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Event:
WeInSyd 27
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Alli forces Lao back against the cage and clinches.
Lao looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Alli using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Alli breaks from the clinch.
Lao walks into a straight right hand from Alli.
Alli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Alli clinches.
Lao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alli to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Alli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alli explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Alli gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Alli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Alli closes the distance and pushes Lao back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lao can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Alli prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alli scores with a shot to the side of Lao's head. #TD2#
Alli pulls guard. #ES2#
Alli is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Alli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alli takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Alli pulls Lao into guard.
Alli wants to stand and escape but Lao is having none of it.
Alli controls Lao momentarily but Lao frees himself. #ES2#
Alli pushes Lao off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alli wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karnak Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alli scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alli lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Karnak Lao has been cut.
We've been told by Lao's head coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alli fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Alli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alli scores a nice knee to the body.
Alli wants a takedown.
#T3#
Alli lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Alli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lao defends well and Alli ends up having to push Lao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Alli takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Alli breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Alli instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Alli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Lao gets tackled into the cage by Alli. Alli maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Alli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alli but Alli pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Alli fails to land the takedown.
Lao tries to clinch but Alli moves away
enabling Alli to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Alli pushes Lao up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alli scores with a shoulder strike.
Lao throws a head punch that misses.
Lao tries to pull guard but Alli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lao.
#BC2#
Alli manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Alli as Lao shoots in.
A left and a right from Alli both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Alli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karnak Lao's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Alli clinches. #BC2#
Alli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Alli. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Alli drives through and clinches with Lao against the cage.
Josh Alli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alli lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Lao is rocked!#BC2#
Alli breaks the clinch.
Oh Lao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alli throws a powerful right kick. Lao tried to block low but the kick was high! Lao was taken right off of his feet! Alli jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Josh Alli!
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Event:
SyFi 83
Date: Jul 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Hill throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lao looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
It looks like Karnak Lao has been cut.
Lao takes one to the side of the head.
Hill scores with a nice head shot.
Hill circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lao to the canvas! Lao doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hill keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muswell Hill!
During a confident post fight interview, Muswell Hill thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SyFi 73
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Wood takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Lao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Lao shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wood is trying to maintain the position but Lao is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Wood looking for submissions off his back.
Wood keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood trying to hold on to Lao's head to control him but Lao postures up.
#T1#
Wood regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Wood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lao is fighting to break Wood's control of his arms but Wood is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Wood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lao content to stall in guard here.
Wood pulls Lao in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Wood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Wood is pulling down on Lao's head. It's preventing any offense from Lao, at least for the moment.#SU#
Lao stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wood counters with a one-two to the body.
Lao is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Wood closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wood.
Wood lands a right hand.
I was talking to Lao's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wood lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
Wood lands a damaging elbow.
Lao working aggressively here.
Lao takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Wood breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Wood rushes Lao and presses him up against the cage.
Lao wants a takedown but no success here.
Wood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Karnak Lao has been cut.#BC#
Lao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#
Lao is rocked!
BAM! Wood delivers a spinning backfist that drops Lao like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Landon Wood!
A less than humble Landon Wood misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
WeInSyd14
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Shafer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Shafer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shafer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lao trying to control the position from guard on top but Shafer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shafer is pulling down on Lao's head. It's preventing any offense from Lao, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Shafer is trying to keep Lao in close.
Lao seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Lao gets to his feet - Shafer follows without any prompting.
Lao tries to clinch up.
Shafer keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lao. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shafer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shafer feints and then cracks Lao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lao down. #CL#
Shafer closes the distance and clinches.
Shafer looking for a takedown.
Shafer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Shafer pulls guard successfully.
Shafer 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.
Lao wanted to stand there but Shafer had control of the position.
Shafer keeping moving, preventing Lao from controlling successfully. #T3#
Lao lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shafer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shafer tries to get out of the position.
Shafer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lao is one step ahead there.
Shafer has a closed guard, preventing Lao from standing up.
Lao looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shafer stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Shafer pushes Lao up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Shafer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shafer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shafer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shafer.
Lao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lao shoots in for a double leg but Shafer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Shafer drives through and clinches with Lao against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Shafer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shafer pinned against the cage. Shafer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shafer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shafer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shafer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lao can do to turn this around?
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shafer.
Shafer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shafer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Danga de danga de dang - Shafer scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Karnak Lao has been cut.
Shafer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Shafer has closed the distance and engaged Lao in a clinch.
#T1##TD#
Shafer drags the fight down to the ground.
