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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Shavershian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Laraque is breathing heavily.
Laraque misses with an uppercut
#KD2#
and Shavershian counters with a head kick that drops Laraque - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground! #SUB2#
Laraque is defending against the submission attempts here by Shavershian.
#SUB2#
Shavershian is trying for a kimura here. Laraque looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Shavershian wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aziz Shavershian!
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Event:
MMANIAK 30 - West vs Sullivan
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Williamson staying out of range there.
Laraque misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Williamson shoots in and gets a takedown into Laraque's guard.
Williamson throws a big right hand that misses.
Williamson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laraque's head.
Laraque seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Williamson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laraque's head.
Williamson throws a strike but Laraque rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##ES2#
Williamson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Williamson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laraque after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Laraque breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Williamson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Laraque did well to prevent Williamson getting side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Williamson lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Williamson lands a nice short elbow.
Laraque has hold of Williamson's hands but Williamson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Williamson thows a huge punch but Laraque dodges it nicely.
Williamson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Williamson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Laraque with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Williamson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laraque defending well though.
Williamson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williamson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Laraque is trying to stand.
Williamson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Williamson drops an elbow to the side of Laraque's head.
Williamson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Laraque taking some punishment here, with Williamson in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Williamson connects with a nice short shot to Laraque's temple. #T2#
Williamson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williamson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laraque defending well though.
Williamson winds up and cracks Laraque with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Georges Laraque has been cut.
Williamson working over Laraque with some ground and pound. Laraque looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Williamson working Laraque over with strikes.
Laraque is breathing heavily.
Williamson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Laraque quite badly. Laraque pulls Williamson in close trying to recover. Williamson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Laraque on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Laraque doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Williamson!
Carl Williamson made sure to mention his sponsor, Versus in his post fight interview.
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Event:
OFC 263: Quarantine
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Lazaro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laraque, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Lazaro decides to pull guard.
Laraque trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lazaro's guard.
Lazaro has momentary wrist control but Laraque slips an elbow through the middle.
Laraque tries to stand but Lazaro is controlling from the bottom.
Laraque is looking to work some ground and pound but Lazaro has wrist control.
Lazaro working a defensive guard here.
Lazaro is adopting a defensive guard.
Laraque throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Laraque postures up and lands a big shot to Lazaro's brow.
Lazaro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laraque with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lazaro manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Lazaro tries a body shot but Laraque blocks it.
Lazaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laraque.
Laraque looks winded!
Lazaro lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Lazaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laraque tries for a takedown but Lazaro circles away easily
and Lazaro counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Georges Laraque has been cut.#CL#
Lazaro darts in and clinches Laraque up against the cage.
Lazaro scores with a shot to the side of Laraque's head.
Lazaro cracks Laraque with a nice body shot.
Lazaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lazaro.
A right hand to the body from Lazaro.
#BC#
Lazaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Lazaro catches Laraque napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Laraque to the canvas!
#T2#
Lazaro throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing that Lazaro has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Laraque avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lazaro throwing strikes from guard but Laraque blocks nicely.
Lazaro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lazaro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lazaro throws a big elbow that misses.
Lazaro cracks Laraque with a solid left hand.
Lazaro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lazaro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Laraque's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Georges Laraque's cut even more.
Lazaro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laraque on the ground.
Lazaro is looking to work some ground and pound but Laraque has wrist control.
Laraque preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lazaro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laraque utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Lazaro is looking to work some ground and pound but Laraque has wrist control.
Lazaro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laraque's head.
Lazaro wants to control from the top but Laraque keeps moving. #SU#
Lazaro gets to his feet - Laraque follows without any prompting. #TD#
Laraque gets caught napping as Lazaro dives in and scores a takedown. Laraque manages to retain guard.
Lazaro wants to control from the top but Laraque keeps moving.
Lazaro throwing strikes but missing.
Lazaro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lazaro landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lazaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Lazaro works over Laraque with some ground and pound from guard.
Laraque preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lazaro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lazaro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#
The cut above Georges Laraque's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lazaro with a nice head shot there.#CUT#
Georges Laraque's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Georges Laraque's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paulo Lazaro!
