Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C166: McWrestler vs Yrkje
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Helenius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lafayette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Helenius dives in and scores a takedown into Lafayette's guard.
Helenius trying to control but Lafayette is working from the bottom.
Lafayette looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lafayette manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Helenius manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Helenius 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.
Lafayette wants to pass the guard but Helenius is keeping the position.
Lafayette must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Helenius controlling Lafayette's posture. #T1#
Helenius is looking to stand up but Lafayette isn't so interested in that idea.
Lafayette tries to free his leg and advance position but Helenius is retaining full guard.
Lafayette is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Helenius is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lafayette throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Helenius's body to avoid the submission. Helenius has instead reached around Lafayette's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Helenius arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rupert Helenius!
During a confident post fight interview, Rupert Helenius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BB 93 - McWrestler vs Anubis 4
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Lafayette blocks a leg kick.
Valentine misses with a hook.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
Valentine throws a shot to the body.
Lafayette moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lou Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lafayette tries to score with a low kick but Valentine moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Lafayette blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Lafayette wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Lafayette does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lafayette darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lafayette moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valentine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lafayette is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lafayette misses with a straight left.
Valentine throws a poor cross that misses
and Lafayette counters with a thumping low kick.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lafayette.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch but Lafayette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lafayette throws a chopping leg kick but Valentine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Valentine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lafayette misses with a low kick.
Lafayette looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valentine 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.
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Valentine instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Lafayette gets underhooks to prevent Valentine's takedown attempt.
Lafayette misses with a body punch.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Valentine.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Valentine lands with a right to the head.
Lafayette throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lafayette.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Lafayette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine. #T2#
Valentine is working Lafayette over against the cage.
Lafayette swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Lafayette trying to stall but Valentine improves his position. #BC2#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lafayette slips a jab from Valentine.
Valentine scores with a hook to the body. Lafayette takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valentine misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lafayette.
Lafayette finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valentine with the inside leg kick.
Valentine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lafayette. Lafayette circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lafayette lands with an overhand left.
Valentine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lafayette can pounce on him.
Valentine lands with an overhand left.
Valentine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lafayette listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lafayette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Lafayette.
Lafayette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valentine.
Lafayette misses with a low kick.
Lafayette sets himself, and Valentine steps forward looking for the clinch! Lafayette avoids it this time.
Lafayette throws a low kick, looking for Valentine's leg but Valentine calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Valentine clinches up against the cage.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lafayette working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lafayette misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lafayette working aggressively here.
Lafayette misses with the head strike.
Lafayette throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lafayette fails to land.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lafayette backwards.
Lafayette gets through Valentine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lafayette lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lafayette scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lafayette is pressed up against the cage. Valentine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lafayette down to the mat. Lafayette avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Lafayette, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A swing and a miss from Lafayette.#T4#
Valentine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lafayette has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valentine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valentine throws a jab when Lafayette was well out of range.
Lafayette throws a leg kick that misses.
Lafayette throws a leg kick but Valentine checks it.
Valentine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lafayette manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valentine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lafayette pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good standup being displayed there by Lafayette as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Valentine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valentine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lafayette misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Lafayette tries to break free but Valentine pushes him back against the cage.
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lafayette.
Lafayette is breathing heavily.
Lafayette misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lou Valentine will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Valentine scores with a jab to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Valentine blocks the leg kick.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafayette was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Lafayette looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lou Valentine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valentine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valentine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lafayette. Lafayette obviously looking to wear him down.
Valentine misses with a jab to the body
and Lafayette counters with a nice uppercut.
Lafayette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lafayette darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Valentine moves into the clinch successfully.
Lafayette throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine. #TD2#
Valentine wants the takedown. Lafayette is fighting it off but Valentine persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lafayette's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lafayette looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valentine is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valentine stands up over Lafayette, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafayette looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Valentine preventing the sweep.
Lafayette is working hard here to advance position.
Lafayette can't keep his opponent in guard - Valentine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Valentine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lafayette does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valentine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lafayette defending well though.
Valentine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Valentine thows a huge punch but Lafayette dodges it nicely.
Lafayette is trying to get back to full guard.
Lafayette taking some punishment here, with Valentine in his half guard.
Lafayette is refusing to be controlled, as Valentine sits in half guard. #T2#
Lafayette is pressing down on Valentine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Valentine 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.
Lafayette looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valentine is one step ahead there.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Valentine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lafayette has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valentine has managed to get both his arms back between Lafayette's legs - danger averted.
Lafayette manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valentine manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a triangle but Lafayette pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lafayette doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lafayette manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Valentine wants to sweep here but Lafayette controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Lafayette got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valentine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lafayette has managed to get both his arms back between Valentine's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Valentine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Valentine working for a triangle but Lafayette defends it easily. #SUB#
Lafayette drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lafayette jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lou Valentine has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lafayette postures up.
Lafayette trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valentine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lafayette looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Valentine looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lafayette has picked Valentine up and slammed him! Valentine can't keep hold of the triangle and Lafayette manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine 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#
Lafayette throws a wild body kick that Valentine sees coming a mile off.
Lafayette throws a low kick but it's checked well by Valentine.
Valentine connects with a jab.
Lafayette misses with a kick to the body.
Valentine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valentine throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Valentine throws a leg kick that misses.
Lafayette blocks a low kick nicely.
Lafayette feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That kick from Lafayette tenderised Valentine's leg. Valentine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valentine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lafayette throws a leg kick that is checked
and Valentine counters with a two punch combo.
Lafayette walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Valentine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Valentine moves away from the strike by Lafayette.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine lands a right hook to the body.
Lafayette works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lafayette wants to slow Valentine down by chopping away at his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine blocks a jab.
Lafayette pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rene Lafayette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lafayette lands with a right hand.
Lafayette ducks right into an uppercut from Valentine.
Lafayette throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lafayette throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Valentine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lafayette's guard.
Valentine forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Valentine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lafayette doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valentine.
Valentine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lafayette keeps working.
Nice strikes from Valentine there.
Valentine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lafayette does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Lafayette actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Valentine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lafayette has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lafayette manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine won't allow Lafayette to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lafayette working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valentine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valentine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lafayette looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Lafayette is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valentine is aware though and is defending well.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
Valentine throwing strikes from guard but Lafayette blocks nicely.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
Valentine preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Lafayette is looking for a triangle here but Valentine uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Valentine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lafayette is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Valentine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lafayette knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lafayette knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Valentine working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Lafayette is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Valentine's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lafayette is defending against the submission attempts here by Valentine.
Lafayette taking some punishment here, with Valentine in his half guard. #SUB2#
Valentine is working for a kimura but Lafayette is defending it quite comfortably.
Lou Valentine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lafayette missing with punches from the bottom.
Lafayette is looking for a sweep. Valentine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lafayette regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Lafayette working for a triangle but Valentine defends it easily.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valentine 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Valentine!
Lou Valentine 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: BB 89 - Land vs Malley 3
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Valentine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valentine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lafayette.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valentine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Valentine shoots in looking for a takedown. Lafayette tries to sprawl out of it but Valentine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lafayette manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rene Lafayette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafayette blocks a low kick nicely.
Valentine throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette misses with a looping left.
Lafayette dips to his left and cracks Valentine with an uppercut!
Valentine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lafayette stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valentine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Lafayette avoids the head kick by Valentine.
Lafayette scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valentine throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Valentine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lafayette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lafayette fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valentine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lafayette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine scores with a one two! Lafayette had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lafayette ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valentine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lafayette looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Lafayette avoids it with no problem.
Lafayette has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Quarry in the buildup to the fight.
Lafayette throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
Lafayette sets himself, and Valentine steps forward looking for the clinch! Lafayette avoids it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Valentine throws a series of punches but Lafayette avoids them all with ease.
Lafayette drops his hands momentarily and Valentine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lafayette throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
Lafayette misses with a leg kick
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Lafayette wants to land a leg kick but Valentine is out of range.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valentine tries to clinch
and Lafayette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Lafayette misses.
Lafayette scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lafayette is looking to score with low kicks.
Lafayette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Lafayette takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lafayette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Lafayette throws a series of punches but Valentine avoids them all with ease.
Valentine throws a push kick but Lafayette slaps the foot to one side.
Lafayette avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valentine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lafayette throws a big counter combination but Valentine scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Valentine thows a leg kick but Lafayette checks it
and Lafayette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentine tries to move into range but Lafayette moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Valentine finds it's way through Lafayette's defenses.
Lafayette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valentine.
Lafayette throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rene Lafayette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lafayette's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lafayette duly obliges.
Valentine throws a combination that misses
and Lafayette counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lafayette throws a right and a left that Valentine avoids nicely. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette blocks a jab.
Valentine misses with a kick to the body.
Lafayette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Lafayette finds it's way through Valentine's defenses.
Lafayette lands an overhand right.
Lafayette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valentine.
Lafayette wants to slow Valentine down by chopping away at his legs.
Lafayette feints and then cracks Valentine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valentine down.
Lafayette throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lafayette misses with a wild combination.
Lafayette lands a nice looking body shot.
Lafayette just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine misses with a body shot
and Lafayette cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lafayette swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Good work by Valentine as he checks the leg kick.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafayette was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine checks the leg kick.
Valentine misses with a leg kick.
Valentine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lafayette on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Lafayette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lafayette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Lafayette lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Lafayette gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Valentine to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Valentine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lafayette can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Valentine controls the pace.
Valentine slips nicely into half guard.
Valentine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lafayette slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafayette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lafayette wants to sweep here but Valentine controlling him for the moment.
Valentine pushes down on Lafayette's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Valentine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lafayette does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valentine lands a nice short elbow.
Lafayette is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Valentine 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##SUB2#
Valentine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lafayette doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valentine.
Lafayette is looking for a sweep. Valentine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valentine trying to control the action but Lafayette is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valentine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lafayette is just riding it out for now. Valentine eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Valentine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lafayette manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Valentine avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Valentine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lafayette takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valentine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Lafayette misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Valentine throws an off balance right hand
and Lafayette counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valentine misses with a head kick.
Lafayette throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Rene Lafayette is winning the standup battle so far.
Valentine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valentine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lafayette slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lafayette connects with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Lafayette.
Valentine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentine.
Lafayette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lafayette lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine checks a leg kick nicely.
Lafayette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine lands a head kick. Lafayette smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lafayette connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Valentine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Lafayette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Valentine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lafayette.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentine gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lafayette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lafayette lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafayette connects with a body shot that sends Valentine's belly button to the back.
Lafayette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Valentine throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentine.
Valentine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valentine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valentine misses with a right hand
and Lafayette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Valentine rushes Lafayette and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Valentine lands a shot to the body.
Lafayette wants to break free but Valentine has control.
Valentine is working for takedown but Lafayette is calmly controlling the position for now.
Valentine has Lafayette pressed against the cage, preventing Lafayette from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lafayette wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valentine has him pressed against the cage.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Valentine has hold of one of Lafayette's legs. Lafayette is fighting the takedown attempt but Valentine gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lafayette looking for a sweep. Not yet Lafayette, not yet.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lafayette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lou Valentine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valentine scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Valentine 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.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully. #T4#
Valentine stopping the sweep attempt from Lafayette.
Valentine is pushing down on Lafayette's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lafayette is fighting to maintain full guard but Valentine has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Valentine is working for a submission of some sort.
Lafayette is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valentine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valentine's back!
Valentine manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lafayette's guard. Nice work there by Valentine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Lafayette looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valentine throwing strikes from guard but Lafayette blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lou Valentine.
I think Valentine 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: BB 85 - Panic vs Land 2
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Lafayette does it's job there.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yrkje.
Donk. Yrkje catches Lafayette right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yrkje. Lafayette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yrkje wants to land a leg kick but Lafayette is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Lafayette, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yrkje looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lafayette scores with a hook to the body. Yrkje takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Yrkje misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Lafayette.
Lafayette moves away from the strike by Yrkje.
Yrkje tried to score with a low kick but Lafayette checks it.
Yrkje cracks Lafayette with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yrkje.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yrkje scores with a jab.
Yrkje misses with a kick to the body.
Lafayette moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Lafayette.
Yrkje jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Yrkje lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Lafayette is rocked!#T1#
Yrkje motions for Lafayette to come forward. Yrkje throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lafayette connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lafayette connects with a looping right hand.
Yrkje on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yrkje swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lafayette.
Lafayette is still on wobbly legs! Can Yrkje finish him?
Lafayette misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yrkje throws an uppercut from hell that sends Lafayette clean off his feet! He's out cold! Yrkje stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toby Keith Yrkje!
Toby Keith Yrkje seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BB 82 - Adam vs Nakagawa
Date: Nov 08, 2022

#R1#
Adderley throws out a loose jab but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lafayette throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adderley.
Nice defenses there by Lafayette.
A low kick from Lafayette misses
and Adderley counters with a one-two to the body.
Adderley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lafayette.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adderley. That's going to slow Lafayette down.
Lafayette throws a jab when Adderley was well out of range.
Adderley lands a leg kick that knocks Lafayette off balance momentarily.
Hakeem Adderley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adderley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lafayette has time to react.
Adderley looks to land a left hand but Lafayette moved out of range nicely.
Lafayette with the inside leg kick.
Lafayette checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lafayette.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adderley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lafayette with the counter takedown but Adderley avoids it easily.
Lafayette throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Lafayette takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lafayette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Adderley finds it's way through Lafayette's defenses.
Lafayette moves out of range of the strikes.
Adderley looks to throw the jab but Lafayette is out of range.
Lafayette fails with the takedown.
The fighters circling - Adderley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adderley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lafayette tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adderley is able to avoid easily.
Adderley looks to land a right hand but Lafayette moved out of range.
Lafayette is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lafayette misses with a takedown
and Adderley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adderley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lafayette.#T2#
Adderley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Lafayette misses.
The fighters circling - Adderley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adderley.
Lafayette walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adderley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lafayette looks to throw the jab but Adderley is out of range.
Adderley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lafayette's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adderley looks to score with a jab to the body but Lafayette is just out of range.
Adderley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
Lafayette misses with a lunging right hand
and Adderley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lafayette's knee momentarily.
Lafayette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adderley looks to score with a jab to the body but Lafayette is just out of range.
Hakeem Adderley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Lafayette darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lafayette is looking for a kimura but Adderley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lafayette to get the leverage. #T3#
Adderley wants to get back to his feet.
Lafayette thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adderley's head.
Lafayette throwing shots but Adderley is blocking nicely.
Adderley is trying to stand back up but Lafayette is controlling him #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adderley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adderley 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.
Lafayette clobbers Adderley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adderley scores with a one two! Lafayette had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lafayette blocks a jab.
Lafayette is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Lafayette.
Lafayette slips under a jab from Adderley.
And Lafayette tries to counter it with a takedown but Adderley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Adderley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lafayette. That did some damage!
Adderley throws out a loose jab but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Adderley.
Lafayette tries to work over Adderley's front leg with a kick but Adderley checks it.
Lafayette scores with a head kick.
Lafayette misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Adderley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Adderley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adderley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adderley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lafayette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lafayette with the counter takedown but Adderley avoids it easily.
Lafayette throws a leg kick but Adderley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lafayette connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adderley throws an overhand right that lands on Lafayette's shoulder, as Lafayette tries to avoid the shot.
Lafayette gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lafayette scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adderley throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Lafayette counters with a single leg into guard. Adderley didn't expect that.
Lafayette trying to control but Adderley is working from the bottom.
Lafayette throws a big right hand that misses.
Lafayette throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Lafayette missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lafayette wants to control from the top but Adderley keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafayette missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Adderley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lafayette lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hakeem Adderley is winning the standup battle so far.
Adderley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Adderley blocks the leg kick.
Lafayette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Adderley.
Lafayette with the counter takedown but Adderley avoids it easily.#T2#
Adderley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adderley throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lafayette.
Adderley misses with a series of wild punches.
Adderley throws a jab but it's blocked by Lafayette.
Adderley misses with a looping left.
Adderley throws a lazy right hand but Lafayette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adderley throws a jab when Lafayette was well out of range.
Adderley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Adderley throws a jab when Lafayette was well out of range.
Adderley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lafayette.
Lafayette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adderley.
Lafayette jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Lafayette.
Adderley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lafayette with a nice calf kick.
Adderley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A combination from Adderley does no damage.
Lafayette misses with a hook.
Adderley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lafayette's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adderley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lafayette scrambles back to his feet.
Adderley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Lafayette counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Adderley won't allow Lafayette to pass to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafayette prevents Adderley from standing back up.
Adderley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lafayette.
Lafayette sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adderley defending well though. #T4#
Lafayette with the ground and pound but Adderley uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lafayette trying to control the position from guard on top but Adderley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adderley wants to stand up but Lafayette is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adderley.
Adderley connects with a solid leg kick.
Adderley throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Lafayette counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Adderley pushes Lafayette off but Lafayette dives into side control.
Lafayette trying to control the position but Adderley is working away.
Lafayette has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lafayette fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lafayette lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adderley throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adderley defends it well.
Lafayette throws a head kick but Adderley moves out of range.
Adderley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lafayette. That did some damage!
Lafayette lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab by Adderley.
Lafayette slips a straight right by Adderley.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Adderley.
Lafayette moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adderley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That kick from Lafayette tenderised Adderley's leg. Adderley is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Lafayette drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Adderley is wriggling around but Lafayette manages to pass to half guard. #T1##REVR#
Lafayette not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adderley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adderley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lafayette slows the pace down in half guard.
Adderley wants to get back to his feet.
Lafayette tries to pass to full mount but Adderley defends it. #T2#
Lafayette thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rene Lafayette has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lafayette thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adderley's head.
Lafayette content to control rather than advance.
Lafayette thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lafayette not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Adderley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lafayette. #T3#
Adderley wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Adderley takes one to the side of the head.
Adderley throws a low kick but Lafayette moves out of range easily.
Adderley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lafayette.
And Lafayette tries to counter it with a takedown but Adderley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Adderley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lafayette throws a shot from downtown. Adderley moves away and avoids it.
Lafayette throws a lazy right hand but Adderley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick from Lafayette, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adderley blocks a head kick by Lafayette.
Adderley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lafayette.
Lafayette drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adderley defends it well.
A slow jab from Lafayette misses its intended target. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lafayette.
Adderley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lafayette.
Adderley throws a head kick that half lands.
Lafayette connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Adderley misses.
Lafayette changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lafayette works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lafayette throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lafayette connects with a crisp jab.
Adderley wants to slow Lafayette down by chopping away at his legs.
Lafayette throws a leg kick but Adderley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adderley throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
so Lafayette counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lafayette trying to control but Adderley is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rene Lafayette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lafayette 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rene Lafayette!
Rene Lafayette decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 78 - Bjornsson vs Slice
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Pierre connects with a body shot that sends Lafayette's belly button to the back.
Pierre misses with a straight left.
Lafayette changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lafayette misses with a body kick.
Lafayette avoids the body shot from Pierre.
Lafayette misses with an uppercut.
Pierre misses with a two punch combination.
Pierre misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Lafayette counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lafayette trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pierre wants to get back to his feet but Lafayette is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pierre 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.
Lafayette slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Pierre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
George Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lafayette under the eye.
That kick from Lafayette tenderised Pierre's leg. Pierre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lafayette lands a head kick. Pierre smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like George Pierre has been cut.
Pierre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Pierre fails to land with a series of punches.
Lafayette moves away from the strike by Pierre.
Pierre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pierre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lafayette.
Pierre feints a jab promting Lafayette to slip. Pierre then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lafayette slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierre throws a hook but Lafayette blocks it.
Pierre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pierre throws a shot from downtown. Lafayette moves away and avoids it.
Lafayette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pierre tries to bum rush Lafayette with a series of wild strikes but Lafayette uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Pierre.
Pierre misses with an uppercut.
Pierre is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pierre.
Pierre connects with a body shot.
Lafayette slips under a jab.
Pierre misses with a wild body shot.
Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafayette was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierre.
Lafayette thuds a left hand into Pierre's body.#T3#
Pierre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lafayette.
Pierre moves out of range of the body kick from Lafayette.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pierre!
Pierre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lafayette stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pierre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
George Pierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lafayette needs to keep his hands up - Pierre had a free shot at his head there.
Lafayette throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pierre fails to land with a series of punches.
Lafayette tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lafayette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pierre.
Lafayette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lafayette is looking to chop away at Pierre's legs.
Lafayette cracks Pierre with a right hand to the side of the head.
A cross from Pierre lands.
Lafayette missing with a left hand there. Pierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Lafayette moves out of range of the strikes.
Pierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lafayette.
Pierre misses with a looping left.
Pierre scores with a shot to the body.
Lafayette showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pierre.
Pierre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lafayette has time to react.
Pierre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lafayette's head backwards.
Pierre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pierre misses with a looping right.
Lafayette tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lafayette lands a head kick. Pierre smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pierre lands with a hook. Lafayette tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lafayette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Pierre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pierre falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Lafayette counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Pierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Pierre's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Lafayette tries to counter it with a takedown but Pierre pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Pierre misses.
Pierre misses with a hook.
Lafayette drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pierre defends it well.
Pierre throws a series of punches but Lafayette moves out of range.
Pierre scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pierre misses with a body shot.
Pierre scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pierre misses with a looping right.
Lafayette with the counter takedown but Pierre avoids it easily.
Pierre misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Lafayette counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lafayette can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafayette forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lafayette wants to pass the guard but Pierre is defending well.
Lafayette trying to control the action but Pierre is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lafayette controlling the pace.
Lafayette wants to pass the guard but Pierre is defending well.
Pierre wants to get back to his feet.
Lafayette is trying to control. Pierre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Lafayette 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 hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Lafayette is trying for a kimura here. Pierre looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lafayette wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rene Lafayette!
After winning the bout, Rene Lafayette thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BB 72 - Bleak vs Panic
Date: Sep 13, 2022

