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Event:
The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Laird misses #TD#
and Manhoeff counters with a shoot takedown. Laird fights it but they end up in guard.
Manhoeff has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Laird controls Manhoeff momentarily but Manhoeff frees himself.
Manhoeff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manhoeff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manhoeff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Laird avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laird 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.
Manhoeff content to stall in guard here.
Our spies down at at Acme Island Savages inform us that Laird has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Manhoeff lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laird looking to control.
Manhoeff wants to pass the guard but Laird is keeping the position.#T1#
Laird is trying to control the position but Manhoeff postures up.
Manhoeff is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Laird working a defensive guard here.
Manhoeff connects with a couple of short punches.
Manhoeff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laird looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manhoeff is one step ahead there.
Manhoeff postures up in Laird's guard and throws a big left but Laird blocks it. #SUB2#
Laird is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Manhoeff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manhoeff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manhoeff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laird avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laird is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manhoeff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manhoeff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laird works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manhoeff throwing strikes from guard but Laird blocks nicely.
Manhoeff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laird 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.
Laird working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manhoeff.
Laird is trying to keep Manhoeff in close.
Manhoeff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Laird manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manhoeff manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Manhoeff on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manhoeff tries to get out of the position.
Manhoeff controlling Laird's posture.
Manhoeff wants to sweep here but Laird controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laird accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laird connects with a couple of short punches.
Laird keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manhoeff's head.
Laird postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Manhoeff is pulling down on Laird's head to control his posture.
Laird preventing the sweep. #T4#
Manhoeff is working hard here to advance position.
Manhoeff is trying to control the position but Laird postures up.
Manhoeff trying to strike off his back.
Manhoeff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manhoeff seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Manhoeff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laird is one step ahead there.
Laird trying to control but Manhoeff is working from the bottom.
Manhoeff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laird stands up over Manhoeff, 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.
Manhoeff wants to hit a sweep here but Laird passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Manhoeff there!
Manhoeff is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhoeff dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Laird looks to throw the jab but Manhoeff is out of range. #TD#
Manhoeff gets the takedown into side control.
Laird manages to get back to half guard.
Laird wants to get back to full guard.
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. Manhoeff connects with a nice short shot to Laird's temple.
Laird tries to roll over but Manhoeff keeps him under control.
Laird is staying active underneath Manhoeff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manhoeff throwing shots but Laird is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Manhoeff.
Laird blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manhoeff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhoeff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laird's head.
Laird blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manhoeff.
Manhoeff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laird's head.
Laird trying to hold on to Manhoeff's head to control him but Manhoeff postures up.
Laird wants to improve his position but Manhoeff is controlling well.
#T1#
Manhoeff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manhoeff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manhoeff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laird's head.
Laird makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laird.
Manhoeff with a nice head shot there.
Laird pulls Manhoeff in close to prevent any damage.
Manhoeff is working Laird over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Manhoeff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manhoeff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Laird is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Manhoeff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Manhoeff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Laird is trying to control the position but Manhoeff postures up.
Manhoeff trying to control but Laird is working from the bottom.
Manhoeff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manhoeff with a nice head shot there.
Melvin Manhoeff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laird seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Manhoeff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laird can do to turn this around?
Manhoeff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Laird working a defensive guard here.
Manhoeff scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manhoeff's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Manhoeff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manhoeff looking to sit in guard and control but Laird gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Manhoeff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laird's guard. #REVR#
Manhoeff's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Manhoeff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Laird's head.
Manhoeff trying to control the position from guard on top but Laird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laird avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manhoeff throws a big right hand that misses.
Laird 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.
Manhoeff landing some decent shots from guard.
Manhoeff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Laird wants to sweep here but Manhoeff controlling him for the moment.
Laird is trying to control the position but Manhoeff postures up.
Laird avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laird 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.
Manhoeff throwing strikes but missing.
Manhoeff wants to control from the top but Laird keeps moving.
Manhoeff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manhoeff showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laird utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhoeff dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Laird misses the shot to the body.
Manhoeff jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Laird enables Manhoeff to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Laird manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Manhoeff stays in close to Laird's body and controls the position.
Laird is trying to keep Manhoeff in close.
Manhoeff works over Laird with some ground and pound from guard.
Manhoeff trying to control the position from guard on top but Laird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manhoeff is working Laird over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhoeff trying to control the position from guard on top but Laird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manhoeff won't allow Laird to sweep him here.
Manhoeff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Manhoeff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manhoeff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laird trying to control the position.
