Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: IFC 53 Butabi vs McTavish
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Lora takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zapata fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zapata.
Lora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zapata.
Lora drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zapata defends it well.
Zapata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lora has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lora slips under a jab.
Lora closes the distance and clinches up with Zapata, looking for a takedown. Lora pushes Zapata against the cage but Zapata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lora walks into a stiff left hand from Zapata.
Zapata clobbers Lora with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lora slips under a jab from Zapata.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zapata paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lora defending well as Zapata loads up on a big left hand.
Lora is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zapata scores with a jab. Lora acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lora takes one on the button.
Zapata throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lora on the side of the head.
Zapata throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Lora's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Zapata dives in looking to finish as Lora flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Zapata's strikes! Zapata is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Lora's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Lora was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eusebio Zapata!
During a confident post fight interview, Eusebio Zapata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IFC MW 27 Rasputin V Seventeen
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Sledgehammer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lora drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sledgehammer, as that shot connected.
A jab lands there for Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Lora drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sledgehammer sprawls and moves away.
Lora is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Sledgehammer moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hanny Sledgehammer!

Event: IFC MW 24 Kirby VS Touchard
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1#
OQuinn throws a series of punches but Lora avoids them all with ease.
OQuinn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Damien OQuinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lora takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lora takes a jab right on the kisser.
OQuinn missing with a left hand there. Lora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lora is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
OQuinn's corner calls for a 1-2. OQuinn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lora darts in looking for a takedown but OQuinn gets double underhooks and turns Lora into the cage.
No joy there for OQuinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lora is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts OQuinn, as that shot connected. #ROC#
Lora is rocked!
OQuinn fails to land with a series of punches.
Lora is still on wobbly legs! Can OQuinn finish him?
OQuinn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lora seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Lora fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and OQuinn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
OQuinn wobbles Lora with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! OQuinn dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Lora to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damien OQuinn!
Damien OQuinn opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: IFC MW21 Island V Sainty
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Brawler lands a jab to the nose.
Brawler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brawler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brawler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brawler scores with a nice head shot.
Lora is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brawler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brawler is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Lora like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Lora from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brooklyn Brawler!
An out of breath and clearly excited Brooklyn Brawler thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: IFC 42
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Lora tries a head kick but it misses.
Lora pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arial.
Lora throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Arial counters with a shoot takedown. Lora fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Lora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arial can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arial is looking to work some ground and pound but Lora has wrist control.
Lora on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lora tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Lora had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arial defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arial postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lora has his foot on Arial's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arial works his way back into a safe position though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Arial working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Arial pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lora is keeping the position for now.
Arial trying to control but Lora is working from the bottom. #T1#
Arial landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Lora has his foot on Arial's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arial works his way back into a safe position though.
Arial in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lora keeping moving, preventing Arial from controlling successfully.
Arial looking to sit in guard and control but Lora gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Arial looking for a sweep. Not yet Arial, not yet. #SUB#
Lora drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arial looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arial looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arial! #REVB#
Lora is trying to get back to half guard.
Arial grinds an elbow into Lora's temple. #T2#
Lora is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Arial is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lora is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lora taking a bit of punishment here - Arial scoring with strikes.
Lora gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Lora looking for submissions off his back.
Lora is trying to control but can't.
Arial is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lora taking some punishment here, with Arial in his half guard.
Lora on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Lora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arial pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Arial winds up and cracks Lora with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Arial is nestled in close to Lora, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arial seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lora does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lora wants to control but Arial is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Arial wants to work for an arm triangle but Lora is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lora is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arial scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Lora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arial landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lora is trying to get back to full guard.
Lora wants to control but Arial is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lora is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4#
Lora is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arial is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Lora looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lora tries to kick Arial off but Arial keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Arial connects with a nice short shot to Lora's temple.
Lora missing with punches from the bottom.
Lora trying to hold on to Arial's head to control him but Arial postures up.
Arial landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lora is looking to control Arial's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lora avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lora looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lora has hold of Arial's hands but Arial slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dex Arial dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Arial drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Arial trying to control but Lora is working from the bottom.
Arial must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arial is working Lora over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lora avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arial wants to control from the top but Lora keeps moving.
Lora is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Lora is looking for a triangle but Arial pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Arial drops back looking for a leg! Lora is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lora manages to kick Arial off! Arial jumps back into Lora's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arial cracks Lora with a solid left hand.#T1##SUB#
Lora had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arial defends it easily.
Arial is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Arial scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arial chips away with some ground and pound.
Arial wants to control from the top but Lora keeps moving.
Lora preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arial throws a big elbow that misses.
Arial wants to control from the top but Lora keeps moving.
Lora has momentary wrist control but Arial slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Lora working for a triangle but Arial defends it easily.
Dex Arial has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arial with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2##SUB#
Arial got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arial has managed to get both his arms back between Lora's legs - danger averted.
Lora keeping moving, preventing Arial from controlling successfully.
Lora is looking to sweep but instead, Arial has passed into half guard.
Arial lands with a punch from half guard.
Lora definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Lora looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lora looking for submissions off his back.
Arial lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Arial.
Ground and pound from Arial. #T3#
Lora tries to get to full guard but Arial has control of the leg.
Arial trying to control the pace.
Lora is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arial scores with a couple of nice shots.
Arial takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Lora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Arial looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Arial prevents Lora from improving his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lora won't allow Arial to pass to mount.
Ground and pound from Arial. #SUB#
Lora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arial pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lora actively working from the bottom here.
Lora is staying active underneath Arial, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arial takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arial 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.
Lora slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lora bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arial's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dex Arial 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Lora.
Lora throws a jab but it's blocked by Arial.
Lora tries to clinch up.
Manuel Lora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Arial gets the takedown into side control.
Arial working the head and body with strikes.
Lora taking a bit of punishment here - Arial scoring with strikes.
Lora is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arial working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lora prevents Arial from moving into mount.
Arial lands a nice forearm strike.
Arial working the ground and pound.
Arial trying to control the action but Lora is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lora sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Lora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lora is trying to maintain the position but Arial is very close to passing his half guard.
Arial looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Arial is looking for a kimura here.
Arial is pressing down on Lora's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lora is holding on for now.
Arial scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arial drops an elbow to the side of Lora's head.
Arial scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lora wants to improve his position but Arial is controlling well. #SUB2#
Arial is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lora has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lora keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lora gets full guard.#SUB#
Lora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Lora looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Arial is defending well. Lora quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Arial has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lora celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manuel Lora!

