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Event:
Gladius #19
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Lappers throws a good cross that connects.
Lappers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lappers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myres.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Myres.
Lappers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Myres. Myres circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some wild striking there from Lappers.
Myres walks into a straight right hand from Lappers.
Myres fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Myres with that takedown attempt.
Lappers wants to counter with a clinch but Myres pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Myres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lappers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lappers connects with a leg kick. Myres looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Myres looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lappers! But no joy.
Myres shoots in for a double leg but Lappers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Lappers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lappers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Myres blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Lappers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Myres crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lappers - the referee stops the clock and Myres gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lappers. Myres manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lappers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lappers fails to land with a series of punches.
Lappers throws a nice looking combination but Myres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Myres throwing a counter right hand but Lappers manages to avoid it.
Lappers feints a jab promting Myres to slip. Lappers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Myres slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lappers tests Myres's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lappers works Myres's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Myres shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lappers defends it nicely.
Lappers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Myres.
Lappers scores with a jab.
Lappers throws a wild body kick that Myres sees coming a mile off.
Myres drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lappers sprawls and moves away.
Myres dives in for a single leg takedown but Lappers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lappers throws a leg kick which misses Myres's front leg but catches the back leg as Myres tries to avoid it.
Lappers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Myres.
Lappers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Myres.
Lappers works Myres's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Myres fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Lappers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lappers clobbers Myres with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch lands to the side of Myres 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lappers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lappers thuds his right hand into Myres's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lappers.
Lappers misses the shot to the body.
Lappers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Myres looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Myres takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lappers lands a nice shot to the body.
Myres looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lappers throws a shot to the body.
#T4#
Lappers stuns Myres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Myres with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Lappers counters by moving into the clinch.
Lappers tries to land knees in the clinch but Myres avoids the damage to the body.
Lappers landing knees to the head.
Myres is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lappers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Myres is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Myres goes for a takedown attempt but Lappers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Myres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lappers as he avoids it easily.
Lappers tries to counter with a clinch but Myres shakes him off and moves away.
Myres is breathing heavily.
Lappers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Lappers has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Lappers breaks from the clinch.
Lappers jabs Myres to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Myres shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lappers sprawls well. Lappers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Myres gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Lappers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lappers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lappers connects with a crisp jab.
Lappers leaves Myres with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Myres is defended easily by Lappers.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lappers. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Lappers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Lappers counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Myres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lappers crunches a lovely knee into Myres's ribcage.
Lappers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Myres or not.
Myres managing to block the knees to the body from Lappers.
Lappers trying to land knees to the body.
Myres has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lappers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Myres can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Lappers digs a right hand into Myres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Myres's gas tank.
Myres changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lappers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lappers throws a combination. Myres tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lappers lands with an overhand left.
Lappers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chris Lappers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lappers throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Lappers rushes Myres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lappers prevents the takedown attempt.
Myres wants a takedown.
Myres is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lappers is defending well.
Chris Lappers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Myres wants to take the fight to the mat but Lappers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lappers - that landed with a thud.
Lappers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lappers lands a body shot.
Lappers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Lappers as the two fighters clinch.
Lappers lands a right hand.
Lappers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Myres.
Lappers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Myres.
Lappers lands a body shot.
Myres tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Lappers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lappers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lappers scores with a push kick.#TD2#
Lappers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Myres looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lappers lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lappers lands an elbow.
Lappers lands some shots froms side control.
Myres is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lappers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lappers has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Lappers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lappers unloading with bombs!
Lappers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lappers with a couple of short strikes.
Lappers landing shots from mount.
Myres gets back to half guard.
Lappers winds up and cracks Myres with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lappers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Myres on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Myres actively working from the bottom here.
Lappers not doing much here.
#T4#
Myres wants to improve his position but Lappers is controlling well.
Lappers trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Myres looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lappers pushes past his half guard into mount!
Lappers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Myres can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myres can't escape the position.
Lappers wants to control the pace but Myres is squirming around nicely.
Myres regains half guard.
