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Event:
FSF 6: New Balance
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Frank throws a hook but Larson blocks it.
Frank misses with a hook. Larson ducked under it nicely.
Larson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Larson fails with a takedown attempt.
Larson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
Frank lands with a nice combination. Larson backs away looking to recover.
Frank bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Larson's head backwards.
Travis Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank throws a nice looking combination but Larson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frank lands a nice shot that snaps Larson's head back.
#ROC2#
Larson is rocked!#T1#
Frank closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Larson out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Frank!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Travis Frank made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
FSF 4: Earth
Date: Sep 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by La Riva.
Larson tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Larson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Larson's face as La Riva controls the position.
Larson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Larson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but La Riva pulls his head out easily.
Larson is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
La Riva postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Larson to stand up.
Martin La Riva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Riva thuds a left hand into Larson's body.
A combination from La Riva does no damage. #CL#
La Riva has managed to clinch.
#T1##TD#
La Riva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
La Riva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
La Riva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
La Riva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
La Riva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Larson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Larson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
La Riva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
La Riva wants to sweep here but Larson controlling him for the moment.
La Riva pulls Larson in to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Larson stops La Riva from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Larson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. La Riva sprawls well initially but Larson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
La Riva is trying to escape back to his feet but Larson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Larson gets to mount! La Riva was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
La Riva working to try and regain half guard.
Larson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
La Riva is trying to escape the mount.
La Riva tries to hold on but Larson pushes him away. #SUB2#
Larson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now La Riva is on top in guard.
#SUB2#
Larson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##SUB2#
Larson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but La Riva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Larson looks winded!#SUB2#
Larson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
La Riva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, La Riva has managed to get both his arms back between Larson's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Larson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but La Riva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin La Riva dominated 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.
#R2#
La Riva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Larson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
La Riva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SU#
Larson is working an open guard so La Riva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
La Riva pushes Larson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
La Riva breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
La Riva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Larson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larson is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on La Riva's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Larson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Riva controlling from side mount. #T1#
Larson wants to get back to his feet but La Riva drags him back down.#SU#
La Riva stands up and beckons Larson to his feet.
La Riva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larson can do to turn this around?
Larson lands a leg kick that knocks La Riva off balance momentarily.
La Riva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
La Riva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Larson pushes La Riva off and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Larson.
As Larson tries to get set, La Riva tries to push him back and clinch up but Larson manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Larson is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and La Riva moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin La Riva!
Martin La Riva bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Stafford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Larson.
Stafford tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Larson manages to circle out of the way.
Larson closes the distance and clinches up with Stafford, looking for a takedown. Larson pushes Stafford against the cage but Stafford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stafford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Larson.
Malik Stafford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffery Larson.#CL#
Stafford moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stafford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Larson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Stafford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Stafford leaves Larson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stafford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Larson takes a swing at Stafford's ribcage but misses.
Stafford tries to counter by clinching up but Larson breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Stafford closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Larson's guard.#SUB2#
Larson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stafford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Larson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stafford is one step ahead there.
Larson wants to get back to his feet but Stafford is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Stafford wants to stand but Larson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Larson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Larson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stafford is one step ahead there.
Stafford working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Stafford trying to control but Larson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Larson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stafford has passed into half guard!
Larson is looking to escape.
Stafford working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stafford prevents Larson from improving his position.
It looks like Stafford is going to stand back up.
Larson is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
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.
Stafford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Larson throws strikes from the bottom but it's allowed Stafford to grab hold of an arm and go for an armbar! It's tiiiiiiiiight! Larson is forced to tap! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malik Stafford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Stevens is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Larson's half guard.
Stevens working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stevens is looking to advance position but Larson won't allow it. #SUB#
Larson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Larson is looking for a sweep. Stevens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larson is trying to stand up here but Stevens is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stevens connects with a nice short shot to Larson's temple.
Larson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stevens is trying to control. Larson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Larson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stevens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stevens's back!#T1#
Larson not allowing Stevens to control his hands.
Larson controlling well, preventing Stevens from escaping the position.