Lao preventing the sweep.
Lao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shafer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lao trying to control but Shafer is working from the bottom.
Shafer keeping full guard, as Lao tries to pass.
Lao slips nicely into half guard.
Shafer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lao on the ground.#T2#
Shafer is refusing to be controlled, as Lao sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Lao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shafer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lao.
Lao is just content to waste time from the top position. Shafer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Lao wants to control from the top but Shafer keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shafer wants to get back to his feet but Lao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lao throwing strikes but missing. #SU2#
Lao stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alex Shafer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lao shoots for a takedown but Shafer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alex Shafer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karnak Lao.
Lao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shafer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shafer.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shafer digs a good body shot into Lao's ribs.
Lao needs to keep his hands up - Shafer had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shafer!
Shafer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shafer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lao dives in and grabs Shafer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shafer pushes down on Lao's head and hops out.
Shafer throws a big counter combination but Lao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shafer lands with a kick to the temple. Lao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shafer digs a good body shot into Lao's ribs.
Shafer stalks Lao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lao's face. Lao staggers backwards, shaken.
Shafer throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Shafer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karnak Lao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shafer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lao looks for a takedown but Shafer sprawls well.#CL#
Shafer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lao is trying to drag Shafer to the mat but Shafer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shafer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alex Shafer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karnak Lao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shafer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lao shoots in for a takedown but Shafer shows good takedown defense.
Lao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shafer.#T1#
Lao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shafer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lao misses with a takedown
and Shafer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shafer throws a front kick that sends Lao stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Shafer clinches up with Lao and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Shafer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shafer is looking to wear down Lao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Shafer rushes Lao and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Shafer breaks the clinch.
Alex Shafer is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shafer.
Lao dives in for a single leg takedown but Shafer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shafer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shafer feints and then cracks Lao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lao down. #CL#
Shafer closes the distance and clinches. #T2##BC#
Shafer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Shafer scores with a one two! Lao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shafer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shafer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shafer somewhat.#TD#
Shafer dives in and scores a takedown into Lao's guard.
Shafer is fighting to break Lao's control of his arms but Lao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lao looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB2#
Lao looking for a triangle here. Shafer is fighting it but it looks tight! Lao pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Shafer is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Karnak Lao!
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Event:
WeInSyd 10
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Lao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moore lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Moore.#CUT#
It looks like Karnak Lao has been cut.
Lao closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moore counters with a right hand to the body.
Moore connects with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Moore.
Lao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moore defends it nicely.
Moore throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lao is defended easily by Moore.
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!
Moore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Moore lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Lao is rocked!
Moore fakes the body blow, causing Lao to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lao goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Philip Moore!
Philip Moore took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
SyFi 27
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Davis clinches up with Lao and pushes him back against the cage.
Lao is working for takedown but Davis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Davis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Davis lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Karnak Lao has been cut.
Davis connects with a knee to the head.
Davis lands a knee to the head.
Davis lands a damaging elbow.
Davis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lao's defenses.
Davis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lao's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Davis.
Davis lands a nice elbow.
Lao is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Lao is rocked!#CUT2#
Karnak Lao's cut is getting worse.
Davis lands an elbow just above Lao 's eye.
Oh Lao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Davis is pressed up against the cage. Lao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davis down to the mat. Davis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karnak Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Lao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lao takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Karnak Lao's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Davis pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Lao! Davis unloads with more strikes and Lao sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Davis!
Chris Davis gave a mention to Phantom Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
SyFi 8
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Golovkin.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the body.
Golovkin lands with a nice combination. Lao backs away looking to recover.
Golovkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Golovkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Lao's head.
Nice sprawl there from Golovkin as Lao shoots in.
Golovkin lands a slapping body shot.
Golovkin jabs Lao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Golovkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lao drops his hands momentarily and Golovkin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Golovkin.
Golovkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lao throws out a leg kick but Golovkin moves out of range and Lao only half commits.
Golovkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Golovkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Golovkin feints a jab promting Lao to slip. Golovkin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Karnak Lao has been cut.
Gennady Golovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golovkin 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.
#T1#
Golovkin scores with a jab to the body.
Lao tries to clinch but Golovkin moves away
and Lao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lao throws a lazy head kick
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golovkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut lands for Golovkin. That snapped Lao's head back.
Golovkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC#
Lao is rocked!
Golovkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lao is still on wobbly legs! Can Golovkin finish him?
OH! Lao has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Golovkin smells blood and charges in for the finish! Golovkin unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Lao sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gennady Golovkin!
