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Event:
SFL 04 | Halli vs Sitsongrit
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laibon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Puno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Puno tries to throw a body punch but Laibon avoids it by throwing Puno back against the cage.
Puno tries to work over Laibon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Laibon controls the action.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Puno lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Puno.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puno lands a body shot.
Laibon is breathing heavily.
Puno lands a body punch.
Puno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puno lands a body shot.
Puno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laibon or not.
Puno cracks Laibon with a nice body shot.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Puno.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laibon's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Puno as the two fighters clinch.
Puno tries to work over Laibon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laibon prevents a body shot from Puno.
A right hand to the body from Puno.
#T1#
Laibon blocks a body shot from Puno.
Puno lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Puno works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Laibon wants to get back to his feet but Puno passes into half guard.
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.#REVR#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Puno in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laibon tries to kick Puno off but Puno keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Puno keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Laibon wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Laibon is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Puno has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Laibon is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Jeronimo Puno!
Our winner, Jeronimo Puno, 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.
The defeated Tembo Laibon had this to say: 'The comeback is always greater than the setback. He earned this win but this isn't it for me.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Carmo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carmo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carmo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laibon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carmo attempts a counter takedown but Laibon avoids it well and moves away.
Laibon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD#
Carmo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laibon keeping moving, preventing Carmo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carmo postures up.
Carmo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carmo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Laibon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carmo trying to control but Laibon is working from the bottom.
Laibon is controlling Carmo's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Carmo 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.
Carmo 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.
Laibon controls Carmo momentarily but Carmo frees himself.
Carmo is looking to work some ground and pound but Laibon has wrist control.#SUB2#
Laibon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Carmo trying to control but Laibon is working from the bottom.
Laibon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carmo is looking to work some ground and pound but Laibon has wrist control.
Laibon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laibon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Carmo trying to control but Laibon is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Carmo looks to score with a jab to the body but Laibon is just out of range.
Carmo throws a right hand that Laibon ducks under and follows up with a left that Laibon also avoids with ease.
Lucio Francisco Carmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Carmo. That snapped Laibon's head back.
Carmo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Laibon back to the cage. Carmo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Carmo misses with a body shot.
Laibon's coach down at 3Band MMA ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Laibon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carmo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Carmo lands with a shot to the body.
Laibon fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Laibon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Carmo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lucio Francisco Carmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tembo Laibon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carmo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laibon trying to control but Carmo postures up.
Carmo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laibon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carmo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Carmo seems content to control.
Laibon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carmo is keen to just control but Laibon is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Carmo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Francisco Carmo dominated that round.
That's time! Carmo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Laibon ducks under a wild hook from Carmo.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Carmo.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laibon is trying to get back to half guard.
Laibon is trying to control Carmo's posture but Carmo avoids it.
Laibon is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Laibon struggling a bit here.
Laibon is not content to let Carmo control the position. #T1##SUB#
Carmo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laibon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Carmo tries for a kimura but Laibon is defending well.
Carmo landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carmo working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Carmo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laibon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carmo trying to control the action but Laibon is working from the bottom. #T2#
Carmo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Carmo tries to score with some ground and pound. Laibon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Carmo tries to advance to mount but Laibon denies him.
Carmo wants to control but Laibon is keeping him busy.
Laibon is looking for a sweep.
Carmo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Laibon tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Laibon prevents Carmo from moving into mount.
Laibon tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Carmo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laibon, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Carmo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laibon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Laibon 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.
You can see the frustration on Laibon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laibon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Carmo 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.
Carmo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Laibon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Francisco Carmo 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#
Carmo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laibon on the side of the head.
Lucio Francisco Carmo is winning the standup battle so far.
Carmo throws a nice looking combination but Laibon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laibon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Laibon with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo scores with a nice strike.
Laibon shoots for a takedown but Carmo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lucio Francisco Carmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tembo Laibon.#T1#
Laibon misses with a takedown #TD#
and Carmo counters with a takedown into side control.
Carmo controlling from side mount.
Laibon looking for a sweep but Carmo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Carmo wants to control the pace but Laibon is squirming around nicely.
Carmo controlling from mount. #T2#
Carmo unloads with some shots from mount but Laibon bucks and avoids them well.
Lucio Francisco Carmo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carmo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laibon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carmo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laibon can do to turn this around?
Carmo avoids the attempt from Laibon to control.
