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Event: HC GRAP 12     
Date:   Feb 27, 2024





175 cm
44 yrs
130 lbs



193 cm
28 yrs
184 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 19 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Israel Adesanya!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown but Adesanya manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lalla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Adesanya pushes Lalla up against the cage in a clinch.
Lalla tries to pull guard but Adesanya holds him up against the cage and eventually Lalla drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Lalla manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Adesanya advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (3) Adesanya
Lalla is trying to control Adesanya's posture but Adesanya avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Lalla's face as Adesanya controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Lalla struggling a bit here.
Adesanya taking a breather here.
Lalla struggling a bit here.
Adesanya is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lalla is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Adesanya moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lalla is looking to reverse the position.
Adesanya tries to advance to mount but Lalla denies him.
Adesanya 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 Lalla's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalla stops Adesanya from passing to mount.
Adesanya gets to mount! Lalla was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (5) Adesanya
Lalla working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Lalla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lalla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Adesanya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lalla tries to hold on but Adesanya pushes him away.
Lalla regains half guard.
Adesanya prevents Lalla from improving his position.
Adesanya is controlling the pace. #T4#
Adesanya trying to pass the guard but Lalla defending well.
Adesanya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lalla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lalla is looking for a sweep. Adesanya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lalla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adesanya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lalla is pressing down on Adesanya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lalla has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Lalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adesanya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5##SUB#
Lalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adesanya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lalla trying to keep a closed guard but Adesanya is proving a slippery customer.
Lalla looking for a sweep. Not yet Lalla, not yet.
Adesanya advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (8) Adesanya
A lull in the action here as Adesanya stalls from top position.#T6#
Lalla struggling a bit here.
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lalla is trying to escape the position but Adesanya is controlling the position.
Lalla is trying to control Adesanya's posture but Adesanya avoids it.
Adesanya tries to move to mount but Lalla blocks the move with his legs. #T7#
Adesanya controls the position from side control.
Lalla has one of Adesanya's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Lalla is looking for a sweep.
Lalla wants to control but Adesanya postures up.
Lalla tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Adesanya presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (10) Adesanya#T8#
Adesanya controlling his opponent.
Adesanya is continuing to stall.
Adesanya avoids the attempt from Lalla to control.
Lalla regains half guard.
Lalla is looking to control Adesanya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lalla avoid being mounted?#T9#
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Adesanya has control of the leg.
Adesanya is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The adventures of Adesanya the control monster continue. Boring.
Adesanya tries to pass to full mount but Lalla defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Adesanya is pressing down on Lalla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lalla is holding on for now.
Lalla trying to control but Adesanya postures up.
Lalla trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Adesanya manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (13) Adesanya
Adesanya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lalla tries to hold on but Adesanya pushes him away.
Lalla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T11#
Adesanya controlling the pace for now.
Lalla regains half guard.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Adesanya has control of the leg.
Lalla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adesanya is working away from the top position though.
Adesanya is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Lalla wants to get back to full guard but Adesanya has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (16) Adesanya
Lalla tries to improve position but can't.
Adesanya has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (18) Adesanya
Lalla tries to reverse the position but Adesanya maintains control.
Adesanya controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Let's hope that Adesanya 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.
Lalla is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Adesanya controlling the position easily from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Adesanya.
Adesanya prevents Lalla from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adesanya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adesanya wins on points by 18 to 0.
A relieved looking Israel Adesanya thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: HC GRAP 11     
Date:   Feb 19, 2024





174 cm
32 yrs
160 lbs



175 cm
44 yrs
130 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 19 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wong tries to clinch up but Lalla circles away and keeps his distance.
Wong shoots in looking for a takedown but Lalla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Wong gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lalla to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wong (0) vs (2) Lalla
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Wong is retaining full guard.
Wong is trying to keep Lalla in close.
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Wong is retaining full guard.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong is controlling Lalla's posture.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving. #T1#
Lalla sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wong keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wong has his foot on Lalla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lalla works his way back into a safe position though.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lalla slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lalla is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Wong keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Wong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lalla defends well.
Wong wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Wong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Wong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lalla passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (0) vs (5) Lalla
Wong can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wong has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Lalla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Wong isn't going anywhere.
Wong tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Wong (0) vs (7) Lalla
Lalla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wong is looking to escape.
Wong is trying desperately to improve position.
Lalla is looking to take Wong's back but instead Wong gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T5##SUB#
Wong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lalla pulls his head out easily.
Wong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lalla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lalla's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wong (4) vs (7) Lalla#SUB#
Lalla defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wong's arms. #SUB#
Lalla is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wong has the hooks in. Lalla is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
Wong not allowing Lalla to control his hands.
Lalla can't escape the position. #SUB#
Wong has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lalla has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wong avoiding Lalla 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Wong is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lalla has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T7##SUB#
Wong working for a choke but Lalla is defending well.
Lalla trying to control the hands but Wong breaks the grip.
Wong doesn't have the hooks in and Lalla manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (4) vs (9) Lalla
Wong controls Lalla momentarily but Lalla frees himself.
Wong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wong looking to control. #T8#
Wong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wong is keeping the position for now.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Wong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wong is keeping the position for now.
Wong is trying to control the position but Lalla postures up.
Lalla trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wong has his foot on Lalla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lalla works his way back into a safe position though.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving.
Wong keeping full guard, as Lalla tries to pass. #T9#
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Wong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lalla is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lalla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lalla has managed to get both his arms back between Wong's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Wong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving. #T10#
Lalla preventing the sweep.
Lalla trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
Wong keeping full guard, as Lalla tries to pass.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Wong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lalla advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (4) vs (12) Lalla#T11#
Wong is letting Lalla control him for a moment.
Wong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Lalla has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wong is trying to maintain the position but Lalla is very close to passing his half guard.
Wong tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.#SUB#
Wong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lalla is looking to take a break and control but Wong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Lalla prevents Wong from improving his position.
Wong is pressing down on Lalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Wong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wong keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully.
Wong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wong keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T13#
Wong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lalla is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB2#
Lalla drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lalla has Wong in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (6) vs (12) Lalla
Wong wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wong avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wong defends well.#T14##SUB2#
Wong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wong controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Lalla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wong pushes down on Lalla's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lalla wins on points by 12 to 6.
Jaro Lalla spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: HC GRAP 10     
Date:   Feb 07, 2024





175 cm
44 yrs
130 lbs



186 cm
30 yrs
263 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 19 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bert Newton!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lalla shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lalla was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lalla (4) vs (0) Newton
Newton tries to improve position but can't.
Newton struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Lalla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lalla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Lalla is trying to get an arm triangle but Newton is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Lalla is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Newton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Lalla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Newton is trying to control Lalla's posture but Lalla avoids it.
Newton tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lalla easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (6) vs (0) Newton
Lalla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Newton is looking to improve his position but Lalla isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Lalla wants to finish this one by submission but Newton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lalla.
Newton working to try and regain half guard.
Newton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Newton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Newton tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.
Lalla works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (9) vs (0) Newton#T3#
Newton looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lalla (12) vs (0) Newton#SUB#
Lalla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Newton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lalla not allowing Newton to control his hands.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Lalla looking to break Newton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Newton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lalla will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Newton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Lalla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Newton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Newton tries to escape the position. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lalla's guard. Nice work there by Newton.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (12) vs (2) Newton
Newton wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Lalla is pulling down on Newton's head. It's preventing any offense from Newton, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Lalla can't keep his opponent in guard - Newton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5##SUB2#
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Lalla is defending well.
Newton trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Lalla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lalla wants to control but Newton is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
Newton wants to free his trapped foot but Lalla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lalla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Newton advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (12) vs (5) Newton
Lalla struggling a bit here.
Lalla is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to get an arm triangle but Lalla is defending well.
Lalla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lalla tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.
Newton is thwarting Lalla's attempts to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lalla is refusing to be controlled, as Newton sits in half guard. #T7#
Newton works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (12) vs (8) Newton#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lalla has escaped the position, nice work there.
Newton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working.
Lalla gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lalla has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lalla trying to control here.
Lalla is looking for a sweep. Newton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Lalla is pressing down on Newton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalla is keeping the position for now.
Newton pushing down on Lalla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Lalla defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Newton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lalla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Newton is working away from the top position though.#T9##SUB2#
Newton is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lalla doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Lalla wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T10#
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Lalla defends it. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newton wants to free his trapped foot but Lalla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lalla wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
Lalla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lalla.#T11#
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Lalla is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Lalla working for a triangle but Newton defends it easily.
Lalla is breathing heavily.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Lalla is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lalla trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
Newton slips nicely into half guard.#T12##SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lalla wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
Newton wants to take a breather but Lalla is having none of it. #SUB2#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lalla is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Lalla is staying active underneath Newton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lalla manages to get to full guard. #T13#
Lalla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lalla has control of Newton's left arm, preventing Newton from doing any damage.
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Newton stands and throws Lalla's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (12) vs (11) Newton
Lalla is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Newton is trying to get an arm triangle but Lalla is defending well. #SUB2#
Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lalla knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Newton trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom. #T14#
Newton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lalla's legs.
Newton trying to control the position but Lalla is working away. #SUB2#
Newton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lalla is not content to let Newton control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lalla takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
A less than humble Jaro Lalla misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: HC Grappling 9     
Date:   Jan 29, 2024





175 cm
44 yrs
130 lbs



181 cm
32 yrs
193 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lue Randle!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Randle. No joy for Lalla on that attempt.
Lalla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Randle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lalla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Lalla scores with a takedown into Randle's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lalla (2) vs (0) Randle
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Randle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lalla has managed to get both his arms back between Randle's legs - danger averted.
Lalla stays in close to Randle's body and controls the position. #T1#
Randle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lalla preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Randle holds on and takes a little breather.
Lalla advances to half guard.
Randle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lalla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lalla is keen to just control but Randle is a slippery customer.
Randle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Randle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage.
Randle wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Lalla trying to control the action but Randle is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Randle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Randle keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully.
Lalla passes Randle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Randle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Randle being controlled here, momentarily.
Lalla passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Randle is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Randle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla.
Lalla passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (5) vs (0) Randle
Randle is working to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Lalla with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Randle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lalla can't control as he wanted to and Randle manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Lalla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randle keeps working.
Randle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Randle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randle is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T5#
Lalla wants to control from the top but Randle keeps moving.
Randle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lalla works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Randle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lalla pulls his head out easily.
Randle is trying to maintain the position but Lalla is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Randle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T6#
Lalla moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (8) vs (0) Randle#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Randle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lalla working away.#SUB#
Randle wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Lalla has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Randle's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Randle is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Lalla!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jaro Lalla!
After the fight, Jaro Lalla was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: HC Grappling 8     
Date:   Jan 17, 2024





175 cm
44 yrs
130 lbs



165 cm
42 yrs
134 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 18 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 29 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lalla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lalla gets underhooks to prevent Thayer's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Thayer pulls guard successfully.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
Lalla trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Thayer has control of Lalla's left arm, preventing Lalla from doing any damage.
Lalla 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.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully.
Lalla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thayer's guard.
Thayer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Lalla advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (3) vs (0) Thayer
Lalla tries to move to mount but Thayer blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Lalla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lalla goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thayer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lalla but great work by Thayer.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lalla (3) vs (4) Thayer
Lalla is looking to regain half guard here but Thayer keeps moving and retains side control.
Thayer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lalla's legs. #T3#
Lalla struggling a bit here.
Lalla tries to buck Thayer off but Thayer is having none of it.
Lalla is working hard here to advance position.
Lalla manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lalla is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Thayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thayer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lalla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lalla is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Still in half guard, Thayer seems content to control.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Thayer seems content to control.
Thayer is trying to control. Lalla wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lalla tries to roll over but Thayer keeps him under control.
Thayer trying to control from Lalla's half guard. Lalla has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Lalla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thayer defends it easily.#T5#
Lalla trying to keep a closed guard but Thayer is proving a slippery customer.
Thayer wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Thayer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a triangle but Thayer pushes his legs off easily.
Thayer advances to half guard.
Lalla is looking for a sweep. Thayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thayer wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6##SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lalla is refusing to be controlled, as Thayer sits in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thayer is stalling here. Lalla is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thayer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lalla has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lalla (7) vs (4) Thayer#SUB#
Lalla tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lalla has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lalla trying to control the position but Thayer is working away. #T7#
Thayer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lalla off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lalla (7) vs (8) Thayer
Lalla looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thayer.
Lalla tries to roll but Thayer sticks to his back.
Thayer wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy.
Lalla trying to control the hands but Thayer won't let him.
Lalla prevents Thayer from getting a body triangle.#T8#
Lalla trying to control the hands but Thayer won't let him. #SUB2#
Thayer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lalla has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Thayer is looking for the choke from the back position but Lalla is controlling his hands well.
Thayer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lalla tries to escape the position. #T9#
Thayer avoiding Lalla 's attempts to control his hands.
Thayer keeps control of the position as Lalla tries to break free.
Thayer trying to control.
Lalla is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Lalla do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lalla trying to control the action but Thayer just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Lalla turns into Thayer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (9) vs (8) Thayer
Lalla passes into half guard.
Lalla wants to take a breather but Thayer is having none of it.
Lalla is really struggling to control Thayer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Thayer is positioning himself well to prevent Lalla advancing to mount.
Lalla is looking to advance position but Thayer won't allow it. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11#
Thayer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lalla is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Thayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lalla pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thayer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thayer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lalla controls the pace.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lalla content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Thayer has locked up a guillotine! Thayer's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lalla is holding on here and Thayer must be using up a lot of energy. Lalla has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Thayer gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thad Thayer!

 

Event: HC Grappling 7     
Date:   Jan 09, 2024





175 cm
44 yrs
130 lbs



180 cm
36 yrs
119 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 17 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rambo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lalla!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lalla (0) vs (4) Rambo
Lalla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rambo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Lalla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lalla is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rambo wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy.
Lalla is looking to regain half guard here but Rambo keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Rambo stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Lalla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Lalla is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo just content to control the position.
Lalla struggling a bit here.
Lalla is looking for a sweep.
Lalla is trying to control Rambo's posture but Rambo avoids it.
Lalla is letting Rambo control him for a moment. #T2#
Lalla can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Rambo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rambo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lalla tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rambo easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (6) Rambo
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lalla slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Rambo wants to pass to mount but Lalla is defending the position. #T3#
Rambo wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy.
Rambo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla is concentrating on defense, preventing Rambo from advancing position.
Lalla trying to control but Rambo postures up. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Lalla wants to improve his position but Rambo is controlling well. #SUB2#
Rambo wants to work for an arm triangle but Lalla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Lalla trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rambo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (9) Rambo
Rambo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lalla holds on for dear life, controlling Rambo's posture momentarily.
Lalla wants to hold on but Rambo pushes him away.
Rambo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Lalla wants to control but Rambo is having none of it.
Lalla is working to get back to half guard.
Lalla wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lalla (0) vs (12) Rambo
Lalla trying to control the action but Rambo just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Rambo working for a choke but Lalla is defending well. #T6#
Rambo is hanging on to Lalla's back as he tries to escape.
Lalla trying to control the hands but Rambo won't let him. #SUB2#
Rambo looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Lalla is controlling Rambo 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (2) vs (12) Rambo
Lalla passes into half guard. #T7##SUB#
Lalla seems to be looking for submissions.
Lalla passes into side control, despite Rambo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (5) vs (12) Rambo
Rambo gets back to half guard.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but Rambo defending well.
Lalla is thwarting Rambo's attempts to control the position.#T8##SUB2#
Rambo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rambo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lalla looking to pass the guard.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lalla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rambo's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rambo is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold. #T9#
Lalla trying to control from half guard but Rambo is working away.
Lalla is looking to advance position but Rambo won't allow it.
Rambo keeping hold of Lalla's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Lalla seems to be looking for submissions. #T10#
Rambo trying to control here.
Lalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rambo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rambo is looking to control Lalla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rambo avoid being mounted?
Rambo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lalla wants to free his trapped foot but Rambo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lalla trying to control the action but Rambo is working from the bottom. #T11#
Lalla is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rambo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lalla is really struggling to control Rambo but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rambo sees it coming and defends easily.
Rambo controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rambo defends it well.
Lalla is looking to take a break and control but Rambo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Lalla works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (8) vs (12) Rambo
Rambo wants to hold on but Lalla pushes him away.
Rambo prevents any damage by holding on tight.#SUB#
Lalla swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rambo is now in Lalla's guard. A big mistake from Lalla there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (8) vs (14) Rambo
Rambo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T13#
Lalla is trying to keep Rambo in close.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Lalla working for a triangle but Rambo defends it easily. #T14##SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lalla trying to keep a closed guard but Rambo is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lalla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rambo wins on points by 14 to 8.

 

Event: Hawaii MMA 3     
Date:   Dec 27, 2023
#R1#
Lalla throws a lazy right hand but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lalla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lalla is fending him off so far but Oliveira persists. Nope, Lalla circles away and we're back to standing.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalla manages to avoid it.
Lalla displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
Lalla throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Oliveira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lalla is trying to defend but Oliveira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lalla wants to improve his position but Oliveira is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira is pressing down on Lalla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lalla is holding on for now.
Oliveira is trying to control. Lalla wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Lalla is in trouble now - Oliveira has advanced to mount!
Lalla is trying desperately to improve position.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira wants to take his opponent's back but Lalla doesn't allow it.
Oliveira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lalla tries to lock up and control but Oliveira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lalla is squirming around, avoiding Oliveira's attempts to control the action.
Lalla can't escape the position. #T2#
Oliveira content just to control the position here.
Oliveira wants to control the pace but Lalla is squirming around nicely.
Lalla wants to control but Oliveira is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Oliveira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lalla to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lalla shrugs it off.
Lalla is desperately trying to improve his position but Oliveira has a good base and remains in mount.
Oliveira content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lalla tries to lock up and control but Oliveira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lalla is trying to escape the mount.
Oliveira is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #T3#
Lalla tries to improve his position but instead Oliveira has taken his back! #SUB2#
Oliveira has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lalla has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Oliveira is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalla can't escape the position.
Lalla trying to control the hands but Oliveira breaks the grip.
Lalla is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lalla tries to roll but Oliveira sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Oliveira is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lalla is defending well though. Oliveira let's go of the attempt for now.
Lalla is keeping busy. #T4##SUB2#
Oliveira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lalla knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lalla for a finish. #SUB2#
Oliveira tightening his grip on Lalla, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Oliveira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lalla knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lalla for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira is trying to stick to Lalla's back but Lalla is turning into Oliveira. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Oliveira's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lalla.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Oliveira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Lalla closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lalla lands in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Lalla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lalla is one step ahead there. #T1#
Oliveira controlling the position.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lalla drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Oliveira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lalla has Oliveira in his guard.#REVB#
Oliveira is pushing down on Lalla's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lalla is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Lalla is defending well.
Oliveira is trying to control. Lalla wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oliveira passes to side control.
Archie Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lalla wants to control but Oliveira postures up.
Lalla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working. #SUB2#
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Oliveira takes a little break here. Lalla wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working. #SUB2#
Oliveira is trying to get an arm triangle but Lalla is defending well.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee asks Oliveira politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Oliveira prefers to stall for the moment though.
Oliveira tries to stand but Lalla is controlling his head.
Oliveira trying to control the position but Lalla is working away. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oliveira working away.#SUB2#
Oliveira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lalla is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Lalla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lalla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lalla is working hard here to advance position.
Oliveira wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira has a takedown stuffed.
Lalla shoots for a double leg takedown but Oliveira sprawls well. He's pushed Lalla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lalla sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliveira somewhat.
Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jaro Lalla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archie Oliveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lalla sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lalla shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Lalla closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oliveira to the mat! Oliveira manages to get full guard. #T1#
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Lalla is proving a slippery customer.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Oliveira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Hawaii Gym inform us that Oliveira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lalla 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.
Oliveira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lalla's guard. #REVB#
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Oliveira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lalla's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Lalla is trying to control Oliveira's posture. Oliveira takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Lalla! Oliveira is rotating here... this could be the end... Lalla is out! Oliveira has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Archie Oliveira!
Archie Oliveira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Hawaii Grappling 5     
Date:   Dec 18, 2023





175 cm
44 yrs
120 lbs



175 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 17 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Darwin Budluvski!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lalla keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Lalla pulls guard successfully.
Budluvski stopping the sweep attempt from Lalla.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Lalla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Budluvski is aware though and is defending well.
Budluvski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Lalla is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Budluvski has his hands clasped together but Lalla extends and breaks Budluvski's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lalla.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Lalla!
Jaro Lalla bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Hawaii MMA 2     
Date:   Dec 13, 2023
#R1##CL#
Lalla clinches up with Marciano and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Lalla is trying to trip Marciano. He has hold of a leg but Marciano is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lalla persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lalla's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marciano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lalla's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Marciano keeps moving.
Marciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lalla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marciano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lalla manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Marciano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marciano controls the pace.#SUB#
Lalla has his feet on Marciano's thighs here. He's pushed Marciano off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Marciano screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Lalla!
In his post fight interview, Jaro Lalla started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Hawaii Grappling 3     
Date:   Dec 11, 2023





175 cm
44 yrs
118 lbs



179 cm
22 yrs
215 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luke Penn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lalla tries for a takedown but Penn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Penn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Penn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lalla (0) vs (4) Penn
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Penn controls the position.#SUB2#
Penn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lalla knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lalla wants to control but Penn postures up.
Penn advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (6) Penn
Lalla has given up his back. Will we see Penn going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Lalla (0) vs (9) Penn
Our spies down at at Steel Penn Training Den inform us that Penn has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn controlling from the back.
Lalla trying to control the position but Penn manages to sink in the hooks.
Lalla manages to reverse the position and now he's in Penn's guard. Nice work there by Lalla.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (2) vs (9) Penn#T1#
Penn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lalla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lalla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Penn pulls Lalla in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully.
Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Penn pulls Lalla in to control the position.
Lalla trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (2) vs (11) Penn
Penn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (2) vs (14) Penn
Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Penn has hold of Lalla's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lalla manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lalla sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Penn trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Lalla wants to control but Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lalla is looking to improve his position.
Penn moves into full mount! Lalla won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (2) vs (17) Penn#T4#
Lalla tries to lock up and control but Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lalla is controlling an arm, preventing Penn from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lalla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Penn is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Penn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luke Penn!
Luke Penn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Hawaii Grappling 2     
Date:   Dec 04, 2023