Laird lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Manhoeff looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Laird puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Manhoeff is looking to improve his position.
Manhoeff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laird.
Manhoeff wants to improve his position but Laird is controlling well.
Laird looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Manhoeff gets full guard.
Laird wants to control from the top but Manhoeff keeps moving.
Manhoeff controlling the position.
Laird with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manhoeff is keeping the position for now.
Manhoeff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Laird moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manhoeff scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Manhoeff trying to control the position from guard on top but Laird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manhoeff stopping the sweep attempt from Laird.
Manhoeff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manhoeff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Laird is looking for a triangle but Manhoeff pushes his legs off easily.
Manhoeff working some strikes from top position.
Manhoeff stands up over Laird, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Manhoeff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Manhoeff scoring with some ground and pound.
Manhoeff cracks Laird with a solid left hand.
Manhoeff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manhoeff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Manhoeff trying to control the position from guard on top but Laird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archie Laird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laird avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laird avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manhoeff postures up in Laird's guard and throws a big left but Laird blocks it. #SUB2#
Laird is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manhoeff defends well.
Manhoeff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laird throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laird keeping moving, preventing Manhoeff from controlling successfully.
Manhoeff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Melvin Manhoeff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manhoeff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Manhoeff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manhoeff, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Melvin Manhoeff!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Melvin Manhoeff!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Melvin Manhoeff!
Melvin Manhoeff wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Highland 87
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Finlayson jabs Laird to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Finlayson misses.
Laird misses with a hook
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laird looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Finlayson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Archie Laird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laird has his takedown stuffed
and Finlayson counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Finlayson enables Laird to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Finlayson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Laird 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.
Laird trying to control the position from guard on top but Finlayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laird advances to half guard.
Finlayson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Laird is taking a breather. Finlayson 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#
Let's hope that Laird 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.
Laird is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Finlayson is desperately trying to improve his position but Laird has a good base and remains in mount.
Laird controlling the position easily from mount.
Finlayson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Finlayson tries to get out of the position.
Finlayson doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Laird looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T2#
Laird misses with some ground and pound and Finlayson recovers position to half guard.
Laird lands with a punch from half guard.
Finlayson is refusing to be controlled, as Laird sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laird missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Finlayson is refusing to be controlled, as Laird sits in half guard.
Finlayson is trying to get back to full guard.
Laird is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Finlayson!
Laird has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Laird punching from mount but Finlayson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Finlayson tries to hold on but Laird pushes him away.
Laird throws a sloppy strike and Finlayson uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Finlayson has ended up in Laird's guard.
Finlayson preventing the sweep.
Laird working a defensive guard here.
Finlayson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Laird has an active guard here but Finlayson has managed to pass into half guard.
Laird trying to control here.
Finlayson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Finlayson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laird on the ground.#T4#
Laird wants to get back to full guard but Finlayson has passed into side control.
Laird tries to improve position but can't.
Finlayson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Laird's shoulder. That is not cool.
Finlayson gets to mount! Laird was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Laird working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finlayson wants to control but instead Laird manages to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Archie Laird will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Laird shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Laird was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Archie Laird has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laird is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Finlayson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Laird throws an elbow but Finlayson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Laird is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Finlayson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Laird trying to control the action but Finlayson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laird throwing strikes but Finlayson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Laird is not content to let Finlayson control the position. #T1#
Laird tries to bench press Finlayson off him but Finlayson keeps the position.
Laird is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Finlayson is looking to stall here but Laird recovers full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Laird looking to control.
Laird looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laird is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Laird wants to control from the top but Finlayson keeps moving.
Laird throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Finlayson wants to improve his position but instead Laird has moved into half guard.
Laird is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laird is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finlayson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Laird.
Laird trying to control the position from guard on top but Finlayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finlayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laird. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Laird keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Finlayson's head.
Laird wants to control from the top but Finlayson keeps moving.
Laird wants to pass the guard but Finlayson is keeping the position.
Finlayson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laird manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Finlayson wants to control from the top but Laird keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laird controls Finlayson momentarily but Finlayson frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Laird showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Laird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finlayson throws out the jab. #TD2#
Laird darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Laird controlling the action here.
Laird sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Finlayson defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laird trying to control the action but Finlayson is working from the bottom.
Laird throws a strike but Finlayson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Laird stands up over Finlayson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Laird throws a big right hand that misses.
Laird passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Laird with the ground and pound but Finlayson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Laird scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Finlayson is trying to get back to full guard.