Carmo looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB#
Carmo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Laibon manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Laibon trying to hold on to Carmo's head to control him but Carmo postures up.
Laibon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lucio Francisco Carmo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carmo controlling the pace.
Laibon trying to hold on to Carmo's head to control him but Carmo postures up.
Carmo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #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.
Laibon wants to get back to full guard but Carmo has mounted him!
Carmo controlling the position easily from mount.
Laibon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Carmo controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucio Francisco Carmo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carmo 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucio Francisco Carmo!
After winning the bout, Lucio Francisco Carmo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tembo Laibon spoke after the fight, saying 'The comeback is always greater than the setback. He earned this win but this isn't it for me.'.
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Event:
CACC 63
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tembo Laibon (ranked 3409 p4p, 304 weight class) and Ice Tea (ranked 5512 p4p, 395 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Tembo Laibon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Ice Tea!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Laibon 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: Laibon (2) vs (0) Tea
Laibon stays in close to Tea's body and controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laibon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laibon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laibon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tea trying to control the position.
Laibon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laibon is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Laibon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tea for as long as he can get away with.
Laibon continues to stall.
Tea has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Laibon 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 Tea. Score +3 for passing guard: Laibon (5) vs (0) Tea
Tea is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laibon works to advance to full mount. Tea defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laibon (7) vs (0) Tea
Laibon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tea is desperately trying to improve his position but Laibon has a good base and remains in mount.
Tea is trying to escape the mount but Laibon keeps good control and instead manages to take Tea's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Laibon (10) vs (0) Tea
Tea tries to roll but Laibon sticks to his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laibon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tea's body.
Laibon tries to get the hooks in deep but Tea pushed the leg off.
Laibon biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Laibon.
Tea can't escape the position.
Laibon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tea.
Laibon is hanging on to Tea's back as he tries to escape.
Laibon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tea.
Laibon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tea tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Laibon keeps control of the position as Tea tries to break free.
Laibon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tea doesn't escape.
Tea prevents Laibon from getting a body triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tea's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Tea do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tea turns into Laibon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laibon (10) vs (2) Tea
Tea drops back looking for a leg! Laibon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laibon manages to kick Tea off! Tea jumps back into Laibon's guard.
Laibon is pulling down on Tea's head. It's preventing any offense from Tea, at least for the moment.
Laibon trying to keep a closed guard but Tea is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tea drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tea jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tea passes Laibon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laibon is trying to control but can't.
Tea is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laibon is looking to control Tea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laibon avoid being mounted?
Tea is working for a submission of some sort.
Laibon works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tea 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.
Laibon working a defensive guard here.
Laibon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laibon is keeping the position for now.
Tea thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tea drops back looking for a leg! Laibon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laibon manages to kick Tea off! Tea jumps back into Laibon's guard.
Laibon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tea drops back looking for a leg! Laibon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laibon manages to kick Tea off! Tea jumps back into Laibon's guard.
Laibon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Laibon is trying to control the position but Tea postures up.
Tea wants to pass the guard but Laibon is keeping the position.
Tea being controlled here momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tea passes Laibon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laibon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laibon is trying to control but can't.
Tea is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laibon defends it well.
Tea is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laibon sees it coming and defends easily.
Laibon tries to get to full guard but Tea has control of the leg.
Tea seems to be working for a kimura but Laibon defends the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tea is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laibon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laibon is trying is best to control the position here.
Laibon wants to control but Tea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tea is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laibon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tea.
Tea prevents Laibon from improving his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Laibon manages to get to full guard.
Laibon pulls Tea in to control the position.
Tea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laibon seems keen to control Tea's posture.
Laibon is trying to control the position but Tea postures up.
Laibon has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tea doesn't defend quickly enough and Laibon has managed to lock this one up! Can Tea escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Laibon on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tembo Laibon!
An intense looking Tembo Laibon took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am no longer a MMA fighter, I am now a grappler and this win proves that. Let's pile them up and keep going forward'. |
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Event:
CACC 56
Date: Feb 16, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 4661 p4p, 381 weight class) and Tembo Laibon (ranked 3379 p4p, 312 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Mario Eikmeyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Tembo Laibon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown but Laibon shows good takedown defense.
Eikmeyer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laibon's waist but Laibon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eikmeyer off to one side.
