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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Laugh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Azamat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laugh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Azamat's calf.
Laugh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azamat.
Good leg kick by Laugh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Azamat scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Azamat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laugh throws out a loose jab but Azamat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laugh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Azamat. That did some damage!
Laugh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laugh moves out of range of the strikes.
Laugh misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azamat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Esidem Laugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laugh wants to slow Azamat down by chopping away at his legs.
Laugh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Azamat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Laugh is rocked!
Azamat cracks Laugh with a left hook right on the temple and Laugh goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Azamat lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Laugh is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bekzet Azamat!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 633 Round 4
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Bang tries for a takedown but Laugh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laugh scores with a one two! Bang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Laugh.
Laugh looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Bang counters with a shoot takedown. Laugh fights it but they end up in guard.
Laugh is looking to stand back up but Bang counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Laugh. #REVB#
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!
Bang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bang throwing shots but Laugh is blocking nicely.
Laugh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Laugh is rocked!
Bang lands with a punch from half guard.
Laugh is still in real trouble! Can Bang finish him?
Bang is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Laugh is hurt! He's hurt bad - Bang fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Laugh from any more punishment! Congratulations to Bang! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pao Bang!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 633 Round 3
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Laugh tries for a takedown but Theold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laugh closes the distance and clinches up with Theold, looking for a takedown. Laugh pushes Theold against the cage but Theold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Theold shoots in for a double leg but Laugh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laugh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Theold tries to clinch but Laugh moves away
and Laugh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Theold has his takedown stuffed
and Laugh counters with a one-two to the body.
Theold doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Laugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Esidem Laugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nestor Theold.
Laugh scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Theold gets a clinch.
Laugh lands a nice knee to the body.
Theold looks winded!
Theold is pressed up against the cage. Laugh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Theold down to the mat. Theold avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laugh swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Theold is looking to clinch. #TD#
Laugh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Theold's guard.
Laugh is stalling in the full guard.
Laugh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Laugh tries to free his leg and advance position but Theold is retaining full guard.
Theold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laugh controls the pace.#SUB#
Laugh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Theold keeping full guard, as Laugh tries to pass. #T2##ES2#
Theold has his feet on Laugh's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Laugh goes for a double leg but Theold avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Theold continues to drive forward.
Theold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laugh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Laugh takes the fight into the clinch.
Theold looking to slow down the pace here.
Theold tries to pull guard but Laugh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3##BC#
Laugh breaks from the clinch.
Laugh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Theold but Theold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Laugh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Theold swivels and escapes.
Theold throws a big counter head kick but Laugh avoids it with no problem.
Laugh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Theold sprawls well. Theold wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laugh gets slowly back to his feet.
Theold fails with the takedown
and Laugh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laugh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4##TD2#
Theold fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Laugh to the ground. Theold is now in Laugh's guard.
Laugh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Theold wants to control from the top but Laugh keeps moving.
Theold is looking to work some ground and pound but Laugh has wrist control.
Theold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Theold trying to control but Laugh is working from the bottom.
Theold postures up.
Laugh pulls Theold in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Esidem Laugh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Laugh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laugh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Theold shoots for a takedown but Laugh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Theold throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Laugh was covering up waiting for the punch and Theold finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Laugh trying to control the position here.
Theold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laugh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Laugh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Theold has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Laugh is proving hard to escape from.
Laugh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Theold drops back looking for a leg! Laugh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laugh manages to kick Theold off! Theold jumps back into Laugh's guard.
Laugh has his hands on Theold's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laugh continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laugh. #CL#
Laugh pushes Theold up against the cage in a clinch.
Theold fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Laugh.
#BC#
Laugh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crunch! Laugh slams his shin into Theold's torso.
Laugh with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Theold moves into the clinch.#T3##TD#
Laugh successfully pulls guard.
Nestor Theold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laugh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Theold can do to turn this around?
Laugh has control of Theold's left arm, preventing Theold from doing any damage.
Theold passes Laugh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laugh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Laugh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laugh scores with a short punch from the bottom.#T4#
Theold wants to control from the top but Laugh keeps moving.
Laugh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Theold is one step ahead there.
Theold wants to pass the guard but Laugh is keeping the position.
Laugh keeping moving, preventing Theold from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theold won't allow Laugh to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Esidem Laugh will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Laugh moves in looking to clinch but Theold pushes him off.
Laugh keeps the fight on the outside.
Laugh slaps away a takedown attempt from Theold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Laugh misses with a series of wild punches.
Theold now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Theold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laugh tries to clinch but Theold moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laugh fails with the takedown.#CL#
Laugh gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Theold working hard to break the clinch.
Theold is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Laugh pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Theold has picked Laugh up - he's going for a ride! Theold dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Laugh trying to control from the bottom.