Event: KFC: Going Global
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1##CL#
Drysdale has closed the distance and engaged Lora in a clinch.
Drysdale is trying to break free.#TD2#
Lora pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Lora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drysdale wants to control from the top but Lora keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lora is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drysdale defends well.
Drysdale trying to control but Lora is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lora has a closed guard, preventing Drysdale from standing up. #SUB2#
Lora looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drysdale is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Lora looking for a guillotine here but Drysdale defends easily. #SUB2#
Lora working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drysdale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drysdale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drysdale wanted to stand there but Lora had control of the position. #SUB2#
Lora looking for a guillotine here but Drysdale defends easily.
Lora keeping moving, preventing Drysdale from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lora has a closed guard, preventing Drysdale from standing up.
Lora is trying to keep Drysdale in close.
Drysdale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lora works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drysdale wants to control from the top but Lora keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Drysdale controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lora throws a body shot but no joy.
Brett Drysdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drysdale. #T3##CL#
Drysdale has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Lora has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Drysdale uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Lora has his feet on Drysdale's thighs here. He's pushed Drysdale off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Drysdale screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manuel Lora!

Event: KFC: Resurrection
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Lora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bahaghari manages to avoid it.
Lora looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bahaghari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lora.#CL#
Bahaghari has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Bahaghari breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Bahaghari shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lora is doing well to control the position and prevent Bahaghari from advancing to side control.
Bahaghari seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Bahaghari is working for a kimura but Lora is defending it quite comfortably.
Lora slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahaghari trying to control the position from guard on top but Lora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Bahaghari has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lora to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bahaghari is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lora pulls down on the head and he's put Bahaghari to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manuel Lora!