Laibon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eikmeyer defends it well.
Eikmeyer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laibon avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Eikmeyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eikmeyer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Eikmeyer (4) vs (0) Laibon
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Eikmeyer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Laibon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Eikmeyer's guard! Nice work there by Laibon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eikmeyer (4) vs (2) Laibon
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laibon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eikmeyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laibon is aware though and is defending well.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laibon passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Eikmeyer (4) vs (5) Laibon
Laibon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eikmeyer keeps working.
Laibon controlling from side mount.
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.
Eikmeyer is trying to get back to half guard.
Laibon controls the position.
Eikmeyer tries to bench press Laibon off him but Laibon keeps the position.
Eikmeyer is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Eikmeyer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laibon wants to pass the guard but Eikmeyer is defending well.
Laibon is trying to control the action in half guard but Eikmeyer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laibon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Laibon is looking to advance position but Eikmeyer won't allow it.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laibon pulls his head out easily.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Laibon trying to pass the guard but Eikmeyer defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laibon is looking to take a break and control but Eikmeyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laibon pulls his head out easily.
Laibon trying to control the action but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Laibon wants to take a breather but Eikmeyer is having none of it.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laibon is looking to advance position but Eikmeyer won't allow it.
Laibon trying to control the pace.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Laibon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eikmeyer keeps working.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Laibon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laibon is taking a breather. Eikmeyer 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.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laibon pulls his head out easily.
Eikmeyer tries to roll over but Laibon keeps him under control.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laibon works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Eikmeyer (4) vs (8) Laibon
Eikmeyer working to try and regain half guard.
Eikmeyer wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Eikmeyer (4) vs (11) Laibon
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Laibon.
What can Eikmeyer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Eikmeyer is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Laibon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Eikmeyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laibon biding his time, controlling Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer prevents Laibon from getting a body triangle.
Good control from Laibon.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Laibon has the hooks in. Eikmeyer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Laibon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Eikmeyer rolls, trying to escape but Laibon keeps control of the position.
Laibon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I would not like to be Eikmeyer right now.
Laibon trying to control.
Eikmeyer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Laibon biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Laibon tries to keep control of the position but Eikmeyer is staying busy.
Eikmeyer tries to roll but Laibon sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Laibon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Eikmeyer tries to break free.
Laibon is looking to control Eikmeyer but Eikmeyer is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Laibon is hanging on to Eikmeyer's back as he tries to escape.
Laibon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer prevents Laibon from getting a body triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer tries to break free.
Laibon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Eikmeyer doesn't escape.
Eikmeyer tries to break free.
Eikmeyer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Laibon.
Laibon biding his time, controlling Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer tries to escape but Laibon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Laibon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Eikmeyer doesn't escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Will Laibon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Eikmeyer turns into Laibon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eikmeyer (6) vs (11) Laibon
Laibon is pulling down on Eikmeyer's head to control his posture.
Eikmeyer passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Eikmeyer (9) vs (11) Laibon
Laibon can't do much from the bottom here.
Eikmeyer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laibon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eikmeyer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Laibon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Eikmeyer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Laibon is trying to get back to half guard.
Laibon struggling a bit here.
Laibon manages to get back to half guard.
Eikmeyer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eikmeyer seems to be looking for submissions.
Eikmeyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laibon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eikmeyer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is trying to work for a kimura but Laibon is defending well.
Eikmeyer is breathing heavily.
Eikmeyer is trying to work for a kimura but Laibon is defending well.
Eikmeyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laibon sees it coming and defends easily.
Laibon keeping control of the position.
Laibon wants to control but Eikmeyer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is working for a kimura but Laibon is defending it quite comfortably.
Eikmeyer is thwarting Laibon's attempts to control the position.
Eikmeyer looking for a submission but Laibon manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Laibon is controlling Eikmeyer's posture.
Eikmeyer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eikmeyer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eikmeyer wants to pass the guard but Laibon is keeping the position.
Laibon is trying to keep Eikmeyer in close.
Eikmeyer drops back looking for a leg! Laibon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laibon manages to kick Eikmeyer off! Eikmeyer jumps back into Laibon's guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Laibon is trying to control the position but Eikmeyer postures up.
Laibon managing to control the position.
Eikmeyer 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.
Laibon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eikmeyer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laibon pulls Eikmeyer in close to his closed guard and prevents Eikmeyer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eikmeyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laibon is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laibon wins on points by 11 to 9.
