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Event:
LIA 33: The Bag Man, Man
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
A combination from Wills Jr does no damage.
Ilram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wills Jr avoids the body shot from Ilram.
Ilram keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ilram misses with a hook. Wills Jr ducked under it nicely.
Ilram gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ilram 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.
A left and a right from Ilram both land. Nice combination.
Wills Jr takes a swing at Ilram's ribcage but misses.
Wills Jr needs to keep his hands up - Ilram had a free shot at his head there.
Ilram misses the shot to the body.
Ilram moves forwards but Wills Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wills Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Wills Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ilram throws a series of punches but Wills Jr avoids them all with ease.
Wills Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ilram.
A nice side step and Wills Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've been told by Ilram's head coaches at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Ilram throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Wills Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Wills Jr tries to move into range but Ilram moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ilram feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wills Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Wills Jr finds it's way through Ilram's defenses.
Ilram scores with a jab to the body.
Ilram just misses with a punch to the body.
Ilram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ilram misses the body punch
and Wills Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ilram throws the left hand but Wills Jr avoids the punch easily.
Wills Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wills Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Wills Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ilram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Ilram misses the target.
Ilram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ilram lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wilson Wills Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Ilram keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ilram connects with a body shot.
Ilram throws a sloppy body shot
and Wills Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ilram swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wills Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ilram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away.
A little jabbing left from Wills Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Ilram.
Ilram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away.
Ilram has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wills Jr.
Ilram slips under a jab.
Ilram swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Ilram throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wills Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ilram takes a swing at Wills Jr's ribcage but misses.
Wills Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ilram throws a body punch but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Wills Jr throws out a counter right but Ilram avoids it with no problem.
Ilram misses with the combination.
#T3#
Ilram swinging wildly here.
Wills Jr misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ilram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wills Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ilram is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Ilram. Those never looked like landing.
Wills Jr tries to bum rush Ilram with a series of wild strikes but Ilram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ilram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
Ilram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wills Jr lunges at Ilram with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ilram's hand.
Ilram thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Wills Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wills Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Wills Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ilram swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
#T4#
Wills Jr tries to bum rush Ilram with a series of wild strikes but Ilram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wills Jr avoids the body shot from Ilram.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wills Jr - that will leave a mark!
Ilram scores with a jab. Wills Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ilram connects with a body shot.
Wills Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ilram avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ilram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wills Jr! But no joy.
Wills Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Ilram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wills Jr. That's going to slow Ilram down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ilram looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range.
Wills Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Wills Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lativ Ilram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Wills Jr scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wilson Wills Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good exchange - Ilram coming out on top.
Wills Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wills Jr lands a nice hook to Ilram's body. Ilram takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ilram throws out a powerful jab.
Ilram misses with a left hand
and Wills Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Wills Jr misses with a low kick.
Ilram seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wills Jr throws the kick towards the body but Ilram avoids it.
Ilram appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wills Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Wills Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ilram throws a jab when Wills Jr was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ilram moves away.
Ilram lands a glancing blow to the side of Wills Jr's head.
Wills Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ilram scores with a jab to the body.
Wills Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Ilram should have avoided that one. #T1#
Wills Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Wills Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ilram back to the cage. Wills Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ilram moves away from the strike by Wills Jr.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ilram might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wills Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wills Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ilram throws a series of punches but Wills Jr avoids them all with ease.
Ilram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wills Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ilram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ilram sizes up Wills Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Wills Jr tenderised Ilram's leg. Ilram is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ilram throws a combination that misses
and Wills Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Wills Jr lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wills Jr. #T2#
Wills Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Ilram misses with a hook to the body
and Ilram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wills Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Ilram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wills Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Ilram is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wills Jr lands a jab.
Ilram misses the body punch
and Wills Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Wills Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wills Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wills Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ilram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away.
Ilram looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wills Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Ilram shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ilram misses with a shot to the body
and Wills Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Ilram swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
#T3#
Ilram looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range.