After the big win, Paulo Lazaro made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MayheM sportswear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
OFC 256: Parker vs Il Sung
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Laraque looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laraque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gagnon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD#
and Laraque counters with a crisp one two that drops Gagnon! Laraque thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gagnon to his feet! Gagnon is in big trouble!
Laraque goes for a small jab and connects. Now Laraque goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Gagnon stumbles back but Laraque runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Gagnon to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Gagnon will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Georges Laraque!
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Event:
OFC 246: New Era
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Laraque seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Laraque moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Banner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banner tries to bum rush Laraque with a series of wild strikes but Laraque uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Laraque misses.
Tony Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laraque throws a left and a right that both miss
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laraque.
Banner lands a nice hook to Laraque's body. Laraque takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laraque throws a series of punches but Banner avoids them all with ease.
Laraque swats away the attempt to clinch by Banner.
Banner misses with a double jab.
Banner throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Laraque counters with a crisp one two that drops Banner! Laraque thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Banner to his feet! Banner is in big trouble!
Banner looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laraque.
Laraque looks to land a combination but Banner avoids it well. #T1#
Laraque swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Banner counters with a nice body shot.
Laraque darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laraque misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Banner closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Laraque's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Laraque lands a left and a right that send Banner crashing to the mat, dazed. Laraque thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Banner is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banner is still on wobbly legs! Can Laraque finish him?
Banner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laraque tries to avoid it but Banner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laraque to the ground. Laraque escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Laraque has cracked Banner with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Laraque lands another huge swinging hook and Banner tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Banner, before Laraque can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Georges Laraque!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Gatti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laraque.
Laraque closes the distance but Gatti moves to the side
and Gatti counters with a thumping low kick.
Georges Laraque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gatti. That's going to slow Laraque down.
Gatti cracks a nice hook into Laraque's ribs.
Laraque throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gatti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gatti tries to counter with a takedown but Laraque is quick to defend against it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gatti.#CUT#
It looks like Georges Laraque has been cut.
Gatti connects with a body shot that sends Laraque's belly button to the back.
Gatti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gatti scores with a leg kick.
Gatti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laraque.
Gatti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Laraque has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laraque there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Gatti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laraque takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laraque darts in trying to clinch
and Gatti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Laraque looks winded!
Gatti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laraque doesn't seem bothered though. #T1##TD2#
Laraque closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gatti to the mat! Gatti manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Gatti has his feet on Laraque's thighs here. He's pushed Laraque off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Laraque screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonel Gatti!
Post fight, an emotional Leonel Gatti said 'Yeah!, I was confident I could win I tell you. I want to thank the guys at my camp in las vegas. '.
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Event:
VTFC Final Battle
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1#
A lazy body kick from Heartoway
and Laraque counters with a left to the body.
Laraque misses the jab.
Heartoway misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been told by Laraque's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Heartoway moves out of range of the body kick from Laraque.
Heartoway is trying to counter with his kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heartoway. That's going to slow Laraque down.
Maple Heartoway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heartoway bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Heartoway moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Heartoway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laraque looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heartoway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Laraque misses.
A big right from Laraque misses.
Laraque fails to land with a series of punches.
Laraque has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Heartoway.
Laraque is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Heartoway closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Heartoway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Heartoway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heartoway goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Georges Laraque has been cut.
Heartoway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laraque has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heartoway throws a front kick that sends Laraque stumbling back into the cage.
Heartoway plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Heartoway throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Laraque avoids the head kick by Heartoway.
Heartoway takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heartoway lands a head kick. Laraque smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
Georges Laraque's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laraque throws a body punch but Heartoway moves out of range.
Heartoway lands an overhand right.
Laraque pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Heartoway.
Laraque lands with a straight right. Heartoway didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Laraque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heartoway moves away.
A solid body kick from Heartoway.
Heartoway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laraque connects with a body shot that sends Heartoway's belly button to the back.
Heartoway throws a solid leg kick but Laraque takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Heartoway.
Heartoway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laraque.