Lappers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Lappers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Myres.
Myres shoots in but Lappers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Myres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lappers feints a jab promting Myres to slip. Lappers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Myres slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Myres shoots in for a takedown but Lappers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Myres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lappers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Myres doesn't seem bothered though.
Myres takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres shoots in looking for a takedown but Lappers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Myres's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Myres takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Myres chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lappers can pounce on him.
Myres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myres shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lappers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lappers.
Nice body punch from Lappers.
Myres has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Myres there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lappers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Myres shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lappers sprawls well. Lappers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Myres gets slowly back to his feet.
Lappers punishes Myres's body with a nice straight punch.
Myres on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Lappers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myres shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lappers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chris Lappers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Myres shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Lappers moves into the clinch.
Lappers scores with a shot to the side of Myres's head.
Myres has Lappers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lappers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lappers lands an elbow inside.
Myres looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Myres wants a takedown but no success here.
Myres goes for a takedown attempt but Lappers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lappers works over Myres's head and body with a nice combination.
Lappers connects with a body shot.
Lappers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lappers - that will leave a mark!
#TD2#
Lappers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Myres trying to remain calm as Lappers controls from the top position.
Lappers is continuing to stall.
Myres tries to improve position but can't.
Lappers controls the position.
Lappers tries to move into full mount but can't pass Myres's legs.
Lappers in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Myres regains half guard.
Lappers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Lappers has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lappers wants to pass to mount but Myres is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Myres is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lappers is tapping! Great win for Myres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shane Myres!
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Event:
Gladius #14
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Dunc shoots in for a takedown but Lappers shows good takedown defense.
Dunc doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Lappers counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lappers.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lappers.
Dunc goes for a takedown attempt but Lappers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chris Lappers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Dunc.
Lappers connects with a body shot that sends Dunc's belly button to the back.
Lappers lands a jab to the nose.
Dunc takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lappers digs a good body shot into Dunc's ribs.
Dunc looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dunc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lappers as he jumps to the side.
Lappers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dunc has a takedown stuffed.
Lappers is looking to counter punch.
Dunc shoots in but Lappers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lappers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dunc.#T1#
Lappers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lappers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kyle Dunc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lappers, right into the meat.
Lappers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lappers with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Dunc drives through with a takedown into Lappers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Dunc thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lappers looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Dunc drops back looking for a leg! Lappers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lappers manages to kick Dunc off! Dunc jumps back into Lappers's guard.
Lappers looking to control.
#SUB2#
Dunc thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lappers controlling the position.#T2##SUB2#
Dunc is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lappers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lappers has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dunc working for a triangle but Lappers defends it easily.
Lappers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dunc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dunc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Dunc working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lappers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lappers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dunc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dunc has his feet on Lappers's thighs here. He's pushed Lappers 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! Lappers screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Dunc!
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Event:
Gladius #10
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Lappers lands a right hook to the body.
Myres goes for a double leg but Lappers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lappers continues to drive forward.
Lappers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lappers lands with a nice combination. Myres backs away looking to recover.
A shot to the liver by Lappers. Beautiful body shot.
Myres shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lappers but Lappers pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Lappers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Myres wants a takedown but no success here.
Chris Lappers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Myres.
Myres goes for a takedown attempt but Lappers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A left and a right from Lappers both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myres shoots and misses #TD#
and Lappers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Myres!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lappers looks up at the clock and then as Myres takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lappers smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Myres tries to buck Lappers off but Lappers is having none of it.
Lappers controlling from side mount. #T1#
Lappers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lappers scoring with punches from side control.
Lappers scoring with punches from side control.
Myres trying to remain calm as Lappers controls from the top position.
Myres is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lappers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Myres looking for submissions off his back.
Lappers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lappers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Myres is trying to get back to full guard.
Lappers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Myres on the ground.
Nice strikes from Lappers there.
Myres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Myres on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Myres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lappers pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lappers in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Myres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lappers pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lappers lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Myres is trying to get back to full guard.
Lappers content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Lappers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Myres on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lappers is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Myres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lappers pulls his head out easily.