Wills Jr misses with a right hand
enabling Ilram to counter with a crisp jab.
Ilram misses with a body shot
and Wills Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Ilram is looking to wear down Wills Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wills Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wills Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ilram bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wills Jr's head backwards.
Ilram shoots for a takedown but Wills Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ilram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body kick from Wills Jr.
Ilram shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wills Jr sprawls well. Wills Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ilram gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Wills Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lativ Ilram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wills Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ilram momentarily.
#T4#
Ilram misses with a combination
and Wills Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Ilram catches Wills Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wills Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Ilram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilram throws a body shot but no joy.
Wills Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ilram throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wills Jr throws a looping overhand right but Ilram ducks down to avoid it.
Ilram with a hook.
Ilram misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ilram swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Wills Jr counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
A swing and a miss from Ilram.
A little jabbing left from Wills Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ilram is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A lazy left from Ilram finds it's target.
Wills Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Ilram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wills Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ilram moves away.
Ilram just misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wills Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ilram on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ilram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wills Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ilram's knee momentarily.
Wills Jr misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilram throws out a loose jab but Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wills Jr cracks Ilram with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wills Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ilram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Ilram takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wills Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Ilram counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wills Jr slips a jab from Ilram.
A punch combination from Ilram misses.
Ilram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it.
Wills Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wills Jr lands with an overhand left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wills Jr.
Ilram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ilram just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Ilram misses its intended target.
Wills Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ilram scores with a jab.
Wills Jr misses with an uppercut. Ilram saw that one coming.#T2#
Wills Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Ilram's side.
A jab lands there for Ilram.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Ilram misses its intended target.
Wills Jr scores with a jab. Ilram acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wills Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wills Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ilram moves away.
Ilram throws a series of punches but Wills Jr avoids them all with ease.
Wills Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ilram thuds a left hand into Wills Jr's body.
Ilram connects with a jab.
Wills Jr avoids the body shot from Ilram.
Wills Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ilram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wills Jr tests Ilram's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Wills Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ilram misses the target.
Ilram takes a swing at Wills Jr's ribcage but misses.
Ilram cracks Wills Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wills Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ilram is just out of range.
Wills Jr moves away from the strike by Ilram.
An inside leg kick lands from Wills Jr.
Ilram takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wills Jr punishes Ilram's body with a nice straight punch.
Wills Jr drops his hands momentarily and Ilram takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wills Jr slips under a jab.
Ilram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wills Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ilram.
Wills Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ilram misses with a double jab
and Wills Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Wills Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wills Jr duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ilram tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wills Jr defends well and Ilram ends up having to push Wills Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ilram misses with a hook to the body
and Ilram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wills Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ilram misses with a right hand
and Wills Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ilram tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wills Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lativ Ilram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ilram throws a right hand that Wills Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Wills Jr also avoids with ease.
A jab from Wills Jr does it's job there.#ROC2#
Ilram is rocked!
Ilram throws a poor cross that misses
letting Wills Jr counter with a right hand.
Oh Ilram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wills Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wills Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson Wills Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wills Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Wilson Wills Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wills Jr catches Ilram with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wills Jr connects with the punch.
Ilram takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilson Wills Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wills Jr 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Wills Jr!
A relieved looking Wilson Wills Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
LIA 30: I Didn't Rent It Shoes
Date: Jan 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Ilram gets caught napping as Kazakov dives in and scores a takedown. Ilram manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Ilram looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ilram working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazakov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kazakov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Kazakov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ilram is just riding it out for now. Kazakov eventually gives up the hold.
Kazakov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Ilram wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilram trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kazakov manages to pass to mount!
Kazakov content just to control the position here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kazakov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ilram is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kazakov mounts Ilram! Really nice guard pass there!
Ilram is looking to improve his position but Kazakov isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kazakov avoids the attempt from Ilram to control.
Kazakov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ilram tries to hold on but Kazakov pushes him away.
