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Event:
LIA 38: Preferred Nomenclature
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Fidence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lange.
Fidence takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fidence.
Lange walks into a stiff left hand from Fidence.
Lange is looking to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fidence lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lange has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lange and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lange gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fidence.
Lange lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fidence circles away quickly and effectively.
Fidence lands a leg kick that knocks Lange off balance momentarily.
A left lands for Fidence.
Fidence misses with a body shot.
A jab from Lange misses.
Lange fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lange shoots for a takedown but Fidence saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fidence wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lange slips under a jab from Fidence.#T1#
Fidence thuds his right hand into Lange's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A bone on bone clash there as Lange blocks the leg kick.
No luck for Lange with that takedown attempt.
Con Fidence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Lange.
Fidence throws a big shot that misses.
Lange ducks under a wild hook from Fidence.
Lange misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fidence lands with a cross.
Lange walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick from Fidence misses.
Lange with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fidence to score with a decent uppercut.
Lange shoots in looking for a takedown. Fidence tries to sprawl out of it but Lange keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fidence manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fidence seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Fidence keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lange. Fidence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lange keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lange throws an overhand right that lands on Fidence's shoulder, as Fidence tries to avoid the shot.
Fidence wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lange takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fidence with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lange has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Fidence counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fidence. #BC#
Fidence breaks the clinch.
Lange has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lange with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Fidence counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fidence.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fidence - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fidence blocking some punches.
#T3#
Fidence taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Lange wants the takedown. Fidence is fighting it off but Lange persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fidence's guard against the cage.
Lange wants to pass the guard but Fidence is keeping the position.
Fidence looking for a sweep. Not yet Fidence, not yet.
Fidence on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fidence tries to get out of the position.
Lange wants to control from the top but Fidence keeps moving. #SUB#
Fidence working for a triangle but Lange defends it easily.
Lange trying to control the position from guard on top but Fidence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Fidence has his foot on Lange's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lange works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Fidence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Fidence working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lange doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lange manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lange must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fidence keeping moving, preventing Lange from controlling successfully.
Lange looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Lange stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Con Fidence dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for Lange with that takedown attempt.
Fidence digs a good hook to Lange's body.
Fidence lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lange or perhaps it was just good defense by Fidence, which made it look bad.
Fidence is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lange.
Lange walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fidence looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lange fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fidence circles away.
As Lange tries to get set, Fidence tries to push him back and clinch up but Lange manages to avoid the attempt.
Con Fidence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Lange.
Fidence throws a hook but Lange avoids it easily.
Fidence walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lange checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fidence thuds a left hand into Lange's body.
Fidence ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
A left lands for Fidence.
Fidence throws a front kick aimed at Lange's knee but Lange avoids it well.
Fidence lands a nice shot to the body.
Lange is breathing heavily.
Lange with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Fidence holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Fidence manages to pull guard.
Fidence tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Fidence looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Lange got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fidence has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lange has managed to get both his arms back between Fidence's legs - danger averted.
Fidence is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fidence slips a nice elbow through Lange's hands, connecting with Lange's forehead.#T2#
Nice strikes from Fidence there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lange is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fidence's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fidence's back!
Fidence tries to escape but Lange has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fidence tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fidence is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fidence sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fidence is looking to improve his position.
Lange is trying to control. Fidence wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fidence is pressing down on Lange's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3##SUB#
Fidence had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lange defends it easily.
Lange trying to control but Fidence is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fidence working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lange doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lange manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lange seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Fidence working for a triangle but Lange defends it easily.
#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.
Fidence wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Fidence had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lange defends it easily.
Lange missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lange won't allow Fidence to sweep him here.
Fidence is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fidence is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lange!
Fidence with shots to the head and body - Lange looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Con Fidence dominated that second round.
That's time! Fidence's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lange moves out of range of the strikes.
Fidence throws out a loose jab but Lange uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lange wants to counter the offense by Fidence and move into the clinch position.
Fidence connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fidence lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lange darts in looking for a takedown but Fidence gets double underhooks and turns Lange into the cage.
Lange wants to clinch up but Fidence keeps it at a distance.
Fidence lands a really nice looking cross but Lange seems unphased.
Fidence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lange is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fidence lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fidence works the jab nicely.
Dirk Lange is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fidence as he jumps to the side.
Fidence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lange takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lange tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fidence manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fidence missing with a left hand there. Lange was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fidence cracks Lange with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fidence darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fidence thumps Lange with a low kick.