Laird seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laird throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Finlayson to regain full guard. #T2#
Laird cracks Finlayson with a solid left hand.
Laird trying to control but Finlayson is working from the bottom.
Laird trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Finlayson keeping moving, preventing Laird from controlling successfully.
Laird 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.
Laird trying to control the position from guard on top but Finlayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laird has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Laird 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laird shoots in for a double leg but Finlayson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Finlayson lands a glancing blow to the side of Laird's head.
Laird moves forwards but Finlayson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Laird shoots in and bounces Finlayson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Finlayson keeping moving, preventing Laird from controlling successfully.
Laird trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Laird throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finlayson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Laird scoring with punches to the head and body.
Laird trying to control the position from guard on top but Finlayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laird forces his way into half guard.
Laird is nestled in close to Finlayson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Finlayson keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laird sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Finlayson defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Laird really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Finlayson lands the left hand.
Laird shoots and misses
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finlayson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laird ducks under a wild hook from Finlayson.#CL2#
Laird has managed to clinch.
Finlayson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finlayson prevents a body shot from Laird.
Finlayson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finlayson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Finlayson blocks the elbow strike.
Finlayson lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finlayson gets underhooks to prevent Laird's takedown attempt.
Finlayson presses Laird against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laird blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laird blocks a body shot from Finlayson.
Laird tries to score a body lock takedown but Finlayson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Torhte Finlayson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archie Laird.
Laird wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Laird stalling in the clinch but Finlayson improves position.
Finlayson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laird.
Laird is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Finlayson lands with a right to the head.
Laird's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Finlayson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Finlayson lands with a right to the head.
Finlayson lands with a light punch inside.
Finlayson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laird backwards.
Finlayson lands an uppercut.
Finlayson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Finlayson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Finlayson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Finlayson.
Finlayson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laird has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Finlayson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Finlayson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Finlayson.
A short uppercut from Finlayson. #T2#
Finlayson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laird backwards. #ROC#Laird is rocked!
Finlayson scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Finlayson.
A hook to the body from Finlayson.
Finlayson lands a right hand.
Finlayson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laird is still on wobbly legs! Can Finlayson finish him?
Finlayson lands an uppercut.
Finlayson lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Finlayson.
Finlayson lands a big right hand that drops Laird! The killer instinct kicks in and Finlayson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Finlayson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Torhte Finlayson 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. |
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Event:
Highland 80
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Laird fails with the takedown
and Laird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laird.
Decent striking displayed by Kogir there.
Kogir misses with a hook.
Laird fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kogir just manages to avoid it.
Kogir keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Laird scores with a takedown into Kogir's guard.
Kogir trying to control the position.
Laird is working Kogir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Laird working some strikes from top position.
Laird advances to half guard.
Kogir taking some punishment here, with Laird in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Laird. #T1#
Laird content to control rather than advance.
Kogir tries to get to full guard but Laird has control of the leg.
Laird slips a nice elbow through Kogir's hands, connecting with Kogir's forehead.
Kogir looks like he's trying to stand up.
Laird landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kogir is looking to escape.
Laird 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.
Laird seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kogir is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kogir trying to hold on to Laird's head to control him but Laird postures up.
#SUB#
Laird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kogir defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laird in particular looking to stall.
Kogir trying to control here.
Kogir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Kogir makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Laird looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laird doesn't manage to clinch there - Kogir circles away.
Kogir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kogir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laird tried to counter with a leg kick but Kogir avoided it.#TD#
Laird fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kogir sprawls well initially but Laird persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laird is taking a breather. Kogir 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.#T3#
Kogir trying to control but Laird postures up.
Laird is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kogir taking some punishment here, with Laird in his half guard.
Laird performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laird is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Laird is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kogir trying to control here.
Laird takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#Kogir is rocked!#T4#
Kogir is trying to maintain the position but Laird is very close to passing his half guard.
Kogir is still in real trouble! Can Laird finish him?
Kogir tries to kick Laird off but Laird keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kogir seems to have recovered his senses.
Laird with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Laird drops an elbow to the side of Kogir's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Laird lands a nice short elbow.
Kogir has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tez’s Stand N Bang !. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laird prevents Kogir from improving his position.
Kogir tries to kick Laird off but Laird keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Laird slows the pace down in half guard.
Laird scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Laird dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Laird tries to clinch up.
Laird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kogir throws out the jab.