184 cm
25 yrs
168 lbs



175 cm
43 yrs
118 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Josh West.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Oliveira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lalla is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oliveira to keep the fight standing.
Lalla goes for a takedown attempt but Oliveira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lalla shoots for a takedown but Oliveira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Archie Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.#TD#
Oliveira drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (0) Lalla
Oliveira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lalla manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (2) Lalla
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Lalla is proving a slippery customer.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Lalla being controlled here momentarily.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Lalla keeps trying to improve his position.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lalla is aware though and is defending well.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully.
Lalla looking to sit in guard and control but Oliveira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (4) vs (2) Lalla
Oliveira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (7) vs (2) Lalla#SUB#
Oliveira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lalla is not content to let Oliveira control the position. #T3##SUB#
Oliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lalla is looking to regain half guard here but Oliveira keeps moving and retains side control.
Lalla is trying to control Oliveira's posture but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oliveira working away.#T4#
Lalla is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lalla has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lalla struggling a bit here.
Lalla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliveira controls the position.
Lalla is not content to let Oliveira control the position. #T5#
Lalla sneaks back into half guard.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
Oliveira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lalla is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lalla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oliveira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Our spies down at at Hawaii Gym inform us that Lalla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T6#
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Lalla being controlled here, momentarily.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Lalla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oliveira passes Lalla's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oliveira prevents Lalla from improving his position.#T7#
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lalla trying to control here.
Lalla is trying to get back to full guard.
Oliveira is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
Oliveira controlling the action here.
Lalla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8##SUB2#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but Lalla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lalla trying to control here. #SUB#
Oliveira is working for a kimura but Lalla is defending it quite comfortably.
Oliveira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lalla defends it well. #T9##SUB#
Oliveira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lalla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Oliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lalla wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for subs off his back but Oliveira has passed one foot through into half guard. #T10#
Oliveira passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (10) vs (2) Lalla
Lalla is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Oliveira has control of Lalla's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lalla regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lalla has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Oliveira (13) vs (2) Lalla#SUB#
Oliveira is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T11#
Lalla breaks Oliveira's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (13) vs (4) Lalla
Lalla postures up.
Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliveira, not yet.
Lalla looking to sit in guard and control but Oliveira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (15) vs (4) Lalla#SUB2#
Lalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oliveira trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Lalla keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass. #SUB#
Oliveira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T12##SUB2#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oliveira won't allow Lalla to sweep him here.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Oliveira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Oliveira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13#
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Oliveira forces his way into half guard.
Lalla trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lalla defends it well. #SUB#
Oliveira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Oliveira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T14#
Lalla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oliveira is working away from the top position though.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Lalla is defending well.
Oliveira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lalla!
Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (18) vs (4) Lalla#SUB#
Oliveira looking to secure an arm triangle but Lalla defends it well.
Lalla manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira wants to take a breather but Lalla is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliveira takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Archie Oliveira thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Kowalkiewicz     
Date:   Nov 11, 2023
#R1##TD#
Lalla closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kings quickly recovers to half guard.
Kings wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well. #SUB2#
Kings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lalla pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kings actively working from the bottom here.
Kings controlling the position well.
Lalla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Kings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lalla pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kings doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla. #SUB#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kings has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##SUB2#
Kings actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kings actively working from the bottom here.
Kings has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lalla is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Kings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kings defends it well.
Kings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lalla lying in Kings's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Kings decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lalla taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Kings!
Paul Kings gave a mention to Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Jaro Lalla spoke after the fight, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Frewin 2     
Date:   Oct 21, 2023
#R1#
Lalla misses with a takedown attempt - Granes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lalla. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Granes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Granes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Lalla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Granes, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Granes is trying to control Lalla's posture but Lalla avoids it. #T1#
Granes is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lalla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Granes, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Granes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Granes tries to improve position but can't.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! inform me that Lalla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Lalla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Granes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lalla off and has taken his back!
Lalla manages to reverse the position and now he's in Granes's guard. Nice work there by Lalla. #SUB2#
Lalla drops back, looking for a kneebar! Granes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Granes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Granes! #REVR##T2#
Lalla is looking to regain half guard here but Granes keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lalla gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Granes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalla is not content to let Granes control the position.
Lalla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Granes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Granes pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Granes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Granes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Granes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lalla with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lalla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Granes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Granes 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.
Lalla is looking to improve his position.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lalla is not content to let Granes control the position.
Granes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Granes lands with a punch from half guard.
Lalla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Granes passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Granes lands with a punch from half guard.
Lalla is looking to improve his position.
Granes controlling the action here.
Granes continues to stall.#SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Granes winds up and cracks Lalla with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keenwah Granes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##KD#
Granes cracks Lalla with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Granes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lalla to stand back up!#ROC#Lalla is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Lalla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Granes pinned against the cage. Granes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lalla is still on wobbly legs! Can Granes finish him?
Lalla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Granes avoids it really well and circles away.
Granes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Granes fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lalla to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lalla looks to clinch but Granes throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lalla taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Keenwah Granes!
Keenwah Granes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Jaro Lalla had this to say: '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: SMASH: Storm vs Tosen 2     
Date:   Sep 23, 2023
#R1##TD2#
Askren scores with a takedown into Lalla's guard.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Askren is looking to work some ground and pound but Lalla has wrist control.
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Lalla.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Askren avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lalla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Askren is aware though and is defending well.
Askren working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lalla's head.
Lalla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askren is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily.
Askren lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Askren's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lalla trying to strike off his back.
Lalla seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Askren's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Askren postures up and lands a big shot to Lalla's brow.
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Askren connects with a couple of short punches.
Askren preventing the sweep.
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Lalla is rocked!#SUB#
Lalla looking for a guillotine here but Askren defends easily.
Oh Lalla is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Askren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Askren chips away with some ground and pound.
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lalla tries to strike from the bottom.
Askren told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Askren preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lalla seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Askren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Askren has managed to get both his arms back between Lalla's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Lalla.
Lalla will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB#
Lalla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Askren is aware though and is defending well.
Askren postures up and lands a big shot to Lalla's brow.
Askren distracts Lalla with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Askren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Askren's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily.
Askren scoring with some ground and pound.
Askren distracts Lalla with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Lalla looking for a guillotine here but Askren defends easily.
Askren is working Lalla over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Askren landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Askren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Askren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Askren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Askren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Askren postures up and lands a big shot to Lalla's brow. #SUB#
Lalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Askren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Askren landing with the ground and pound.
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Askren won't allow Lalla to sweep him here.
Askren lands a couple of digs.
Askren scoring with some ground and pound.
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Askren gets to his feet and stands over Lalla, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Lalla felt that one! Askren unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Lalla from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Askren!
Jake Askren thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Tryastsyn     
Date:   Aug 26, 2023
#R1##TD2#
Lalla bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lalla is putting a hurting on Rooster here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rooster taking a bit of punishment here - Lalla scoring with strikes.
Rooster takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lalla working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lalla working the head and body with strikes.
Rooster wants to control but Lalla postures up.
Lalla lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rooster wants to control but Lalla postures up.
Lalla lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lalla working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rooster gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rooster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Rooster actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lalla is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Lalla looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rooster with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rooster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lalla scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Lalla there.
Lalla working Rooster over with strikes.
Lalla lands strikes from half guard.
Rooster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lalla scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rooster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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. Lalla connects with a nice short shot to Rooster's temple.
Ground and pound from Lalla.
Rooster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Rooster looking for submissions off his back.
Rooster is pressing down on Lalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Lalla postures up.
Lalla distracts Rooster with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Rooster has his foot on Lalla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lalla works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalla lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Rooster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lalla with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Rooster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lalla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lalla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lalla lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Lalla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lalla stands up over Rooster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lalla passes Rooster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rooster manages to get to full guard.
Lalla is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#Rooster is rocked!
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Lalla postures up and lands a big shot to Rooster's brow.
Oh Rooster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lalla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Lalla has an Americana. Rooster didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lalla is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lalla hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jaro Lalla!
Jaro Lalla thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Erdogan     
Date:   Jul 23, 2023
#R1#
Van Asch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Van Asch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Asch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lalla.
Van Asch lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good work by Van Asch as he checks the leg kick.
Jaro Lalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lalla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Lalla is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lalla tries for a takedown but Van Asch circles away easily
and Van Asch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Lalla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Asch misses with a head kick.
Lalla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Asch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Asch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Van Asch scores with a decent looking hook.
Lalla shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Asch sprawls well. He's pushed Lalla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Asch is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lalla avoids the head kick by Van Asch.
Lalla seems to have got his legs back now.
Lalla darts in looking for a takedown but Van Asch gets double underhooks and turns Lalla into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Asch! But no joy.
Van Asch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lalla is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lalla has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Asch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Asch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Van Asch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Asch stuffs the takedown attempt from Lalla. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
Lalla goes for a double leg but Van Asch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Asch continues to drive forward.
Lalla is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Lalla closes the distance and clinches up with Van Asch, looking for a takedown. Lalla pushes Van Asch against the cage but Van Asch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Asch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lalla is breathing heavily.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Van Asch! Lalla is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koos Van Asch!
During a confident post fight interview, Koos Van Asch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jaro Lalla had this to say: '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: SMASH: Demonok vs Tosen 2     
Date:   Jun 25, 2023
#R1#
Sokol clobbers Lalla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sokol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#Lalla is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Sokol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Lalla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sokol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lalla takes one to the chin there.
Sokol with a hook.#TD2#
Sokol fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lalla to the ground. Sokol is now in Lalla's guard.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokol lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sokol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lalla avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lalla seems to have got his legs back now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sokol working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Lalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sokol wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving. #SUB#
Lalla looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sokol has picked Lalla up and slammed him! Lalla can't keep hold of the triangle and Sokol manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Sokol scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sokol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working.
Lalla taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lalla manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sokol working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Sokol working over Lalla with some ground and pound. Lalla looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lalla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sokol is nestled in close to Lalla, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Lalla is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sokol is tapping! Great win for Lalla!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaro Lalla!
An out of breath Jaro Lalla thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SMASH: Schrodinger vs Donovan     
Date:   May 27, 2023
#R1#
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalla manages to avoid it.
As River backs away, Lalla returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
River misses with a straight right.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Lalla seems unphased. #CUT2#It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Lalla takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lalla ducks under a wild hook from River.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Lalla is just out of range.
River throws a body punch but Lalla moves out of range.
Lalla appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lalla.
Lalla feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lalla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. River defends it nicely.#T1#
Lalla checks a leg kick nicely.
Lalla looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
River misses with a head kick.
Lalla appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#KD2#
River cracks Lalla with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. River has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lalla to stand back up!#ROC2#Lalla is rocked!
River moves in close and cracks Lalla with a massive right hand! Lalla, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by River!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie River!
A very excited looking Charlie River made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Jaro Lalla stepped up to the mic, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Bizihwaile     
Date:   Apr 16, 2023
#R1##TD2#
Bostic feints and as Lalla raises his hands in defense, Bostic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bostic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lalla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lalla has an active guard here but Bostic has managed to pass into half guard.
Bostic slips a nice elbow through Lalla's hands, connecting with Lalla's forehead.
Lalla is looking to improve his position.
Bostic wants to take a breather but Lalla is having none of it.
Bostic 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bostic pulls his head out easily.
Lalla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bostic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bostic's back!#SUB#
Lalla is persistently looking for the submission but Bostic is defending it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Bostic defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lalla's arms.
Bostic is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lalla off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bostic wants to escape the position. #T1#
Bostic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lalla's guard. Nice work there by Bostic.
Bostic working some strikes from top position.
Bostic stands up over Lalla, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bostic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bostic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lalla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bostic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bostic landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Lalla throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bostic escapes and throws Lalla's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lalla takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Lalla is looking to reverse the position.
Lalla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Bostic.
Bostic drops an elbow to the side of Lalla's head.
Lalla is trying to get back to full guard.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Bostic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lalla is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bostic jumps into side control!#T3#
Bostic scores with punches from side control.
Lalla looking for a sweep but Bostic has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lalla is looking to get to half guard.
Bostic looking to finish Lalla with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lalla!
Lalla can't escape the position.
Lalla is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Bostic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lalla is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Lalla gets back to half guard.
Lalla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bostic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalla is keeping the position for now.
Bostic passes into half guard. #SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Bostic winds up and cracks Lalla with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bostic drops an elbow to the side of Lalla's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Bostic has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Bostic stalling.
Bostic prevents Lalla from improving his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bostic wants to take a breather but Lalla is having none of it.
Bostic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Bostic there.
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. Bostic connects with a nice short shot to Lalla's temple. #ROC2#Lalla is rocked!#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bostic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bostic throws a front kick that sends Lalla stumbling back into the cage.
Bostic lands with a nice body punch.
Bostic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lalla momentarily.
Oh Lalla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bostic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lalla.
A shot to the liver by Bostic. Beautiful body shot.
Bostic lands a jab to Lalla's midsection.
Lalla seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostic throws a good cross that connects.
Bostic throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Bostic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bostic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bostic misses with a looping right.
Bostic lands with a nice body kick.
Bostic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lalla was well out of range. Poor timing from Bostic.
Bostic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lalla is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bostic lands a jab to Lalla's midsection.
Bostic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Michael Bostic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Bostic drives through with a takedown into Lalla's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bostic passes into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bostic trying to control the position but Lalla is working away. #T2#
Lalla is looking to reverse the position.
Bostic works to advance to full mount. Lalla defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lalla working to try and regain half guard.
Bostic raining down shots from the mount!
Lalla working to try and regain half guard.
Bostic content just to control the position here.
Lalla working to try and regain half guard.
Bostic lands a big shot there that rocks Lalla but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bostic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lalla is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Bostic fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bostic wants to control the pace but Lalla is squirming around nicely.
Bostic looking to finish Lalla with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lalla!
Lalla flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Bostic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lalla bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lalla postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bostic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lalla manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lalla is looking for a triangle but Bostic pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Lalla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bostic is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Lalla throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bostic escapes and throws Lalla's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lalla is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bostic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bostic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Bostic there. #SUB2#
Bostic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lalla is just riding it out for now. Bostic eventually gives up the hold.
Lalla has hold of Bostic's hands but Bostic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bostic wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy.
Lalla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lalla.
Bostic works over Lalla with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bostic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Lalla drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lalla on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bostic scores with a push kick.
Bostic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bostic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lalla rather than just go for the knockout.
Bostic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lalla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bostic.
Lalla lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bostic misses with a body kick.
Lalla appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostic with a nice calf kick.
Bostic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bostic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
A low kick lands for Bostic. #TD2#
Bostic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lalla on his heels. He'll look to pass Lalla's guard now, I'm sure.
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Bostic from controlling successfully.
Lalla has momentary wrist control but Bostic slips an elbow through the middle.
Lalla is looking to sweep but instead, Bostic has passed into half guard.
Lalla is refusing to be controlled, as Bostic sits in half guard.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Bostic has control of the leg.
Lalla is refusing to be controlled, as Bostic sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bostic lands a nice short elbow.
Lalla is in trouble now - Bostic has advanced to mount!
Bostic with good strikes from the mount here!
Bostic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lalla is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bostic blocks Lalla's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The referee warns Lalla that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lalla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lalla is working hard here to advance position.
Michael Bostic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Lalla slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bostic pulls his head out easily.
Bostic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lalla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bostic winds up and cracks Lalla with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lalla on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bostic controlling the action here.
Bostic lands with a punch from half guard.
Bostic is keen to just control but Lalla is a slippery customer.
Bostic working over Lalla with some ground and pound. Lalla looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lalla missing with punches from the bottom.
Bostic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bostic is keen to just control but Lalla is a slippery customer.#T4#
Michael Bostic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lalla is looking to improve his position.
Bostic stalling.
Bostic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bostic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bostic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lalla!
Lalla is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bostic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bostic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bostic!

Michael Bostic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Bartz 2     
Date:   Mar 25, 2023
#R1#
Lalla takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marsden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lalla on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Marsden coming out on top.
Brooke Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden tries to clinch up.
Lalla is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Marsden drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Lalla looking for a triangle here. Marsden is fighting it but it looks tight! Lalla pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Marsden is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jaro Lalla!
Our winner, Jaro Lalla, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs Morris     
Date:   Mar 05, 2023
#R1#
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Lalla fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from River.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says River as he avoids it easily.
Lalla takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Charlie River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River scoring well with a low kick there.
Lalla on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
River throws a head kick that misses. #T1##TD2#
Lalla closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. River did well to prevent Lalla getting side control.
River on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if River tries to get out of the position.
Lalla is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Lalla seems content to control.
Lalla wants to take a breather but River is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.
Lalla missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
River knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lalla on the ground.
Lalla prevents River from standing back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lalla scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lalla is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
River looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, River has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Lalla wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#Lalla is rocked!
River misses with a head kick.
Lalla is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
Lalla seems to have recovered his senses.
River fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lalla to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lalla looks to clinch but River throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lalla taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Charlie River!
A very excited looking Charlie River made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jaro Lalla spoke after the fight, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Fury     
Date:   Feb 18, 2023
#R1#
Bostic throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Lalla counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bostic tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.
Bostic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lalla scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bostic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lalla thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bostic's head. #SUB#
Lalla seems to be working for a kimura but Bostic defends the submission attempt.
Lalla stalling away here and it's allowed Bostic to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla is posturing up here but Bostic has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lalla tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lalla has to tap! Slick submission there by Bostic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Bostic!
A less than humble Michael Bostic misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Jaro Lalla stepped up to the mic, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Bartz     
Date:   Jan 15, 2023
#R1#
Lalla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cuntmara looks to score with a jab to the body but Lalla is just out of range.
Lalla seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cuntmara!
Lalla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cuntmara tries to avoid it but Lalla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cuntmara to the ground. Cuntmara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cuntmara punishes Lalla's body with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Cuntmara as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Lalla is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Cuntmara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Lalla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cuntmara feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Lalla crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ibrahim Cuntmara!
An out of breath Ibrahim Cuntmara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jaro Lalla stepped up to the mic, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 27, 2022
#R1#
Bremner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lalla.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bremner tests Lalla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bremner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bremner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Bremner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lalla to the ground. Bremner is now in Lalla's guard.#SUB2#
Bremner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bremner has managed to get both his arms back between Lalla's legs - danger averted.
Bremner preventing the sweep.
Bremner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lalla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bremner passes Lalla's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bremner seems to be working for a kimura but Lalla defends the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Bremner seems to be working for a kimura but Lalla defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Bremner is trying to work for a kimura but Lalla is defending well. #SUB#
Bremner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lalla manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lalla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bremner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Lalla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving. #T2#
Lalla keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Lalla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bremner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalla is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Lalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bremner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bremner preventing the sweep.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Lalla keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bremner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lalla is tightening it up a little... Bremner has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bremner reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bremner taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lalla!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jaro Lalla!
A very excited looking Jaro Lalla made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 19, 2022
#R1##TD#
Lalla gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boxaaja to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving. #SUB#
Boxaaja drops back looking for a leg! Lalla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lalla manages to kick Boxaaja off! Boxaaja jumps back into Lalla's guard. #SUB2#
Lalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boxaaja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boxaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalla is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for a guillotine here but Boxaaja defends easily.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Lalla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a triangle but Boxaaja pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boxaaja defends well.
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Boxaaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lalla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boxaaja trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Lalla keeping full guard, as Boxaaja tries to pass.
Boxaaja passes into half guard.
Boxaaja not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lalla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boxaaja wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lalla has his foot on Boxaaja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boxaaja works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lalla is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Boxaaja wants to stand but Lalla has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lalla is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lalla scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a triangle but Lalla pushes his legs off easily.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boxaaja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lalla content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lalla with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3##SUB2#
Lalla drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boxaaja manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lalla has Boxaaja in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Boxaaja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boxaaja has managed to get both his arms back between Lalla's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lalla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boxaaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lalla swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja drops back looking for a leg! Lalla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lalla manages to kick Boxaaja off! Boxaaja jumps back into Lalla's guard. #SUB2#
Lalla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lalla doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Boxaaja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boxaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Lalla is retaining full guard.
Boxaaja trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Lalla pushes a forearm under Boxaaja's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Boxaaja is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Lalla!
A very excited looking Jaro Lalla made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CWC 328     
Date:   Oct 30, 2022





175 cm
39 yrs
118 lbs



170 cm
27 yrs
144 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 21 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Saldini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lalla (0) vs (2) Saldini#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a triangle but Saldini pushes his legs off easily.
Saldini is stalling in the full guard.
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lalla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saldini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Lalla isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Saldini stacks Lalla on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Saldini!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (5) Saldini
Lalla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saldini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Saldini stalls from top position.
Saldini gets to mount! Lalla was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (7) Saldini
Lalla gets back to half guard.
Lalla is looking for a sweep. Saldini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Saldini is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Saldini is looking to advance position but Lalla won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saldini pulls his head out easily.
Saldini performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lalla moves into full guard. #SUB#
Lalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saldini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saldini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Saldini avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Saldini advances to half guard. #SUB#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saldini pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lalla looking for a kimura from the bottom but Saldini passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (10) Saldini
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Lalla's face as Saldini controls the position.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lalla gets back to half guard.
Saldini is controlling the pace.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Saldini is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Saldini is trying to work for a kimura but Lalla is defending well.
Saldini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5##SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saldini is taking a breather. Lalla 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.
Lalla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saldini is controlling the pace. #T6##SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Lalla is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Lalla is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Saldini is tapping! Great win for Lalla!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaro Lalla!
After winning the bout, Jaro Lalla thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CWC 327 - Nickal vs Saric     
Date:   Oct 23, 2022





150 cm
36 yrs
136 lbs



175 cm
39 yrs
117 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 19 losses; Bartlomiej Jan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jan tries to clinch up but Lalla circles away and keeps his distance.
Lalla tries to counter with a clinch but Jan shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Jan scores with a takedown into Lalla's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jan (2) vs (0) Lalla
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lalla has his foot on Jan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jan stopping the sweep attempt from Lalla.
Jan wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan looking to pass the guard.
Jan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Lalla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jan defends it easily.#T1#
Lalla keeping full guard, as Jan tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lalla keeping full guard, as Jan tries to pass.
Jan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lalla isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jan stacks Lalla on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jan!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jan (5) vs (0) Lalla#T2#
Lalla is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Jan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jan is looking to take a break and control but Lalla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lalla manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Lalla regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jan passes into half guard.
Jan trying to pass the guard but Lalla defending well.
Lalla is looking for a sweep. Jan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Jan controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Lalla trying to get back to full guard but Jan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jan (8) vs (0) Lalla
Lalla sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Lalla is looking for a sweep. Jan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lalla is refusing to be controlled, as Jan sits in half guard.
Jan stalling. #SUB2#
Lalla with the active half guard here but Jan passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jan (11) vs (0) Lalla
Lalla is not content to let Jan control the position. #T5#
Lalla is looking to reverse the position.
Lalla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lalla keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Jan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lalla is trying to improve his position.#T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lalla is looking for a sweep.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jan wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy.
Lalla is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Jan controlling from side mount.
Lalla tries to bench press Jan off him but Jan keeps the position.
Lalla is still trying to improve position.
Jan trying to control the position but Lalla is working away.
Lalla regains half guard.
Lalla wants to sweep but Jan has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jan (14) vs (0) Lalla
Lalla is looking to regain half guard here but Jan keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Lalla sneaks back into half guard.
Lalla wants to improve his position but Jan is controlling well. #SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lalla!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jan (17) vs (0) Lalla
Lalla is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Jan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lalla bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (17) vs (2) Lalla
Lalla is pushing down on Jan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jan is fighting to maintain full guard but Lalla has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jan is looking to control Lalla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jan avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Lalla is working for an americana but Jan has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Lalla was thinking about the submission.#SUB#
Lalla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jan controls Lalla momentarily but Lalla frees himself. #T10#
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Jan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jan manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Jan's guard.
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Jan is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lalla looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lalla has gone for a leg lock! Jan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lalla's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (19) vs (2) Lalla#T11#
Jan stands and throws Lalla's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jan (22) vs (2) Lalla
Jan is looking to take a break and control but Lalla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lalla seems a little lost for a moment, as Jan dominates the positioning.
Jan advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jan (24) vs (2) Lalla
Lalla is trying to escape the mount.
Jan controlling from mount.
Lalla can't escape the position. #T12#
Jan wants to control the pace but Lalla is squirming around nicely.
Lalla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lalla manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Jan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lalla.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jan (27) vs (2) Lalla
Lalla looks winded!
A lull in the action here.
Lalla looks to move to half guard but instead Jan has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jan (29) vs (2) Lalla
Lalla is trying desperately to improve position.#T13##SUB#
Jan looking for a guillotine from mount but Lalla is having none of it.
Jan controlling from the full mount.
Lalla is working to get back to half guard.
Jan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Lalla is working to get back to half guard.
Lalla looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Jan (32) vs (2) Lalla
Lalla is trying to break free.
Jan controls the action.#SUB#
Jan looking for the choke but no joy.
Lalla is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jan trying to control momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan takes the fight on points by 32 to 2.
A relieved looking Bartlomiej Jan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Jaro Lalla stepped up to the mic, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: CWC 325 - Prelims     
Date:   Oct 09, 2022





175 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs



175 cm
39 yrs
112 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lalla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jafar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nuri Jafar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Jafar pushes Lalla up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Jafar tightens his grip and picks Lalla up, before dumping him to the ground. Lalla manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jafar (2) vs (0) Lalla
Jafar works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg.
Jafar controlling the pace.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (5) vs (0) Lalla
Jafar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lalla is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalla is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Lalla is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar controlling the pace for now.
Lalla sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jafar is trying to control the action in half guard but Lalla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lalla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jafar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jafar's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jafar (5) vs (4) Lalla
Jafar tries to escape but Lalla has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Jafar showing good submission defense here. #T2#
Jafar is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Jafar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lalla. #SUB2#
Lalla is persistently looking for the submission but Jafar is defending it well.
Jafar is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Lalla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jafar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jafar trying to control the hands but Lalla breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Lalla is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jafar is defending well though. Lalla let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Lalla working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3#
Jafar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Lalla patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Jafar fending off the submission attempt from Lalla. #SUB2#
Lalla is persistently looking for the submission but Jafar is defending it well.
Jafar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lalla's guard. Nice work there by Jafar.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (7) vs (4) Lalla#SUB2#
Lalla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jafar is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Lalla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar is stalling in the full guard.
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jafar slips nicely into half guard.
Jafar slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Lalla looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jafar pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (10) vs (4) Lalla
Jafar tries to control but Lalla wriggling away.
Lalla regains half guard.#T5#
Jafar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jafar'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.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jafar trying to control from half guard but Lalla is working away.
Well, if Jafar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jafar trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Lalla wants to get back to full guard.
Jafar is pressing down on Lalla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lalla is holding on for now.
Jafar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lalla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jafar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6##SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jafar passes into half guard.
Lalla is not content to let Jafar control the position.
Lalla gets full guard.#SUB2#
Jafar is sitting in close to Lalla's body. Lalla has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jafar is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jafar is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lalla.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaro Lalla!
A relieved looking Jaro Lalla thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'.

 

Event: CWC 321 - Prelims     
Date:   Sep 11, 2022





175 cm
38 yrs
112 lbs



170 cm
44 yrs
147 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 13 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Ace Rob!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rob bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lalla (0) vs (4) Rob
Lalla is looking for a sweep.
Lalla is not content to let Rob control the position.
Rob tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lalla tries to improve position but can't.
Rob has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Advanced Fighting Systems. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla is working hard here to advance position.
Rob is looking to take a break and control but Lalla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lalla tries to buck Rob off but Rob is having none of it.#T1#
Rob wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working.
Lalla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rob content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Rob has control of the leg.
Rob stalling. #SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lalla looking for subs from the bottom but Rob mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (7) Rob#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rob sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lalla gets back to half guard.
Lalla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rob's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rob's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lalla (4) vs (7) Rob
Rob tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Rob defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lalla.
Rob tries to hold on but Lalla postures up.#SUB#
Lalla looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rob manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rob regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rob keeping full guard, as Lalla tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Rob working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lalla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lalla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rob has Lalla pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rob keeping full guard, as Lalla tries to pass.
Lalla trying to move into half guard but instead Rob has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (4) vs (9) Rob
Rob tries to free his leg and advance position but Lalla is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rob can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rob passes Lalla's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lalla is pressing down on Rob's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Lalla working for a triangle but Rob defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4##SUB#
Rob avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rob advances to half guard.
Rob wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy.
Rob tries to pass to full mount but Lalla defends it.
Rob is keen to just control but Lalla is a slippery customer.
Lalla tries to roll over but Rob keeps him under control.
Rob uses his free foot to push down on Lalla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lalla.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (4) vs (12) Rob
Lalla is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Rob content just to control the position here.
Lalla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rob is looking to work his way around to Lalla's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lalla is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Lalla tries to improve his position but Rob has taken his back! Rob has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Lalla tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rob pushes Lalla away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ace Rob!
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: CWC 319 - Saldini vs Toehold     
Date:   Aug 28, 2022





170 cm
42 yrs
142 lbs



175 cm
38 yrs
114 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 12 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Lalla shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lalla showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (0) vs (2) Lalla
Huhrera 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.
Huhrera is controlling Lalla's trapped leg to prevent Lalla from advancing to side control.
Huhrera is looking to control Lalla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huhrera avoid being mounted?
Huhrera keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Huhrera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Huhrera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Huhrera is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Huhrera regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB2#
Lalla is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Huhrera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Huhrera has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (2) Lalla#SUB2#
Huhrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huhrera has managed to get both his arms back between Lalla's legs - danger averted.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Huhrera passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalla is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for subs from the bottom but Huhrera mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (5) vs (2) Lalla
Huhrera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lalla working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Huhrera controlling from the full mount.
Lalla is looking to get to half guard.
Lalla looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (8) vs (2) Lalla
Huhrera has the hooks in. Lalla is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Huhrera .
Lalla manages to reverse the position and now he's in Huhrera 's guard. Nice work there by Lalla.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (8) vs (4) Lalla
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Lalla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lalla looking to pass the guard.
Huhrera seems keen to control Lalla's posture.#SUB2#
Lalla is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Huhrera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Huhrera has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (10) vs (4) Lalla
Huhrera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (13) vs (4) Lalla#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Huhrera advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Huhrera (15) vs (4) Lalla
Lalla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lalla sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huhrera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Huhrera is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Lalla is pressing down on Huhrera 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Huhrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huhrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Huhrera stands and throws Lalla's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (18) vs (4) Lalla
Lalla tries to bench press Huhrera off him but Huhrera keeps the position.
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Lalla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lalla trying to remain calm as Huhrera controls from the top position.#T5#
Huhrera has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lalla!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Huhrera (20) vs (4) Lalla
Huhrera controlling the pace for now.
Lalla working to try and regain half guard.
Lalla regains half guard.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but Lalla defending well. #SUB#
Huhrera is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for subs from the bottom but Huhrera mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (23) vs (4) Lalla
Lalla gets back to half guard.#T6#
Huhrera is taking a breather. Lalla says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huhrera pulls his head out easily.
Lalla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huhrera pulls his head out easily.
Lalla tries to roll over but Huhrera keeps him under control.
Huhrera wants to free his trapped foot but Lalla is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huhrera pulls his head out easily.
Lalla tries to roll over but Huhrera keeps him under control.
Huhrera slows the pace down in half guard.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Huhrera has control of the leg. #T7##SUB2#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lalla wants to get back to full guard.
Huhrera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Huhrera seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lalla for as long as he can get away with.
Huhrera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Huhrera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huhrera pulls his head out easily.
Huhrera works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (26) vs (4) Lalla
Huhrera tries to advance to mount but Lalla denies him.
Lalla gets back to half guard.
Huhrera is taking a breather. Lalla 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.
Lalla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huhrera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
Huhrera wants to pass to mount but Lalla is defending the position.
Huhrera is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (29) vs (4) Lalla
Huhrera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lalla prevents Huhrera from taking his back.
Huhrera controlling from the full mount.
Lalla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huhrera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lalla is looking to improve his position but Huhrera isn't that keen on the idea.
Huhrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lalla is working to get back to half guard. #T10#
Huhrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lalla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lalla is trying to reverse the position but instead Huhrera has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (32) vs (4) Lalla
Huhrera has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lalla's body. #T11#
Lalla is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Huhrera controlling the positon.
Lalla is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lalla wants to escape the position. #T12#
Lalla is still trying to improve position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Huhrera controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Lalla's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lalla tries to escape but Huhrera has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Huhrera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Huhrera '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.#T13#
Lalla is in bad spot here.
Huhrera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Lalla right now. #SUB#
Lalla defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Huhrera 's arms.
Huhrera has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lalla's body.
I really don't envy Lalla right now. #T14#
Lalla keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Huhrera patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I would not like to be Lalla right now.
Further stalling from Huhrera .
Lalla is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lalla tries to break free.
Lalla is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Huhrera .