Lange throws a sloppy head kick and Fidence moves out of range easily.
Lange takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fidence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lange can do to turn this around?
Fidence scoring well with a low kick there.
Fidence stuffs the takedown.
Con Fidence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Lange.
Fidence connects with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Fidence.
Con Fidence is winning the standup battle so far.
Lange gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fidence.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fidence connects with a body shot that sends Lange's belly button to the back.
Fidence connects with a jab.
Lange throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Fidence counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fidence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lange backwards.
Fidence tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fidence misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fidence - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fidence lands an uppercut.
Fidence digs a right hand into Lange's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lange's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Fidence.
Fidence lands with a light punch inside.
Lange is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fidence pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Fidence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fidence lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Fidence digs a good body shot into Lange's ribs.
Fidence lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lange stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fidence.
Fidence lands with an uppercut that bounces Lange off the cage and back into range.
Lange takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lange's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Lange.
Fidence lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fidence lands a jab to the nose.
Lange takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fidence scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fidence throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fidence scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Fidence darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lange takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Con Fidence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fidence scores with a sloppy right hand. Lange should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Lange is rocked!
Lange takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lange is still on wobbly legs! Can Fidence finish him?#KD#
Fidence bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Lange! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#SUB#
Fidence thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Con Fidence overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fidence chips away with some ground and pound.
Fidence postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fidence working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fidence connects with a couple of short punches.
Dirk Lange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fidence loads up on a big left hand. Lange felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fidence looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Lange can't hide his disappointment, as Fidence celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Con Fidence!
An out of breath Con Fidence thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
LIA 34: The Royal We
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Lange fails with a takedown attempt.
Lange looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Kaeo drives through with a takedown into Lange's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kaeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaeo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lange is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange has a closed guard, preventing Kaeo from standing up. #SUB2#
Lange has his foot on Kaeo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaeo works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Lange utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lange has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SU#
Kaeo stands and steps away. Lange gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kaeo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lange avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaeo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lange's waist but Lange gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaeo off to one side.
Kaeo tries to close the distance and clinch but Lange swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lange is looking for the big counter here.
Kaeo tries to close the distance and clinch but Lange swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lange blocks a head kick by Kaeo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaeo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Namaka Kaeo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lange misses with a low kick.
Kaeo thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lange enables Kaeo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lange manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lange wants to get back to his feet but Kaeo passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Kaeo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kaeo prevents Lange from improving his position.
Kaeo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lange does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kaeo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lange wants to improve his position but Kaeo is controlling well.
Kaeo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lange on the ground.#T3#
Kaeo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lange does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kaeo is trying to work for a kimura but Lange is defending well.
Lange has his hands clasped together around Kaeo's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lange manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaeo trying to control but Lange is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Lange pushes Kaeo off and gets back to his feet.
Lange fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaeo shoots in for a double leg but Lange sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaeo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lange jabs Kaeo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dirk Lange will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Kaeo. #CL2#
Lange moves into range and clinches up with Kaeo.
Kaeo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Kaeo decides to pull guard.
Lange wants to pass the guard but Kaeo is keeping the position.
Kaeo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lange advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lange is breathing heavily.
Kaeo wants to control but Lange is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Lange seems content to control.#T1#
Kaeo tries to kick Lange off but Lange keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU2#
Lange escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kaeo is looking to chop away at Lange's legs.
Kaeo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lange let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lange dives in for a single leg takedown but Kaeo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaeo is defended easily by Lange.
Kaeo goes for a double leg but Lange avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lange continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Namaka Kaeo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Lange fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaeo avoids it really well and circles away.
Kaeo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lange paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lange tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaeo tries to clinch but Lange moves out of range.
Lange tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kaeo fails with the takedown.
And Lange tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaeo pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Lange closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Kaeo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Lange has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lange can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Kaeo is struggling to control the position.
Lange is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaeo is defending well for now.
Kaeo is trying to break the clinch but Lange is controlling him.
Lange is trying to drag Kaeo to the mat but Kaeo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kaeo struggles to land a body shot inside as Lange controls his hands.
The referee calls for Kaeo to work.
Lange jumps guard but Kaeo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lange gets underhooks to prevent Kaeo's takedown attempt.
Kaeo prevents the takedown attempt.
Lange is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kaeo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lange prevents Kaeo from breaking the clinch.
Lange tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaeo smiles and moves away.
Namaka Kaeo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lange swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaeo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lange stuffs the takedown.