Laird seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Laird with a poor takedown
enabling Kogir to counter with a crisp jab.
Kogir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laird.
Laird loads up on a big right hand but Kogir slips the punch.
Laird shoots in for a double leg but Kogir sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Laird instigates a clinch.
Kogir working hard to break the clinch.
Kogir scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kogir fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogir managing to block the knees to the body from Laird.
Laird looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Laird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kogir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lairds head.
Laird misses with an elbow over the top.
Kogir struggles to land a body shot inside as Laird controls his hands.
#T1#
Kogir gets underhooks to prevent Laird's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laird.
Laird is working for takedown but Kogir is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kogir stops a takedown attempt from Laird.
Kogir tries to break the clinch but Laird is controlling the position.
Kogir taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Laird fails to land.
Kogir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lairds head.
Kogir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kogir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kogir is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Kogir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kogir has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kogir ducks under a wild hook from Laird.
Kogir throws a hook but Laird blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Laird misses the target.
Kogir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laird.
Kogir just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Laird tries to close the distance and clinch but Kogir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kogir connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Laird pushes Kogir up against the cage in a clinch.
Kogir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laird backwards.
Kogir lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kogir is trying to break the clinch but Laird is controlling him.#BC2#
Kogir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ganny Kogir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laird looks for a takedown but Kogir sprawls well.
Kogir doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kogir lands a really nice looking cross but Laird seems unphased.
Laird rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kogir counter with a right hand.
Laird tries to clinch up
letting Kogir counter with a right hand. #T3#
Kogir lands a head shot.
A jab from Kogir misses.
Kogir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kogir connects with a body shot that sends Laird's belly button to the back.
Laird walks into a straight right hand from Kogir.
Laird misses with a takedown
and Kogir counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Laird looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kogir is fending him off so far but Laird persists. Nope, Kogir circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Laird feints and as Kogir raises his hands in defense, Laird changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES2#
Kogir is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Laird presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kogir is pressed up against the cage. Laird has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kogir down to the mat. Kogir avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Laird swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kogir counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kogir. Laird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kogir chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laird can pounce on him.
Laird tries to close the distance and clinch but Kogir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ganny Kogir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laird shoots in but Kogir avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice shot lands for Kogir.
Laird avoids the body shot from Kogir.
Archie Laird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kogir darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kogir lands an overhand right.
Kogir misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ganny Kogir 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kogir scores with a punch to the head.
Kogir missing with a left hand there. Laird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kogir jabs Laird right on the nose. Laird blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Laird drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kogir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kogir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laird slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Laird lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laird wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Archie Laird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kogir wants to get back to his feet but Laird drags him back down.#T1#
Laird lands a nice forearm strike.
Laird in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kogir is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Laird has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kogir is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Laird has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kogir takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Laird's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Laird!
A victorious Archie Laird thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Highland 75
Date: Jul 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Oliva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laird walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laird looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Laird gets the takedown into side control.
Oliva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laird working away.
Laird wants to control but Oliva is keeping him busy.
Oliva is trying to improve his position.
Laird trying to control the position but Oliva is working away.
Laird in side control, throwing shots but Oliva defends.
Oliva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Oliva is concentrating on defense, preventing Laird from advancing position.
Oliva trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Laird missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Laird slips a nice elbow through Oliva's hands, connecting with Oliva's forehead.
Oliva has a hand on Laird's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Laird takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Laird avoids the attempt from Oliva to control.
Laird landing punches. #CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Laird trying to control but Oliva is having none of it.
Laird landing punches.
Oliva is looking to get to half guard.
Laird fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#CUT#That has opened up Biscuit Oliva's cut even more.
Oliva is squirming around, avoiding Laird's attempts to control the action.
Oliva is looking to improve his position but Laird isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Laird controlling from mount.
Oliva wants to control but Laird is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oliva is working to get back to half guard.
Laird 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Oliva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#CUT#The cut above Biscuit Oliva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#SUB#
Laird with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Oliva in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oliva is looking to get to half guard.
Laird avoids the attempt from Oliva to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Laird sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliva defending well though.
Oliva trying to control from the bottom.
Laird sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oliva tries to roll over but Laird keeps him under control.
Oliva is refusing to be controlled, as Laird sits in half guard.
Oliva is looking to control Laird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oliva avoid being mounted?
Oliva gets full guard.
Oliva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laird connects with a couple of short punches.
Oliva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laird postures up in Oliva's guard and throws a big left but Oliva blocks it. #T4#
Laird wants to control from the top but Oliva keeps moving.
