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Event:
Amateur League - FINALE
Date: Apr 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Riot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laranja's waist but Laranja gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riot off to one side.
Riot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laranja was well out of range. Poor timing from Riot.#CL2#
Laranja clinches up with Riot and pushes him back against the cage.
Riot wants to take the fight to the mat but Laranja manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Laranja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laranja stalls.
Laranja has Riot pushed against the cage.
Riot tries to pull guard but Laranja forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Riot. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Laranja is trying to trip Riot. He has hold of a leg but Riot is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Laranja persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Riot looking for a guillotine here but Laranja defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riot looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Laranja puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laranja in particular looking to stall.#T1##SUB2#
Riot is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Laranja has latched onto it... Big trouble! Laranja pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Riot is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Laranja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Laranja!
Renato Laranja is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Renato Laranja started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Amateur League - Playoffs Semi
Date: Mar 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Yosef misses with a right hand #TD#
and Laranja counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yosef is looking to get back to is feet but Laranja passes into side control.
#SUB#
Laranja goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yosef has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Laranja but great work by Yosef.#SU2#
Yosef stands up.
Yosef closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Laranja counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laranja controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Laranja has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Laranja is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Laranja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yosef swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laranja 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. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laranja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yosef is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yosef throws a series of punches but Laranja moves out of range.
Yosef is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laranja.
Laranja tries to counter with a takedown but Yosef is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheers as Yosef lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laranja doesn't seem phased though.
A cross from Yosef lands.
Yosef thows a leg kick but Laranja checks it #TD#
and Laranja counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Laranja trying to control the pace. #T3##SUB#
Laranja seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Laranja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Laranja is keen to just control but Yosef is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Laranja 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.
Yosef is refusing to be controlled, as Laranja sits in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laranja wants to pass the guard but Yosef is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yosef is trying to stand back up but Laranja is controlling him
Laranja sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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 Renato Laranja will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Laranja keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Laranja moves into the clinch.
Laranja is trying to pull guard but Yosef turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Laranja taking a breather.
Yosef wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Laranja looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Laranja keeps control of Yosef as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Laranja taking a breather.
Laranja jumps guard but Yosef turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Yosef wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laranja has him pressed against the ropes.
Yosef has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Laranja manages to pull guard.
Laranja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja controlling Yosef's posture. #SUB#
Laranja has his foot on Yosef's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yosef works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Yosef wants to control from the top but Laranja keeps moving.
Laranja pulls Yosef in to control the position. #SUB#
Laranja is looking for a triangle but Yosef pushes his legs off easily.
Laranja seems keen to control Yosef's posture.
Yosef tries to stand but Laranja is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yosef wants to control from the top but Laranja keeps moving. #SUB#
Laranja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Laranja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yosef is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Laranja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laranja controlling the position.#T3#
Yosef postures up.
#SUB#
Laranja throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yosef uses it to pass to side control.
Laranja tries to bench press Yosef off him but Yosef keeps the position.
Yosef tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Laranja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yosef can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laranja tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Yosef easily slips into full mount!
Laranja sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Laranja is trying to get back to full guard.
Yosef not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Laranja tries to get to full guard but Yosef has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Laranja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Laranja dominated that second round.
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#
Good exchange - Yosef coming out on top.
Yosef throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Laranja counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yosef won't be happy with that.
Yosef seems a little lost for a moment, as Laranja dominates the positioning.
Laranja passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Yosef!
Laranja looking to take Yosef's back but Yosef rolls and after a scramble, Yosef ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Yosef to escape a tricky position.
Laranja looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1##SUB#
Laranja is looking for a triangle but Yosef pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Laranja looking for a guillotine here but Yosef defends easily.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yosef has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Laranja is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Laranja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yosef must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yosef trying to stand up but can't free himself from Laranja's guard.
Laranja controlling the position.#T3#
Yosef trying to control the position from guard on top but Laranja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yosef would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Laranja keeping moving, preventing Yosef from controlling successfully.
