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Event:
WEC 14: Wacker vs La Grande 2
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Wacker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wacker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. La Grande swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wacker won't allow La Grande to sweep him here. #SUB2#
La Grande is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wacker defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Wacker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wacker trying to control but La Grande is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
La Grande isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wacker stacks La Grande on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wacker!
La Grande is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker wants to control but La Grande is keeping him busy. #T1#
La Grande manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wacker gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Wacker looking for a triangle here. La Grande is fighting it but it looks tight! Wacker pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, La Grande is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Wiener Wacker!
Wiener Wacker retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
WEC 10: Darrow vs Monet 2
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Wacker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Wacker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
La Grande had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wacker defends it easily.
La Grande definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wacker looking to pass the guard.
La Grande trying to control the position.
Wacker slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wacker wants to stand but La Grande has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Grande tries to get to full guard but Wacker has control of the leg. #SUB#
La Grande looking for submissions off his back.
Wacker trying to pass the guard but La Grande defending well. #T1#
Wacker is still trying to improve position.
Wacker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. La Grande manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wacker pushes down on La Grande's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wacker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wacker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
La Grande is squirming around, avoiding Wacker's attempts to control the action.
Wacker throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for La Grande because Wacker loaded up on that one. #T2##SUB2#
Wacker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. La Grande can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
La Grande is looking to improve his position but Wacker isn't that keen on the idea.
Wacker looking to control but La Grande is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
La Grande is in all sorts of trouble here.
La Grande is controlling an arm, preventing Wacker from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Grande regains half guard.#T3#
La Grande has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wacker is working away from the top position though.
La Grande is looking to improve his position.
La Grande is working hard here to advance position.
Wacker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for La Grande!
Wacker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as La Grande is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Wacker wants to finish this one by submission but La Grande is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wacker.
Wacker manages to capitalize on a mistake by La Grande to take his back!
La Grande trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Wacker is trying to stick to La Grande's back but La Grande is turning into Wacker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wacker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by La Grande.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wacker is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Wacker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. La Grande swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wacker wants to control from the top but La Grande keeps moving.
La Grande is trying to keep Wacker in close.
#SUB#
La Grande looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wacker passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Wacker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Grande is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiener Wacker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
La Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
La Grande misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Wacker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wacker passes La Grande's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Wacker is looking for a kimura but La Grande is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wacker to get the leverage.
La Grande is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Wacker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wacker prevents La Grande from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Grande gets back to full guard.
#T1##SUB#
La Grande is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wacker is pushing down on La Grande's leg trying to pass to half guard. La Grande is fighting to maintain full guard but Wacker has managed to sneak the leg through.
La Grande wants to improve his position but Wacker is controlling well.
Wacker wants to pass to mount but La Grande is defending the position.
Wacker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Wacker wants to work for an arm triangle but La Grande is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
La Grande moves into full guard.
Wacker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wacker wanted to stand there but La Grande had control of the position. #T2#
Wacker wants to pass the guard but La Grande is keeping the position.
Wacker trying to stand up but can't free himself from La Grande's guard.#SUB2#
Wacker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! La Grande is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! La Grande has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
La Grande has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
La Grande throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as La Grande accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
La Grande trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
La Grande throws a strike but Wacker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Wacker wants to control from the top but La Grande keeps moving.
La Grande tries to strike from the bottom.
Wacker slips nicely into half guard.#SU2#
Wacker decides to stand up.
La Grande will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Wacker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Wacker is looking for a kimura here.
Wacker passes to full mount! #T4#
La Grande is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Wacker working for a submission but La Grande is keeping him at bay.
La Grande really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wacker lands a heavy elbow. #SUB2#
Wacker has control of La Grande's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and La Grande regains control of the situation pretty easily.
La Grande is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiener Wacker 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#
La Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wacker moves away.#TD2#
Wacker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. La Grande quickly recovers to half guard.
La Grande trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
La Grande looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
La Grande is trying to get back to full guard.
Wacker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker wants to control but La Grande is keeping him busy.
Wacker passes into side control, despite La Grande's attempt to control the position.