Stevens trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Larson is hanging on to Stevens's back as he tries to escape.
Stevens is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Stevens is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Stevens rolls, trying to escape but Larson keeps control of the position.
#T2#
Larson is not going to allow Stevens to sit and survive in this position.
Stevens is in bad spot here.
Stevens keeps trying to improve his position.
Larson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Stevens. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Larson has the hooks in. Stevens is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Larson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Larson missing with strikes from the back. #T3#
Larson misses with punches from the back. #SUB#
Larson is persistently looking for the submission but Stevens is defending it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
I really don't envy Stevens right now.
Larson doesn't have the hooks in and Stevens manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Stevens drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Larson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stevens has Larson in his guard.#REVR#
Stevens looks winded!
Larson chips away with some ground and pound.#T4##SUB2#
Stevens looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Larson has picked Stevens up and slammed him! Stevens can't keep hold of the triangle and Larson manages to pass to side control!
Stevens wants to control but Larson postures up.
Stevens is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffery Larson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stevens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larson is looking to counter punch.
Stevens scores with a head kick.
Larson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevens can do to turn this around?
Stevens scores with a shot to the body.
Larson fails with a takedown attempt.
Larson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevens as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Stevens looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Larson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stevens is on him like a limpet, forcing Larson back against the cage.#T1#
Larson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Larson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stevens is defending well for now.#TD2#
Stevens manages to pull guard.
Stevens wants to stand but Larson is controlling the position.
Larson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Larson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jeffery Larson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larson throws a strike but Stevens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Larson has his foot on Stevens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevens works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Larson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stevens defends it easily.
Larson 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.#T2#
Stevens tries to free his leg and advance position but Larson is retaining full guard.
Larson is looking to stand up but Stevens isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Larson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stevens has picked Larson up and slammed him! Larson can't keep hold of the triangle and Stevens manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larson looks to move to half guard but instead Stevens has passed into mount! Damn!
Larson tries to buck Stevens off but he can't manage it.
Larson can't escape the position.
#T3#
Stevens controlling from mount.
Stevens scoring with strikes but Larson is staying in there.
BOOM! Stevens connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stevens looking to control but Larson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Stevens looking to secure an arm triangle but Larson defends it well.
Stevens controlling the position easily from mount.
Larson can't escape the position.
#T4#
Stevens controlling from the full mount.
Stevens scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Larson?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevens trying to control but Larson is having none of it.
Larson is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Stevens. #TD2#
Stevens closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Larson is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SU2#
Stevens has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Stevens gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Larson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Larson connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Larson lands a couple of digs.#SU#
Larson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stevens, up you get! #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stevens.
Stevens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stevens off and has taken his back!
Stevens trying to control the hands but Larson won't let him. #SUB#
Larson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens trying to control the position but Larson manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
Stevens manages to reverse the position and now he's in Larson's guard. Nice work there by Stevens.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Larson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Larson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Stevens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Larson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Larson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stevens is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Larson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stevens just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stevens is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T4##BC2#
Stevens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Stevens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Larson kicks Stevens off and gets back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Stevens. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Stevens closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Larson to the mat! Larson manages to get full guard.
Larson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stevens controls the pace.
Stevens trying to control but Larson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffery Larson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Larson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffery Larson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Kahones misses with a combination
#CL#
and Larson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Larson. #BC#
Larson breaks the clinch.
Kahones thuds a left hand into Larson's body.#TD2#
Kahones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larson tries to bench press Kahones off him but Kahones keeps the position.
Kahones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Larson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Larson is trying to improve his position.
Larson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kahones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Kahones decides to stand and escape the position. #T1#
Kahones misses with a combination
and Larson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kahones's knee momentarily.
Kahones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kahones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kahones throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Larson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kahones moves in looking to clinch but Larson pushes him off.
Kahones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Larson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kahones.
Larson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kahones avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Kahones cracks Larson with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Jeffery Larson has been cut.
Kahones throws a right and a left that Larson avoids nicely.
Larson throwing a counter right hand but Kahones manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Kahones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kahones defends it nicely.