Event: The Island Season 7, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017

#R1#
Porto jabs at Lora's body.
Lora throws a front kick aimed at Porto's knee but Porto avoids it well.
Nice uppercut there from Porto.
Porto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lora's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Porto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lora scrambles back to his feet.
Porto scores with a nice head shot.
Lora definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Porto moves out of range as Lora throws a body kick.
Porto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lora momentarily.
Lora motions for Porto to come forward. Lora throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lora misses with a body shot.
Lora walks into a left hand.
Lora misses with a looping left.
Porto lands with a right that hurts Lora. Lora looks to clinch but Porto throws a short knee that drops Lora. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Alexander Porto!

Event: Chaos FC 24
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1##TD#
Lora gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lora seems to be working for a kimura but Burns defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lora is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lora uses his free foot to push down on Burns's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Burns.
Lora controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burns tries to hold on but Lora postures up.
Burns is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lora is staying active.#T1#
Burns tries to control the position but Lora now has his back.
Burns breaks Lora's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lora keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lora looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Lora working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lora on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lora tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Lora throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Lora is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Burns rolls with it to try and escape but Lora cranks on the arm and Burns is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manuel Lora!

Event: Chaos FC 21
Date: Nov 15, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Silva gets a double leg takedown into Lora's guard.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Lora looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Lora has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Lora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lora had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Lora wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lora has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lora wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lora definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Lora throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lora will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva cracks Lora with a solid left hand.
Lora working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva. #SUB#
Lora working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lora throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lora is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Silva landing some decent shots from guard. #T2##SUB#
Lora is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva works over Lora with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lora looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lora working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Lora is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Silva works over Lora with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
Lora on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lora tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Lora is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Lora working a defensive guard here.
Silva distracts Lora with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lora's head.
Silva lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Lora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Lora escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva pushes down on Lora's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Silva prevents Lora from improving his position.#T4#
Lora on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lora has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Lora looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Silva. #ROC2#
Lora is rocked!
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Lora is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silva is nestled in close to Lora, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silva working Lora over with strikes.
Silva lands a big elbow - Lora 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 Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erick Silva!
Erick Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Chaos FC 17
Date: Oct 29, 2017

#R1#
Lora gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Somwan counters with a straight right hand.
Somwan scores with a shot to the body.
Somwan punishes Lora's body with a nice straight punch.
Lora doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Somwan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Somwan. That snapped Lora's head back.
Lora throws a head kick that misses
and Somwan counters with a nice body shot.
Lora looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lora with a poor takedown
and Somwan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lora thinking.
Chinawoot Somwan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Lora.
Lora fails with the takedown
and Somwan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lora looks winded!
Somwan lands a hook that stumbles Lora back into the cage. Somwan follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Lora to the canvas! Somwan pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Lora has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chinawoot Somwan!
In his post fight interview, Chinawoot Somwan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Chaos FC 11
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Rylie moves into range and clinches up with Lora.#TD2#
Rylie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rylie keeping full guard, as Lora tries to pass.
Rylie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lora tries to free his leg and advance position but Rylie is retaining full guard.
Rylie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lora passes Rylie's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lora wants to work for an arm triangle but Rylie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rylie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rylie keeps trying to improve his position.
Rylie is trying to control but can't.
Rylie won't allow Lora to pass to mount. #T1#
Lora trying to control from half guard but Rylie is working away.
Lora definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rylie is trying to stand up here but Lora is controlling him well.
Lora is pressing down on Rylie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rylie is holding on for now.
Rylie is staying active underneath Lora, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lora trying to mount his opponent but Rylie defends it.
Lora trying to control from half guard but Rylie is working away.
Rylie is looking for a sweep. Lora is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lora seems to be looking for submissions.
Lora uses his free foot to push down on Rylie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rylie. #SUB#
Lora wants to finish this one by submission but Rylie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lora. #T2#
Lora blocks Rylie's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rylie wants to control but Lora is having none of it.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lora jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rylie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lora trying to control the position but Rylie is working away. #SUB#
Lora tries for a kimura but Rylie is defending well.
Rylie tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Lora wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rylie, who protects the arm well.
Rylie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Lora trying to control the position but Rylie is working away.
Lora controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Lora tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rylie is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lora is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rylie has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Lora tries for a kimura but Rylie is defending well. #T4#
Lora trying to control the position but Rylie is working away.
Rylie is trying to escape the position but Lora is controlling the position. #SUB#
Lora thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rylie trying to remain calm as Lora controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rylie tries to buck Lora off but Lora is having none of it.
Lora advances to full mount. #SUB#
Lora has hold of Rylie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rylie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Lora dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Rylie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lora is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Rylie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lora wants to control but Rylie postures up.
Lora is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rylie is looking to advance position but Lora won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lora is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rylie is tapping! Great win for Lora!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manuel Lora!