Kazakov moves to the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilram rolls, trying to escape but Kazakov keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilliy Kazakov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Kazakov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kazakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ilram can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Kazakov is looking for a kimura here.
Ilram wants to control but Kazakov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kazakov is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilram is trying to maintain the position but Kazakov is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Kazakov wants to pass to mount but Ilram is defending the position.
Kazakov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ilram!
Kazakov looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Kazakov looking to secure an arm triangle but Ilram defends it well. #T2#
Kazakov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kazakov avoids the attempt from Ilram to control.
Kazakov controlling the pace for now.
Ilram is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Kazakov content just to control the position here.
Ilram tries to hold on but Kazakov postures up.
Kazakov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ilram can't escape the position.
Kazakov content just to control the position here.
Further stalling from Kazakov.
Kazakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kazakov avoids the attempt from Ilram to control.
Kazakov controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilliy Kazakov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##TD#
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ilram trying to keep a closed guard but Kazakov is proving a slippery customer.
Kazakov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kazakov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ilram for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ilram is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ilram working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kazakov has passed into half guard!
Ilram won't allow Kazakov to pass to mount.
Vasilliy Kazakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Ilram tries to roll over but Kazakov keeps him under control.
Well, if Kazakov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kazakov tries to pass to full mount but Ilram defends it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ilram is trying to control but can't.
Kazakov wants to free his trapped foot but Ilram is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kazakov controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kazakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Ilram finds it's way through Kazakov's defenses. #TD#
Kazakov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kazakov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kazakov continues to stall.#T3#
Ilram is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kazakov off and has taken his back!
Ilram is trying to stick to Kazakov's back but Kazakov is turning into Ilram. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ilram's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kazakov.
Kazakov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Kazakov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ilram has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kazakov has managed to get both his arms back between Ilram's legs - danger averted.
Kazakov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Kazakov passes Ilram's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ilram is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kazakov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ilram with the active half guard here but Kazakov passes nicely into side control.
Kazakov staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazakov 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.
Vasilliy Kazakov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kazakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Ilram loads up on a big right hand but Kazakov slips the punch.
Ilram misses with a combination
#TD#
and Kazakov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kazakov controls from within his opponent's guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kazakov.
Kazakov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ilram had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kazakov defends it easily.
Ilram trying to keep a closed guard but Kazakov is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Kazakov advances position into side control!
Ilram is letting Kazakov control him for a moment.
Ilram tries to bench press Kazakov off him but Kazakov keeps the position.
Kazakov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ilram will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ilram wants to control but Kazakov postures up.
Kazakov just content to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kazakov blocks a jab.#TD#
Ilram gets caught napping as Kazakov dives in and scores a takedown. Ilram manages to retain guard.
Kazakov advances to half guard.
Ilram tries to kick Kazakov off but Kazakov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Kazakov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ilram doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazakov. #T3#
Kazakov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Ilram is defending against the submission attempts here by Kazakov.
Kazakov is thwarting Ilram's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kazakov is looking to advance position but Ilram won't allow it.
Kazakov prevents Ilram from improving his position.
Ilram trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazakov not doing much here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Kazakov is looking for a kimura but Ilram is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kazakov to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilliy Kazakov had his way with Lativ Ilram in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ilram misses with the combination.
#TD#
Kazakov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ilram quickly recovers to half guard.
Ilram wants to get back to full guard.
Ilram is trying to maintain the position but Kazakov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kazakov not doing much here.
Kazakov trying to pass the guard but Ilram defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kazakov is working for a kimura but Ilram is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Ilram trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ilram looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kazakov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ilram.
Ilram being controlled for a moment.
Vasilliy Kazakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kazakov is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vasilliy Kazakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazakov.#TD#
Kazakov scores with a takedown into Ilram's guard.#SUB2#
Ilram looking for a guillotine here but Kazakov defends easily.
Kazakov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kazakov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Kazakov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Ilram looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kazakov passes into half guard.
