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Event:
Highland Games 184
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Perez has closed the distance and engaged Lai in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Lai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Perez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lai prevents it.
Lai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Perez throws a head punch that misses.
Lai throws a punch but it's blocked by Perez.
Lai misses with some punches.
Lai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Perez has Lai pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Perez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lai tumbling to the mat - Perez dives into Lai's guard.
Perez throwing strikes from guard but Lai blocks nicely.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Perez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Perez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perez on the ground.
Perez pushing down on Lai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lai moves into full guard.
Perez forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Perez is looking for a kimura here.
Lai wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Perez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lai tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Perez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pascual Perez!
During a confident post fight interview, Pascual Perez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Highland Games 179
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Lai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henry circles away.#TD2#
Henry shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Henry showed some decent athleticism there.
Lai wants to control but Henry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henry scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lai won't allow Henry to pass to mount.
Lai trying to hold on to Henry 's head to control him but Henry postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lai trying to control here.
Henry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Henry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Henry is looking to pass Lai's guard but actually Lai recovers to full guard.
Henry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Henry postures up and lands a big shot to Lai's brow.
Henry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henry scoring with some ground and pound.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Henry trying to control but Lai is working from the bottom.
Henry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Lai with that takedown attempt.
Lai is looking to chop away at Henry 's legs.
Lai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Lai clinches with his opponent.
Henry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Poi Lai has been cut.
Henry unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lai is breathing heavily.#T3#
Henry using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Henry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lai misses with a punch to the body.
A knee to the head by Henry .
Henry landing knees to the head.
Henry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lai blocks it with crossed arms.
Henry scores a nice knee to the body.
Henry lands a nice elbow.
Henry looking to throw knees to the head but Lai is blocking nicely.
Henry lands a nice knee to the body.
Lai takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry scores with a knee to the head.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henry landing knees to the body.
Henry lands a knee to the head.
#T4#
Henry lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henry lands a knee to the head.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry lands an elbow just above Lai 's eye.
Henry scores with a knee to the head.
Henry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henry lands an elbow inside that Lai shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henry .
Henry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henry unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Henry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lai's face.
A knee to the head by Henry .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Henry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Poi Lai's cut.
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#
Henry clinches with his opponent.
Lai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henry lands an elbow that stopped Lai in his tracks for a moment.
Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lai has Henry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henry looking to throw knees to the head but Lai is blocking nicely.
Andrew Henry seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry lands a good knee to the midsection. Lai won't want to take too many of those.
Henry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry crunches a lovely knee into Lai's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henry obliges.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henry working Lai over with knees to the body.
Henry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Henry landing knees to the body.
Henry looking to throw knees to the head but Lai is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henry landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Henry .
Knees in the clinch landing for Henry .
Lai takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry crunches a lovely knee into Lai's ribcage.#T2#
Henry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henry scores with a knee to the head.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lai is trying to break free.
Lai takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henry unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Henry .
Henry lands an elbow inside.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henry putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Henry landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henry crunches a lovely knee into Lai's ribcage.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry tries a knee to the head but Lai blocks it.
#T3#
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lai takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henry scores a nice knee to the body.
Henry lands a nice knee to the body.
Henry lands an elbow inside that Lai shrugs off.
Henry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henry lands a damaging elbow.
Henry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lai's face.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry prevents Lai from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Henry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lai takes an elbow to the temple.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lai is trying to pull guard but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poi Lai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Henry .
Henry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lai takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henry .
Henry lands an elbow that stopped Lai in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Henry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Poi Lai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Henry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henry somewhat.#CL#
Lai clinches up against the cage.
Lai managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .
Lai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henry .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henry lands a damaging elbow.
Henry lands a knee to the head.
#T1#
Lai tries a body shot but Henry blocks it.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lai's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henry obliges.
Lai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henry has Lai pressed against the cage, preventing Lai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Henry lands an elbow that stopped Lai in his tracks for a moment.
Henry crunches a lovely knee into Lai's ribcage.
Henry with a knee to the head.
Henry connects with a knee to the head.
Henry landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lai takes an elbow to the temple.
Henry lands an elbow inside that Lai shrugs off. #T2#
Henry landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henry lands a knee to the head.
Henry landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henry putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lai is trying to break free.
Henry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
Henry lands a damaging elbow.
Henry landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Henry .
Henry avoids a wild elbow strike from Lai.