Heartoway looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Heartoway tries a head kick but it misses.
Heartoway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Laraque counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heartoway thinking.
A combination from Laraque does no damage.
Laraque scores with a body shot.
Laraque throws a body shot but no joy.
Heartoway misses with a head kick.
Laraque misses with a straight right.
Laraque throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Laraque scores with a hook to the body. Heartoway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laraque. Heartoway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laraque moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHeartoway.
Heartoway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laraque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heartoway was well out of range. Poor timing from Laraque.
Heartoway is looking to land body kicks.
Laraque appears to be looking for a big counter.
Heartoway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laraque connects with a body shot that sends Heartoway's belly button to the back.
Laraque pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Heartoway back to the cage. Laraque follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick misses from Laraque.
Heartoway dodges the punch combination from Laraque.
Laraque digs a good hook to Heartoway's body.
Laraque digs a good hook to Heartoway's body.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heartoway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laraque.
Heartoway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laraque changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laraque misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Laraque rushes Heartoway and presses him up against the cage.
Laraque misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Laraque.
Heartoway is looking to control Laraque's arms but Laraque gets an underhook and turns him. Now Heartoway has his back to the cage.
Laraque goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heartoway prevents it.
Laraque has a couple of punches blocked by Heartoway.
Heartoway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laraque's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Georges Laraque will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Georges Laraque'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#
Laraque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laraque moves out of range of the body kick from Heartoway.
Heartoway tried to score with a low kick but Laraque checks it.
A quick step to the side and Laraque tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laraque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laraque throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Georges Laraque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laraque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Heartoway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Heartoway. Laraque shrugs it off though.
Laraque will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Laraque misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Heartoway rushes Laraque and presses him up against the cage.
Heartoway manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Laraque tries to circle away but Heartoway has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Laraque misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Heartoway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heartoway tries a head kick but it misses.
Laraque throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Laraque is looking to wear down Heartoway with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Heartoway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heartoway moves away from the strike by Laraque.
Heartoway tries a head kick but it misses.
Heartoway is breathing heavily.
Heartoway throws a sloppy head kick
and Laraque makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Laraque. Those never looked like landing.
Heartoway throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heartoway checks a leg kick.
Laraque scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Heartoway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laraque fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laraque cracks Heartoway with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laraque misses with a head kick.
Heartoway counters with a body kick.
Laraque fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heartoway on the side of the head.
No joy there for Laraque, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heartoway lands with a slapping head kick.
Laraque throws a head kick that misses.
Laraque is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heartoway can do to turn this around?
Laraque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heartoway looks for the body kick but Laraque saw that one coming.
Laraque throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Laraque misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heartoway moves out of range as Laraque strikes.
And Heartoway responds with a good body kick, but Laraque manages to step out the way in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laraque. Heartoway does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Heartoway responds with a good body kick, but Laraque manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Laraque misses with a wild body shot.
Heartoway lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Heartoway tries to move into range but Laraque moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Laraque throws a head kick but Heartoway moves out of range.
Laraque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Heartoway blocks the body kick.
Laraque lands a glancing blow to the side of Heartoway's head.
Laraque jabs Heartoway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Heartoway throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Heartoway throws a sloppy head kick
and Laraque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heartoway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laraque connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Heartoway scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laraque scores with a body shot.
Laraque looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laraque tries to close the distance and clinch but Heartoway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Heartoway checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A combination from Laraque does no damage.
Heartoway misses with a straight left.
Heartoway tries a head kick but it misses.
Laraque is looking for a counter combo.
Laraque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heartoway avoids the head kick by Laraque.
Heartoway throws a front kick that sends Laraque stumbling back into the cage.
Laraque throws a body shot but no joy.
Heartoway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Heartoway moves forwards but Laraque connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Heartoway tries to land a front kick but Laraque steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heartoway throws a front kick that sends Laraque stumbling back into the cage.
Laraque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Laraque dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Georges Laraque'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Heartoway blocks a head kick by Laraque.
A good leg kick by Heartoway.
Heartoway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laraque throws a leg kick that misses.