Event: Chaos FC 8
Date: Sep 24, 2017

#R1#
Lora closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Lora pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Lora shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lora showed some decent athleticism there.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lora passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lora looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lora definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lora tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lora wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Silva can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Silva throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Silva throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Silva tries to reverse the position but Lora maintains control.#T1#
Silva throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lora moves to back control.
Silva is really stuck here. #SUB#
Lora is looking for the choke from the back position but Silva is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Lora is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silva is defending well though. Lora let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Lora is looking for the choke from the back position but Silva is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Silva showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lora keeps control of the position as Silva tries to break free.
Silva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silva is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB#
Lora is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Silva is surviving well by controlling Lora's body position as best he can.
Lora looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Silva swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lora trying to control but Silva is having none of it. #SUB#
Lora is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Silva is surviving well by controlling Lora's body position as best he can.
Lora tries to control but Silva wriggling away. #SUB#
Lora is working for a guillotine from mount but Silva frees his head quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #SUB#
Lora is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Silva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Silva shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva working to try and regain half guard. #T3##SUB#
Lora looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Silva flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Lora will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva looks very frustrated and is flailing away with strikes from the bottom. His corner are telling him to stay calm.
Silva throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
We've been informed that Silva has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lora trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Lora looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Silva swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Silva has given up his back. Will we see Lora going for some submissions?
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lora's guard. Nice work there by Silva. #T4#
Silva scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Lora is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lora is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lora has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Lora looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Lora's brow.
Lora is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Silva lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Lora passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!
Lora blocks Silva's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Lora dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lora manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Silva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lora's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lora's back!
Lora is in bad spot here.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lora trying to control the position but Silva manages to sink in the hooks.
Lora rolls, trying to escape but Silva keeps control of the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lora trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Silva looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Lora manages to turn into his guard.
Lora wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #SUB#
Lora drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lora jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lora stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom.
Lora forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Lora is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lora has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lora blocks Silva's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Silva can't escape the position.
Silva swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lora tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva prevents Lora from taking his back.
Lora blocks Silva's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Lora is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Silva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Silva shrugs it off.
Lora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva gets back to half guard.
Lora passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Lora tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Lora blocks Silva's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Lora has control of Silva's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silva regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silva throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lora. What's that going to do exactly?
Silva chipping away with body shots but they're not going to hurt Lora.
Silva throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lora looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Lora wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Lora blocks the strikes from Silva.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Lora sits in half guard.
Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
Silva is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest. #SUB#
Lora is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lora.
Silva is staying active underneath Lora, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lora seems to be looking for submissions.
Manuel Lora overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Silva missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Lora is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva striking off his back but it's not causing Lora any problems.
Lora forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Lora seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Lora is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Lora blocks the strikes from Silva.
Silva throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Lora manages to pass to side control.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Lora blocks the strikes from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Lora dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lora shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lora's half guard.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lora with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Lora looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lora is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Silva tries to break free.
Lora controls the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Lora is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Silva knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Silva for a finish.
Silva turns into Lora and is now in his guard. #T1#
Silva works over Lora with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Lora had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lora has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva cracks Lora with a solid left hand.
Lora is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva is in close to Lora's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lora is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva is working Lora over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lora working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva works over Lora with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Lora is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lora looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva is working Lora over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Lora is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Lora is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Silva lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Silva landing rabbit punches to the side of Lora's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Lora has control of the leg.
Lora wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy. #T3#
Silva is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Lora passes to full mount!
Silva has given up his back here. Will Lora look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Silva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Lora looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lora pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Lora looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lora with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T4#
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Lora moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva tries to bench press Lora off him but Lora keeps the position.
Lora passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Silva! #SUB#
Lora is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Lora has control of Silva's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silva regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silva throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lora. What's that going to do exactly?
Erick Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manuel Lora is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erick Silva.
I think Lora 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Lora!