Lai is trying to push Henry away but Henry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Lai takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henry lands a good knee to the midsection. Lai won't want to take too many of those.
Henry scores with a knee to the head.
Henry scores a nice knee to the body.
Henry lands an elbow that stopped Lai in his tracks for a moment.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lai is trying to break free.
Henry working Lai over with knees to the body.
Henry lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Henry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henry lands a knee to the body.
Henry lands an elbow inside.
Henry with a knee to the head.
Lai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Henry scores with a knee to the head.
Henry lands a damaging elbow.
Henry lands an elbow just above Lai 's eye.
Henry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henry lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry tries a knee to the head but Lai blocks it.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but Lai blocks with his arms.
Poi Lai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew Henry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lai throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Henry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henry winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Henry !
Andrew Henry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lai.
Lai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brady slaps away a takedown attempt from Lai, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Brady gets a double leg takedown into Lai's guard.
Lai wants to get back to his feet but Brady passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Lai is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady wants to control but Lai is keeping him busy.
Brady is stalling here. Lai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brady seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Brady is trying to get back to half guard.
Brady knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lai on the ground.
Brady keeping his opponent close.
Brady is looking to regain half guard here but Lai keeps moving and retains side control.
Lai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brady keeps working.
Brady gets back to half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lai trying to control the action but Brady is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brady makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brady.
Lai trying to control the position from guard on top but Brady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brady is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Lai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brady 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.
Brady on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brady tries to get out of the position.
Brady is looking to stand up but Lai isn't so interested in that idea.
Brady is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lai shoots for a double leg takedown but Brady sprawls well. He's pushed Lai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sam Brady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poi Lai.
Brady leaves Lai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brady tries to close the distance and clinch but Lai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brady tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brady defends well and Lai ends up having to push Brady into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brady tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lai staying out of range there.
Lai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brady is fending him off so far but Lai persists. Nope, Brady circles away and we're back to standing.
Brady tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Brady shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brady showed some decent athleticism there.
Lai is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Brady 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##TD#
Brady shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lai's guard.#ES2#
Lai manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lai looking for a takedown.
Lai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brady drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lai pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Lai. #TD#
Brady closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lai to the mat! Lai manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lai is keeping the position for now.
Lai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brady stops Lai from standing up. #T1#
Brady trying to control the position from guard on top but Lai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brady advances position into side control!
Brady working the head and body with strikes.
Brady controls the position from side control.
Sam Brady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lai is looking to reverse the position.
Brady is looking to take a break and control but Lai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Brady decides to stand back up. Brady steps back and let's Lai get back to his feet.#CL2#
Lai takes the fight into the clinch.
Lai jumps guard but Brady turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lai wants to stall.
Lai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sam Brady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poi Lai.
Brady is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3#
Brady controlling the action here for a moment.
Brady gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Brady stops a takedown attempt from Lai.
Brady tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lai's elbow.
Brady is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lai is defending well.
Brady jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lai walks away with a smile on his face. Brady gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brady shoots in and drives through. Lai sprawls well.
Lai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brady seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brady avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brady takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4##TD#
Brady looking to score a takedown here. Lai is defending well but Brady drives through and ends up in Lai's guard.#ES2#
Lai manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lai jumps guard but Brady turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lai tries to pull guard but Brady forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lai is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brady gets underhooks to prevent Lai's takedown attempt.
Brady jumps guard but Lai stands there with Brady around his waist. Brady gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brady is stalling here.
Lai prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Poi Lai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Brady scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Lai throws Brady to one side and escapes!
Brady fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lai shoots in and drives through. Brady sprawls well.
Sam Brady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lai is defended easily by Brady.
Brady misses with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Brady drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brady wants to control from the top but Lai keeps moving.
Brady is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Brady tries to free his leg and advance position but Lai is retaining full guard.
Brady postures up.
#SU#
Brady gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Brady gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sam Brady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poi Lai.#BC#
Brady manages to break the clinch.
Lai throws a combination. Brady tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lai looks for the body kick but Brady saw that one coming.
Lai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lai shoots for a takedown but Brady saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Lai misses with a two punch combination.
Brady throws a sloppy head kick and Lai moves out of range easily.
Brady throws the left hand but Lai avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Brady dives in and scores a takedown into Lai's guard.#SU#
Brady decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lai, up you get!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brady is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brady pinned against the cage. Brady gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brady manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Brady shoots in and gets a takedown into Lai's guard.#T3#
Brady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brady showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brady trying to control the position from guard on top but Lai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Brady stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Brady shoots for a double leg takedown but Lai sprawls well. He's pushed Brady's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lai.