#R1#
Cardozo misses with a hook. Lafayette ducked under it nicely.
Cardozo just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardozo throws an overhand right that lands on Lafayette's shoulder, as Lafayette tries to avoid the shot.
Cardozo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cardozo checks a low kick from Lafayette.
A shot to the liver by Lafayette. Beautiful body shot.
Lafayette throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Cardozo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rene Lafayette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardozo throws a jab when Lafayette was well out of range.
Lafayette throws a series of punches but Cardozo moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lafayette!
Lafayette 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.
Cardozo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lafayette.
It looked like Cardozo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lafayette.
Lafayette stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lafayette wants it to stay on the feet.
Cardozo throws out a powerful jab.
Lafayette dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cardozo. That did some damage!
Lafayette scoring well with a low kick there.
Lafayette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafayette thows a leg kick but Cardozo checks it #TD#
and Cardozo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lafayette! #SUB#
Cardozo is trying to get an arm triangle but Lafayette is defending well. #SUB#
Cardozo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardozo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB#
Cardozo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lafayette manages to get back to half guard.
Lafayette makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lafayette.
Cardozo passes into half guard. #SUB#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lafayette has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cardozo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lafayette reverses the position - he's now on top in Cardozo's guard.
Cardozo 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.#T2#
Cardozo looking to control.
Lafayette won't allow Cardozo to sweep him here.
Lafayette is pushing down on Cardozo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cardozo is fighting to maintain full guard but Lafayette has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lafayette is pressing down on Cardozo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cardozo is holding on for now.
Lafayette is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cardozo!
Cardozo working to try and regain half guard.
Lafayette with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lafayette is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #T3##SUB2#
Lafayette working for a guillotine from mount but Cardozo is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Lafayette moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cardozo has worked his arm free - good work by Cardozo!
Cardozo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Lafayette wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cardozo, who protects the arm well.
Cardozo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lafayette wants to stand but Cardozo has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Lafayette pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardozo is keeping the position for now.
Lafayette is still trying to improve position.
Lafayette is pushing down on Cardozo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cardozo is fighting to maintain full guard but Lafayette has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cardozo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lafayette is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cardozo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lafayette.
Cardozo trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette 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#
Lafayette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cardozo.
Cardozo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lafayette comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lafayette connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cardozo's hands.
Lafayette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cardozo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lafayette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lafayette misses with a low kick as Cardozo jumps back.
Lafayette throws a looping overhand right but Cardozo ducks down to avoid it.
Cardozo moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Cardozo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lafayette!
Lafayette fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lafayette looks to land a right hand but Cardozo moved out of range.
Lafayette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lafayette throws a leg kick but Cardozo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lafayette takes a swing at Cardozo's ribcage but misses.
Cardozo 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lafayette lands with a good body shot.
Lafayette thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Lafayette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardozo.
Lafayette swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Lafayette, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lafayette throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lafayette lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cardozo will feel that in the morning.
Cardozo throws a looping overhand right but Lafayette ducks down to avoid it.
Lafayette throws a counter combo.
A low kick lands for Lafayette.
Lafayette moves out of range as Cardozo strikes.
Cardozo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafayette.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lafayette! But no joy.
Lafayette scores with a leg kick.
Lafayette throws the left hand but Cardozo avoids the punch easily.
Rene Lafayette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lafayette avoids the body shot from Cardozo.
Cardozo ducks under a wild hook from Lafayette.
Lafayette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Lafayette misses #TD#
and Cardozo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lafayette won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Cardozo swings around for an armbar but Lafayette sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cardozo's guard.#SUB#
Cardozo looking for a guillotine here but Lafayette defends easily.
Cardozo wants to sweep here but Lafayette controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Lafayette trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lafayette thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cardozo keeping full guard, as Lafayette tries to pass.
Lafayette preventing the sweep.
Lafayette stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardozo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lafayette being controlled here momentarily.
Lafayette pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardozo is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Cardozo has a closed guard, preventing Lafayette from standing up.
Cardozo working a defensive guard here.
Lafayette wants to stand and escape but instead Cardozo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Lafayette is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cardozo won't allow Lafayette to sweep him here.
Cardozo looking to pass the guard.
Douglas Cardozo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cardozo stands and throws Lafayette's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lafayette is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Cardozo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cardozo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lafayette keeps working.
Lafayette is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cardozo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cardozo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cardozo moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Cardozo looking to break Lafayette's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lafayette remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cardozo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lafayette tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Lafayette fending off the submission attempt from Cardozo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cardozo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lafayette was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cardozo slips under a jab.
Cardozo throwing a counter right hand but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
Cardozo lands with a nice body punch.
Cardozo misses with a wild body shot.
Lafayette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cardozo throws out the jab.
Cardozo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters circling a little - Lafayette finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lafayette misses with a hook.
A combination from Lafayette does no damage.
Cardozo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardozo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cardozo in his tracks.
Lafayette misses with a leg kick
and Lafayette takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lafayette looks to throw the jab but Cardozo is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Cardozo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardozo.
Lafayette throws out a counter right but Cardozo avoids it with no problem.
Lafayette throws a looping overhand right but Cardozo ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Cardozo misses with a looping left.
Lafayette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cardozo moves away.
Lafayette lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lafayette looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lafayette feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cardozos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lafayette ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cardozo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cardozo throws a right and a left that Lafayette avoids nicely.
Lafayette throws a jab when Cardozo was well out of range.
Cardozo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cardozo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cardozo throws a big shot that misses.
Lafayette slips under a jab.
Lafayette throws out a counter right but Cardozo avoids it with no problem.
Lafayette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardozo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lafayette.
Cardozo moves out of range as Lafayette strikes.
Cardozo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rene Lafayette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Cardozo throws a jab when Lafayette was well out of range.
Rene Lafayette is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Lafayette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lafayette throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lafayette lands a jab to Cardozo's midsection.
Cardozo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lafayette scores with a hook to the body. Cardozo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lafayette throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cardozo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lafayette can pounce on him.
A low kick from Lafayette misses #TD#
and Cardozo counters with a single leg into guard. Lafayette didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardozo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lafayette manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cardozo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Cardozo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lafayette's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lafayette has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cardozo is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Lafayette slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lafayette passes Cardozo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Douglas Cardozo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardozo tries to get to full guard but Lafayette has control of the leg.
Cardozo manages to get to full guard.
Lafayette is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cardozo looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardozo, not yet. #SUB#
Lafayette got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardozo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lafayette has managed to get both his arms back between Cardozo's legs - danger averted.
Lafayette won't allow Cardozo to sweep him here.
Lafayette is looking to stand up but Cardozo won't let him.
Lafayette 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.
Cardozo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lafayette wants to get up but he can't break Cardozo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lafayette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rene Lafayette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lafayette 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rene Lafayette!
An out of breath Rene Lafayette thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 67 - Virus vs Sapo
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Lafayette throws a push kick but Norling slaps the foot to one side.
Nils Norling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Lafayette. Those never looked like landing.
Lafayette circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lafayette keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Lafayette looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lafayette missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Norling is trying to stand up here but Lafayette is controlling him well.
Lafayette throwing shots but Norling is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Lafayette seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling wants to get back to his feet.
Lafayette lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Lafayette wants to control but Norling is keeping him busy.
Norling is looking to escape.
Lafayette throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lafayette thows a huge punch but Norling dodges it nicely.
Lafayette wants to advance to full mount but Norling doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Norling keeping moving, preventing Lafayette from controlling successfully.
Lafayette missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Norling wants to stand but Lafayette is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Norling 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.
Nice jab there from Lafayette.
Norling feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lafayettes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice shot lands for Lafayette.
Lafayette lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norling's sensitive parts.
Lafayette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norling throws a sloppy head kick and Lafayette moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Norling. Beautiful body shot.
Lafayette cracks Norling with a right hand to the side of the head.
Norling fails to land with a series of punches.
Norling leaves Lafayette with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Norling rushes Lafayette and presses him up against the cage.
Norling blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Lafayette has a couple of punches blocked by Norling.
Norling is trying to push Lafayette away but Lafayette has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short left from Norling. #BC#
Lafayette breaks the clinch.
Lafayette's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lafayette duly obliges.
Norling takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Norling tries to clinch there but Lafayette circles away.
Lafayette lands a slapping body shot.
Norling doesn't manage to clinch there - Lafayette circles away.
Lafayette swats away the attempt to clinch by Norling.
Lafayette appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lafayette connects with a leg kick.
Norling throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Norling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lafayette circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norling looks to land a body kick but Lafayette moved away.
Norling just misses with a punch to the body.
Norling swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Lafayette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norling moves away.
Norling tries a quick counter leg kick but Lafayette is wise to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norling throws a body shot but no joy.
Lafayette bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Norling's head backwards.
Norling throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Norling fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lafayette, pushing him back against the cage.
Lafayette doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Norling jumps guard and drags Lafayette to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lafayette in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lafayette throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norling works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Norling has his feet on Lafayette's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lafayette looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norling is looking to clinch.
Lafayette half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lafayette scores with a spinning back kick!
Lafayette scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lafayette misses with a head kick.
Norling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Norling fails to land with a series of punches.
Norling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lafayette throws a leg kick which misses Norling's front leg but catches the back leg as Norling tries to avoid it.
Lafayette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norling can do to turn this around?
Lafayette fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norling looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lafayette on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lafayette is looking to wear down Norling with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Norling swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lafayette.
Norling ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nils Norling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lafayette paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lafayette changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Norling instigates a clinch.
Lafayette tries to throw a body punch but Norling avoids it by throwing Lafayette back against the cage.
Norling is trying to break free.
Norling is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lafayette pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lafayette misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Lafayette fails to land.
A short right from Lafayette.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Lafayette fails to land. #T1#
Lafayette can't find room to land a body shot as Norling controls the action.
Lafayette misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norling is trying to break free.
Norling tries to pull guard but Lafayette forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lafayette swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Lafayette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lafayette misses with a hook. Norling ducked under it nicely.
Lafayette slips a straight right by Norling.
Norling thows a leg kick but Lafayette checks it #TD#
and Lafayette counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lafayette.
Norling wants to get back to his feet but Lafayette is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lafayette content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Lafayette throwing strikes but missing.
Lafayette throws an elbow that misses. Norling uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lafayette's guard. Nice move by Norling!#REVB##SUB#
Norling avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lafayette 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.
Norling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lafayette is keeping the position for now.
Lafayette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Norling with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Norling postures up in Lafayette's guard and throws a big left but Lafayette blocks it.
Norling is looking to work some ground and pound but Lafayette has wrist control.
Norling looking to sit in guard and control but Lafayette gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lafayette with a nice head shot there.
Lafayette trying to control the position from guard on top but Norling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Norling has his feet on Lafayette's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
Norling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lafayette appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Norling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lafayette paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norling thows a leg kick but Lafayette checks it #TD#
and Lafayette counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lafayette.
Rene Lafayette overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lafayette stops Norling from standing up.
Norling keeping moving, preventing Lafayette from controlling successfully.
Lafayette postures up in Norling's guard and throws a big left but Norling blocks it.
Lafayette loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Norling is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lafayette is controlling him.
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 Rene Lafayette will probably get the nod.
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#
Norling takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Norling forces Lafayette back against the cage and clinches.
Norling is trying to break free.
Norling is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lafayette lands a body shot in the clinch.
Norling is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Lafayette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norling pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lafayette is out of range and Norling settles back down.
Norling throws a leg kick #TD#
and Lafayette counters with a takedown into side control.
Lafayette throws a strike aimed at the side of Norling's head but Norling avoids it well.
Lafayette wants to control but Norling is keeping him busy.
Lafayette passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Norling! #T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Lafayette there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Norling's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafayette throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Norling blocking the ground and pound.
Poor strikes thrown by Lafayette there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lafayette thowing shots but they're missing.
Norling wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T2#
Lafayette throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Norling because Lafayette loaded up on that one.
Lafayette scoring with strikes but Norling is staying in there.
Lafayette wants to control the pace but Norling is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lafayette throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Lafayette there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T3#
Norling is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Norling wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lafayette.
Lafayette throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lafayette throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lafayette wants to control but Norling has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Norling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lafayette.
Nils Norling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Lafayette wants to control but Norling is keeping him busy.
Lafayette throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lafayette throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Norling to regain full guard.
Lafayette trying to control but Norling is working from the bottom.
Lafayette loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lafayette accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lafayette showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Norling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rene Lafayette showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lafayette, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rene Lafayette!
Rene Lafayette 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.
Nils Norling spoke after the fight, saying 'You win lose, you some some.'.

Event: BB 60 - Hawk vs Man
Date: Jul 12, 2022

#R1#
Lafayette gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Helenius counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Lafayette moves into range and clinches up with Helenius.
Helenius is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Helenius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Helenius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Helenius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Helenius has a couple of punches blocked by Lafayette. #BC#
Helenius breaks the clinch.
Lafayette moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Helenius has clasped his hands together around Lafayette's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lafayette wants to control but Helenius postures up.
Lafayette is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helenius scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Lafayette tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helenius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lafayette struggling a bit here.
Lafayette tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lafayette is trying to control Helenius's posture but Helenius avoids it.
Helenius throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lafayette is pushing Helenius's head away, looking to escape. Helenius manages to hold on to the position though.
Helenius has control of an arm but Lafayette manages to advance to Helenius's back!#T2##SUB2#
Lafayette is persistently looking for the submission but Helenius is defending it well.
Lafayette controls the position.
Helenius is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Helenius showing good submission defense here.
Helenius trying to control the hands but Lafayette breaks the grip.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lafayette's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T3#
Helenius is really stuck here.
Helenius is working hard here to advance position.
Lafayette controls the action.
Helenius is keeping busy.
Lafayette slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lafayette has the hooks in. Helenius is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Helenius turns into Lafayette and is now in his guard.
Lafayette looking to control. #T4#
Helenius being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Lafayette 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rene Lafayette will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Helenius scores with a nice right hand.
Lafayette fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Lafayette looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Helenius being controlled here, momentarily.
Helenius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lafayette's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Helenius from controlling successfully.
Lafayette 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##T1#
Lafayette sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lafayette looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lafayette trying to control the action but Helenius is working from the bottom.
Lafayette is looking to stall here but Helenius recovers full guard.
Lafayette stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helenius swivels though and keeps the full guard. #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.#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lafayette defends well.
Lafayette trying to control but Helenius is working from the bottom.
Helenius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lafayette is one step ahead there.
Lafayette wants to pass the guard but Helenius is keeping the position.#T3#
Helenius trying to control the position.
Helenius looking for a sweep. Not yet Helenius, not yet.
Lafayette wants to control from the top but Helenius keeps moving.
Helenius pulls Lafayette in close to his closed guard and prevents Lafayette from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lafayette is looking to advance position but Helenius has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Helenius lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Lafayette tries to reverse the position but Helenius maintains control.
Lafayette regains half guard.
Lafayette trying to control here.
Lafayette is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lafayette is staying active underneath Helenius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Rupert Helenius will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Helenius throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Helenius throws a shot to the body.
Lafayette moves out of range of the leg kick from Helenius.
Lafayette walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Helenius misses.
Lafayette tries to counter with a clinch but Helenius shakes him off and moves away.
Lafayette looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Helenius rushes Lafayette and presses him up against the cage.
Helenius misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Lafayette ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lafayette no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helenius stopping the sweep attempt from Lafayette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lafayette is looking for a triangle here but Helenius uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Helenius landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Lafayette wants to control but Helenius postures up.
Lafayette trying to control but Helenius flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Lafayette trying to control but not successfully.
Helenius is looking to control Lafayette but Lafayette is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Helenius has the hooks in. Lafayette is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Helenius doesn't have the hooks in and Lafayette manages to turn into his guard.
Helenius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lafayette is one step ahead there.
Helenius working a defensive guard here.
Lafayette trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Helenius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lafayette defends well.
Lafayette tries to free his leg and advance position but Helenius is retaining full guard. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Helenius is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rene Lafayette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lafayette is pulling down on Helenius's head. It's preventing any offense from Helenius, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Lafayette working for submissions but it's allowed Helenius to get to half guard.
Helenius wants to control but Lafayette is keeping him busy. #T4#
Lafayette throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lafayette trying to get back to full guard but Helenius takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lafayette is trying desperately to improve position.
Lafayette wants to hold on but Helenius pushes him away.
Helenius blocks Lafayette's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lafayette tries to hold on but Helenius pushes him away.
Helenius tries to control but Lafayette wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rupert Helenius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Helenius 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!

Rupert Helenius wins by unanimous decision!
Rupert Helenius decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 53 - Garbowa vs White
Date: Jun 07, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Lafayette scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lafayette tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vernon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Lafayette seems content to control.#SUB#
Vernon looking for submissions off his back.
Lafayette is taking a breather. Vernon 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.
Lafayette is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.#SUB2#
Lafayette wants to work for an arm triangle but Vernon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Vernon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lafayette pulls his head out easily.
Lafayette is taking a breather. Vernon 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.#T1#
Lafayette tries to pass to full mount but Vernon defends it.
Lafayette is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lafayette prevents Vernon from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Lafayette seems content to control.#SUB#
Vernon looking for submissions off his back.
Vernon trying to hold on to Lafayette's head to control him but Lafayette postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Lafayette closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
Vernon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lafayette looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vernon lands a right hand. #BC2#
Lafayette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lafayette moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lafayette shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vernon eats them both and turns towards Lafayette to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Lafayette manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vernon on his heels. He'll look to pass Vernon's guard now, I'm sure.
Vernon looking to control. #T3#
Lafayette wants to get up but he can't break Vernon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lafayette looking to pass the guard.
Vernon looking to control.
Lafayette stopping the sweep attempt from Vernon.
Lafayette wants to get up but he can't break Vernon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lafayette sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vernon's guard. #SUB#
Vernon looking for submissions off his back.
Vernon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lafayette.
Lafayette stalling.
Lafayette is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lafayette is thwarting Vernon's attempts to control the position.
Lafayette tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lafayette trying to mount his opponent but Vernon defends it.
Lafayette slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Lafayette 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Lafayette closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vernon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Lafayette with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vernon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lafayette rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vernon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lafayette shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vernon pinned against the cage. Vernon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vernon tries to counter with a takedown but Lafayette is quick to defend against it.
Rene Lafayette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lafayette shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Vernon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lafayette.
Isaac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rene Lafayette.
Vernon cracks Lafayette with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon blocks a jab.
Lafayette tries to clinch but Vernon moves away
and Vernon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lafayette ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1##TD#
Vernon shoots in and gets a takedown into Lafayette's guard.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Lafayette is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vernon passes Lafayette's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vernon trying to control the action but Lafayette is working from the bottom.
Lafayette tries to roll over but Vernon keeps him under control.#T2#
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Lafayette defends it.
Lafayette is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Vernon 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.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lafayette keeps working. #T3#
Lafayette is controlling Vernon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lafayette tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lafayette pushes Vernon off looking to stand but Vernon dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vernon lands with an overhand left.
Lafayette fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vernon misses with a straight left.
Lafayette shoots and misses
enabling Vernon to counter with a crisp jab.
Lafayette tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vernon swivels and escapes.
Vernon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lafayette misses with a double jab
and Vernon counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Vernon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lafayette shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vernon as he jumps to the side.
Lafayette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vernon throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Vernon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lafayette tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vernon swivels and escapes.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafayette.
Lafayette tries to counter with a clinch but Vernon shakes him off and moves away.
Lafayette has his takedown stuffed
and Vernon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vernon lands the left hand.
Vernon misses with a straight left.
Lafayette shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vernon but Vernon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Isaac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rene Lafayette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Vernon throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Lafayette gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vernon counters with a nice uppercut.
Lafayette fails with the takedown.
Vernon tries to counter with a takedown but Lafayette is quick to defend against it.
Lafayette shoots in and drives through. Vernon sprawls well.
Lafayette fails with the takedown
and Vernon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lafayette takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vernon lands a nice hook to Lafayette's body. Lafayette takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lafayette tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vernon swivels and escapes.
Vernon is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Vernon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lafayette momentarily.
Lafayette doesn't manage to clinch there - Vernon circles away.
Vernon lands with a good body shot.
Vernon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vernon scores with a jab. Lafayette acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lafayette gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vernon counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lafayette darts in trying to clinch
and Vernon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Lafayette or perhaps it was just good defense by Vernon, which made it look bad.
Rene Lafayette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lafayette throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vernon feinted with a counter takedown.
Lafayette misses with a combination
and Vernon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Isaac Vernon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lafayette throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vernon counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Vernon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lafayette napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lafayette tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Vernon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Lafayette really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vernon tries to control but Lafayette wriggling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafayette swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lafayette can't escape the position.
Vernon content just to control the position here.
Lafayette is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Vernon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vernon 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Isaac Vernon!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Isaac Vernon!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Isaac Vernon!