Post fight, Tembo Laibon took to the microphone: 'I am no longer a MMA fighter, I am now a grappler and this win proves that. Let's pile them up and keep going forward'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Puno takes the fight into the clinch.
Puno lands a nice shot to the body.
Laibon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Puno is defending well.#TD2#
Laibon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Puno clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Laibon controlling the position well here. Puno rolled but Laibon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Puno needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Well, with Laibon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Puno is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Laibon keeps control of the position easily here as Puno tries to buck him off.
Puno trying to control the hands but Laibon breaks the grip.
A lull in the action here.
Laibon is not going to allow Puno to sit and survive in this position. #T1#
Laibon controls the action.
Puno is in bad spot here.
Laibon gets his hands free as Puno looks to control.
Laibon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Puno doesn't escape.
Puno trying to control the hands but Laibon breaks the grip.
I would not like to be Puno right now.
#T2#
Puno just trying to survive but Laibon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Puno is trying to break free.
Puno trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Laibon controls the action.
Laibon doesn't have the hooks in and Puno manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Puno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Puno throws a big right hand that misses.
Laibon working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laibon holds on and takes a little breather.
Laibon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puno.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Laibon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Laibon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Puno frees his head nicely. Oh but Laibon has switched to an armbar! Puno is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tembo Laibon!
As Tembo Laibon got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I am no longer a MMA fighter, I am now a grappler and this win proves that. Let's pile them up and keep going forward'.
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Event:
CACC 40
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tembo Laibon (ranked 22221 p4p, 497 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 22354 p4p, 458 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Tembo Laibon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rickson Silva !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva instigates a clinch.
Laibon tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Laibon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Laibon's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tembo Laibon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva fails to pull guard.
We've been hearing reports that Laibon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Laibon turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Laibon can't get the takedown.
Laibon tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Laibon tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Laibon tightens his grip and picks Silva up, before dumping him to the ground. Silva manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laibon (2) vs (0) Silva
Laibon is posturing up here but Silva has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Laibon tries to roll out but it's too tight and Laibon has to tap! Slick submission there by Silva !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Silva !
Rickson Silva 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.
The defeated Tembo Laibon had this to say: 'The comeback is always greater than the setback. He earned this win but this isn't it for me.'. |
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Event:
CACC 32
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jenik Krejza (ranked 7287 p4p, 465 weight class) and Tembo Laibon (ranked 22161 p4p, 499 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Jenik Krejza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Tembo Laibon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Krejza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Laibon to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Krejza (0) vs (2) Laibon
Laibon trying to control but Krejza is working from the bottom.
Laibon drops back looking for a leg! Krejza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krejza manages to kick Laibon off! Laibon jumps back into Krejza's guard.
Krejza working for a triangle but Laibon defends it easily.
Laibon 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.
Laibon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krejza is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laibon pushing down on Krejza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laibon is trying to work for a kimura but Krejza is defending well.
Krejza trying to control but Laibon postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laibon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krejza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laibon.
Krejza trying to control here.
Laibon seems to be looking for submissions.
Laibon is working for a submission of some sort.
Krejza wants to control but Laibon is keeping busy.
Laibon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Krejza is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tembo Laibon!
Tembo Laibon took some time post fight to say the following; 'I am no longer a MMA fighter, I am now a grappler and this win proves that. Let's pile them up and keep going forward'. |
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Event:
CACC 26
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Black (ranked 2432 p4p, 249 weight class) and Tembo Laibon (ranked 22346 p4p, 505 weight class). Black comes to the ring accompanied by The Dicks - Rich Daddy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Dick Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Tembo Laibon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Laibon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Black sprawls well initially but Laibon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (0) vs (2) Laibon
Black tries to roll over but Laibon keeps him under control.
Laibon is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
Laibon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Black defends it well.
Black 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.
Black wants to improve his position but Laibon is controlling well.
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.
Black trying to control but Laibon postures up.
Black is defending against the submission attempts here by Laibon.
Black wants to improve his position but Laibon is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laibon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Black (0) vs (5) Laibon
Laibon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Black has worked his arm free - good work by Black!
Laibon is trying to get an arm triangle but Black is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Black's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laibon swings around for an armbar but Black sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Laibon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (5) Laibon
Black wants to pass the guard but Laibon is keeping the position.