Lativ Ilram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazakov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasilliy Kazakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kazakov, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilliy Kazakov!
Vasilliy Kazakov retains his featherweight title!
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Event:
LIA 27: He Has Health Problems
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Ilram blocks a head kick by Maxine.
Ilram throws a big counter combination but Maxine scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Ilram there.
Ilram lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ilram misses with an uppercut.
And Maxine responds with a good body kick, but Ilram manages to step out the way in time.
Maxine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick from Maxine lands but Ilram takes it in his stride.
Maxine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ilram.
A nice combination there by Ilram.
We've been hearing reports that Ilram has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ilram's corner calls for a 1-2. Ilram obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ilram misses with an uppercut.
Maxine throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Ilram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maxine.
Maxine throws a big counter head kick but Ilram avoids it with no problem.
Maxine scoring well with a low kick there.
Ilram lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maxine backs up against the cage.
Maxine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ilram.
The crowd cheers as Ilram lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maxine doesn't seem phased though.
Good leg kick by Maxine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ilram has a takedown stuffed.
Maxine scores with a push kick.
Sloppy strikes from Ilram. Those never looked like landing.
Maxine raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Ilram shoots in but no luck this time.
Ilram looks to land a left hand but Maxine moved out of range nicely.
Ilram misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maxine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Ilram.
Benny Maxine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ilram throws the left hand but Maxine avoids the punch easily.
Maxine feints a counter leg kick.
Ilram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ilram misses with a right hand
and Maxine counters with a low kick, right behind Ilram 's knee.
Maxine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maxine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maxine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Ilram. That snapped Maxine's head back.
Ilram throws a lazy uppercut
and Maxine counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Maxine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ilram.#CL2#
Maxine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maxine throws an elbow but misses.
Maxine prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lativ Ilram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maxine'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.
Maxine misses with a knee strike.
Maxine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ilram backwards.
Ilram takes an elbow to the temple.
Maxine blocks an uppercut.
Maxine lands an elbow that stopped Ilram in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Maxine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Maxine lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ilram takes a swing at Maxine's ribcage but misses.
Ilram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maxine.
Ilram connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maxine. Maxine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Maxine is rocked!
Ilram ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Maxine's jaw. Maxine's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Ilram does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lativ Ilram!
In his post fight interview, Lativ Ilram started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
LIA 23: A Worthy Adversary
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Ilram misses its intended target. #TD#
Ilram gets caught napping as Kazakov dives in and scores a takedown. Ilram manages to retain guard.
Kazakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ilram swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ilram working a defensive guard here.
Ilram keeping full guard, as Kazakov tries to pass.
Kazakov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ilram looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kazakov controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Ilram prevents Kazakov from moving into mount.
Kazakov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kazakov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kazakov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Kazakov tries for a kimura but Ilram is defending well.
Ilram is looking to reverse the position.
Kazakov working away.
A lull in the action here as Kazakov stalls from top position.
Ilram stops Kazakov from passing to mount. #T3#
Ilram is letting Kazakov control him for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ilram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazakov.
#TD#
Kazakov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ilram manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ilram keeping full guard, as Kazakov tries to pass.
Kazakov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ilram looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kazakov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kazakov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Kazakov stands and throws Ilram's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ilram tries to bench press Kazakov off him but Kazakov keeps the position.
Kazakov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Kazakov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ilram has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazakov advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilliy Kazakov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kazakov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kazakov controlling the position.
Ilram is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilram prevents Kazakov from moving into mount.
The referee asks Kazakov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kazakov prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Ilram tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kazakov controls the position.
Ilram is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kazakov advances nicely into full mount.
Kazakov controlling from the full mount.
Ilram tries to reverse the position but Kazakov maintains control.
Kazakov controlling the position easily from mount.
Ilram is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ilram is working to get back to half guard.