Isaac Vernon wins by unanimous decision!
Isaac Vernon 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: BB 48 - Olsen vs Hoost
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Pierre falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Lafayette holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lafayette fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pierre misses with a looping right.
Lafayette avoids the body shot from Pierre.
Pierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pierre throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pierre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette blocks a jab.
Pierre loads up on a big right hand but Lafayette slips the punch.#CL2#
Lafayette moves into the clinch.
Pierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lafayette fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T1#
Lafayette tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lafayette is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Pierre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lafayette takes one to the chin there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lafayette.
Lafayette tries to clinch there but Pierre circles away.
Pierre moves out of range of the strikes.
Pierre misses with an uppercut. Lafayette saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Pierre as Lafayette shoots in.
Pierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Pierre tries to sprawl but Lafayette drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Pierre wants to improve his position but Lafayette is controlling well.
Lafayette is looking to advance position but Pierre won't allow it.
Lafayette performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2#
Lafayette stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Lafayette scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierre is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Pierre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Lafayette keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lafayette is looking to improve his position.
Pierre is looking to advance position but Lafayette won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lafayette is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lafayette defending well though.
Pierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lafayette defending well though.
Lafayette has his hands clasped together around Pierre's back. He's all about the action.
Pierre missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lafayette on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lafayette moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pierre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lafayette is adopting a defensive guard.
Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lafayette works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lafayette avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pierre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lafayette is trying to keep Pierre in close.
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 George Pierre will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lafayette takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lafayette dives in for a single leg takedown but Pierre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lafayette's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pierre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lafayette scrambles back to his feet.
Lafayette tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pierre defends well and Lafayette ends up having to push Pierre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lafayette is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lafayette shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pierre defends it nicely.
George Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rene Lafayette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lafayette counters with a stiff right hand.
Lafayette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rene Lafayette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Lafayette misses with a few strikes there.
George Pierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pierre throws a poor cross that misses
and Lafayette counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like George Pierre has been cut.
Pierre just misses with a punch to the body.
Lafayette tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pierre's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pierre duly obliges. #TD2#
Lafayette feints and as Pierre raises his hands in defense, Lafayette changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pierre is pulling down on Lafayette's head to control his posture.
Lafayette sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rene Lafayette has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Lafayette stands and steps away. Pierre gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pierre throws a right hand that Lafayette ducks under and follows up with a left that Lafayette also avoids with ease.
Pierre misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Pierre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lafayette tries to clinch there but Pierre circles away.
Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pierre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lafayette needs to keep his hands up - Pierre had a free shot at his head there.
Lafayette takes one to the chin there.
Pierre looks to land a right hand but Lafayette moved out of range.#TD2#
Pierre tries to sprawl but Lafayette drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lafayette is keen to just control but Pierre is a slippery customer.
Pierre keeping hold of Lafayette's head, controlling as best he can.
Pierre wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Lafayette tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pierre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lafayette sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU2#
Lafayette gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lafayette throws a body punch but Pierre moves out of range.
Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Lafayette tries to counter it with a takedown but Pierre pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Lafayette closes the distance and clinches.
Lafayette stalls.
Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Lafayette shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Pierre looking for a takedown.
Lafayette stops a takedown attempt from Pierre.
Lafayette is pressed up against the cage. Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lafayette down to the mat. Lafayette avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pierre connects with a body shot that sends Lafayette's belly button to the back.
Nice cross by Pierre.
Lafayette tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pierre defends well and Lafayette ends up having to push Pierre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lafayette misses with a takedown attempt - Pierre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pierre jabs Lafayette right on the nose. Lafayette blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Pierre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Pierre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pierre throws a body shot but no joy.
Lafayette tries to clinch there but Pierre circles away.
Pierre misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Lafayette rushes Pierre and presses him up against the cage.
Lafayette is pushing Pierre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lafayette fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lafayette shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pierre stuffs the takedown.
Lafayette tries to clinch but Pierre moves away
and Pierre counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Pierre has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T1#
Lafayette closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pierre misses with an uppercut. Lafayette saw that one coming.
Lafayette tries to clinch but Pierre moves away
and Pierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafayette.
Lafayette fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
George Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rene Lafayette.
Pierre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lafayettes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pierre jabs Lafayette to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pierre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pierre wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Pierre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lafayette.#TD2#
Lafayette shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lafayette was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
George Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lafayette takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierre regains half guard.
Pierre is looking for a sweep. Lafayette is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pierre is concentrating on defense, preventing Lafayette from advancing position.
Lafayette passes to side control.
Lafayette wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierre keeps working.
Pierre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lafayette wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lafayette 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.
Pierre sneaks back into half guard.
Pierre trying to control from the bottom. #SU2#
Lafayette decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
Pierre just misses with a punch to the body.
Lafayette shoots in for a takedown but Pierre shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Pierre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rene Lafayette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lafayette misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lafayette shoots and misses
and Pierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pierre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pierre thuds a left hand into Lafayette's body.
Pierre fails to land with a series of punches.
Lafayette drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pierre defends it well.
Pierre throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Pierre lands a body shot.
Lafayette shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pierre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pierre lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafayette gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lafayette tries to bum rush Pierre with a series of wild strikes but Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lafayette takes a shot right to the bread basket.
George Pierre is winning the standup battle so far.
Pierre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pierre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pierre, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for George Pierre!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for George Pierre!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for George Pierre!

George Pierre wins by unanimous decision!

Event: BB 46 - McWrestler vs Man
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Lafayette shoots in looking for a takedown but Averescu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lafayette's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lafayette counters with a nice body shot.
Lafayette shoots for a double leg takedown but Averescu sprawls well. He's pushed Lafayette's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Averescu misses the jab.
Averescu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lafayette tries to counter with a takedown but Averescu is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Lafayette moves out of range.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Lafayette counters by moving into the clinch.
Lafayette on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lafayette has him pressed against the cage.
Averescu working hard to break the clinch.
Lafayette blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Lafayette lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Averescu or not.
Averescu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Averescu slowing the pace effectively.
The referee calls for Lafayette to work.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lafayette takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lafayette has Averescu pushed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Averescu.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Averescu is trying to break the clinch but Lafayette is controlling him.#BC#
Lafayette breaks from the clinch.
Lafayette fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Averescu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Averescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Lafayette instigates a clinch.
Averescu stalling the fight.
Lafayette is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Averescu is defending well for now.
Lafayette goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Averescu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Averescu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Averescu is trying to push Lafayette away but Lafayette has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Lafayette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lafayette lands a jab to the nose.
Dan Averescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Averescu misses with a body shot. #TD#
Lafayette darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Averescu tries to kick Lafayette off in order to stand up. Lafayette Avoids the leg push though and dives into 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.
The referee asks Lafayette politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lafayette prefers to stall for the moment though.
Averescu is pushing Lafayette's head away, looking to escape. Lafayette manages to hold on to the position though.
Lafayette is staying tight to Averescu's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Averescu gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lafayette tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Averescu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lafayette. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lafayette punching from mount but Averescu doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafayette looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Lafayette dives in and scores a takedown into Averescu's guard.
Lafayette keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Averescu's head.
Averescu looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Averescu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lafayette pushes down on Averescu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lafayette performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lafayette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lafayette perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lafayette passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lafayette slows the pace down.
Sloppy strikes there by Lafayette.
Lafayette passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Averescu!
Lafayette looking to finish with strikes here!
Lafayette tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lafayette 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.
Lafayette looking to finish with strikes here!
Lafayette controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Lafayette raining down hammerfists from mount.
Averescu's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Averescu wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lafayette.
Lafayette controlling from mount.
Lafayette'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.
Lafayette unloads with some shots from mount but Averescu bucks and avoids them well.
Lafayette controlling from mount. #T3#
Averescu is in a horrible position here. Lafayette smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.#SUB#
Lafayette looking to isolate an arm here. Averescu doesn't see it coming and as Lafayette extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Lafayette!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rene Lafayette!
Rene Lafayette 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: BB 41 - Olsen vs Okongwu
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
A combination from Lafayette does no damage.
Dukat with the counter takedown but Lafayette avoids it easily.
A jab from Dukat misses.
Lafayette lands with an uppercut that bounces Dukat off the cage and back into range.
Lafayette walks into a straight right hand from Dukat.
Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dukat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lafayette is defended easily by Dukat.
Dukat doesn't manage to clinch there - Lafayette circles away.
Dukat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Dukat misses.
Gul Dukat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafayette shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dukat just misses with a punch to the body.
Lafayette lands a body shot.
Lafayette misses with a looping left.#T1#
Lafayette shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dukat sprawls well. Dukat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lafayette gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rene Lafayette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukat connects with a single shot there.
Dukat lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Lafayette clinches up with Dukat and pushes him back against the cage.
Dukat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Dukat.
Lafayette blocking some punches.
Dukat swings wildly with an uppercut but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dukat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Dukat struggles to land a body shot inside as Lafayette controls his hands.
Dukat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lafayette.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Lafayette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dukat throws a lazy right hand but Lafayette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lafayette doesn't manage to clinch there - Dukat circles away.
Dukat lands a really nice looking cross but Lafayette seems unphased.
Lafayette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dukat.
Dukat lands a nice hook to Lafayette's body. Lafayette takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dukat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lafayette at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lafayette or perhaps it was just good defense by Dukat, which made it look bad. #T3##TD2#
Dukat darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lafayette tries to roll over but Dukat keeps him under control.
Dukat is looking to take a break and control but Lafayette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dukat lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Dukat seems to be working for a kimura but Lafayette defends the submission attempt.
Dukat missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
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. Dukat connects with a nice short shot to Lafayette's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dukat lands strikes from half guard.
Dukat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dukat is thwarting Lafayette's attempts to control the position.
Lafayette is not content to let Dukat control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lafayette wants to control but Dukat is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gul Dukat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lafayette closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lafayette shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dukat pinned against the cage. Dukat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dukat jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dukat lands a jab to the nose.
Dukat swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lafayette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dukat scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Dukat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dukat misses with the head strike.
Dukat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Dukat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dukat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lafayette's elbow.
Dukat digs a right hand into Lafayette's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lafayette's gas tank.
Dukat misses with the head strike.
Dukat misses with a punch to the body.
Dukat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lafayette wants to stall.
The referee calls for Lafayette to work.
Dukat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dukat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dukat throws a punch but it's blocked by Lafayette.
Dukat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dukat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lafayette trying to control the position but instead, Dukat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lafayette into the cage.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dukat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lafayette blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Lafayette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dukat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lafayette's head.
Lafayette throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lafayette fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dukat lands a jab to Lafayette's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Lafayette shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dukat is controlling Lafayette's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Lafayette prevents Dukat from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dukat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dukat 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#
Dukat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dukat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lafayette controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Dukat is looking for a triangle but Lafayette pushes his legs off easily.
Lafayette is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#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.
Lafayette trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lafayette trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom.
Dukat has his hands on Lafayette's head, controlling the position.
Dukat is continuing to stall.
Lafayette wants to control from the top but Dukat keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dukat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lafayette defends well.
Lafayette looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gul Dukat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lafayette has his takedown stuffed
and Dukat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dukat keeps the fight on the outside.
Dukat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lafayette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lafayette staying out of range there.
Lafayette shoots in and drives through. Dukat sprawls well.
Lafayette looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lafayette walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rene Lafayette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dukat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lafayette.
Lafayette fails with a takedown attempt.
Dukat with the counter takedown but Lafayette avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rene Lafayette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lafayette.
Lafayette tries to counter by clinching up but Dukat breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Dukat looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1##SUB#
Lafayette looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dukat throws a big right hand that misses.
Lafayette seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gul Dukat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lafayette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dukat trying to control but Lafayette is working from the bottom.
Dukat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dukat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dukat trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafayette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lafayette looking to control but Dukat passes into half guard.
Dukat wants to control but Lafayette is keeping him busy.
Dukat stalling away here and it's allowed Lafayette to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lafayette 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.
Dukat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lafayette seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dukat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lafayette's head.#T3#
Dukat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rene Lafayette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dukat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lafayette is keeping the position for now.
Lafayette is pulling down on Dukat's head to control his posture.
Dukat is working Lafayette over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gul Dukat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Lafayette had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dukat defends it easily.
Lafayette can't keep his opponent in guard - Dukat 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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dukat has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dukat lands a big shot there that rocks Lafayette but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lafayette swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dukat looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lafayette is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dukat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lafayette flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gul Dukat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dukat 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Gul Dukat!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Gul Dukat!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Gul Dukat!

Gul Dukat wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Gul Dukat 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: BB 36 - Land vs Pavlek
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Lafayette bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anubis's head backwards.
Rene Lafayette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Anubis.
Lafayette fails with the takedown
and Anubis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Lafayette is rocked!
Anubis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Anubis missing with a left hand there. Lafayette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anubis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anubis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lafayette.#TD2#
Lafayette fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anubis sprawls well initially but Lafayette persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafayette is looking to advance position but Anubis won't allow it.
Anubis is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Lafayette 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.
Lafayette is just content to waste time from the top position. Anubis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Anubis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lafayette.
Lafayette trying to control the position from guard on top but Anubis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lafayette stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anubis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anubis keeping moving, preventing Lafayette from controlling successfully.
Anubis is pulling down on Lafayette's head to control his posture.
Lafayette wants to stand and escape but instead Anubis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##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.
Anubis won't allow Lafayette to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafayette is looking to stand up but Anubis isn't so interested in that idea.
Lafayette has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lafayette tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lafayette is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Anubis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lafayette tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Anubis easily slips into full mount! #SUB#
Anubis jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lafayette is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lafayette and Anubis has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Anubis trying to control the position but Lafayette is working away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anubis tries to move to mount but Lafayette blocks the move with his legs.
Lafayette struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lafayette shoots in looking for a takedown. Anubis tries to sprawl out of it but Lafayette keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anubis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walad Anubis 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#
Lafayette misses with a double jab
enabling Anubis to counter with a crisp jab.
Anubis looks to land a right hand but Lafayette moved out of range.
Lafayette shoots in and drives through. Anubis sprawls well.
Lafayette misses with the combination. #KD#
Anubis lands a big uppercut and Lafayette crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lafayette looks OK. Anubis waves Lafayette back to his feet!
Lafayette is still on wobbly legs! Can Anubis finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette misses with a takedown attempt
and Anubis counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walad Anubis!
A very excited looking Walad Anubis 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: BB 24 - Abner vs Olsen 2
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Wright throws a hook to the side of Lafayette's head but Lafayette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lafayette throws out a counter right but Wright avoids it with no problem.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Wright as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Lafayette throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wright was covering up waiting for the punch and Lafayette finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Wright is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Lafayette has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC2#
Lafayette manages to break the clinch.
Lafayette with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright moves away from the strike by Lafayette. #CL2#
Lafayette moves into range and clinches up with Wright.#T1##TD2#
Lafayette is trying to trip Wright. He has hold of a leg but Wright is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lafayette persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lafayette pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
Wright has his hands on Lafayette's head, controlling the position.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Lafayette is proving a slippery customer.
Lafayette trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lafayette drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wright looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wright looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wright! #REVR##T2#
Lafayette manages to get back to half guard.
Wright is controlling the pace.
Lafayette is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wright jumps into side control!
Wright moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Wright has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lafayette is looking to regain half guard here but Wright keeps moving and retains side control.
Lafayette is trying to escape the position but Wright is controlling the position.
Lafayette is trying to control Wright's posture but Wright avoids it.
Lafayette is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on Lafayette's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Wright stalls from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Wright's head coaches at Hard And Sweaty Men that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lafayette bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lafayette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lafayette moves out of range of the body kick.
And Lafayette tries to counter it with a takedown but Wright pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Wright dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lafayette lands a leg kick that knocks Wright off balance momentarily.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Lafayette's shoulder, as Lafayette tries to avoid the shot.
Lafayette is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wright with a body shot.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Lafayette.
Wright thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lafayette throws a low kick but Wright moves out of range easily.
Lafayette throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lafayette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lafayette.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rene Lafayette 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.
Lafayette misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lafayette darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lafayette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lafayette. #T1##TD2#
Lafayette darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Wright pushes Lafayette off and gets back to his feet.
Lafayette throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
Lafayette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Lafayette.
Wright lands the left hand.
Lafayette tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wright went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carter Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Lafayette checks a leg kick.
Lafayette doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafayette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Lafayette misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Lafayette blocks the low kick.
Wright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lafayette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lafayette lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lafayette.
Lafayette getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Wright scores with a nice head shot.
Lafayette dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright. That did some damage!
Rene Lafayette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright throws a wild body kick that Lafayette sees coming a mile off.
Lafayette connects with the punch.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Lafayette counters with a thumping low kick.
Lafayette connects with a body shot that sends Wright's belly button to the back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lafayette.
Wright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lafayette connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Lafayette throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lafayette's corner calls for a 1-2. Lafayette obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice jab there from Wright.
Lafayette looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lafayette.
The crowd cheers as Wright lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lafayette doesn't seem phased though.
Lafayette throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Wright counters with a nice right hand that sends Lafayette toppling to the canvas! Lafayette scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wright finish him?!#ROC#Lafayette is rocked!
Lafayette misses with a body punch
and Wright counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carter Wright!
An out of breath Carter Wright thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 16 - Paris vs Tavares
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Lafayette 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.
Morrison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lafayette looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lafayette.
Lafayette looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lafayette.
Lafayette gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morrison.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lafayette.
Lafayette misses the shot to the body.
Morrison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice takedown defense from Lafayette. No joy for Morrison on that attempt.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Morrison 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.
Lafayette gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lafayette shoots in but no luck this time.
Morrison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lafayette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Lafayette moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Morrison.
Morrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison misses with a combination
and Lafayette counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Morrison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lafayette is looking to clinch.
Lafayette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morrison looks for a takedown but Lafayette sprawls well.#T2#
Morrison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lafayette sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rene Lafayette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.
Lafayette looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Morrison moves into range and clinches up with Lafayette.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
Lafayette struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrison controls his hands.
Morrison takes a shot to the head.
Lafayette tries for a takedown but Morrison manages to get underhooks.
Morrison misses with some punches.
Morrison has Lafayette pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lafayette manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Lafayette pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morrison scores with a nice strike.
Morrison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Jab by Lafayette.
A jab from Morrison finds it's way through Lafayette's defenses.
Lafayette tries to close the distance and clinch but Morrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lafayette slips a jab from Morrison.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lafayette.
Morrison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lafayette throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
Morrison walks into a straight right hand from Lafayette.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morrison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
It looked like Lafayette wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morrison dives in for a single leg takedown but Lafayette sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafayette tries for a takedown but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morrison throws the left hand but Lafayette avoids the punch easily.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Morrison.
Lafayette takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Lafayette takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morrison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lafayette. Lafayette circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lafayette is looking to wear down Morrison with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lafayette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Lafayette.
Morrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morrison 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.#CL#
Lafayette takes the fight into the clinch.
Morrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as Lafayette controls the action.
Morrison tries to work over Lafayette's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Morrison gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Morrison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lafayette with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Morrison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lafayette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Morrison finds it's target.
Morrison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morrison defending well as Lafayette loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lafayette looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morrison feints the counter takedown.
Lafayette getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Morrison sizes up Lafayette with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Morrison lands.
Lafayette moves in looking to clinch but Morrison pushes him off.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lafayette but Lafayette pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lafayette throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Lafayette throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.#T1#
Lafayette slips a straight right by Morrison.
Lafayette fires out a quick counter leg kick but Morrison just manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Lafayette gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morrison throws a big elbow that misses.
Lafayette manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrison manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Morrison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lafayette's guard. #REVB#
Lafayette lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lafayette passes Morrison's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morrison trying to control here.
Morrison 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Morrison keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Morrison is staying active underneath Lafayette, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morrison holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lafayette is trying to control the action in half guard but Morrison 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.
Morrison trying to hold on to Lafayette's head to control him but Lafayette postures up.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Lafayette is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafayette trying to mount his opponent but Morrison defends it. #SUB#
Lafayette is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Lafayette prevents Morrison from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morrison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morrison is trying to control the position but Lafayette postures up.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lafayette passes into half guard.
Lafayette is trying to control the action in half guard but Morrison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lafayette wants to pass the guard but Morrison is defending well.
Morrison wants to control the action here but instead Lafayette manages to pass to full mount!
Lafayette controlling from the full mount.
Lafayette can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lafayette avoids the attempt from Morrison to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Morrison 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#
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lafayette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrison misses with a shot to the body
and Lafayette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrison punishes Lafayette's body with a nice straight punch.
Morrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morrison takes a swing at Lafayette's ribcage but misses.
Lafayette moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Frank Morrison has been cut.
Morrison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morrison tries to clinch but Lafayette is having none of it.
Morrison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lafayette doesn't seem bothered though.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison needs to keep his hands up - Lafayette had a free shot at his head there.
Morrison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafayette tries to close the distance and clinch but Morrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lafayette blocks a jab.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Morrison.
Lafayette throws a poor cross that misses
and Morrison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lafayette misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morrison fails to land with a series of punches.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch but Lafayette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morrison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lafayette stuffs the takedown attempt from Morrison. Morrison gets slowly back to his feet.
Rene Lafayette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.
Morrison has his takedown stuffed
and Lafayette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morrison walks into a jab.
Morrison misses with a hook. Lafayette ducked under it nicely.
Lafayette feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Morrison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lafayette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Morrison 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Lafayette is looking to clinch.
Lafayette scores with a nice strike.
Morrison swings widly with a right hand
and Lafayette counters with a straight right hand.
Morrison scores with a one two! Lafayette had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Morrison scores with the left hand. Lafayette knows he should have avoided that one.
Lafayette misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morrison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lafayette takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lafayette lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Morrison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lafayette scores with a jab.
Morrison goes for a double leg but Lafayette avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lafayette continues to drive forward.
Morrison clobbers Lafayette with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lafayette scores with a hook to the body. Morrison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morrison misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Morrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Morrison slaps away a takedown attempt from Lafayette, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rene Lafayette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Lafayette counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison regains half guard.#T4#
Morrison is controlling Lafayette's trapped leg to prevent Lafayette from advancing to side control.
Lafayette seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morrison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rene Lafayette overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Lafayette wants to work for an arm triangle but Morrison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morrison is concentrating on defense, preventing Lafayette from advancing position.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Lafayette has control of the leg.
Lafayette looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lafayette not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rene Lafayette showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morrison 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Frank Morrison!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Frank Morrison!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Frank Morrison!