#SUB2#
Wacker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SU2#
Wacker stands up and beckons La Grande to his feet.
La Grande throws a shot from downtown. Wacker moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Wacker gets a double leg takedown into La Grande's guard.#SUB#
La Grande looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wacker passes into half guard.
Wacker trying to mount his opponent but La Grande defends it. #SUB2#
Wacker trying to work for an americana but La Grande has managed to regain full guard.
La Grande is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Wacker controlling from the top position.
Wacker postures up.
Wacker tries to free his leg and advance position but La Grande is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Wacker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
La Grande has his foot on Wacker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wacker works his way back into a safe position though.
La Grande is trying to control the position from the bottom.
La Grande keeping moving, preventing Wacker from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
La Grande is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wacker wants to pass the guard but La Grande is keeping the position.
Wiener Wacker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wacker connects with a couple of short punches.
Wacker wants to control from the top but La Grande keeps moving. #SUB#
Wacker got a little sloppy there for a moment and La Grande has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wacker has managed to get both his arms back between La Grande's legs - danger averted.
La Grande bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wacker's guard. #REVR#
La Grande looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Wacker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and La Grande defends well.
Wacker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wacker 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.
Wacker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wacker is pushing down on La Grande's leg trying to pass to half guard. La Grande is fighting to maintain full guard but Wacker has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Grande is trying to maintain the position but Wacker is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiener Wacker really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##TD2#
Wacker gets the takedown into side control.
La Grande can't do much from the bottom here.
La Grande stops Wacker from passing to mount.
La Grande is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Wacker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, La Grande rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wacker's guard! Nice work there by La Grande! #SUB#
La Grande drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wacker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now La Grande has Wacker in his guard.#REVB#
Wacker forces his way into half guard.#T1#
La Grande gets back to full guard.
Wacker wants to control from the top but La Grande keeps moving. #SU2#
Wacker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on La Grande, up you get!
La Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Wacker feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Wacker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wacker is looking to stall here but La Grande recovers full guard.
La Grande keeping moving, preventing Wacker from controlling successfully.
Wacker advances to half guard. #T2#
La Grande is looking for a sweep. Wacker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
La Grande gets back to full guard.
Wacker pushing down on La Grande's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
La Grande won't allow Wacker to pass to mount.
La Grande trying to control but Wacker postures up.
Wacker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wacker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for La Grande!
La Grande wants to hold on but Wacker pushes him away.
Wacker tries to control but La Grande wriggling away. #T3##SUB2#
Wacker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, La Grande has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Wacker has control of La Grande's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and La Grande regains control of the situation pretty easily.
La Grande keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
La Grande holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wacker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wacker is looking to stand but La Grande has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wacker trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Wacker looking for a guillotine from mount but La Grande is having none of it.
Wacker looking to control but La Grande is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wacker controlling the position easily from mount.
Wacker wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
La Grande is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wacker wants to stand but La Grande is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Wacker moves to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiener Wacker dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from La Grande enables Wacker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. La Grande manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
La Grande had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wacker defends it easily.#SUB#
Wacker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wacker passes La Grande's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker wants to control but La Grande is keeping him busy.
La Grande is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
La Grande has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wacker is working away from the top position though.
Wacker wants to free his trapped foot but La Grande is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Wacker is trying to work for a kimura but La Grande is defending well.
Wacker is thwarting La Grande's attempts to control the position.
Wacker prevents La Grande from improving his position.
Wacker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Wacker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so La Grande is just riding it out for now. Wacker eventually gives up the hold.
La Grande works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
La Grande has his foot on Wacker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wacker works his way back into a safe position though.
Wacker postures up.
#SUB#
La Grande working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wacker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wacker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wacker passes La Grande's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wiener Wacker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Wacker content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
La Grande looking for submissions off his back.
James La Grande has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wacker slows the pace down in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
La Grande looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Still in half guard, Wacker seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Wacker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. La Grande sprawls well initially but Wacker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wacker not doing much here.
Wacker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wacker controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wiener Wacker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wacker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wiener Wacker!
Wiener Wacker is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
WEC 8: Monet vs McGregor 2
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
La Grande misses with a low kick as Centura jumps back.