Heartoway tries a head kick but it misses.
Laraque fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laraque takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Heartoway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laraque connects with a jab.
Laraque checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Laraque.
Heartoway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laraque just misses with a punch to the body.
Heartoway takes a swing at Laraque's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laraque darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Heartoway fakes the leg kick and cracks Laraque in the body.
Laraque slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Laraque scores with a body shot.
Laraque's corner calls for a 1-2. Laraque obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Laraque misses.
Sloppy strikes from Laraque. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Laraque. That snapped Heartoway's head back.
Laraque listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Heartoway is rocked!
Laraque tests Heartoway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heartoway is still on wobbly legs! Can Laraque finish him?
Laraque looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Laraque backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Heartoway's temple! It sends Heartoway violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Laraque celebrates and the doctors try to help Heartoway!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Georges Laraque!
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Event:
VTFC: Proving Grounds 4
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Laraque lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fare doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Fare.
Fare misses with a hook
and Laraque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laraque misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Fare counters with a shoot takedown. Laraque fights it but they end up in guard.
Fare is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fare passes Laraque's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laraque wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fare is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Fare is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Laraque can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fare lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T1#
Fare content just to control the position here.
Fare lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Laraque hang on?
Fare looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laraque knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fare on the ground.
Laraque squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fare wants to take his opponent's back but Laraque doesn't allow it.
Laraque wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T2#
Fare unloads with some shots from mount but Laraque bucks and avoids them well.
Fare takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laraque really wants to buck Fare off and get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Fare swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Laraque is now in Fare's guard. A big mistake from Fare there, giving up the dominant position!
Fare pulls Laraque in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laraque working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Laraque stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Fare throws up his legs and catches Laraque in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Laraque tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Fare! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tom Fare!
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Event:
VTFC: Proving Grounds 3
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Laraque fails to land with a series of punches.
New misses with a takedown attempt
and Laraque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laraque jabs at New's body.
Laraque lands with a straight right. New didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Tommy New has been cut.
New takes a swing at Laraque's ribcage but misses.
Laraque lands with a nice body punch.
Laraque stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
New fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Laraque.
New tries to counter with a takedown but Laraque is quick to defend against it.
Laraque pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Laraque has knocked New down with a huge combo! Laraque steps away and waves a wobbly New back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
New is rocked!
New has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laraque cracks New with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Georges Laraque!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Laraque with a hook.
Laraque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laraque swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Laraque sprawls and moves away.
Laraque misses with a double jab.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Laraque sprawls and moves away.
Laraque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson slips a straight right by Laraque.
Johnson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Laraque throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson tries to counter by clinching up but Laraque breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson checks a low kick from Laraque.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque misses with a head kick.
Johnson tries to counter by clinching up but Laraque breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Laraque is quick to defend against it.
Laraque misses the jab.
Laraque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Laraque misses with a hook.#CL2#
Laraque closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Laraque breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laraque is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Laraque misses with a low kick.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laraque.
As Laraque tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Laraque manages to avoid the attempt.
Laraque misses with a looping right.
Laraque misses with a left hand #CL#
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Laraque tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2##BC2#
Laraque breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laraque misses with a series of wild punches.
Georges Laraque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Laraque clinches. #TD#
Johnson pulls guard.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laraque is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Laraque lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Laraque landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Laraque throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Laraque throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Laraque looking to pass the guard.
Johnson pulls Laraque in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Laraque is retaining full guard.
Laraque has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Laraque is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4##ES2#
Laraque is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Johnson pulls Laraque into guard.
Laraque keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laraque throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Laraque postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laraque on the ground.
Laraque content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laraque scoring with some ground and pound.
Laraque in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laraque lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Laraque loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Laraque dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laraque has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laraque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson slips a jab from Laraque.
As Laraque tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Laraque manages to avoid the attempt.
Laraque throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Laraque is quick to defend against it.
Laraque connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Laraque misses with a combination
#CL#
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
#BC2#
Laraque manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Nice jab there from Laraque.
Georges Laraque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laraque throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Georges Laraque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laraque throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Laraque is breathing heavily.