Our winner, Gennady Golovkin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
NJMMA #25: Graves v Mokami
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Boozer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Lao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boozer is trying to defend but Lao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Boozer kicks Lao off and gets back to his feet.
Boozer misses with a low kick.
Lao tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Lao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lao showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lao wants to stand but Boozer has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Boozer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lao.
Boozer works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1##SUB#
Boozer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2#
Lao stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Boozer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boozer throws a sloppy body shot
and Lao counters with a low kick, right behind Boozer 's knee.
A head kick by Lao misses #TD#
and Boozer counters with a single leg into guard. Lao didn't expect that.
Boozer stands and throws Lao's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boozer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Lao is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Boozer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Boozer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lao is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Boozer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Lao being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lao wants to control but Boozer postures up.
The referee asks Boozer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Boozer prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Boozer is trying to get an arm triangle but Lao is defending well. #SUB#
Boozer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Lao's face as Boozer controls the position.
Lao is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Boozer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Boozer gets caught napping as Lao dives in and scores a takedown. Boozer manages to retain guard.#ES#
Boozer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lao has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Boozer keeps control of Lao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boozer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laos head.
Lao misses with a punch on the inside.
Boozer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Lao tightens his grip and picks Boozer up, before dumping him to the ground. Boozer manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boozer keeping moving, preventing Lao from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Boozer has his feet on Lao's thighs here. He's pushed Lao 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! Lao screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Axel Boozer!
A relieved looking Axel Boozer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
NJMMA #21: Colnago v McLure
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Lao on that attempt.
Gracie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Lao jumps guard but Gracie stands there with Lao around his waist. Lao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've been informed that Gracie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gracie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lao tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lao regains half guard.
Lao is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Lao is defending well.
Lao manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lao working a defensive guard here.
#ES#
Lao has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gracie has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lao is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Gracie tries to stall but Lao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lao can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karnak Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lao missing with knees to the body.
Lao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lao.
No luck for Lao with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Lao drives through with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lao controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Lao defends easily.
#T4#
Lao slips nicely into half guard.
Lao lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lao is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Lao there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karnak Lao dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lao darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Lao into the cage.
Lao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Lao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karnak Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lao fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Lao pushes him away.
Lao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Lao back into the cage.
Lao stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Lao is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracie has double underhooks.
Lao is trying to stall.
#T1#
Lao tries to pull guard but Gracie holds him up against the cage and eventually Lao drops back down to his feet.
Lao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gracie to keep the fight standing.
Lao tries to score a body lock takedown but Gracie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie jumps guard but Lao stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lao tries to pull guard but Gracie won't allow it.
Lao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lao is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracie keeps control of Lao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lao prevents it.
Lao is trying to pull guard but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Lao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Lao, against the cage.
Lao misses with a body punch.
Lao wants to take the fight to the mat but Gracie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lao missing with knees to the body.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Lao tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lao misses with a body punch.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Lao's takedown attempt.
Lao is working for takedown but Gracie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lao jumps guard but Gracie stands there with Lao around his waist. Lao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lao is looking to control Gracie's arms but Gracie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lao has his back to the cage.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lao has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gracie after a bit of a struggle. #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.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Lao is trying to pull guard but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie tries to work over Lao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lao has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Lao is working for takedown but Gracie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lao after a bit of a struggle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lao wants to stall.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raeven Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Lao drives through with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gracie controls Lao momentarily but Lao frees himself.
Lao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lao pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lao is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie trying to hold on to Lao's head to control him but Lao postures up.
Lao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Lao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie taking some punishment here, with Lao in his half guard.
Lao trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Lao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lao wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie has a hand on Lao's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lao takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Lao stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD#
Lao closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie is not content to let Lao control the position.#T3#
Lao stalling. #SUB#
Lao 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.
#SUB#
Lao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lao looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Lao makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lao with a nice head shot there.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lao from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karnak Lao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lao 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karnak Lao!
In defeat, Raeven Gracie stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back, thank you everyone, my opponent was a great fighter.'.
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Event:
NJMMA #15: Rooney v Dickens
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lao is defended easily by Gracie.#TD2#
Lao shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lao from controlling successfully.
Lao stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Lao postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Lao from standing up.
Lao looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lao stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Lao looking for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is having none of it.
Lao tries to control but Gracie wriggling away. #T2#
Lao lands a nice shot to the head.
Lao pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Lao.#SU2#
Lao is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Lao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gracie defends well and Lao ends up having to push Gracie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lao throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Raeven Gracie has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Raeven Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karnak Lao.