Centura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by La Grande.
The fighters circling - La Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Grande fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Centura avoids it really well and circles away.
La Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Grande gets cracked there but stands up to it.
La Grande throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Centura throws a jab but it's blocked by La Grande.
La Grande attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Centura was well out of range. Poor timing from La Grande.
An attempted straight right counter from Centura misses the target.
Centura misses the jab.
And La Grande tries to counter it with a takedown but Centura pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - La Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Centura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but La Grande is out of range.
La Grande throws a leg kick but Centura moved away.
Centura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
La Grande moves into range and connects with a jab.
Centura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Centura misses with a lunging right hand
enabling La Grande to counter with a crisp jab.
James La Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from La Grande.
La Grande ducks under a wild hook from Centura.
La Grande drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Centura defends it well.
La Grande throws a lazy right hand but Centura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Grande moves out of range as Centura strikes.
La Grande feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
La Grande closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - La Grande lands in his opponent's guard.
La Grande stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Centura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Centura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Centura trying to control the position here. #T2#
La Grande stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Centura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Centura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
La Grande is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Centura is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Centura has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Centura lands a couple of digs.
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!
Centura lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
La Grande is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Centura defends well.#SUB2#
La Grande escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Centura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Centura trying to control the position from guard on top but La Grande is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
La Grande escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Centura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Centura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Centura postures up.
#SUB2#
La Grande is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Centura rolls with it to try and escape but La Grande cranks on the arm and Centura is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James La Grande!
James La Grande is the new welterweight champion!
James La Grande spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
WEC 5: La Grande vs Centura
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Centura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
La Grande throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La Grande definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Centura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
La Grande fails with a takedown attempt.
Centura lands with a cross.
La Grande missing with a left hand there. Centura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Grande misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Grande takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by La Grande.
La Grande throws a head kick but Centura moves out of range.
La Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Centura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Centura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Centura throws an overhand right that lands on La Grande's shoulder, as La Grande tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Centura throws a jab when La Grande was well out of range.
La Grande seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Centura ducks under a wild hook from La Grande.
La Grande connects with a jab.
Centura throws a jab but it's blocked by La Grande.
A jab from Centura misses.
La Grande swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Centura counters with a nice low kick that buckles La Grande's knee momentarily.
Centura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Centura scores with a punch to the head.
James La Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Grande slips a straight right by Centura.
La Grande thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Grande backing away here, and Centura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
La Grande misses with a straight right.
La Grande goes for a double leg but Centura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Centura continues to drive forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from La Grande. Centura does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Centura lands.#T2#
La Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Centura throws out the jab.
La Grande changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
La Grande slips under a jab.
Centura cracks La Grande with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Centura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Grande tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by La Grande.
Distor Centura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Grande waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Centura.#TD#
La Grande dives in and scores a takedown into Centura's guard.
La Grande trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Centura trying to control the position.
La Grande postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Centura seems keen to control La Grande's posture.
La Grande pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Centura is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Centura holds on and takes a little breather.
La Grande trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Centura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. La Grande manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Centura lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
La Grande looking for a guillotine here but Centura defends easily.
#SUB#
La Grande is looking for a triangle but Centura pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
La Grande wants to sweep but no luck.
Centura scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
La Grande working for a triangle but Centura defends it easily.
Centura working some strikes from top position.
Centura landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
La Grande is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Centura is aware though and is defending well.
La Grande will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Centura postures up.
La Grande keeping full guard, as Centura tries to pass. #SUB#
Centura got a little sloppy there for a moment and La Grande has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Centura has managed to get both his arms back between La Grande's legs - danger averted.
Centura postures up and lands a big shot to La Grande's brow.
Centura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
La Grande has momentary wrist control but Centura slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Distor Centura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
La Grande throws a chopping leg kick but Centura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
La Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
La Grande throws a jab when Centura was well out of range.
La Grande has a takedown stuffed.
La Grande needs to keep his hands up - Centura had a free shot at his head there.
La Grande moves away from the strike by Centura.
Centura misses with a series of wild punches.