Theold is trying to control the action in half guard but Laugh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theold wants to free his trapped foot but Laugh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Theold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laugh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Theold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Theold is looking to take a break and control but Laugh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
Laugh tries to get to full guard but Theold has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Theold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laugh sprawls well. Laugh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theold gets slowly back to his feet.
Esidem Laugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nestor Theold.
Theold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danga de danga de dang - Laugh scores with a four punch combination!
Theold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laugh circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Theold tries to get set, Laugh tries to push him back and clinch up but Theold manages to avoid the attempt.
Laugh shoots in for a takedown but Theold shows good takedown defense.
Theold is looking to clinch but Laugh is avoiding it.
Laugh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Laugh tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Theold decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Laugh's guard.
Theold looking to pass the guard.
Theold is pushing down on Laugh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laugh is fighting to maintain full guard but Theold has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laugh is not content to let Theold control the position.#T4#
Laugh wants to control but Theold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laugh is looking for a sweep. Theold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Theold sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Laugh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Theold looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theold stopping the sweep attempt from Laugh.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Esidem Laugh.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laugh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Esidem Laugh!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Esidem Laugh!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Esidem Laugh!
Esidem Laugh wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 633 Round 2
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Laugh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hze closes the distance and clinches up with Laugh, looking for a takedown. Hze pushes Laugh against the cage but Laugh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hze avoids the head kick by Laugh.
Hze darts in looking for a takedown but Laugh gets double underhooks and turns Hze into the cage.
No luck for Laugh with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laugh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hze smiles and moves away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hze can't get the takedown.
Esidem Laugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austro Hze.
Hze gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laugh.
#T1#
Hze tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Laugh smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Laugh drives through and clinches with Hze against the cage.
Laugh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hze gets underhooks to prevent Laugh's takedown attempt.
Laugh can't get the takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hze is trying to pull guard but Laugh has him pressed against the cage.
Laugh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laugh is trying to push Hze away but Hze has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Hze jumps guard and drags Laugh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hze working a defensive guard here.
Laugh wants to get up but he can't break Hze's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hze keeping moving, preventing Laugh from controlling successfully.
Laugh wants to pass the guard but Hze is keeping the position.
Laugh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hze is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laugh is controlling him. #T3#
Laugh trying to control the position from guard on top but Hze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laugh's guard. #REVB#
Hze wants to control from the top but Laugh keeps moving.
Laugh 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.
Laugh trying to control the position.
Hze passes Laugh's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Laugh is looking for a sweep. Hze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laugh is just riding it out for now. Hze eventually gives up the hold.
Laugh trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hze passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laugh tries to buck Hze off but Hze is having none of it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Austro Hze will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laugh circles away.
Hze dives in and grabs Laugh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laugh pushes down on Hze's head and hops out.
Hze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laugh as he jumps to the side.
Esidem Laugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austro Hze.
Laugh shoots in for a takedown but Hze shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hze on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Laugh stuffs the takedown attempt from Hze. Hze gets slowly back to his feet.
Laugh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hze manages to circle out of the way.
Laugh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hze goes for a double leg but Laugh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laugh continues to drive forward.
A punch combination from Laugh misses.
Laugh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hze is fending him off so far but Laugh persists. Nope, Hze circles away and we're back to standing.
Laugh moves in looking to clinch but Hze pushes him off.#KD#
Laugh drops Hze with a beautiful combination! Hze stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Laugh is looking for the KO!#T1#
Hze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laugh as he avoids it easily.
Laugh is looking to chop away at Hze's legs. #CL#
Laugh gets a clinch.
Laugh wants to take the fight to the mat but Hze manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Laugh stops a takedown attempt from Hze.
Hze is breathing heavily.
Laugh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Laugh stalls. #BC#
Laugh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laugh wants to clinch up but Hze keeps it at a distance.
Hze shoots in and drives through. Laugh sprawls well.
Laugh stuffs the takedown attempt from Hze. Hze gets slowly back to his feet.
Laugh is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Hze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laugh as he jumps to the side.
Laugh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hze.
Horrible takedown attempt by Laugh or perhaps it was just good defense by Hze, which made it look bad.
Hze leaves Laugh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hze shoots in for a takedown but Laugh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laugh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hze as he jumps to the side.
Hze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laugh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Laugh throws a head kick but Hze moves out of range.
Laugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hze can do to turn this around?#T3#
Hze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Laugh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Laugh leaves Hze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hze leaves Laugh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laugh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laugh is fending him off so far but Hze persists. Nope, Laugh circles away and we're back to standing.
Laugh shoots in but Hze avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hze shoots in but no luck this time.
Laugh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hze shoots in for a takedown but Laugh shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Hze takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hze throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laugh's waist but Laugh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hze off to one side. #CL#
Laugh pushes Hze up against the cage in a clinch.
Laugh stalling.