Lao tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Lao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lao from controlling successfully.
Lao pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SU2#
Lao stands up and beckons Gracie to join him on the feet.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Lao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lao off to one side. #T4#
Lao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD2#
Lao drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lao cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Lao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lao trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
Lao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karnak Lao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raeven Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lao.
Lao avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Lao misses the target.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lao is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Karnak Lao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lao is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lao avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lao is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
Lao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Lao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lao wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gracie defends well and Lao ends up having to push Gracie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Raeven Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karnak Lao.
Lao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Lao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Lao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Lao is now in Gracie's guard.
Lao content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lao passes into half guard.
Lao looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Lao is controlling well.
Lao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #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.
Lao 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.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Lao controlling the action here.
Lao is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lao 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Karnak Lao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Raeven Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lao fails with the takedown.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Lao tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Lao persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Raeven Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karnak Lao.
Lao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lao dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Lao's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Lao changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Lao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lao throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Lao thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Lao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T2##CL2#
Lao rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Lao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away.
Lao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Gracie lands a head kick. Lao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lao shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Gracie tenderised Lao's leg. Lao is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Lao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lao defends it easily.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Lao has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Lao trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lao in particular looking to stall.
Ground and pound from Lao.
Lao is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lao wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Lao not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karnak Lao.
I've got Lao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
NJMMA #10: Boskovic v McCallum
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Lao misses with a takedown
and Agnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Agnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Agnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Agnarsson lands a body shot.
Agnarsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Karnak Lao has been cut.#TD#
Lao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agnarsson wants to control but Lao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Agnarsson defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agnarsson is trying to maintain the position but Lao is very close to passing his half guard.
Lao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Agnarsson is looking for a sweep. Lao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Lao is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lao scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Agnarsson tries to lock up and control but Lao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Agnarsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Agnarsson is working to get back to half guard.
Agnarsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agnarsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lao prevents Agnarsson from getting the reversal.
Lao landing punches.
Lao looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lao manages to capitalize on a mistake by Agnarsson to take his back!#T2#
Agnarsson is really stuck here.
Lao not allowing Agnarsson to control his hands. #SUB#
Lao is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Agnarsson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Lao.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karnak Lao!
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Event:
NJMMA #4: Di Costa v Jeppesen
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Igorevich cracks Lao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Igorevich lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Igorevich.
Igorevich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Igorevich.
Igorevich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lao looks for a takedown but Igorevich sprawls well.
Igorevich lands a really nice looking cross but Lao seems unphased.
Igorevich throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Igorevich moves into the clinch.
Lao prevents Igorevich from breaking the clinch.
Lao is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Lao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Igorevich fails to land with a series of punches.
Igorevich scores with a three punch combo!
Igorevich stuffs the takedown.
Igorevich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lao with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karnak Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Lao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lao tries for a takedown but Igorevich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Igorevich tries to bum rush Lao with a series of wild strikes but Lao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Igorevich lands with a shot to the body.
Igorevich lands a really nice looking cross but Lao seems unphased.
Lao takes a swing at Igorevich's ribcage but misses.
Igorevich closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Igorevich as he connects with a hook.
Igorevich lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lao fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Igorevich throws a one two combo.
Lao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lao is looking to clinch.
Igorevich throws a nice looking combination but Lao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Igorevich looks winded!
Lao is looking to clinch but Igorevich is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Igorevich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Igorevich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lao circles away quickly and effectively.
A left and a right from Igorevich both land. Nice combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lao fails with the takedown.
Lao looks to throw the jab but Igorevich is out of range.
Igorevich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Igorevich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Igorevich shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lao eats them both and turns towards Igorevich to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Svyatoslav Igorevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Igorevich misses with a series of wild punches.
Svyatoslav Igorevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lao dives in and grabs Igorevich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Igorevich pushes down on Lao's head and hops out.
Lao dodges the punch combination from Igorevich.
Lao goes for a double leg but Igorevich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Igorevich continues to drive forward.
Lao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Igorevich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Igorevich looks to land a combination but Lao avoids it well.
Igorevich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Igorevich but Igorevich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Igorevich throws a combination. Lao tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
Lao shoots in for a takedown but Igorevich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Igorevich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lao counters with a head kick. That will keep Igorevich thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Igorevich swivels and escapes.
Igorevich's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Igorevich duly obliges.
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!
Lao tries to land a front kick but Igorevich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Igorevich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Igorevich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Igorevich looks to land a combination but Lao avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Igorevich leaves Lao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Igorevich as Lao shoots in.
Igorevich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svyatoslav Igorevich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Igorevich fails to land with a series of punches.
