Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PL MMA 18 Gaston vs Moore
Date: Mar 04, 2020

#R1##CL#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Laden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracie is defending well.#TD#
Gracie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Laden clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Laden's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Laden is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie tightening his grip on Laden, looking for the choke. #T1#
Gracie controls the action.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Laden is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Laden knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Laden for a finish.
Gracie controls the action.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Laden tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie controlling the position well here. Laden rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rollo Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Laden enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Laden manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laden can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Gracie passes into side control, despite Laden's attempt to control the position.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Laden!
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie controlling from mount. #SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar but Laden turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Laden. #T3#
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laden is one step ahead there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie controlling Laden's posture.
Laden wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie has his hands on Laden's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rollo Gracie dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Gracie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Laden is trying to keep an underhook but Gracie manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Laden is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laden is just holding on here. Gracie manages to take his back.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gracie has the hooks in. Laden is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Gracie biding his time, controlling Laden. #SUB#
Laden fending off the submission attempt from Gracie.
Laden is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Gracie controls the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Laden has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Laden right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rollo Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie 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 Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rollo Gracie!
Rollo Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PL MMA 12 Nova vs Horn
Date: Feb 12, 2020

#R1##TD#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCarthy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McCarthy wants to stand but Laden has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy trying to control but Laden is working from the bottom.
McCarthy wants to stand but Laden has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but instead Laden has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Laden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laden is one step ahead there.
McCarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laden is controlling him.
Laden preventing the sweep.
McCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laden's guard. #REVR#
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCarthy passes into half guard.
Laden is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Laden keeping hold of McCarthy's head, controlling as best he can.
Laden is trying to get back to full guard.
McCarthy wants to stand up but Laden has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
McCarthy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
McCarthy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laden is just riding it out for now. McCarthy eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
McCarthy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCarthy.
McCarthy thows a huge punch but Laden dodges it nicely.
McCarthy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laden won't allow McCarthy to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
McCarthy decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McCarthy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McCarthy clinches up with Laden and pushes him back against the cage.
Laden can't get the takedown. #BC#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy moves in looking to clinch but Laden pushes him off.
And Laden tries to counter it with a takedown but McCarthy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCarthy connects with a single shot there.
Laden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Laden moves out of range as McCarthy strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#
Laden is rocked!#CL#
McCarthy has managed to clinch.
Laden is still on wobbly legs! Can McCarthy finish him?#BC#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Laden gets tackled into the cage by McCarthy. McCarthy maintains the clinch. #TD#
McCarthy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McCarthy 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##SU#
McCarthy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Laden to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McCarthy looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Laden counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCarthy won't be happy with that.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy tries to bench press Laden off him but Laden keeps the position.
McCarthy is trying to get back to his feet.
McCarthy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laden's best efforts.
Laden trying to control the action but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy is trying to stand up here but Laden is controlling him well.
Laden seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laden prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
Laden is pressing down on McCarthy's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCarthy is holding on for now. #T1#
Laden stops McCarthy from getting back to his feet.
McCarthy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Laden prevents McCarthy from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab. #CL#
McCarthy takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
McCarthy pulls guard successfully.
McCarthy wants to stand but Laden is controlling the position.
McCarthy is controlling Laden's posture.#T2#
McCarthy wants to stand up but Laden is controlling him.
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy seems keen to control Laden's posture.
Laden prevents McCarthy from getting back to his feet.
Laden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCarthy 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##SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a kimura here.
McCarthy is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Laden manages to get to full guard. #T3#
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but instead Laden has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
McCarthy working a defensive guard but Laden manages to pass into side control anyway.
Laden is looking to take a break and control but McCarthy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCarthy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laden can do to turn this around?#T4#
McCarthy wants to pass to mount but Laden is defending the position.
Laden is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SU#
McCarthy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Laden is having none of it.
Laden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laden's guard.
McCarthy wants to stand but Laden has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laden holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that second round.
That's time! McCarthy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
McCarthy misses with a head kick. #CL#
McCarthy rushes Laden and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCarthy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laden tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laden feints the counter takedown.
McCarthy lands an overhand right.
McCarthy misses with the combination.
Laden drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCarthy defends it well.#CL#
Laden gets tackled into the cage by McCarthy. McCarthy maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Laden turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Laden manages to end up in side control.#ES#
McCarthy throws Laden to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by McCarthy misses #TD2#
and Laden counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Laden wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
McCarthy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laden's best efforts.
McCarthy is trying to get back to full guard.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
McCarthy trying to control but Laden postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laden wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy pushes Laden off looking to stand but Laden dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCarthy drops Laden with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Laden! McCarthy dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David McCarthy!
A very excited looking David McCarthy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PL MMA 9 Karlson IV vs Iduna
Date: Feb 02, 2020