Hze tries to score a body lock takedown but Laugh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Laugh. #BC#
Laugh manages to break the clinch.
Laugh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hze.
Esidem Laugh is winning the standup battle so far.
Laugh shoots for a takedown but Hze saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hze throws out a counter right but Laugh avoids it with no problem.
Hze shoots in but Laugh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Esidem Laugh dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Laugh shoots in for a double leg but Hze sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laugh doesn't manage to clinch there - Hze circles away.
#CL2#
Hze clinches up against the cage.
Hze tries for a takedown. No joy.
Laugh throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Laugh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laugh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hze looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laugh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hze sprawls and moves away.
Hze has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Laugh takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Laugh is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esidem Laugh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laugh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hze just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hze drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Laugh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Laugh working aggressively here.
Hze tries to score a body lock takedown but Laugh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Laugh jumps guard.
#T2#
Laugh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laugh trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Laugh has an active guard here but Hze has managed to pass into half guard.
Hze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hze perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Laugh is defending against the submission attempts here by Hze.
Laugh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hze on the ground.#SUB2#
Hze is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laugh has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Hze trying to control from half guard but Laugh is working away. #SUB2#
Hze is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laugh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hze missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laugh is looking for a sweep. Hze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laugh is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Laugh throws a good cross that connects.
Hze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laugh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hze shoots in but no luck this time.
Laugh shoots in but no luck this time.
Austro Hze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esidem Laugh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laugh throws a head kick but Hze moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esidem Laugh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laugh has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Glass scores the fight for Esidem Laugh!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Esidem Laugh!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Esidem Laugh!
Esidem Laugh wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 633 Round 1
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Brown wants to control but Laugh is keeping him busy.
Laugh holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Brown is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laugh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Laugh is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Laugh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laugh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laugh has Brown pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laugh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Laugh takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown tries to counter by closing the distance.
Laugh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Laugh circles away.
Laugh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Brown has been cut.#T2#
Brown tries to clinch but Laugh is having none of it.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laugh as he avoids it easily.
Laugh attempts a counter takedown but Brown avoids it well and moves away.
Brown throws a head kick but Laugh moves out of range.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Laugh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Laugh. Laugh gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esidem Laugh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Brown gets a double leg takedown into Laugh's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laugh doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Laugh trying to control the position here. #T3#
Laugh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laugh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brown looks winded!
Laugh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Laugh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Brown looks to move away, Laugh throws a big counter combo but Brown just gets out of the way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Laugh - the referee stops the clock and Brown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Laugh. Brown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Laugh circles away.
#CL#
Laugh rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Laugh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.#BC#
Laugh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Laugh finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
Nice sprawl there from Laugh as Brown shoots in.
Laugh shoots in but no luck this time.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Esidem Laugh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Laugh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brown is trying to defend but Laugh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chris Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Laugh is very close to passing his half guard.#SU#
Laugh decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
Laugh clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown jumps guard but Laugh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Laugh has double underhooks.
Laugh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Laugh lands a body shot.
Brown is breathing heavily.#T1#
Laugh has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Laugh has the dominant position.
Laugh is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esidem Laugh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Laugh pulls Brown into guard.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laugh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Laugh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laugh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laugh's guard.
Brown stalling.
Laugh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!#T3#
Brown covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Brown is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Laugh working for a choke but Brown is defending well. #SUB#
Laugh tightening his grip on Brown, looking for the choke. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
I would not like to be Brown right now.
#SUB#
Laugh is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brown knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brown for a finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laugh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Esidem Laugh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Brown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Laugh forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Laugh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laugh is keeping busy.
Laugh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Laugh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Laugh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Laugh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brown tries to clinch there but Laugh circles away.
#T1#
Laugh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Laugh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esidem Laugh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laugh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laugh tries to counter by clinching up but Brown breaks away and moves out of range.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laugh. Laugh obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Laugh throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brown's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Laugh or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown, which made it look bad.
Esidem Laugh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laugh circles away.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laugh as he jumps to the side.
Laugh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Laugh looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.#T2##CL2#
Laugh gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
Laugh prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Brown wants to clinch.
Laugh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Laugh sees coming a mile off.
Laugh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
#T3#
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laugh goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
Laugh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Laugh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Laugh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laugh off to one side.
Brown throws out a counter right but Laugh avoids it with no problem.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Brown drives through and clinches with Laugh against the cage.
Brown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Laugh to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Laugh is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Laugh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Laugh wants a takedown.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Laugh is defending well.#BC#
Laugh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laugh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Laugh looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laugh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chris Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esidem Laugh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A leg kick checked by Laugh.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Esidem Laugh.
Well Laugh 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Esidem Laugh!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Esidem Laugh!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Esidem Laugh!
Esidem Laugh wins by unanimous decision!
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