Kazakov controlling the pace for now. #T3##SUB#
Kazakov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Kazakov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ilram is on top in guard.
Ilram looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kazakov is looking for a triangle but Ilram pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Ilram trying to control but Kazakov is working from the bottom.
Ilram sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kazakov's guard.
Kazakov trying to control from the bottom.
Kazakov is pressing down on Ilram's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kazakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ilram can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Ilram is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kazakov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kazakov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kazakov looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilliy Kazakov dominated that second round.
That's time! Kazakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Ilram defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kazakov.
Vasilliy Kazakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kazakov gets a takedown into half guard.
Kazakov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kazakov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ilram for as long as he can get away with.
Kazakov wants to pass the guard but Ilram is defending well.
Kazakov is thwarting Ilram's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Ilram tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kazakov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB#
Kazakov working for a submission but Ilram is keeping him at bay.
Ilram is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vasilliy Kazakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ilram is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Kazakov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ilram can't escape the position.
Ilram stops Kazakov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Ilram really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kazakov controlling the position easily from mount.
Ilram tries to hold on but Kazakov pushes him away.
Kazakov controlling from mount. #SUB#
Kazakov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kazakov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ilram tries to lock up and control but Kazakov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kazakov controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Kazakov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ilram to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ilram shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilram keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilliy Kazakov clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Ilram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kazakov shoots in for a double leg but Ilram sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Kazakov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ilram looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kazakov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ilram gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazakov is working away from the top position though.
Kazakov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Ilram is working to get back to half guard.
Kazakov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kazakov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kazakov content just to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ilram is looking to improve his position but Kazakov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kazakov controlling the pace for now.
Ilram really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kazakov controlling the position easily from mount.
Ilram sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kazakov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kazakov is thwarting Ilram's attempts to control the position.
Ilram wants to get back to full guard but Kazakov has passed into side control.
Kazakov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ilram's shoulder. That is not cool.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kazakov.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Kazakov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ilram to the ground. Kazakov is now in Ilram's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilliy Kazakov had his way with Lativ Ilram in that round.
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!
#R5#
Ilram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kazakov goes for a double leg but Ilram avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ilram continues to drive forward.#TD#
Ilram gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ilram working for a triangle but Kazakov defends it easily.
Ilram is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kazakov is pushing down on Ilram's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ilram is fighting to maintain full guard but Kazakov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Kazakov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ilram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazakov is working away from the top position though.
Ilram is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kazakov in particular looking to stall.
Vasilliy Kazakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ilram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Kazakov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ilram quickly recovers to half guard.
Kazakov content to control rather than advance.
Kazakov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Ilram is looking to improve his position.
Kazakov trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Kazakov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kazakov lands in his opponent's guard.
Kazakov stays in close to Ilram's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ilram working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kazakov has passed into half guard!
Lativ Ilram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazakov not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasilliy Kazakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kazakov, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilliy Kazakov!
Vasilliy Kazakov retains his featherweight title!
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Event:
LIA 17: Mark It Zero!
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel digs a good hook to Ilram's body.
Ilram on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Steel does it's job there.
Steel avoids the body shot from Ilram.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ilram looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Steel.
Steel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Steel with a nice cross.
Steel jabs at Ilram's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ilram takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good exchange - Ilram coming out on top.
Ilram fails with the takedown.
Ilram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1##KD#
Ilram drops Steel with a nice combination! Ilram dives into Steel's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC#
Steel is rocked!
Ilram forces his way into half guard.
Steel is still in real trouble! Can Ilram finish him?
Steel wants to control but Ilram is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ilram passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steel! #SUB#
Ilram has isolated one of Steel's arms. Steel looking to fight him off but Ilram twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lativ Ilram!
After the fight, Lativ Ilram was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Brandon Steel had this to say: 'No luck today'.
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Event:
LIA 13: A World Of Pain
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Biens misses. #TD#
Biens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ilram's guard.