Yosef would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Laranja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yosef defends it easily.
Czech Yosef has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yosef wants to get up but he can't break Laranja's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Laranja working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yosef fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laranja has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yosef takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yosef looks to clinch #TD#
so Laranja counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Renato Laranja.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laranja, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Laranja!
In his post fight interview, Renato Laranja started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Amateur League - Playoffs RD1
Date: Mar 20, 2019 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Paulie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laranja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paulie avoids it really well and circles away.
Paulie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Paulie wants to clinch.
Laranja feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Paulie tries to sprawl but Laranja drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Paulie is doing well to control the position and prevent Laranja from advancing to side control.
Paulie punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Laranja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paulie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laranja.
Laranja wants to take a breather but Paulie is having none of it.
Laranja moves into full mount! Paulie won't be happy about that!
Paulie prevents Laranja from taking his back.#T2#
Paulie tries to lock up and control but Laranja gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Laranja looking to secure an arm triangle but Paulie defends it well. #SUB#
Laranja looking to secure an arm triangle but Paulie defends it well.
Laranja fails to take his opponent's back.
Paulie is squirming around, avoiding Laranja's attempts to control the action.
Paulie wants to hold on but Laranja pushes him away.#T3#
Paulie working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Paulie tries to land a strike from the bottom but Laranja has taken his back! He's got the choke... big trouble for Paulie here! Paulie is tapping! Great work there by Laranja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Laranja!
Renato Laranja bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Amateur League 107
Date: Feb 28, 2019 |
#R1#
McGraw scores with a nice right hand.
McGraw throws a body punch but Laranja moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Laranja.
Laranja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGraw pinned against the cage. McGraw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Laranja backs off McGraw throws a huge counter combo but Laranja manages to avoid it all.
McGraw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laranja moves away.#CL#
Laranja moves into the clinch.
Laranja fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Laranja tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGraw smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Laranja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGraw throws a body punch but Laranja moves out of range.
Laranja feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
McGraw gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGraw.
Laranja jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGraw walks away with a smile on his face. Laranja gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGraw misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Laranja decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGraw's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGraw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laranja is controlling him.
Laranja wants to control from the top but McGraw keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Laranja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGraw is keeping the position for now.
McGraw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laranja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGraw is looking to stand up but Laranja isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Laranja drops back looking for a leg! McGraw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGraw manages to kick Laranja off! Laranja jumps back into McGraw's guard. #SUB#
McGraw wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Laranja's hips, looking to push off. But Laranja grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! McGraw screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Renato Laranja!
After the fight, Renato Laranja was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
ACB - Amateur League 106
Date: Feb 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Laranja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Laranja.
Laranja takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Collins cracks Laranja with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Collins drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Collins content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Laranja has locked up a guillotine! Laranja's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Collins is holding on here and Laranja must be using up a lot of energy. Collins has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Laranja gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Renato Laranja!
Renato Laranja was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
ACB - Amateur League 105
Date: Feb 04, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Askren clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Laranja pulls guard effortlessly.
Laranja controls Askren momentarily but Askren frees himself.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Askren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Askren engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Laranja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Laranja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Askren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Laranja looking for a sweep. Not yet Laranja, not yet. #T1#
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Askren chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laranja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Askren scoring with punches to the head and body.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laranja is keeping the position for now.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laranja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Askren throws an elbow that misses. Laranja uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Askren's guard. Nice move by Laranja!#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Askren can do anything to dispel that myth.
Askren trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T2#
Laranja is fighting to break Askren's control of his arms but Askren is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Laranja tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard.
Laranja slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Askren.
Askren wants to control but Laranja is keeping busy.
Laranja has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Laranja trying to control but Askren is having none of it.
Laranja takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#T3#
Askren is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Laranja looking for the RNC.
Askren wants to control his opponent's hands but Laranja gets his hands free.