La Grande tries to counter with a takedown but Centura is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Centura drops La Grande with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but La Grande looks back up at him and smiles so Centura waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
La Grande is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Grande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Centura.
La Grande appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
La Grande slips a straight right by Centura.
La Grande misses with a body shot.
#T1#
La Grande works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Centura defending well as La Grande loads up on a big left hand.
La Grande has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Centura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Centura throws a hook but La Grande avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Centura.
Centura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but La Grande is out of range.
Centura misses with a low kick.
Centura is looking to slow La Grande down with leg kicks.
La Grande misses with a takedown
and Centura counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James La Grande. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La Grande checks a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by La Grande or perhaps it was just good defense by Centura, which made it look bad. #T2#
Centura throws a hook to the side of La Grande's head but La Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
La Grande closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Centura to the mat! Centura manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Grande throws a strike but Centura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
La Grande keeping moving, preventing Centura from controlling successfully.
Centura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
La Grande is looking for a triangle but Centura pushes his legs off easily.
James La Grande overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
La Grande looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Centura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Centura lands a couple of elbows.
Centura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
La Grande is trying to keep Centura in close.
Centura trying to control but La Grande is working from the bottom.
Centura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Centura pushes down on La Grande's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Centura is pressing down on La Grande's thigh, looking to free his foot. La Grande is holding on for now.
La Grande is staying active underneath Centura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
La Grande is looking to control Centura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can La Grande avoid being mounted?
La Grande is concentrating on defense, preventing Centura from advancing position.
Centura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Centura is nestled in close to La Grande, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Centura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Centura trying to control from half guard but La Grande is working away.
La Grande trying to hold on to Centura's head to control him but Centura postures up.
Centura trying to control from half guard but La Grande is working away. #SUB#
La Grande looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Centura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Centura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Centura is nestled in close to La Grande, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh La Grande is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Centura lands with a punch from half guard.
Centura lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt La Grande quite badly. La Grande pulls Centura in close trying to recover. Centura postures up and lands two really hard shots that put La Grande on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but La Grande doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Distor Centura!
Distor Centura is the new welterweight champion!
Distor Centura decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Infinity: Sink or Swim
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1#
La Grande takes a swing at Laureana's ribcage but misses.
Laureana cracks La Grande with a good jab.
La Grande will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laureana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laureana misses with a body shot.
La Grande seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
James La Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Grande throws a body punch but Laureana moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Laureana misses.
Laureana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Grande.
Laureana misses the jab.
Laureana looks to land a right hand but La Grande moved out of range.
La Grande throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana misses with an uppercut. La Grande saw that one coming.
Laureana leaves La Grande with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
La Grande closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - La Grande lands in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB#
La Grande drops back, looking for a kneebar! Laureana looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Laureana looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Laureana! #REVB##SUB2#
Laureana has an Americana. La Grande didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Laureana is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Laureana hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Francisco Antonio Laureana!
Francisco Antonio Laureana seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Infinity: Broken Dreams
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Diego misses. #CL2#
Diego moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of La Grande backwards.
La Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of La Grande backwards.
Diego misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Grande with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as La Grande controls the action.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
La Grande has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diego after a bit of a struggle.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as La Grande controls his hands.
La Grande tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
La Grande drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James La Grande. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Diego.
La Grande landing some nice looking knees to the body.
La Grande goes for a takedown attempt but Diego pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diego lands with a hook. La Grande tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diego is looking to clinch but La Grande is avoiding it.
La Grande throwing a counter right hand but Diego manages to avoid it.
La Grande thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego throws a body punch but La Grande moves out of range.
Diego lands the left hand.#T2#
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
La Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Grande misses with a body punch
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
La Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but La Grande ducks down to avoid it.
La Grande looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
La Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
La Grande takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diego is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from La Grande.
La Grande misses with a right hand
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
La Grande throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Diego counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diego.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
La Grande tries to pull guard but Diego holds him up against the cage and eventually La Grande drops back down to his feet.
Diego tries a body shot but La Grande blocks it.
#T3#
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
La Grande has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diego after a bit of a struggle.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego digs a right hand into La Grande's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on La Grande's gas tank.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diego presses La Grande against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
La Grande tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diego avoids it.