Laibon looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Laibon looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Laibon looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black 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.
Laibon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Black advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (5) vs (5) Laibon
Black looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laibon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Black wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Laibon keeps trying to improve his position.
Laibon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Black 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.
Laibon wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control the action but Laibon is working from the bottom.
Black is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Black is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Black is trying to work for a kimura but Laibon is defending well.
Laibon wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laibon 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.
Black is looking for a kimura but Laibon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
Laibon wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laibon is trying to maintain the position but Black is very close to passing his half guard.
Black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laibon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laibon defends it well.
Laibon tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Laibon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laibon defends it well.
Laibon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laibon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black trying to mount his opponent but Laibon defends it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laibon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laibon manages to get to full guard.
Black wants to control from the top but Laibon keeps moving.
Black 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.
Laibon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black wants to control from the top but Laibon keeps moving.
Laibon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to pass the guard but Laibon is keeping the position.
Laibon keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Laibon being controlled here, momentarily.
Black drops back looking for a leg! Laibon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laibon manages to kick Black off! Black jumps back into Laibon's guard.
Black pushes down on Laibon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Black wants to take a breather but Laibon is having none of it.
Black seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Laibon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dick Black!
Tembo Laibon was interviewed post fight and said 'The comeback is always greater than the setback. He earned this win but this isn't it for me.'. |
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Event:
CACC 18
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harry Hirsch (ranked 2366 p4p, 250 weight class) and Tembo Laibon (ranked 22106 p4p, 509 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Tembo Laibon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hirsch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hirsch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hirsch (4) vs (0) Laibon
Laibon tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
Laibon 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.
Hirsch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laibon looking for a sweep but Hirsch has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (6) vs (0) Laibon
Hirsch tries to control but Laibon wriggling away.
Laibon is trying to reverse the position but instead Hirsch has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (9) vs (0) Laibon
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laibon tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Laibon right now.
Laibon just trying to survive but Hirsch is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laibon tries to break free.
Laibon is still trying to improve position.
Hirsch tries to get the hooks in deep but Laibon pushed the leg off.
Laibon can't escape the position.
Laibon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hirsch biding his time, controlling Laibon.
Hirsch tries to get the hooks in deep but Laibon pushed the leg off.
Laibon rolls, trying to escape but Hirsch keeps control of the position.
Good control from Hirsch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laibon breaks Hirsch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (9) vs (2) Laibon
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hirsch working for a triangle but Laibon defends it easily.
Laibon 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.
Laibon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hirsch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laibon defends well.
Laibon passes Hirsch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.
Hirsch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hirsch works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laibon passes Hirsch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.
Hirsch manages to get to full guard.
Hirsch working for a triangle but Laibon defends it easily.
Laibon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (9) vs (5) Laibon
Laibon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hirsch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laibon off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (13) vs (5) Laibon
Hirsch is not going to allow Laibon to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laibon breaks Hirsch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (13) vs (7) Laibon
Hirsch seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laibon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hirsch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laibon has managed to get both his arms back between Hirsch's legs - danger averted.
Hirsch can't keep his opponent in guard - Laibon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hirsch wants to improve his position but Laibon is controlling well.
Laibon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hirsch sees it coming and defends easily.
Hirsch is pressing down on Laibon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hirsch wants to sweep here but Laibon controlling him for the moment.
Laibon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hirsch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laibon has managed to get both his arms back between Hirsch's legs - danger averted.
Hirsch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laibon has gone for a leg lock! Hirsch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Laibon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (15) vs (7) Laibon
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laibon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hirsch passes into half guard.
Laibon wants to sweep but Hirsch has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (18) vs (7) Laibon
Hirsch moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (20) vs (7) Laibon
Laibon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hirsch passes into side control, despite Laibon's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (23) vs (7) Laibon
Laibon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch prevents Laibon from improving his position.
Hirsch passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (26) vs (7) Laibon
Laibon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hirsch.
Laibon tries to control Hirsch's body but Hirsch pushes him off. Laibon squirms to his side and now Hirsch has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (29) vs (7) Laibon
Hirsch trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Laibon doesn't escape.
A lull in the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Laibon tries to escape but Hirsch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Laibon is keeping busy.
Laibon wants to control his opponent's hands but Hirsch gets his hands free.