#R1##TD#
Laden tries to sprawl but Karlson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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.
Laden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karlson.
Laden is looking to improve his position.
Karlson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laden defending well though. #SUB#
Karlson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karlson. #SUB#
Karlson seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Karlson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laden regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Karlson. #T1#
Laden is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Karlson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Laden is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Karlson, into his guard. #REVB#
Laden looking to pass the guard.
Karlson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laden's guard. #REVR#
Karlson postures up and lands a big shot to Laden's brow.
Karlson 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.
Karlson stands and throws Laden's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Laden is not content to let Karlson control the position. #T2#
An elbow from Karlson crashes against the mat.
Laden struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlson tries to advance to mount but Laden denies him.
Karlson is looking to take a break and control but Laden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laden parries the strikes from Karlson easily there. Karlson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Laden to escape.
Karlson is trying to move to mount but Laden reverses beautifully and ends up in Karlson's guard.
Karlson looking to control but Laden passes into half guard. #T3#
Karlson gets full guard.#SUB#
Karlson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karlson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Karlson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Laden has passed into half guard!
Laden controlling the action here.
Karlson is looking for a sweep. Laden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Karlson is trying to control but Laden manages to pass to mount!
Laden avoids the attempt from Karlson to control.
Laden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karlson wants to control but Laden is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Karlson has a hand on Laden's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Laden takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karlson tries to improve his position but instead Laden has taken his back!
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 Magnus V Karlson 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##TD#
Karlson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Laden struggling a bit here.
Laden manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karlson's best efforts.
Karlson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karlson wants to take a breather but Laden is having none of it.
Laden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magnus V Karlson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karlson wants to pass the guard but Laden is defending well.
Karlson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laden defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Karlson seems to be working for a kimura but Laden defends the submission attempt.
Laden taking some punishment here, with Karlson in his half guard. #T1#
Laden trying to control here.
Laden is not content to let Karlson control the position.
Karlson misses with a head shot. Laden uses the momentum to regain guard.
Laden is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Karlson throwing strikes from guard but Laden blocks nicely.
Karlson is working Laden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Laden controlling the position.
Karlson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karlson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karlson. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Karlson shoots in and gets a takedown into Laden's guard.
Laden pulls Karlson in close to prevent any damage.
Karlson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karlson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karlson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Laden is pulling down on Karlson's head to control his posture.
Karlson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Karlson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Karlson trying to control but Laden is working from the bottom.
Laden wants to sweep here but Karlson controlling him for the moment.
Laden keeping moving, preventing Karlson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Karlson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laden dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Karlson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Karlson wants to improve his position but instead Laden has moved into half guard.
Karlson trying to control here.
Laden prevents Karlson from improving his position.
Karlson wants to control but Laden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laden passes the guard and advances to mount!
Karlson has given up his back here. Will Laden look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Karlson right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus V Karlson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Karlson shoots in and bounces Laden off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Karlson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laden is refusing to be controlled, as Karlson sits in half guard.
Karlson throwing shots but Laden is blocking nicely.
Karlson is stalling here. Laden is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Karlson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Laden has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laden is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Karlson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Karlson wants to control but Laden postures up.
Karlson tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Laden working away.
Laden blocks the strikes from Karlson.
Karlson tries to improve position but can't.
Karlson seems a little lost for a moment, as Laden dominates the positioning.
Karlson is trying to get back to half guard.
Laden works to advance to full mount. Karlson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Laden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Karlson is looking to get to half guard.
Karlson wants to control but Laden is having none of it.#T2#
Karlson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Karlson is working to get back to half guard.
Laden with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Karlson is looking to improve his position but Laden isn't that keen on the idea.
Laden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Karlson tries to lock up and control but Laden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karlson is trying to reverse the position but instead Laden has taken his back - oops!
Laden not allowing Karlson to control his hands.
Karlson rolls, trying to escape but Laden keeps control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karlson is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Laden controlling the positon.#T4#
Laden has the hooks in. Karlson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Karlson breaks Laden's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Karlson throws a strike but Laden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Karlson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laden advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here as Laden stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karlson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bin Laden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karlson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Magnus V Karlson!