Laird landing some decent shots from guard.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Biscuit Oliva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Archie Laird!
An out of breath Archie Laird thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 67
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Driver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laird was well out of range. Poor timing from Driver.
Laird tries to counter with a takedown but Driver is quick to defend against it.
Laird misses with a leg kick
and Driver counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Laird moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Driver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Laird feints and as Driver raises his hands in defense, Laird changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laird loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Driver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laird with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Driver wants to get back to his feet but Laird is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver wants to sweep but no luck.
Laird 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.
Laird throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Laird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laird trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laird trying to control the position from guard on top but Driver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laird is working Driver over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laird accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laird throws a big right hand that misses.
Laird sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laird is looking to work some ground and pound but Driver has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laird slips nicely into half guard.
Laird thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Driver tries to get to full guard but Laird has control of the leg.
Driver blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laird.
Laird thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Laird trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Laird.
Driver is trying to stand up here but Laird is controlling him well.
Laird thows a huge punch but Driver dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Laird performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laird thows a huge punch but Driver dodges it nicely.
Driver is refusing to be controlled, as Laird sits in half guard.
Driver pushes Laird off looking to stand but Laird dives back in and keeps control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Laird moves into full mount! Driver won't be happy about that!
Laird in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Laird is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Driver can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T4#
Laird thowing shots but they're missing.
Laird sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Laird with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Laird.
Laird thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Laird looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Laird fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laird putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Laird controlling the position easily from mount.
Laird is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Laird dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Laird closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Driver's guard.
Laird is looking to work some ground and pound but Driver has wrist control.
Driver being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laird accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laird working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laird trying to control the position from guard on top but Driver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laird passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver pushes Laird away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Laird gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Laird advances to full mount. #T1#
Laird is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Driver can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Laird tries to control but Driver wriggling away.
Driver is trying desperately to improve position.
Laird can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Driver is looking to escape.
Driver is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Laird controlling the position easily from mount.
Laird scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Driver?
#T2#
Driver really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Laird lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Laird controlling the pace for now.
Laird lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Laird trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Driver can do to turn this around?
Laird raining down shots from the mount!
Laird landing shots from mount. #ROC#Driver is rocked!#T3#
Laird postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Driver out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Laird goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Archie Laird!
An out of breath Archie Laird thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 62
Date: Jun 11, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Laird has Jesus up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Laird turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jesus gets back to half guard.
Laird definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jesus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laird is thwarting Jesus's attempts to control the position.
Laird stalling.
Laird is trying to control the action in half guard but Jesus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus is trying to maintain the position but Laird is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Jesus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jesus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laird pulls his head out easily.
Laird working Jesus over with strikes.
Jesus taking some punishment here, with Laird in his half guard.
Laird is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Laird is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jesus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Jesus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laird is working away from the top position though.
Jesus is trying to get back to full guard.
Laird trying to control from half guard but Jesus is working away.
Jesus gets full guard.#SUB2#
Jesus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laird keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jesus's head.#SUB2#
Jesus looking for a triangle here. Laird is fighting it but it looks tight! Jesus pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Laird is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Space Jesus! |
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Event:
Highland 56
Date: Jun 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Holmes misses with a takedown attempt - Laird sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holmes lands a glancing blow to the side of Laird's head.#CL2#
Holmes darts in and clinches Laird up against the cage.
A short left from Laird. #TD#
Laird works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Holmes wants to stand up but Laird is controlling him.
Laird content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Laird stands up over Holmes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Laird passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Holmes is pushing Laird's head away, looking to escape. Laird manages to hold on to the position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holmes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Laird in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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!
Laird controlling from side mount. #T1##SUB#
Laird is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holmes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES2#
Holmes sneaks out the side door and pushes Laird away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Laird throws a body punch but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice takedown defense from Laird. No joy for Holmes on that attempt.
Laird takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Holmes checks a leg kick.
Holmes avoids the body shot from Laird.
Holmes misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Laird counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes wants to stand and escape but Laird is having none of it. #T2#
Laird 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.
Laird definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laird postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Laird makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Laird lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Laird controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Laird keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holmes's head.#ROC#Holmes is rocked!
Laird 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.
Laird arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Holmes's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Archie Laird!
During a confident post fight interview, Archie Laird thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 51
Date: May 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Vatsadze throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Vatsadze clinches up with Laird and pushes him back against the cage.