Hirsch doesn't have the hooks in and Laibon manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (29) vs (9) Laibon
Hirsch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hirsch wants to sweep here but Laibon controlling him for the moment.
Laibon advances to half guard.
Hirsch gets back to full guard.
Laibon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laibon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hirsch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laibon has managed to get both his arms back between Hirsch's legs - danger averted.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Laibon tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch trying to keep a closed guard but Laibon is proving a slippery customer.
Laibon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Laibon trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Hirsch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hirsch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laibon drops back looking for a leg! Hirsch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hirsch manages to kick Laibon off! Laibon jumps back into Hirsch's guard.
Hirsch trying to control the position.
Laibon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hirsch's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Laibon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hirsch manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hirsch is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (31) vs (9) Laibon
Hirsch slips nicely into half guard.
Laibon wants to get back to full guard but Hirsch has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (34) vs (9) Laibon
Hirsch trying to control the position but Laibon is working away.
Hirsch tries for a kimura but Laibon is defending well.
Laibon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Laibon is not content to let Hirsch control the position.
Hirsch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Laibon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hirsch controlling the position from side mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is looking to take a break and control but Laibon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laibon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laibon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Laibon looking for submissions off his back.
Laibon is defending against the submission attempts here by Hirsch.
Laibon tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch seems to be looking for submissions.
Laibon wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laibon is looking for a sweep. Hirsch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hirsch is trying to control. Laibon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laibon has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hirsch escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hirsch! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (37) vs (9) Laibon
Hirsch taking a breather here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (39) vs (9) Laibon
Hirsch prevents Laibon from getting the reversal.
Hirsch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hirsch fails to move to back control.
Laibon tries to hold on but Hirsch postures up.
Laibon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch wants to control the pace but Laibon is squirming around nicely.
Laibon reaches up to try and control the position but Hirsch seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Laibon rolls and tries to escape and now Hirsch has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (42) vs (9) Laibon
Laibon 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 Hirsch gets his way!
Hirsch controlling well, preventing Laibon from escaping the position.
Hirsch doesn't have the hooks in and Laibon manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (42) vs (11) Laibon
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch is looking for a triangle but Laibon pushes his legs off easily.
Hirsch trying to keep a closed guard but Laibon is proving a slippery customer.
Laibon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hirsch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laibon has managed to get both his arms back between Hirsch's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 42 to 11.
A victorious Harry Hirsch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Tembo Laibon stepped up to the mic, saying 'The comeback is always greater than the setback. He earned this win but this isn't it for me.'. |
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Event:
CACC 14
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tembo Laibon (ranked 22127 p4p, 531 weight class) and Rian MacFarlane (ranked 2841 p4p, 278 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying MacFarlane's choice of entrance music: The Foggy Dew. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tembo Laibon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rian MacFarlane!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacFarlane pushes Laibon up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Laibon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Laibon is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MacFarlane gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Laibon regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laibon (0) vs (2) MacFarlane
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.
Laibon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laibon being controlled here, momentarily.
MacFarlane's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from MacFarlane.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacFarlane drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says MacFarlane as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Laibon screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with MacFarlane! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rian MacFarlane!
In his post fight interview, Rian MacFarlane gave a big smile as he said 'Kill or be killed!'.
In defeat, Tembo Laibon stepped up to the mic, saying 'The comeback is always greater than the setback. He earned this win but this isn't it for me.'. |
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Event:
CACC 7
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pele Ronaldo (ranked 4123 p4p, 360 weight class) and Tembo Laibon (ranked 22105 p4p, 523 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Pele Ronaldo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tembo Laibon!
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.
Laibon looking to score a takedown here. Ronaldo is defending well but Laibon drives through and ends up in Ronaldo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ronaldo (0) vs (2) Laibon
Ronaldo wants to sweep here but Laibon controlling him for the moment.
Laibon has gone for a leg lock! Ronaldo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Laibon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ronaldo (2) vs (2) Laibon
Laibon looking for a guillotine here but Ronaldo defends easily.
Ronaldo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laibon looking for a guillotine here but Ronaldo defends easily.
Laibon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ronaldo trying to control but Laibon is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo is really struggling to control Laibon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Laibon working for a triangle but Ronaldo defends it easily.
Laibon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laibon keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Laibon looking for a guillotine here but Ronaldo defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laibon is looking for a triangle but Ronaldo pushes his legs off easily.