Event: Chaos FC 6
Date: Sep 19, 2017

#R1#
Lora misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blanks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Manuel Lora has been cut.
Lora drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Lora closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blanks did well to prevent Lora getting side control.
Lora has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Island Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Blanks keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lora passes to side control.
Lora advances to mount. #SUB2#
Lora wants to finish this one by submission but Blanks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lora.
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!#SUB2#
Blanks defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lora. #T1##SUB2#
Lora has hold of Blanks's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Blanks manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Lora is working for a guillotine from mount but Blanks frees his head quite easily.
Blanks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lora tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lora working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Blanks looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Lora! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Manuel Lora!
In defeat, Billy Blanks stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where I am today, is where my mind and will put me, where I am tomorrow is where my mind will put me.'.

Event: Chaos FC 4
Date: Sep 04, 2017

#R1##CL#
Lora rushes Lyon and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Lyon jumps into guard, dragging Lora to the mat.
Lora stands and throws Lyon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lyon wants to control but Lora postures up.
Lyon is looking for a sweep.
Lora tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lyon's legs.
Lyon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lora wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Lyon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lora wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lyon keeps working.
Lyon is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lora is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lyon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lora tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lora has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lora working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Lora tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee asks Lora politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lora prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lora working away.
Lyon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lyon wants to control but Lora is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Lyon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lora pulls his head out easily.
Lora is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lyon!
Lora takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lyon tries to lock up and control but Lora gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lyon is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Lora wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lora avoids the attempt from Lyon to control.
Lyon can't escape the position.
Lora knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lyon on the ground.
Lora controlling from the full mount.
Lora is looking to work his way around to Lyon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T3#
Lyon working to try and regain half guard.
Lyon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lora pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB#
Lora looking to isolate an arm here. Lyon doesn't see it coming and as Lora extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Lora!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manuel Lora!

Event: Chaos FC 1
Date: Aug 20, 2017

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lora.
Lora fails to land the takedown.
Lora dives in and grabs Petersen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petersen pushes down on Lora's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Lora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersen misses the target.
Petersen throws a head kick but Lora moves out of range.
Lora looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Petersen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Lora decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Petersen is not content to let Lora control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen trying to hold on to Lora's head to control him but Lora postures up.
Lora is pressing down on Petersen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petersen is holding on for now. #T1#
Lora moves into full mount! Petersen won't be happy about that!
Lora moves to take his opponent's back.
Lora has the hooks in. Petersen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Petersen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Petersen breaks Lora's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lora looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lora controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Lora working a defensive guard here.
Lora on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lora tries to get out of the position.
Petersen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Petersen drops back looking for a leg! Lora is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lora manages to kick Petersen off! Petersen jumps back into Lora's guard. #SUB#
Lora looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Petersen passes into side control.
Lora manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petersen's best efforts.
Petersen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lora!
Lora is bucking up trying to escape but Petersen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lora wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.#T3#
Lora is trying to escape the mount.
Petersen looking to control but Lora is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Petersen wants to finish this one by submission but Lora is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Petersen.
Lora tries to hold on but Petersen pushes him away. #SUB2#
Petersen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Petersen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lora wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Lora tries to control the position but Petersen now has his back. #T4#
Lora trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Petersen looking for the choke from the back.
Petersen is trying to stick to Lora's back but Lora is turning into Petersen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Petersen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lora.
Lora is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lora trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lora trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lora postures up.
Lora wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Lora postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Petersen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lora doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Petersen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lora!
Lora tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petersen has hold of Lora's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lora tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Petersen cranks the arm and Lora screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lora, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Don Petersen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2017