Laranja is hanging on to Askren's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Laranja is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Laranja has the hooks in. Askren is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Askren turns into Laranja and is now in his guard.
#SUB#
Laranja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Askren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Askren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Askren's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Askren advances to half guard.
Askren is trying to control the action in half guard but Laranja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laranja defending well though. #SUB#
Laranja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren slips a nice elbow through Laranja's hands, connecting with Laranja's forehead.
Laranja trying to hold on to Askren's head to control him but Askren postures up.
#SUB2#
Askren seems to be working for a kimura but Laranja defends the submission attempt.
Laranja wants to improve his position but Askren is controlling well.
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 Renato Laranja will probably get the nod.
That's time! Laranja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Askren clinches up with Laranja and pushes him back against the cage.
Askren jumps guard but Laranja stands there with Askren around his waist. Askren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Laranja slows down the pace here.
#TD2#
Askren jumps guard and drags Laranja to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Askren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laranja sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Askren's guard.
Askren misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja works his way into side control.
Askren regains half guard.
Askren gets full guard.
Laranja stands and throws Askren's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Askren tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laranja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Askren is still trying to improve position.
Askren tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Laranja presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB#
Laranja quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Laranja but it's paid off an Askren is forced to tap! Nice work by Laranja.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Laranja!
Renato Laranja bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
ACB - Amateur League 104
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Paulie lands a jab-cross combination.
Paulie throws a shot from downtown. Laranja moves away and avoids it.
Laranja appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Paulie tries to clinch up.
Paulie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paulie misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Laranja counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Paulie!
Paulie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Laranja is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Paulie is trying to escape the mount but Laranja keeps good control and instead manages to take Paulie's back.
Paulie is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Laranja off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Laranja is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Paulie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Laranja is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Paulie with him. Paulie is trying to defend but Laranja has an arm under the chin now! Paulie grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Laranja!
In his post fight interview, Renato Laranja started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Amateur League 103
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Laranja misses with a series of wild punches.
Sokolov throws out a counter right but Laranja avoids it with no problem.
Laranja throws a chopping leg kick but Sokolov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Laranja bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Sokolov tries to keep at a distance but Laranja has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laranja tries a body shot but Sokolov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Sokolov.
A head punch on the inside from Sokolov fails to land. #BC2#
Sokolov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laranja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sokolov throws out a counter right but Laranja avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Jab, jab by Sokolov - just one landing.
Laranja misses with a left hand
and Laranja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laranja is looking to clinch but Sokolov is avoiding it.
Sokolov throws out a counter right but Laranja avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Laranja is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sokolov's half guard.
Sokolov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Laranja is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Laranja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sokolov defends it well. #T2#
Sokolov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Laranja is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Laranja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Laranja moves into full mount! Sokolov won't be happy about that!
Laranja controlling from mount.
Laranja has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sokolov is trying desperately to improve position.
Laranja wants to take Sokolov's back here but Sokolov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T4#
Laranja trying to control but Sokolov is having none of it. #SUB#
Laranja is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sokolov is surviving well by controlling Laranja's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Laranja looking to secure an arm triangle but Sokolov defends it well.
Laranja pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laranja is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Laranja dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Laranja throws a sloppy head kick and Sokolov moves out of range easily.
Laranja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sokolov throws out the jab.
Laranja appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sokolov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laranja on the side of the head.
Laranja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Laranja shoots and misses
and Sokolov counters with a crisp right that sends Laranja to the canvas! Sokolov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vyacheslav Sokolov!
Vyacheslav Sokolov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Amateur League 102
Date: Dec 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Harrington throws a chopping leg kick but Laranja manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2#
Harrington gets caught napping as Laranja dives in and scores a takedown. Harrington manages to retain guard.
Harrington wants to sweep here but Laranja controlling him for the moment.
Harrington is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Harrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Laranja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laranja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laranja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja 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##SUB2#
Laranja is working for a kimura but Harrington is defending it quite comfortably.