Diego digs a right hand underneath La Grande's ribcage. La Grande let out a lung full of air as it connected.
La Grande tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diego smiles and moves away.
La Grande is breathing heavily.
Diego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4##CL2#
Diego instigates a clinch.
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!
A short uppercut from Diego.
La Grande blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego gets through La Grande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
La Grande tries to pull guard but Diego forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego gets through La Grande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
La Grande throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diego blocks it with crossed arms.
La Grande with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
La Grande wants a takedown.
La Grande looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spawn Diego dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
La Grande tries to score with a low kick but Diego moves his leg out of the way.
Diego attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
La Grande misses with a wild body shot.
La Grande throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Diego tries to counter with a clinch but La Grande shakes him off and moves away.
La Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
La Grande rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
La Grande avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Diego.
A big left from Diego misses.
La Grande looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Diego misses.
Spawn Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Diego has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego cracks La Grande with a nice body shot.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
La Grande tries to score a body lock takedown but Diego shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
La Grande wants a takedown but no success here.
Diego lands an uppercut.#T1#
La Grande tries to pull guard but Diego holds him up against the cage and eventually La Grande drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James La Grande. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La Grande jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diego walks away with a smile on his face. La Grande gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
La Grande takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Grande paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from La Grande. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
La Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Diego.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Diego takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diego lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Diego darts in and clinches La Grande up against the cage.
La Grande jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diego walks away with a smile on his face. La Grande gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego tries to clinch but La Grande is having none of it.
La Grande wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diego misses with a leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Diego lands a body punch.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
La Grande blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego works on La Grande's body with a couple of short punches.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Spawn Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Grande lands a good knee to the midsection. Diego won't want to take too many of those.
Diego tries a body shot but La Grande blocks it.
La Grande tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
La Grande has Diego pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diego manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but La Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
La Grande lands a good knee to the midsection. Diego won't want to take too many of those.
La Grande has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diego avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of La Grande backwards.
La Grande prevents a body shot from Diego.
La Grande has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diego after a bit of a struggle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diego - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
La Grande blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A hook to the body from Diego.
Diego prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
La Grande fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diego.
Diego misses with the head strike.
La Grande blocking some punches.
La Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Diego lands an uppercut.
La Grande blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by La Grande.
La Grande is trying to drag Diego to the mat but Diego just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by La Grande.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spawn Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
La Grande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
La Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Grande.
Diego punishes La Grande's body with a nice straight punch.
Diego tries to clinch but La Grande is having none of it.
La Grande tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diego defends well and La Grande ends up having to push Diego into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
La Grande lands a head kick!
La Grande throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
La Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from La Grande.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but La Grande swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
La Grande moves out of range as Diego throws a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Diego finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Diego scores with a shot to the side of La Grande's head.
Diego working aggressively here.
La Grande blocks an uppercut.
La Grande drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diego pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diego misses with a looping left.
La Grande avoids a punch combination nicely.
La Grande misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Diego wants to counter with a clinch but La Grande pushes him away.
Diego is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
La Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego looks to land a left hand but La Grande moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and pushes La Grande back into the cage.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of La Grandes head. #T2#
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Grande missing with knees to the body.
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!
La Grande drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diego gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James La Grande. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of La Grande backwards.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt La Grande or not.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Grande's elbow.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as La Grande controls the action.
La Grande prevents a body shot from Diego.
La Grande takes a shot to the head. #T3#
La Grande is working for takedown but Diego is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but La Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James La Grande has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
La Grande tries to pull guard but Diego won't allow it.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of La Grande backwards.
Diego is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
La Grande is rocked!
La Grande has Diego pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diego manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
La Grande is trying to trip Diego. He has hold of a leg but Diego is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. La Grande persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
La Grande stops Diego from standing up. #ES2#
Diego kicks La Grande off and gets to his feet.
A big right from La Grande misses.
Diego throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck La Grande on the side of the head.
La Grande shoots in looking for a takedown but Diego manages to keep the fight standing, pushing La Grande's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diego lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spawn Diego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diego has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spawn Diego!
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