Event: PL MMA 5 Aurelio vs Laden
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Aurelio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laden.
Laden throws a hook but Aurelio avoids it easily.
Aurelio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aurelio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laden misses with a hook
and Aurelio counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Laden is rocked!
Laden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laden is still on wobbly legs! Can Aurelio finish him?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aurelio, right into the meat.
Laden glances at the clock... BAM! Aurelio nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Laden crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Laden is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcelo Aurelio!

Event: GDL 14: Poika v Laden
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Laden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laden misses with a hook.
Laden lands with a shot to the body.
Laden blocks a head kick by Poika.
Laden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laden looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Poika counters with a takedown into side control.
Laden gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Laden in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poika scoring with strikes but Laden is staying in there. #ROC#
Laden is rocked!#SUB#
Poika has isolated one of Laden's arms. Laden looking to fight him off but Poika twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reima Poika!
Reima Poika retains his lightweight title!

Event: GDL 11: Wang v Graindo
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Laden misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Kimura counters with a shoot takedown. Laden fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Laden is retaining full guard.
Kimura advances position into side control!
Kimura advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laden regains half guard.#SUB#
Laden actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Laden defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Kimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimura. #SUB#
Laden looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimura.
Laden gets full guard.
Kimura is looking to pass into half guard but Laden pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Laden is in guard.#REVR##T2#
Laden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Laden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laden tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laden trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Laden with a nice head shot there.
Kimura wants to hit a switch here but Laden passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kimura there!
Laden landing punches.
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Laden working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Laden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laden is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Laden seems content to control.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Laden has control of the leg.
Laden trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Laden has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Laden looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kimura is trying to reverse the position but instead Laden has taken his back - oops!
Laden trying to control.#SUB#
Laden is looking for the choke from the back position but Kimura is controlling his hands well.
Kimura turns into Laden and is now in his guard.
Kimura trying to move into half guard but instead Laden has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Laden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kimura working for submissions but it's allowed Laden to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
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 Bin Laden will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Kimura there.
Kimura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Laden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimura.
Laden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kimura is out of range and Laden settles back down.
Laden throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kimura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Laden!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laden tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Kimura tries for a kimura but Laden is defending well. #SUB2#
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laden, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Laden wants to get back to his feet.
Laden is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laden is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Kimura swings around for an armbar but Laden sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kimura's guard.
Kimura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Laden working a defensive guard here.
Laden keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Bin Laden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Kimura drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laden manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kimura has Laden in his guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Laden from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laden scoring with some ground and pound.
Laden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Laden'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.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Laden defends easily. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laden defends well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laden stands and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Laden advances to mount.
Laden tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Laden controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
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 Bin Laden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Laden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kimura with a jab.#CL2#
Kimura moves into range and clinches up with Laden.
Kimura can't get the takedown.
Kimura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laden pulls his leg out and moves away.
Laden throws a big shot that misses.
Laden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Laden.
Kimura slips under a jab.
Laden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura throws a body shot but no joy.
Kimura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laden defends it nicely.
Bin Laden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kimura.#T1#
Kimura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laden defends it nicely.
Laden throws a push kick but Kimura slaps the foot to one side.
Laden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kimura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Kimura misses.
Kimura tries to clinch there but Laden circles away.
Laden misses with a low kick.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tatsuya Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Kimura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kimura lands a nice hook to Laden's body. Laden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice sprawl there from Kimura as Laden shoots in.
The crowd cheers as Kimura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laden doesn't seem phased though.
Kimura wants to clinch
and Kimura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laden misses with a hook.
Kimura wants to clinch up but Laden keeps it at a distance.
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!
Laden throws a sloppy head kick and Kimura moves out of range easily.
Laden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laden tries to work over Kimura's front leg with a kick but Kimura checks it. #T3##CL2#
Kimura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kimura.
Kimura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laden after a bit of a struggle.
Kimura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Laden jumps into guard, dragging Kimura to the mat.
Laden keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kimura has gone for a leg lock! Laden slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimura's guard.#REVR#
Laden trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Laden wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura wants to hit a switch here but Laden passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kimura there!
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Laden controlling from mount.
Laden prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Laden lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Laden landing strikes from the mount and Kimura is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Laden's attempts to control the action.
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bin Laden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laden, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bin Laden!
Bin Laden bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: UnderGround 3
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Laden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Great tries to land a front kick but Laden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Great. Laden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Great stuns Laden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Great misses its intended target.
Laden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laden misses with a straight left.
Welvin Great seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Great misses its intended target.
Laden blocks a head kick by Great.
Laden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Great misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Great throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Great tried to score with a low kick but Laden checks it.
Great avoids the body shot from Laden.
Great is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Great throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Laden. That snapped Great's head back.
Great uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laden.
It seemed like Great was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laden avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
A head kick misses from Great.
Laden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Great takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laden lands a front kick.#CL#
Laden has managed to clinch.
Great tries to pull guard but Laden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Great tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Laden smiles and moves away.
Laden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laden lands a glancing blow to the side of Great's head.#CUT#
It looks like Welvin Great has been cut.
Great is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laden looks to land a body kick but Great moved away.
Laden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Great misses with a body kick.
Great pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laden thuds a left hand into Great's body.
Great throws a right and a left that Laden avoids nicely. #T2#
Laden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Great misses with a body kick.
Laden scores with a nice strike.
Laden blocks a head kick by Great.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laden, right into the meat.
Great takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Great on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Great looks winded!
Laden punishes Great's body with a nice straight punch.
Great throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Laden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laden is looking to wear down Great with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Laden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Great drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Great takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laden throws a head kick but Great moves out of range.
Great throws a body punch but Laden moves out of range.
Laden takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Laden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Great tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Great throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Laden to counter with a crisp jab.
Laden moves out of range of the body kick.
Great tries to land a body kick
and Laden counters with a stiff right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laden.
Great misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laden wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Laden finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Great throws a sloppy head kick and Laden moves out of range easily. #CL#
Laden drives through and clinches with Great against the cage.
Laden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Laden lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Laden as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Great taking a breather.
Laden lands a nice knee to the body.
Laden with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Great jumps guard.
Great being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Laden scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Laden pushes down on Great's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Great tries to roll over but Laden keeps him under control.
Laden controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bin Laden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Welvin Great's cut.
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#
Great throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Great keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Great on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laden. Laden obviously looking to wear him down.
Great's corner calls for a 1-2. Great obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Great throws a leg kick
and Laden makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Great really felt that one!
Laden walks into a jab.#ROC2#
Laden is rocked!
Great sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Laden's defenses. It connects perfectly with Laden's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Welvin Great!