Biens trying to control the position from guard on top but Ilram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ilram working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ilram is tightening it up a little... Biens has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Biens reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Biens taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ilram!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lativ Ilram!
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Event:
LIA 9: Like An Irish Monk?
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Ilram throws a poor cross that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bandicoot throws a head kick that Ilram semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ilram lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bandicoot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ilram.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bandicoot enables Ilram to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bandicoot manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ilram tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandicoot is retaining full guard.
Ilram throws a strike but Bandicoot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ilram has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ilram tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bandicoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ilram has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandicoot has managed to get both his arms back between Ilram's legs - danger averted.
Ilram has a closed guard, preventing Bandicoot from standing up. #T1##SU2#
Bandicoot stands and steps away. Ilram gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ilram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bandicoot unleashes a big counter combination but Ilram bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bandicoot throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Bandicoot moves into the clinch.
Bandicoot tries to land a knee to the head but Ilram blocks with his arms.
Bandicoot lands a good knee to the midsection. Ilram won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ilram.
Bandicoot scores with a knee to the head.
Bandicoot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ilram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ilram tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bandicoot just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Ilram lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bandicoot landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ilram tries to pull guard but Bandicoot won't allow it.
Bandicoot scores a nice knee to the body.
Bandicoot using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ilram has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bandicoot crunches a lovely knee into Ilram's ribcage.
Bandicoot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Bandicoot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ilram blocks a head kick by Bandicoot.
Crash Bandicoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bandicoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Ilram circles away.
Bandicoot tries to clinch but Ilram moves out of range.
Bandicoot throws a sloppy head kick and Ilram moves out of range easily. #T3##CL2#
Bandicoot forces Ilram back against the cage and clinches.
Bandicoot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ilram blocks it with crossed arms.
Bandicoot gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ilram.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lativ Ilram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ilram misses with some punches.
Bandicoot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ilram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ilram taking a breather.
Bandicoot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ilram's face.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the head.
Ilram fails to pull guard.
Ilram misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ilram lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Knees to the body from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
Bandicoot throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bandicoot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bandicoot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ilram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Bandicoot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandicoot wants to clinch.
Bandicoot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Bandicoot moves into the clinch.
Bandicoot tries to land knees in the clinch but Ilram avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crash Bandicoot dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ilram misses with a straight left.
Bandicoot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ilram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ilram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ilram throws a right and a left that Bandicoot avoids nicely. #CL2#
Bandicoot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bandicoot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ilram takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bandicoot connects with a knee to the head.
Bandicoot scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Bandicoot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ilram throws an overhand right that lands on Bandicoot's shoulder, as Bandicoot tries to avoid the shot.
Bandicoot lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ilram cracks Bandicoot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Bandicoot darts in and clinches Ilram up against the cage.#T1#
Bandicoot lands a knee to the head.
Bandicoot utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bandicoot misses with a knee strike.
Bandicoot landing knees to the body.
Bandicoot misses with a knee strike.
Bandicoot misses with a knee strike.
Bandicoot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bandicoot is breathing heavily.
Ilram wants a takedown.
Bandicoot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Bandicoot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bandicoot takes one on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ilram is defended easily by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot unleashes a big counter combination but Ilram bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ilram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ilram takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ilram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilram fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lativ Ilram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandicoot tries to move into range but Ilram moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Bandicoot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ilram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bandicoot prevents the takedown attempt.
Bandicoot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ilram misses with a punch on the inside.
Bandicoot misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Ilram on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ilram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bandicoot using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ilram has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Bandicoot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ilram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Bandicoot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lativ Ilram is winning the standup battle so far.
Ilram connects with a right hand. Bandicoot shakes it off.#ROC#
Bandicoot is rocked!
Bandicoot is holding his hands too far apart here. Ilram throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Bandicoot is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lativ Ilram!
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