Laibon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ronaldo wants to control from the top but Laibon keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laibon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ronaldo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laibon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ronaldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ronaldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laibon keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Laibon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ronaldo defends well.
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laibon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laibon is trying to control the position but Ronaldo postures up.
Laibon keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Ronaldo stands and throws Laibon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ronaldo (5) vs (2) Laibon
Ronaldo tries for a kimura but Laibon is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ronaldo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ronaldo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ronaldo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ronaldo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laibon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ronaldo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ronaldo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ronaldo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laibon regains half guard.
Ronaldo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ronaldo seems to be looking for submissions.
Laibon tries to get to full guard but Ronaldo has control of the leg.
Ronaldo seems to be working for a kimura but Laibon defends the submission attempt.
Laibon looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ronaldo passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ronaldo (8) vs (2) Laibon
Laibon is trying to get back to half guard.
Laibon keeps trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laibon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ronaldo trying to control the action but Laibon is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ronaldo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been informed that Laibon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ronaldo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laibon wants to get back to full guard.
Laibon has a hand on Ronaldo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ronaldo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ronaldo (11) vs (2) Laibon
Laibon is trying desperately to improve position.
Laibon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo trying to control but Laibon is having none of it.
Ronaldo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Laibon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries to control but Laibon wriggling away.
Laibon tries to lock up and control but Ronaldo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ronaldo wants to finish this one by submission but Laibon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ronaldo.
Laibon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ronaldo seems to be looking for submissions.
Laibon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ronaldo pulls his head out easily.
Laibon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ronaldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laibon sees it coming and defends easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is working for a kimura but Laibon is defending it quite comfortably.
Laibon is pressing down on Ronaldo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laibon keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Laibon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ronaldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ronaldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ronaldo passes Laibon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ronaldo is trying to control the action in half guard but Laibon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura but Laibon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ronaldo to get the leverage.
Laibon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laibon.
Ronaldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ronaldo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Laibon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ronaldo is aware though and is defending well.
Laibon keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Ronaldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Laibon is retaining full guard.
Laibon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ronaldo defends well.
Laibon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ronaldo is aware though and is defending well.
Laibon looks winded!
Laibon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laibon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ronaldo pushing down on Laibon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ronaldo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ronaldo is trying for a kimura here. Laibon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ronaldo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pele Ronaldo!
A very excited looking Pele Ronaldo 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.
Tembo Laibon spoke after the fight, saying 'The comeback is always greater than the setback. He earned this win but this isn't it for me.'. |
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Event:
CACC 4
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 3485 p4p, 320 weight class) and Tembo Laibon (ranked 22019 p4p, 530 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tembo Laibon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Laibon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bystrom to the mat! Bystrom manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bystrom (0) vs (2) Laibon
Bystrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laibon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laibon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Laibon wants to pass the guard but Bystrom is keeping the position.
Bystrom working for a triangle but Laibon defends it easily.
Laibon tries to free his leg and advance position but Bystrom is retaining full guard.
Laibon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bystrom is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bystrom has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (2) Laibon
Bystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Laibon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laibon working for a triangle but Bystrom defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bystrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laibon is keeping the position for now.
Laibon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laibon keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully.
Bystrom drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bystrom jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Laibon keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laibon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bystrom looking to pass the guard.
Laibon has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bystrom doesn't defend quickly enough and Laibon has managed to lock this one up! Can Bystrom escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Laibon on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tembo Laibon!
Post fight, Tembo Laibon took to the microphone: 'My career starts now, six wins is just the beginning. Time to sign a contract and become world champion. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Erikson moves out of range of the strikes.
Erikson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laibon.
Erikson connects with a right hand. Laibon shakes it off.
Erikson tests Laibon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laibon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laibon throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Laibon to the canvas! Laibon doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Erikson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Erikson!
A relieved looking Jon Erikson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Tembo Laibon spoke after the fight, saying 'The comeback is always greater than the setback. He earned this win but this isn't it for me.'.
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Event:
RFLFN-7 Slaughter vs. Falcone
Date: Dec 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Rocambole tries to clinch
and Laibon counters with a straight right hand.
Laibon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Laibon 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.
Laibon checks a leg kick nicely.
Laibon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Rocambole shoots in and gets a takedown into Laibon's guard.#SUB#
Laibon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rocambole uses it to pass to side control.