Lappers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've been informed that Myres has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Myres looking for submissions off his back.
Lappers working Myres over with strikes. #SUB2#
Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lappers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Myres with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Lappers connects with a nice short shot to Myres's temple. #SUB2#
Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Lappers working the head and body with strikes.
Lappers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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. Lappers connects with a nice short shot to Myres's temple. #SUB2#
Myres actively working from the bottom here.
Lappers drops an elbow to the side of Myres's head.
Well, if Lappers is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lappers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Myres has hold of Lappers's hands but Lappers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Myres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Lappers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Myres closes the distance and clinches up with Lappers, looking for a takedown. Myres pushes Lappers against the cage but Lappers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Myres takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lappers lands a nice hook to Myres's body. Myres takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Myres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lappers swivels and escapes.
Lappers cracks Myres with a good jab.
Myres doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Lappers moves into the clinch.
Chris Lappers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Myres.
Lappers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lappers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Myres blocks it with crossed arms.
Lappers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myres can do to turn this around?
Come on Lappers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Myres tries for a takedown but Lappers manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lappers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Myres is defending well for now.
Myres tries to score a body lock takedown but Lappers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lappers gets underhooks to prevent Myres's takedown attempt.
Myres is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Lappers.
Lappers lands a body punch.
Lappers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Myres.
A short body shot lands from Lappers as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
A body shot lands from Lappers.
Lappers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lappers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Lappers breaks the clinch.
Nice jab there from Lappers.
Lappers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Myres dodges the punch combination from Lappers.
Myres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lappers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lappers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lappers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myres with a poor takedown #CL#
and Lappers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lappers lands an elbow that stopped Myres in his tracks for a moment.
Lappers scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lappers.
Lappers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T2#
Myres blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lappers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lappers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Myres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD#
Lappers turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lappers manages to end up in side control.
Myres is looking for a sweep.
Lappers is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Myres will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lappers in side control lands a decent elbow.
Myres is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lappers connects with a decent elbow.
Lappers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Myres to see if he's OK.
Myres is looking for a sweep.
Lappers is chipping away with strikes.
Lappers takes a little break here. Myres wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lappers working the ground and pound from side control.
Chris Lappers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Myres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lappers controlling from side mount.
Myres tries to bench press Lappers off him but Lappers keeps the position.
Lappers scores with a couple of short elbows.
Myres gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lappers stalling.
Lappers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lappers trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Myres looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Lappers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lappers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Myres has hold of Lappers's hands but Lappers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lappers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Myres actively working from the bottom here.
Lappers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Lappers dominated that second round.
That's time! Lappers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Lappers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Myres takes a step back to recover.
Myres shoots for a double leg takedown but Lappers sprawls well. He's pushed Myres's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shane Myres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Myres shoots in but no luck this time.
Lappers scores with a jab. Myres acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Myres misses with a takedown attempt - Lappers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chris Lappers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Myres.
Myres closes the distance and clinches up with Lappers, looking for a takedown. Myres pushes Lappers against the cage but Lappers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lappers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lappers lands a body shot.
Lappers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Myres if he has to take too many more of those.
Lappers scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Lappers does it's job there.
Myres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Lappers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lappers showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Lappers seems to be working for a kimura but Myres defends the submission attempt.
Lappers slips a nice elbow through Myres's hands, connecting with Myres's forehead.#T1##SUB2#
Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lappers trying to control the pace.
Myres has hold of Lappers's hands but Lappers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lappers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lappers.
Myres wants to get back to full guard.
Lappers winds up and cracks Myres with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Myres looking for submissions off his back.
Lappers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chris Lappers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lappers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lappers prevents Myres from improving his position.#SUB2#
Myres looking for submissions off his back.
Lappers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Lappers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lappers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Myres for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Myres looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lappers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Further stalling from Lappers.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lappers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shane Myres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lappers just misses with a punch to the body.
Lappers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lappers.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Lappers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lappers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Lappers!
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Event:
Gladius MWCT Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Usk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Lappers.
