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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Eastman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aifili Lauvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Eastman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aifili Lauvao's chin.
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180 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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162 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Eastman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aifili Lauvao!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eastman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lauvao looks to score with a jab to the body but Eastman is just out of range.
Lauvao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lauvao looks to score with a jab to the body but Eastman is just out of range.
Lauvao misses with a right hand
so Eastman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Eastman trying to control but Lauvao is working from the bottom.
Lauvao is looking to stand back up but Eastman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lauvao.
Eastman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eastman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lauvao wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman trying to control the pace.
Lauvao tries to get to full guard but Eastman has control of the leg.
Lauvao scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Eastman manages to mount him!
Eastman controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauvao is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lauvao has given up his back.
Lauvao is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Eastman is riding his opponent, not letting Lauvao buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauvao trying to get back to his feet but Eastman is in full control for now.
Lauvao wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lauvao is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Eastman controlling the positon.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lauvao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eastman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Eastman.
Lauvao looks to land a combination but Eastman avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Eastman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A lazy left from Lauvao finds it's target.
Lauvao misses the shot to the body.
Lauvao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lauvao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Eastman blocks a jab.
Lauvao misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lauvao.
Lauvao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eastman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauvao.
Lauvao wants to clinch up but Eastman keeps it at a distance.
Aifili Lauvao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lauvao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lauvao tries to clinch but Eastman moves away
and Eastman counters with a single leg into guard. Lauvao didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauvao 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauvao wants to stand and escape but Eastman is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lauvao can do anything to dispel that myth.
Eastman pushes down on Lauvao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lauvao is trying to stand back up but Eastman is controlling him
Eastman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Eastman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lauvao for as long as he can get away with.
Eastman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lauvao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eastman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauvao prevents Eastman from taking his back.
Lauvao is working to get back to half guard.
Lauvao wants to try and get back to his feet.
Eastman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Eastman wants to take his opponent's back but Lauvao doesn't allow it.
Lauvao is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastman controlling from mount.
Eastman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Eastman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eastman moves to the back.
Eastman keeps control of the position as Lauvao tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eastman controlling the position well here. Lauvao rolled but Eastman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Will Eastman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Eastman keeps control of the position easily here as Lauvao tries to buck him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Eastman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lauvao connects with a solid leg kick.
Lauvao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eastman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lauvao clobbers Eastman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Eastman walks into a jab.
Lauvao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lauvao connects with a solid leg kick.
Eastman moves out of range of the strikes.
Lauvao is looking to clinch but Eastman is avoiding it.
Lauvao darts in and clinches Eastman up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman is trying to maintain a safe position but Lauvao gets an underhook and turns Eastman into the cage.
Lauvao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lauvao wants to clinch but Eastman slips to the side
and Eastman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lauvao!
Eastman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lauvao wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastman controlling the pace for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lauvao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Eastman controlling his opponent.
Eastman works his way to his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Lauvao do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lauvao is trying to get back to his feet but Eastman has full control of the position and if anything, Lauvao has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lauvao is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Eastman off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Eastman controlling the position well here. Lauvao rolled but Eastman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because James Eastman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lauvao looks to land a right hand but Eastman moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Lauvao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lauvao.
Sloppy strikes from Lauvao. Those never looked like landing.
Lauvao leaves Eastman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eastman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lauvao misses with a lunging right hand
and Eastman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Eastman clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lauvao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eastman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lauvao closes the distance looking to clinch
and Eastman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lauvao's guard now.
Lauvao looking for a sweep. Not yet Lauvao, not yet.
Eastman looking to pass the guard.
Lauvao is wriggling around but Eastman manages to pass to half guard.
Eastman moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauvao wants to get back to his feet but Eastman drags him back down.
Lauvao is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lauvao is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Eastman is controlling him well.
Lauvao is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Eastman happy to just control the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Eastman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lauvao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastman advances to full mount.
Eastman controlling from the full mount.
Eastman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lauvao can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastman controlling from mount.
Lauvao tries to lock up and control but Eastman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lauvao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Eastman controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauvao is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Lauvao tries to hold on but Eastman postures up.
Eastman controlling from the full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Eastman had his way with Aifili Lauvao in that round.
That's time! Eastman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lauvao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lauvao, right into the meat.
Eastman shoots in looking for a takedown. Lauvao tries to sprawl out of it but Eastman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lauvao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lauvao is looking to clinch.
Eastman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eastman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lauvao circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Eastman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Lauvao misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauvao jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lauvao is looking to clinch.
Eastman tries for a takedown but Lauvao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eastman slips under a jab.
Eastman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lauvao.
Eastman drops his hands momentarily and Lauvao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lauvao tries to clinch up
and Eastman counters with a shoot takedown. Lauvao fights it but they end up in guard.
Lauvao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastman wants to control from the top but Lauvao keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eastman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Eastman wants to control from the top but Lauvao keeps moving.
Lauvao wants to stand but Eastman is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James Eastman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lauvao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Eastman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lauvao throws a lazy uppercut
and Eastman counters with a takedown into side control.
Eastman controls the position.
Eastman has an Americana. Lauvao didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Eastman is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Eastman hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). James Eastman!
An out of breath and clearly excited James Eastman thanked West Coast Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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