Event: KOTC 10 Kubilay VS Munday
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Laden fakes the leg kick and cracks Quintana in the body. #CL2#
Laden clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Laden.
Quintana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Quintana is breathing heavily.
Laden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Laden lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Carles Quintana has been cut.
Laden lands an elbow inside.
Laden digs a right hand into Quintana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quintana's gas tank.
Laden lands with a left to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laden obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laden lands a hook that snaps the head of Quintana backwards. #KD2#
Laden lands a big knee to the head and Quintana goes down! Laden is looking to finish! #ROC2#
Quintana is rocked!
Laden just content to control the position.
Oh Quintana is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Laden has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1#
Laden sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Quintana's defenses. It connects perfectly with Quintana's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bin Laden!
After the fight, Bin Laden 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.

Event: KOTC 6 Adams Vs Buckets
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Hopkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hopkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Hopkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hopkins controls the pace.
Hopkins advances position into side control!
Hopkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hopkins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Laden is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T1#
Hopkins moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Laden takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hopkins remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hopkins cracks Laden with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hopkins immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Laden is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hopkins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Hopkins!
After winning the bout, Billy Hopkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KING OF THE CAGE #4
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Laden swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Laden moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hitler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good standup being displayed there by Hitler as he connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Hitler. Those never looked like landing.
Laden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Laden slips a jab and a cross from Hitler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitler throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Laden colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Hitler as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Laden is left battered and dazed whilst Hitler and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adolf Hitler!
Adolf Hitler is the new lightweight champion!
Adolf Hitler gave a mention to This Is England (Everything $25) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: KING OF THE CAGE #2
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1#
Foley tries to close the distance and clinch but Laden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Foley tries to clinch there but Laden circles away.
Laden shoots in for a double leg but Foley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Laden gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Laden stands up.
Laden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laden throws a head kick that misses.
Laden has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Foley is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Laden drives through with a takedown into Foley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Foley wants to get back to his feet but Laden passes into half guard. #REVR#
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!
Foley wants to control but Laden passes into side.
Laden controls the position.
Laden has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Foley!#T1#
Foley is looking to improve his position but Laden isn't that keen on the idea.
Foley wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Laden is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Laden raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laden controlling the position easily from mount.
Foley is looking to improve his position but Laden isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Laden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Laden might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Laden throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Foley has his hands clasped together but Laden breaks the hold and Foley is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Laden!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bin Laden!
Bin Laden is the new lightweight champion!
Axel Foley was interviewed post fight and said 'I Don't Like The Jews.'.