And that's the end of the fight!
Huhrera takes the fight on points by 32 to 4.
Julio Valeron Huhrera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jaro Lalla spoke after the fight, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: CWC 317 - Huhera vs Tidd     
Date:   Aug 14, 2022





150 cm
36 yrs
130 lbs



175 cm
38 yrs
121 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kuronoa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lalla is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lalla drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kuronoa pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Kuronoa moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Kuronoa pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for a guillotine here but Lalla defends easily.
Lalla looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lalla defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB2#
Lalla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Lalla drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuronoa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lalla has Kuronoa in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (0) Lalla#SUB2#
Lalla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuronoa controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Kuronoa from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuronoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuronoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Kuronoa passes Lalla's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lalla wants to improve his position but Kuronoa is controlling well.
Kuronoa stalling.
Lalla is staying active underneath Kuronoa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuronoa tries to pass to full mount but Lalla defends it. #SUB#
Kuronoa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lalla is just riding it out for now. Kuronoa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuronoa pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuronoa wants to pass the guard but Lalla is defending well. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a kimura but Lalla is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuronoa to get the leverage.
Kuronoa is looking to take a break and control but Lalla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lalla manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Kuronoa slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuronoa content to control rather than advance.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lalla wants to improve his position but Kuronoa is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuronoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lalla working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kuronoa has passed into half guard!
Kuronoa wants to pass the guard but Lalla is defending well. #T5#
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Kuronoa has control of the leg.
Lalla moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Lalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuronoa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Lalla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kuronoa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lalla swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Lalla has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kuronoa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lalla.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (5) vs (0) Lalla
Lalla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Kuronoa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lalla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kuronoa seems to be working for a kimura but Lalla defends the submission attempt.#T6##SUB#
Kuronoa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lalla sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kuronoa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lalla could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kuronoa has cracked it and Lalla is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kuronoa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ono Kuronoa!
In defeat, Jaro Lalla stepped up to the mic, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: CWC 316 - Saldini vs Toehold     
Date:   Aug 07, 2022





175 cm
38 yrs
125 lbs



155 cm
37 yrs
139 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Tidd closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tidd lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lalla (0) vs (2) Tidd
Tidd slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Lalla looking for a guillotine here but Tidd defends easily. #SUB#
Lalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lalla has an active guard here but Tidd has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Tidd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Lalla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Lalla looking for a guillotine here but Tidd defends easily.
Lalla seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Lalla working for a triangle but Tidd defends it easily. #SUB#
Lalla has his foot on Tidd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tidd works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Tidd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lalla swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lalla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tidd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Lalla working for a triangle but Tidd defends it easily.
Tidd stands and throws Lalla's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (5) Tidd
Lalla looks to move to half guard but instead Tidd has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (7) Tidd
Lalla is controlling an arm, preventing Tidd from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tidd trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Lalla working to try and regain half guard.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lalla is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Tidd has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tidd tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lalla gets back to half guard.
Lalla tries to roll over but Tidd keeps him under control.
Tidd is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tidd's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tidd trying to mount his opponent but Lalla defends it. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Tidd prevents Lalla from improving his position.#T4#
Tidd is controlling the pace.
Lalla is looking for a sweep. Tidd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tidd in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Tidd 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.#SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tidd prevents Lalla from improving his position.#SUB#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tidd pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Lalla wants to improve his position but Tidd is controlling well.
Tidd tries to pass to full mount but Lalla defends it.
Tidd uses his free foot to push down on Lalla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lalla.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (10) Tidd
Lalla is desperately trying to improve his position but Tidd has a good base and remains in mount.
Lalla sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tidd is pressing down on Lalla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lalla is holding on for now.
Tidd is controlling the pace.
Lalla is staying active underneath Tidd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tidd prevents Lalla from improving his position.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.#T6##SUB#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tidd pulls his head out easily.
Tidd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lalla is looking to get back to full guard here but Tidd has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (13) Tidd
Tidd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working.
Tidd just content to control the position.
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tidd tries to move to mount but Lalla blocks the move with his legs.
Lalla is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Tidd in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tidd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working.
Lalla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tidd looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tidd keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8#
Tidd is trying to control the action in half guard but Lalla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Tidd content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lalla works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tidd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tidd trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tidd avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T9##SUB#
Lalla throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tidd uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (16) Tidd
Tidd controls the position.
Tidd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working.
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tidd tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tidd is looking to take a break and control but Lalla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lalla is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Tidd tries to move to mount but Lalla blocks the move with his legs.
Tidd controlling from side mount.
Lalla is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Tidd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lalla is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tidd is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (18) Tidd
Tidd tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lalla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tidd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Lalla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tidd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lalla is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tidd controlling his opponent.
Lalla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tidd controlling his opponent.
Lalla looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lalla (0) vs (21) Tidd
Lalla rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Tidd perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tidd prevents Lalla from improving his position.
Tidd controlling the pace. #SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Tidd works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (24) Tidd
Lalla is trying to escape the mount.
Tidd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
More stalling from Tidd.
Tidd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lalla is looking to escape.
Lalla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lalla is squirming around, avoiding Tidd's attempts to control the action.
Tidd controlling from mount. #T14#
Lalla is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Tidd is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lalla is surviving well by controlling Tidd's body position as best he can.
Lalla gets back to half guard.
Lalla tries to roll over but Tidd keeps him under control.
Tidd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lalla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lalla.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tidd sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tidd with more of the same as he continues to hold on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tidd wins on points by 24 to 0.
An out of breath Joe Tidd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: CWC 315 - Pavlov vs Miyagi     
Date:   Jul 31, 2022





172 cm
37 yrs
141 lbs



175 cm
38 yrs
129 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 22 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lalla gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fiso to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Lalla
Fiso 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.#SUB2#
Lalla is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Fiso rolls with it to try and escape but Lalla cranks on the arm and Fiso is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Lalla!
An out of breath Jaro Lalla thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CWC 314 - Prelims     
Date:   Jul 24, 2022





165 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs



175 cm
38 yrs
131 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 36 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sakuraba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sakuraba lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (0) Lalla#SUB2#
Lalla looking for a guillotine here but Sakuraba defends easily.
Sakuraba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Lalla working for a triangle but Sakuraba defends it easily.
Sakuraba sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakuraba defends well.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakuraba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakuraba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Lalla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1##SUB2#
Lalla has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Lalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Sakuraba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakuraba has managed to get both his arms back between Lalla's legs - danger averted.
Sakuraba looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakuraba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Sakuraba 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.
Lalla keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lalla is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Lalla working for a triangle but Sakuraba defends it easily. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is posturing up here but Lalla has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sakuraba tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sakuraba has to tap! Slick submission there by Lalla!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Lalla!
A relieved looking Jaro Lalla thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CWC 310 - Lee vs Fiso     
Date:   Jun 26, 2022





175 cm
37 yrs
131 lbs



175 cm
45 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 48 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pancake gets underhooks to prevent Lalla's takedown attempt.
Pancake is pressed up against the cage. Lalla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pancake down to the mat. Pancake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Pancake shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pancake was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lalla (0) vs (4) Pancake
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lalla is working hard here to advance position.
Pancake is looking to take a break and control but Lalla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lalla regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lalla is pressing down on Pancake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Pancake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lalla haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Lalla has his foot on Pancake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pancake works his way back into a safe position though.
Pancake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB2#
Pancake is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pancake slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Lalla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pancake controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a triangle but Pancake pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Lalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pancake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pancake 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. #T3#
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lalla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pancake is aware though and is defending well.
Pancake advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (7) Pancake
Lalla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pancake not doing much here.
Lalla is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Pancake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lalla is just riding it out for now. Pancake eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pancake trying to mount his opponent but Lalla defends it. #T5#
Pancake uses his free foot to push down on Lalla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lalla.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (10) Pancake
Pancake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lalla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pancake controlling the pace for now.
Pancake tries to control but Lalla wriggling away.
Lalla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Pancake working for a submission but Lalla is keeping him at bay. #T6#
Lalla sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lalla wants to get back to full guard.
Pancake trying to control from half guard but Lalla is working away. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Pancake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lalla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pancake stalling.
Pancake passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (13) Pancake
Lalla is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pancake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Pancake looking to control but Lalla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lalla manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pancake pulls his head out easily.
Lalla is not content to let Pancake control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pancake passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (16) Pancake
Lalla tries to bench press Pancake off him but Pancake keeps the position. #T8#
Pancake moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lalla is looking for a sweep.
Lalla seems a little lost for a moment, as Pancake dominates the positioning.
It looks like Pancake 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.
Lalla is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pancake is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (18) Pancake
Lalla is trying desperately to improve position.
Pancake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pancake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lalla is wriggling around trying to escape. #T9#
Pancake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lalla is looking to escape.
Lalla slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pancake content to control rather than advance.
Lalla is looking for a sweep. Pancake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Pancake is working for a kimura but Lalla is defending it quite comfortably.
Pancake trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10##SUB#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pancake pulls his head out easily.
Pancake controlling the pace.
Lalla gets back to full guard.
Pancake slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pancake prevents Lalla from improving his position.#T11##SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lalla is breathing heavily.
Pancake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Pancake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pancake pulls his head out easily.
Pancake is looking to take a break and control but Lalla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lalla is looking to get back to full guard here but Pancake has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (21) Pancake
Lalla is not content to let Pancake control the position. #T12#
Pancake has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (23) Pancake
Pancake content just to control the position here.
Pancake wants to control the pace but Lalla is squirming around nicely.
Pancake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lalla is looking to get to half guard.
Pancake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pancake controlling from mount. #T13#
Lalla is trying to escape the mount.
Pancake is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lalla is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Lalla (0) vs (26) Pancake
You can see the frustration on Lalla's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Pancake has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Lalla is defending well but eventually Pancake manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Lalla has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tobias Pancake!
Tobias Pancake was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Jaro Lalla stepped up to the mic, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: CWC 309 - Halli vs Archer     
Date:   Jun 19, 2022





150 cm
35 yrs
130 lbs



175 cm
37 yrs
131 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lalla throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kuronoa was covering up waiting for the punch and Lalla finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (2) Lalla#SUB2#
Lalla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lalla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Lalla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lalla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kuronoa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a triangle but Lalla pushes his legs off easily.
Kuronoa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuronoa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lalla's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (2) Lalla
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuronoa is aware though and is defending well.
Kuronoa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lalla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuronoa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kuronoa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a triangle but Kuronoa pushes his legs off easily.
Kuronoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuronoa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kuronoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Lalla is retaining full guard.
Lalla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuronoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kuronoa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuronoa has managed to get both his arms back between Lalla's legs - danger averted.
Kuronoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Lalla working for a triangle but Kuronoa defends it easily.
Kuronoa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalla is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Kuronoa trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuronoa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lalla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuronoa defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lalla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuronoa passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (5) vs (2) Lalla
Kuronoa wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy.
Kuronoa just content to control the position. #T3#
Lalla is looking for a sweep.
Lalla being controlled for a moment.
Lalla manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lalla doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuronoa. #SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lalla wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Kuronoa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (8) vs (2) Lalla
Lalla manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Kuronoa seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuronoa content to control rather than advance.
Lalla is not content to let Kuronoa control the position.#SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuronoa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working. #T5##SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Kuronoa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Kuronoa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Kuronoa has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a kimura here. #T6#
Kuronoa trying to pass the guard but Lalla defending well. #SUB2#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Kuronoa trying to pass the guard but Lalla defending well. #SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lalla doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuronoa. #SUB2#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Kuronoa wants to free his trapped foot but Lalla is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lalla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuronoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Lalla is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kuronoa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuronoa has managed to get both his arms back between Lalla's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for a guillotine here but Kuronoa defends easily. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuronoa wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuronoa's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Kuronoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kuronoa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuronoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuronoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuronoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuronoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Lalla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T9#
Kuronoa pushes down on Lalla's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuronoa trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Kuronoa is working for a kimura but Lalla is defending it quite comfortably.
Lalla moves into full guard.
Lalla keeping full guard, as Kuronoa tries to pass.
Lalla looking for a sweep. Not yet Lalla, not yet.
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuronoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuronoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T10#
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Kuronoa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Lalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuronoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuronoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuronoa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lalla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T11##SUB2#
Lalla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuronoa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lalla's guard.
Kuronoa wants to pass to mount but Lalla is defending the position. #SUB2#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lalla looks winded!
Kuronoa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T12##SUB#
Kuronoa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lalla has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kuronoa seems to be looking for submissions.
Lalla is refusing to be controlled, as Kuronoa sits in half guard.
Kuronoa moves into full mount! Lalla won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (11) vs (2) Lalla
Kuronoa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lalla is looking to escape.
Lalla tries to reverse the position but Kuronoa maintains control.
Lalla regains half guard.
Kuronoa is looking to advance position but Lalla won't allow it. #T13#
Lalla works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuronoa trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a triangle but Kuronoa pushes his legs off easily.
Kuronoa content to stall in guard here.
Lalla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lalla is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (11) vs (4) Lalla
Kuronoa is pressing down on Lalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Lalla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kuronoa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lalla defends it easily.#SUB#
Kuronoa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lalla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kuronoa is tightening it up a little... Lalla has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lalla reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lalla taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kuronoa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ono Kuronoa!
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: CWC 308 - Prelims     
Date:   Jun 12, 2022





175 cm
37 yrs
131 lbs



170 cm
43 yrs
147 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Ace Rob!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lalla looks for a takedown but Rob sprawls well.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Rob scores with a takedown into Lalla's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lalla (0) vs (2) Rob
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rob is sitting in close to Lalla's body. Lalla has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rob is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rob is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lalla.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaro Lalla!
A victorious Jaro Lalla thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CWC 305 - Prelims     
Date:   May 22, 2022





175 cm
37 yrs
131 lbs



165 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 31 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lalla as he avoids it easily.
Lalla half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Sakuraba manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lalla on his heels. He'll look to pass Lalla's guard now, I'm sure.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lalla (0) vs (2) Sakuraba#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakuraba defends well.#SUB#
Lalla throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sakuraba uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (5) Sakuraba
Lalla is trying to get back to half guard.
Lalla is trying to escape the position but Sakuraba is controlling the position.
Sakuraba tries to move to mount but Lalla blocks the move with his legs.
Lalla tries to buck Sakuraba off but Sakuraba is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla prevents Sakuraba from improving position.
Lalla tries to bench press Sakuraba off him but Sakuraba keeps the position.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working.
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Sakuraba tries to advance to mount but Lalla denies him.
Lalla is trying to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba taking a breather here.
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sakuraba advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (7) Sakuraba
Lalla is looking to improve his position but Sakuraba isn't that keen on the idea.
Lalla looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lalla is working hard here to advance position.
Sakuraba fails to take his opponent's back.
Sakuraba controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Lalla working to try and regain half guard.
Lalla regains half guard.
Lalla is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakuraba not doing much here. #SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Sakuraba stalling. #T3#
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Sakuraba has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sakuraba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Lalla wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well. #SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Sakuraba controlling the pace.
Lalla gets full guard.
Sakuraba advances to half guard.
Sakuraba content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Sakuraba stalling. #SUB#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakuraba pulls his head out easily.
Lalla tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.
Lalla gets full guard.#SUB#
Lalla throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sakuraba escapes and throws Lalla's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (10) Sakuraba
Lalla tries to buck Sakuraba off but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Lalla regains half guard.
Sakuraba prevents Lalla from improving his position.#SUB#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakuraba pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Still in half guard, Sakuraba seems content to control.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Lalla wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Sakuraba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6##SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lalla tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.
Sakuraba sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lalla is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sakuraba in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakuraba content to control rather than advance.
Lalla tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.#T7#
Sakuraba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Sakuraba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lalla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Sakuraba seems content to control.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Lalla is a slippery customer.
Lalla tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.
Sakuraba performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Lalla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Sakuraba is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Sakuraba 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.
It looks like Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakuraba is controlling the pace. #T9#
Lalla wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Sakuraba slows the pace down in half guard.
Sakuraba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba prevents Lalla from improving his position.#SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Sakuraba is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Sakuraba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakuraba pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Sakuraba content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakuraba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lalla regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakuraba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakuraba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sakuraba advances to half guard. #T11#
Sakuraba performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lalla manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Lalla looking for subs off his back but Sakuraba has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sakuraba is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Sakuraba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12##SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lalla moves into full guard.
Sakuraba passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (13) Sakuraba
Lalla tries to buck Sakuraba off but Sakuraba is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Sakuraba wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy.
Lalla looking for a sweep but Sakuraba has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (15) Sakuraba
Lalla is in all sorts of trouble here. #T13#
Lalla stops Sakuraba from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lalla is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Sakuraba has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lalla (0) vs (18) Sakuraba
Sakuraba trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lalla doesn't escape.
Sakuraba is trying to stick to Lalla's back but Lalla is turning into Sakuraba. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sakuraba's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lalla.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (2) vs (18) Sakuraba
Sakuraba is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Lalla drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sakuraba looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sakuraba looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sakuraba!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lalla (2) vs (22) Sakuraba
Sakuraba is staying tight to Lalla's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T14#
Lalla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba controlling the pace.
Lalla wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The adventures of Sakuraba the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakuraba pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sakuraba wins on points by 22 to 2.
A very excited looking Ishiihara Sakuraba rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Jaro Lalla stepped up to the mic, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: CWC 304 - Walters vs Steel     
Date:   May 15, 2022





175 cm
37 yrs
131 lbs



150 cm
34 yrs
136 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lalla on his heels. He'll look to pass Lalla's guard now, I'm sure.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lalla (0) vs (2) Jan
Jan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lalla is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jan rolls with it to try and escape but Lalla cranks on the arm and Jan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Lalla!
A very excited looking Jaro Lalla made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SMASH: Fuentes vs Floyd     
Date:   Apr 22, 2022
#R1#
Elkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Lalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkins.
Lalla moves out of range as Elkins strikes.
Elkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Lalla staying out of range there.#TD2#
Elkins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lalla manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Lalla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Elkins defends it easily.#SUB#
Lalla has his foot on Elkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Elkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Elkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalla is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lalla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Elkins is aware though and is defending well.
Elkins takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Elkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalla is keeping the position for now.
Lalla can't keep his opponent in guard - Elkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Elkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Elkins blocks the strikes from Lalla. #T1#
Lalla is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest. #SUB#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Elkins pulls his head out easily.
Elkins is keen to just control but Lalla is a slippery customer.
Elkins controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Lalla is defending against the submission attempts here by Elkins.
Elkins trying to mount his opponent but Lalla defends it.
Elkins winds up and cracks Lalla with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lalla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Elkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lalla swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Elkins working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Elkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elkins has managed to get both his arms back between Lalla's legs - danger averted.
Lalla 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.
Elkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Elkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Elkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Elkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Elkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lalla pushes a forearm under Elkins's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Elkins is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Lalla!
An out of breath Jaro Lalla thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SMASH: Peterson vs Torsten     
Date:   Apr 02, 2022
#R1#
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lalla was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Nice defenses there by Lalla.
Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown. Jukola tries to sprawl out of it but Lalla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jukola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lalla blocks a head kick by Jukola.
Jukola wants to clinch up but Lalla keeps it at a distance.
Lalla is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jukola scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Jukola has Lalla up against the cage in a clinch.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Jukola on the inside.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Jukola breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Lalla shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Lalla working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jukola's head.
Lalla forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Lalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Lalla is working for a kimura but Jukola is defending it quite comfortably.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Lalla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lalla throwing shots but Jukola is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Jukola is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla.
Jukola is pressing down on Lalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Lalla throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jukola is trying to keep Lalla in close. #SUB#
Jukola looking for a guillotine here but Lalla defends easily.
Jukola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lalla has gone for a leg lock! Jukola slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lalla's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Lalla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lalla working for a triangle but Jukola defends it easily. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lalla looking for a guillotine here but Jukola defends easily.
Lalla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jukola's guard. #REVB#
Jukola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lalla throws an elbow that misses. Jukola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lalla's guard. Nice move by Jukola!#REVR##SUB2#
Lalla working for submissions but it's allowed Jukola to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Lalla is looking to get back to full guard here but Jukola has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lalla taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lalla gets back to half guard.
Jukola prevents Lalla from improving his position.
Jukola is trying to control the action in half guard but Lalla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jukola takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Lalla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jukola defends it nicely.
Jukola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Jukola thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lalla appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jukola as he avoids it easily.
Jukola doesn't manage to clinch there - Lalla circles away.
Lalla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Jukola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lalla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jukola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jukola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jukola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lalla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jukola avoids it really well and circles away.
Jukola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Eero Jukola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt.
Lalla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jukola misses with a hook.
Jukola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around?#T2##TD2#
Jukola gets caught flat footed, as Lalla shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Lalla has gone for a leg lock! Jukola slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lalla's guard.#REVR#
Lalla doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lalla has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lalla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lalla scoring with some ground and pound.
Lalla with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lalla pushing down on Jukola's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jukola wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lalla is working for a kimura but Jukola is defending it quite comfortably.
Jukola tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg. #T3#
Lalla missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jukola has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jukola moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lalla throws an elbow that misses. Jukola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lalla's guard. Nice move by Jukola!#REVR##SUB2#
Lalla has his foot on Jukola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jukola works his way back into a safe position though.
Jaro Lalla has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a triangle but Jukola pushes his legs off easily.
Jukola slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lalla is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Jukola is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lalla is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jukola jumps into side control!
Lalla is looking for a sweep.
Jukola controlling from side mount.
Jukola in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jukola lands an elbow.
Lalla is looking to reverse the position.
Jukola scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola cracks Lalla with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#Lalla is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaro Lalla's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jukola cracks Lalla with a hook to the temple - Lalla is on wobbly legs here! Jukola swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lalla falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jukola wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eero Jukola!
A very excited looking Eero Jukola made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jaro Lalla spoke after the fight, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Wilson     
Date:   Mar 11, 2022
#R1#
Decimal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lalla is looking to counter the offense by Decimal and move into the clinch.
Lalla moves out of range of the strikes.
Lalla seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A leg kick checked by Decimal.
Decimal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Decimal tries to get set, Lalla tries to push him back and clinch up but Decimal manages to avoid the attempt.
Decimal lands a slapping body shot.
Decimal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lalla is looking to counter the offense by Decimal and move into the clinch.
Lalla takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lalla is defended easily by Decimal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Lalla misses the target.
Lalla 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.
Decimal misses with a looping right.
Lalla throws a counter high kick but Decimal was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Decimal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lalla slips a straight right by Decimal.
Nice shot lands for Decimal.
Decimal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Decimal misses.
Decimal throws a hook but Lalla blocks it.
Decimal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dewey Decimal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lalla moves out of range as Decimal strikes.
Lalla fires out a quick counter leg kick but Decimal just manages to avoid it.
Decimal scores with a jab to the head.
Decimal thuds his right hand into Lalla's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A cross from Decimal lands.
Decimal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Lalla drives through and clinches with Decimal against the cage.
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!
Decimal scores with a shot to the side of Lalla's head. #T2#
Decimal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lallas head.
Lalla misses with a punch on the inside.
Decimal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lalla.
Decimal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimal is pressed up against the cage. Lalla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Decimal down to the mat. Decimal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Decimal looks to throw the jab but Lalla is out of range.
Lalla seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Decimal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decimal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Decimal throws a hook but Lalla avoids it easily.
Lalla feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Decimal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lalla in his tracks.
Lalla slips under a jab from Decimal.
Decimal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lalla had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice uppercut lands for Decimal. That snapped Lalla's head back.
Lalla gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lalla moves out of range as Decimal strikes.
Lalla slips under a jab from Decimal.
Lalla appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Decimal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Decimal dips to his left and cracks Lalla with an uppercut!
Decimal scores with a punch to the head.
Decimal throws an overhand right that lands on Lalla's shoulder, as Lalla tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Decimal finds it's way through Lalla's defenses.
Lalla takes one to the chin there.
Decimal misses with a wild body shot.
Decimal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Decimal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lalla with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Decimal to score with a decent uppercut.
Decimal misses with a straight right.
Lalla half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lalla blocks a jab.
Lalla half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big right from Decimal misses.
Lalla looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lalla on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decimal tests Lalla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lalla slips under a jab.
Decimal throws a jab but it's blocked by Lalla.
Decimal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lalla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decimal misses with a straight left.
Lalla looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Lalla.
As Decimal backs away, Lalla returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Lalla gets the takedown into side control.
Lalla is chipping away with strikes. #SUB#
Lalla tries for a kimura but Decimal is defending well.
Lalla is putting a hurting on Decimal here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Lalla tries for a kimura but Decimal is defending well. #SUB#
Lalla tries for a kimura but Decimal is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dewey Decimal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Decimal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lalla. Lalla circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lalla blocks a jab.
Decimal throws an overhand right that lands on Lalla's shoulder, as Lalla tries to avoid the shot.
Lalla takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lalla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Decimal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Decimal throws a leg kick but Lalla checks it.
Lalla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla slips a jab from Decimal.
Lalla appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Decimal misses the jab.
Lalla takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lalla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Decimal.
As Decimal backs away, Lalla returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Decimal misses. #T1#
Jab from Decimal.
Decimal misses with a looping left.
Lalla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Decimal misses with a hook
and Lalla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decimal looks to land a right hand but Lalla moved out of range.
Decimal looks to land a right hand but Lalla moved out of range.
Lalla is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Decimal.
Dewey Decimal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decimal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lalla.
Decimal throws a big shot that misses.
Lalla appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Decimal throws a series of punches but Lalla avoids them all with ease.
Decimal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lalla ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Lalla throwing a counter right hand but Decimal manages to avoid it.#TD#
Lalla shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lalla showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Lalla is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Decimal has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Decimal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Decimal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Decimal tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lalla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Decimal tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.#T3#
Decimal keeps trying to improve his position.
Lalla lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Decimal is defending well. #SUB2#
Decimal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Decimal is trying to get back to full guard.
Lalla slips a nice elbow through Decimal's hands, connecting with Decimal's forehead.
Lalla scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4##SUB#
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Decimal sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Lalla there. #SUB#
Lalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ground and pound from Lalla.
Jaro Lalla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Decimal defends it well.
Decimal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Decimal.#SUB2#
Decimal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lalla can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Lalla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Decimal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lalla has managed to get both his arms back between Decimal's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dewey Decimal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Decimal looks to land a combination. Lalla sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Good exchange - Decimal coming out on top.
Decimal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No luck for Lalla with that takedown attempt.
Lalla looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lalla slips under a jab from Decimal.
Lalla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decimal.
Lalla looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Decimal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Decimal, as that shot connected.
Nice straight punches there by Decimal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Decimal.
Decimal swings widly with a right hand
and Lalla counters with a nice low kick that buckles Decimal's knee momentarily.
Decimal lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Decimal throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Decimal tries to get set, Lalla tries to push him back and clinch up but Decimal manages to avoid the attempt.
Lalla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Decimal dips to his left and cracks Lalla with an uppercut!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Decimal.
Lalla has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Decimal.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but Decimal shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Lalla shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Decimal is trying to defend but Lalla finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Decimal is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Decimal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla. #SUB#
Lalla seems to be working for a kimura but Decimal defends the submission attempt.
Decimal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB#
Lalla is working for a kimura but Decimal is defending it quite comfortably.
Decimal wants to get back to full guard.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lalla landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Decimal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Decimal wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well. #SUB#
Lalla seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Lalla prevents Decimal from improving his position.#SUB#
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Decimal sees it coming and defends easily.
Decimal wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy.
Decimal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lalla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lalla's back!#SUB2#
Decimal is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Lalla taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Decimal.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dewey Decimal!
During a confident post fight interview, Dewey Decimal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: RISE 34: Maestre v St Stone     
Date:   Feb 27, 2022
#R1#
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Lalla closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Babyara jumps guard and drags Lalla to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lalla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lalla 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.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Lalla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lalla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lalla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Babyara can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lalla scoring with some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Lalla is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Babyara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Babyara has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Babyara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lalla is tightening it up a little... Babyara has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Babyara reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Babyara taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lalla!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jaro Lalla!
During a confident post fight interview, Jaro Lalla thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: RISE 28: Brand v St Stone     
Date:   Feb 13, 2022
#R1#
Babyara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalla manages to avoid it.
Lalla fires out a quick counter leg kick but Babyara just manages to avoid it.
Babyara throws a body shot but no joy.
Babyara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lalla half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babyara. Lalla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lalla tried to counter with a leg kick but Babyara avoided it.
Lalla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Babyara misses the shot to the body.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Babyara as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babyara. #T1#
Lalla slips a jab and a cross from Babyara. #TD#
Lalla scores with a takedown into Babyara's guard.
Lalla scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babyara trying to keep a closed guard but Lalla is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Lalla drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lalla as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Babyara screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lalla! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jaro Lalla!
Jaro Lalla thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: RISE 24: Halo v Gustavsson     
Date:   Jan 30, 2022
#R1#
Choo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Choo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Lalla lands a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lalla's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've been hearing good reports from Choo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lalla postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lalla working some strikes from top position.
Choo keeping full guard, as Lalla tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lalla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lalla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Choo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lalla. #SUB2#
Lalla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lalla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lalla throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Lalla is posturing up here but Choo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lalla tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lalla has to tap! Slick submission there by Choo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mew Choo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mew Choo made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Jaro Lalla had this to say: '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: RISE 19: Granger v Lemieux     
Date:   Jan 16, 2022
#R1#
Bystrom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lalla's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bystrom as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Bystrom as Lalla shoots in.
Lalla wants to clinch.
Lalla moves out of range of the strikes.
Lalla throws a quick counter head kick but Bystrom was just out of range.
Bystrom looks to throw the jab but Lalla is out of range. #CL2#
Lalla gets tackled into the cage by Bystrom. Bystrom maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Bystrom wants the takedown. Lalla is fighting it off but Bystrom persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lalla's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bystrom defends well.#SUB2#
Bystrom drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bystrom jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lalla is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bystrom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bystrom has managed to get both his arms back between Lalla's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bystrom stopping the sweep attempt from Lalla.
Lalla has a closed guard, preventing Bystrom from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bystrom wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a triangle but Bystrom pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Bystrom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lalla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bystrom defends it easily.
Bystrom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Lalla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bystrom defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lalla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bystrom scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Bystrom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bystrom trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Lalla has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lalla looking for a sweep. Not yet Lalla, not yet.
Lalla throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lalla wants to sweep here but Bystrom controlling him for the moment.
Lalla can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bystrom controls the pace.#T3##SU2#
Bystrom gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lalla takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bystrom just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Bystrom pushes Lalla up against the cage in a clinch.
Lalla wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lalla working aggressively here.
Bystrom prevents the takedown attempt.
Lalla can't get the takedown.
Lalla changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bystrom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bystrom misses with a right hand
and Lalla counters with a three punch combo that has Bystrom backing up. Bystrom nods at Lalla to acknowledge the strikes.
Bystrom moves in looking to clinch but Lalla pushes him off.#CL2#
Bystrom moves into the clinch.
Lalla is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bystrom is defending well.
Lalla blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4##TD#
Lalla has clasped his hands together around Bystrom's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bystrom gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bystrom is trying to stand back up but Lalla is controlling him #ES2#
Bystrom makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bystrom. Lalla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bystrom throws a head kick but Lalla moves out of range.
Bystrom tries to clinch there but Lalla circles away.
Bystrom tries to clinch up.
Lalla fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bystrom just manages to avoid it.
Bystrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Bystrom looks to move away, Lalla throws a big counter combo but Bystrom just gets out of the way.
Bystrom misses with a body kick.
Lalla feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lalla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bystrom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torkel Bystrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaro Lalla's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bystrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lalla was well out of range. Poor timing from Bystrom.
Bystrom misses the shot to the body.
Bystrom wants to clinch up but Lalla keeps it at a distance.
Bystrom throws a hook to the side of Lalla's head but Lalla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lalla appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from Bystrom misses.
Lalla looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lalla moves away from the strike by Bystrom.
Bystrom misses with a body shot
and Lalla counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lalla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bystrom tries to avoid it but Lalla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bystrom to the ground. Bystrom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Bystrom has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bystrom jumps guard.
Torkel Bystrom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lalla postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Bystrom is looking for a triangle but Lalla pushes his legs off easily.
Lalla cracks Bystrom with a solid left hand.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Bystrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Lalla postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bystrom is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lalla, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lalla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bystrom is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Bystrom gets to his feet - Lalla follows without any prompting.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lalla has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Bystrom jumps guard and drags Lalla to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Bystrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lalla postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Bystrom working for a triangle but Lalla defends it easily. #SUB2#
Bystrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lalla is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Lalla passes Bystrom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Lalla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Bystrom is defending well. #ES2#
Bystrom manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lalla keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bystrom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bystrom prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3#
Bystrom is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lalla has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bystrom after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bystrom cracks Lalla with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bystrom missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Lalla has clasped his hands together around Bystrom's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Lalla swings around for an armbar but Bystrom sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lalla's guard.#SU2#
Bystrom stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bystrom scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Bystrom has Lalla up against the cage in a clinch.
Lalla tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Bystrom gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lalla regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lalla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU2#
Bystrom gets to his feet - Lalla follows without any prompting. #T4#
The fighters circling - Bystrom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bystrom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bystrom moves in looking to clinch but Lalla pushes him off.
Bystrom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bystrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lalla avoids it.
Lalla is looking for a takedown.
Lalla tries to score a body lock takedown but Bystrom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bystrom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lalla wants a takedown.
Lalla tries to score a body lock takedown but Bystrom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bystrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lalla is defending well for now.
Lalla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bystrom tries a body shot but Lalla blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torkel Bystrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaro Lalla's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Bystrom rushes Lalla and presses him up against the cage.
Lalla on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bystrom lands a body punch. #TD2#
Bystrom successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Bystrom pushes a forearm under Lalla's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lalla is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Torkel Bystrom!
Torkel Bystrom decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jaro Lalla spoke after the fight, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: RISE 14: Veainu v Maestre     
Date:   Jan 02, 2022
#R1#
Lalla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Philippe throws a jab when Lalla was well out of range.
Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown but Philippe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lalla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Philippe looks to land a combination but Lalla avoids it well.
Lalla is looking to counter punch.
Philippe misses with a wild combination.
Lalla looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Philippe misses with a wild body shot.
Philippe just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLalla.
Lalla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Philippe.#ROC2#Lalla is rocked!
Philippe throws out a loose jab but Lalla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Lalla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lalla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Philippe.
Lalla seems to have got his legs back now.
Philippe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1##KD2#
Philippe lands a big uppercut and Lalla crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lalla looks OK. Philippe waves Lalla back to his feet!
Lalla defending well as Philippe loads up on a big left hand.
Philippe throws a hook to the side of Lalla's head but Lalla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lalla throws a big counter combination but Philippe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Philippe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Philippe looks for the body kick but Lalla saw that one coming.
Lalla looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Philippe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Philippe throws a looping overhand right but Lalla ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Philippe cracks Lalla with a left hook right on the temple and Lalla goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Philippe lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Lalla is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peguero Jean Philippe!
After the big win, Peguero Jean Philippe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pound Town INC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Jaro Lalla had this to say: '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: RISE 10: Halo v Lalla     
Date:   Dec 19, 2021
#R1##TD#
Halo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lalla to the ground. Halo is now in Lalla's guard.
Lalla has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at JAG Battle Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lalla throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Halo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Lalla is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lalla is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lalla wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lalla being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Halo 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.
Halo won't allow Lalla to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo 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.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Lalla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halo defends it easily.
Halo advances position into side control!#T2#
Lalla is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Halo is working to tighten his grip on Lalla's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lalla has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Halo is really squeezing tight and eventually Lalla passes out! Halo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: RISE 6: Hunter v Assed     
Date:   Dec 05, 2021
#R1##CL#
Weeks drives through and clinches with Lalla against the cage.
Weeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.#TD2#
Lalla pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weeks defends well.
Lalla wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Lalla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weeks is aware though and is defending well.
Weeks lands a couple of digs.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Weeks is looking to work some ground and pound but Lalla has wrist control.
Weeks stands up over Lalla, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Lalla looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Weeks is defending well. Lalla quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Weeks has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lalla celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Lalla!
Jaro Lalla seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: RISE 4: Martynov v Hunter     
Date:   Nov 21, 2021
#R1#
Choo lands a slapping body shot.
Choo throws a right hand that misses
and Lalla counters with a low kick, right behind Choo 's knee.
Lalla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Choo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Choo throws a nice looking combination but Lalla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Choo swings for the body but Lalla moves out of range.
Choo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lalla half committed to a counter leg kick.
Choo misses with an uppercut.
Choo lands with an uppercut that bounces Lalla off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo throws a hook but Lalla avoids it easily.
Lalla fires out a quick counter leg kick but Choo just manages to avoid it.
Lalla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lalla appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Choo lands a really nice looking cross but Lalla seems unphased.
Choo connects with a single shot there.
Choo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Choo connects with a jab.
Choo swinging wildly here.
Lalla half committed to a counter leg kick.
Choo scores with a shot to the body.
Choo takes a swing at Lalla's ribcage but misses.
Lalla feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lalla avoids the body shot from Choo.
Lalla fires out a quick counter leg kick but Choo just manages to avoid it.
Lalla takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Choo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lalla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Choo scores with a nice right hand.
Choo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lalla looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Lalla tries to move into range but Choo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Choo throws a body punch but Lalla moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Choo misses
and Lalla counters with a thumping low kick.
Choo connects with a nice looking jab.
Choo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lalla had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Lalla.
Choo misses with a looping right.
Lalla half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lalla slips under a jab.
Lalla fires out a quick counter leg kick but Choo just manages to avoid it.
Choo throws a body shot but no joy.
Lalla fires out a quick counter leg kick but Choo just manages to avoid it.
Choo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Choo swings for the body but Lalla moves out of range.
Lalla tried to counter with a leg kick but Choo avoided it.
The fighters circling - Choo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Choo works Lalla's body with a nice hook.
Choo throws an overhand right that lands on Lalla's shoulder, as Lalla tries to avoid the shot.
Mew Choo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Choo looks to land a right hand but Lalla moved out of range.
Choo misses with a wild body shot.
Choo throws a jab when Lalla was well out of range.#CL2#
Choo has Lalla up against the cage in a clinch.
Lalla has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Choo after a bit of a struggle.
Choo working aggressively here.
Lalla is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4##TD#
Lalla gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Choo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Choo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Choo manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Choo's guard.
Choo has momentary wrist control but Lalla slips an elbow through the middle.
Lalla with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lalla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lalla trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Choo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lalla.
Lalla scoring with some ground and pound.
Lalla working some strikes from top position.
Lalla content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Choo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mew Choo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Choo scores with a jab. Lalla acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mew Choo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Choo looks to land a left hand but Lalla moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Lalla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lalla half committed to a counter leg kick.
Choo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lalla circles away quickly and effectively.
As Choo backs away, Lalla returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Choo misses with an uppercut
and Lalla makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Choo throws out a loose jab but Lalla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lalla fires out a quick counter leg kick but Choo just manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Choo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lalla moves away from the strike by Choo.
Choo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lalla looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Choo, as that shot connected.
Choo connects with a looping right hand.
Choo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lalla.
Choo throws a body punch but Lalla moves out of range.
Lalla tried to counter with a leg kick but Choo avoided it.
Choo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lalla was well out of range. Poor timing from Choo.
Lalla looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lalla takes one to the chin there.
Choo wants to clinch up but Lalla keeps it at a distance.
Choo tries to clinch but Lalla is having none of it.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lalla feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Choo clinches.
Lalla wants to take the fight to the mat but Choo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Lalla goes for a takedown in the clinch but Choo prevents it.
Choo stops a takedown attempt from Lalla.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lalla blocking some punches.
Lalla wants a takedown but no success here.
Choo misses with a punch on the inside.
Lalla can't get the takedown.
Lalla goes for a takedown in the clinch but Choo prevents it.
Lalla wants to take the fight to the mat but Choo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Choo jumps into guard, dragging Lalla to the mat.
Lalla with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Choo has momentary wrist control but Lalla slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Choo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lalla defends it easily.
Lalla is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3##SUB2#
Choo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lalla can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lalla chips away with some ground and pound.
Lalla is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lalla is working Choo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lalla connects with a couple of short punches.
Lalla postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lalla postures up and lands a big shot to Choo's brow.
Lalla working some strikes from top position.
Choo has momentary wrist control but Lalla slips an elbow through the middle.
Lalla landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Choo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Lalla is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lalla throws a big elbow that misses.
Lalla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lalla working some strikes from top position.
Lalla scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jaro Lalla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lalla stands up over Choo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalla postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lalla landing with the ground and pound.
Lalla lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mew Choo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Choo digs a good hook to Lalla's body.
Lalla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Choo.
Choo tries to clinch but Lalla is having none of it.
A jab from Choo finds it's way through Lalla's defenses. #CL2#
Choo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Choo prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Lalla lands a takedown into guard.
Lalla passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lalla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lalla cracks Choo with a big elbow. #T1#
Choo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lalla's best efforts.
Choo tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.
Lalla lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Lalla.
Choo taking some punishment here, with Lalla in his half guard. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Choo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Lalla is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Choo actively working from the bottom here.
Lalla lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Lalla is working for a submission of some sort.
Lalla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Lalla slips a nice elbow through Choo's hands, connecting with Choo's forehead.
Choo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lalla scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Choo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lalla is working for a kimura but Choo is defending it quite comfortably.
Lalla looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Choo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalla lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Choo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lalla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Lalla drops an elbow to the side of Choo's head.
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. Lalla connects with a nice short shot to Choo's temple.
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. Lalla connects with a nice short shot to Choo's temple.
Lalla winds up and cracks Choo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lalla slips a nice elbow through Choo's hands, connecting with Choo's forehead.
Choo taking some punishment here, with Lalla in his half guard.
Choo has hold of Lalla's hands but Lalla slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mew Choo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Lalla seems to be working for a kimura but Choo defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Choo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Choo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaro Lalla showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Choo 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mew Choo!