Laraque tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Johnson pulls Laraque into guard.
Laraque working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laraque is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Laraque throwing strikes but missing.
Laraque missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson controlling Laraque's posture.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laraque is one step ahead there.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laraque.
Laraque with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson pulls Laraque in close to his closed guard and prevents Laraque from doing any damage or advancing position.
Georges Laraque has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Laraque is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laraque works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Laraque won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Laraque working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've been informed that Laraque has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Laraque slips an elbow through the middle.
Laraque postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Laraque connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Laraque slips an elbow through the middle.
Laraque working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Johnson keeping full guard, as Laraque tries to pass.
Laraque lands a couple of elbows.
Laraque working some strikes from top position.
Laraque chips away with some ground and pound.
Laraque working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Laraque is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laraque works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Laraque working some strikes from top position.
Laraque lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Laraque postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Johnson covers up, he's hurt! Laraque keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Laraque and the ref steps in to end the fight! Laraque can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georges Laraque!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Rush shoots in but no luck this time.
Laraque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rush moves away.
Laraque throws a head kick but Rush moves out of range.
Laraque lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Laraque. Beautiful body shot.
Laraque swats away the attempt to clinch by Rush.
Laraque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rush.
Rush throws a sloppy head kick and Laraque moves out of range easily.
Laraque lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laraque.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rush throws a combination that misses
and Laraque counters with a stiff right hand.
Laraque throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Laraque looks to move away, Rush throws a big counter combo but Laraque just gets out of the way.
Laraque takes a swing at Rush's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Laraque takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rush tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Laraque defends well and Rush ends up having to push Laraque into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Laraque appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rush is breathing heavily.
Rush moves out of range as Laraque strikes.
Rush lands a jab to the head.
Laraque connects with a single shot there.
Laraque lands a nice looking body shot.
Laraque scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Georges Laraque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rush moves out of range as Laraque throws a body kick.
Laraque cracks Rush with a good jab.
Rush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rush seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Laraque digs a good hook to Rush's body.
Laraque looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laraque lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Laraque.
Laraque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Laraque lands a body shot.
Laraque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laraque throws a series of punches but Rush avoids them all with ease.
Laraque is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rush rather than just go for the knockout.
Laraque scores with a hook to the body. Rush takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laraque keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Laraque scores with a shot to the body.
Laraque cracks Rush with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laraque catches Rush with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rush tries to move into range but Laraque moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#
Rush is rocked!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Laraque. Rush shrugs it off though.
Laraque lands a nice shot to the body.
Laraque throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Oh Rush is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rush keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Laraque lands with a good body shot.
Rush seems to have got his legs back now.
Laraque throws a sloppy head kick and Rush moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Laraque. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laraque.
Laraque throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rush.
Laraque throws a series of punches but Rush moves out of range. #CL2#
Laraque instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Laraque pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laraque misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Rush misses.
Laraque looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laraque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Laraque throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rush stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laraque throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rush tries to clinch but Laraque moves out of range.
Laraque digs a good hook to Rush's body.
Rush takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laraque scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Laraque.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laraque.
Laraque scores with a jab.
Laraque checks a low kick from Rush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laraque cracks a nice hook into Rush's ribs.
Rush has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laraque finds it's way round the side to connect with Rush's head.
Laraque connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Laraque dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Laraque jabs at Rush's body.
Rush tries to bum rush Laraque with a series of wild strikes but Laraque uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laraque looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laraque scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Laraque lands a left and a right that send Rush crashing to the mat, dazed. Laraque thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CL2#
Laraque clinches. #BC#
Rush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rush throws a right hand that Laraque ducks under and follows up with a left that Laraque also avoids with ease.
Laraque lands a nice hook to Rush's body. Rush takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab, jab by Laraque - just one landing.
Nice jab there from Laraque.
Laraque jabs at Rush's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rush takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rush takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Laraque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laraque lands a body shot.
Laraque misses with a double jab.
Laraque throws a series of strikes that have Rush backpedaling.