Harrington tries to roll over but Laranja keeps him under control.#T1#
Harrington is trying to control but can't.
Harrington is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Harrington is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Laranja has latched onto it... Big trouble! Laranja pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Harrington is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Laranja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Laranja!
Renato Laranja bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Amateur League 101
Date: Dec 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Laranja moves into range and clinches up with Hayashi.#TD2#
Hayashi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hayashi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Laranja tries to roll over but Hayashi keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hayashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laranja has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laranja makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laranja.#SUB2#
Hayashi has gone for a leg lock! Laranja slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hayashi's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayashi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Laranja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Hayashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laranja defends it easily.
Laranja pushes down on Hayashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Hayashi looking for submissions off his back.
Laranja is trying to control the action in half guard but Hayashi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Hayashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laranja pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hayashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laranja works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Hayashi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Laranja. #SUB#
Laranja is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hayashi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Laranja controlling from mount.
Hayashi is desperately trying to improve his position but Laranja has a good base and remains in mount.
Hayashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laranja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laranja manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hayashi to take his back!#T3#
Hayashi prevents Laranja from getting a body triangle.
Hayashi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hayashi is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Laranja looking for the RNC.
Hayashi tries to escape the position.
Laranja trying to control momentarily.
Hayashi tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Laranja has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hayashi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Laranja is cranking Hayashi's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hayashi! He's tightened the choke and Hayashi is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Laranja!
Renato Laranja spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Hideo Hayashi spoke after the fight, saying 'Did I look cool at least? Guys? Guys!?'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Donato throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Laranja counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laranja is trying to control. Donato wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laranja tries to pass the half guard into mount. Donato knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Donato is defending against the submission attempts here by Laranja.
Laranja is looking to take a break and control but Donato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donato is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Donato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laranja pulls his head out easily.
Donato trying to hold on to Laranja's head to control him but Laranja postures up.
Laranja passes the guard and advances to mount!
Laranja looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laranja can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Donato is looking to escape.
Laranja wants to take Donato's back here but Donato is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Donato working to try and regain half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Laranja jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Donato manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Laranja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donato keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donato prevents Laranja from improving position.
Donato holds on to Laranja's head and controls the position momentarily.
Laranja blocks the strikes from Donato.
Donato is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laranja off and has taken his back!
Donato keeps control of the position as Laranja tries to break free.
Donato doesn't have the hooks in and Laranja manages to turn into his guard.
#T3#
Laranja preventing the sweep.
Laranja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Donato is looking for a triangle but Laranja pushes his legs off easily.
Donato 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#
Laranja is positioning himself well to prevent Donato advancing to mount.
Donato is keen to just control but Laranja is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Laranja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donato content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Laranja is trying to maintain the position but Donato is very close to passing his half guard.
Laranja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Donato's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Donato's back!
Donato just trying to survive but Laranja is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Laranja looking for the choke but no joy.
Laranja keeps control of the position as Donato tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donato tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Donato is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Laranja dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donato checks a leg kick.
Laranja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donato throws out the jab.
Laranja half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Laranja moves in looking to clinch but Donato pushes him off.
Laranja takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laranja tries to clinch but Donato moves out of range.
Donato throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Laranja counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Laranja.
Laranja is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Donato wants to stall.
#TD#
Laranja turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Laranja manages to end up in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja has control of an arm but Donato manages to advance to Laranja's back!
I would not like to be Laranja right now.
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!
Donato tries to get the hooks in deep but Laranja pushed the leg off. #T1#
Donato is controlling the position but Laranja somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Laranja is concentrating on defense, preventing Donato from advancing position.
Donato throwing shots but Laranja is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Donato wants to work for an arm triangle but Laranja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laranja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donato is working away from the top position though.
Donato throws a strike but Laranja avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Laranja has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Donato doesn't defend quickly enough and Laranja has managed to lock this one up! Can Donato escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Laranja on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Renato Laranja!
Renato Laranja was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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