Frank Morrison wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Morrison thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CMMA 181 Duvernay v Jack
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
Lafayette lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lafayette throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fudd shoots in and drives through. Lafayette sprawls well.
Lafayette throwing a counter right hand but Fudd manages to avoid it.
Fudd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fudd manages to avoid it.
Fudd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lafayette counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Fudd does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Fudd tries to counter it with a takedown but Lafayette pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fudd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lafayette cracks Fudd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fudd lunges at Lafayette with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lafayette's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Lafayette lands.#CUT#It looks like Wilmerr Fudd has been cut.
Lafayette keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rene Lafayette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilmerr Fudd.#T1#
Fudd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lafayette feints a jab promting Fudd to slip. Lafayette then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fudd slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lafayette scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Fudd is rocked!
Fudd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lafayette.
Fudd throws out a counter right but Lafayette avoids it with no problem.
Lafayette connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fudd's hands.
Fudd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fudd is still on wobbly legs! Can Lafayette finish him?
Lafayette thuds his right hand into Fudd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Fudd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lafayette moves away.#KD#
Lafayette cracks Fudd with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lafayette has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fudd to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Lafayette lands a big uppercut and Fudd crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fudd looks OK. Lafayette waves Fudd back to his feet!
Lafayette lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fudd at a distance.
Rene Lafayette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lafayette misses with an uppercut.
Fudd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lafayette.
Fudd seems to have recovered his senses.
Fudd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fudd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fudd fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Lafayette throws a shot to the body.
Lafayette throws out a loose jab but Fudd uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Lafayette misses its intended target.
Fudd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been informed that Fudd has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lafayette throws a lazy right hand but Fudd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fudd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lafayette.
It seemed like Fudd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fudd throws the left hand but Lafayette avoids the punch easily.
Lafayette lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fudd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Lafayette connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fudd's hands.
Lafayette 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.
Rene Lafayette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lafayette gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lafayette lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fudd backwards.
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!
Lafayette gets through Fudd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lafayette misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lafayette scores with a shot to the side of Fudd's head.
Fudd is trying to drag Lafayette to the mat but Lafayette just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lafayette lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fudd backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lafayette misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Lafayette.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lafayette.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilmerr Fudd's cut.
That's time! Lafayette's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lafayette tries to clinch but Fudd moves out of range.
Lafayette lands with a good body shot.
Fudd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lafayette avoids it really well and circles away.
A left lands for Lafayette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudd takes one on the button.#CL#
Lafayette closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lafayette lands a body punch. #T1#
Nice body punch from Lafayette - that landed with a thud.
Lafayette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fudd can do to turn this around?
Lafayette tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lafayette scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Lafayette.
Lafayette lands a left hand. #TD#
Lafayette has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fudd regains guard immediately.
Lafayette tries to free his leg and advance position but Fudd is retaining full guard.
Lafayette advances position into side control!
Lafayette trying to control the action but Fudd is working from the bottom.
Lafayette happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Lafayette is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fudd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Fudd is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Lafayette tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fudd tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Lafayette passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fudd!
Fudd is trying to escape the mount but Lafayette keeps good control and instead manages to take Fudd's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fudd tries to escape the position.
Lafayette tries to keep control of the position but Fudd is staying busy.#SUB#
Fudd showing good submission defense here.
Lafayette doesn't have the hooks in and Fudd manages to turn into his guard.
Lafayette working a defensive guard here.
Fudd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lafayette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fudd throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Lafayette trying to keep a closed guard but Fudd is proving a slippery customer.
Fudd throwing strikes from guard but Lafayette blocks nicely.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Fudd from controlling successfully.
Fudd scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Lafayette had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fudd defends it easily.
Fudd is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fudd is fighting to break Lafayette's control of his arms but Lafayette is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wilmerr Fudd's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Fudd misses with a takedown attempt
and Lafayette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lafayette scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fudd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Lafayette counters with a nice right hand that sends Fudd toppling to the canvas! Fudd scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lafayette finish him?!
Fudd lands a jab to Lafayette's midsection.
Lafayette lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafayette misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Fudd counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Lafayette throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fudd's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Fudd trying to control but Lafayette is working from the bottom.
Fudd stands up over Lafayette, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lafayette seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rene Lafayette overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Fudd from controlling successfully.
Fudd throws an elbow that misses. Lafayette uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fudd's guard. Nice move by Lafayette!#REVR#
Lafayette not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lafayette postures up.
Fudd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lafayette has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Lafayette avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fudd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lafayette trying to control the position.
Fudd throwing strikes but missing.
Fudd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fudd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fudd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fudd is working Lafayette over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Fudd pushes down on Lafayette's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fudd drops an elbow to the side of Lafayette's head.
Fudd is thwarting Lafayette's attempts to control the position.
Fudd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lafayette keeps working.
Fudd thows a huge punch but Lafayette dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fudd lands a nice short elbow.
Rene Lafayette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fudd missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lafayette is refusing to be controlled, as Fudd sits in half guard. #T4#
Lafayette gets full guard.
Fudd throwing strikes from guard but Lafayette blocks nicely.
Fudd trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafayette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilmerr Fudd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fudd being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fudd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fudd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Lafayette moves into the clinch.
Fudd looking for a takedown.
Rene Lafayette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilmerr Fudd.
Fudd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lafayette pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lafayette is pressed up against the cage. Fudd has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lafayette down to the mat. Lafayette avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

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 Rene Lafayette.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lafayette, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rene Lafayette!
A less than humble Rene Lafayette misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CMMA 168 Lafayette v Schrute
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Schrute throws an overhand right that lands on Lafayette's shoulder, as Lafayette tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Schrute.
Lafayette throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lafayette jabs at Schrute's body.
Lafayette scores with a hook to the body. Schrute takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lafayette showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schrute.
Lafayette was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrute uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lafayette. #TD#
Lafayette looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schrute!#SUB#
Lafayette is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schrute is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Lafayette goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schrute has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lafayette but great work by Schrute.
Lafayette tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schrute wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schrute just content to control the position.
Schrute trying to control the position but Lafayette is working away.
Lafayette manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Lafayette wants to get back to full guard.
Schrute controlling the action here.
Lafayette wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schrute in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schrute defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lafayette.
Lafayette looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lafayette digs a good body shot into Schrute's ribs.
Lafayette has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schrute finds it's way round the side to connect with Lafayette's head.
Lafayette scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Schrute throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Lafayette counters with a shoot takedown. Schrute fights it but they end up in guard.
Schrute is trying to control the position but Lafayette postures up.
Lafayette wants to control from the top but Schrute keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lafayette controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lafayette tries to free his leg and advance position but Schrute is retaining full guard.
Lafayette sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 Rene Lafayette will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Schrute misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Lafayette lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schrute doesn't seem phased though.
Schrute takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Schrute throws a jab when Lafayette was well out of range.
Lafayette thuds a left hand into Schrute's body.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lafayette.
Lafayette is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Schrute will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Schrute wants to control but Lafayette postures up.#T1##SUB#
Lafayette wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schrute, who protects the arm well.
Lafayette trying to control the action but Schrute is working from the bottom.
Lafayette tries to move to mount but Schrute blocks the move with his legs.
Schrute 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.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schrute tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schrute prevents Lafayette from improving position. #SUB#
Lafayette looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lafayette is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schrute is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lafayette wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schrute keeps working.
Lafayette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schrute can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB#
Lafayette wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schrute, who protects the arm well.
Lafayette is looking to take a break and control but Schrute is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lafayette shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schrute's guard.#T4#
Lafayette wants to pass the guard but Schrute is keeping the position.
Schrute wants to hit a sweep here but Lafayette passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schrute there!
Lafayette fails to take his opponent's back.
Schrute wants to hold on but Lafayette pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lafayette looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schrute tries to hold on but Lafayette postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Lafayette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schrute walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lafayette thuds his right hand into Schrute's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rene Lafayette is winning the standup battle so far.
Schrute takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lafayette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schrute.
Schrute avoids the body shot from Lafayette.
Schrute throws out a counter right but Lafayette avoids it with no problem.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Schrute has knocked Lafayette down with a huge combo! Schrute steps away and waves a wobbly Lafayette back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schrute misses with an uppercut.
Lafayette looks to land a combination but Schrute avoids it well.
Schrute takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lafayette is looking to wear down Schrute with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
A big right from Schrute misses.
Schrute misses with an uppercut.
Lafayette lands a glancing blow to the side of Schrute's head.
Lafayette scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dwight Schrute is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schrute misses with a hook
and Lafayette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schrute throws a hook but Lafayette avoids it easily.
Schrute keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lafayette lands a head shot.
Schrute takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Lafayette misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Schrute was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab by Lafayette.
Schrute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Lafayette drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lafayette wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schrute keeps working. #SUB#
Lafayette is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schrute has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lafayette trying to control the position but Schrute is working away. #T3##SUB#
Lafayette is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schrute knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lafayette working away.
Schrute is not content to let Lafayette control the position. #SUB#
Lafayette is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schrute has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lafayette tries to move into full mount but can't pass Schrute's legs.
Schrute tries to buck Lafayette off but Lafayette is having none of it.
Rene Lafayette overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schrute seems a little lost for a moment, as Lafayette dominates the positioning.
Schrute is looking for a sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Schrute sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Lafayette scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lafayette misses with a body shot.
Lafayette jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Schrute misses with a series of wild punches.
Lafayette closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schrute circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schrute sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schrute staying out of range there.
Lafayette with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Lafayette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lafayette just misses with a punch to the body.
Schrute pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schrute misses the jab.
Schrute throws an overhand right that lands on Lafayette's shoulder, as Lafayette tries to avoid the shot.
Lafayette fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schrute on the side of the head.
Lafayette scores with a jab. Schrute acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Schrute misses with a looping left.
Schrute slips under a jab.#T2#
Lafayette throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schrute's waist but Schrute gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lafayette off to one side.
Lafayette has his takedown stuffed
and Schrute counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rene Lafayette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lafayette tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schrute swivels and escapes.
Schrute tries to move into range but Lafayette moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lafayette throws a shot from downtown. Schrute moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schrute! But no joy.
Rene Lafayette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafayette takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lafayette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Schrute misses. #T3#
Lafayette throws a hook but Schrute blocks it.
Schrute looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lafayette darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lafayette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schrute takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schrute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lafayette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schrute in his tracks.
Jab from Lafayette.
Schrute rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lafayette counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Schrute.#T4#
Schrute throws a lazy uppercut
and Lafayette counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schrute jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lafayette misses the shot to the body.
Schrute unleashes a big counter combination but Lafayette bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Schrute loads up on a big right hand but Lafayette slips the punch.
Schrute bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lafayette's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafayette looks to score with a jab to the body but Schrute is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schrute! But no joy.
Lafayette throws an off balance right hand
and Schrute counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lafayette stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Schrute has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lafayette throws an off balance right hand
and Schrute scores with a counter punch that sends Lafayette to the canvas! Schrute smells blood - he's punishing Lafayette with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lafayette has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwight Schrute!
Dwight Schrute is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Dwight Schrute thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CMMA 156 Lafayette v Jackson
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Jackson throws a leg kick but Lafayette sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lafayette attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Lafayette looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Lafayette's ribs.
Lafayette throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as Lafayette blocks the low kick.
Lafayette has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lafayette there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Lafayette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Lafayette's leg but Lafayette calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Lafayette was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Good shot there by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jackson.
Lafayette swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lafayette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
An attempted straight right counter from Lafayette misses the target.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lafayette moves away.
Lafayette avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Jackson thows a leg kick but Lafayette checks it #TD#
and Lafayette counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.

Jackson pushes Lafayette off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Lafayette moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
Demetrius Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lafayette takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lafayette.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lafayette is able to avoid easily.
A lazy left from Lafayette finds it's target.
Lafayette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jackson!
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!
Lafayette defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Lafayette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Lafayette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.#T2#
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Lafayette jumps back.
Lafayette fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lafayette has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lafayette will feel that in the morning.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Lafayette's body. Lafayette takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lafayette tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Lafayette ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson tries a body shot but Lafayette blocks it.
Lafayette lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lafayette throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range. #TD#
Lafayette shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Jackson has his feet on Lafayette's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Lafayette seems unphased. #T3#
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Lafayette with an uppercut!
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Lafayette changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lafayette avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Lafayette misses the target.
Lafayette throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Lafayette drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Lafayette with a nice cross.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Lafayette checks it.
Jackson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Lafayette moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lafayette looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Lafayette staying out of range there.#T4#
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Lafayette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lafayette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lafayette lands with a good body shot.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Lafayette counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Lafayette is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lafayette trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demetrius Jackson 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#
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Lafayette misses with a hook.
Demetrius Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lafayette takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lafayette misses the jab.
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
Jackson with a nice calf kick.
Lafayette throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Demetrius Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Lafayette fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette jabs at Jackson's body.
Jackson catches Lafayette with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lafayette lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lafayette drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Lafayette punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson with a jab.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson misses the jab.
Lafayette swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Lafayette was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Lafayette.
Lafayette connects with a body shot.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lafayette tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafayette was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.#T2#
Lafayette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lafayette half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Lafayette sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lafayette moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafayette was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Lafayette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Jackson.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lafayette's head.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Lafayette counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lafayette wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson tries to roll over but Lafayette keeps him under control.#T3#
Lafayette is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Lafayette seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lafayette performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jackson won't allow Lafayette to pass to mount.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Lafayette sits in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Lafayette is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Lafayette trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lafayette.
Lafayette swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lafayette. That did some damage!
Lafayette shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lafayette's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lafayette throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Lafayette's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demetrius Jackson 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.#R3#
Lafayette shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Lafayette's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lafayette takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lafayette checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Lafayette saw that one coming.
Lafayette swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lafayette takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lafayette drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson 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 Lafayette has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lafayette and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lafayette changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lafayette takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lafayette needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lafayette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Lafayette moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Lafayette takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Jackson #TD#
and Lafayette counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Lafayette trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lafayette pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lafayette has passed into side control.
Jackson is not content to let Lafayette control the position. #T2#
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Lafayette trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Lafayette staying calm.#T3#
Lafayette trying to control the position but Jackson is working away. #SUB#
Jackson wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Lafayette has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Jackson'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! Jackson is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Lafayette!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rene Lafayette!
Rene Lafayette retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Rene Lafayette misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Demetrius Jackson had this to say: '6.0 granite, doesnt cut or get injured'.