Laraque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rush was well out of range. Poor timing from Laraque.
Laraque has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kevin Rush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laraque looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laraque uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laraque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Laraque.
A leg kick checked by Rush.
Laraque changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rush takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body punch from Laraque. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laraque, as that shot connected.
Rush blocks a head kick by Laraque.
Rush half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Laraque misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laraque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rush takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laraque has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laraque pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laraque works the jab nicely.
Rush takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Laraque does it's job there.
Rush takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rush moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rush avoids the head kick by Laraque.
#T3#
Rush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laraque throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rush stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laraque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laraque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laraque misses with a body shot.
Laraque tests Rush's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laraque takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Laraque lands a glancing blow to the side of Rush's head.
Laraque fails to land with a series of punches.
Rush wants to clinch up but Laraque keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Laraque misses.
Rush takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Laraque punishes Rush's body with a nice straight punch.
Laraque scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rush slips a jab and a cross from Laraque.
Laraque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rush or perhaps it was just good defense by Laraque, which made it look bad.
Laraque lands a right hook to the body.
Rush fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laraque throws out a counter right but Rush avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laraque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laraque lands with a straight right. Rush didn't see that one coming.
Laraque fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Laraque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rush wants to clinch
and Laraque counters with a nice body shot.
Rush looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Laraque's corner calls for a 1-2. Laraque obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rush misses with a wild body shot.
Laraque digs a good body shot into Rush's ribs.
Laraque misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Laraque lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush with a poor takedown
and Laraque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laraque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Laraque looks to move away, Rush throws a big counter combo but Laraque just gets out of the way.
Laraque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laraque ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Laraque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rush has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rush there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laraque darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Georges Laraque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laraque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laraque lands with a hook. Rush tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laraque throws a nice looking combination but Rush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rush appears to be looking for a big counter.
Laraque is looking to clinch but Rush is avoiding it.
Rush avoids the head kick by Laraque.
Laraque slips a jab and a cross from Rush.
Laraque lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Laraque.
Laraque misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Rush on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laraque looks to land a combination but Rush avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Laraque. No joy for Rush on that attempt. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laraque thuds a left hand into Rush's body.
Laraque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rush manages to avoid it.
Laraque tests Rush's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rush fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laraque on the side of the head.
Laraque lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Laraque does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laraque looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laraque thows a leg kick but Rush checks it
and Laraque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laraque lands a lovely overhand right.
Laraque looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3#
Laraque lands a head shot.
Laraque punishes Rush's body with a nice straight punch.
Laraque scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Laraque.
Laraque tries a head kick but it misses.
Laraque throws a head kick that misses.
Rush throws a combination that misses
and Laraque counters with a nice body shot.
Laraque slips a straight right by Rush.
Laraque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rush keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laraque throws a nice looking combination but Rush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laraque blocks a jab.
Georges Laraque is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Rush is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laraque sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laraque! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laraque plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Laraque stuffs the takedown.
Laraque swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Rush. Those never looked like landing.
Laraque lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rush checks a leg kick nicely.
Laraque lands a right hook to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rush. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Laraque lands a nice hook to Rush's body. Rush takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rush takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Laraque. Those never looked like landing.
Laraque just misses with a punch to the body.
Kevin Rush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rush misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Laraque comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laraque 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Laraque!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Laraque shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Laraque turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laraque tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ryan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laraque somewhat.
It looked like Ryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ryan looks for a takedown but Laraque sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque connects with a body shot that sends Ryan's belly button to the back.
Ryan dodges the punch combination from Laraque.
#T1#
Laraque shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lyndon Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges Laraque.#CL2#
Laraque clinches up with Ryan and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Laraque's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Laraque stops a takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ryan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Laraque escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laraque throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Ryan counters with a takedown into side control.
Laraque is trying to get back to his feet.#SU#
Ryan decides to stand back up.
Laraque looks winded!
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
Laraque dives in and grabs Ryan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes down on Laraque's head and hops out.#T2#
Laraque tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ryan is able to avoid easily.