Brady throws a sloppy head kick and Lai moves out of range easily. #CL#
Lai gets tackled into the cage by Brady. Brady maintains the clinch.
Brady is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lai is defending well for now.
Brady leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Brady breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brady circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Brady showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brady has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Brady!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Lai fails to land the takedown.
Luiz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lai tries to clinch up.
Luiz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luiz swivels and escapes.
Luiz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Luiz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lai.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poi Lai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lai moves out of range as Luiz strikes.
Luiz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lai circles away quickly and effectively.
Lai tries to counter by clinching up but Luiz breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Luiz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Lai has Luiz up against the cage in a clinch.
Lai tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luiz. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luiz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lai wants to break free but Luiz has control.
A short left from Luiz.
Lai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luiz walks away with a smile on his face. Lai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Luiz counters with a right hand to the body.
Lai is breathing heavily.
Luiz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luiz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lai.
Luiz loads up on a big right hand but Lai slips the punch.
Lai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luiz.
Lai throws a jab but it's blocked by Luiz.
Luiz misses with a hook. Lai ducked under it nicely.
Lai throws a quick counter head kick but Luiz was just out of range.
Luiz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poi Lai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Lai shoots in but Luiz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A right-left combo lands from Luiz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Luiz. Beautiful body shot.
Luiz stuns Lai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luiz throws out a powerful jab.
Luiz's corner calls for a 1-2. Luiz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No joy there for Luiz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Luiz rushes Lai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Luiz can't find room to land a body shot as Lai controls the action.
Luiz pushes Lai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Luiz.
Luiz tries a body shot but Lai blocks it.
Luiz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lai backwards.
Luiz scores with a shot to the side of Lai's head.
Luiz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lai.
Luiz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luiz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luiz scores with a shot to the side of Lai's head.
Luiz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luiz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luiz can't find room to land a body shot as Lai controls the action.
Luiz lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Luiz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luiz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Luiz.
Luiz lands a right hand.
Luiz lands a nice shot to the body.
Luiz lands a body punch.
Luiz lands with a left to the head.
Luiz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luiz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luiz can't find room to land a body shot as Lai controls the action.
Luiz pushes Lai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lai wants a takedown.
A short right from Luiz.
Luiz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Luiz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Luiz 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#
Luiz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luiz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lai was well out of range. Poor timing from Luiz.
Lai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luiz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Luiz closes the distance and pushes Lai back into the cage.
Lai jumps guard but Luiz stands there with Lai around his waist. Lai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luiz misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Luiz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luiz lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Luiz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
A short right from Luiz on the inside.
Lai is trying to pull guard but Luiz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poi Lai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luiz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luiz pushes Lai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luiz tries to work over Lai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luiz digs a right hand into Lai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lai's gas tank.
Luiz lands with a right to the head.
Luiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luiz tries to work over Lai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luiz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lai's elbow.
Luiz digs a right hand into Lai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lai's gas tank.
Luiz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luiz lands a left hand.
Luiz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luiz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lai backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luiz lands a body punch.
Luiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Luiz lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luiz.
Luiz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Lai is rocked!
Luiz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Lai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lai seems to have got his legs back now.
Luiz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luiz lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Luiz.
Luiz presses Lai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Luiz.
Luiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luiz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Luiz.
Still in the clinch, Luiz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luiz cracks Lai with a nice body shot.#T3#
Luiz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Luiz gets through Lai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luiz digs a right hand underneath Lai's ribcage. Lai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luiz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luiz lands with a right to the head.
Luiz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lai's elbow.
Luiz lands with a light punch inside.
Luiz gets through Lai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Lai pulls guard.
Luiz postures up in Lai's guard and throws a big left but Lai blocks it.
Luiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Luiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luiz looking to pass the guard.
Luiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Lai is trying to keep Luiz in close.
Luiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Luiz looking to pass the guard.
Lai has a closed guard, preventing Luiz from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Luiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Luiz throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luiz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lai has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Luiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lai takes one on the button.
Lai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luiz swats away the attempt to clinch by Lai.
Lai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luiz.
Lai has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lai tries for a takedown but Luiz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab by Luiz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lai closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Luiz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lai! Luiz lets Lai back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T1#
Lai ducks into an uppercut from Luiz and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernando Luiz!
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