Lappers lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Lappers drives through and clinches with Usk against the cage.
Usk is trying to push Lappers away but Lappers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lappers lands with a light punch inside.
Lappers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lappers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lappers is working Usk over against the cage.#BC#
Lappers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lappers swings for the body but Usk moves out of range.
Lappers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lappers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Usk.
Usk shoots in for a takedown but Lappers shows good takedown defense.
Lappers misses the body punch
and Usk counters with a left and a right that stings Lappers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lappers throws a jab but it's blocked by Usk. #T1#
Lappers catches Usk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Usk wants to clinch.
Usk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lappers misses with a wild combination.
Usk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lappers defends it well.
Usk thows a leg kick but Lappers checks it #TD#
and Lappers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Usk!
Lappers controls the position.
Usk takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lappers working the ground and pound.
Lappers staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##ES2#
Usk bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lappers misses with the combination.
Lappers just misses with a punch to the body.
Usk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lappers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lappers. Usk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Usk is looking to clinch but Lappers is avoiding it.
Usk shoots in but Lappers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chris Lappers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Usk.
Some wild striking there from Lappers.
#T3#
Usk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Usk moves out of range of the strikes.
Lappers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Usk darts in looking for a takedown but Lappers gets double underhooks and turns Usk into the cage.
Lappers looks to score with a jab to the body but Usk is just out of range.
Usk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Lappers counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Usk sneaks out the side door and pushes Lappers away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usk fails with a takedown attempt.
Usk shoots in for a takedown but Lappers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lappers throws the left hand but Usk avoids the punch easily.
Lappers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Lappers swings for the body but Usk moves out of range.
Lappers swings widly with a right hand
and Usk counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Lappers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Usk sprawls well initially but Lappers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lappers tries to stand but can't do so whilst Usk controls his leg.
Lappers controlling the action here.
Lappers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lappers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Usk on the ground.
Usk is refusing to be controlled, as Lappers sits in half guard.
Lappers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lappers wants to pass the guard but Usk is defending well.
Usk is trying to maintain the position but Lappers is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Lappers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Usk tries a head kick but it misses.
Usk tries to clinch up but Lappers circles away and keeps his distance.
Usk throws a series of punches but Lappers moves out of range. #TD#
Lappers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Usk did well to prevent Lappers getting side control.
Lappers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Usk's head.
Lappers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've been informed that Usk has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Usk is looking to improve his position.
Lappers is looking to take a break and control but Usk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lappers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lappers with the ground and pound but Usk uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lappers is in close to Usk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Usk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lappers's guard. #REVB#
Lappers has Usk pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Lappers wants to sweep here but Usk controlling him for the moment.
Usk looking to sit in guard and control but Lappers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Usk throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lappers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usk can do to turn this around?
Usk is trying to keep Lappers in close.
Lappers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Usk is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Usk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lappers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lappers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lappers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Usk wants to sweep but no luck.
Lappers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lappers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lappers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lappers looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Usk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lappers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lappers postures up.
Lappers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lappers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Usk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lappers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lappers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Usk.
Usk throws a leg kick #TD#
and Lappers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Usk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lappers stopping the sweep attempt from Usk.
Lappers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Usk is keeping the position for now.
Usk throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lappers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Usk's head.
Chris Lappers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Usk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lappers is not content to let Usk control the position.
Lappers is trying is best to control the position here. #SU2#
Usk stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Lappers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Usk is trying to defend but Lappers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lappers trying to control the pace.
Lappers is thwarting Usk's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Lappers will probably get the nod.
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#
Usk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lappers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Usk shoots for a double leg takedown but Lappers sprawls well. He's pushed Usk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Usk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lappers swivels and escapes.
Chris Lappers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lappers stuffs the takedown attempt from Usk. Usk gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Lappers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Usk.
Chris Lappers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Usk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lappers. Usk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Usk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Usk tries to clinch there but Lappers circles away.
Usk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lappers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Usk somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usk wants to clinch up but Lappers keeps it at a distance.
Usk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body punch from Lappers.