Mew Choo made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Jaro Lalla stepped up to the mic, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 08, 2021
#R1#
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lalla moves away.
Lalla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yataro's waist but Yataro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lalla off to one side.
A nice side step and Yataro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yataro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yataro misses with a looping left.
Lalla has a takedown stuffed.
Yataro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lalla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yataro throws out the jab.
Lalla looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lalla closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yataro but Yataro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yataro.
Nice shot by Yataro.#ROC2#Lalla is rocked!
Lalla shoots in but Yataro avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Yataro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lalla moves away.
Yataro misses with a looping right.
Lalla takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lalla takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lalla takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lalla closes the distance and clinches up with Yataro, looking for a takedown. Lalla pushes Yataro against the cage but Yataro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yataro misses the jab.#T2#
Yataro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lallas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lalla ducks under a wild hook from Yataro.#TD#
Lalla closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lalla lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lalla stops Yataro from standing up.
Lalla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yataro wants to stand and escape but Lalla is having none of it.
Yataro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lalla.
Yataro wants to stand and escape but Lalla is having none of it. #SUB#
Lalla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lalla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yataro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lalla is controlling him.
Lalla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lalla lands a couple of digs.
Lalla postures up in Yataro's guard and throws a big left but Yataro blocks it.
Lalla is working Yataro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lalla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Lalla scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lalla looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yataro is keeping the position for now.
Yataro wants to stand and escape but Lalla is having none of it.
Yataro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lalla accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yataro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lalla is controlling him. #SUB#
Lalla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lalla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lalla scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet but Lalla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalla throwing strikes but missing.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet but Lalla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lalla scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet but Lalla is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Lalla is working Yataro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yataro wants to stand up but Lalla is controlling him.
Yataro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lalla with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lalla postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yataro wants to stand but Lalla is controlling the position.
Lalla connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Lalla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lalla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lalla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet but Lalla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lalla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yataro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lalla in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lalla with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Takayama Yataro will probably get the nod.
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#
Lalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yataro.
Yataro throws a jab when Lalla was well out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.
Nice body punch from Yataro. #TD#
Lalla shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yataro tries to kick Lalla off but Lalla keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yataro defending well though. #SUB#
Yataro is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla.
Lalla sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yataro defending well though. #T1##SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Yataro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yataro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lalla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yataro is trying to stand up here but Lalla is controlling him well. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yataro defends it well.
Lalla winds up and cracks Yataro with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Yataro is defending well.
Lalla prevents Yataro from standing back up.
Lalla landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yataro is looking to escape.
Lalla slips a nice elbow through Yataro's hands, connecting with Yataro's forehead.#T2#
Yataro is trying to stand back up but Lalla is controlling him
Lalla thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yataro's head.
Lalla prevents Yataro from standing back up. #SUB#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yataro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lalla throwing shots but Yataro is blocking nicely.
Lalla 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.
Yataro is trying to stand.
Lalla winds up and cracks Yataro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lalla not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lalla stops Yataro from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Yataro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lalla throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yataro is trying to stand. #SUB#
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yataro sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yataro is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet.
Yataro has hold of Lalla's hands but Lalla slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yataro is trying to stand up here but Lalla is controlling him well.
Lalla scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lalla lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura here.
Yataro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lalla.
Yataro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lalla here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Lalla lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yataro sees it coming and defends easily.
Lalla prevents Yataro from standing back up.
Lalla looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yataro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yataro taking some punishment here, with Lalla in his half guard. #SUB#
Yataro is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura here.
Lalla landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yataro looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yataro defends it well.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaro Lalla dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yataro cracks Lalla with an open hand slap.
Yataro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yataro wants it to stay on the feet.
Lalla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yataro.
The fighters circling - Yataro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lalla tried to counter with a leg kick but Yataro avoided it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lalla.
Yataro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lalla makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lalla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yataro can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yataro lands with a shot to the body.
Yataro throws a lazy uppercut
and Lalla counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Lalla on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Lalla closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yataro quickly recovers to half guard.
Lalla stops Yataro from getting back to his feet.
Lalla scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jaro Lalla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lalla seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lalla throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yataro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lalla stops Yataro from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yataro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lalla stops Yataro from getting back to his feet.
Lalla landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Lalla seems to be working for a kimura but Yataro defends the submission attempt.
Lalla lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Yataro is looking to escape.
Lalla is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yataro defends it well.
Lalla throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Yataro is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla.
Lalla missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lalla throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yataro is looking to escape.#SUB#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yataro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yataro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura here.
Lalla throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yataro defends it well.
Yataro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lalla scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yataro has hold of Lalla's hands but Lalla slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yataro tries to kick Lalla off but Lalla keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lalla sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yataro defending well though.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet.
Lalla not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. Lalla connects with a nice short shot to Yataro's temple.
Yataro is looking to escape.
Lalla thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Lalla is trying for a kimura here. Yataro looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lalla wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaro Lalla!
Our winner, Jaro Lalla, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 04, 2021
#R1##TD2#
Cejudo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lalla's half guard.
Lalla moves into full guard.
Cejudo wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving. #SUB#
Cejudo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lalla to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cejudo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lalla pulls down on the head and he's put Cejudo to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jaro Lalla!
An out of breath Jaro Lalla thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Henry Cejudo was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes when you think something is shiny and gold, it tends to be rusted and bronze, but that's just the way it is, man.'.

 

Event: CFC 435A: New Genesis     
Date:   Oct 18, 2021
#R1##KD2#
Vuce lands a left and a right that sends Lalla crashing to the canvas! Vuce dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Lalla is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Lalla is working to get back to half guard.
Oh Lalla is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vuce cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lalla is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vuce is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Lalla goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Vuce!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leo Vuce!
Leo Vuce thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jaro Lalla spoke after the fight, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 24, 2021
#R1##TD#
Lalla throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Saetang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lalla is in Saetang's guard.
Saetang wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Saetang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saetang manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Saetang's guard. #SUB#
Lalla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lalla advances to half guard. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saetang defends it well. #SUB#
Lalla is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Saetang is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaro Lalla!
An out of breath Jaro Lalla thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 13, 2021
#R1##TD2#
Lalla shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zetsika is trying to defend but Lalla finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Zetsika pushes Lalla off and gets back to his feet.
Zetsika tries to clinch up but Lalla circles away and keeps his distance.
Zetsika swings for the body but Lalla moves out of range.
Lalla gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD#
Zetsika scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Zetsika thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lalla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zetsika 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.#T1#
Lalla gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Zetsika has control of the leg.
Zetsika seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lalla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zetsika is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lalla has a closed guard, preventing Zetsika from standing up.
Zetsika trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zetsika avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for a guillotine here but Zetsika defends easily.
Zetsika throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lalla works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lalla has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at JAG Battle Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Zetsika is looking to work some ground and pound but Lalla has wrist control.
Lalla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zetsika's guard. #REVB#
Lalla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lalla is standing up over Zetsika. Zetsika looks to escape but Lalla dives into side control.
Lalla working the ground and pound but Zetsika is defending the strikes. #T3#
Zetsika tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Zetsika keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lalla with good strikes from the mount here!
Lalla lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zetsika hang on?
Zetsika wants to control but Lalla is having none of it.#T4#
Zetsika wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Zetsika is trying to escape the mount.
Zetsika regains half guard.#ES#
Zetsika kicks Lalla off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Zetsika will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zetsika tries to clinch but Lalla moves out of range.
Zetsika misses with a lunging right hand
and Lalla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lalla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zetsika.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Zetsika avoids it with no problem.
Lalla on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD#
Lalla tries to sprawl but Zetsika drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zetsika lands a nice short elbow.
Zetsika is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lalla is looking for a sweep. Zetsika is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lalla has hold of Zetsika's hands but Zetsika slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Lalla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Zetsika missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zetsika lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lalla works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Lalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zetsika can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Lalla working for a triangle but Zetsika defends it easily.
Antonio Zetsika overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zetsika wanted to stand there but Lalla had control of the position. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zetsika defends well.#T2#
Lalla has a closed guard, preventing Zetsika from standing up.
Zetsika is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around?
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Zetsika from controlling successfully.
Lalla throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SU#
Zetsika stands up and waves to Lalla to follow him.
Antonio Zetsika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lalla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zetsika looks to score with a jab to the body but Lalla is just out of range.
Lalla wants to counter with a clinch but Zetsika pushes him away.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lalla enables Zetsika to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lalla manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zetsika is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Zetsika with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Lalla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zetsika is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lalla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zetsika pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalla is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zetsika defends well.
Zetsika postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zetsika wants to get up but he can't break Lalla's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zetsika working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lalla's head.#T4#
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Zetsika from controlling successfully.
Zetsika is pushing down on Lalla's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lalla is fighting to maintain full guard but Zetsika has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zetsika is controlling the pace.
Zetsika passes to full mount!
Lalla is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zetsika scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lalla?
Zetsika is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lalla can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC#Lalla is rocked!
Zetsika scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Zetsika dominated that second round.
That's time! Zetsika's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Zetsika swings for the body but Lalla moves out of range.
Zetsika comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zetsika lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zetsika.
Lalla is still on wobbly legs! Can Zetsika finish him?
Zetsika lands a jab-cross combination.
Zetsika throws a head kick but Lalla moves out of range.
Lalla with the counter takedown but Zetsika avoids it easily.
Zetsika fails to land with a series of punches.
Lalla seems to have recovered his senses.
Antonio Zetsika is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zetsika throws a right and a left that Lalla avoids nicely.
Lalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zetsika. #TD2#
Lalla is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zetsika's half guard.#T1#
Zetsika on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lalla working the head and body with strikes.
Zetsika is looking to control Lalla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zetsika avoid being mounted?
Zetsika is looking to escape.
Zetsika taking some punishment here, with Lalla in his half guard.
Lalla lands strikes from half guard.
Zetsika has hold of Lalla's hands but Lalla slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Lalla not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Zetsika is defending well.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zetsika tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.
Lalla thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lalla is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zetsika trying to control here. #T3#
Zetsika is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lalla thows a huge punch but Zetsika dodges it nicely.
Zetsika looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalla scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lalla has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zetsika has hold of Lalla's hands but Lalla slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zetsika gets back to full guard.
Zetsika avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Antonio Zetsika is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zetsika is trying to keep Lalla in close.
Lalla keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zetsika's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lalla postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zetsika working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lalla.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaro Lalla.
Well Zetsika has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Antonio Zetsika!

Jaro Lalla spoke after the fight, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 01, 2021
#R1#
Kazimierz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kazimierz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lalla.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Lalla takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kazimierz misses with a low kick.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Kazimierz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Lalla wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lalla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kazimierz scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Kazimierz prevents Lalla from improving his position.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kazimierz pulls his head out easily.
Kazimierz performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lalla is looking for a sweep. Kazimierz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kazimierz wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy.
Lalla wants to get back to full guard.
Lalla keeps trying to improve his position.
Kazimierz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lalla!
A nice elbow there by Kazimierz.
Kazimierz content just to control the position here.
Kazimierz with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Kazimierz controlling from the full mount.
Lalla is looking to improve his position but Kazimierz isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Lalla that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've been informed that Lalla has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lalla sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Kazimierz has control of the leg.
Lalla is refusing to be controlled, as Kazimierz sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Kazimierz not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing that Kazimierz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kazimierz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kazimierz wants to stand but Lalla has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksander Kazimierz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lalla blocks a head kick by Kazimierz. #TD#
Kazimierz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Kazimierz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lalla blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kazimierz. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kazimierz is trying to control the action in half guard but Lalla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Kazimierz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Kazimierz is looking to take a break and control but Lalla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kazimierz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lalla.
Lalla is looking to regain half guard here but Kazimierz keeps moving and retains side control.
Lalla is still trying to improve position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kazimierz trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Kazimierz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around?
The strikes coming from Kazimierz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lalla manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kazimierz is trying to maintain the position but Lalla is very close to passing his half guard.
Kazimierz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Lalla not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kazimierz is concentrating on defense, preventing Lalla from advancing position.
Kazimierz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lalla lands a nice short elbow.
Kazimierz is doing well to control the position and prevent Lalla from advancing to side control.
Kazimierz is trying to stand up here but Lalla is controlling him well.
Kazimierz trying to control but Lalla postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lalla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kazimierz trying to control here.
Lalla looks to land a strike but Kazimierz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lalla working some strikes from top position.
Kazimierz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lalla's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lalla chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jaro Lalla will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice body punch from Kazimierz. #TD#
Kazimierz gets a double leg takedown into Lalla's guard.
Kazimierz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kazimierz passes Lalla's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Kazimierz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lalla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kazimierz wants to stand but Lalla has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kazimierz pulls his head out easily.
Lalla works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kazimierz wants to stand but Lalla has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kazimierz advances position into side control!
Lalla is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Kazimierz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lalla to his feet. #TD#
Kazimierz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lalla looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aleksander Kazimierz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Kazimierz stands up.
Kazimierz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lalla. #TD#
Kazimierz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Kazimierz seems to be working for a kimura but Lalla defends the submission attempt.
Lalla regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4##SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kazimierz defends well.
Lalla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kazimierz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazimierz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lalla tries to roll over but Kazimierz keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Kazimierz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kazimierz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Kazimierz!

Aleksander Kazimierz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Jaro Lalla had this to say: '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 21, 2021
#R1##TD#
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kazimierz trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Kazimierz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lalla works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lalla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lalla looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kazimierz has picked Lalla up and slammed him! Lalla can't keep hold of the triangle and Kazimierz manages to pass to side control!
Lalla on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kazimierz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kazimierz taking a breather here. #T1#
Lalla takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lalla is looking to reverse the position.
Lalla is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kazimierz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kazimierz is looking to advance position but Lalla won't allow it.
Lalla is not content to let Kazimierz control the position.
Lalla landing strikes from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Kazimierz has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kazimierz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for subs from the bottom but Kazimierz mounts him!
Lalla can't escape the position.
Lalla regains half guard.
Kazimierz wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kazimierz is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lalla to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kazimierz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kazimierz wanted to stand there but Lalla had control of the position.
Kazimierz scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kazimierz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Kazimierz stands and steps away. Lalla gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've been informed that Lalla has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
No joy there for Kazimierz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kazimierz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kazimierz misses with a right hand
and Lalla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kazimierz is looking to clinch but Lalla is avoiding it.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Kazimierz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Lalla isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kazimierz stacks Lalla on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kazimierz!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lalla regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksander Kazimierz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kazimierz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kazimierz looks to throw a body kick
and Lalla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kazimierz cracks Lalla with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kazimierz throws a front kick aimed at Lalla's knee but Lalla avoids it well. #TD#
Kazimierz scores with a takedown into Lalla's guard.
Lalla throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kazimierz content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lalla has locked up a guillotine! Lalla's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kazimierz is holding on here and Lalla must be using up a lot of energy. Kazimierz has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lalla gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaro Lalla!
Jaro Lalla thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 821 Crosby vs. Krison     
Date:   Aug 07, 2021
#R1#
Andermatt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lalla slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a chopping leg kick but Lalla manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been told by Andermatt's head coaches at Average Joe�s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andermatt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lalla flicks out a counter leg kick but Andermatt steps away.
Andermatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andermatt dips to his left and cracks Lalla with an uppercut!
A big left from Andermatt misses.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andermatt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andermatt sizes up Lalla with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lalla staying out of range there.#CL#
Andermatt has Lalla up against the cage in a clinch.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lalla has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Andermatt is trying to keep an underhook but Lalla manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lalla working Andermatt over with strikes.
Lalla missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andermatt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Andermatt is trying to maintain the position but Lalla is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Lalla thows a huge punch but Andermatt dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Andermatt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage.
Lalla has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at JAG Battle Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lalla missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andermatt tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andermatt is controlling Lalla's trapped leg to prevent Lalla from advancing to side control.
Lalla not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lalla sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andermatt defending well though.
Lalla prevents Andermatt from improving his position.#SUB2#
Lalla is working for a kimura but Andermatt is defending it quite comfortably.
Lalla thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andermatt's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andermatt trying to control here.
Lalla not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lalla thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lalla seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Andermatt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andermatt is looking to control Lalla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andermatt avoid being mounted?
Andermatt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lalla is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Lalla lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lalla has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andermatt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andermatt keeping hold of Lalla's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Andermatt is defending well. #SUB2#
Lalla is working for a kimura but Andermatt is defending it quite comfortably.
Lalla working Andermatt over with strikes.
Lalla is thwarting Andermatt's attempts to control the position.
Andermatt tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.
Andermatt holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Lalla missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andermatt trying to control but Lalla postures up.
Ground and pound from Lalla.
Lalla missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andermatt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Andermatt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andermatt.
Andermatt working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lalla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andermatt's guard. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Andermatt is defending well.
Andermatt is positioning himself well to prevent Lalla advancing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaro Lalla dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lalla drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andermatt clobbers Lalla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Andermatt misses
and Lalla counters with a straight right hand.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Lalla moves out of range.
Lalla tries a quick counter leg kick but Andermatt is wise to it.
Andermatt throws out a leg kick but Lalla moves out of range and Andermatt only half commits.
Lalla steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Andermatt. That one must have hurt.
Andermatt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A low kick lands for Andermatt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lalla checks it well.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lalla slips a straight right by Andermatt.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andermatt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andermatt scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Lalla tries a quick counter leg kick but Andermatt is wise to it.
Lalla blocks a jab.
Andermatt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roger Andermatt is winning the standup battle so far.
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andermatt takes a swing at Lalla's ribcage but misses.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Andermatt avoids it with no problem.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andermatt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lalla has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lalla and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lalla takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andermatt throws out a loose jab but Lalla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andermatt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around?
Andermatt misses with a straight right.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick and Lalla moves out of range easily.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Lalla bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Andermatt sneaks out the side door and pushes Lalla away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lalla moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andermatt throws a right hand that misses
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt tries to clinch up but Lalla circles away and keeps his distance.
Andermatt thows a leg kick but Lalla checks it
and Lalla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andermatt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andermatt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Andermatt coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Lalla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lalla keeps the fight on the outside.
Andermatt throws an overhand right that lands on Lalla's shoulder, as Lalla tries to avoid the shot.
Lalla avoids a kick to the body.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andermatt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lalla on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andermatt. Andermatt obviously looking to wear him down.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lalla at a distance.
Lalla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lalla checks a low kick from Andermatt.
Andermatt backing away here, and Lalla unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lalla takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt misses with a left hand
and Lalla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andermatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lalla moves away.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Andermatt avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Andermatt throws a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Andermatt lands a nice hook to Lalla's body. Lalla takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Andermatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lalla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andermatt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andermatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lalla slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Lalla moves out of range as Andermatt strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Andermatt stuns Lalla with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andermatt throws a solid leg kick but Lalla takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andermatt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Lalla checks a low kick from Andermatt.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lalla blocks a leg kick.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lalla takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Andermatt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lalla takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lalla ducks right into an uppercut from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andermatt swings for the body but Lalla moves out of range.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Andermatt avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Andermatt as Lalla shoots in.
A leg kick checked by Lalla.
Lalla appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lalla.
Lalla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Andermatt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andermatt throws a low kick but Lalla avoids it.
Andermatt backing away here, and Lalla unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Andermatt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Andermatt avoids it with no problem.
Lalla avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the body from Andermatt misses
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt looks to land a right hand but Lalla moved out of range.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Lalla moves out of range.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalla manages to avoid it.
Andermatt with a hook.
Lalla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
A jab lands there for Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a jab when Lalla was well out of range.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lalla blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick and Lalla moves out of range easily.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andermatt misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Andermatt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lalla doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lalla moves forwards but Andermatt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andermatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lalla has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lalla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Lalla flicks out a counter leg kick but Andermatt steps away.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Andermatt avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Andermatt throws a lazy body kick
and Lalla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lalla staying out of range there.
Andermatt throws a low kick but Lalla avoids it.
Andermatt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andermatt throws a hook but Lalla blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Andermatt misses with a low kick as Lalla jumps back.
Andermatt tries to land a front kick but Lalla steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andermatt sprawls well. Andermatt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Andermatt. #T4#
Lalla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andermatt thows a body kick. Lalla tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Andermatt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lalla tries a quick counter leg kick but Andermatt is wise to it.
Lalla shoots in but Andermatt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lalla.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Andermatt avoids it with no problem.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Andermatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andermatt wants to clinch
and Lalla counters with a straight right hand.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalla manages to avoid it.
Andermatt tests Lalla's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Andermatt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Andermatt 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Andermatt!