Laird blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laird backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Laird misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vatsadze lands a body shot.
Vatsadze is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vatsadze lands an uppercut.
Laird tries a body shot but Vatsadze blocks it.
Vatsadze lands a body shot.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze lands a nice uppercut.
Laird blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Vatsadze.
Laird is breathing heavily.
Laird has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vatsadze after a bit of a struggle.
Vatsadze softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vatsadze lands with a right to the head.
Vatsadze cracks Laird with a nice body shot.
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laird backwards. #T1#
Vatsadze lands with a short shot to the head.
Vatsadze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vatsadze scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vatsadze lands a body punch.
A short right from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a hook that snaps the head of Laird backwards.
Vatsadze taking a breather.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laird or not.
Laird definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vatsadze scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vatsadze has Laird pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laird manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vatsadze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vatsadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze lands with a right to the head.
Vatsadze lands a hook that snaps the head of Laird backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatsadze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze wants a takedown but no success here.
Archie Laird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murtaz Vatsadze.#T2#
Vatsadze digs a right hand underneath Laird's ribcage. Laird let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laird backwards.
Still in the clinch, Vatsadze scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Vatsadze as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laird backwards.
Vatsadze pushes Laird back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Vatsadze.
#ROC2#Laird is rocked!
Vatsadze lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Laird is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vatsadze lands a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Laird's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Laird drops to his knees and Vatsadze pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murtaz Vatsadze!
During a confident post fight interview, Murtaz Vatsadze thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 42
Date: May 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Xan looks to land a left hand but Laird moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Xan coming out on top.
Laird seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Laird bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laird throws a wild body kick that Xan sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Laird forces Xan back against the cage and clinches.
Laird blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xan misses with some punches.
Xan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xan has a couple of punches blocked by Laird.
Xan throws a punch but it's blocked by Laird.
Xan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Xan.
Xan misses with some punches.
Xan lands a right hand.
Xan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xan working aggressively here.
Xan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laird tries to score a body lock takedown but Xan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Xan can't find room to land a body shot as Laird controls the action.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Xan fails to land.
Xan scores with a hook to the body.
Laird blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Xan fails to land.
Xan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Xan.
Xan struggles to land a body shot inside as Laird controls his hands.
Xan throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Laird tightens his grip and picks Xan up, before dumping him to the ground. Xan manages to land in guard.
Xan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laird throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xan wants to hit a sweep here but Laird passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Xan there!
Xan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Xan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
Xan is looking to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laird raining down hammerfists from mount.
Xan is in all sorts of trouble here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Xan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Laird lands a big shot there that rocks Xan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Xan is trying to escape the mount.
Laird is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Laird prevents Xan from getting the reversal.
Laird connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Laird lands a big elbow.
Xan is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Laird connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Xan working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Laird landing punches.
Laird scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Xan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Laird missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Laird scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Laird not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laird prevents Xan from improving his position.
Xan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Laird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laird controlling the pace. #T4#
Xan tries to get to full guard but Laird has control of the leg.
Xan is refusing to be controlled, as Laird sits in half guard.
Laird working over Xan with some ground and pound. Xan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Laird is trying to control. Xan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Xan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xan wants to get back to full guard but Laird has mounted him!
Xan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laird 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.
Laird tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laird looking to finish Xan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Xan!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Laird 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#
Xan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Laird counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Laird with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Laird landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Laird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xan can do to turn this around?
Laird tries to pass the half guard into mount. Xan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laird prevents Xan from improving his position.
Xan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laird passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laird with good strikes from the mount here!
Xan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Laird is looking for a triangle but Xan pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Laird working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xan.
Archie Laird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laird is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Xan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laird stays in close to Xan's body and controls the position.
Laird trying to control the position from guard on top but Xan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laird postures up.
Laird preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Laird works over Xan with some ground and pound from guard.
Laird advances to half guard.
Laird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Xan taking some punishment here, with Laird in his half guard.
Laird controlling the action here.
Xan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Laird wants to pass the guard but Xan is defending well.
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. Laird connects with a nice short shot to Xan's temple.
Xan wants to improve his position but Laird is controlling well.
Laird is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Laird is keen to just control but Xan is a slippery customer.
Laird looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Xan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Laird lands a nice short elbow.
Laird not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Xan manages to get to full guard.
Laird passes Xan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Laird there.
Xan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Xan is looking to control Laird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xan avoid being mounted?