Event: CMMA 144 Wagner v Lafayette
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Lafayette does it's job there.
Wagner connects with a leg kick.
Lafayette misses with a wild body shot.
Konrad Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner misses with a leg kick
and Lafayette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wagner looks to land a left hand but Lafayette moved out of range nicely.
Lafayette moves away from the strike by Wagner.
Lafayette is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wagner throws a poor cross that misses
and Wagner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lafayette's coach down at GWad's Playpen was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lafayette's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lafayette fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wagner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lafayette misses with an uppercut. Wagner saw that one coming.
Wagner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice defenses there by Lafayette.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Lafayette is out of range.
Lafayette throws a big shot that misses.
And Wagner counters with a quick kick to the body but Lafayette blocks it.
Lafayette misses with a hook. Wagner ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Wagner throws a hook but Lafayette blocks it.
Lafayette has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wagner.
Lafayette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wagner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wagner with a nice cross.
A left lands for Lafayette.
Wagner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wagner throws a hook but Lafayette blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Lafayette lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wagner doesn't seem phased though.
Lafayette moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Lafayette darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lafayette throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Wagner.
Lafayette blocks a head kick by Wagner.
Wagner misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lafayette checks a leg kick.
Lafayette swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wagner throws out a loose jab but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wagner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lafayette shoots in for a double leg but Wagner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wagner connects with a solid leg kick.
Lafayette throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Wagner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses
and Lafayette counters with a stiff right hand.
Lafayette throws a body shot but no joy.
Wagner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lafayette throws out the jab.
Good work by Lafayette as he checks the leg kick.
Lafayette with the counter takedown but Wagner avoids it easily.
Wagner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lafayette.
Lafayette misses with an uppercut.
Wagner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wagner connects with the punch.
Wagner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lafayette counters with a right hand to the body.
Wagner connects with a body shot.#T4#
Lafayette takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lafayette looks to land a left hand but Wagner moved out of range nicely.
Lafayette is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wagner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice body punch from Wagner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wagner connects with an inside leg kick.
Wagner lands with a hook. Lafayette tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wagner looks to land a right hand but Lafayette moved out of range.
Lafayette changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Jab, jab by Wagner - just one landing.
Lafayette jabs at Wagner's body.
Wagner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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 Konrad Wagner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wagner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wagner throws a shot from downtown. Lafayette moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Wagner tenderised Lafayette's leg. Lafayette is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wagner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lafayette counters with a left to the body.
Lafayette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lafayette with the counter takedown but Wagner avoids it easily.
Konrad Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wagner!
Lafayette takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lafayette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lafayette looks to land a left hand but Wagner moved out of range nicely.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lafayette now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wagner throws a counter high kick but Lafayette was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lafayette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Lafayette cracks a nice hook into Wagner's ribs.
A good leg kick by Wagner. #T1#
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagner manages to avoid it.
Konrad Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lafayette slips a jab from Wagner.
Lafayette throws a good cross that connects.
Wagner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wagner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wagner misses the shot to the body.
Lafayette feints the counter takedown.
Wagner throws a solid leg kick but Lafayette takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wagner.
Lafayette moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wagner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Lafayette's head but Lafayette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lafayette works Wagner's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Wagner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lafayette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wagner throws a wild body kick that Lafayette sees coming a mile off.
Wagner misses with a body kick.
Wagner throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Lafayette counters with a shoot takedown. Wagner fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafayette stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lafayette trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Lafayette trying to move into half guard but instead Wagner has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Lafayette lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lafayette wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving. #T3#
Lafayette pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wagner is keeping the position for now.
Lafayette controlling from the top position.
Lafayette looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lafayette keeps trying to improve his position.#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.
Lafayette looking to sit in guard and control but Wagner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Lafayette looking for a guillotine here but Wagner defends easily.
Lafayette trying to control the position here.
Lafayette wants to improve his position but instead Wagner has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rene Lafayette will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Lafayette swings widly with a right hand
and Wagner counters with a body kick.
Wagner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lafayette's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wagner throws an off balance right hand
and Lafayette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lafayette tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wagner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wagner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lafayette counters with a straight right hand.
Wagner scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette lands a slapping body shot.
Wagner misses with a leg kick
and Lafayette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Wagner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lafayette checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wagner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wagner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wagner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wagner.
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Lafayette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lafayette misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagner manages to avoid it.
Wagner throws a head kick but Lafayette moves out of range.
Wagner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lafayette throws a shot from downtown. Wagner moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Wagner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lafayette doesn't seem bothered though.
Wagner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wagner misses with a shot to the body
and Lafayette counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lafayette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Lafayette moved away.
Lafayette lunges at Wagner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wagner's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner misses with a left hand
and Lafayette counters with a stiff right hand.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Lafayette checks it.
Wagner lands a nice looking body shot.
Lafayette connects with a body shot that sends Wagner's belly button to the back.
Wagner throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Lafayette misses with an uppercut.
Wagner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A good leg kick by Wagner.
A nice leg kick from Wagner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wagner.
Lafayette bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wagner's head backwards.
Lafayette takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wagner.
Lafayette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wagner lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Wagner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lafayette digs a good hook to Wagner's body.
Wagner throws a shot from downtown. Lafayette moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafayette digs a good body shot into Wagner's ribs.
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagner manages to avoid it.
Wagner throws a solid leg kick but Lafayette takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wagner.
Lafayette connects with the punch.
Lafayette throws a shot from downtown. Wagner moves away and avoids it.
Wagner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lafayette is able to avoid easily.
Wagner lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Konrad Wagner did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Lafayette drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lafayette lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wagner at a distance.
Lafayette scores with a jab. Wagner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wagner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lafayette checks it well.
Lafayette misses with a straight right.
Wagner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wagner misses the jab.
Lafayette shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lafayette gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette lunges at Wagner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wagner's hand. #T1#
Lafayette blocks a low kick nicely.
Wagner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Wagner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Lafayette catches Wagner right on the button with a cross.
Wagner connects with a body shot that sends Lafayette's belly button to the back.
Lafayette scores with a shot to the body.
Lafayette misses the shot to the body.
Wagner swings for the body but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette scores with a sloppy right hand. Wagner should have avoided that one. #T2#
Wagner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lafayette takes a swing at Wagner's ribcage but misses.
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Lafayette slips the punch.
Wagner takes a swing at Lafayette's ribcage but misses.
Wagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner lands a jab to the nose.
Crunch! Wagner slams his shin into Lafayette's torso.
Lafayette swings widly with a right hand
and Wagner counters with a low kick, right behind Lafayette 's knee.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lafayette.
Wagner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lafayette! But no joy.#T3#
Lafayette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lafayette wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lafayette looks to land a left hand but Wagner moved out of range nicely.
Wagner connects with a body shot that sends Lafayette's belly button to the back.
Wagner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lafayette in his tracks.
Lafayette fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wagner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lafayette has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wagner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lafayette looks to land a right hand but Wagner moved out of range.
Wagner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lafayette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wagner.
Wagner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Wagner misses with a body shot.
Wagner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lafayette.
Wagner misses with a looping right.
Lafayette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick from Wagner misses #TD2#
and Lafayette counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Lafayette looking for a submission but Wagner manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Lafayette stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Konrad Wagner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Wagner throws a right hand that misses
and Lafayette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Lafayette lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wagner doesn't seem phased though.
Wagner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Wagner misses
and Lafayette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wagner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lafayette has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wagner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafayette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafayette was well out of range. Poor timing from Wagner.
Lafayette misses with a wild body shot.
Wagner ducks under a wild hook from Lafayette.
A combination from Wagner does no damage. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Wagner.
Lafayette gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lafayette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wagner.
Wagner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wagner misses with a lunging right hand
and Lafayette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wagner misses with the body kick
and Lafayette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lafayette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wagner throws out the jab.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Lafayette is out of range.
Wagner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wagner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lafayette shoots in for a takedown but Wagner shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Wagner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wagner scores with a shot to the body.
Konrad Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lafayette lands with a nice body punch.
Wagner scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafayette misses with a hook. Wagner ducked under it nicely.
Wagner throws a jab when Lafayette was well out of range.
Wagner misses with a body kick.
Wagner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lafayette. That did some damage!
Lafayette scores with a nice right hand.
Wagner throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lafayette counter with a right hand.
Lafayette misses with a shot to the body
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lafayette misses with a looping left.#T3#
Wagner swings for the body but Lafayette moves out of range.
Wagner throws the left hand but Lafayette avoids the punch easily.
Wagner misses with an uppercut.
Wagner throws the left hand but Lafayette avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Wagner misses its target.
Wagner throws a body shot but no joy.
Lafayette looks to throw the jab but Wagner is out of range.
Lafayette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wagner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rene Lafayette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wagner.
A big right from Lafayette misses. #T4#
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lafayette.
Wagner scores with a nice head shot.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lafayette uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wagner has time to react.
Lafayette is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wagner 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.
Wagner misses the jab.
Lafayette shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wagner but Wagner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wagner.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wagner 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rene Lafayette!
Rene Lafayette is the new welterweight champion!
Rene Lafayette 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: CMMA 130 Lafayette v Kaloev
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1##CL#
Lafayette pushes Kaloev up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaloev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lafayette gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaloev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lafayette prevents it.
Kaloev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lafayette after a bit of a struggle.
Rene Lafayette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Kaloev.
Lafayette lands a right hand.
Kaloev is trying to drag Lafayette to the mat but Lafayette just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lafayette.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lafayette scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaloev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kaloev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lafayette is defending well.
Lafayette lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lafayette lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaloev backwards.
Lafayette scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaloev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lafayette pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Lafayette closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Lafayette can't find room to land a body shot as Kaloev controls the action.
Lafayette lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lafayette works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lafayette lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lafayette lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lafayette lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lafayette will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kaloev up against the cage.
Kaloev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lafayette avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kaloev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lafayette fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Kaloev gets the takedown into side control.
Lafayette has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lafayette gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lafayette is trying is best to control the position here.
Kaloev is trying to control the action in half guard but Lafayette is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Kaloev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lafayette is looking to control Kaloev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lafayette avoid being mounted?
Kaloev is looking to take a break and control but Lafayette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaloev wants to advance to full mount but Lafayette doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kaloev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lafayette is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lafayette is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Kaloev keeping full guard, as Lafayette tries to pass.
Lafayette 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#
Lafayette drops back looking for a leg! Kaloev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaloev manages to kick Lafayette off! Lafayette jumps back into Kaloev's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lafayette showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lafayette trying to control but Kaloev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafayette stands and throws Kaloev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kaloev is trying to escape the position but Lafayette is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lafayette tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kaloev's legs.
Kaloev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lafayette tries to move to mount but Kaloev blocks the move with his legs.
Kaloev manages to get back to half guard.
Kaloev manages to get to full guard.
Lafayette wants to control from the top but Kaloev keeps moving.
Kaloev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lafayette is one step ahead there.
Lafayette trying to control but Kaloev is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Lafayette throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lafayette digs a good body shot into Kaloev's ribs.
Abdul Kaloev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaloev misses with a takedown
and Lafayette cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaloev walks into a stiff left hand from Lafayette.
Kaloev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lafayette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lafayette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Kaloev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaloev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Lafayette rushes Kaloev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lafayette lands a body shot.
Kaloev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lafayette fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rene Lafayette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Kaloev.
Lafayette lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaloev shoots for a takedown but Lafayette saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Lafayette misses the shot to the body.
Kaloev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lafayette is fending him off so far but Kaloev persists. Nope, Lafayette circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaloev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lafayette scores with a nice strike.
Lafayette lands with a shot to the body.
Lafayette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rene Lafayette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaloev takes one to the side of the head.
Lafayette misses with a wild body shot.
Lafayette is looking to wear down Kaloev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lafayette lands with a good body shot.
Kaloev fails with a takedown attempt.
Lafayette fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaloev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lafayette is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lafayette throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette with a hook.
Lafayette lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaloev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Kaloev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaloev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Kaloev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lafayette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lafayette connects with a body shot that sends Kaloev's belly button to the back.#CL#
Lafayette gets a clinch.
Kaloev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lafayette scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lafayette makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Lafayette.
Kaloev is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Lafayette.
Lafayette is working Kaloev over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lafayette.
Lafayette gets through Kaloev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lafayette scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lafayette throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lafayette lands a nice uppercut.
Lafayette lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaloev backwards.
Kaloev is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Lafayette is leaning against Kaloev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Lafayette.
A short right from Lafayette on the inside.
Lafayette scores with a shoulder strike.
Lafayette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaloev can do to turn this around?
Lafayette lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaloev backwards.
Kaloev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lafayette after a bit of a struggle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lafayette.
Lafayette scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lafayette.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaloevs head.
Kaloev looking for a takedown.
Lafayette lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette lands a body punch.
Kaloev takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Lafayette. #ROC#Kaloev is rocked!
A short right from Lafayette on the inside.
Kaloev is still on wobbly legs! Can Lafayette finish him?
Kaloev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lafayette prevents it.
Lafayette lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lafayette creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lafayette lands a shot to the body.
Lafayette is working Kaloev over against the cage.
Lafayette lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Lafayette.
Kaloev seems to have recovered his senses.
Lafayette lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Lafayette.
Lafayette digs a right hand into Kaloev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kaloev's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Lafayette.
Lafayette is working Kaloev over against the cage.
Lafayette lands a body punch.
Lafayette lands a nice uppercut.
Lafayette lands with a right to the head.
Lafayette is pressed up against the cage. Kaloev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lafayette down to the mat. Lafayette avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Lafayette does it's job there.
Lafayette lands a jab to Kaloev's midsection.
Lafayette connects with a nice cross there... Kaloev is looking wobbly and Lafayette recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Kaloev to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Lafayette jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rene Lafayette!
Rene Lafayette 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: CMMA 115 Lafayette v Barkley
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Lafayette comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barkley. #TD#
Lafayette dives in and scores a takedown into Barkley's guard.
Barkley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lafayette is controlling him.
Lafayette's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lafayette prevents Barkley from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barkley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barkley is wriggling around but Lafayette manages to pass to half guard.
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.
Barkley is looking to control Lafayette's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barkley avoid being mounted?
Lafayette wants to pass the guard but Barkley is defending well. #T1#
Lafayette stops Barkley from getting back to his feet.
Lafayette wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barkley keeps working.
Lafayette trying to mount his opponent but Barkley defends it.
Lafayette is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Barkley is not content to let Lafayette control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lafayette with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Barkley wants to counter with a clinch but Lafayette pushes him away.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lafayette throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley counters with a leg kick.
Barkley misses the shot to the body.
Lafayette lands with a nice combination. Barkley backs away looking to recover.
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lafayette attempts a counter takedown but Barkley avoids it well and moves away.
Lafayette scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lafayette cracks Barkley with a good jab.
Barkley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lafayette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lafayette tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barkley swivels and escapes.
Lafayette takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Lafayette blocks the leg kick.
Lafayette attempts a counter takedown but Barkley avoids it well and moves away.
Lafayette throws a shot to the body.
Nick Barkley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barkley.
Barkley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lafayette on the side of the head.
Lafayette swats away the attempt to clinch by Barkley.
Lafayette misses with a series of wild punches.
Lafayette fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barkley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lafayette lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Barkley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lafayette.
Barkley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lafayette's head.
Lafayette throws a lazy right hand but Barkley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lafayette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lafayette with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barkley counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafayette scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lafayette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barkley looks to land a right hand but Lafayette moved out of range.
Lafayette looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barkley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lafayette backs up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lafayette.
Barkley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lafayette.
Lafayette throwing a counter right hand but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley tries to land a leg kick but Lafayette saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Lafayette misses the target.
Lafayette connects with a single shot there.
Lafayette tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barkley swivels and escapes.
Lafayette fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lafayette on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rene Lafayette is winning the standup battle so far.
Lafayette throws a body shot but no joy.
Lafayette connects with a body shot.
Lafayette with a jab.#T1#
Barkley stuns Lafayette with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lafayette walks into a stiff left hand from Barkley.
Barkley throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lafayette counters with a stiff right hand.
Lafayette defending well as Barkley loads up on a big left hand.
Barkley lands a lovely overhand right.
Barkley stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rene Lafayette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barkley.
Barkley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lafayette scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Barkley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lafayette to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing Lafayette from controlling successfully.
Lafayette tries to free his leg and advance position but Barkley is retaining full guard.
Lafayette sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lafayette trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barkley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lafayette. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lafayette engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barkley wants to stand but Lafayette is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Lafayette looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lafayette moves out of range of the body kick.
Lafayette scores with a jab to the body.
Lafayette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barkley.
Lafayette slips under a jab from Barkley.
Barkley works Lafayette's body with a nice hook.
Barkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Lafayette fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Barkley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lafayette.
Lafayette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Lafayette.
Lafayette lands the left hand.
Lafayette stalks Barkley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barkley's face. Barkley staggers backwards, shaken.
Barkley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barkley enables Lafayette to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barkley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Lafayette stops Barkley from standing up. #SUB#
Lafayette 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.
Barkley wants to stand and escape but Lafayette is having none of it.
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 Rene Lafayette 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Lafayette throws the left hand but Barkley avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Lafayette there.
Lafayette sizes up Barkley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barkley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barkley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barkley throws a wild body kick that Lafayette sees coming a mile off.
Barkley connects with a leg kick.
Barkley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lafayette connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barkley scrambles back to his feet.
Barkley connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafayette blocks a jab.#T1#
Lafayette throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley throws a push kick but Lafayette slaps the foot to one side.
Lafayette dives in and grabs Barkley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barkley pushes down on Lafayette's head and hops out.
Lafayette lands a slapping body shot.
Lafayette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lafayette moves out of range of the body kick from Barkley.
Lafayette changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barkley tries to avoid it but Lafayette manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barkley to the ground. Barkley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barkley throws a hook but Lafayette blocks it.
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lafayette dips to his left and cracks Barkley with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Lafayette misses its intended target.
Barkley throws out a counter right but Lafayette avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Lafayette takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barkley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lafayette attempts a counter takedown but Barkley avoids it well and moves away.
Barkley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lafayette. That did some damage!
Barkley moves out of range as Lafayette strikes.#TD#
Lafayette gets the takedown into 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!#SUB#
Lafayette is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barkley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lafayette tries to advance to mount but Barkley denies him.
Barkley is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Barkley looks to move to half guard but instead Lafayette has passed into mount! Damn!
Barkley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rene Lafayette overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lafayette is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barkley wanted to stand there but Lafayette had control of the position.
Rene Lafayette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Nick Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Lafayette working for a triangle but Barkley defends it easily.
Lafayette looking to control.
Barkley wants to stand but Lafayette has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barkley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Barkley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lafayette 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rene Lafayette!
Rene Lafayette 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: CMMA 103
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Warrior throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Warrior throws a hook but Lafayette blocks it.
Lafayette takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Lafayette looks to score with a jab to the body but Warrior is just out of range.
Warrior misses with a left hand
and Lafayette counters with a stiff right hand.
Warrior takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Warrior throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette tries to counter with a takedown but Warrior is quick to defend against it.
Warrior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warrior throws a lazy right hand but Lafayette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lafayette drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warrior sprawls and moves away.
Warrior throws a jab but it's blocked by Lafayette.
Mental Warrior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warrior takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lafayette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Warrior in his tracks.
The crowd cheers as Warrior lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lafayette doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Lafayette appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Warrior looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lafayette defending well as Warrior loads up on a big left hand.
Lafayette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warrior.
Lafayette shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Warrior on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Warrior throws a jab but it's blocked by Lafayette. #T1#
Lafayette on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lafayette uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Warrior has time to react.
Lafayette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Warrior misses its intended target.
A big left from Lafayette misses.
Warrior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lafayette drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Warrior misses with a body shot
and Lafayette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lafayette throws a hook but Warrior blocks it.
Warrior throws a shot from downtown. Lafayette moves away and avoids it.
Warrior misses the body punch
and Lafayette counters with a nice uppercut.
Lafayette looks to land a left hand but Warrior moved out of range nicely.
Lafayette looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Warrior looks to score with a jab to the body but Lafayette is just out of range.
Warrior's corner calls for a 1-2. Warrior obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mental Warrior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Warrior throws a jab when Lafayette was well out of range.
Warrior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lafayette.
Lafayette avoids the body shot from Warrior. #T2#
Warrior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lafayette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lafayette just misses with a punch to the body.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Lafayette slips under a jab.
Lafayette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warrior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafayette was well out of range. Poor timing from Warrior.
Lafayette takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Lafayette misses.
Warrior throws a hook to the side of Lafayette's head but Lafayette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lafayette is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Warrior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Warrior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafayette.
Lafayette half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lafayette misses with a takedown attempt - Warrior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lafayette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warrior moves away.
Warrior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafayette was well out of range. Poor timing from Warrior.
Warrior misses with a lunging right hand
and Lafayette cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Warrior. Lafayette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warrior misses with a double jab.
Warrior swings for the body but Lafayette moves out of range.
Warrior throws a poor cross that misses
and Lafayette counters with a nice body shot.
Good exchange - Lafayette coming out on top.
Warrior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafayette.
Lafayette works the jab nicely.
Warrior changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Warrior moves out of range as Lafayette strikes.
Warrior throws out a counter right but Lafayette avoids it with no problem.
Warrior looks to land a left hand but Lafayette moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Lafayette was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Warrior.
Warrior walks into a straight right hand from Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lafayette is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Warrior walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lafayette swings for the body but Warrior moves out of range.
A punch combination from Warrior misses.
Warrior paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lafayette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warrior.#T4#
Warrior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lafayette moves away.
Warrior cracks Lafayette with an open hand slap.
Warrior lands a body shot.
Lafayette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warrior.
A punch lands to the side of Lafayette 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Warrior misses with a left hand
and Lafayette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warrior jabs at Lafayette's body.
Lafayette misses with a looping right.
Lafayette misses the jab.
Warrior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Warrior misses with a wild body shot.
Warrior misses with a shot to the body
letting Lafayette counter with a right hand.
Lafayette connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warrior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lafayette half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Warrior throws a body shot but no joy.
Warrior throws a hook but Lafayette blocks it.
Lafayette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mental Warrior will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lafayette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warrior looks to throw the jab but Lafayette is out of range. #TD#
Lafayette closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Warrior wants to improve his position but Lafayette is controlling well.
Lafayette is trying to control. Warrior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Warrior tries to roll over but Lafayette keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette wants to take a breather but Warrior is having none of it. #SUB#
Lafayette seems to be working for a kimura but Warrior defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Lafayette trying to mount his opponent but Warrior defends it.
Well, if Lafayette 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.
Lafayette wants to pass to mount but Warrior is defending the position.
Lafayette passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lafayette tries to control but Warrior wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior working to try and regain half guard.
Warrior is squirming around, avoiding Lafayette's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB#
Lafayette working for a submission but Warrior is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Lafayette goes for an armbar but Warrior turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Warrior.
Lafayette lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lafayette stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warrior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warrior keeping moving, preventing Lafayette from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Lafayette thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Warrior keeping full guard, as Lafayette tries to pass.
Warrior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lafayette. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lafayette trying to control the position from guard on top but Warrior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rene Lafayette overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lafayette trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lafayette passes Warrior's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Warrior fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Warrior.
Warrior scores with a hook.
Warrior swings widly with a right hand
and Lafayette counters with a nice body shot.
Lafayette fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lafayette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warrior.
Lafayette throws the left hand but Warrior avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Warrior.
Warrior misses with a hook.
Lafayette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Warrior loads up on a big right hand but Lafayette slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior moves away from the strike by Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Warrior on the side of the head.
Lafayette staying out of range there.
Warrior throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lafayette counter with a right hand.
Warrior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Lafayette throws out a powerful jab.
Warrior swings for the body but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lafayette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warrior.
It looked like Lafayette was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Warrior.
A swing and a miss from Warrior.
Warrior misses the jab.
Lafayette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warrior looks to score with a jab to the body but Lafayette is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Lafayette. That snapped Warrior's head back.
Lafayette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warrior moves away.
Mental Warrior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warrior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lafayette counters with a straight right hand.
Warrior has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Warrior misses with a left hand
and Lafayette counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Lafayette misses.
Lafayette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warrior throws out the jab.
Lafayette drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warrior sprawls and moves away.
Warrior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
Lafayette throwing a counter right hand but Warrior manages to avoid it.#T2#
Warrior takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lafayette with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lafayette throws out a powerful jab.
Lafayette jabs Warrior right on the nose. Warrior blinks but takes it well.
Warrior moves away from the strike by Lafayette.
A cross from Warrior lands.
Warrior takes a swing at Lafayette's ribcage but misses.
Lafayette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lafayette dips to his left and cracks Warrior with an uppercut!
Warrior takes a swing at Lafayette's ribcage but misses.
Warrior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lafayette moves away.
A jab from Warrior misses.
Lafayette attempts a counter takedown but Warrior avoids it well and moves away.
Lafayette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warrior.
Warrior stuffs the takedown attempt from Lafayette. Lafayette gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rene Lafayette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warrior throws a series of punches but Lafayette moves out of range. #T3#
Lafayette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Warrior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lafayette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warrior.
Lafayette tries to move into range but Warrior moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Warrior scores with a hook to the body. Lafayette takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lafayette misses with a body shot.
Warrior misses with a body shot.
Warrior lands a right hook to the body.
Warrior cracks Lafayette with a good jab.
Warrior misses the body punch
and Lafayette counters with a straight right hand.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warrior.
Warrior throws a hook but Lafayette blocks it.
Lafayette misses with a looping left.
Lafayette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warrior.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lafayette or perhaps it was just good defense by Warrior, which made it look bad. #T4#
Lafayette throws a hook to the side of Warrior's head but Warrior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warrior takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warrior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lafayette attempts a counter takedown but Warrior avoids it well and moves away.
Lafayette blocks a jab.
It looked like Lafayette wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Warrior on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lafayette slips a jab and a cross from Warrior.
Warrior with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Warrior swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warrior throws a lazy right hand but Lafayette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lafayette scores with a hook.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Warrior lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Warrior misses its intended target.
Lafayette slips under a jab.
Lafayette scores with a nice strike.
Warrior throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mental Warrior just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Warrior connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Warrior misses the shot to the body.
Lafayette lands with a right hand.
Warrior throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lafayette counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Warrior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lafayette lands the left hand.
Warrior looks to land a left hand but Lafayette moved out of range nicely.
Lafayette gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Warrior.
Warrior slips a straight right by Lafayette.
A swing and a miss from Warrior.
Warrior lands a nice shot to the body.
Lafayette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Warrior scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warrior misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lafayette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lafayette throws a big shot that misses.
Warrior misses with an uppercut.
Lafayette is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Lafayette avoids the body shot from Warrior.
Lafayette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Lafayette throws a hook but Warrior blocks it.
Warrior thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Lafayette tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warrior throws a lazy right hand but Lafayette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Lafayette takes a swing at Warrior's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Warrior misses the target.
Warrior throws a looping overhand right but Lafayette ducks down to avoid it.
Lafayette was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Warrior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Lafayette counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Lafayette wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Warrior, who protects the arm well.
Lafayette is looking to take a break and control but Warrior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Warrior's face as Lafayette controls the position. #SUB#
Lafayette is trying to get an arm triangle but Warrior is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Lafayette thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Warrior tries to improve position but can't.
Warrior prevents Lafayette from moving into mount.
Lafayette is working hard here to advance position.
Warrior is trying to control Lafayette's posture but Lafayette avoids it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Lafayette goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Warrior has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lafayette but great work by Warrior.
Lafayette is looking to regain half guard here but Warrior keeps moving and retains side control.
Lafayette wants to control but Warrior postures up.
Lafayette is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Warrior decides to stand back up. Warrior steps back and let's Lafayette get back to his feet.
Lafayette looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Warrior cracks Lafayette with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lafayette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Warrior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warrior throws a lazy right hand but Lafayette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mental Warrior will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Nice defenses there by Lafayette.
Lafayette throwing a counter right hand but Warrior manages to avoid it.#TD#
Warrior gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lafayette to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lafayette content to stall in guard here.
Lafayette wants to control from the top but Warrior keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior being controlled here, momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warrior can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Lafayette has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Warrior keeping moving, preventing Lafayette from controlling successfully.
Lafayette is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mental Warrior is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lafayette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warrior throws out the jab.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warrior.
Warrior lands with a good body shot.
Warrior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warrior moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Warrior misses with a few strikes there.
Warrior misses with a jab, cross combination.
Warrior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lafayette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warrior.
Warrior misses with a hook
and Lafayette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warrior throws a hook but Lafayette avoids it easily.
Donk. Lafayette catches Warrior right on the button with a cross.
Warrior throws the left hand but Lafayette avoids the punch easily.
Lafayette changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lafayette avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warrior lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Warrior misses with a lunging right hand
and Lafayette counters with a nice uppercut.
Warrior misses with a hook.
Warrior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lafayette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lafayette on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lafayette shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warrior as he jumps to the side.
Warrior misses the body punch
letting Lafayette counter with a right hand.
Warrior swings for the body but Lafayette moves out of range.
Warrior slips under a jab from Lafayette.
Warrior waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lafayette.
Warrior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rene Lafayette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lafayette staying out of range there.
Warrior throws a shot from downtown. Lafayette moves away and avoids it.
Warrior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Warrior changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Warrior!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Warrior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lafayette takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafayette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warrior.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Warrior misses with a hook.
Warrior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Warrior lands the left hand.
Warrior jabs at Lafayette's body.
Warrior misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lafayette swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lafayette closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lafayette throws a shot from downtown. Warrior moves away and avoids it.
Warrior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Warrior staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mental Warrior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Warrior 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mental Warrior!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mental Warrior made sure he mentioned PWNAGE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CMMA 99
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1##CL#
Lafayette clinches up with Cardozo and pushes him back against the cage.
Cardozo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lafayette gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lafayette tries a body shot but Cardozo blocks it.
Lafayette misses with a body punch.
Cardozo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lafayette pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab lands there for Lafayette.
Cardozo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lafayette stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lafayette connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab lands there for Lafayette.
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 Lafayette, as that shot connected.
Lafayette is looking to clinch.
Cardozo throws out a powerful jab.
Lafayette thuds a left hand into Cardozo's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Lafayette as Cardozo shoots in.
Rene Lafayette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Cardozo.#T1#
Lafayette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cardozo lands a lovely overhand right.
Lafayette walks into a left hand.
Lafayette throws a lazy right hand but Cardozo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lafayette swings for the body but Cardozo moves out of range.
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardozo manages to avoid it.
Cardozo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lafayette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lafayette connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cardozo looks to land a right hand but Lafayette moved out of range.
Lafayette looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardozo is just out of range.
Cardozo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lafayette swings for the body but Cardozo moves out of range.
Cardozo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lafayette lands with an overhand left.
Lafayette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette with a jab.
Cardozo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cardozo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lafayette circles away quickly and effectively.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lafayette.
Cardozo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice shot by Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a body punch but Cardozo moves out of range.
Lafayette is looking to clinch.
Lafayette slips a straight right by Cardozo.
Lafayette lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lafayette lands with a hook. Cardozo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lafayette lands with a right hand.
Lafayette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lafayette works the jab nicely.#T3#
Lafayette comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cardozo swings widly with a right hand
and Lafayette counters with a straight right hand.
Lafayette tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cardozo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lafayette scores with a nice head shot.
Cardozo looks to land a left hand but Lafayette moved out of range nicely.
No luck for Cardozo with that takedown attempt.
Lafayette slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lafayette on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cardozo slips under a jab from Lafayette.#CL#
Lafayette clinches up with Cardozo and pushes him back against the cage.
Cardozo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lafayette pulls his leg out and moves away.
It looks like Lafayette has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lafayette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lafayette thuds his right hand into Cardozo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Lafayette misses its intended target.
Cardozo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lafayette under the eye.#T4#
Cardozo throws out a loose jab but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardozo slips under a jab from Lafayette.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lafayette staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Lafayette misses the target.
Lafayette lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cardozo looks for a takedown but Lafayette sprawls well.
Lafayette connects with the punch.
Rene Lafayette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lafayette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lafayette lands a body shot.
Cardozo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lafayette throws a sloppy body shot
and Cardozo counters with a stiff right hand.
Cardozo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lafayette scores with a jab.
Lafayette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardozo can do to turn this around?
Lafayette swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cardozo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lafayette missing with a left hand there. Cardozo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lafayette looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardozo is just out of range.
Lafayette cracks Cardozo with an open hand slap.#CL#
Lafayette instigates a clinch.
Cardozo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lafayette gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lafayette tries to throw a body punch but Cardozo avoids it by throwing Lafayette back against the cage.
Cardozo wants to take the fight to the mat but Lafayette manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lafayette scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette prevents the takedown attempt.
Rene Lafayette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Cardozo.
Cardozo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cardozo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lafayette is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lafayette is pressed up against the cage. Cardozo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lafayette down to the mat. Lafayette avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lafayette doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardozo circles away. #CL#
Lafayette gets a clinch. #T1#
Lafayette gets underhooks to prevent Cardozo's takedown attempt.
Lafayette tries to work over Cardozo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lafayette can't find room to land a body shot as Cardozo controls the action.
Cardozo wants a takedown.
Lafayette lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Lafayette on the inside.
Lafayette lands with a light punch inside.
Lafayette lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cardozo can't get the takedown.
Lafayette throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardozos head.
Cardozo looking for a takedown.
Lafayette lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lafayette gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cardozo.
Cardozo is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Lafayette - that landed with a thud. #TD2#
Cardozo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafayette slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Lafayette had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cardozo defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cardozo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lafayette looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cardozo trying to control but Lafayette is working from the bottom.
Cardozo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cardozo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Cardozo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lafayette has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cardozo has managed to get both his arms back between Lafayette's legs - danger averted.
Cardozo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lafayette is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Lafayette tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lafayette working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardozo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardozo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lafayette looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Lafayette is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lafayette is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cardozo stands and throws Lafayette's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cardozo is looking to take a break and control but Lafayette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardozo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lafayette manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cardozo's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cardozo throws a lazy right hand but Lafayette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cardozo misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Lafayette.
Lafayette connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cardozo 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.
Cardozo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cardozo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lafayette defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Lafayette misses the target.
Lafayette catches Cardozo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cardozo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardozo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lafayette loads up on a big right hand but Cardozo slips the punch.
Cardozo throws out a loose jab but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Cardozo slips under a jab from Lafayette.
Nice defenses there by Lafayette.
Cardozo throws a hook but Lafayette avoids it easily.
Lafayette was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cardozo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cardozo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cardozo looks to land a left hand but Lafayette moved out of range nicely.
Cardozo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cardozo looks to land a right hand but Lafayette moved out of range.
Cardozo throws a shot from downtown. Lafayette moves away and avoids it.
Lafayette fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cardozo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cardozo misses with a lunging right hand
and Lafayette counters with a nice body shot.
Lafayette swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cardozo.#T2#
Cardozo misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafayette moves out of range of the strikes.
Lafayette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Cardozo misses.
Nice defenses there by Cardozo.
A slow jab from Cardozo misses its intended target.
It looked like Lafayette was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cardozo.
Lafayette slips under a jab.#TD2#
Cardozo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lafayette's half guard.
Lafayette moves into full guard.
Cardozo is pushing down on Lafayette's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lafayette is fighting to maintain full guard but Cardozo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lafayette is looking to improve his position.
Lafayette moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Cardozo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lafayette is retaining full guard.
Cardozo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cardozo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafayette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardozo passes Lafayette's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Douglas Cardozo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lafayette has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardozo is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura but Lafayette is defending well.
Cardozo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rene Lafayette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cardozo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cardozo is looking to advance position but Lafayette won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lafayette is just riding it out for now. Cardozo eventually gives up the hold.
Cardozo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura but Lafayette is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardozo to get the leverage.
Lafayette tries to get to full guard but Cardozo has control of the leg.
Douglas Cardozo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lafayette keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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 Rene Lafayette.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lafayette, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rene Lafayette!
Rene Lafayette bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CMMA 87 Lafayette vs Wagner
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Lafayette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wagner throws out the jab.
Lafayette clobbers Wagner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lafayette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wagner.
An inside leg kick lands from Wagner.
Lafayette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Lafayette's head but Lafayette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wagner throws an overhand right that lands on Lafayette's shoulder, as Lafayette tries to avoid the shot.
Lafayette connects with a jab.
Lafayette scores with a jab to the body.
Lafayette moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch lands to the side of Wagner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lafayette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Nice uppercut lands for Lafayette. That snapped Wagner's head back.
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!
Wagner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lafayette with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wagner counters with a nice leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Lafayette has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lafayette misses with an uppercut
and Wagner counters with a body kick that stops Lafayette in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Wagner throws a leg kick which misses Lafayette's front leg but catches the back leg as Lafayette tries to avoid it.
Wagner misses with a hook.
Wagner throws a shot from downtown. Lafayette moves away and avoids it.
Wagner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lafayette misses with a hook
letting Wagner counter with a right hand.
Lafayette throws a jab when Wagner was well out of range.
Lafayette 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.
Lafayette looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Lafayette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wagner drops his hands momentarily and Lafayette takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wagner throws a hook but Lafayette avoids it easily.
Wagner takes a swing at Lafayette's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Lafayette lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner throws a hook but Lafayette blocks it.
Lafayette swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Lafayette misses the target.
Wagner throws a body shot but no joy.
Lafayette was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wagner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lafayette to score with a decent uppercut.
Lafayette ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lafayette rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
Lafayette throws a lazy right hand but Wagner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lafayette misses with a straight right. #TD#
Lafayette shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lafayette is trying to control the action in half guard but Wagner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Wagner is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Lafayette seems to be working for a kimura but Wagner defends the submission attempt.
Lafayette passes to side control. #SUB#
Lafayette tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lafayette has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wagner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lafayette wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lafayette is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wagner is trying to improve his position.
Wagner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lafayette's best efforts.
Wagner has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Lafayette is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wagner is trying to control but Lafayette manages to pass to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wagner with a nice cross.
Lafayette is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wagner scores with a body shot.
Wagner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lafayette misses with a straight right.
Wagner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lafayette.
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagner manages to avoid it.
Rene Lafayette is winning the standup battle so far.
Lafayette defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wagner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wagner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wagner connects with a crisp jab.
Lafayette staying out of range there.
Wagner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette misses with a left hand
and Wagner counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Wagner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lafayette is out of range.
Lafayette throws a looping overhand right but Wagner ducks down to avoid it.
Wagner throws a solid leg kick but Lafayette takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wagner.
Lafayette scores with a punch to the head.
Lafayette misses with a hook. Wagner ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Lafayette misses its intended target.
Wagner is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lafayette has his takedown stuffed
and Wagner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lafayette misses with a body shot.
Lafayette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lafayette checks a leg kick.
Wagner stuns Lafayette with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lafayette swings for the body but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner slips a jab from Lafayette.
Wagner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Wagner slips a jab from Lafayette.
Wagner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Lafayette works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lafayette moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left lands for Wagner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner misses with a hook.
Wagner moves away from the strike by Lafayette.
Wagner misses with a wild body shot.
Wagner throws out a loose jab but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Wagner misses.
Lafayette slips under a jab.
Wagner throws a body shot but no joy.
Wagner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #KD2#
Wagner lands a big head kick that sends Lafayette tumbling to the mat! Wagner takes a step backwards and waves Lafayette back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Lafayette is rocked!#T3#
Wagner steps in with a hook that catches Lafayette right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Wagner follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lafayette looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konrad Wagner!
During a confident post fight interview, Konrad Wagner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CMMA 78 Lafayette vs Morrison
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Lafayette takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lafayette.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Lafayette is out of range.
Morrison moves in looking to clinch but Lafayette pushes him off.
Lafayette appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lafayette dips to his left and cracks Morrison with an uppercut!
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lafayette.
Lafayette jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lafayette just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafayette throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
Lafayette scores with a shot to the body.
Morrison closes the distance but Lafayette moves to the side
and Lafayette counters with a stiff right hand.
Lafayette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrison.
Morrison takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette connects with the punch.#TD#
Lafayette manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morrison on his heels. He'll look to pass Morrison's guard now, I'm sure.
Morrison is pulling down on Lafayette's head. It's preventing any offense from Lafayette, at least for the moment.
Morrison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Morrison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lafayette is one step ahead there.
Lafayette trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Lafayette won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.
Morrison wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lafayette is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Lafayette 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.
Morrison is looking to control Lafayette's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morrison avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lafayette prevents Morrison from improving his position.
Morrison won't allow Lafayette to pass to mount.
Morrison keeping hold of Lafayette's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Lafayette is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morrison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lafayette.
Lafayette wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Lafayette is really struggling to control Morrison but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morrison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lafayette misses the target.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Lafayette wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Lafayette feints and as Morrison raises his hands in defense, Lafayette changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lafayette is one step ahead there.
Morrison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Lafayette wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
Lafayette trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lafayette stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison 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.
Morrison is pulling down on Lafayette's head. It's preventing any offense from Lafayette, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lafayette takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lafayette bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Lafayette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
As Morrison tries to get set, Lafayette tries to push him back and clinch up but Morrison manages to avoid the attempt.
Morrison misses with a hook
and Lafayette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lafayette misses with a left hand
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Lafayette is just out of range.
Lafayette was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morrison is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lafayette rather than just go for the knockout.
Lafayette slips a jab from Morrison.
Lafayette stuns Morrison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lafayette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Lafayette.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Morrison.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lafayette.#T1#
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Rene Lafayette is winning the standup battle so far.
Lafayette throws a body shot but no joy.
Lafayette misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Lafayette defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Lafayette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morrison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lafayette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Lafayette slips the punch.
Lafayette showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morrison.
Lafayette lands a nice hook to Morrison's body. Morrison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab by Lafayette.
Lafayette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lafayette swings for the body but Morrison moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lafayette misses the target. #TD#
Lafayette shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morrison 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison is looking to improve his position. #T2##SUB#
Lafayette is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morrison controlling the position well.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison moves into full guard. #T3#
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
Lafayette sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lafayette postures up.
Lafayette stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lafayette 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.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lafayette's guard. #REVB#
Morrison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Morrison stands up over Lafayette, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Morrison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lafayette seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Lafayette working a defensive guard here.
Lafayette preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lafayette looking for a sweep. Not yet Lafayette, not yet.
Morrison looking to sit in guard and control but Lafayette gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lafayette trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison controls Lafayette momentarily but Lafayette frees himself.
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 Rene Lafayette will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lafayette'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#
Morrison is looking to clinch.
Morrison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lafayette shoots in looking for a takedown but Morrison manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lafayette's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Morrison misses with a double jab
and Lafayette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lafayette fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Lafayette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrison can do to turn this around?
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Morrison dodges the punch combination from Lafayette.
Morrison clobbers Lafayette with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Lafayette scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Morrison tries to buck Lafayette off but Lafayette is having none of it.
Lafayette trying to control the action but Morrison is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Morrison tries to bench press Lafayette off him but Lafayette keeps the position. #SUB#
Lafayette thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Morrison is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lafayette's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison is in trouble now - Lafayette has advanced to mount!
Morrison tries to hold on but Lafayette pushes him away.
Morrison prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Morrison is trying desperately to improve position.
Morrison tries to hold on but Lafayette pushes him away.
Lafayette looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3##SUB#
Lafayette working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Morrison is desperately trying to improve his position but Lafayette has a good base and remains in mount.
Lafayette controlling the pace for now.
Frank Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison working to try and regain half guard.
Morrison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rene Lafayette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morrison is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morrison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Lafayette looking to control but Morrison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lafayette content just to control the position here.
Lafayette looking to control but Morrison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morrison reaches up and holds on to Lafayette to control the position.
Lafayette moves to the back position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lafayette has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Morrison's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rene Lafayette showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lafayette 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rene Lafayette!
Rene Lafayette 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.
In defeat, Frank Morrison stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is no place for cowards'.