Lange tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kaeo closes the distance and clinches up with Lange, looking for a takedown. Kaeo pushes Lange against the cage but Lange circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Lange showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Lange fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kaeo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Lange. No joy for Kaeo on that attempt.
Lange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaeo as he jumps to the side.
Kaeo wants to clinch.
Lange tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaeo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lange defends well and Kaeo ends up having to push Lange into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Namaka Kaeo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaeo throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Lange dives in and grabs Kaeo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kaeo pushes down on Lange's head and hops out.
Kaeo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lange defends well and Kaeo ends up having to push Lange into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lange tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaeo swivels and escapes.
Kaeo thuds his shin into the meat of Lange's side.
Kaeo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kaeo tries to clinch but Lange moves out of range.
Lange shoots in but Kaeo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lange misses with a takedown attempt - Kaeo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lange avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Kaeo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lange sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lange misses with a wild body shot.
Kaeo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Kaeo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lange looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Kaeo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kaeo shoots in and drives through. Lange sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lange scores with a spinning back kick!
Kaeo tries to clinch up but Lange circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Lange has closed the distance and engaged Kaeo in a clinch.
Kaeo working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Lange gets control of Kaeo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lange will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Lange has momentary wrist control but Kaeo slips an elbow through the middle.
Lange wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kaeo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lange has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaeo has managed to get both his arms back between Lange's legs - danger averted.
Kaeo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lange wants to sweep here but Kaeo controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Kaeo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kaeo wants to clinch.
As Kaeo backs off Lange throws a huge counter combo but Kaeo manages to avoid it all.
Good work by Lange as he checks the leg kick.
Lange takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kaeo tries for a takedown but Lange circles away easily#CL2#
and Lange holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lange slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lange has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kaeo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Lange's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Namaka Kaeo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirk Lange is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kaeo tries to close the distance and clinch but Lange swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Lange comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lange 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Lange!
Namaka Kaeo spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to thank my fans for their support.'.
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Event:
LIA 32: Unchecked Aggression
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Lange throws a body shot but no joy.
Traven looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Traven throws a series of punches but Lange avoids them all with ease.
Traven swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lange.
A combination from Lange does no damage.
Lange looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Traven throws a right hand that Lange ducks under and follows up with a left that Lange also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange jabs at Traven's body.
Some wild striking there from Traven.
As Traven backs off Lange throws a huge counter combo but Traven manages to avoid it all.
Lange goes for a double leg but Traven avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Traven continues to drive forward.#T1#
Traven throws a right hand that Lange ducks under and follows up with a left that Lange also avoids with ease.
Lange throws a head kick but Traven moves out of range.
Traven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lange circles away quickly and effectively.
Robert Traven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lange wants to clinch.
Lange shoots for a takedown but Traven saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robert Traven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Lange.
Traven swinging wildly here.
Traven will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Lange looks to score with a jab to the body but Traven is just out of range.
Lange shoots in looking for a takedown. Traven tries to sprawl out of it but Lange keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Traven manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lange showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Traven.
Lange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Traven as he jumps to the side.
Traven lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lange backs up against the cage.
Lange shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Traven as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Traven pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lange back to the cage. Traven follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Traven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lange.
Traven throws a body punch but Lange moves out of range. #CL2#
Lange closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Traven gets underhooks to prevent Lange's takedown attempt.
Traven has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lange goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traven is trying to force a seperation but Lange has the dominant position.
Traven tries to circle away but Lange has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Lange ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lange no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lange throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB2#
Lange has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Traven can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Traven gets to his feet - Lange follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lange showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Traven.
Traven sets himself, and Lange steps forward looking for the clinch! Traven avoids it this time.
Traven misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Traven dominated that round.
That's time! Traven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lange wants to clinch.
Lange looks to clinch
and Traven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Traven throws a nice looking combination but Lange bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lange misses with a takedown attempt - Traven sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Traven appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lange looks for the body kick but Traven saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lange closes the distance and clinches.
Traven is trying to push Lange away but Lange has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lange controlling the action here for a moment.
Traven prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Traven wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lange keeps control of Traven as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Lange pulls guard successfully.
Traven prevents Lange from getting back to his feet.
Lange trying to keep a closed guard but Traven is proving a slippery customer.
Traven knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lange on the ground.
Traven won't allow Lange to sweep him here. #T2#
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.#SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lange is working an open guard so Traven takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Traven scores with a four punch combination!