Usk shoots in looking for a takedown. Lappers tries to sprawl out of it but Usk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lappers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Usk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lappers misses the shot to the body.
Usk moves out of range as Lappers throws a body kick.
Usk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lappers scores with a nice body kick.
Lappers lands a slapping body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Lappers. Those never looked like landing.
Usk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lappers.#CL#
Lappers rushes Usk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lappers works on Usk's body with a couple of short punches.
Lappers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lappers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lappers is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Usk's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lappers pushes Usk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lappers lands a body punch.
Chris Lappers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lappers prevents Usk from breaking the clinch.
Lappers landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lappers presses Usk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Usk can't break the clinch.
Usk tries to break the clinch but Lappers is controlling the position.
Usk is trying to drag Lappers to the mat but Lappers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lappers prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3##TD#
Lappers gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lappers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Usk tries to get to full guard but Lappers has control of the leg.
Usk wants to control but Lappers is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Lappers slows the pace down in half guard.
Usk trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lappers controlling his opponent.
Usk tries to hold on but Lappers pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lappers content just to control the position here.
Matt Usk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Lappers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lappers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Lappers!
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Event:
Gladius #4
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Lappers moves out of range easily. #TD#
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silva wants to stand and escape but instead Lappers has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Lappers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lappers content to stall in guard here.
Lappers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Lappers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lappers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lappers is one step ahead there.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lappers landing with the ground and pound.
Lappers throws a big elbow that misses.
Lappers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lappers trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Lappers. Lappers gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva thinks about countering with a head kick.#TD#
Silva looking to score a takedown here. Lappers is defending well but Silva drives through and ends up in Lappers's guard.
Lappers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Lappers 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.
Lappers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Lappers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lappers trying to control the position.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses. #T3##SUB#
Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lappers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lappers has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Lappers trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Lappers throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Silva throws a strike but Lappers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lappers prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lappers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lappers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Silva 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#
Lappers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Lappers is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lappers's thigh. Lappers counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lappers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alberto Silva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lappers blocks a head kick by Silva.
Lappers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lappers misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lappers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva looks for a takedown but Lappers sprawls well.
Lappers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lappers tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lappers to the ground. Lappers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lappers scores with a body shot.
Lappers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Lappers misses with a head kick.
Lappers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Lappers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lappers plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Lappers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lappers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Lappers pushes Silva away with a front kick.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lappers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lappers goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lappers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lappers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lappers keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva trying to control but Lappers is working from the bottom.
Alberto Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lappers is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva throws a strike but Lappers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lappers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lappers slips nicely into half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lappers. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lappers lands a nice short elbow.
Lappers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Lappers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lappers slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Lappers thows a leg kick but Silva checks it #CL#
and Silva moves into the clinch.
Lappers tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
#BC#
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Lappers misses.
Lappers scores with a jab to the head.
Silva shoots in but Lappers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lappers throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Silva moves out of range as Lappers throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lappers lands a body shot.
Silva lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Silva clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Lappers breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Lappers throws a chopping leg kick but Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lappers but Lappers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lappers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lappers sprawls well. Lappers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lappers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Lappers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
Lappers throwing strikes but missing.
Lappers sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Silva keeping moving, preventing Lappers from controlling successfully.
Lappers is stalling in the full guard.
Lappers throwing strikes but missing.
Lappers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lappers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lappers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lappers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lappers wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Lappers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Lappers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lappers scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lappers counters with a leg kick.
Chris Lappers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva tries to land a body kick
letting Lappers counter with a right hand.
Lappers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lappers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4##CL2#
Lappers moves into the clinch.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Lappers scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Nice elbow from Lappers.
Lappers tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Lappers back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lappers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lappers pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Lappers.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lappers prevents it.
#BC2#
Lappers breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Lappers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lappers 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Lappers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Lappers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Eaton did well to prevent Lappers getting side control.
Lappers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eaton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lappers. #SUB2#
Lappers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eaton taking some punishment here, with Lappers in his half guard.
Eaton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eaton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eaton.