Event: CMMA 68 Doner vs Lafayette
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Doner misses.
Lafayette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lafayette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doner.
Doner tries to clinch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette moves away from the strike by Doner.
Lafayette slips a straight right by Doner.
Lafayette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Doner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lafayette lands a nice shot to the body.
Doner misses with some punches.
Lafayette tries to throw a body punch but Doner avoids it by throwing Lafayette back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lafayette working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doner blocks an uppercut.
Lafayette's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Doner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Lafayette lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lafayette.
Lafayette doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doner.
A left hand lands to the body for Lafayette.
Doner misses with some punches.
Lafayette blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Doner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lafayette lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lafayette struggles to land a body shot inside as Doner controls his hands.
Lafayette tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lafayette.
A nice left hand lands by Doner.
Doner prevents a body shot from Lafayette.
Doner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lafayette swings wildly with an uppercut but Doner uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Doner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lafayette misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doner swings wildly with an uppercut but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lafayette's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lafayette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lafayette misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lafayette throws a head punch that misses.
Doner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doner tries to work over Lafayette's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lafayette's elbow.
Doner misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Doner. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doner.
Doner misses with a body punch.
Lafayette fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lafayette misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doner working aggressively here.
Lafayette pushes Doner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doner digs a right hand into Lafayette's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lafayette's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doner.
Doner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Doner to work.
Lafayette throws a head punch that misses.
Lafayette makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lafayette working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lafayette.
Lafayette lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lafayette.
Lafayette misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Lafayette doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doner lands a hook that snaps the head of Lafayette backwards. #TD#
Doner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lafayette regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Doner from controlling successfully.
Doner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lafayette stops Doner from passing to mount. #SUB#
Doner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lafayette sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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 Skop Doner will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Doner throws the left hand but Lafayette avoids the punch easily.
Lafayette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lafayette has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Doner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Doner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doner. Lafayette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lafayette to score with a decent uppercut.
Lafayette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Doner just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Lafayette.
Nice uppercut there from Lafayette.
Doner throws a hook but Lafayette blocks it.
Doner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lafayette is fending him off so far but Doner persists. Nope, Lafayette circles away and we're back to standing.
Lafayette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doner was well out of range. Poor timing from Lafayette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lafayette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doner.
A telegraphed right hand from Lafayette misses the target.
Doner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lafayette.
Rene Lafayette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafayette throws an overhand right that lands on Doner's shoulder, as Doner tries to avoid the shot.
Doner throwing a counter right hand but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafayette feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Doners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lafayette throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Doner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Doner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lafayette.
Lafayette swats away the attempt to clinch by Doner.
Lafayette scores with a hook.
Lafayette connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Lafayette finds it's way through Doner's defenses.
Lafayette moves away from the strike by Doner.
Lafayette steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Doner.#TD2#
Lafayette shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Lafayette drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lafayette jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Doner looking for a guillotine here but Lafayette defends easily.
Doner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lafayette controls the pace.#T2#
Doner is trying to keep Lafayette in close.
Doner is looking to sweep but instead, Lafayette has passed into half guard.
Lafayette prevents Doner from improving his position.
Lafayette is trying to control the action in half guard but Doner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Doner trying to hold on to Lafayette's head to control him but Lafayette postures up. #T3#
Doner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lafayette is taking a breather. Doner 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.
Doner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Doner.
Doner wants to hit a sweep here but Lafayette passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Doner there!
Doner working to try and regain half guard.
Lafayette can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doner is looking to escape. #T4#
Lafayette fails to advance to Doner's back.
Doner 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.
Doner tries to roll but Lafayette sticks to his back.
Lafayette slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB2#
Lafayette working for the choke.
Lafayette not allowing Doner to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette 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#
A slow jab from Doner misses its intended target.
Doner misses with a body shot.
Lafayette works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lafayette shoots and misses
and Doner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lafayette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Doner scores with a jab to the head.
Doner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lafayette manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lafayette swings for the body but Doner moves out of range.
Doner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lafayette slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Lafayette has closed the distance and engaged Doner in a clinch.
Lafayette fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lafayette digs a right hand underneath Doner's ribcage. Doner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lafayette looking to stall.
Lafayette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doner lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Lafayette working aggressively here.
Lafayette misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doner.
Doner blocks an uppercut.
Lafayette struggles to land a body shot inside as Doner controls his hands.
Doner can't get the takedown.
Lafayette scores with a hook to the body.
Doner throws a punch but it's blocked by Lafayette.
Lafayette prevents a body shot from Doner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lafayette.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lafayette.
Doner working aggressively here.
Lafayette misses with a punch on the inside.
Lafayette blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lafayette is leaning against Doner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Doner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lafayette struggles to land a body shot inside as Doner controls his hands. #T2#
Lafayette blocks an uppercut.
Lafayette throws a head punch that misses.
Lafayette misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doner scores with a shot to the side of Lafayette's head.
Doner misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doner.
Doner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lafayette tries to work over Doner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lafayette misses with a body punch.
Lafayette misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lafayette lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doner lands with a right to the head.
Rene Lafayette seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Doner misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a punch but it's blocked by Doner.
Doner lands with a left to the head.
Doner lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Doner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lafayette's elbow.
A short right from Lafayette.
Doner throws a punch but it's blocked by Lafayette.
Doner lands a shot to the body.
Lafayette tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lafayette lands a nice shot to the body.
Lafayette misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lafayette lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doner backwards.
Doner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lafayette working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Lafayette fails to land.
Lafayette misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Lafayette.
Doner has a couple of punches blocked by Lafayette.
Doner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Doner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Lafayette.
Doner blocking some punches.
Lafayette misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Doner fails to land.
Lafayette has a couple of punches blocked by Doner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doner blocking some punches.
Doner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lafayette backwards.
Lafayette lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lafayette digs a right hand into Doner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doner's gas tank.
Good body shot from Lafayette.
Doner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doner misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rene Lafayette.
Well Lafayette 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rene Lafayette!
Rene Lafayette 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: The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 5
Date: Oct 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafayette sizes up Mulder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Lafayette finds it's way through Mulder's defenses.
Lafayette tries to close the distance and clinch but Mulder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mulder misses the target.#TD#
Mulder shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lafayette is trying to control but Mulder passes into side control!
Mulder looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lafayette is avoiding damage well.
Lafayette is looking for a sweep.
Mulder grinds an elbow into Lafayette's temple.
Lafayette manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mulder's best efforts.#T1#
Mulder slips a nice elbow through Lafayette's hands, connecting with Lafayette's forehead.
Lafayette has a hand on Mulder's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mulder takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mulder looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mulder 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.
Mulder lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lafayette hang on?
Lafayette is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mulder working Lafayette over with strikes here.
Mulder is landing with some decent strikes but Lafayette is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lafayette is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lafayette takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mulder trying to control but Lafayette is having none of it.
Mulder working the ground and pound effectively.
We've been hearing good reports from Mulder'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.
A nice elbow there by Mulder.
Lafayette tries to lock up and control but Mulder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lafayette in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#Lafayette is rocked!
Lafayette wants to control but Mulder is having none of it.
Mulder landing shots from mount.
Lafayette is still in real trouble! Can Mulder finish him?#T3#
A big strike lands for Mulder! That's really hurt Lafayette and he's turned his back - Mulder keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Mulder jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niek Mulder!
In his post fight interview, Niek Mulder started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 4
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafayette ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Lafayette.
Zhao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lafayette throws a lazy right hand but Zhao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhao moves away from the strike by Lafayette.
Lafayette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhao moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Zhao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lafayette digs a good body shot into Zhao's ribs.
Zhao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Zhao takes the fight into the clinch.
Zhao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lafayette to keep the fight standing.
Lafayette looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Lafayette breaks the clinch.
Zhao is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Lafayette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Lafayette misses the jab.
Zhao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Zhao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lafayette throws a big shot that misses.
Zhao closes the distance but Lafayette moves to the side
and Lafayette counters with a right hand to the body.
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Zhao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lafayette counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Lafayette lunges at Zhao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zhao's hand. #CL#
Zhao has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Lafayette breaks the clinch.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lafayette.
Zhao moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhao fails with the takedown
and Lafayette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xain Zhao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhao.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
Zhao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lafayette is fending him off so far but Zhao persists. Nope, Lafayette circles away and we're back to standing.
Rene Lafayette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Nice cross by Lafayette.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lafayette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhao.
Lafayette lands a nice shot that snaps Zhao's head back.
Zhao wants to clinch.
Lafayette throws the left hand but Zhao avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Lafayette looks to land a left hand but Zhao moved out of range nicely.
Lafayette thuds his right hand into Zhao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zhao shoots in but no luck this time.
Rene Lafayette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafayette avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Zhao gets a clinch. #BC2#
Lafayette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhao misses with a takedown
and Lafayette makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lafayette scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao drops his hands momentarily and Lafayette takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#Zhao is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lafayette misses with a straight right.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
Lafayette thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Zhao has managed to clinch.
Lafayette gets through Zhao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Lafayette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lafayette lands a body shot.
Lafayette lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette misses with a straight right.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lafayette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lafayette paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Zhao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lafayette.
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Lafayette throws a shot to the body.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Lafayette.
Zhao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lafayette paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lafayette now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zhao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhao misses the target.
Lafayette looks to throw the jab but Zhao is out of range. #T2#
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Lafayette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zhao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lafayette manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zhao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Lafayette.
Zhao tries to clinch but Lafayette is having none of it.
Zhao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lafayette tries to avoid it but Zhao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lafayette to the ground. Lafayette escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lafayette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lafayette listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Lafayette with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Lafayette.
Zhao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lafayette jabs at Zhao's body.
Lafayette misses with a wild body shot.
Zhao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Zhao moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Lafayette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lafayette swings for the body but Zhao moves out of range.
Lafayette bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zhao's head backwards.#CL#
Zhao clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Zhao jumps guard but Lafayette turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zhao tries to pull guard but Lafayette won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xain Zhao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhao jumps guard but Lafayette turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zhao tries to pull guard but Lafayette forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Lafayette manages to break the clinch. #KD2#
Lafayette lands a left and a right that sends Zhao crashing to the canvas! Lafayette dives into mount looking to finish!
Oh Zhao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Xain Zhao has been cut.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao has given up his back here. Will Lafayette look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB2#
Lafayette looking for the choke but no joy.
Zhao tries to break free.
Zhao seems to have got his legs back now.
Zhao looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lafayette.
Zhao tries to roll but Lafayette sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xain Zhao's cut.
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#
Lafayette fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Lafayette.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lafayette throws a lazy right hand but Zhao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhao is looking to counter punch.
Rene Lafayette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lafayette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhao.
A little feinted left hand from Zhao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lafayette loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
Zhao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhao fails with the takedown
enabling Lafayette to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette throws a jab when Zhao was well out of range.
Lafayette tests Zhao's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Lafayette connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lafayette misses with a wild body shot.
Zhao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lafayette connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zhao scrambles back to his feet.
Lafayette throws a shot to the body.
Lafayette misses the shot to the body.
Zhao is looking to counter punch.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Lafayette. #CL#
Zhao rushes Lafayette and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Zhao tries to pull guard but Lafayette forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zhao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xain Zhao. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Lafayette breaks the clinch.
Lafayette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhao.
Zhao tries to clinch up
and Lafayette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhao dives in and grabs Lafayette's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lafayette pushes down on Zhao's head and hops out.
Zhao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Lafayette.#T3#
Lafayette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lafayette misses with a straight left.
Zhao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zhao slips a straight right by Lafayette.
Zhao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lafayette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lafayette lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rene Lafayette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab lands there for Lafayette.
Lafayette lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zhao at a distance.
Xain Zhao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Lafayette scores with a hook.
Lafayette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zhao misses with a lunging right hand
letting Lafayette counter with a right hand.
Lafayette connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lafayette lands a jab to Zhao's midsection.
Lafayette's corner calls for a 1-2. Lafayette obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zhao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lafayette scores with a punch to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rene Lafayette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lafayette 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Rene Lafayette!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Rene Lafayette!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Rene Lafayette!