Lange tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Traven defends well and Lange ends up having to push Traven into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Traven appears to be looking for a big counter.
Robert Traven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Lange.
Traven throws a series of punches but Lange moves out of range.
Traven closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lange tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Traven swivels and escapes.
Lange slips a jab and a cross from Traven.
#CL2#
Lange has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Lange gets control of Traven's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lange will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Traven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lange can do to turn this around?#T3##SU#
Traven gets to his feet - Lange follows without any prompting.
Traven misses with the combination.
Lange tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Traven swivels and escapes.
Traven moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Traven keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lange avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Lange closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Lange is working for takedown but Traven is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Traven's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Traven prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Traven's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Traven is trying to push Lange away but Lange has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Lange escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Traven lunges at Lange with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lange's hand.
Traven dips to his left and cracks Lange with an uppercut!
Traven stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Traven dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lange tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Traven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Traven throws a right and a left that Lange avoids nicely.
Lange shoots in for a takedown but Traven shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lange has his takedown stuffed
and Traven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Traven tries to bum rush Lange with a series of wild strikes but Lange uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lange misses with a head kick.
We've been told by Traven's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Traven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traven cracks Lange with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robert Traven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Traven as he jumps to the side.
Robert Traven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Lange.#T1#
Traven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Traven gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Traven rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lange moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Traven throws a series of punches but Lange moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lange looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Traven keeps the fight on the outside.
Traven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Traven comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lange throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Lange throws a right and a left that both miss.
Traven bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lange's head.
Traven misses with a looping right.
Lange throws a big shot that misses.
Traven throws a big counter combination but Lange scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lange fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Traven scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Traven gets tackled into the cage by Lange. Lange maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lange softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Lange manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Traven has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lange trying to control the position.
#T3##SU#
Traven decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lange, up you get!
Lange is trying hard to land a takedown here. Traven sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Traven swinging wildly here.
Lange shoots for a double leg takedown but Traven sprawls well. He's pushed Lange's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Traven misses with a wild combination.
Lange fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Traven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lange shoots in looking for a takedown but Traven manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lange's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Traven throws a nice looking combination but Lange bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lange doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Traven counters with a two punch combo.
Lange lands with a slapping head kick.
Lange misses with a takedown
and Traven counters with a left to the body.
Lange misses with a takedown attempt
and Traven counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lange avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Traven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Traven, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Traven!
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Event:
LIA 28: Over The Line!
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Raska tests Lange's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lange looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Raska stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Raska gets a clinch.
Lange tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Raska just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lange wants to take the fight to the mat but Raska manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Punkku Raska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Lange.
Raska lands a nice elbow.
Raska lands an elbow inside.
Lange takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raska definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lange takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raska lands an elbow inside.
Raska lands an elbow inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Raska takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lange being controlled against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Raska.
Raska lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Raska lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lange looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raska lands an elbow that stopped Lange in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Raska.
Raska is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice elbow from Raska.
Raska pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stalling in the clinch from Raska.
Raska has Lange pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Punkku Raska.
Raska lands a nice shot to the body.
Lange on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Raska closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Raska creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lange's defenses.
Lange takes an elbow to the temple.
Raska lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Raska lands an elbow just above Lange 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raska lands an elbow that stopped Lange in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Raska on the inside.
Nice body punch from Raska.
Raska lands an elbow just above Lange 's eye.
Raska scores with a shot to the side of Lange's head.
Raska lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Raska lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC#
Lange is rocked!
Nice elbow from Raska.
Lange is still on wobbly legs! Can Raska finish him?
Lange takes an elbow to the temple.
Raska lands an elbow just above Lange 's eye.
Raska lands a nice shot to the body.
Raska lands an elbow inside that Lange shrugs off. #T3#
Raska stalling the fight.
Raska taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Raska.
Raska lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raska lands an elbow just above Lange 's eye.
Raska lands a nice elbow.
Raska lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Raska creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lange's defenses.
Raska comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Raska creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lange's defenses.
Raska lands a big right hand that drops Lange! The killer instinct kicks in and Raska finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Raska!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punkku Raska!
During a confident post fight interview, Punkku Raska thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
LIA 24: Face Down In The Muck
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Lange has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Susi finds it's way round the side to connect with Lange's head.
Lange looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Susi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Susi misses with a wild body shot.
Susi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lange shoots in for a double leg but Susi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lange slaps away a takedown attempt from Susi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simo Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lange moves out of range as Susi strikes.