An out of breath Roger Andermatt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: SYN 810 Zulu vs. Grabber     
Date:   Jul 03, 2021
#R1#
Joe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lalla.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joe scores with a body shot.
Lalla takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Glass Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe throws a jab but it's blocked by Lalla.
Decent striking displayed by Joe there.
Lalla blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lalla avoids the body shot from Joe.
Joe backing away here, and Lalla unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lalla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lalla tries a quick counter leg kick but Joe is wise to it.
Joe cracks a nice hook into Lalla's ribs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.
Joe is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lalla moves away.
Joe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lalla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joe misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Lalla moves away from the strike by Joe.
Lalla shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Joe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lalla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joe circles away.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Joe throws a series of punches but Lalla moves out of range.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lalla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joe throws out the jab.
Joe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lalla has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Lalla does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.#T2#
Lalla moves away from the strike by Joe.
Joe throws a body punch but Lalla moves out of range.
Joe misses with a wild body shot.
Lalla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joe jabs Lalla right on the nose. Lalla blinks but takes it well.
Lalla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joe.#TD2#
Lalla drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lalla is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe has wrist control.#SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lalla postures up and lands a big shot to Joe's brow. #T3#
Joe pulls Lalla in close to prevent any damage.
Lalla in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lalla has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at JAG Battle Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lalla throws a strike but Joe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Joe pushes down on Lalla's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joe pulls his head out easily.
Lalla has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lalla on the ground.
Joe prevents Lalla from improving his position.#T4##SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Joe trying to control from half guard but Lalla is working away.
Joe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe 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#
Joe throws a body punch but Lalla moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lalla.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lalla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joe.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Joe avoids it with no problem.
Joe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joe throws a body shot but no joy.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joe but Joe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe throws an off balance right hand
and Lalla counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joe.
Joe connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Joe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lalla counters with a straight right hand.
Joe misses with a shot to the body
and Lalla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Lalla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around?
Joe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lalla on the side of the head.
Joe throws a shot from downtown. Lalla moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Joe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lalla.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Joe avoids it with no problem.
Lalla moves away from the strike by Joe.
Lalla tries a quick counter leg kick but Joe is wise to it.
Joe throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Good exchange - Joe coming out on top.
Joe misses with a looping right.#T2#
Joe throws a sloppy body shot
and Lalla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe misses with a double jab.
Joe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lalla.
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Joe misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lalla blocks a jab.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lalla was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Joe avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Lalla drives through with a takedown into Joe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lalla is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe has wrist control.
Lalla is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Joe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lalla postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Joe has momentary wrist control but Lalla slips an elbow through the middle.
Lalla is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe has wrist control.
Joe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lalla throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Lalla has gone for a leg lock! Joe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lalla's guard.#REVR#
Joe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalla is keeping the position for now.
Joe trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Lalla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lalla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joe defends it easily.
Joe trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lalla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joe circles away.
Joe lands a glancing blow to the side of Lalla's head.
Lalla ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joe misses with a hook
and Lalla counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Joe misses the target.
Joe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Joe avoids it with no problem.
Lalla ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe throws an overhand right that lands on Lalla's shoulder, as Lalla tries to avoid the shot.
Lalla avoids the body shot from Joe.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Joe avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Joe misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Joe throws a jab but it's blocked by Lalla.
Joe misses with a left hand
and Joe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Lalla.
Lalla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lalla staying out of range there.
Joe misses with a looping right.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lalla shoots for a double leg takedown but Joe sprawls well. He's pushed Lalla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lalla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joe looks to land a left hand but Lalla moved out of range nicely.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joe.
Lalla tries a quick counter leg kick but Joe is wise to it.
Joe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joe throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Lalla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joe.
Joe throws a hook to the side of Lalla's head but Lalla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Lalla walks into a jab.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lalla.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joe lands with a nice body punch.
Joe cracks a nice hook into Lalla's ribs.
Joe throws an overhand right that lands on Lalla's shoulder, as Lalla tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Joe.
Joe misses with an uppercut. Lalla saw that one coming.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Joe avoids it with no problem.
Lalla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joe.#T3#
Lalla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Joe takes a swing at Lalla's ribcage but misses.
Joe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joe throws a big shot that misses.
Joe connects with a looping right hand.
Joe throws a hook but Lalla avoids it easily.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joe throws out a loose jab but Lalla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lalla slips under a jab from Joe.
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lalla was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Joe throws a sloppy body shot
and Lalla counters with a stiff right hand.
Glass Joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Joe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lalla blocks a jab.
No luck for Lalla with that takedown attempt.
Joe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Joe misses with a hook
and Lalla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lalla was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
Joe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lalla has a takedown stuffed.
Joe tries to bum rush Lalla with a series of wild strikes but Lalla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Joe does it's job there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glass Joe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glass Joe!

An out of breath Glass Joe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jaro Lalla stepped up to the mic, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: ALPHA-1: Super Series I     
Date:   May 08, 2021
#R1#
Zetsika thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Zetsika feints and as Lalla raises his hands in defense, Zetsika changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zetsika works over Lalla with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zetsika accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lalla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zetsika. #SUB2#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zetsika doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lalla is tightening it up a little... Zetsika has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Zetsika reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Zetsika taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lalla!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jaro Lalla!
After winning the bout, Jaro Lalla thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SMASH: Knox vs Steelers 2     
Date:   Mar 27, 2021
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Backman there.
Backman throws a series of punches but Lalla moves out of range.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Backman avoids it with no problem.
Backman misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman lands the left hand.
Backman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Backman loads up on a big right hand but Lalla slips the punch.
A right-left combo lands from Backman. #ROC#Lalla is rocked!
George Backman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backman throws an overhand right that lands on Lalla's shoulder, as Lalla tries to avoid the shot.
Backman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lalla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Backman.
Backman throws a hook but Lalla avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman misses with the combination.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Backman misses.
We've been told by Backman's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Lalla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Backman.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Backman. #TD2#
Lalla scores with a takedown into Backman's guard.#SUB2#
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Backman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Backman manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Backman's guard.
Lalla has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at JAG Battle Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Backman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lalla on the ground.
Backman is looking to stand up but Lalla isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Backman is keeping the position for now.
Lalla advances to half guard.
Backman is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Lalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Backman is controlling Lalla's trapped leg to prevent Lalla from advancing to side control.
Backman trying to get back to full guard but Lalla takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Backman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Backman tries to hold on but Lalla pushes him away. #SUB2#
Lalla goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Backman is on top in guard.
Lalla has a closed guard, preventing Backman from standing up. #SU#
Backman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lalla takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Backman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lalla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Backman looks to land a left hand but Lalla moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Backman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Backman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backman throws a hook but Lalla blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lalla moves away.
Backman leaves Lalla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lalla to counter with a crisp jab.
Backman looks to land a combination but Lalla avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Backman misses its intended target. #T1#
Backman looks to throw the jab but Lalla is out of range.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lalla moves out of range as Backman strikes.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Backman.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Backman as he avoids it easily.
Backman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around?
Lalla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Backman.
Backman misses with a two punch combination.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Backman throws a series of punches but Lalla moves out of range.
Backman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lalla.
George Backman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Backman looks to land a left hand but Lalla moved out of range nicely.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Backman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Backman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Lalla moves out of range of the strikes.
Lalla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Backman.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Backman scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backman dips to his left and cracks Lalla with an uppercut!
Lalla is still on wobbly legs! Can Backman finish him?
Lalla defending well as Backman loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lalla seems to have recovered his senses.
Backman throws a right and a left that both miss.
George Backman is winning the standup battle so far.
Backman throws a hook but Lalla blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.
A quick step to the side and Backman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
George Backman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Lalla moves out of range as Backman strikes.
Lalla shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Lalla staying out of range there.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Backman scores with a nice head shot.
Lalla takes one to the side of the head.
Lalla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Backman misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman throws a jab when Lalla was well out of range.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Backman digs a good body shot into Lalla's ribs.
Backman throws an overhand right that lands on Lalla's shoulder, as Lalla tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Backman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lalla ducks under a wild hook from Backman.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lalla is defended easily by Backman.
Lalla moves out of range as Backman strikes.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Backman misses the jab.
Backman misses with a straight right.
Lalla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lalla takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Backman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Backman avoids it with no problem.
Backman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Backman lands a really nice looking cross but Lalla seems unphased.
Backman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Backman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaro Lalla's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Backman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Backman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lalla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Backman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lalla blocks a jab.
Backman throws a jab but it's blocked by Lalla.
Backman throws a hook but Lalla blocks it.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Backman avoids it with no problem.
Lalla is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman looks to land a right hand but Lalla moved out of range.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Backman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lalla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Backman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lalla on the side of the head.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Backman. Those never looked like landing.
Lalla slips under a jab from Backman.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman throws a series of punches but Lalla moves out of range.
Backman misses the shot to the body.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Backman leaves Lalla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Backman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Backman throws a looping overhand right but Lalla ducks down to avoid it.
Backman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lalla darts in looking for a takedown but Backman gets double underhooks and turns Lalla into the cage.
Backman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Backman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lalla back to the cage. Backman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Backman.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Backman avoids it with no problem.
Backman cracks Lalla with an open hand slap.
Backman misses with a hook. Lalla ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Backman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lalla flicks out a counter leg kick but Backman steps away.
Backman throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Backman misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backman throws a body punch but Lalla moves out of range.
Lalla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Backman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lalla on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lalla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backman. #T3#
Lalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Backman.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Backman, as that shot connected.
Lalla has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Backman throws a hook but Lalla avoids it easily.
Lalla slips a jab from Backman.
Lalla only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Backman looks to score with a jab to the body but Lalla is just out of range.
Lalla dives in and grabs Backman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Backman pushes down on Lalla's head and hops out.
George Backman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Backman throws a combination that misses
and Lalla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Backman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Backman misses with a right hand
and Lalla counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Backman misses.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Backman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lalla doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Backman throws a hook to the side of Lalla's head but Lalla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Backman avoids it with no problem.
Backman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lalla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lalla flicks out a counter leg kick but Backman steps away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backman throws a jab when Lalla was well out of range.
Lalla moves away from the strike by Backman.
A big left from Backman misses.
Lalla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A punch lands to the side of Lalla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lalla slips a jab and a cross from Backman.
Backman throws a hook to the side of Lalla's head but Lalla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman with a hook.
George Backman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Backman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Backman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Backman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Backman!

George Backman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Jaro Lalla had this to say: '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: SMASH: Nekele vs Knox     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Viktorov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Viktorov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lalla, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Lalla has Viktorov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lalla pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Viktorov tumbling to the mat - Lalla dives into Viktorov's guard.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viktorov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Viktorov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lalla passes into half guard.
Lalla uses his free foot to push down on Viktorov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Viktorov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Viktorov manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Lalla tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lalla has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Viktorov can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to get an arm triangle but Viktorov is defending well. #SUB2#
Lalla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Viktorov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Viktorov seems to be working for a kimura but Lalla defends the submission attempt.
Viktorov trying to advance position but Lalla counters by regaining guard. #T2##SUB2#
Viktorov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lalla has locked up a guillotine! Lalla's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Viktorov is holding on here and Lalla must be using up a lot of energy. Viktorov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lalla gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaro Lalla!
A very excited looking Jaro Lalla made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SMASH: Dionisy vs Gustafsson     
Date:   Jan 30, 2021
#R1##TD2#
Barbosa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lalla is trying to defend but Barbosa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Barbosa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lalla is refusing to be controlled, as Barbosa sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Barbosa is stalling here but it's allowed Lalla to get half guard.
Barbosa works his way into full mount!
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lalla is looking to escape.
Lalla is looking to improve his position but Barbosa isn't that keen on the idea.#T2##SUB2#
Barbosa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lalla turns into him and now he's in Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but instead Lalla has moved into half guard.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barbosa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lalla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lalla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but Barbosa defending well. #T3#
Barbosa is looking to get back to full guard here but Lalla has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB#
Lalla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barbosa is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lalla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barbosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Lalla is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Barbosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.
Barbosa trying to control but Lalla postures up.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Barbosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barbosa has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Barbosa is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Caio Barbosa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Barbosa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lalla's guard.#SUB#
Lalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barbosa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa trying to control the position but Lalla is working away. #SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lalla has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Barbosa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barbosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Lalla prevents Barbosa from improving position.
Barbosa controlling the position.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Lalla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Lalla sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lalla has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barbosa moves into full mount! Lalla won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Barbosa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lalla has worked his arm free - good work by Lalla!
Lalla is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Barbosa moves into full mount!
Barbosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lalla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barbosa wants to take Lalla's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Barbosa 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##TD2#
Barbosa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lalla did well to prevent Barbosa getting side control.
Barbosa is pressing down on Lalla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lalla is holding on for now.
Lalla works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Caio Barbosa has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Barbosa has gone for a leg lock! Lalla slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barbosa's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Lalla postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barbosa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lalla, into his guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa advances to half guard. #T1#
Lalla won't allow Barbosa to pass to mount.
Barbosa passes to side control. #SUB2#
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lalla, who protects the arm well.
Lalla tries to buck Barbosa off but Barbosa is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barbosa wants to control for a moment but Lalla uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Barbosa is pressing down on Lalla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lalla is holding on for now. #SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Barbosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Barbosa passes to side control.
Lalla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barbosa's best efforts.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but Lalla defending well. #SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lalla defends it well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barbosa wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy.
Barbosa trying to mount his opponent but Lalla defends it.
Barbosa is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Barbosa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lalla's half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barbosa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Barbosa!

An out of breath and clearly excited Caio Barbosa thanked Top Gun Nutrition 160q 4 $150 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: SMASH: Lynn vs Alela     
Date:   Jan 02, 2021
#R1#
Backman takes a swing at Lalla's ribcage but misses.
Backman tries to bum rush Lalla with a series of wild strikes but Lalla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Backman misses with a two punch combination.
Backman throws a leg kick but Lalla checks it.
A big right from Backman misses.
Backman misses with a leg kick.
Backman stuffs the takedown.
Lalla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Backman throws out the jab. #TD2#
Lalla manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Backman on his heels. He'll look to pass Backman's guard now, I'm sure.
Lalla looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Backman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lalla on the ground.#SUB2#
Backman is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla.
Backman is trying to stand. #T1##SUB2#
Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Backman is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Lalla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backman is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Backman sees it coming and defends easily.
Backman is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Backman sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Backman tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Backman is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Backman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla. #SUB2#
Lalla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3##SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Backman defends it well. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Backman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura here.
Backman trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Backman is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Backman defends it well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lalla trying to mount his opponent but Backman defends it. #SUB2#
Lalla seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Lalla seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #ES#
Backman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaro Lalla 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#
Backman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lalla.
Backman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Backman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lalla eats them both and turns towards Backman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Backman throws a big shot that misses.
Lalla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice jab there from Backman.
Backman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lalla.
Backman misses the jab.
Lalla walks into a stiff left hand from Backman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman looks to throw the jab but Lalla is out of range.
Backman backing away here, and Lalla unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
No luck for Lalla with that takedown attempt.
Backman is looking to counter punch.
George Backman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Lalla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Backman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lalla doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Backman counter with a right hand.
Backman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lalla has a takedown stuffed.
Backman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lalla flicks out a counter leg kick but Backman steps away.
A shot to the liver by Backman. Beautiful body shot.
Backman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Backman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Backman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Backman connects with a body shot that sends Lalla's belly button to the back.
Lalla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Backman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lalla shoots in and drives through. Backman sprawls well.
Lalla blocks a jab.
Backman misses the shot to the body.
Lalla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but Backman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lalla drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Backman connects with a single shot there.
George Backman is winning the standup battle so far.
Lalla tries for a takedown but Backman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lalla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Backman lands the left hand.
A big left from Backman misses. #T3#
Lalla goes for a double leg but Backman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Backman continues to drive forward.
Lalla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
George Backman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Backman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Lalla is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Lalla misses with a takedown attempt
and Backman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lalla is still on wobbly legs! Can Backman finish him?
Backman lands with a shot to the body.
Lalla seems to have recovered his senses.
Backman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around?
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Backman sprawls well. Backman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
Lalla checks a leg kick.
Backman misses with an uppercut.
Backman misses with a low kick.
Backman backing away here, and Lalla unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Backman lands a nice hook to Lalla's body. Lalla takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Backman throws a lazy right hand but Lalla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lalla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Backman's waist but Backman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lalla off to one side. #TD2#
Lalla closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Backman to the mat! Backman manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Backman is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Backman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Backman manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Backman's guard. #SUB2#
Lalla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lalla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jaro Lalla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Backman wants to sweep here but Lalla controlling him for the moment.
Backman has Lalla pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Backman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaro Lalla's cut.
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##TD2#
Lalla shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lalla was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Backman tries to bench press Lalla off him but Lalla keeps the position. #SUB2#
Lalla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Backman is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lalla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Backman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB2#
Lalla is trying to get an arm triangle but Backman is defending well. #SUB2#
Lalla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Backman, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Lalla goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Backman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lalla but great work by Backman.
Lalla managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Backman.
Backman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Lalla is not content to let Backman control the position.
Lalla is trying to get back to half guard.
Backman is staying tight to Lalla's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU#
Backman decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lalla to his feet.
Backman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Backman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good shot there by Backman.
Backman jabs Lalla to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Lalla shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Backman pushes Lalla off and scrambles back to his feet.
Backman misses with a two punch combination.
Lalla feints a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lalla walks into a left hand.
Lalla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lalla is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Backman.#T4#
Lalla goes for a double leg but Backman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Backman continues to drive forward.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Backman sprawls well. Backman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
George Backman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Lalla walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Backman with a jab.#TD2#
Lalla closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Backman is pressing down on Lalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Backman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Backman manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Backman's guard.
Lalla advances position into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
George Backman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Backman 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Backman!

George Backman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Jaro Lalla had this to say: '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: SMASH: Granger vs Bee     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1#
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nordskov throws a push kick but Lalla slaps the foot to one side.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nordskov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lalla stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nordskov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Nordskov lands the left hand.
A solid body kick from Nordskov.
Lalla on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nordskov thumps Lalla with a low kick.
Lalla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nordskov but Nordskov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov is looking to chop away at Lalla's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.#T1#
Lalla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nordskov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lalla avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to clinch up.
Lalla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick by Nordskov misses
and Lalla counters with a straight right hand.
Lalla avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lalla doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lalla is just out of range.
Lalla slips a jab from Nordskov.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lalla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nordskov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice defenses there by Lalla.#TD2#
Lalla looking to score a takedown here. Nordskov is defending well but Lalla drives through and ends up in Nordskov's guard.#SUB2#
Lalla drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nordskov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nordskov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nordskov!

Lalla is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Lalla gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nordskov in particular looking to stall.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nordskov is pressing down on Lalla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lalla is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nordskov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Nordskov tries to sprawl but Lalla drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Nordskov is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nordskov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Nordskov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Nordskov is trying to maintain the position but Lalla is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Nordskov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lalla is working for a kimura but Nordskov is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nordskov is controlling Lalla's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nordskov is pressing down on Lalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Lalla is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nordskov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nordskov has escaped and now he's on top!
#SUB2#
Lalla throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nordskov uses it to pass to side control. #T3#
Nordskov staying calm.
Nordskov trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Nordskov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lalla tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalla looks to move to half guard but instead Nordskov has passed into mount! Damn!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nordskov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalla manages to avoid it.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Lalla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nordskov can pounce on him.
Nordskov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nordskov swings for the body but Lalla moves out of range.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Lalla moves out of range.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nordskov throws a right hand that misses
and Lalla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Nordskov. No joy for Lalla on that attempt.
Nordskov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lalla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nordskov pinned against the cage. Nordskov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Nordskov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Lalla's head but Lalla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov lands a right hook to the body.
Nordskov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lalla will feel that in the morning.
Nordskov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good work by Lalla as he checks the leg kick.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Lalla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lalla is out of range and Nordskov settles back down.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov delivers a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
A nice leg kick from Nordskov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lalla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2##CL#
Nordskov has Lalla up against the cage in a clinch.
Lalla tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mads Nordskov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Lalla changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nordskov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lalla's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov connects with a jab.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Nordskov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lalla on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Nordskov misses its intended target.
Nordskov scores with a body shot. #T3#
Nordskov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lalla. Lalla circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nordskov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lalla counter with a right hand.
Lalla takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lalla goes for a double leg but Nordskov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nordskov continues to drive forward.
Nordskov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lalla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov throws out a powerful jab.
Nordskov misses with a two punch combination.
Lalla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nordskov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lalla somewhat.
Nordskov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around?
Nordskov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lalla's head.
Nordskov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lalla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lalla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lalla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lalla avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lalla blocks the body kick.
Lalla's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nordskov misses with a low kick as Lalla jumps back.
A jab lands there for Nordskov.#CL#
Nordskov clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands an uppercut.
Nordskov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lalla.
Lalla goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nordskov prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov clearly takes 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.#R4#
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lalla.
Lalla takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nordskov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Lalla keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lalla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nordskov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice jab there from Nordskov.
No luck for Lalla with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Lalla moved out of range.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Lalla avoids it.
Lalla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lalla moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
Nordskov scores with a nice body kick.
Nordskov connects with a single shot there.
Nordskov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nordskov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nordskov connects with a right hand. Lalla shakes it off.
Nordskov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nordskov throws a leg kick which misses Lalla's front leg but catches the back leg as Lalla tries to avoid it.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Lalla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mads Nordskov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Lalla moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lalla has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A lazy body kick from Nordskov
and Lalla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Nordskov there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov lands a glancing blow to the side of Lalla's head.
Nordskov slaps away a takedown attempt from Lalla, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nordskov throws an off balance right hand
and Lalla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lalla has time to react.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nordskov connects with a crisp jab.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nordskov connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Nordskov throws a front kick that sends Lalla stumbling back into the cage.
Nordskov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nordskov lands an overhand right.
Lalla dives in and grabs Nordskov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nordskov pushes down on Lalla's head and hops out.
Nordskov tries a low kick but Lalla avoids it.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov throws a good cross that connects.
Lalla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov wants to clinch.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lalla was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Lalla shoots in and drives through. Nordskov sprawls well.
Nordskov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalla manages to avoid it.
Nordskov misses with a right hand
and Lalla counters with a straight right hand.
Nordskov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lalla's head.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lalla checks a leg kick nicely.
Nordskov lands a glancing blow to the side of Lalla's head.
Lalla might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov throws a push kick but Lalla slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lalla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Lalla moved away.
Lalla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov had his way with Jaro Lalla in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Decent striking displayed by Nordskov there.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nordskov doesn't manage to clinch there - Lalla circles away.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lalla keeps the fight on the outside.
Nordskov throws a hook but Lalla blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Lalla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nordskov's guard.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nordskov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Lalla is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nordskov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nordskov has escaped and now he's on top!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Nordskov continues to stall.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
More hug and hope from Nordskov.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nordskov passes into half guard.
Nordskov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nordskov passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lalla is looking to improve his position but Nordskov isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nordskov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nordskov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!

Mads Nordskov is the new bantamweight champion!
Mads Nordskov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Jaro Lalla had this to say: '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: SMASH: Granger vs Fire     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alligator lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lalla's sensitive parts.
Alligator throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lalla.
A punch combination from Alligator misses.
Alligator lands with a shot to the body.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alligator as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Alligator was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lalla.
Jaro Lalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alligator ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Lalla closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alligator's guard.
Lalla looking to pass the guard.
Alligator seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Lalla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alligator seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alligator has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lalla postures up and lands a big shot to Alligator's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lalla slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lalla being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Lalla lands a couple of digs.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Lalla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lalla with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Alligator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alligator wants to stand up but Lalla is controlling him.
Alligator is trying to keep Lalla in close.
Lalla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alligator looking to control. #SUB2#
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Alligator is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alligator manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Alligator's guard.
Lalla is fighting to break Alligator's control of his arms but Alligator is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lalla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Alligator controlling Lalla's posture. #SUB2#
Lalla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lalla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alligator wants to stand but Lalla is controlling the position.
Alligator knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lalla on the ground.
Alligator working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lalla.
Alligator is looking to stand up but Lalla isn't so interested in that idea.
Lalla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alligator holds on and takes a little breather.
Lalla with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alligator might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alligator pulls Lalla in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Lalla chips away with some ground and pound.
Alligator pulls Lalla in close to prevent any damage.
Lalla working some strikes from top position.
Alligator not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alligator has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alligator can't keep his opponent in guard - Lalla advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alligator moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lalla's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lalla accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alligator working a defensive guard here.
Alligator is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Alligator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Alligator wants to stand but Lalla is controlling the position.
Alligator keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully.
Alligator is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alligator wants to get back to his feet but Lalla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lalla postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lalla with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alligator can't keep his opponent in guard - Lalla advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalla is trying to control the action in half guard but Alligator is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lalla slips a nice elbow through Alligator's hands, connecting with Alligator's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaro Lalla 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#
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but Alligator shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Lalla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alligator's guard.
Lalla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lalla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jaro Lalla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alligator trying to control the position here.
Lalla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alligator works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alligator seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lalla trying to control but Alligator is working from the bottom.
Lalla stays in close to Alligator's body and controls the position.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alligator swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alligator is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alligator keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully.
Lalla won't allow Alligator to get back to his feet.
Alligator looking to control. #T1#
Lalla is stalling in the full guard.
Lalla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Alligator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alligator looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alligator wants to stand up but Lalla is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lalla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lalla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alligator defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lalla.
Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Alligator throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lalla feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Lalla changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alligator looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lalla cracks Alligator with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Alligator's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alligator is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Lalla prevents Alligator from escaping the position.
Lalla is looking to take a break and control but Alligator is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alligator tries to improve position but can't.
Lalla working away.
Lalla trying to control the position but Alligator is working away.
Alligator is looking to reverse the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lalla. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Lalla is looking to take a break and control but Alligator is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alligator is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lalla has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Alligator struggling a bit here.
Lalla lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Lalla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to get an arm triangle but Alligator is defending well. #T3#
Alligator is trying to control Lalla's posture but Lalla avoids it.
Alligator is not content to let Lalla control the position.
Alligator tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lalla wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alligator wants to control but Lalla postures up.
Alligator manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lalla's best efforts.#SUB2#
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Alligator is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alligator defends it well.
Alligator controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alligator doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla. #T4#
Lalla scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lalla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alligator is trying to stand back up but Lalla is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lalla is keen to just control but Alligator is a slippery customer.
Alligator is trying to maintain the position but Lalla is very close to passing his half guard.
Lalla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alligator keeps working.
Alligator tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaro Lalla 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Alligator misses with a few strikes there.
Lalla fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Lalla closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alligator dodges the ground and pound from Lalla.
Alligator struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Lalla tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lalla has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lalla is looking to take a break and control but Alligator is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lalla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alligator keeping his opponent close.
Alligator wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Alligator is trying to get back to half guard.
Alligator is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Lalla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alligator struggling a bit here.
Alligator is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lalla has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Alligator wants to control but Lalla postures up.
Lalla cracks Alligator with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Lalla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alligator, who protects the arm well.
Lalla wants to control but Alligator is keeping him busy.
Lalla looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Alligator is avoiding damage well.
Lalla working the body and head with strikes.
Lalla has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Lalla working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Lalla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alligator, who protects the arm well.
Lalla landing a few strikes.
Black Alligator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alligator keeps Lalla under control for a moment.
Alligator wants to control but Lalla postures up.
Alligator taking a bit of punishment here - Lalla scoring with strikes.
Lalla working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alligator defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lalla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alligator, who protects the arm well.
Alligator is trying to control Lalla's posture but Lalla avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alligator gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Lalla is trying for a kimura here. Alligator looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lalla wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaro Lalla!
After winning the bout, Jaro Lalla thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Black Alligator had this to say: 'Aarrrghhhhhhhh....... You got the best of me this time, Ill mash you up next time.... I know you'll feel it in the morning.'.