Laibon struggling a bit here.
Laibon tries to bench press Rocambole off him but Rocambole keeps the position.
Laibon is trying to control Rocambole's posture but Rocambole avoids it.
Rocambole gets to mount! Laibon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rocambole lands a nice shot to the head. #T1#
Laibon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laibon tries to buck Rocambole off but he can't manage it.
Laibon is trying desperately to improve position.
Laibon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rocambole tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Laibon 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#
Laibon drops back looking for a leg! Rocambole is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rocambole manages to kick Laibon off! Laibon jumps back into Rocambole's guard.
Laibon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocambole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rocambole can't keep his opponent in guard - Laibon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Rocambole tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Laibon is working for a submission of some sort.
Rocambole wants to control but Laibon is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Laibon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocambole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laibon.
Rocambole is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Laibon 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.
#T3#
Rocambole is trying to get back to full guard.
Rocambole wants to get back to his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rocambole has eaten all the pies!#SUB#
Laibon is looking for a kimura here.
Rocambole is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Laibon is trying to work for a kimura but Rocambole is defending well.
Rocambole is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Laibon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rocambole is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tembo Laibon!
During a confident post fight interview, Tembo Laibon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Wyatt moves out of range as Laibon strikes.
John Wyatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyatt scores with a punch to the head.
Wyatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laibon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wyatt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wyatt punishes Laibon's body with a nice straight punch.
Laibon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laibon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wyatt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wyatt cracks Laibon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut there from Wyatt.
A telegraphed right hand from Wyatt misses the target.
A big right from Wyatt misses.
Wyatt throws the left hand but Laibon avoids the punch easily.
Wyatt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wyatt 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.#T1#
The fighters circling - Laibon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wyatt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wyatt throws an overhand right that lands on Laibon's shoulder, as Laibon tries to avoid the shot.
Wyatt cracks Laibon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wyatt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laibon on the side of the head.
Wyatt throws a hook to the side of Laibon's head but Laibon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laibon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A left lands for Wyatt.#ROC2#
Laibon is rocked!
Crack! Wyatt connects with the perfect overhand right and Laibon falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Wyatt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Wyatt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Laibon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pope looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Laibon tightens his grip and picks Pope up, before dumping him to the ground. Pope manages to land in guard.
Laibon wants to pass the guard but Pope is keeping the position.#SUB#
Laibon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laibon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Laibon pushes down on Pope's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Laibon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pope doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laibon. #SUB#
Laibon seems to be working for a kimura but Pope defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Laibon has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pope defend it? Laibon steps over the head and cranks it - Pope is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Laibon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tembo Laibon!
After winning the bout, Tembo Laibon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Robo Pope had this to say: 'I hope to be the first MMA fighter to die in the ring. Help make my dream come true.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Pope gets tackled into the cage by Laibon. Laibon maintains the clinch.
Pope looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pope can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Laibon gets control of Pope's arms and successfully pulls guard. Laibon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pope has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Laibon to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pope is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Laibon pulls down on the head and he's put Pope to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tembo Laibon!
A very excited looking Tembo Laibon 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.
Robo Pope spoke after the fight, saying 'I hope to be the first MMA fighter to die in the ring. Help make my dream come true.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Warga throws a jab but it's blocked by Laibon.
Laibon slips a straight right by Warga.
Warga misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Laibon forces Warga back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Laibon pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Laibon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warga is aware though and is defending well.
Our spies down at at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA inform us that Laibon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Warga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Warga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laibon working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Laibon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Laibon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warga stays in close to Laibon's body and controls the position. #T1#
Laibon wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Warga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Laibon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Warga defends well.#SUB2#
Laibon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Laibon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Laibon looking for a guillotine here but Warga defends easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Laibon has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Warga doesn't defend quickly enough and Laibon has managed to lock this one up! Can Warga escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Laibon on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tembo Laibon!
A victorious Tembo Laibon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Laibon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Laibon.
Tembo Laibon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laibon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Smith for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Laibon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith avoids the body shot from Laibon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laibon takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Laibon.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Laibon back into the cage.#T1#
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith lands a body punch. #TD2#
Laibon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Laibon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Smith frees his head nicely. Oh but Laibon has switched to an armbar! Smith is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tembo Laibon!
A victorious Tembo Laibon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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