Event: KING OF THE CAGE #1
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Laden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laden landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Laden breaks from the clinch.
Laden throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Laden counters with a two punch combo.
Smith fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Laden has managed to clinch.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Laden lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laden is keeping busy.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Laden is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laden down to the mat. Laden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
A big head kick from Laden and Smith is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like CJ Smith has been cut.
Laden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laden slips nicely into half guard.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Laden is controlling the pace. #T2#
Laden passes the guard and advances to mount!
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!
Laden landing punches.
Laden controlling the position easily from mount.
Laden putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 3Band MMA ($800/week), so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Laden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Laden lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Laden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith wants to control but Laden is having none of it.
Laden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Laden lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laden landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laden scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Laden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Laden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bin Laden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CJ Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Laden closes the distance and clinches.
Laden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Laden tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Laden breaks from the clinch.
Laden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Laden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Laden shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bin Laden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with Laden against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Laden.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laden connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Laden manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Laden darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith wants a takedown.
Laden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Laden unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Laden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Laden! Smith is out on his feet! Laden rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Smith is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Smith is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bin Laden!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1##TD#
Hurley feints and as Laden raises his hands in defense, Hurley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Laden has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hurley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Laden rushes Hurley and presses him up against the cage.
Laden looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Hurley jumps guard.
Hurley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laden throws a big right hand that misses.
Hurley keeping moving, preventing Laden from controlling successfully.
Hurley seems keen to control Laden's posture.#T1#
Laden preventing the sweep.
Hurley keeping full guard, as Laden tries to pass.
Laden trying to control but Hurley is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Laden takes the fight into the clinch.
Laden scores with a knee to the head.
Hurley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laden has him pressed against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Laden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Laden closes the distance and pushes Hurley back into the cage.
Hurley has Laden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Laden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Laden darts in and clinches Hurley up against the cage.
Laden unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters up against the cage, Laden throws an elbow but misses.
Laden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hurley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Laden lands an elbow just above Hurley 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Laden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Laden pushes Hurley up against the cage in a clinch.
Hurley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Laden creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hurley's defenses.
Laden lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Quinton Hurley has been cut.
Laden with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Hurley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hurley really is a fat lump.
Laden tries a knee to the head but Hurley blocks it.
Laden lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Laden gets underhooks to prevent Hurley's takedown attempt.
Laden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hurley blocking some punches. #BC2#
Laden breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Laden drives through and clinches with Hurley against the cage.
Hurley managing to block the knees to the body from Laden.
Laden trying to control the position but instead, Hurley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Laden into the cage.
Laden is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Laden lands an elbow just above Hurley 's eye. #T4#
Laden has a couple of punches blocked by Hurley.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Laden working Hurley over with knees to the body.
Hurley really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#TD#
Hurley drags the fight down to the ground.
Laden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hurley is pulling down on Laden's head. It's preventing any offense from Laden, at least for the moment.
Laden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hurley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hurley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bin Laden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Hurley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Laden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Laden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hurley! #CL2#
Laden closes the distance and clinches.
Hurley is looking to break free of the clinch but Laden has double underhooks.
Laden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hurley is defending well for now.
Laden creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hurley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Laden throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Laden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hurley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Laden tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Laden breaks the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Laden pushes Hurley up against the cage in a clinch.
Hurley has Laden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hurley is trying to pull guard but Laden has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Hurley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laden misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Laden manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Laden rushes Hurley and presses him up against the cage.
Hurley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hurley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Laden breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Laden darts in and clinches Hurley up against the cage.#BC2#
Laden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Laden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
Hurley tries to keep at a distance but Laden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laden landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Laden breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Laden clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Laden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Laden gets a clinch. #BC#
Hurley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hurley throws a head kick but Laden moves out of range. #CL2#
Laden clinches up against the cage.
Laden is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hurley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Laden prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Laden breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Laden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hurley tries to pull guard but Laden won't allow it. #BC2#
Laden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Laden closes the distance and clinches.
Laden scores with a knee to the head.
Laden lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hurley has Laden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Laden leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hurley's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Hurley is trying to drag Laden to the mat but Laden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Laden taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laden obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hurley wants to get back to striking at distance but Laden won't allow it.
Laden with a knee to the head. #KD2#
Laden connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Hurley goes down! Laden jumps into full mount looking to finish! #ROC2#
Hurley is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laden breaks from Hurley's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Hurley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hurley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laden unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Hurley wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Laden celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bin Laden!

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