Igorevich misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Lao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lao dodges the punch combination from Igorevich.
Igorevich moves out of range of the leg kick from Lao.
Karnak Lao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Igorevich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Igorevich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Igorevich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Igorevich throws a body punch but Lao moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lao throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Igorevich was covering up waiting for the punch and Lao finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Igorevich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1##ES2#
Igorevich has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lao off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Igorevich is breathing heavily.
Lao shoots in for a takedown but Igorevich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Igorevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Lao.
Igorevich is working the combinations to good effect here.
Igorevich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lao.
Lao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Igorevich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Igorevich scores with a four punch combination!
Igorevich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Igorevich misses.
Svyatoslav Igorevich seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lao tries to clinch there but Igorevich circles away.
Igorevich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Igorevich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Igorevich blocks a head kick by Lao.
Lao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Igorevich's waist but Igorevich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lao off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karnak Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Igorevich under the eye.#TD#
Lao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Igorevich throws Lao to one side and escapes!
Igorevich misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Lao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Igorevich looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Igorevich sneaks out the side door and pushes Lao away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Igorevich throws a counter combo.#TD#
Lao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Lao wants to control but Igorevich is keeping him busy.
Igorevich is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lao is controlling him well.#SU#
Lao decides to stand back up. Lao steps back and let's Igorevich get back to his feet.#TD#
Lao closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Igorevich looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Lao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Igorevich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lao.
Lao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Lao winds up and cracks Igorevich with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Igorevich is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svyatoslav Igorevich 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Igorevich scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Igorevich. Those never looked like landing.
Igorevich throws a combination. Lao tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Igorevich misses with a combination
#TD#
so Lao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lao trying to control the position from guard on top but Igorevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Lao gets to his feet. Igorevich looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Igorevich keeps the fight on the outside.
Igorevich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Lao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Igorevich tries to avoid it but Lao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Igorevich to the ground. Igorevich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Lao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No luck for Lao with that takedown attempt.
Lao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Igorevich as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karnak Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lao tries for a takedown but Igorevich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Igorevich.#CL2#
Igorevich moves into the clinch.
Lao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC#
Lao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Igorevich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Igorevich defends well and Lao ends up having to push Igorevich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Igorevich! But no joy.#CL2#
Igorevich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lao tries to pull guard but Igorevich forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Igorevich prevents the takedown attempt.
Igorevich is trying to break the clinch but Lao is controlling him.
Igorevich tries to break free but Lao pushes him back against the cage.
Igorevich is trying to break the clinch but Lao has him pressed against the cage.
Lao jumps guard but Igorevich stands there with Lao around his waist. Lao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lao effectively controlling the action here.
Igorevich trying to land knees to the body.
#T3##BC2#
Igorevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Igorevich looks to land a combination. Lao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Igorevich counters with a three punch combo that has Lao backing up. Lao nods at Igorevich to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Lao darts in and clinches Igorevich up against the cage.
Lao is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Lao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Igorevich pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lao back to the cage. Igorevich follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Igorevich lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Igorevich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Igorevich wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Igorevich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4##TD#
Lao looking to score a takedown here. Igorevich is defending well but Lao drives through and ends up in Igorevich's guard.
Igorevich is looking to stand back up but Lao counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Igorevich. #REVB#
Svyatoslav Igorevich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lao looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igorevich is looking to escape.
Karnak Lao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svyatoslav Igorevich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Lao wants to work for an arm triangle but Igorevich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Svyatoslav Igorevich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Igorevich has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svyatoslav Igorevich!
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Event:
NJMMA #1
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Lao shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sane's guard.
Sane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lao has control of Sane's left arm, preventing Sane from doing any damage.
Sane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sane wants to pass the guard but Lao is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sane trying to control the position from guard on top but Lao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lao trying to keep a closed guard but Sane is proving a slippery customer.
Sane advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lao, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Sane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lao has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sane trying to control the action but Lao is working from the bottom.
Lao is being controlled here. #T2##SUB2#
Sane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lao has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sane trying to control the action but Lao is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lao wants to get back to full guard but Sane has passed into side control.
Lao is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Sane is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lao looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sane gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lao is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sane lets go of the hold and Lao can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Sane!
In his post fight interview, Justin Sane 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: Sep 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Lao rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Williams decides to pull guard.
Lao is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lao connects with a couple of short punches.
Lao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lao tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Lao is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Williams wants to control the position but Lao says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lao keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SUB2#
Lao is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Williams is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karnak Lao!
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