Laird sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Xan defending well though.
Laird looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laird controlling the pace.
Laird seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Laird dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Laird slips a straight right by Xan.
Laird throws a low kick but Xan avoids it.
Xan throws a lazy right hand but Laird sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laird darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Laird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xan moves away.
Laird jabs Xan to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Laird drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laird slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Laird tries to advance to mount but can't.
Xan tries to bench press Laird off him but Laird keeps the position.
Xan is trying to work for a sweep but Laird has mounted him!
Xan is looking to get to half guard.
Laird with the ground and pound from mount.
We've been informed that Xan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Laird prevents Xan from getting the reversal.
Laird lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xan gets back to half guard.
Laird trying to control the action but Xan is working from the bottom.
Xan is looking to improve his position.
Xan is staying active underneath Laird, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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. Laird connects with a nice short shot to Xan's temple.
Xan is looking to improve his position.
Xan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Laird is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Amaharo Xan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Laird perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Laird working the head and body with strikes.
Laird is thwarting Xan's attempts to control the position.
Laird works his way into side control.
Laird advances nicely into full mount.
Laird lands a heavy elbow.
Xan is looking to get to half guard.
Laird lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Xan is rocked!
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!
Xan taking shots to the head.
Xan is still in real trouble! Can Laird finish him?
Laird scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Xan?
#T3#
Laird postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Xan bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Laird and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Laird!
An out of breath Archie Laird thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 36
Date: May 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Lachmann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laird sprawls well. Laird wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lachmann gets slowly back to his feet.
Laird is looking to counter punch.
Lachmann shoots in looking for a takedown. Laird tries to sprawl out of it but Lachmann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laird manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laird tried to counter with a leg kick but Lachmann avoided it.
Lachmann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laird sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Archie Laird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Lachmann.#CL#
Lachmann gets tackled into the cage by Laird. Laird maintains the clinch. #TD#
Laird has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lachmann is trying to keep an underhook but Laird manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lachmann trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Lachmann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laird pulls his head out easily.
Lachmann trying to control but Laird postures up.
Laird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lachmann keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laird working the head and body with strikes.
Laird looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lachmann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laird is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Laird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Laird is trying to control the action in half guard but Lachmann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Lachmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lachmann manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Lachmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laird working some strikes from top position.
Lachmann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laird wants to pass the guard but Lachmann is keeping the position.
Laird stands and throws Lachmann's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lachmann can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Lachmann is trying to get back to half guard.
Laird definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laird creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Laird trying to control the action but Lachmann is working from the bottom.
Lachmann is trying to control Laird's posture but Laird avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lachmann is looking for a sweep.
Lachmann takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Laird is putting a hurting on Lachmann here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#Lachmann is rocked!
Lachmann is looking for a sweep.
Lachmann is still in real trouble! Can Laird finish him?
Laird controls the position.
Lachmann tries to improve position but can't.
Laird scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Lachmann is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Laird can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Laird!
An out of breath Archie Laird thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 30
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Getaldic throws a good cross that connects.
Getaldic throws a lazy right hand but Laird sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laird changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Laird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Getaldic.
Getaldic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Getaldic misses with a body shot.
Laird tries to clinch there but Getaldic circles away.
Getaldic lands a really nice looking cross but Laird seems unphased.
Laird tries for a takedown but Getaldic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Laird backs off Getaldic throws a huge counter combo but Laird manages to avoid it all.
Getaldic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Getaldic throws out a powerful jab.
Laird swings widly with a right hand
and Getaldic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck for Laird with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Laird decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Getaldic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Laird scores with a couple of nice shots.
Getaldic is trying to control but can't.
Getaldic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laird performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Laird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Laird looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laird lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Getaldic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laird.
Laird looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laird thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Laird lands a nice short elbow.
Laird missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Laird 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.
Laird working over Getaldic with some ground and pound. Getaldic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Laird is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Laird sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Getaldic trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Getaldic can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Laird seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laird moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Getaldic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Getaldic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Getaldic is being controlled here.
Getaldic can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Laird scoring with punches and elbows.
Laird in side control lands a decent elbow.
Laird fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Getaldic is trying to escape the position but Laird is controlling the position.
Laird is working Getaldic over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Getaldic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Getaldic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laird working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Getaldic is rocked!
Laird scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Getaldic is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Laird can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Laird!