Rene Lafayette wins by unanimous decision!
Rene Lafayette 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: The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafayette throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Justin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lafayette is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Justin not doing much here.
Justin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lafayette for as long as he can get away with.
Lafayette is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lafayette tries to get to full guard but Justin has control of the leg.
Justin is pressing down on Lafayette's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lafayette is holding on for now. #T1#
Justin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Justin is just content to waste time from the top position. Lafayette takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lafayette looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Justin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lafayette's head.
Lafayette can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Justin controls the pace.
Justin wants to control from the top but Lafayette keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Justin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Justin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lafayette is keeping the position for now.
Justin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Justin is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lafayette scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Justin doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Justin.
Justin is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lafayette connects with a nice looking jab.
Justin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Justin looks to land a combination but Lafayette avoids it well.
Lafayette dodges the punch combination from Justin.
Lafayette is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Justin with a body shot.
Liger Justin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafayette slips a straight right by Justin.
Justin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lafayette momentarily.
Lafayette punishes Justin's body with a nice straight punch.
Lafayette lands with a right hand.
Justin shoots and misses
and Lafayette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lafayette keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liger Justin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Justin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lafayette.
Lafayette moves in looking to clinch but Justin pushes him off.
Justin with a poor takedown
enabling Lafayette to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lafayette, as that shot connected. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Lafayette catches Justin right on the button with a cross.
Justin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lafayette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Justin fails to land the takedown.
Justin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lafayette defends well and Justin ends up having to push Lafayette into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Justin darts in looking for a takedown but Lafayette gets double underhooks and turns Justin into the cage.
Lafayette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Justin moves out of range of the strikes.
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justin manages to avoid it.
Justin tries to move into range but Lafayette moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Liger Justin has been cut.
Lafayette lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Justin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lafayette tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Justin is in Lafayette's guard.#SUB2#
Lafayette escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Justin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Justin from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liger Justin'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.#R2#
Justin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rene Lafayette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Justin looks for a takedown but Lafayette sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Lafayette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Justin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Justin shoots in for a takedown but Lafayette shows good takedown defense.
Nice shot lands for Lafayette.
Justin misses with a left hand
and Lafayette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Lafayette.
Justin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lafayette defends well and Justin ends up having to push Lafayette into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lafayette swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liger Justin. 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.
Justin misses with an uppercut
and Lafayette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Justin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lafayette but Lafayette pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lafayette throws out a counter right but Justin avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Justin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Lafayette tests Justin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lafayette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lafayette fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lafayette thuds a left hand into Justin's body.
Lafayette fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Justin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lafayette tries to avoid it but Justin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lafayette to the ground. Lafayette escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lafayette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Justin tries to keep at a distance but Lafayette has taken the fight into the clinch.
Justin is trying to stall.
A short right from Lafayette.
Lafayette lands with a left to the head.
Lafayette lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lafayette blocking some punches. #T2#
A short left from Lafayette.
Still in the clinch, Lafayette scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lafayette misses with a hook to the ribs.
Justin looking to stall.
Lafayette digs a right hand into Justin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Justin's gas tank.
Lafayette scores with a shot to the side of Justin's head.
Lafayette lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lafayette working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lafayette softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lafayette.
A short right from Lafayette.
Lafayette lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Justin.
Lafayette lands a right hand that snaps the head of Justin backwards.
Lafayette scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Justin trying to stall but Lafayette improves his position. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Justin.
Lafayette lands a body punch.
Lafayette lands a hook that snaps the head of Justin backwards.
Lafayette pushes Justin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Justin stalling in the clinch but Lafayette improves position.
A right hook to the body lands for Lafayette.
Lafayette lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Justin or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Justin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Justin is pushing Lafayette up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lafayette scores with a shoulder strike.
Lafayette stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Justin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lafayette scores with a shot to the side of Justin's head.
Lafayette working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lafayette lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Justin is rocked!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Lafayette.
Oh Justin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rene Lafayette seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lafayette lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Justin backwards.
Lafayette lands an uppercut.
Justin tries a body shot but Lafayette blocks it.
Justin wants to stall.
Lafayette lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lafayette lands a right hand that snaps the head of Justin backwards.
Lafayette doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lafayette lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lafayette lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Justin seems to have got his legs back now.
Justin is trying to push Lafayette away but Lafayette has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lafayette scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lafayette lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lafayette lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Liger Justin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lafayette lands a right hook to the body.
Lafayette takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Justin shoots in looking for a takedown. Lafayette tries to sprawl out of it but Justin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lafayette manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Justin looks for a takedown but Lafayette sprawls well.
Lafayette comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Justin misses with a takedown
and Lafayette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liger Justin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lafayette.
Lafayette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Justin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lafayette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Justin misses with an uppercut. Lafayette saw that one coming.#T1#
Lafayette works Justin's body with a nice hook.
Lafayette scores with a sloppy right hand. Justin should have avoided that one.
Lafayette connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Justin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lafayette lands a nice looking body shot.
Lafayette throws out a powerful jab.
Lafayette throws a body shot but no joy.
Justin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lafayette catches Justin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Justin misses with a takedown
and Lafayette counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Justin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Lafayette tries to close the distance and clinch up but Justin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lafayette lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Justin falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lafayette dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rene Lafayette!
Rene Lafayette 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: The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Oct 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bodson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lafayette.
It looked like Bodson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lafayette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bodson.
Rene Lafayette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lafayette moves into the clinch.
Bodson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bodson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lafayette controls his hands.
Lafayette looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bodson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bodson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Bodson breaks from the clinch.
Lafayette misses with a hook
and Bodson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bodson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lafayette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lafayette throws a hook but Bodson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lafayette misses with a hook. Bodson ducked under it nicely.
Lafayette thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Lafayette lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bodson at a distance.
Bodson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lafayette shoots and misses
enabling Bodson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bodson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lafayette just misses with a punch to the body.
Bodson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lafayette throws a poor cross that misses
and Bodson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bodson throws an off balance right hand
and Lafayette cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lafayette tries to close the distance and clinch but Bodson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lafayette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bodson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lafayette.#T2#
Bodson misses with a wild body shot.
Lafayette fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bodson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bodson throws a shot from downtown. Lafayette moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafayette darts in trying to clinch
and Bodson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lafayette throws a jab but it's blocked by Bodson.
Lafayette shoots in for a takedown but Bodson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bodson slips a jab from Lafayette.
Bodson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lafayette throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Lafayette misses with a wild body shot.
Bodson is looking to counter punch.
Lafayette fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bodson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lafayette throws a lazy uppercut
and Bodson counters with a right hand to the body.
Bodson throws a lazy right hand but Lafayette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lafayette wants to counter with a clinch but Bodson pushes him away.
Lafayette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bodson.
It looked like Bodson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lafayette.
Bodson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lafayette let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lafayette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bodson.
Lafayette swings widly with a right hand
and Bodson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bodson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lafayette with a nice cross.#T4#
Bodson staying out of range there.
Lafayette throws a right hand that misses
and Bodson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lafayette throws a jab but it's blocked by Bodson.
Lafayette misses with a hook
and Lafayette takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Lafayette misses.
A big right from Lafayette misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Bodson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lafayette throws a poor cross that misses
and Bodson counters with a straight right hand.
Lafayette fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bodson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nicolas Bodson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lafayette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bodson.#CL2#
Lafayette has Bodson up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Bodson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lafayette throws a hook but Bodson avoids it easily.
Bodson misses with a hook. Lafayette ducked under it nicely.
Bodson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette throws a shot from downtown. Bodson moves away and avoids it.
Lafayette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lafayette scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Bodson misses its intended target. #T1#
Bodson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lafayette connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bodson scrambles back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Lafayette.
Bodson moves out of range of the strikes.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Bodson.
Lafayette with a poor takedown
and Bodson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lafayette misses with a hook. Bodson ducked under it nicely.
Lafayette throws a hook but Bodson blocks it.
Bodson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bodson tests Lafayette's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lafayette cracks Bodson with a good jab.#T2#
Lafayette misses with a hook.
Lafayette lands with a shot to the body.
Bodson looks to throw the jab but Lafayette is out of range.
Nicolas Bodson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bodson punishes Lafayette's body with a nice straight punch.
Lafayette misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bodson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Bodson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lafayette is defended easily by Bodson.
Bodson throwing a counter right hand but Lafayette manages to avoid it.#T3#
Bodson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nicolas Bodson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bodson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lafayette.
Lafayette cracks Bodson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bodson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lafayette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bodson throws a right hand that misses
and Lafayette counters with a nice body shot.
Lafayette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lafayette throws a hook to the side of Bodson's head but Bodson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bodson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lafayette slips under a jab.#T4#
Lafayette feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bodsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Lafayette gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bodson throws a head punch that misses.
Bodson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bodson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lafayette.
Nicolas Bodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rene Lafayette.
Bodson is working Lafayette over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bodson lands with a right to the head.
Bodson presses Lafayette against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Bodson breaks from the clinch.
Bodson lands a jab to the nose.
Bodson with a nice cross.
Lafayette misses the body punch
and Bodson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Lafayette is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rene Lafayette will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bodson defending well as Lafayette loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Bodson misses the target.
Lafayette connects with a body shot that sends Bodson's belly button to the back.
Bodson loads up on a big right hand but Lafayette slips the punch.
Bodson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lafayette throws out a loose jab but Bodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bodson misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lafayette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette scores with a nice right hand.
Lafayette lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bodson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Bodson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lafayette is just out of range.
Lafayette ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bodson cracks Lafayette with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bodson defending well as Lafayette loads up on a big left hand.
Lafayette moves forwards but Bodson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lafayette tries to clinch
and Bodson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lafayette is still on wobbly legs! Can Bodson finish him?
Lafayette misses with a wild body shot.
Lafayette seems to have recovered his senses.
Bodson tests Lafayette's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lafayette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bodson is looking to counter punch.
Bodson misses with a hook.#T2#
Lafayette scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bodson swings widly with a right hand
and Lafayette counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafayette tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Bodson misses the target.
Lafayette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bodson is looking to counter punch.
Lafayette cracks a nice hook into Bodson's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Lafayette misses the target.
Lafayette misses with a looping left.
Lafayette on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bodson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lafayette.
Bodson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Bodson.
Lafayette slips a straight right by Bodson.
Lafayette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bodson moves away from the strike by Lafayette. #TD2#
Lafayette shoots in and bounces Bodson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lafayette trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bodson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bodson tries to get out of the position.
Lafayette won't allow Bodson to get back to his feet. #T4#
Lafayette wants to pass the guard but Bodson is keeping the position.
Lafayette won't allow Bodson to get back to his feet.
Lafayette slips nicely into half guard.
Lafayette wants to control but Bodson is keeping him busy.
Lafayette seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Lafayette seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bodson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rene Lafayette!
Rene Lafayette 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: The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafayette throws a looping overhand right but Heats ducks down to avoid it.
Lafayette looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lafayette misses with a two punch combination.
Good exchange - Lafayette coming out on top.
A jab from Lafayette finds it's way through Heats's defenses.
Lafayette throws an overhand right that lands on Heats's shoulder, as Heats tries to avoid the shot.
Heats seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Lafayette drives through and clinches with Heats against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lafayette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette lands a hook that snaps the head of Heats backwards.
Lafayette softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lafayette lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heats backwards. #T1#
Lafayette gets through Heats's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heats is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lafayette to keep the fight standing.
Lafayette lands with a left to the head.
Lafayette lands with a left to the head.
Lafayette misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heats is trying to pull guard but Lafayette turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lafayette works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heats's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lafayette lands a shoulder strike.
Lafayette lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heats backwards.
Heats tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lafayette just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Heats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lafayette scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Lafayette works on Heats's body with a couple of short punches.
Lafayette lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafayette lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heats backwards.
Lafayette lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heats backwards.
Heats's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lafayette lands a nice shot to the body.
Heats blocks a body shot from Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lafayette lands with a light punch inside.
Lafayette lands a left hand.
Lafayette lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heats backwards. #T3#
Lafayette lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lafayette tries to work over Heats's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Lafayette.
Lafayette lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lafayette lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heats backwards.
Lafayette lands a hook that snaps the head of Heats backwards.
Lafayette lands a shoulder strike.
Lafayette lands a shoulder strike.
Lafayette digs a right hand into Heats's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heats's gas tank.
Lafayette lands an uppercut.
Lafayette lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafayette pushes Heats back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lafayette lands with a light punch inside.
Lafayette lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heats.
Lafayette throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heatss head.
Heats's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lafayette pushes Heats back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lafayette - that landed with a thud.
Lafayette lands with a right to the head.
Lafayette softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lafayette softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lafayette throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Lafayette moves into range and clinches up with Heats.
Lafayette presses Heats against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lafayette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lafayette goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lafayette lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lafayette cracks Heats with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lafayette.
Lafayette lands an uppercut.
Lafayette digs a right hand into Heats's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heats's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Lafayette.
Lafayette scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Lafayette. #T1#
Lafayette lands a body punch in the clinch.
Heats fails to pull guard.
Rene Lafayette seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lafayette working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Lafayette.
Lafayette presses Heats against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lafayette makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lafayette lands with a right to the head.
Heats jumps guard but Lafayette stands there with Heats around his waist. Heats gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lafayette lands a body shot.
Lafayette lands an uppercut.#T2#
Lafayette lands a nice uppercut.
Lafayette pushes Heats back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lafayette lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heats tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lafayette smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Heats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heats on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lafayette connects with a body shot.
Heats walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donk. Lafayette catches Heats right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Lafayette scores with a jab to the body.
Lafayette connects with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Lafayette finds it's target.
Heats walks into a jab.
Lafayette scores with a jab to the body.
Lafayette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lafayette stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Heats walks into a stiff left hand from Lafayette.
Lafayette digs a good body shot into Heats's ribs.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafayette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heats tries to counter by clinching up but Lafayette breaks away and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lafayette.
As Lafayette tries to get set, Heats tries to push him back and clinch up but Lafayette manages to avoid the attempt.
Lafayette swings for the body but Heats moves out of range. #CL2#
Heats tries to keep at a distance but Lafayette has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lafayette scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heats jumps guard but Lafayette stands there with Heats around his waist. Heats gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lafayette lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Lafayette clinches.
Lafayette lands a hook that snaps the head of Heats backwards.
Heats is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lafayette to keep the fight standing.
Lafayette lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lafayette works on Heats's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Lafayette.
Heats tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lafayette just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Lafayette.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lafayette is leaning against Heats and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lafayette lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Lafayette lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heats.
Heats is trying to pull guard but Lafayette turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Heats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lafayette lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heats backwards.
Lafayette lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lafayette lands a body shot.
Lafayette scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lafayette stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Lafayette.
Lafayette makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heats tries to pull guard but Lafayette forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lafayette. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Lafayette.
Lafayette lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafayette working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lafayette digs a right hand into Heats's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heats's gas tank.
Heats takes a shot to the head.
Lafayette is leaning against Heats and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lafayette digs a right hand into Heats's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heats's gas tank.
Lafayette scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lafayette digs a right hand underneath Heats's ribcage. Heats let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lafayette. #T3#
Lafayette scores with a shoulder strike.
Lafayette gets through Heats's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lafayette lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Lafayette.
Heats's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lafayette lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heats or not.
A nice left hand lands by Lafayette.
Lafayette lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heats or not.
Lafayette lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heats backwards.
Rene Lafayette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lafayette pushes Heats back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lafayette softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafayette lands a hook that snaps the head of Heats backwards.
Lafayette lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heats tries to pull guard but Lafayette forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Heats tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lafayette smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Lafayette pushes Heats up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rene Lafayette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lafayette 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Rene Lafayette!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Rene Lafayette!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Rene Lafayette!