 

Event: SMASH: Orochi vs Granger 2     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lalla.
You can see the frustration on Viktorov's face as Lalla controls the position.
Lalla trying to control the position but Viktorov is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalla in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Lalla in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Viktorov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaro Lalla!
Jaro Lalla thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SMASH: Steelers vs Bundy     
Date:   Sep 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Durruti as he jumps to the side.
Durruti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Lalla decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Durruti is refusing to be controlled, as Lalla sits in half guard.
Durruti wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy.
Lalla looks to land a strike but Durruti avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lalla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Durruti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lalla postures up in Durruti's guard and throws a big left but Durruti blocks it.
Lalla throws an elbow that misses. Durruti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lalla's guard. Nice move by Durruti!#REVB##SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Durruti trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lalla can't keep his opponent in guard - Durruti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lalla 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.
Durruti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durruti pulls his head out easily. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lalla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Durruti not doing much here.
Durruti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lalla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Durruti trying to control from half guard but Lalla is working away. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durruti wants to take a breather but Lalla is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jaro Lalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lalla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Durruti is fending him off so far but Lalla persists. Nope, Durruti circles away and we're back to standing.
Durruti throws out a counter right but Lalla avoids it with no problem.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lalla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Durruti misses.
Lalla tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Durruti defends well and Lalla ends up having to push Durruti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Durruti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lalla closes the distance and clinches up with Durruti, looking for a takedown. Lalla pushes Durruti against the cage but Durruti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Lalla shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Durruti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durruti manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Durruti's guard.
Durruti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lalla is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buenaventura Durruti dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lalla fails with the takedown.
Lalla shoots in and drives through. Durruti sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Durruti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but Durruti shows good takedown defense.
Durruti throws out a counter right but Lalla avoids it with no problem.
Lalla darts in looking for a takedown but Durruti gets double underhooks and turns Lalla into the cage.
Durruti tries to counter with a clinch but Lalla shakes him off and moves away.
Lalla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Durruti avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Durruti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Durruti counters with a crisp one two that drops Lalla! Durruti thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lalla to his feet! Lalla is in big trouble!#ROC2#Lalla is rocked!#T1#
Lalla fails to land the takedown.
Oh Lalla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Lalla gets the takedown into side control.
Lalla seems to have got his legs back now.
Durruti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lalla's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Lalla is working for a kimura but Durruti is defending it quite comfortably.
Durruti wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.
Lalla not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lalla wants to take a breather but Durruti is having none of it. #T2#
Lalla throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lalla not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durruti defends it well.
Lalla has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Durruti is staying active underneath Lalla, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Durruti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla.
Lalla lands with a punch from half guard.
Durruti wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Durruti has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Durruti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lalla.
Durruti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lalla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Durruti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lalla.
Lalla is just content to waste time from the top position. Durruti takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lalla throws a big elbow that misses.
Lalla working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Durruti's head.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Durruti keeps moving.
Lalla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durruti works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Durruti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lalla throwing strikes but missing.
Durruti has Lalla pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Durruti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durruti manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Durruti's guard.
Durruti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Durruti is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lalla throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Lalla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lalla is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Buenaventura Durruti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lalla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Durruti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lalla somewhat.
Lalla darts in looking for a takedown but Durruti gets double underhooks and turns Lalla into the cage.
Durruti throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lalla is defended easily by Durruti.
A little jabbing left from Durruti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Durruti cracks Lalla with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lalla looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Durruti finish him? #CUT2#It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.#TD#
Lalla shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lalla was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Lalla working the ground and pound but Durruti is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Durruti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Durruti tries to bench press Lalla off him but Lalla keeps the position. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Durruti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lalla working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Lalla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lalla controlling from side mount. #T2##SUB#
Lalla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Durruti on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lalla working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Durruti is not content to let Lalla control the position. #SUB#
Lalla tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lalla has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lalla goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Durruti has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lalla but great work by Durruti.
Jaro Lalla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Durruti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working. #T3#
Lalla is trying to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Durruti trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Durruti content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lalla is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Durruti decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lalla to his feet.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Durruti but Durruti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durruti looks to land a body kick but Lalla moved away.
Lalla lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buenaventura Durruti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Durruti 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buenaventura Durruti!

Jaro Lalla spoke after the fight, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: SMASH: Lalla vs Dee     
Date:   Aug 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee throws a low kick but Lalla moves out of range easily.
Lalla blocks a head kick by Dee.
Lalla's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lalla scrambles back to his feet.
Dee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lalla momentarily.
Dee lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#Lalla is rocked!
Jaro Lalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dee as he avoids it easily.
Lalla shoots in for a double leg but Dee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lalla ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
Dee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lalla under the eye.
Lalla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dee throws a leg kick but Lalla sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lalla shoots in but Dee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dee.
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!
Dee moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Dee misses.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but Dee shows good takedown defense.
Dee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lalla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dee is fending him off so far but Lalla persists. Nope, Dee circles away and we're back to standing.
Lalla drops his hands momentarily and Dee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lalla darts in looking for a takedown but Dee gets double underhooks and turns Lalla into the cage. #T1#
Lalla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dee avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice jab there from Dee.
Dee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lalla drops his hands momentarily and Dee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Lalla changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Lalla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dee sneaks back into half guard.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but Dee defending well. #ES2#
Dee kicks off Lalla and gets to his feet.
Dee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lalla had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalla avoids the head kick by Dee.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dee lands a jab to the nose.
Lalla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dee defends it nicely.#T2#
Dee lunges at Lalla with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lalla's hand.
Dee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dee is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Lalla gets a double leg takedown into Dee's guard.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Dee is keeping the position.
Dee wants to stand and escape but Lalla is having none of it.
Dee keeping full guard, as Lalla tries to pass.
Dee wants to stand but Lalla is controlling the position.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Dee is keeping the position.#T3#
Dee wants to stand up but Lalla is controlling him.
Dee keeping full guard, as Lalla tries to pass.
Dee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lalla's guard. #REVB#
Dee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dee looking to pass the guard.
Dee content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Lalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Dee controlling from the top position.
Lalla has a closed guard, preventing Dee from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klay Dee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dee lands with a nice body punch.
Dee delivers a nice body kick.
Lalla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lalla shoots for a takedown but Dee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Dee. No joy for Lalla on that attempt.
Lalla has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lalla there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lalla moves away.
Dee stuffs the takedown attempt from Lalla. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lalla goes for a double leg but Dee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dee continues to drive forward.
Dee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Dee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lalla misses with a takedown attempt - Dee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab lands there for Dee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lalla.
Dee takes a swing at Lalla's ribcage but misses.
Lalla shoots in and drives through. Dee sprawls well.
Dee jabs at Lalla's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Dee. #T1#
Dee scores with a nice strike.
Lalla walks into a jab.
Lalla shoots in and drives through. Dee sprawls well.
Klay Dee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dee misses with a few strikes there.
Nice cross by Dee.
Oh Lalla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klay Dee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lalla fails to land the takedown.
Lalla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dee.
Lalla walks into a jab.#TD#
Lalla 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.
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!
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Dee is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla is working hard here to advance position.#ES2#
Dee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lalla off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lalla seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch lands to the side of Lalla 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Lalla walks into a straight right hand from Dee.
Lalla takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donk. Dee catches Lalla right on the button with a cross.
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt.
Lalla looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lalla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lalla takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lalla shoots in for a double leg but Dee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lalla on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dee lands with a hook. Lalla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dee throws a monster overhand right that drops Lalla! Dee follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klay Dee!
A very excited looking Klay Dee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jaro Lalla spoke after the fight, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: SMASH: Niska vs Kraag     
Date:   Aug 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alligator stuffs the takedown attempt from Lalla. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
Lalla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alligator's waist but Alligator gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lalla off to one side.
Lalla checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alligator stuffs the takedown.
Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Alligator scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alligator throws a big counter combination but Lalla scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lalla looks for a takedown but Alligator sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lalla or perhaps it was just good defense by Alligator, which made it look bad.
Lalla has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alligator.
Lalla looks for a takedown but Alligator sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Lalla darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Alligator is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Alligator is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alligator wants to get back to his feet.
Alligator is holding on to half guard well.
Lalla trying to mount his opponent but Alligator defends it. #SUB2#
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Alligator is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alligator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alligator knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lalla on the ground.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Alligator is defending well.
Alligator preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Alligator wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Lalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alligator gets back to full guard.
Lalla looking to pass the guard.
Lalla pushing down on Alligator's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lalla is pressing down on Alligator's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alligator is holding on for now.
Lalla prevents Alligator from standing back up.
Alligator wants to get back to full guard.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but Alligator defending well.
Alligator is pressing down on Lalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alligator has Lalla pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Alligator continues to stall.
Lalla looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alligator trying to control the position.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Alligator is retaining full guard.
Alligator seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alligator is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lalla passes into half guard.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but Alligator defending well.
Alligator tries to kick Lalla off but Lalla keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lalla tries to pass to full mount but Alligator defends it.
Alligator is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alligator tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jaro Lalla will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lalla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alligator defends it nicely.#TD2#
Lalla fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alligator sprawls well initially but Lalla persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alligator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lalla passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alligator!
Alligator can't escape the position.
Lalla wants to take Alligator's back here but Alligator is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alligator is trying desperately to improve position.
Alligator stops Lalla from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Alligator wants to hold on but Lalla pushes him away.
Alligator is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Lalla has taken his back.
Alligator might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Alligator tries to escape but Lalla has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Lalla has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Alligator has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Alligator is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Lalla working for a choke but Alligator is defending well. #SUB2#
Alligator is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Lalla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alligator has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Alligator trying to control but not successfully.
Lalla doesn't have the hooks in and Alligator manages to turn into his guard.
Alligator has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Lalla being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Lalla working for a triangle but Alligator defends it easily.
Alligator sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Alligator from controlling successfully. #T3#
Alligator slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alligator wants to stand but Lalla is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alligator wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Alligator wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alligator gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alligator showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alligator looking to pass the guard.
Alligator controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaro Lalla 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.
Lalla ducks under a wild hook from Alligator.
Alligator throws a nice looking combination but Lalla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alligator sprawls well. Alligator wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
Lalla avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Alligator misses its intended target.
Lalla tries for a takedown but Alligator sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Alligator misses the shot to the body.
Alligator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but Alligator shows good takedown defense.
Danga de danga de dang - Alligator scores with a four punch combination!
Alligator is looking to land body kicks.
Lalla dodges the punch combination from Alligator. #T1#
Lalla looks for a takedown but Alligator sprawls well.
Alligator wants to slow Lalla down by chopping away at his legs.
Lalla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alligator swivels and escapes.
Alligator lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Alligator as Lalla shoots in.
Alligator fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lalla has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Lalla shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alligator manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Alligator is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lalla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alligator lands with a right to the head.
Lalla tries for a takedown. No joy. #T2#
Alligator is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lalla is keeping busy.
Alligator is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Alligator breaks from the clinch.
Black Alligator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lalla tries for a takedown but Alligator circles away easily
and Alligator finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Black Alligator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lalla dives in and grabs Alligator's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alligator pushes down on Lalla's head and hops out.
Lalla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alligator misses with a low kick as Lalla jumps back.
Alligator scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Lalla feints and as Alligator raises his hands in defense, Lalla changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alligator thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Alligator is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alligator has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Alligator is trying to control the position but Lalla postures up. #SUB#
Alligator looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alligator trying to keep a closed guard but Lalla is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alligator is keeping the position for now.
Lalla won't allow Alligator to get back to his feet.
Alligator keeping full guard, as Lalla tries to pass.
Alligator wants to stand up but Lalla is controlling him.
Alligator is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Alligator is keeping the position.
Lalla slips nicely into half guard.
Alligator is trying to stand up here but Lalla is controlling him well. #SUB#
Alligator looking for submissions off his back.
Jaro Lalla has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lalla passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lalla wants to take his opponent's back but Alligator doesn't allow it.
Alligator wants to hold on but Lalla pushes him away.
Lalla moves to the back.
Alligator wants to get back to his feet.
Alligator tries to roll but Lalla sticks to his back.
Alligator rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alligator knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Alligator looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alligator tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Black Alligator showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lalla 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jaro Lalla!

In his post fight interview, Jaro Lalla started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Black Alligator stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aarrrghhhhhhhh....... You got the best of me this time, Ill mash you up next time.... I know you'll feel it in the morning.'.

 

Event: SMASH: Schaub vs Kuwabara     
Date:   Jul 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt.
Lalla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alligator feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alligator displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lalla.
Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Nice takedown defense from Alligator. No joy for Lalla on that attempt.
Lalla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Alligator misses its target.
Lalla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alligator defends it nicely.
Alligator fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lalla moves out of range of the body kick from Alligator.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla shoots in and drives through. Alligator sprawls well.
Lalla shoots in but Alligator avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Alligator gets caught napping as Lalla dives in and scores a takedown. Alligator manages to retain guard.
Lalla prevents Alligator from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Alligator pulls Lalla in close to his closed guard and prevents Lalla from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Alligator is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alligator knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lalla on the ground.
Alligator is trying to keep Lalla in close.
Alligator controlling Lalla's posture.
Alligator wants to stand and escape but Lalla is having none of it.
Alligator controlling Lalla's posture.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Lalla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alligator trying to keep a closed guard but Lalla is proving a slippery customer.
Lalla being controlled here momentarily.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alligator swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lalla forces his way into half guard.
Alligator is doing well to control the position and prevent Lalla from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alligator is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold.
Lalla prevents Alligator from standing back up.
Alligator has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lalla is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alligator won't allow Lalla to pass to mount.
Lalla keeps trying to improve his position.
Alligator controlling the position well.
Alligator might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lalla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Lalla passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alligator tries to lock up and control but Lalla gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lalla wants to take his opponent's back but Alligator doesn't allow it.
Lalla is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Alligator is in real trouble. #SUB2#
Alligator defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lalla's arms.
Lalla is hanging on to Alligator's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Lalla tightening his grip on Alligator, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Lalla is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lalla keeps control of the position as Alligator tries to break free.
Well, with Lalla on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Alligator is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4#
Alligator holding both Lalla 's hands and preventing any damage.
Alligator tries to escape but Lalla has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alligator is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Alligator preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lalla. #SUB2#
Lalla working for a choke but Alligator is defending well.
Lalla avoiding Alligator 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Alligator's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Lalla is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alligator is defending well though. Lalla let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alligator tries to escape but Lalla has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Lalla is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Alligator defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaro Lalla dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lalla closes the distance and clinches up with Alligator, looking for a takedown. Lalla pushes Alligator against the cage but Alligator circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alligator lands a two punch combo.
Lalla shoots in for a double leg but Alligator sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Alligator stuffs the takedown attempt from Lalla. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Alligator was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lalla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lalla avoids the body shot from Alligator.
Lalla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alligator sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alligator swings for the body but Lalla moves out of range.
Alligator misses with a low kick.
Jab from Alligator.
Lalla dives in and grabs Alligator's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alligator pushes down on Lalla's head and hops out.
Jaro Lalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Alligator as Lalla shoots in.
Sloppy strikes from Alligator. Those never looked like landing.
Lalla shoots in and drives through. Alligator sprawls well.
Alligator scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lalla with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alligator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Lalla is rocked!
Alligator keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lalla is still on wobbly legs! Can Alligator finish him?#T1##TD2#
Lalla shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lalla showed some decent athleticism there.
Lalla seems to have recovered his senses.
Alligator desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lalla tries to pass to full mount but Alligator defends it.
Alligator is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lalla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lalla's back!
I would not like to be Lalla right now.
Lalla is keeping busy.
Alligator really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lalla.#T2#
Alligator continues to stall.
Jaro Lalla has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Alligator's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Alligator controls the action.
Alligator'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.#T3#
Alligator struggling to keep hold of the position.
Alligator biding his time, controlling Lalla.
Alligator looking to hold on to the position here but Lalla rolls and ends up regaining guard. #T4#
Alligator tries to free his leg and advance position but Lalla is retaining full guard.
Alligator pushes down on Lalla's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alligator moves into full mount! Lalla won't be happy about that!
Alligator controlling the position easily from mount. #SU#
Alligator is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Black Alligator dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Lalla closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alligator to the mat! Alligator manages to get full guard. #ES#
Alligator kicks Lalla off and gets to his feet.
Alligator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lalla keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Alligator.
Alligator with the inside leg kick.
Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown. Alligator tries to sprawl out of it but Lalla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alligator manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alligator thuds his shin into the meat of Lalla's side.#TD2#
Alligator gets caught napping as Lalla dives in and scores a takedown. Alligator manages to retain guard.
Lalla slips nicely into half guard.
Alligator moves into full guard.
Alligator pulls Lalla in close to his closed guard and prevents Lalla from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alligator is keeping the position for now.
Alligator is trying to control the position but Lalla postures up.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alligator has Lalla pulled in close to control his posture.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lalla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alligator pulls Lalla in close to prevent any damage.
Alligator keeping full guard, as Lalla tries to pass. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alligator not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Alligator is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alligator holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lalla forces his way into half guard.
Alligator tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.
Lalla works his way into full mount!
Lalla avoids the attempt from Alligator to control.#SUB2#
Lalla looking to secure an arm triangle but Alligator defends it well. #SUB2#
Lalla with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T3#
Alligator regains half guard.
Alligator tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.
Alligator looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alligator knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Lalla seems to be working for a kimura but Alligator defends the submission attempt.
Alligator tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alligator manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lalla is fighting to break Alligator's control of his arms but Alligator is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alligator is trying to control the position but Lalla postures up. #T4#
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alligator swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
Alligator wriggles free and stands up.
Alligator lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Lalla scores with a takedown into Alligator's guard.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alligator is keeping the position for now.
Alligator is controlling Lalla's posture.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alligator wants to get back to his feet but Lalla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lalla pushes down on Alligator's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Black Alligator.
I think Alligator 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: SMASH: Camara vs McDonnell     
Date:   Jun 20, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalla doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ravenberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lalla.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.
Earl Ravenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Ravenberg looks to throw the jab but Lalla is out of range.
Ravenberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lalla.
Ravenberg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Natty Vincere in the buildup to the fight.
Lalla shoots and misses
and Ravenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Jaro Lalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ravenberg misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Lalla changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ravenberg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Lalla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ravenberg regains half guard.
Ravenberg wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well. #T1#
Lalla trying to mount his opponent but Ravenberg defends it.
Ravenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lalla is working away from the top position though.
Lalla is looking to advance position but Ravenberg won't allow it.
Ravenberg keeps control of the position for the meantime.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Lalla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ravenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ravenberg won't allow Lalla to pass to mount.
Ravenberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ravenberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lalla trying to move into half guard but instead Ravenberg has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2#
Ravenberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lalla works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lalla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ravenberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ravenberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Ravenberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Lalla has wrist control.
Ravenberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ravenberg stands up over Lalla, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ravenberg wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Lalla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ravenberg trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ravenberg throws a sloppy strike and Lalla has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ravenberg is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Lalla!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Lalla!
Jaro Lalla tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: SMASH: Kuwabara vs Jordan     
Date:   Jun 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalla darts in looking for a takedown but Alligator gets double underhooks and turns Lalla into the cage.
A quick step to the side and Alligator tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lalla has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Alligator is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Alligator keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alligator fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lalla just manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lalla.
It looked like Alligator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lalla is defended easily by Alligator.
Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown but Alligator manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lalla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alligator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lalla shoots for a takedown but Alligator saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alligator is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla shoots for a double leg takedown but Alligator sprawls well. He's pushed Lalla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alligator throws a big counter combination but Lalla scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck for Lalla with that takedown attempt.
Alligator throws a big counter combination but Lalla scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lalla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alligator tries to avoid it but Lalla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alligator to the ground. Alligator escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alligator is looking to counter with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lalla. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Alligator. No joy for Lalla on that attempt.
Alligator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lalla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alligator swivels and escapes.
Lalla fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Alligator was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lalla.
Nice sprawl there from Alligator as Lalla shoots in.
Alligator leaves Lalla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lalla fails with the takedown
and Alligator counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've been told by Alligator's head coaches at Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lalla tries for a takedown but Alligator sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lalla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alligator swivels and escapes.
Lalla has his takedown stuffed
and Alligator counters with a right hand to the body. #T2##TD2#
Alligator tries to sprawl but Lalla drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alligator trying to hold on to Lalla's head to control him but Lalla postures up.
Lalla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alligator keeps working. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Alligator is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lalla is thwarting Alligator's attempts to control the position.
Lalla wants to free his trapped foot but Alligator is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alligator tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.
Lalla with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alligator is looking to improve his position.
Lalla content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alligator trying to control here.
Alligator is not content to let Lalla control the position.#T3#
Alligator trying to control from the bottom.
Alligator is doing well to control the position and prevent Lalla from advancing to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alligator controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alligator is concentrating on defense, preventing Lalla from advancing position.
Alligator continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alligator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alligator won't allow Lalla to pass to mount.
Alligator is looking for a sweep. Lalla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alligator keeping hold of Lalla's head, controlling as best he can.
Alligator is trying to control but can't.
Alligator might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alligator won't allow Lalla to pass to mount.
Alligator is looking for a sweep. Lalla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alligator is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lalla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lalla's back!
Alligator is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Alligator'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alligator tries to get the hooks in deep but Lalla pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Black Alligator dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Alligator stuffs the takedown attempt from Lalla. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
Alligator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lalla shoots in and drives through. Alligator sprawls well.#TD2#
Lalla gets a takedown into half guard.
Alligator is trying to get back to full guard.
Alligator is trying to stand up here but Lalla is controlling him well.
Lalla is looking to take a break and control but Alligator is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lalla content to control rather than advance.
Alligator trying to hold on to Lalla's head to control him but Lalla postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla is pressing down on Alligator's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alligator is holding on for now.
Alligator is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around?
Lalla prevents Alligator from improving his position.#T1#
Lalla is looking to advance position but Alligator won't allow it.
Alligator tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.
Alligator is working hard here to advance position.
Lalla seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alligator knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alligator wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alligator is refusing to be controlled, as Lalla sits in half guard.
Alligator has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lalla is working away from the top position though.
Alligator is looking to improve his position. #ES#
Alligator kicks Lalla off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Lalla shoots for a takedown but Alligator saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.#TD2#
Lalla dives in and scores a takedown into Alligator's guard.
Lalla is stalling in the full guard.
Alligator knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lalla on the ground.
Alligator keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully.
Alligator managing to control the position.
Alligator looking to control.
Lalla passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alligator can't do much from the bottom here.
Alligator is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Alligator tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lalla wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alligator seems a little lost for a moment, as Lalla dominates the positioning.
Alligator is not content to let Lalla control the position.
Alligator is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Alligator can't do much from the bottom here.
Lalla wants to control but Alligator is keeping him busy.
Alligator is looking for a sweep.
Alligator is not content to let Lalla control the position.
Alligator is trying to get back to half guard.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alligator wants to control but Lalla postures up.
Alligator manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lalla's best efforts.
Alligator preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lalla is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alligator won't allow Lalla to pass to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura here.
Lalla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alligator does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alligator is trying to control but can't.
Alligator keeping control of the position.
Lalla is thwarting Alligator's attempts to control the position.
Lalla is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alligator is trying to stand up here but Lalla is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lalla is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alligator!
Lalla fails to move to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaro Lalla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lalla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alligator defends it nicely.
Alligator seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lalla tries for a takedown but Alligator circles away easily
and Alligator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Lalla is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Lalla goes for a double leg but Alligator avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alligator continues to drive forward.
Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lalla or perhaps it was just good defense by Alligator, which made it look bad.
Alligator tried to counter with a leg kick but Lalla avoided it.
Lalla fails with the takedown
and Alligator counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jaro Lalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla looks for a takedown but Alligator sprawls well.
Alligator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.#T1#
Lalla tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alligator defends well and Lalla ends up having to push Alligator into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alligator stuffs the takedown attempt from Lalla. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
Alligator is looking for a counter combo.
Lalla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lalla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Alligator counter with a right hand.
Lalla is still on wobbly legs! Can Alligator finish him?#TD2#
Lalla feints and as Alligator raises his hands in defense, Lalla changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alligator trying to control the position.
Lalla seems to have recovered his senses.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lalla stays in close to Alligator's body and controls the position.
Lalla looking to pass the guard.
Alligator pulls Lalla in close to prevent any damage.
Lalla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alligator's guard. #T2#
Alligator keeping hold of Lalla's head, controlling as best he can.
Alligator is looking for a sweep. Lalla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alligator desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alligator knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alligator pushes Lalla off looking to stand but Lalla dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alligator won't allow Lalla to pass to mount.
Lalla prevents Alligator from improving his position.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but Alligator defending well.
Lalla stops Alligator from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Alligator is looking to control Lalla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alligator avoid being mounted?
Lalla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alligator does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alligator wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.
Lalla trying to control the action but Alligator is working from the bottom.
Alligator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alligator is holding on to half guard well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but Alligator defending well.
Alligator is in trouble now - Lalla has advanced to mount!
Alligator is working to get back to half guard.
Lalla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alligator is looking to escape. #T4#
Lalla takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alligator is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alligator gets back to half guard.
Lalla is looking to take a break and control but Alligator is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lalla prevents Alligator from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alligator trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lalla wants to pass to mount but Alligator is defending the position.
Alligator is trying to maintain the position but Lalla is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Black Alligator.
I think Alligator 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Alligator!

A very excited looking Black Alligator made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Jaro Lalla stepped up to the mic, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: CACC 89     
Date:   May 16, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ono Kuronoa (ranked 2058 p4p, 109 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 1998 p4p, 107 weight class). This should be fireworks!




150 cm
26 yrs
130 lbs



175 cm
28 yrs
126 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuronoa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Kuronoa clinches up against the ropes.

Kuronoa manages to pull guard.
Lalla looking to pass the guard.

Kuronoa has his feet on Lalla's thighs here. He's pushed Lalla off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lalla screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ono Kuronoa!
In defeat, Jaro Lalla stepped up to the mic, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: CACC 82     
Date:   May 02, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jaro Lalla (ranked 1934 p4p, 111 weight class) and Ace Rob (ranked 1607 p4p, 92 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!




175 cm
28 yrs
126 lbs



170 cm
34 yrs
143 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Ace Rob!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Rob moves into the clinch.

Lalla has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rob regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lalla (2) vs (0) Rob
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Rob is keeping the position.
Rob is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lalla looking to pass the guard.
Rob looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lalla looking to improve position, pressing down on Rob's thigh with his hand. Rob seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Lalla paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Lalla's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Rob picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ace Rob!
Ace Rob seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Jaro Lalla had this to say: '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: CACC 76     
Date:   Apr 12, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jaro Lalla (ranked 1892 p4p, 101 weight class) and Antonio Brown (ranked 1699 p4p, 93 weight class). Brown is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Michael Jackson- Don't stop til you get enough. Antonio Brown is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.




175 cm
28 yrs
126 lbs



172 cm
26 yrs
146 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Brown gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lalla to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lalla (2) vs (0) Brown
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lalla is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lalla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown won't allow Lalla to pass to mount.
Brown gets full guard.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lalla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (5) vs (0) Brown
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to control but Lalla postures up.

Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.

Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.

Lalla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Lalla tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown is holding Lalla down, trying to stall.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Lalla keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lalla is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Lalla working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Brown 's thigh. Brown counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lalla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lalla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Lalla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (8) vs (0) Brown

Lalla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Lalla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Lalla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lalla goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lalla's guard! Nice work there by Brown !
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (8) vs (2) Brown
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown passes Lalla's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Lalla looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Lalla defends the submission attempt.
Brown trying to control from Lalla's half guard. Lalla has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Lalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Brown trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lalla manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (10) vs (2) Brown

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lalla is pushing down on Brown 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Lalla has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lalla is pressing down on Brown 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Lalla forces his way into half guard.
Lalla uses his free foot to push down on Brown 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brown .
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (13) vs (2) Brown
Lalla seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Brown is holding on tight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown wants to hold on but Lalla pushes him away.

Lalla is working for a guillotine from mount but Brown frees his head quite easily.
Brown tries to hold on but Lalla pushes him away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Lalla working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lalla is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Brown is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Lalla (16) vs (2) Brown
Brown tries to roll but Lalla sticks to his back.

Brown is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lalla gets his way!
Brown just looking to survive in the bad position.
Brown rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Lalla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lalla is pressing down on Brown 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.

Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lalla advances to half guard.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lalla is working away from the top position though.
Lalla passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (19) vs (2) Brown

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.

Lalla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Lalla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lalla is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.

Lalla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown is pressing down on Lalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Brown is looking for a triangle but Lalla pushes his legs off easily.