A very excited looking Archie Laird 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. |
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Event:
Highland 18
Date: Apr 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Laird gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Turner counters with a single leg into guard. Laird didn't expect that.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laird trying to control the position here.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
Laird wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Laird looking for a guillotine here but Turner defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner throws an elbow that misses. Laird uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turner's guard. Nice move by Laird!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laird landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Laird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turner looking to control.
Laird is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.
Laird showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laird cracks Turner with a solid left hand.
Laird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#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.
Laird landing some decent shots from guard.
Laird keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turner's head.
Laird wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Laird makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Laird chips away with some ground and pound.
Laird postures up and lands a big shot to Turner's brow.
Laird postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Laird postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laird won't allow Turner to sweep him here.
Turner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turner tries to get out of the position.
Laird working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Laird looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laird landing some decent shots from guard.
Turner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laird connects with a couple of short punches.
Turner is looking to stand back up but Laird counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Turner.
Laird is controlling the pace.
Laird stops Turner from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Laird slows the pace down in half guard.
Laird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Laird not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laird lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Laird 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##CL2#
Laird moves into the clinch successfully.
Laird goes for a takedown in the clinch but Turner prevents it.
#TD2#
Laird gets control of Turner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Laird will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've been informed that Laird has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Laird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laird throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Laird has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laird 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#
Ground and pound from Laird.
Nice strikes from Laird there.
Laird stops Turner from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Turner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Turner is looking to escape.
Laird looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Laird lands with a punch from half guard.
Turner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Laird slows the pace down in half guard.
Turner trying to control but Laird postures up.
Laird seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laird content to control rather than advance.
Turner trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Turner is looking for a sweep. Laird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laird seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Laird slips a nice elbow through Turner's hands, connecting with Turner's forehead.
Laird seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Laird sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archie Laird has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Laird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turner defends it well.
Laird moves into full mount! Turner won't be happy about that!
The referee warns Turner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Laird punishing his opponent with strikes.
Laird looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#Turner is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Oh Turner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laird cracks Turner with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Laird!
During a confident post fight interview, Archie Laird thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Sterling Turner had this to say: 'win next time'. |
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Event:
Highland 12
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Cruz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Laird closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cruz quickly recovers to half guard.
Cruz kicks off Laird and gets to his feet.
Laird slips under a jab from Cruz.
Cruz thuds a left hand into Laird's body.
Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laird misses with a straight left.
A shot to the body from Cruz misses #TD2#
and Laird counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laird throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Laird has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laird controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Laird from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Laird is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz sets himself, and Laird steps forward looking for the clinch! Cruz avoids it this time.
Laird tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.
Laird keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz misses with the combination.
#T2#
Laird takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Laird misses.
Laird is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cruz.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Laird finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Cruz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Laird fails with a takedown attempt.
Laird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Laird misses with a low kick.
Laird tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.
Cruz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bobby Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archie Laird.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laird uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Bobby Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Archie Laird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
No joy there for Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Laird gets a takedown into half guard.
Laird is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Laird is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Laird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Laird lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Laird throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laird throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Laird is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laird works his way into full mount!
Cruz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Cruz 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#
Cruz misses with a double jab.
Laird darts in looking for a takedown but Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Laird into the cage.
Laird defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Bobby Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
Cruz is looking to wear down Laird with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Laird shoots in but no luck this time.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laird manages to avoid it.
Laird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laird changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laird shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laird gets slowly back to his feet.
Bobby Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archie Laird.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Laird feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laird tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Cruz misses its target.#TD2#
Laird looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Laird is controlling the pace.
Cruz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cruz tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Laird working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Laird is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Laird. #SUB2#
Laird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cruz pushes Laird off looking to stand but Laird dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laird content to control rather than advance.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Laird is controlling well.
Laird passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cruz!
Laird is landing with some decent strikes but Cruz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Archie Laird has got the better of the ground game so far.
BOOM! Laird connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Laird scoring with strikes but Cruz is staying in there. #SUB2#
Laird looking for a guillotine from mount but Cruz is having none of it.
Laird with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Laird content just to control the position here.
Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laird landing strikes from the mount.
Laird lands with some strikes.
Laird controlling from mount.
Laird putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laird on the ground.
Laird lands a heavy elbow.
Laird lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Laird landing shots from mount.
Cruz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Cruz has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laird scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cruz taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Cruz is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laird postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Cruz in real trouble here! The ref calls for Cruz to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Laird!
During a confident post fight interview, Archie Laird thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Bobby Cruz was interviewed post fight and said 'Shame on me losing in my own home'. |
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