#R1#
Jab by Zapata.
Lora moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zapata fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lora on the side of the head.
Lora closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zapata circles away.
Zapata loads up on a big right hand but Lora slips the punch.
Zapata with a nice cross.
Zapata clobbers Lora with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zapata sizes up Lora with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lora ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
Zapata misses with a looping left.
Lora shoots in for a takedown but Zapata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapata cracks Lora with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zapata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zapata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Lora is rocked!
Zapata cracks Lora with a left hook right on the temple and Lora goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Zapata lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Lora is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eusebio Zapata!
A relieved looking Eusebio Zapata thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GH4: Kromog vs Snow
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Lora shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xavier pinned against the cage. Xavier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Xavier lands a jab to the head.
Lora's coach down at The Island Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lora's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Xavier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lora.
Xavier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lora tries to move into range but Xavier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xavier cracks Lora with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lora fails with the takedown
and Xavier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joao Vitor Xavier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Lora.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Xavier duly obliges.
Xavier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lora has his takedown stuffed
and Xavier counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Lora is rocked!
Xavier cracks Lora with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lora tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Xavier pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lora is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Vitor Xavier!
Joao Vitor Xavier is the new welterweight champion!

Event: GH1: Kromog vs Watkins
Date: Jun 11, 2017

#R1#
Huegli scores with a three punch combo!
Lora shoots for a double leg takedown but Huegli sprawls well. He's pushed Lora's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lora doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lora fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huegli avoids it really well and circles away.
Lora takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lora.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Lora. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lora shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Huegli can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huegli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huegli will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Huegli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Huegli will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Huegli trying to keep a closed guard but Lora is proving a slippery customer.
Lora wants to pass the guard but Huegli is keeping the position.
Lora stops Huegli from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lora controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huegli defending well as Lora loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Huegli does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lora.
Huegli lands a slapping body shot.
Huegli's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Huegli duly obliges.
Lora shoots in looking for a takedown but Huegli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lora's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Huegli flicks out a counter leg kick but Lora steps away.#T2#
Lora misses with a takedown
and Huegli counters with a three punch combo that has Lora backing up. Lora nods at Huegli to acknowledge the strikes.
Lora shoots in for a double leg but Huegli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lora doesn't manage to clinch there - Huegli circles away.
Huegli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lora shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Huegli takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Huegli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manuel Lora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huegli wants to land a leg kick but Lora is out of range.
Huegli lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lora fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Huegli clinches up with Lora and pushes him back against the cage.
Lora wants to take the fight to the mat but Huegli manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
Huegli tries to land knees in the clinch but Lora avoids the damage to the body.
Lora definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lora changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Huegli fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lora.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Huegli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lora has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lora and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Huegli swinging wildly here.
Huegli tries to score with a low kick but Lora moves his leg out of the way.
Lora dives in and grabs Huegli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Huegli pushes down on Lora's head and hops out.#CL2#
Huegli has Lora up against the cage in a clinch.
Huegli looking to throw knees to the head but Lora is blocking nicely.
Huegli is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Huegli pulls guard successfully. #T4#
Huegli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lora is looking to pass into half guard but Huegli pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Huegli is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Lora had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huegli defends it easily.
Huegli wants to get up but he can't break Lora's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lora is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Lora has his feet on Huegli's thighs here. He's pushed Huegli off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Huegli screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manuel Lora!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2017

#R1#
Man lands with a slapping head kick.
Man lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD#
Lora closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Man did well to prevent Lora getting side control.
Man trying to control but Lora postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Man can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lora is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Lora working for a submission but Man is keeping him at bay.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Lora is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Lora extends the arm and Man is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manuel Lora!

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