Rene Lafayette wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Rene Lafayette 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: SOTF Final
Date: Sep 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White throws a right and a left that Lafayette avoids nicely.
Lafayette connects with a right hand. White shakes it off.
White walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lafayette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Lafayette.
Lafayette's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lafayette's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lafayette lands a jab to the nose.
White swings for the body but Lafayette moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
Rene Lafayette 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.
Lafayette throws a hook but White blocks it.
White throws a lazy right hand but Lafayette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lafayette lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
Lafayette doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting White counter with a right hand. #T1#
White swings for the body but Lafayette moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White, as that shot connected.
Lafayette closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
White seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab lands there for White.
Lafayette misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lafayette looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from White misses the target.
Lafayette misses the shot to the body.
Lafayette looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
White appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Lafayette slips a jab and a cross from White.
Lafayette tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lafayette throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
Lafayette tries to clinch up
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
White avoids the body shot from Lafayette.
Lafayette connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Lafayette changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. White looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Lafayette is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well. #T3#
Lafayette happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Lafayette tries for a kimura but White is defending well.
White seems a little lost for a moment, as Lafayette dominates the positioning.#T4#
White tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lafayette easily slips into full mount!
Lafayette trying to control but White is having none of it.
White stops Lafayette from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lafayette has isolated one of White's arms. White looking to fight him off but Lafayette twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rene Lafayette!
Rene Lafayette 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: G | 44
Date: Sep 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafayette takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Dunkley.
Lafayette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lafayette slips under a jab.
Lafayette is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dunkley with a body shot.
Lafayette swings for the body but Dunkley moves out of range.
Dunkley scores with a shot to the body.
Dunkley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lafayette moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lafayette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunkley.
Lafayette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunkley.
Dunkley ducks under a wild hook from Lafayette.
Dunkley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lafayette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lafayette changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dunkley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunkley manages to avoid it.
Lafayette tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dunkley defends well and Lafayette ends up having to push Dunkley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dunkley throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Lafayette counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dunkley wants to get back to his feet but Lafayette passes into half guard. #T1##REVR#
Dunkley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dunkley tries to get out of the position.
Lafayette trying to control the action but Dunkley is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lafayette maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dunkley could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lafayette has cracked it and Dunkley is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lafayette!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rene Lafayette!
In his post fight interview, Rene Lafayette started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: G | 41
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafayette throws a hook but Doner avoids it easily.
Doner throws an off balance right hand
and Lafayette counters with a left to the body.
Doner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doner manages to avoid it.
Doner looks to land a combination but Lafayette avoids it well.
Lafayette moves away from the strike by Doner.
Lafayette moves forwards but Doner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Doner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafayette.
Doner scores with a jab to the body.
Lafayette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doner.
Doner throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Lafayette counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lafayette.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lafayette takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Doner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lafayette lunges at Doner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Doner's hand. #T1#
Doner scores with a nice strike.
Doner misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Lafayette counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lafayette throws a punch but it's blocked by Doner.
Doner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lafayette blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lafayette is working Doner over against the cage.
Doner misses with some punches.
Doner wants to break free but Lafayette has control.
Lafayette lands a nice shot to the body.
Lafayette misses with the head strike.
Lafayette tries to throw a body punch but Doner avoids it by throwing Lafayette back against the cage.
Lafayette doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doner scores with a shoulder strike.
Lafayette throws a punch but it's blocked by Doner.
Lafayette blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Lafayette blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lafayette tries a body shot but Doner blocks it.
Lafayette blocks a body shot from Doner.
Doner wants to stall.
Lafayette leaning against his opponent.
Lafayette lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doner backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Doner.
Doner has had enough of the clinch but Lafayette keeps him there for the moment.
Lafayette digs a right hand into Doner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doner's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafayette lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doner backwards.
Lafayette misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lafayette lands with a left to the head.
Lafayette tries a body shot but Doner blocks it.
Doner throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Lafayette.
Lafayette lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Lafayette fails to land.
Lafayette throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Doner wants to get back to striking at distance but Lafayette won't allow it.
A short right from Lafayette.
A short right from Lafayette on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lafayette.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lafayette.
Lafayette stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lafayette goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Lafayette fails to land.
Lafayette tries a body shot but Doner blocks it.
Lafayette scores with a hook to the body.
Lafayette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Lafayette.
Lafayette lands an uppercut.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lafayette softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lafayette.
Doner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lafayette cracks Doner with a nice body shot.
Lafayette misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lafayette misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lafayette blocks a body shot from Doner.
Lafayette scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doner tries to circle away but Lafayette has him pinned against the cage.
Lafayette misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Lafayette.
Lafayette gets through Doner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lafayette lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lafayette softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lafayette doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lafayette throws a hook but Doner blocks it.
Doner is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Doner throws an off balance right hand
and Lafayette counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Lafayette rushes Doner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lafayette misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lafayette.
Doner misses with some punches.
Lafayette lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lafayette.
Doner struggles to land a body shot inside as Lafayette controls his hands.
Lafayette works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lafayette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lafayette scores with a shoulder strike.
Doner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Lafayette.
Lafayette lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rene Lafayette seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette struggles to land a body shot inside as Doner controls his hands.
Lafayette scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Lafayette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doner working aggressively here.
Doner working aggressively here.
Lafayette gets through Doner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lafayette lands a shoulder strike.
Doner working aggressively here.
Lafayette lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lafayette blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doner.
Lafayette lands a hook that snaps the head of Doner backwards.
Lafayette swings wildly with an uppercut but Doner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doner tries to break the clinch but Lafayette is controlling the position.
Lafayette lands a nice uppercut.
Lafayette lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doner is trying to maintain a safe position but Lafayette gets an underhook and turns Doner into the cage.#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lafayette as Doner tries to tie him up.
A short right from Lafayette.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lafayette prevents a body shot from Doner.
Nice body punch from Lafayette.
Lafayette struggles to land a body shot inside as Doner controls his hands.
Lafayette lands an uppercut.
Doner misses with some punches.
Lafayette pushes Doner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Doner misses with a punch on the inside.
Lafayette gets through Doner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Lafayette.
Lafayette lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lafayette lands a hook that snaps the head of Doner backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Lafayette.
Doner prevents a body shot from Lafayette. #T3#
Doner working aggressively here.
Doner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lafayette misses with a body punch.
Lafayette blocks a body shot from Doner.
Doner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lafayette has him pressed against the cage.
Lafayette lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doner.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lafayette.
Doner misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Lafayette.
Doner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Lafayette.
Lafayette can't find room to land a body shot as Doner controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Lafayette scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doner lands a shot to the body.
Lafayette tries a body shot but Doner blocks it.
Doner can't find room to land a body shot as Lafayette controls the action. #T4#
Lafayette lands with a light punch inside.
Lafayette scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Lafayette scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doner misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lafayette - that landed with a thud.
Lafayette lands an uppercut.
Lafayette tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doner can't find room to land a body shot as Lafayette controls the action.
Lafayette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doner misses with some punches.
A short right from Lafayette on the inside.
Lafayette blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lafayette blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lafayette lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lafayette digs a right hand underneath Doner's ribcage. Doner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Doner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lafayette throws a poor cross that misses
and Doner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Doner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skop Doner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doner throws a jab when Lafayette was well out of range.
Doner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lafayette.
Lafayette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Doner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lafayette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doner misses with an uppercut
and Lafayette cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doner digs a good hook to Lafayette's body. #CL2#
Lafayette closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lafayette throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Doner tries a body shot but Lafayette blocks it.
Lafayette prevents a body shot from Doner.
Doner misses with some punches.
Lafayette lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doner backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lafayette.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafayette tries a body shot but Doner blocks it. #T1#
Lafayette softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lafayette scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lafayette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lafayette lands an uppercut.
Doner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lafayette lands with a left to the head.
Lafayette scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lafayette lands with a short shot to the head.
Lafayette has a couple of punches blocked by Doner.
Doner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lafayette lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doner or not.
Lafayette lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafayette working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Lafayette.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lafayette tries to throw a body punch but Doner avoids it by throwing Lafayette back against the cage.
Skop Doner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lafayette lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lafayette lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doner backwards.
Lafayette misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Doner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lafayette pushes Doner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Doner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lafayette lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doner backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Lafayette.
Lafayette lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Doner prevents a body shot from Lafayette.
Lafayette lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lafayette can't find room to land a body shot as Doner controls the action.
Doner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Lafayette.
A short body shot lands from Lafayette as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Doner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Lafayette.
Lafayette softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Doner is rocked!
Doner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doner trying to control the position but instead, Lafayette has worked for underhooks and has pushed Doner into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lafayette.
Oh Doner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Lafayette.
Doner seems to have got his legs back now.
Lafayette lands a body shot.
Lafayette lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Lafayette.
Lafayette is working Doner over against the cage.
Rene Lafayette is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lafayette lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Doner takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Lafayette misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lafayette.
Lafayette softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafayette taking a breather.
Lafayette lands a nice uppercut.
Lafayette lands a left hand.
Lafayette blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doner throws a head punch that misses.
Lafayette scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doner swings wildly with an uppercut but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lafayette works on Doner's body with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rene Lafayette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lafayette 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rene Lafayette!
Rene Lafayette 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: Island Brawls 30
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Lafayette fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aleth, pushing him back against the cage.
Lafayette is trying to maintain a safe position but Aleth gets an underhook and turns Lafayette into the cage.
Aleth misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aleth.
Aleth pushes Lafayette back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aleth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lafayette tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aleth smiles and moves away. #CL#
Aleth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lafayette misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aleth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aleth blocking some punches.
Aleth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aleth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aleth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Aleth throws a punch but it's blocked by Lafayette.
Lafayette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lafayette lands an uppercut.
Lafayette tries a body shot but Aleth blocks it.
Aleth prevents a body shot from Lafayette. #TD2#
Lafayette jumps into guard, dragging Aleth to the mat.
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.
Lafayette bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aleth's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Lafayette thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aleth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lafayette trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aleth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Aleth keeping moving, preventing Lafayette from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafayette showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aleth has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lafayette pushes down on Aleth's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Aleth is trying to control Lafayette's posture. Lafayette takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Aleth! Lafayette is rotating here... this could be the end... Aleth is out! Lafayette has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rene Lafayette!
In his post fight interview, Rene Lafayette started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lafayette.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lafayette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Lafayette moves into the clinch.
Turner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lafayette stalling the fight.
Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but Lafayette has double underhooks.
Turner taking a breather.
Lafayette lands a body punch. #BC#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Lafayette avoids the body shot from Turner.
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!
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lafayette throws out the jab.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Lafayette tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Lafayette clinches up with Turner and pushes him back against the cage.
Lafayette has Turner pressed against the cage, preventing Turner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lafayette misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Lafayette manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Turner is posturing up here but Lafayette has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Turner tries to roll out but it's too tight and Turner has to tap! Slick submission there by Lafayette!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rene Lafayette!
Rene Lafayette 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.
In defeat, Junior Turner stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck that bitch'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz throws a shot to the body.
Cruz throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette cracks Cruz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cruz slips a jab from Lafayette.
No joy there for Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruz throws a right hand that Lafayette ducks under and follows up with a left that Lafayette also avoids with ease.
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lafayette at a distance.
Lafayette needs to keep his hands up - Cruz had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Lafayette misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.

Lafayette shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Cruz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lafayette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Lafayette.
Pedro Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Lafayette avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cruz.
Cruz swinging wildly here.
Lafayette's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cruz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lafayette scrambles back to his feet.
Cruz connects with a body shot.
Lafayette fails with the takedown.
Cruz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Lafayette misses its intended target.
Pedro Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lafayette.
Cruz throwing a counter right hand but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Lafayette does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Lafayette tries to counter it with a takedown but Cruz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lafayette swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Lafayette gets a double leg takedown into Cruz's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafayette looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Lafayette looking to pass the guard.
Lafayette wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Lafayette pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lafayette trying to move into half guard but instead Cruz has managed to sweep!

Lafayette has his feet on Cruz's thighs here. He's pushed Cruz 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! Cruz screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rene Lafayette!
Rene Lafayette 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafayette scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lafayette swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makoniko.

Makoniko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lafayette manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Makoniko throws a big right hand that misses.

Lafayette is looking to cinch up a triangle. Makoniko throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lafayette's body to avoid the submission. Lafayette has instead reached around Makoniko's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lafayette arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rene Lafayette!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumi scores with a jab to the body.
Kumi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kumi misses with a body shot.
Kumi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
Kumi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kumi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lafayette.
Kumi lands a body shot.
Lafayette slips under a jab from Kumi.
Kumi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lafayette moves away from the strike by Kumi.
Kumi throws a looping overhand right but Lafayette ducks down to avoid it.
Kumi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lafayette momentarily.
Lafayette walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kumi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Kumi lands a jab to the head.
Kumi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sisa Kumi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafayette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lafayette shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kumi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kumi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Kumi.
Kumi misses the jab.
Lafayette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kumi misses with a few strikes there.
Lafayette tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lafayette throws an overhand right that lands on Kumi's shoulder, as Kumi tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kumi! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Kumi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Kumi there.
Lafayette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lafayette misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumi throws out a loose jab but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kumi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kumi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lafayette.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kumi.
Lafayette dives in and grabs Kumi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kumi pushes down on Lafayette's head and hops out.
Kumi connects with a right hand. Lafayette shakes it off.

Lafayette is rocked!
Lafayette fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oh Lafayette is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kumi moves away from the strike by Lafayette.
Lafayette will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lafayette seems to have got his legs back now.
Kumi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lafayette showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kumi.
Kumi misses with a wild body shot.
Lafayette wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kumi lunges at Lafayette with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lafayette's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kumi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lafayette looks to score with a jab to the body but Kumi is just out of range.
Lafayette swings for the body but Kumi moves out of range.
It seemed like Kumi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kumi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kumi lands with a shot to the body.
Kumi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lafayette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kumi throws out the jab.
Lafayette ducks right into an uppercut from Kumi.
Kumi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lafayette on the side of the head.
Kumi lands a head shot.
Lafayette takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kumi defending well as Lafayette loads up on a big left hand.
Lafayette shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kumi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rene Lafayette. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kumi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kumi misses with a straight right.
Lafayette is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kumi.
Kumi lands with a right hand.
Lafayette looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kumi lands a right hand from hell, dropping Lafayette. Kumi pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sisa Kumi!
Our winner, Sisa Kumi, 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.

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