Larson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kahones pinned against the cage. Kahones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffery Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Kahones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Kahones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Larson is trying to defend but Kahones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ROC2#
Larson is rocked!
Kahones prevents Larson from improving his position.
Oh Larson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kahones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Larson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kahones lands a big elbow - Larson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kahones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Kahones!
In his post fight interview, Don Kahones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Franks instigates a clinch.
Franks trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Franks successfully pulls guard.
Franks is adopting a defensive guard.
Franks looking to control but Larson passes into half guard.
Larson is thwarting Franks's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks is looking for a sweep. Larson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Franks manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Larson throwing strikes from guard but Franks blocks nicely.
Larson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Franks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Larson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Franks is adopting a defensive guard.
Franks wants to sweep here but Larson controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Franks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Franks is trying to control the position but Larson postures up.
Larson throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Larson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Franks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Larson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Franks cracks Larson with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Franks is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Larson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Franks is looking to defend but Larson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Franks! Larson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Franks taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jeffery Larson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Larson feints and as Vusak raises his hands in defense, Larson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Vusak manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Vusak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Larson is defending well for now.#BC#
Larson breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Vusak closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vusak lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Larson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vusak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vusak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vusak throwing strikes but missing.
Larson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vusak is looking to work some ground and pound but Larson has wrist control.
Vusak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vusak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Larson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Larson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vusak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Vusak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vusak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vusak should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vusak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vusak throws a big elbow that misses.
Vusak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vusak throwing strikes but missing. #SU2#
Vusak gets to his feet - Larson follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Larson gets caught napping as Vusak dives in and scores a takedown. Larson manages to retain guard.
Vusak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Larson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vusak is aware though and is defending well.
Larson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Vusak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vusak has managed to get both his arms back between Larson's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vusak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vusak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Larson is breathing heavily.
Vusak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Larson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vusak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vusak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Larson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vusak postures up in Larson's guard and throws a big left but Larson blocks it.
Vusak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Larson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vusak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Larson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vusak throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Larson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vusak defends it easily.
Vusak throws a big elbow that misses.
Vusak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Larson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vusak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Larson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Vusak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Larson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vusak.
Larson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Larson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vusak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Vusak decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Larson, up you get! #TD2#
Vusak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Larson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Vusak closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vusak in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Larson wants to get back to his feet but Vusak drags him back down.
Larson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Vusak stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vatroslav Vusak dominated 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.
#R2##TD2#
Vusak drives through with a takedown into Larson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Larson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vusak. #SUB#
Larson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vusak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Larson wants to sweep here but Vusak controlling him for the moment.
Vusak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vusak postures up and lands a big shot to Larson's brow.
Larson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vusak. #SU2#
Vusak stands up and waves to Larson to follow him. #TD2#
Vusak fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Larson to the ground. Vusak is now in Larson's guard.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vusak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vusak throwing strikes but missing.
Vusak throws a strike but Larson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES2#
Vusak pushes Larson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Vusak closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vusak lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Larson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Vusak has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Larson is trying to trip Vusak. He has hold of a leg but Vusak is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Larson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Vusak is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Larson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Vusak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Larson tries to land knees in the clinch but Vusak avoids the damage to the body.
Larson prevents Vusak from breaking the clinch.
Larson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Larson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vusak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vusak can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Larson manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Vusak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Larson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vusak is on him like a limpet, forcing Larson back against the cage.
Larson misses with some punches.
#BC#
Larson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##TD2#
Vusak is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Larson's half guard.
Larson is trying to stand back up but Vusak is controlling him
#ES#
Larson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vusak is on him like a limpet, forcing Larson back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Larson breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Vusak shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Larson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU2#
Vusak decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vusak. #ES#
Larson throws Vusak to one side and escapes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeffery Larson will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Vusak closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Larson's guard.#ES#
Larson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Vusak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vusak. #ES#
Larson has one foot on Vusak's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Larson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vusak quickly recovers to half guard.
Larson throwing shots but Vusak is blocking nicely.
Larson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vusak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larson prevents Vusak from standing back up.