Lalla is posturing up here but Brown has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lalla tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lalla has to tap! Slick submission there by Brown !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Brown !
Antonio Brown decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: CACC 70     
Date:   Mar 28, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jaro Lalla (ranked 1880 p4p, 106 weight class) and Caio Barbosa (ranked 2657 p4p, 139 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




175 cm
28 yrs
126 lbs



163 cm
22 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Caio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Barbosa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lalla!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lalla (0) vs (4) Barbosa

Barbosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barbosa trying to control the position but Lalla is working away.
Lalla tries to buck Barbosa off but Barbosa is having none of it.
Barbosa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lalla!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (6) Barbosa
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Barbosa goes for an armbar but Lalla turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lalla.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (2) vs (6) Barbosa
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Lalla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.

Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lalla looking to pass the guard.
Lalla is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lalla passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (5) vs (6) Barbosa

Lalla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barbosa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barbosa has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa gets back to half guard.
Lalla prevents Barbosa from improving his position.

Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.

Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barbosa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla.

Barbosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lalla is working for a kimura but Barbosa is defending it quite comfortably.
Lalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barbosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barbosa looking to control.
Lalla is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Lalla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lalla has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Lalla controlling him for the moment.

Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lalla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lalla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbosa trying to keep a closed guard but Lalla is proving a slippery customer.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Lalla controlling him for the moment.
Lalla forces his way into half guard.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is defending well.
Lalla is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Barbosa reverses the position - he's now on top in Lalla's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (5) vs (8) Barbosa
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Barbosa advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (5) vs (11) Barbosa

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barbosa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Barbosa looking to control but instead Lalla has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
Barbosa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (5) vs (14) Barbosa
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Barbosa trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barbosa tries to control but Lalla wriggling away.
Lalla is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to control the pace but Lalla is squirming around nicely.

Barbosa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lalla is now in Barbosa's guard. A big mistake from Barbosa there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (7) vs (14) Barbosa
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is keeping the position.
Lalla stands and throws Barbosa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (10) vs (14) Barbosa
Barbosa controls the position for a moment.

Lalla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barbosa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barbosa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lalla's best efforts.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard.
Lalla frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (13) vs (14) Barbosa

Lalla looking for a guillotine from mount but Barbosa is having none of it.
Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barbosa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep. Lalla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barbosa keeps trying to improve his position.
Lalla wants to pass to mount but Barbosa is defending the position.

Barbosa looking for submissions off his back.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lalla is looking to advance position but Barbosa won't allow it.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lalla has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (16) vs (14) Barbosa
Lalla wants to take his opponent's back but instead Barbosa manages to regain half guard.
Lalla prevents Barbosa from improving his position.
Barbosa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
Lalla slips nicely into half guard.

Barbosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lalla pulls his head out easily.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lalla wants to pass to mount but Barbosa is defending the position.
Lalla has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (19) vs (14) Barbosa

Lalla swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Barbosa is now in Lalla's guard. A big mistake from Lalla there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (19) vs (16) Barbosa
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looking to sit in guard and control but Lalla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (21) vs (16) Barbosa
Barbosa controls Lalla momentarily but Lalla frees himself.
Lalla forces his way into half guard.
Lalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barbosa gets back to full guard.
Lalla is pushing down on Barbosa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barbosa is fighting to maintain full guard but Lalla has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lalla is pressing down on Barbosa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barbosa is holding on for now.
Lalla working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Barbosa's thigh. Barbosa counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (21) vs (18) Barbosa

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Barbosa is looking to pass into half guard but Lalla pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lalla is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (23) vs (18) Barbosa
Lalla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (26) vs (18) Barbosa
Barbosa is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Barbosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barbosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lalla wants to pass to mount but Barbosa is defending the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lalla is working away from the top position though.
Barbosa moves into full guard.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is keeping the position.

Barbosa has his foot on Lalla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lalla works his way back into a safe position though.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Lalla sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Barbosa doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Lalla paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Barbosa - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caio Barbosa!
Caio Barbosa gave a mention to Top Gun Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: CACC 64     
Date:   Mar 07, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jose Pacheco (ranked 19713 p4p, 276 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 1798 p4p, 107 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




178 cm
36 yrs
140 lbs



175 cm
27 yrs
126 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Jose Pacheco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Lalla darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pacheco (0) vs (2) Lalla
Pacheco wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.

Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lalla trying to control from half guard but Pacheco is working away.

Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pacheco is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold.
Lalla is trying to control the action in half guard but Pacheco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla content to control rather than advance.

Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pacheco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lalla seems to be looking for submissions.
Pacheco trying to control here.

Lalla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pacheco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lalla trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco is trying to control the position but Lalla postures up.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lalla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pacheco controls Lalla momentarily but Lalla frees himself.

Lalla has gone for a leg lock! Pacheco slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lalla's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pacheco (2) vs (2) Lalla

Lalla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pacheco is aware though and is defending well.
Pacheco trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Pacheco wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco passes Lalla's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Pacheco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pacheco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pacheco is trying to control the action in half guard but Lalla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lalla told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pacheco is working for a submission of some sort.
Pacheco content to control rather than advance.

Lalla is defending against the submission attempts here by Pacheco.

Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pacheco pulls his head out easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Pacheco is keen to just control but Lalla is a slippery customer.
Lalla manages to get to full guard.
Pacheco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Pacheco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pacheco trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pacheco drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lalla dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pacheco (2) vs (4) Lalla
Lalla trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom.
Pacheco looking to control.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lalla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lalla sitting in guard here, content to control.

Pacheco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lalla can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lalla is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lalla is pushing down on Pacheco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pacheco is fighting to maintain full guard but Lalla has managed to sneak the leg through.

Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pacheco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla.

Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pacheco sees it coming and defends easily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Lalla is working for a kimura but Pacheco is defending it quite comfortably.
Pacheco is looking to control Lalla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pacheco avoid being mounted?

Lalla is looking for a kimura here.

Lalla is working for a kimura but Pacheco is defending it quite comfortably.
Pacheco wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lalla is looking to take a break and control but Pacheco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lalla controlling the action here.
Lalla's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lalla wants to control but Pacheco is keeping him busy.
Pacheco tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.

Lalla is working for a kimura but Pacheco is defending it quite comfortably.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pacheco is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold.

Lalla has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pacheco defend it? Lalla steps over the head and cranks it - Pacheco is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lalla!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaro Lalla!
Jaro Lalla bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: CACC 55     
Date:   Feb 15, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Xing Pugberg (ranked 2097 p4p, 128 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 1778 p4p, 110 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




150 cm
28 yrs
130 lbs



175 cm
27 yrs
126 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Xing Pugberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Pugberg instigates a clinch.
Lalla has Pugberg pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Pugberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Pugberg ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pugberg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Pugberg keeps moving.
My spies in FIERCE - 15 Elite Coaches inform me that Lalla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pugberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Pugberg keeps moving.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pugberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pugberg keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully.

Pugberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lalla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pugberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Pugberg keeps moving.
Lalla is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pugberg is looking for a triangle but Lalla pushes his legs off easily.

Pugberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Lalla drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pugberg dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (2) vs (0) Lalla

Pugberg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lalla manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pugberg has Lalla in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (2) vs (2) Lalla
Pugberg keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully.
Lalla preventing the sweep.

Pugberg has his foot on Lalla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lalla works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Pugberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pugberg manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Pugberg's guard.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lalla has gone for a leg lock! Pugberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lalla's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (4) vs (2) Lalla
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pugberg trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom.

Lalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pugberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pugberg wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.

Lalla looking for subs off his back but Pugberg has passed one foot through into half guard.

Pugberg is looking for a kimura but Lalla is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pugberg to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pugberg maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lalla could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pugberg has cracked it and Lalla is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pugberg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xing Pugberg!
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: CACC 49     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bryson Pico (ranked 3505 p4p, 176 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 1751 p4p, 108 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pico might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lowkey - G-Eazy. Bryson Pico looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.




173 cm
29 yrs
138 lbs



175 cm
27 yrs
126 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bryson Pico! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Lalla drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pico (0) vs (4) Lalla
Pico is trying to improve his position.

Lalla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pico knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Lalla tries for a kimura but Pico is defending well.

Lalla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pico knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pico 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lalla working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lalla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pico is looking for a sweep.

Lalla tries for a kimura but Pico is defending well.
Pico tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lalla wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lalla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Lalla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Lalla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pico knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pico tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lalla wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pico is working hard here to advance position.

Lalla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pico, who protects the arm well.

Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pico has escaped the position, nice work there.

Lalla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pico is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lalla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pico knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pico is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pico trying to control here.

Lalla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Pico looking for submissions off his back.

Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Pico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pico trying to control but Lalla postures up.

Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Lalla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Pico actively working from the bottom here.

Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Pico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Pico actively working from the bottom here.

Lalla is working for a kimura but Pico is defending it quite comfortably.

Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Pico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lalla seems to be working for a kimura but Pico defends the submission attempt.
Pico is trying to maintain the position but Lalla is very close to passing his half guard.

Pico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pico wants to get back to full guard.

Lalla is working for a submission of some sort.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lalla working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

Pico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lalla pulls his head out easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Pico is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla.

Lalla is looking for a kimura but Pico is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage.

Pico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Pico looking for submissions off his back.
Lalla prevents Pico from improving his position.

Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pico is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold.

Lalla is working for a kimura but Pico is defending it quite comfortably.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Pico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Pico is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla.

Lalla seems to be working for a kimura but Pico defends the submission attempt.

Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pico sees it coming and defends easily.
Lalla prevents Pico from improving his position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Lalla seems to be looking for submissions.

Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pico is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold.

Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pico tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.

Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pico doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla.
Lalla wants to free his trapped foot but Pico is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pico wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.

Lalla is looking for a kimura here.
Pico tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.

Pico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lalla pulls his head out easily.

Lalla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Lalla is working for a kimura but Pico is defending it quite comfortably.

Lalla seems to be working for a kimura but Pico defends the submission attempt.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pico wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.

Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pico is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold.

Lalla is working for a kimura but Pico is defending it quite comfortably.

Lalla seems to be looking for submissions.

Pico looking for submissions off his back.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Lalla is looking for a kimura here.
Pico is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lalla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lalla's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pico (4) vs (4) Lalla

Pico is cranking Lalla's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Lalla! He's tightened the choke and Lalla is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryson Pico!
After winning the bout, Bryson Pico thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jaro Lalla spoke after the fight, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: CACC 43     
Date:   Jan 12, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Victor Anders (ranked 3909 p4p, 206 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 1681 p4p, 96 weight class). Jaro Lalla is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.




165 cm
24 yrs
140 lbs



175 cm
27 yrs
126 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Victor Anders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Anders pushes Lalla up against the ropes in a clinch.

Anders ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Anders no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lalla passes Anders's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Anders makes his way to full guard, as Lalla worked for a kimura.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lalla looking to improve position, pressing down on Anders's thigh with his hand. Anders seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Lalla paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Lalla's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Anders picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Victor Anders!
During a confident post fight interview, Victor Anders thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jaro Lalla spoke after the fight, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: Demolition 2- Bone v Floyd     
Date:   Dec 27, 2019
#R1#
Lalla keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Lalla dives in and scores a takedown into Holey's guard.
Lalla pushing down on Holey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Holey looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lalla seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Lalla maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Holey could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lalla has cracked it and Holey is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lalla!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaro Lalla!
Jaro Lalla decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: RISE 120 Nti v HeavyWeight     
Date:   Nov 29, 2019
#R1#
Ten lands a head kick. Lalla smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.#TD#
Lalla looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Ten is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ten manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Ten's guard.
Lalla pushing down on Ten's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Lalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ten wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Ten is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage. #SUB#
Ten is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla.
Ten trying to control but Lalla postures up.
Ten wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB2#
Ten looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ten is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Ten is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage.
Ten moves into full guard.
Lalla is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Ten is looking for a triangle but Lalla pushes his legs off easily.
Lalla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ten has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lalla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ten, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Ten gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Ten defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lalla.
Ten wants to control but Lalla is having none of it.#SUB#
Lalla goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ten is on top in guard. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ten defends well.#SUB2#
Ten has gone for a leg lock! Lalla slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ten's guard.#REVR##T3#
Lalla advances to half guard. #SUB#
Lalla is working for a kimura but Ten is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Ten looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ten sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lalla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Lalla is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Ten is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla. #T4##SUB#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ten has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ten looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lalla is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Lalla is working for a kimura but Ten is defending it quite comfortably.
Ten is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Ten is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaro Lalla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaro Lalla's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ten tries a head kick but it misses.
Lalla looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ten tries to land a leg kick but Lalla saw it coming and moves away.
Lalla avoids a kick to the body.
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Lalla with that takedown attempt.
Ten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lalla drives through with a takedown into Ten's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Lalla drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ten looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ten looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ten! #REVB#
Ten with the ground and pound but Lalla regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Ten is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1##SUB2#
Ten looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lalla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ten can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lalla won't allow Ten to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Ten is looking for submissions but instead, Lalla has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Ten drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lalla looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lalla looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lalla! #REVR##T2##SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ten has escaped the position, nice work there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lalla here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
You can see the frustration on Ten's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ten tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ten manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Ten wants to free his trapped foot but Lalla is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB2#
Ten is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Ten is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lalla still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lalla has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB#
Lalla tries for a kimura but Ten is defending well. #SUB#
Lalla is trying to get an arm triangle but Ten is defending well.
Lalla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ten has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ten is trying to control Lalla's posture but Lalla avoids it. #SUB#
Lalla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4##SUB#
Lalla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Lalla tries for a kimura but Ten is defending well. #SUB#
Lalla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ten, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Lalla is trying to get an arm triangle but Ten is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lalla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ten wants to control but Lalla postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaro Lalla dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaro Lalla's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lalla darts in looking for a takedown but Ten gets double underhooks and turns Lalla into the cage.
Ten throws a head kick but Lalla moves out of range.
Ten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lalla appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ten scores with a nice body kick. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ten enables Lalla to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ten manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Ten escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lalla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lalla passes Ten's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ten is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla. #SUB2#
Ten is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lalla pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lalla in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ten tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lalla!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaro Lalla!
A less than humble Jaro Lalla misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: RISE 112 Stoddler v Pentele     
Date:   Nov 08, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Lokren gets a takedown into half guard.
Lokren is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lokren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lokren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lokren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalla is keeping the position for now.
Lokren throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Lalla is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lokren throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lalla's body to avoid the submission. Lalla has instead reached around Lokren 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lalla arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaro Lalla!
Jaro Lalla tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: RISE 104 Stoddler v Bartoli     
Date:   Oct 12, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Holey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lalla to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lalla passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lalla tries for a kimura but Holey is defending well. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Holey is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Lalla tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lalla has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2#
Lalla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Lalla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lalla advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Lalla wants to finish this one by submission but Holey is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lalla.
Holey is trying desperately to improve position.
Lalla tries to take his opponent's back but Holey turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Holey postures up in Lalla's guard and throws a big left but Lalla blocks it.
Holey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Holey throws a strike but Lalla rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Lalla drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Holey dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Lalla throws his legs up looking for a submission but Holey uses it to pass to side control. #T3#
Lalla regains half guard there - taking advantage of Holey's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lalla is looking for a sweep. Holey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holey tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lalla controls his leg.
Holey frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Holey trying to control but Lalla is having none of it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holey is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lalla is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lalla regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lalla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaro Lalla dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Lalla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holey's guard.
Holey wants to sweep here but Lalla controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Lalla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lalla works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Lalla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holey has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Holey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1##SUB2#
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holey sees it coming and defends easily.
Holey wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holey sees it coming and defends easily.
Holey punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Holey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holey wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holey trying to control but Lalla postures up. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holey tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lalla has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Holey defend it? Lalla steps over the head and cranks it - Holey is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lalla!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaro Lalla!
Jaro Lalla decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: RISE 96 Kondo v White     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1#
Lalla avoids the body shot from Fortythree.
Lalla with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
Lalla misses with a takedown attempt
and Fortythree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Fortythree.#ROC2#
Lalla is rocked!
Lalla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Fortythree backs away, Lalla returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Oh Lalla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lalla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fortythree.
Lalla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fortythree sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lalla somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Fortythree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lalla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fortythree sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lalla somewhat.
Lalla seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Fortythree misses.
Lalla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Fortythree gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lalla to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1##SUB#
Lalla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Fortythree is keeping the position.
Fortythree is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortythree swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fortythree is trying to keep Lalla in close.
Fortythree wants to stand up but Lalla is controlling him.
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortythree is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fortythree can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fortythree wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lalla stopping the sweep attempt from Fortythree.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Lalla is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fortythree is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fortythree has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Fortythree passes Lalla's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fortythree not doing much here. #T3#
Lalla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lalla is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fortythree pulls his head out easily.
Fortythree wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fortythree looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fortythree wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Lalla uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Fortythree controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lalla working for a triangle but Fortythree defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortythree dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fortythree misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Fortythree as Lalla shoots in.
Fortythree throws a looping overhand right but Lalla ducks down to avoid it.
Lalla tries for a takedown but Fortythree circles away easily
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lalla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortythree.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but Fortythree shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lalla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fortythree tries to avoid it but Lalla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fortythree to the ground. Fortythree escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Fortythree misses.#TD#
Lalla manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fortythree on his heels. He'll look to pass Fortythree's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Lalla postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fortythree is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lalla, into his guard. #REVB#
Fortythree 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Fortythree looking to sit in guard and control but Lalla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fortythree really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lalla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Fortythree is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lalla is aware though and is defending well.
Lalla being controlled here momentarily.
Lalla passes Fortythree's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Lalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Fortythree is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fortythree is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Fortythree is defending well.
Fortythree is looking for a sweep. Lalla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lalla is working for an americana but Fortythree has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Lalla was thinking about the submission.#T3#
Fortythree has control of Lalla's left arm, preventing Lalla from doing any damage. #SUB#
Lalla postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fortythree is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lalla, into his guard. #REVB#
Fortythree looking to pass the guard.
Fortythree wants to stand but Lalla has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Lalla throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fortythree uses it to pass to side control.
Jaro Lalla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fortythree takes a little break here. Lalla wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fortythree tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lalla's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortythree showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lalla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fortythree defends it nicely.
Fortythree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lalla tries for a takedown but Fortythree circles away easily
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Fortythree cracks Lalla with a good jab.
Lalla misses with a takedown attempt
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lalla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fortythree sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lalla somewhat.
Lalla fails with the takedown
and Fortythree counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Fortythree moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortythree.
Lalla is working for takedown but Fortythree is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Fortythree.
Lalla is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fortythree working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Fortythree.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortythree throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lallas head.
Fortythree lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lalla backwards. #T1#
Fortythree prevents the takedown attempt.
Fortythree is pressed up against the cage. Lalla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fortythree down to the mat. Fortythree avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fortythree digs a good hook to Lalla's body. #KD2#
Fortythree sends Lalla crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fortythree is motioning to the referee to let Lalla up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lalla takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left lands for Fortythree.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortythree circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Lalla tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Fortythree wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). One Fortythree!
One Fortythree managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: KMK2     
Date:   Aug 23, 2019
#R1#
Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown. Gay G tries to sprawl out of it but Lalla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gay G manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Gay G gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Gay G is retaining full guard.
Lalla has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lalla is fighting to break Gay G's control of his arms but Gay G is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gay G is trying to keep Lalla in close.
Gay G is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G is trying to keep Lalla in close.
Lalla slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gay G has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Gay G wants to get back to full guard.
Gay G trying to hold on to Lalla's head to control him but Lalla postures up. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gay G is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gay G doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla. #SUB2#
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Gay G is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Gay G is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Lalla is working for a submission of some sort.
Gay G is looking for a sweep. Lalla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gay G doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gay G slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gay G working a defensive guard here.
Gay G keeping full guard, as Lalla tries to pass. #T3#
Lalla pushing down on Gay G's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gay G sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura here.
Gay G is controlling Lalla's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Gay G is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla.
Gay G tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Gay G is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage.
Gay G is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gay G has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gay G sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaro Lalla dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lalla keeps the fight on the outside.
Lalla takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Gay G has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Lalla lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Lalla is working for a kimura but Gay G is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gay G makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gay G.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gay G is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gay G has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Gay G from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gay G forces his way into half guard.
Gay G trying to pass the guard but Lalla defending well. #SUB#
Gay G is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lalla doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gay G. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gay G is trying to control the action in half guard but Lalla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Gay G is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Gay G is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lalla defends it well. #SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gay G trying to control from Lalla's half guard. Lalla has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Gay G has gone for a leg lock! Lalla slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gay G's guard.#REVB#
Lalla being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gay G is trying to keep Lalla in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that J Gay G will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Gay G breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Gay G moves into the clinch successfully.
Gay G looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Lalla gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gay G is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lalla seems to be working for a kimura but Gay G defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Gay G is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gay G sees it coming and defends easily.
Gay G wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gay G manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gay G lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gay G is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Gay G trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Gay G throwing strikes from guard but Lalla blocks nicely.
Gay G looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##SUB2#
Lalla has his foot on Gay G's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gay G works his way back into a safe position though.
Gay G sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gay G looking to sit in guard and control but Lalla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lalla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jaro Lalla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gay G is pressing down on Lalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gay G lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gay G controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gay G pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalla is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gay G looking to sit in guard and control but Lalla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jaro Lalla just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##CL#
Lalla tries to keep at a distance but Gay G has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gay G lands a knee to the head.
Lalla wants to take the fight to the mat but Gay G manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gay G tries a knee to the head but Lalla blocks it.
Lalla is working for takedown but Gay G is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lalla looking for a takedown.
J Gay G has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Gay G misses with an elbow over the top.
Lalla wants to take the fight to the mat but Gay G manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gay G connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lalla's face. #CUT#
It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Gay G is pressed up against the ropes. Lalla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gay G down to the mat. Gay G avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Gay G.
Lalla fails with the takedown
and Lalla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Gay G. No joy for Lalla on that attempt.
Gay G misses the shot to the body.
Lalla is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gay G misses with a double jab. #T1#
Gay G tries to clinch up but Lalla circles away and keeps his distance.
Lalla only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lalla shoots in for a double leg but Gay G sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Gay G fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lalla, pushing him back against the ropes.
Lalla's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gay G cracks Lalla with a nice body shot.
Lalla avoids a wild elbow strike from Gay G.
Gay G lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lalla drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gay G gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gay G misses with an elbow strike.
Lalla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gay G tries to land a knee to the head but Lalla blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Gay G.
Lalla has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gay G after a bit of a struggle.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Gay G just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lalla's brow. #T2##BC#
Gay G pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gay G slaps away a takedown attempt from Lalla, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.
Lalla tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gay G defends well and Lalla ends up having to push Gay G into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Lalla looks to move away, Gay G throws a big counter combo but Lalla just gets out of the way.
Gay G throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lalla tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gay G defends well and Lalla ends up having to push Gay G into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gay G throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gay G swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gay G dips to his left and cracks Lalla with an uppercut!
Lalla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gay G sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Gay G closes the distance and clinches.
Lalla goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gay G prevents it.
Lalla is working for takedown but Gay G is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lalla drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gay G gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
Lalla wants to take the fight to the mat but Gay G manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gay G throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lallas head.
Lalla is working for takedown but Gay G is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gay G creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gay G gets underhooks to prevent Lalla's takedown attempt.
Gay G with a knee to the head.
Gay G pushes off an throws an elbow but Lalla leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Gay G connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lalla's face. #BC#
Gay G manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Gay G.
Lalla shoots in but Gay G avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gay G tries to clinch but Lalla moves out of range.
J Gay G is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Lalla closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gay G trying to control but Lalla postures up.
Gay G is looking for a sweep. Lalla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gay G wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy.
Gay G is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lalla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lalla's back!
Gay G wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy.
Good control from Gay G.
Gay G is hanging on to Lalla's back as he tries to escape.
Lalla looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gay G.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

J Gay G had his way with Jaro Lalla in that round.
The cut man is working on Jaro Lalla's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
#R5#
No luck for Lalla with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lalla.
Gay G wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Gay G.
No luck for Lalla with that takedown attempt.
J Gay G has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Gay G misses with a double jab.
Lalla tries for a takedown but Gay G sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gay G works over Lalla's head and body with a nice combination.
Lalla closes the distance and clinches up with Gay G, looking for a takedown. Lalla pushes Gay G against the ropes but Gay G circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G wants to clinch up but Lalla keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Gay G.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gay G looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Gay G gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lalla to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Gay G is trying to control the position but Lalla postures up.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gay G is keeping the position for now.
Gay G is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Lalla has gone for a leg lock! Gay G slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lalla's guard.#REVR#
Gay G 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. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Gay G sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Gay G avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gay G forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Gay G is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lalla defends it well. #SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gay G controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gay G is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lalla to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
J Gay G showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gay G 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 22, 2019
#R1#
Lalla goes for a double leg but Doctore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doctore continues to drive forward.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doctore as he jumps to the side.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doctore as he jumps to the side.
Oenomaus Doctore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Doctore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lalla.
Lalla tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Doctore defends well and Lalla ends up having to push Doctore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Doctore gets a clinch. #BC#
Doctore manages to break the clinch.
Lalla dives in and grabs Doctore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doctore pushes down on Lalla's head and hops out.#CL#
Doctore clinches up with Lalla and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Lalla gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Doctore manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lalla closes the distance and clinches up with Doctore, looking for a takedown. Lalla pushes Doctore against the cage but Doctore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Doctore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lalla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doctore defends it nicely.#TD2#
Lalla feints and as Doctore raises his hands in defense, Lalla changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Doctore is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lalla drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Doctore manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lalla has Doctore in his guard.#REVR##T1#
Doctore lands a couple of elbows.
Lalla has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Doctore is looking to stand up but Lalla won't let him. #SUB2#
Lalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lalla avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lalla has his foot on Doctore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doctore works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doctore defends well.
Doctore showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for a guillotine here but Doctore defends easily.
Doctore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lalla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Doctore wants to stand but Lalla is controlling his posture from full guard.
Doctore throwing strikes from guard but Lalla blocks nicely.
Doctore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Doctore trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doctore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt.
Doctore throws a body shot but no joy.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Doctore forces Lalla back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Doctore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doctore tries to clinch but Lalla is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Doctore has Lalla up against the cage in a clinch.
Doctore gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lalla. #BC#
Doctore manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oenomaus Doctore dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Doctore rushes Lalla and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Doctore gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lalla.
Our sources have told us that Doctore has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC#
Doctore manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Doctore clinches up with Lalla and pushes him back against the cage.
Lalla looking for a takedown. #BC#
Doctore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lalla shoots in but Doctore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oenomaus Doctore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Lalla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Doctore circles away.
Lalla swats away the attempt to clinch by Doctore.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doctore but Doctore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doctore wants to clinch.
Doctore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around?
Lalla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doctore swivels and escapes.
It looked like Doctore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doctore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lalla flicks out a counter leg kick but Doctore steps away.
Lalla looks for a takedown but Doctore sprawls well.#T1#
Doctore is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Lalla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Doctore's guard.
Doctore throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Doctore managing to control the position.
Lalla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Doctore is trying to maintain the position but Lalla is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Lalla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Doctore is trying to control but can't.
Oenomaus Doctore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Doctore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage.
Doctore is looking to control Lalla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doctore avoid being mounted?#T2#
Doctore looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doctore is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lalla seems to be working for a kimura but Doctore defends the submission attempt.
Doctore is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lalla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lalla's back!
Doctore is looking to control Lalla but Lalla is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lalla tries to escape but Doctore has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Doctore struggling to land strikes to the head as Lalla covers up.
Doctore is trying to stick to Lalla's back but Lalla is turning into Doctore. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Doctore's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lalla.
Doctore throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Lalla has gone for a leg lock! Doctore slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lalla's guard.#REVR#
Doctore working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Doctore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lalla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doctore.
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Doctore from controlling successfully. #T4#
Doctore wanted to stand there but Lalla had control of the position.
Doctore connects with a couple of short punches.
Doctore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Lalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Doctore trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lalla avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oenomaus Doctore dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lalla fails to land the takedown.
Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown but Doctore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lalla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Doctore misses with a head kick.
Lalla takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#
It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Lalla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doctore pinned against the cage. Doctore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oenomaus Doctore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.#CL#
Doctore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lalla is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Doctore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doctore slaps away a takedown attempt from Lalla, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doctore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalla manages to avoid it.
Doctore tries to clinch up but Lalla circles away and keeps his distance.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doctore sprawls well. Doctore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
Lalla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Doctore stuffs the takedown attempt from Lalla. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
Oenomaus Doctore is winning the standup battle so far.
Lalla dives in for a single leg takedown but Doctore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown. Doctore tries to sprawl out of it but Lalla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doctore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doctore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lalla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lalla swats away the attempt to clinch by Doctore.#TD2#
Lalla shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Doctore is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Doctore gets underhooks to prevent Lalla's takedown attempt. #BC#
Doctore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oenomaus Doctore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doctore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Doctore closes the distance and clinches.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD2#
Lalla has picked Doctore up - he's going for a ride! Lalla dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Doctore defends it well.
Doctore misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Doctore is trying to maintain the position but Lalla is very close to passing his half guard.
Doctore is trying to stand up here but Lalla is controlling him well.
Doctore holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Doctore gets back to full guard.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doctore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doctore pulls Lalla in close to his closed guard and prevents Lalla from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Doctore is retaining full guard.
Doctore trying to keep a closed guard but Lalla is proving a slippery customer.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doctore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doctore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lalla is looking to work some ground and pound but Doctore has wrist control.
Lalla missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Doctore is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lalla drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Doctore dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Doctore wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving. #T4#
Doctore throws an elbow that misses. Lalla uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Doctore's guard. Nice move by Lalla!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lalla drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Doctore dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Doctore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doctore working some strikes from top position.
Doctore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oenomaus Doctore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Doctore trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oenomaus Doctore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Doctore has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oenomaus Doctore!