Eaton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Eaton scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Eaton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Eaton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lappers defending well though.
Lappers is trying to stand back up but Eaton is controlling him
Lappers has a hand on Eaton's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Eaton takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lappers regains half guard.
Eaton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Eaton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eaton is thwarting Lappers's attempts to control the position.
Eaton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Eaton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eaton lands strikes from half guard.
Eaton throws a strike but Lappers avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Eaton connects with a couple of short punches.
Lappers managing to control the position.
Eaton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eaton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eaton stopping the sweep attempt from Lappers.#T3##SUB2#
Lappers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eaton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eaton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eaton distracts Lappers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eaton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eaton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Eaton won't allow Lappers to sweep him here.
Eaton tries to stand but Lappers is controlling from the bottom.
Eaton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eaton is looking to work some ground and pound but Lappers has wrist control.#T4#
Lappers seems keen to control Eaton's posture.
Eaton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eaton won't allow Lappers to sweep him here.
Lappers seems keen to control Eaton's posture.
Eaton prevents Lappers from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eaton working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lappers looking to control.
Eaton preventing the sweep.
Eaton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lacy Eaton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Eaton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lappers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eaton's knee momentarily.#TD2#
Lappers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Eaton is looking to stand back up but Lappers counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Eaton. #REVR#
Lappers is trying to control the action in half guard but Eaton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eaton is looking for a sweep. Lappers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eaton is pressing down on Lappers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eaton keeping moving, preventing Lappers from controlling successfully.
Eaton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lappers's guard. #REVR##T1#
Eaton throws a big elbow that misses.
Eaton throws a big right hand that misses.
Lappers has Eaton pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Lappers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eaton is aware though and is defending well.
Eaton cracks Lappers with a solid left hand.#ES2#
Lappers manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lappers is trying to pull guard but Eaton has him pressed against the cage.
Eaton has had enough of the clinch but Lappers keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Lappers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##TD#
Eaton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Eaton gets to his feet - Lappers follows without any prompting.
Lappers shoots in for a takedown but Eaton shows good takedown defense.
Eaton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chris Lappers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lappers shoots in for a takedown but Eaton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lacy Eaton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Lappers.
Lappers is breathing heavily.
Lappers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eaton as he jumps to the side.
Lappers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eaton is fending him off so far but Lappers persists. Nope, Eaton circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lappers.
Eaton tries to clinch but Lappers moves out of range.
Eaton backing away here, and Lappers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lappers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eaton avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Lappers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Eaton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Eaton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Eaton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eaton is thwarting Lappers's attempts to control the position.
Eaton working the head and body with strikes.
Eaton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lappers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eaton lands with a punch from half guard.
Eaton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eaton prevents Lappers from improving his position.
Eaton working Lappers over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eaton winds up and cracks Lappers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lacy Eaton dominated that second round.
That's time! Eaton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lappers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eaton is fending him off so far but Lappers persists. Nope, Eaton circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Lappers. No joy for Eaton on that attempt.
Lappers misses with a takedown #TD#
so Eaton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Eaton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lappers's head.
Eaton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eaton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lappers can do to turn this around?
Eaton throwing strikes from guard but Lappers blocks nicely.
Lacy Eaton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lappers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lappers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eaton throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SUB2#
Lappers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eaton postures up and lands a big shot to Lappers's brow.
Eaton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eaton chips away with some ground and pound.
Lappers has momentary wrist control but Eaton slips an elbow through the middle.
Lappers wants to get back to his feet but Eaton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eaton landing some decent shots from guard.
Chris Lappers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Eaton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Eaton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eaton distracts Lappers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eaton landing with the ground and pound.
Lappers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are battling for position here. Eaton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lappers stays in close to Eaton's body and controls the position. #T3#
Lappers prevents Eaton from getting back to his feet.
Eaton 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#
Eaton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lappers is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Eaton.
Eaton is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eaton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lappers controlling the position from side mount.
Eaton tries to bench press Lappers off him but Lappers keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lappers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lappers scoring with punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lacy Eaton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eaton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lacy Eaton!
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