Laraque tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laraque. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan throws a big counter combination but Laraque scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Laraque throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ryan shoots in and drives through. Laraque sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laraque throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Ryan counters by moving into the clinch.
Laraque tries to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling the position.
Ryan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Ryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Georges Laraque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laraque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laraque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan is looking to counter the offense by Laraque and move into the clinch.#T3#
Laraque scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ryan staying out of range there.
Ryan shoots for a double leg takedown but Laraque sprawls well. He's pushed Ryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Laraque now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Laraque throws a head kick that misses.
Laraque throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
#CL#
Laraque tries to keep at a distance but Ryan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryan is looking for a takedown.
Laraque is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryan has double underhooks. #T4#
Laraque is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Laraque is trying to break free.#BC#
Ryan manages to break the clinch.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laraque as he jumps to the side.
Laraque misses the shot to the body.
Ryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Laraque misses with a body kick.
Laraque lands with an uppercut that bounces Ryan off the cage and back into range.
Laraque swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan throws a quick counter head kick but Laraque was just out of range.
Laraque misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Laraque dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ryan avoids the head kick by Laraque.
Laraque throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Laraque throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Laraque misses.
Laraque fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Laraque.
Laraque is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ryan rather than just go for the knockout.
Laraque throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Laraque is breathing heavily.
Laraque attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Laraque throws a body shot but no joy.
Laraque just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRyan.
Laraque will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryan darts in looking for a takedown but Laraque gets double underhooks and turns Ryan into the cage.
Laraque misses with a body kick.
Laraque misses with a head kick.
Laraque misses the body punch
and Ryan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Laraque rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ryan counters with a left and a right that stings Laraque.
Laraque blocks a head kick by Ryan.
#T2#
Laraque misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Ryan counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU#
Ryan stands up and beckons Laraque to his feet.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Ryan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ryan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laraque scores with a push kick.
Ryan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Laraque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyndon Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laraque rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laraque lands a head kick. Ryan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Laraque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laraque.
Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laraque is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, Laraque circles away and we're back to standing.
Laraque jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
Laraque circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Lyndon Ryan has been cut.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laraque.
Ryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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!
Laraque shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Laraque defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Laraque into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan shoots in and drives through. Laraque sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Laraque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lyndon Ryan's cut.
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#
Laraque throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Laraque circles away easily
and Laraque counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Ryan.
Georges Laraque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laraque misses with a double jab.
Laraque misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan takes one to the chin there.
Laraque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laraque misses with a hook.
Laraque takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laraque but Laraque pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Laraque throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Laraque tries to get set, Ryan tries to push him back and clinch up but Laraque manages to avoid the attempt.
Laraque will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Laraque is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laraque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laraque throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
It looked like Ryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Ryan moves in looking to clinch but Laraque pushes him off.
Laraque only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laraque as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyndon Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Ryan with that takedown attempt.
Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Laraque sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lyndon Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Laraque drives through with a takedown into Ryan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Laraque preventing the sweep.
Laraque wants to stand but Ryan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ryan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Laraque gets to his feet. Ryan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Laraque has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Laraque throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laraque defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryan.
Laraque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Laraque throws a solid leg kick but Ryan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laraque.
It looked like Ryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Laraque.
Laraque misses with a low kick.
Georges Laraque is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laraque shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryan but Ryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Laraque uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ryan has time to react.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Laraque comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laraque 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Laraque!
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Date: Apr 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Laraque shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bernard is trying to defend but Laraque finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Laraque looks winded!#SUB#
Bernard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bernard wants to get back to full guard.
Bernard trying to control from the bottom.
Bernard tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Laraque has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bernard sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard missing with punches from the bottom.
Laraque wants to stand up but Bernard is controlling the position.
Laraque blocks the strikes from Bernard.
Bernard really is a fat lump.
Bernard is looking for a sweep. Laraque is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Bernard looking for submissions off his back.
Bernard wants to control but Laraque is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laraque tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bernard.
Bernard wants to improve his position but Laraque is controlling well.
Bernard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bernard trying to control from the bottom.
Bernard is trying to get back to full guard.