Oenomaus Doctore really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BuriedAlive// Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Jaro Lalla had this to say: '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 30, 2019
#R1#
Lotus throws a sloppy body shot
and Lalla counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lotus's knee momentarily.
Lotus misses with a straight right.
Lalla tried to counter with a leg kick but Lotus avoided it.
Lotus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lalla fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lotus just manages to avoid it.
Lotus looks winded!
Lotus looks to land a left hand but Lalla moved out of range nicely.
Lalla looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lalla glances at the clock... BAM! Lotus nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Lalla crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Lalla is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Lotus!
Our winner, Tommy Lotus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Jaro Lalla stepped up to the mic, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 27, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Singsurat drives through and clinches with Lalla against the cage. #BC2#
Singsurat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Singsurat rushes Lalla and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Lalla works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Singsurat is retaining full guard.
Lalla is fighting to break Singsurat's control of his arms but Singsurat is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Singsurat wants to get back to his feet but Lalla is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Lalla drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Singsurat dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Singsurat trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singsurat is looking to stand up but Lalla won't let him. #T1#
Singsurat sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Lalla working for a triangle but Singsurat defends it easily.
Singsurat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lalla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Singsurat 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. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Singsurat wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Singsurat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Singsurat trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lalla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Singsurat is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Singsurat trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lalla takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lalla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Singsurat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lalla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lalla feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Singsurat closes the distance and pushes Lalla back into the cage.#BC2#
Singsurat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lalla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Singsurat.#TD2#
Singsurat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lalla's half guard.
Singsurat trying to control from half guard but Lalla is working away. #T4#
Singsurat controlling the action here.
Lalla is not content to let Singsurat control the position.#SUB#
Lalla looking for subs from the bottom but Singsurat mounts him!
We've been informed that Singsurat has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singsurat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lalla is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Panupong Singsurat dominated that round.
That's time! Lalla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Singsurat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Singsurat tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Singsurat tries to advance to mount but Lalla denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singsurat is looking to take a break and control but Lalla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lalla is looking to regain half guard here but Singsurat keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SU2#
Singsurat decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Singsurat looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lalla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Singsurat wants to stand but Lalla has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Singsurat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Singsurat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Singsurat from controlling successfully.
Singsurat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Singsurat is looking to stand up but Lalla won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Singsurat tries to clinch there but Lalla circles away.
Lalla tried to counter with a leg kick but Singsurat avoided it.
Singsurat throws a jab but it's blocked by Lalla. #TD2#
Singsurat drives through with a takedown into guard.
Singsurat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Singsurat is pushing down on Lalla's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lalla is fighting to maintain full guard but Singsurat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Singsurat has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Singsurat throwing strikes but Lalla bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top. #SUB#
Lalla drops back, looking for a kneebar! Singsurat looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Singsurat looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Singsurat! #REVB##SU2#
Singsurat decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Singsurat closes the distance and pushes Lalla back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lalla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singsurat prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Panupong Singsurat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Singsurat throws a head kick but Lalla moves out of range. #CL2#
Singsurat clinches with his opponent.
Lalla is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Lalla is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Singsurat can't fight it off and eventually Lalla manages to take the fight to the floor. Singsurat looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Singsurat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Panupong Singsurat has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Singsurat pulls his head out easily.
Singsurat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singsurat trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Singsurat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Singsurat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lalla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lalla won't allow Singsurat to pass to mount.
Singsurat controlling the action here.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Singsurat is looking to stall here but Lalla recovers full guard. #SUB#
Lalla looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Singsurat has picked Lalla up and slammed him! Lalla can't keep hold of the triangle and Singsurat manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Singsurat stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Singsurat misses the jab.
Singsurat tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Singsurat tries to clinch but Lalla moves out of range.
Singsurat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lalla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Singsurat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Singsurat gets a takedown into half guard.
Lalla is refusing to be controlled, as Singsurat sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Singsurat throwing shots but Lalla is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Singsurat is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singsurat is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

And that's the end of the fight!
Panupong Singsurat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Singsurat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panupong Singsurat!

Panupong Singsurat thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jaro Lalla spoke after the fight, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 22, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Lalla gets caught napping as Rose dives in and scores a takedown. Lalla manages to retain guard.
Rose with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rose throwing strikes from guard but Lalla blocks nicely. #SUB#
Rose throws a sloppy strike and Lalla has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Rose is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Lalla!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Lalla!
A less than humble Jaro Lalla misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: NSC 30: Power vs Wright     
Date:   Jun 11, 2019
#R1##CL#
Clay rushes Lalla and presses him up against the ropes.#TD2#
Lalla has Clay pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lalla pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Clay tumbling to the mat - Lalla dives into Clay's guard.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clay trying to control the position.
Lalla must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clay looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Lalla drops back, looking for a kneebar! Clay looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Clay looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Clay! #REVR#
Clay in side control, throwing shots but Lalla defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Clay seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lalla is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lalla has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Clay postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lalla takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Clay trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Clay's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Clay controls the position from side control.
Lalla is not content to let Clay control the position.
Lalla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clay lands a few punches from side control.
Clay sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lalla is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
Clay wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Clay's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB#
Clay is trying to get an arm triangle but Lalla is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clay cracks Lalla with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Clay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lalla is not content to let Clay control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Clay dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lalla drops his hands momentarily and Clay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clay tries a head kick but it misses.
Lalla appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Clay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around?
Clay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lalla flicks out a counter leg kick but Clay steps away.
Lalla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lalla was well out of range. Poor timing from Clay.
Lalla blocks a head kick by Clay.
Lalla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Clay looks to land a left hand but Lalla moved out of range nicely.
Lalla flicks out a counter leg kick but Clay steps away.#T1#
Nice jab there from Clay. #TD#
Clay drives through with a takedown into Lalla's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Clay passes Lalla's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Clay seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lalla for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Lalla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Clay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lalla defends it well.
Clay sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clay wants to free his trapped foot but Lalla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Clay dominated that second round.
That's time! Clay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Clay fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clay looks to land a combination but Lalla avoids it well.
Clay throws a right hand that Lalla ducks under and follows up with a left that Lalla also avoids with ease.
Lalla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lalla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Clay throws a jab but it's blocked by Lalla.
Clay scores with a jab. Lalla acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Clay closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lalla's guard.
Clay postures up in Lalla's guard and throws a big left but Lalla blocks it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Clay landing some decent shots from guard.
Lalla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Clay wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Clay 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.
Andre Clay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clay wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Clay pushing down on Lalla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clay is keen to just control but Lalla is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clay pulls his head out easily.
Clay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Clay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Andre Clay!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Andre Clay!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Andre Clay!

Andre Clay wins by unanimous decision!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andre Clay made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Jaro Lalla stepped up to the mic, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: RFL-72     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
Joe throws a shot to the body.
Lalla shoots in but no luck this time.
Joe is looking to counter punch.
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lalla was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
Lalla throws a fast counter high kick but Joe manages to duck under it in time.
Joe leaves Lalla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Joe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalla manages to avoid it.
Joe stuffs the takedown attempt from Lalla. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Joe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Joe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe 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.
Lalla drops his hands momentarily and Joe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lalla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joe avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but Lalla is just out of range.
Lalla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe cracks Lalla with an open hand slap.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.
Lalla ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
Joe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lalla's hands.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe misses with a body shot.
Jaro Lalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joe as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown but Joe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lalla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lalla closes the distance and clinches up with Joe, looking for a takedown. Lalla pushes Joe against the cage but Joe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Joe does no damage.
Lalla tries for a takedown but Joe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joe works Lalla's body with a nice hook.
Lalla shoots in but Joe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lalla slips a jab from Joe.
Lalla throws a big counter head kick but Joe avoids it with no problem.
Lalla takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD2#
Lalla fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Joe sprawls well initially but Lalla persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla.
Joe is trying to maintain the position but Lalla is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Lalla is working for a submission of some sort.
Joe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Joe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage.
Joe is looking to control Lalla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joe avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Joe is defending well.
Joe is doing well to control the position and prevent Lalla from advancing to side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe 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#
Joe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lalla shoots in but no luck this time.
Joe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lalla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lalla somewhat.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joe but Joe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Joe connects with a body shot that sends Lalla's belly button to the back.
Nice sprawl there from Joe as Lalla shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe throws a hook but Lalla avoids it easily.
Lalla looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lalla slips under a jab.
Lalla throws a fast counter high kick but Joe manages to duck under it in time.
Joe loads up on a big right hand but Lalla slips the punch.#T1#
Lalla fails with the takedown.
Lalla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lalla somewhat.
Joe cracks Lalla with an open hand slap.
Nice shot lands for Joe.#CUT#
It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Lalla ducks right into an uppercut from Joe.
Joe slaps away a takedown attempt from Lalla, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Joe finds it's target.#ROC#
Lalla is rocked!#T2#
Joe lands a nice hook to Lalla's body. Lalla takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joe stuffs the takedown.
Lalla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joe is fending him off so far but Lalla persists. Nope, Joe circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe throws a hook but Lalla avoids it easily.
Lalla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lalla.
Joe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joe jabs Lalla right on the nose. Lalla blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Joe lands a right hook to the body.
Lalla has a takedown stuffed.
Joe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Lalla looking to score a takedown here. Joe is defending well but Lalla drives through and ends up in Joe's guard.
Joe is pulling down on Lalla's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe working a defensive guard here. #T4##SUB2#
Lalla postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Joe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lalla, into his guard. #REVR#
Joe trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaro Lalla's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Joe throws a big shot that misses.
Lalla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Joe misses.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lalla misses with a takedown
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lalla or perhaps it was just good defense by Joe, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Joe misses the target.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lalla.
Joe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalla manages to avoid it.#T1#
Joe lands a jab to the head.
Joe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joe wants it to stay on the feet.
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe connects with a body shot.
Lalla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joe avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Lalla drives through with a takedown into Joe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lalla is fighting to break Joe's control of his arms but Joe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Joe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lalla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Joe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Joe is looking for a triangle but Lalla pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Joe is looking for a triangle but Lalla pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Joe trying to keep a closed guard but Lalla is proving a slippery customer.
Joe wants to control the position but Lalla says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Joe wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy.
Joe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joe tries to get out of the position.
Lalla prevents Joe from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Joe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lalla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lalla fails with the takedown.
Joe throws an overhand right that lands on Lalla's shoulder, as Lalla tries to avoid the shot.
Joe throws a big shot that misses.
Lalla blocks a jab.
Joe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lalla looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Glass Joe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Glass Joe is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Lalla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lalla shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lalla ducks right into an uppercut from Joe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glass Joe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glass Joe!

Glass Joe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jaro Lalla spoke after the fight, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: RFLFN-20     
Date:   Mar 27, 2019
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Kropotkin. No joy for Lalla on that attempt.
Kropotkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lalla goes for a double leg but Kropotkin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kropotkin continues to drive forward.
Kropotkin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lalla fails to land the takedown.
Kropotkin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Peter Kropotkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Kropotkin leaves Lalla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kropotkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lalla misses with a takedown attempt - Kropotkin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lalla has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Kropotkin as Lalla shoots in.
Kropotkin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lalla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kropotkin defends it nicely.
Kropotkin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lalla dives in and grabs Kropotkin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kropotkin pushes down on Lalla's head and hops out.#T1##TD#
Kropotkin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kropotkin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lalla is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Kropotkin is trying to get an arm triangle but Lalla is defending well.
Lalla has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kropotkin moves into full mount! #T2#
Kropotkin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lalla because Kropotkin loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Kropotkin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lalla turns into him and now he's in Kropotkin's guard.
Lalla stopping the sweep attempt from Kropotkin.#SUB#
Kropotkin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lalla has picked Kropotkin up and slammed him! Kropotkin can't keep hold of the triangle and Lalla manages to pass to 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!
Kropotkin tries to improve position but can't.
Kropotkin regains half guard.#SUB#
Kropotkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lalla pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kropotkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Kropotkin tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.
Kropotkin is looking to control Lalla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kropotkin avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Lalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kropotkin is concentrating on defense, preventing Lalla from advancing position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kropotkin is pressing down on Lalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kropotkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Kropotkin, not yet.
Kropotkin pulls Lalla in to control the position. #SUB#
Lalla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kropotkin wants to sweep here but Lalla controlling him for the moment.
Kropotkin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kropotkin controls Lalla momentarily but Lalla frees himself. #SUB#
Kropotkin working for submissions but it's allowed Lalla to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Kropotkin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kropotkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lalla was well out of range. Poor timing from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kropotkin wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Lalla throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kropotkin was covering up waiting for the punch and Lalla finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Kropotkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kropotkin manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Kropotkin's guard.
Kropotkin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kropotkin trying to work for an americana but Lalla has managed to regain full guard. #T1#
Kropotkin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kropotkin advances to half guard.
Kropotkin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kropotkin with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Kropotkin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kropotkin has managed to get both his arms back between Lalla's legs - danger averted.
Lalla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Kropotkin wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Kropotkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lalla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kropotkin working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Kropotkin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lalla dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kropotkin working a defensive guard but Lalla passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kropotkin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lalla pushes down on Kropotkin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kropotkin regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB#
Kropotkin has an active guard here but Lalla has managed to pass into half guard.
Kropotkin is trying to get back to full guard.
Kropotkin manages to get to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kropotkin is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kropotkin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lalla has his hands clasped together but Kropotkin extends and breaks Lalla's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kropotkin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Kropotkin!
Peter Kropotkin made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
The defeated Jaro Lalla had this to say: '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: RFL-67 Gusmao Vs. 3000     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1#
Coffie throws a hook but Lalla blocks it.
Coffie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Coffie scores with a hook to the body. Lalla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coffie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lalla.
Coffie throws a head kick but Lalla moves out of range. #TD#
Lalla is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coffie's half guard.#SUB#
Coffie is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lalla has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lalla pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Coffie is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lalla!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Lalla!
Jaro Lalla tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: RFL-64 FE vs. UTH     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Foster. No joy for Lalla on that attempt. #TD#
Lalla drives through with a takedown into guard.
Foster is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lalla dives into side control. #REVB#
Foster bucks up and tries to throw Lalla off but instead Lalla has got his back!#SUB#
Foster is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Lalla manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Foster is in trouble and he's forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jaro Lalla!
After the fight, Jaro Lalla was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: RFLFN-10 Destroyer vs. Kondo     
Date:   Jan 16, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Lalla shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Knox tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Knox wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.
Knox tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lalla working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Knox is positioning himself well to prevent Lalla advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knox defends it well.
Knox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Knox is trying to control the position but Lalla postures up. #SUB#
Knox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lalla stands and throws Knox's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Knox stops Lalla from passing to mount.
Knox is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Knox is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Knox sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Knox is looking for a sweep. Lalla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knox wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy.
Knox is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Lalla with that takedown attempt.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Lalla is just out of range.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Lalla moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Knox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knox stalling in the clinch but Lalla improves position.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lallas head. #TD2#
Lalla lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Knox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knox.
Lalla stopping the sweep attempt from Knox.
Knox can't keep his opponent in guard - Lalla advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Knox wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaro Lalla dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lalla takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Lalla shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knox napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Lalla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A control attempt from Knox but he's now mounted!
Knox regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura here.
Knox is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Knox works his way to full guard. Good work.
Knox is adopting a defensive guard.
Knox trying to keep a closed guard but Lalla is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lalla postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Knox is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lalla, into his guard. #REVR#
Knox looking to pass the guard.
Knox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jaro Lalla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knox is pushing down on Lalla's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lalla is fighting to maintain full guard but Knox has managed to sneak the leg through.
Knox looks to land a strike but Lalla avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Lalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
Knox throwing strikes but missing.
Lalla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knox.
Knox stays in close to Lalla's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knox takes a swing at Lalla's ribcage but misses.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knox as he jumps to the side.
Lalla drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lalla blocks a jab.#TD2#
Lalla drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knox pulls Lalla in close to prevent any damage.
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lalla won't allow Knox to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jaro Lalla will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lalla shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lalla is thwarting Knox's attempts to control the position.
Lalla stops Knox from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knox manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Knox is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knox manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Knox's guard.
Knox has his hands on Lalla's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Knox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lalla's guard. #REVR#
Knox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalla is keeping the position for now.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox forces his way into half guard.
Eta Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Knox is stalling here. Lalla is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Knox seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lalla has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Knox struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Lalla is trying to get an arm triangle but Knox is defending well. #SUB2#
Lalla tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lalla has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB2#
Lalla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knox is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Lalla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Knox sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Knox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lalla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lalla's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox biding his time, controlling Lalla.
Lalla staying busy and making it hard for Knox to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eta Knox.
I think Lalla has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jaro Lalla!

A very excited looking Jaro Lalla rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: RFLFN-7 Slaughter vs. Falcone     
Date:   Dec 26, 2018
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lalla.
Weed misses with a looping right.
Weed is looking to score with low kicks.
Weed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lalla.
Lalla moves out of range as Weed strikes.#CL2#
Weed has closed the distance and engaged Lalla in a clinch.
Lalla drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Weed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Weed is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lalla is keeping busy.
Weed crunches a lovely knee into Lalla's ribcage.
Lalla looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weed stops a takedown attempt from Lalla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Weed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Lalla looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Weed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Weed is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Weed from controlling successfully.
Weed wants to stand but Lalla is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Weed from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lalla has his foot on Weed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weed works his way back into a safe position though.
Weed throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Lalla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weed is aware though and is defending well.
Weed wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Weed is looking to advance position but Lalla has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Weed tries to hold on but Lalla postures up.
Weed gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Weed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lalla prevents Weed from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weed has his hands clasped together around Lalla's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Weed defends it well.
Weed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lalla is working away from the top position though.
Weed might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lalla haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Lalla seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Weed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla.
Weed is trying to stand back up but Lalla is controlling him
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We've been hearing that Lalla has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weed wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Richard Weed will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Weed. No joy for Lalla on that attempt.
A big right from Weed misses.
Weed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lalla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Weed defends it nicely.
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Weed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weed leaves Lalla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lalla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weed swivels and escapes.
Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown but Weed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lalla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lalla staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weed works the jab nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Weed as Lalla shoots in.
Nice shot lands for Weed.#TD#
Lalla decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weed trying to control but Lalla postures up.
Weed works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Lalla postures up.
Weed looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lalla puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Weed wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy.
Weed is trying to get back to full guard.
Weed is looking to control Lalla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Weed avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Weed is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Weed is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold.
Weed wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Lalla in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Weed tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lalla!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaro Lalla!
Jaro Lalla tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: RFL-53 No Limits     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Lalla shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bizzle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bizzle is pulling down on Lalla's head. It's preventing any offense from Lalla, at least for the moment.
Bizzle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lalla is controlling him.
Bizzle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bizzle is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Bizzle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lalla postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown. Bizzle tries to sprawl out of it but Lalla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bizzle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Lalla tries to keep at a distance but Bizzle has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lalla is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bizzle is defending well.
Lalla has Bizzle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bizzle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bubba Bizzle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Lalla wants a takedown but no success here.
Bizzle with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD2#
Lalla gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bizzle controlling the position for now.
Bizzle wants to get back to full guard.
Bizzle wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy.
Bizzle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lalla on the ground.
Bizzle is trying to get back to full guard.
Bizzle is doing well to control the position and prevent Lalla from advancing to side control.#T3#
Bizzle is trying to maintain the position but Lalla is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Lalla with that takedown attempt.
Bizzle throws a sloppy head kick and Lalla moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Lalla closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bizzle wants to control but Lalla postures up.
Bizzle tries to bench press Lalla off him but Lalla keeps the position. #SUB2#
Lalla is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bizzle is trying to escape and Lalla transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bizzle is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lalla! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Lalla!
In his post fight interview, Jaro Lalla started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: NJMMA XS 13     
Date:   Sep 22, 2018
#R1#
Carlitto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carlitto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lalla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carlitto tries to avoid it but Lalla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carlitto to the ground. Carlitto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carlitto throws a series of punches but Lalla moves out of range.
Lalla dives in for a single leg takedown but Carlitto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lalla takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carlitto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown. Carlitto tries to sprawl out of it but Lalla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carlitto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carlitto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego Carlitto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Some wild striking there from Carlitto. #TD2#
Lalla looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Lalla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carlitto pulls Lalla in close to his closed guard and prevents Lalla from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carlitto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carlitto in particular looking to stall.
Carlitto continues to stall.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Carlitto controlling the action here.#T3##SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carlitto trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carlitto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lalla checks a leg kick.
Lalla is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carlitto as he jumps to the side. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carlitto misses with a series of wild punches.
Carlitto looks to land a combination but Lalla avoids it well.
Lalla tries for a takedown but Carlitto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Lalla closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Carlitto's guard.
Lalla being controlled here momentarily.
Carlitto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Carlitto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carlitto tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Carlitto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaro Lalla's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lalla darts in looking for a takedown but Carlitto gets double underhooks and turns Lalla into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carlitto misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Lalla shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Carlitto wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy.
Carlitto moves into full guard.
Carlitto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Carlitto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carlitto manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Carlitto's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlitto is controlling Lalla's posture.#T1#
Carlitto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lalla has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Carlitto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carlitto gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carlitto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carlitto is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carlitto desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Carlitto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lalla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lalla's back!
Carlitto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around?
Carlitto is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Lalla can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lalla tries to escape but Carlitto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Carlitto biding his time, controlling Lalla. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Carlitto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaro Lalla's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown. Carlitto tries to sprawl out of it but Lalla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carlitto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Lalla gets the takedown into side control.
Carlitto sneaks back into half guard.
Carlitto tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.
Carlitto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Carlitto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carlitto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla.
Carlitto keeping hold of Lalla's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Carlitto tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.
Carlitto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carlitto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lalla has passed into side control.
Carlitto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Carlitto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carlitto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Carlitto wants to get back to full guard.
Carlitto is controlling Lalla's trapped leg to prevent Lalla from advancing to side control.
Carlitto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lalla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lalla's back!
Carlitto controls the position.#T3#
More hug and hope from Carlitto.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Carlitto.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lalla tries to roll but Carlitto sticks to his back.
Carlitto controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Carlitto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carlitto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Carlitto!

A relieved looking Diego Carlitto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Jaro Lalla had this to say: '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: NJMMA XS 8     
Date:   Aug 11, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Lalla looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boesku!
Boesku is trying to control Lalla's posture but Lalla avoids it.
Boesku is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lalla off and has taken his back!
Lalla is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Boesku off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Boesku is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Lalla won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Boesku off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roman Boesku!
Roman Boesku tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Jaro Lalla stepped up to the mic, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: NJMMA XS 6     
Date:   Jul 27, 2018
#R1#
Bebe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lalla has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bebe is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Lalla looking to score a takedown here. Bebe is defending well but Lalla drives through and ends up in Bebe's guard.
Bebe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lalla advances to half guard.
Bebe is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bebe sees it coming and defends easily.
Bebe is trying to maintain the position but Lalla is very close to passing his half guard.
Bebe tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebe wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy. #T1##SUB2#
Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bebe is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold.
Bebe desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bebe tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Lalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Bebe is defending well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lalla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Bebe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lalla to the ground. Bebe is now in Lalla's guard.
Bebe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bebe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lalla dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Lalla drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bebe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lalla has Bebe in his guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bebe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lalla is tightening it up a little... Bebe has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bebe reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bebe taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lalla!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jaro Lalla!
Jaro Lalla was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Robert Bebe had this to say: 'I... I got nothing to say... '.

 

Event: NJMMA Friday Night Fights 6     
Date:   Jun 15, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Snowpiercer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Snowpiercer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lalla is trying to get back to half guard.
Lalla defending against the ground and pound.
Lalla regains half guard, as Snowpiercer was trying to land strikes.
Snowpiercer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Snowpiercer is trying to control. Lalla wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Snowpiercer works his way into side control. #T1#
Snowpiercer controlling the position.
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Snowpiercer is chipping away with strikes.
Snowpiercer working the strikes but Lalla uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Snowpiercer working Lalla over with strikes. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Snowpiercer wants to pass to mount but Lalla is defending the position. #T2#
Snowpiercer throwing shots but Lalla is blocking nicely.
Snowpiercer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Snowpiercer lands strikes from half guard.
Snowpiercer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Snowpiercer uses his free foot to push down on Lalla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lalla.
Snowpiercer landing strikes from the mount and Lalla is in trouble!
Snowpiercer landing strikes from the mount and Lalla is in trouble!
Lalla is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lalla bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3##SUB#
Lalla drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snowpiercer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lalla has Snowpiercer in his guard.#REVB#
Snowpiercer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snowpiercer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snowpiercer is stalling in the full guard.
Snowpiercer throws a strike but Lalla rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Snowpiercer wants to sweep here but Lalla controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Lalla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lalla won't allow Snowpiercer to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Snowpiercer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snowpiercer manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Snowpiercer's guard.
Snowpiercer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Okja Snowpiercer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Snowpiercer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Snowpiercer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snowpiercer wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Snowpiercer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snowpiercer postures up and lands a big shot to Lalla's brow.
Snowpiercer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowpiercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowpiercer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snowpiercer throws an elbow that misses. Lalla uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snowpiercer's guard. Nice move by Lalla!#REVR##T1#
Snowpiercer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snowpiercer is pulling down on Lalla's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Lalla drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snowpiercer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lalla has Snowpiercer in his guard.#REVB#
Snowpiercer is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snowpiercer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Snowpiercer chips away with some ground and pound.
Snowpiercer throwing strikes from guard but Lalla blocks nicely.
Lalla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalla avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lalla being controlled here, momentarily.
Snowpiercer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalla is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Snowpiercer connects with a couple of short punches.
Snowpiercer wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Snowpiercer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Snowpiercer showed some decent athleticism there.
Snowpiercer throwing shots but Lalla is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snowpiercer is trying to control the action in half guard but Lalla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Snowpiercer missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Snowpiercer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lalla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Snowpiercer throws a strike but Lalla avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Okja Snowpiercer 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Snowpiercer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Snowpiercer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lalla taking some punishment here, with Snowpiercer in his half guard.
Snowpiercer is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lalla reverses the position - he's now on top in Snowpiercer's guard. #SUB#
Lalla drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Snowpiercer dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Snowpiercer postures up and lands a big shot to Lalla's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowpiercer postures up and lands a big shot to Lalla's brow.
Snowpiercer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snowpiercer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Snowpiercer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Snowpiercer wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Okja Snowpiercer has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Lalla working for a triangle but Snowpiercer defends it easily.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Snowpiercer throws a strike but Lalla rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Snowpiercer is controlling Lalla's posture.
Snowpiercer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lalla's guard. #REVB#
Snowpiercer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lalla works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snowpiercer wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Snowpiercer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Snowpiercer throws an elbow that misses. Lalla uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snowpiercer's guard. Nice move by Lalla!#REVR##SUB#
Lalla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Snowpiercer is adopting a defensive guard.
Okja Snowpiercer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Snowpiercer working a defensive guard here.
Snowpiercer has Lalla pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Lalla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Snowpiercer is pulling down on Lalla's head to control his posture.
Snowpiercer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snowpiercer is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Okja Snowpiercer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snowpiercer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Okja Snowpiercer!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 28, 2018
#R1#
Darrow moves in looking to clinch but Lalla pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Darrow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lalla has time to react.
Darrow connects with an inside leg kick.
Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Lalla is just out of range.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darrow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darrow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Darrow wants to clinch up but Lalla keeps it at a distance.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Darrow.
Darrow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Darrow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Darrow tries to close the distance and clinch but Lalla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lalla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC#
Lalla is rocked!
Darrow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blair Darrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darrow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lalla is still on wobbly legs! Can Darrow finish him?
Lalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darrow.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Darrow avoids it with no problem.
Lalla seems to have recovered his senses.
Lalla looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lalla takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lalla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darrow throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Darrow tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lalla takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalla takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lalla has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Darrow.
A left lands for Darrow.
Nice straight punches there by Darrow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Darrow.
Darrow just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lalla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darrow lands a body shot.
Darrow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lalla's head.
Darrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Darrow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lalla under the eye.
Darrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lalla.
Lalla takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Darrow has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Darrow stops a takedown attempt from Lalla.
Darrow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Darrow digs a right hand into Lalla's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lalla's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Darrow unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lalla! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Darrow is unloading with more strikes now! Lalla drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blair Darrow!

 

 
 
 
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