Lange's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Susi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lange scrambles back to his feet.
Susi throws a body punch but Lange moves out of range.
Susi misses the jab.
Susi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lange at a distance.
Susi works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Susi has managed to clinch.
Susi slowing the pace effectively.
Susi scores with a shot to the side of Lange's head.
Susi slows down the pace here.
Susi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Lange jumps guard but Susi stands there with Lange around his waist. Lange gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Susi stalls.
Susi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lange up against the cage.
Susi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Susi prevents Lange from breaking the clinch.
Lange has had enough of the clinch but Susi keeps him there for the moment.
Susi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Susi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lange backwards. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Susi lands a shot to the body.
Susi lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Susi as the two fighters clinch.
Susi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lange or not.
A short right from Susi.
Susi digs a right hand underneath Lange's ribcage. Lange let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Susi on the inside.
Susi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lange.
A short left from Susi.
Lange looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Susi is trying to break the clinch but Lange has him pressed against the cage.
Susi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Susi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lange pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lange takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC#
Lange is rocked!#T3##CL#
Susi closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Susi.
Lange is still on wobbly legs! Can Susi finish him?
Lange gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Susi.
Lange seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Susi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lange backwards.
A short uppercut from Susi.
Susi lands a shoulder strike.
Lange wants to stall.
Susi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lange backwards.
Susi effectively controlling the action here.#T4##KD#
Susi drops Lange onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lange is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Susi.
Susi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Susi taking a breather.
Susi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lange backwards.
Nice body punch from Susi.
A bit of stalling here from Susi.
Susi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lange up against the cage.
Susi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Susi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Simo Susi.
Susi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lange stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Susi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lange loses concentration momentarily and Susi pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Lange crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Susi finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Simo Susi!
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Event:
LIA 20: Out Of Your Element
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Lange tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Couture looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Couture has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Couture forces Lange back against the cage and clinches.
Lange avoids the elbow strike from Couture, against the cage.
Couture lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lange backwards.
Lange tries to land a knee to the head but Couture blocks with his arms.
Couture has Lange pressed against the cage, preventing Lange from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lange looking for a takedown.
Lange with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Couture on the inside.
Lange definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Couture softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Couture misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture lands with a light punch inside.
Couture digs a right hand underneath Lange's ribcage. Lange let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lange blocks an elbow strike from Couture.
Couture lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Couture lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Couture pushes off an throws an elbow but Lange leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Couture.
Couture misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lange has had enough of the clinch but Couture keeps him there for the moment.
Couture misses with a punch to the body.
Couture lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lange or not.
Couture tries to work over Lange's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Couture throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Couture gets through Lange's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lange tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Couture smiles and moves away.
Lange fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Lange. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Couture instigates a clinch.
Lange blocks an elbow strike from Couture.
Couture misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Couture lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Couture just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lange's brow. #TD#
Lange pulls Couture into guard.
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Couture trying to control but Lange is working from the bottom.
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Lange is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Couture throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Couture really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lange. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Couture throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Couture wants to pass the guard but Lange is keeping the position.
Couture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Couture sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lange working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Couture.
Couture wanted to stand there but Lange had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Couture rushes Lange and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Couture avoiding damage as Lange throws knees to the body.
A short left from Couture.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lange just misses with a elbow thrown towards Couture's brow.
Lange tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Couture smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Couture closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Couture lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lange drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lange wants to break free but Couture has control.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lange tries to pull guard but Couture won't allow it.
Lange is breathing heavily.
Lange has had enough of the clinch but Couture keeps him there for the moment.
Couture makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Couture lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lange backwards.
Lange blocks a body shot from Couture.
Lange jumps guard but Couture turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Couture has managed to clinch.
Couture makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Couture lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couture scores with a shoulder strike.
Couture lands an uppercut.
Lange jumps guard but Couture turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Couture works on Lange's body with a couple of short punches.
Lange tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Couture pushes Lange back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couture lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Couture throws an elbow but misses.
Lange wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Randy Couture seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Couture creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lange tries to pull guard but Couture forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Lange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Couture is pressed up against the cage. Lange has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Couture down to the mat. Couture avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lange fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Couture! But no joy.#CL2#
Couture closes the distance and pushes Lange back into the cage.
Lange has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Lange gets control of Couture's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lange will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Couture throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Couture scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Couture looking to pass the guard.