Larson throwing shots but Vusak is blocking nicely. #T1#
Larson working over Vusak with some ground and pound. Vusak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vusak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#ES2#
Vusak kicks off Larson and gets to his feet. #TD#
Larson looking to score a takedown here. Vusak is defending well but Larson drives through and ends up in Vusak's guard.
Vusak is looking to stand back up but Larson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vusak. #REVB#
Larson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vusak's head. #T2#
Larson slips a nice elbow through Vusak's hands, connecting with Vusak's forehead.
Larson thows a huge punch but Vusak dodges it nicely.
#SU#
Larson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Vusak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vusak wants to get back to his feet but Larson passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB##SUB#
Larson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vusak is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jeffery Larson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Bak shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bak showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Larson manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Bak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Larson is looking for a triangle here but Bak uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larson wants to get back to his feet but Bak drags him back down.
Larson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larson manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bak wants to control but Larson is keeping him busy.
Bak stops Larson from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Bak thows a huge punch but Larson dodges it nicely.
Bak controlling the pace.
Larson pushes Bak off looking to stand but Bak dives back in and keeps control.
#ES#
Larson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bak is on him like a limpet, forcing Larson back against the cage.
Bak tries to break free but Larson pushes him back against the cage.
Bak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Bak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Larson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2##BC#
Larson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larson shoots in but no luck this time.
Bak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Larson gets caught flat footed, as Bak shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Larson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Larson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bak passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Bak prevents Larson from escaping the position.
Larson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bak.
Larson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bak has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bak advances to full mount.
Bak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bak landing punches. #T4#
Larson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bak controlling the position easily from mount.
Bak punching from mount but Larson doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SU2#
Bak is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD2#
Bak closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Larson is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeDe Bak dominated that round.
That's time! Larson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bak doesn't manage to clinch there - Larson circles away.
#TD2#
Bak is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Larson's half guard.#ES#
Larson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bak is on him like a limpet, forcing Larson back against the cage.#TD2#
Larson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bak is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Larson to the mat. Larson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Larson pushes Bak off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeDe Bak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Bak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Larson has his feet on Bak's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Larson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bak was covering up waiting for the punch and Larson finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1#
Larson won't allow Bak to sweep him here.
Bak is adopting a defensive guard.
Larson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jeffery Larson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bak throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bak wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Larson manages to pass to side control.
Larson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Larson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bak tries to get to full guard but Larson has control of the leg. #T3#
Larson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Larson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bak is trying to get back to full guard.
Bak keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bak drives through with a takedown into Larson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4##SUB#
Larson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bak escapes and throws Larson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bak trying to control the action but Larson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bak swings around for an armbar but Larson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bak's guard.
Bak trying to keep a closed guard but Larson is proving a slippery customer.
Bak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffery Larson dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bak tries to clinch there but Larson circles away.
A head kick misses from Bak. #CL2#
Bak clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Bak has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Larson is trying to keep an underhook but Bak manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Larson manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Bak moves into range and clinches up with Larson.
Larson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bak's elbow. #TD2#
Bak turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bak's best efforts.
Bak trying to pass the guard but Larson defending well. #ES#
Larson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bak keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Larson misses with an elbow strike.
#TD2#
Bak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Larson uses from the top position.
Larson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bak is adopting a defensive guard.
Larson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bak throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #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.
Larson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bak wants to control but Larson passes easily into half guard.
Bak tries to get to full guard but Larson has control of the leg.
Larson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bak controlling the position for now.
Larson is nestled in close to Bak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Larson blocks the strikes from Bak.
#SUB#
Larson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bak defends it well. #SUB#
Larson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bak sees it coming and defends easily.
Larson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bak is trying to maintain the position but Larson is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bak tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Larson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bak.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Bak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Larson pushes Bak off and gets back to his feet.
Larson dives in and grabs Bak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bak pushes down on Larson's head and hops out.
Larson goes for a double leg but Bak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bak continues to drive forward.
Bak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larson circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Bak closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Larson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Larson fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffery Larson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Larson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffery Larson!
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