Bernard controlling the position for now.
Bernard trying to control but Laraque postures up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like Laraque is going to stand back up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laraque blocks a head kick by Bernard.
Bernard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laraque but Laraque pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bernard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bernard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Laraque decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bernard is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Laraque tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bernard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laraque is working away from the top position though.
Laraque seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bernard is controlling Laraque's trapped leg to prevent Laraque from advancing to side control.
Bernard trying to control here.
#SU2#
Laraque decides to stand up.
Laraque throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laraque looks to land a left hand but Bernard moved out of range nicely.
Bernard tries to counter by clinching up but Laraque breaks away and moves out of range.
Bernard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bernard lands a two punch combo.
Georges Laraque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Laraque shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bernard's guard.
Bernard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laraque is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernard is looking to sweep but instead, Laraque has passed into half guard.
Bernard moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Laraque dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bernard dives in for a single leg takedown but Laraque sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bernard throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Bernard instigates a clinch.
Laraque looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Bernard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Laraque as Bernard shoots in.
Bernard throws a sloppy head kick and Laraque moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laraque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bernard looks to score with a jab to the body but Laraque is just out of range.#T1#
Laraque looks to land a combination but Bernard avoids it well.
Bernard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laraque's waist but Laraque gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bernard off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Bernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bernard wants to clinch
and Laraque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bernard misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Laraque on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bernard shoots in but no luck this time.
Laraque tried to score with a low kick but Bernard checks it.
Laraque has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Laraque connects with a body shot that sends Bernard's belly button to the back.
Laraque misses the shot to the body.
Georges Laraque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bernard has a takedown stuffed.
Laraque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laraque misses with the combination.
Laraque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bernard.
Bernard shoots in for a double leg but Laraque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laraque is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Laraque misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Bernard with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Laraque drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bernard manages to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Laraque gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Laraque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4##CL2#
Laraque gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laraque is trying to push Bernard away but Bernard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bernard prevents Laraque from breaking the clinch.
Laraque is pressed up against the cage. Bernard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laraque down to the mat. Laraque avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Laraque has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slow jab from Bernard misses its intended target. #TD2#
Laraque scores with a takedown into Bernard's guard.#SUB#
Bernard throws his legs up looking for a submission but Laraque uses it to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernard is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Laraque decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Laraque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Laraque lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bernard misses with a double jab
and Laraque counters with a stiff right hand.
Laraque misses with a head kick.
Laraque avoids the head kick by Bernard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard misses with a takedown attempt - Laraque sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bernard shoots for a takedown but Laraque saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Bernard shoots in for a takedown but Laraque shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Bernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laraque cracks Bernard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laraque connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Bernard clinches up with Laraque and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bernard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bernard misses with a double jab
and Laraque counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Laraque drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bernard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Laraque gets to his feet. Bernard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Bernard shoots for a takedown but Laraque saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laraque falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Bernard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Laraque pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laraque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bernard misses with a two punch combination.
Bernard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laraque as he jumps to the side.
Bernard takes one to the side of the head.
Xavier Bernard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laraque.
Bernard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laraque circles away.
Bernard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bernard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Laraque counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Laraque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bernard tries to counter by clinching up but Laraque breaks away and moves out of range.
Bernard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laraque lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Georges Laraque is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Bernard misses with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Laraque.
Bernard is looking to clinch but Laraque is avoiding it.
Laraque leaves Bernard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Laraque.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laraque is fending him off so far but Bernard persists. Nope, Laraque circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Laraque comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laraque 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Laraque!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Conner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laraque as he avoids it easily.
Laraque misses the jab.
Laraque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Conner forces Laraque back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Laraque escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Conner misses with a body shot.
Laraque looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Conner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Laraque stalks Conner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Conner's face. Conner staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Shad Conner has been cut.#KD2#
Laraque drops Conner with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Conner looks back up at him and smiles so Laraque waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Conner is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laraque Throws a clean left jab. Laraque Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Conner's chin! Conner crumbles to the ground and Laraque follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Laraque!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Georges Laraque!
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