Lange being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Lange is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Couture accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lange tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Couture not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Couture throwing strikes but missing.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Lange preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Couture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Couture controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Couture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Langes head.
Couture makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lange blocks the elbow strike.
Couture lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lange is trying to pull guard but Couture has him pressed against the cage.
Couture lands a body shot in the clinch.
Couture stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Couture throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T4##BC#
Lange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Couture has Lange up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Couture.
Couture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Langes head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture lands an uppercut.
Couture lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Couture just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lange's brow.
Couture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Langes head.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Couture lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lange takes a shot to the head.
Couture misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Couture moves into the clinch.
Couture pushes off an throws an elbow but Lange leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Couture lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couture managing to block the knees to the body from Lange.
Lange blocks an elbow strike.
Lange wants to get back to striking at distance but Couture won't allow it.
Couture lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Couture creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lange tries a body shot but Couture blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange drops down looking for an ankle pick but Couture pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dirk Lange is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Couture pushes Lange up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Couture lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Lange takes a shot to the head.
Couture lands a left hand.
Lange's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Couture throws an elbow that misses.
Couture working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lange misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lange tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Couture smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Lange tries to keep at a distance but Couture has taken the fight into the clinch.
Couture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Langes head.
Couture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Couture scores with a shot to the side of Lange's head.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lange looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Couture lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lange blocks an elbow strike from Couture.
Couture tries to throw a body punch but Lange avoids it by throwing Couture back against the cage.
Couture throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Couture.
Couture lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Couture creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Lange is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Couture as the two fighters clinch.
Oh Lange is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Couture works on Lange's body with a couple of short punches.
Lange seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hook to the body lands for Couture.
Couture throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Couture.
Couture lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Couture digs a right hand into Lange's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lange's gas tank.
Couture lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lange.
Couture throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Couture throws an elbow that misses.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Couture lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Couture throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Randy Couture is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lange takes an elbow to the temple.
Couture presses Lange against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Lange fails to land.
Couture throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Couture is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Lange. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A right hand to the body from Couture.
Nice body punch from Couture.
Lange tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Couture lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lange wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lange dodges an elbow strike from Couture.
Dirk Lange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lange is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Couture 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Couture!
Randy Couture seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
LIA 13: A World Of Pain
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Obamacare fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lange tries for a takedown but Obamacare sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lange fails with a takedown attempt.
Obamacare tries to bum rush Lange with a series of wild strikes but Lange uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lange dodges the punch combination from Obamacare.
#CL#
Lange rushes Obamacare and presses him up against the cage.
Lange manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Obamacare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obamacare throws a right hand that Lange ducks under and follows up with a left that Lange also avoids with ease.
Obamacare misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Obamacare.
#T1#
Obamacare swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lange definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Obamacare fails to land with a series of punches.
Obamacare falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Lange counters by moving into the clinch.
Obamacare misses with a body punch.
Obamacare pushes Lange back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Obamacare.
Lange stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lange tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Obamacare.
Obamacare pushes Lange back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Obamacare looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Obamacare wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lange has him pressed against the cage.
Obamacare lands with a short shot to the head.
Obamacare lands a body punch.
Lange is breathing heavily.
Lange has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Obamacare avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Lange. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Lange's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Obamacare.
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!
Lange jumps guard but Obamacare stands there with Lange around his waist. Lange gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Obamacare lands a right hand.
Obamacare scores with a shot to the side of Lange's head.
Obamacare scores with a hook to the body.
Obamacare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Obamacare scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obamacare lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Obamacare.
Obamacare lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Obamacare breaks the clinch.
Obamacare throws a series of punches but Lange avoids them all with ease.
Obamacare lands with a big right hook that stumbles Lange - he's out on his feet here! Obamacare follows up with another monster hook that separates Lange from consciousness! Lange falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Obamacare stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Baraka Obamacare!
A less than humble Baraka Obamacare misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
LIA 7: Moses To Sandy Koufax
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Bamgbose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lange tries to avoid it but Bamgbose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lange to the ground. Lange escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Lange closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Lange breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Lange throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bamgbose tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lange is in Bamgbose's guard.#SUB2#
Bamgbose is looking for a triangle but Lange pushes his legs off easily.
Lange knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bamgbose on the ground.#SUB2#
Bamgbose is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bamgbose trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Lange got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bamgbose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lange has managed to get both his arms back between Bamgbose's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lange lying in Bamgbose's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Bamgbose decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lange taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oluwale Bamgbose!
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