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Event:
BBFC 5: Butcher Vs. Izmaylov 2
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Tavares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Lakis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lakis told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Tavares trying to control the position.
Lakis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Tavares is working an open guard so Lakis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lakis.
Tavares is trying to improve his position.
Lakis wants to control but Tavares is keeping him busy.
Tavares is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lakis off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Tavares is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Tavares is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T1#
Lakis is really stuck here.
Tavares is looking to control Lakis but Lakis is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lakis tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Tavares looking for the choke but no joy.
Lakis covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
Tavares 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, Lakis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lakis is trying to stand back up. #T2##SUB#
Tavares working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lakis looking to control the position. #SUB#
Tavares working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Lakis showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Tavares is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lakis is defending well though. Tavares let's go of the attempt for now.#T3##SUB#
Lakis fending off the submission attempt from Tavares. #SUB#
Tavares looking for the choke from the back.
Tavares has the hooks in. Lakis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lakis trying to get back to his feet but Tavares is in full control for now.
Tavares missing with punches from the back. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tavares's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tavares throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB#
Tavares is looking for the choke from the back position but Lakis is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Lakis is trying to defend against the choke here but Tavares has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Tavares Tightens the hold and Lakis taps out furiously! Tavares displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabinho Tavares!
Fabinho Tavares bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Feb 12, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Warren.
Warren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lakis shoots in but Warren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Warren lands with a thumping leg kick.
Warren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lakis throws a quick counter head kick but Warren was just out of range.
Lakis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warren avoids it really well and circles away.
Warren lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lakis gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Lakis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lakis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maris Lakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Lakis goes for a double leg but Warren avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Warren continues to drive forward.
Warren looks like he wants to counter punch here.#BC2#
Warren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lakis fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Warren closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Warren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Warren as Lakis shoots in.
Warren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Warren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Warren.
Lakis throws a head kick but Warren moves out of range.
Lakis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Warren defends it nicely.#T2#
Warren misses with a double jab.
Lakis dives in and grabs Warren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Warren pushes down on Lakis's head and hops out.
Lakis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lakis goes for a double leg but Warren avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Warren continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Warren breaks from the clinch.
Lakis fails with the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Warren finds it's way through Lakis's defenses.
Warren scores with a head kick. Lakis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lakis shoots in for a double leg but Warren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lakis tries to clinch there but Warren circles away.
Warren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lakis moves in looking to clinch but Warren pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Warren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lakis doesn't seem phased though.
Warren scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Lakis lands a leg kick that knocks Warren off balance momentarily.
Dexter Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warren keeps the fight on the outside.
Lakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warren.
An attempted straight right counter from Lakis misses the target.
Warren throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lakis's head.
Warren swings for the body but Lakis moves out of range.
Warren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Warren wants it to stay on the feet.
A low kick from Lakis misses
and Warren counters with a three punch combo that has Lakis backing up. Lakis nods at Warren to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#Lakis is rocked!
Lakis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oh Lakis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dexter Warren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lakis is breathing heavily.
Warren connects with a stiff jab that staggers Lakis - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dexter Warren! |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 17
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Bacolod stuffs the takedown attempt from Lakis. Lakis gets slowly back to his feet.
Lakis shoots in but Bacolod avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Bacolod fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lakis sprawls well initially but Bacolod persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bacolod with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bacolod sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lakis defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod prevents Lakis from improving his position.
Bacolod is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lakis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bacolod is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Bacolod tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lakis.
Lakis wants to get back to his feet.
Bacolod tries to stand and escape but Lakis is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bacolod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bacolod slips under a jab from Lakis.
A jab lands there for Bacolod.#CUT#It looks like Maris Lakis has been cut.
Bacolod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bacolod slips under a jab from Lakis.#T2#
Bacolod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bacolod dives in for a single leg takedown but Lakis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bacolod.
Bacolod prevents Lakis from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Bacolod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bacolod enables Lakis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bacolod manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bacolod wants to get back to his feet but Lakis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lakis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bacolod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bacolod wants to sweep but no luck.
Bacolod is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SUB#
Bacolod has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lakis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bacolod keeping full guard, as Lakis tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bacolod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lakis being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Bacolod drives through with a takedown into Lakis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bacolod throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Bacolod throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bacolod passes Lakis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bacolod thows a huge punch but Lakis dodges it nicely.
Bacolod looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lakis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bacolod'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.
Bacolod sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lakis defending well though.
Bacolod prevents Lakis from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacolod wants to stand up but Lakis is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jingky Bacolod dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maris Lakis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lakis shoots for a takedown but Bacolod saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bacolod shoots in but Lakis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lakis misses with a double jab
and Bacolod finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bacolod tests Lakis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lakis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bacolod.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lakis but Lakis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bacolod misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Bacolod rushes Lakis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD#
Bacolod turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bacolod manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Bacolod tries for a kimura but Lakis is defending well.
Bacolod wants to control but Lakis is keeping him busy.
Bacolod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lakis can do to turn this around?
Lakis can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Bacolod tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bacolod has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Bacolod controlling from side mount.
Bacolod wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lakis keeps working.
Bacolod just content to control the position.
Bacolod tries to advance to mount but Lakis denies him.
Lakis can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lakis tries to clinch up but Bacolod circles away and keeps his distance.
Maris Lakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacolod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bacolod leaves Lakis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bacolod tried to counter with a leg kick but Lakis avoided it.
Bacolod swats away the attempt to clinch by Lakis.
Bacolod has his takedown stuffed
and Lakis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bacolod thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lakis fails to land the takedown.
Bacolod wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4##TD#
Bacolod darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bacolod is working for a kimura but Lakis is defending it quite comfortably.
Lakis wants to control but Bacolod is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacolod is looking to advance position but Lakis won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jingky Bacolod dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maris Lakis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lakis fails with the takedown#CL#
and Bacolod counters by clinching up.
Bacolod has Lakis pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Lakis is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Bacolod - that's hurt Lakis badly! Oh, another knee lands and Lakis is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Lakis doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jingky Bacolod!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jingky Bacolod thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 14
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Shavers moves into range and clinches up with Lakis.
Shavers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lakis.
Shavers lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Maris Lakis has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Shavers.
Lakis is trying to break free.
Lakis throws a head punch that misses.
Shavers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lakis is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Shavers.
Shavers digs a right hand into Lakis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lakis's gas tank.
Shavers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shavers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shavers leaning against his opponent.
Shavers presses Lakis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shavers lands a body shot. #BC2#
Shavers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shavers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Shavers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lakis.
Lakis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shavers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lakis defends well and Shavers ends up having to push Lakis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shavers just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLakis.
Shavers scores with a hook.
Lakis checks a leg kick.
Lakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shavers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shavers lands a nice hook to Lakis's body. Lakis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shavers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lakis takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Shavers gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shavers.
Shavers lands an elbow inside.
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!#BC2#
Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lakis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shavers connects with a body shot that sends Lakis's belly button to the back.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Shavers.
Lakis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lakis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shavers tries to land a leg kick but Lakis saw it coming and moves away.
Earnie Shavers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shavers!
#ROC2#Lakis is rocked!
Shavers drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Lakis's head, knocking him out cold! Shavers is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Earnie Shavers!
An out of breath Earnie Shavers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 13
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lakis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Unknown closes the distance and clinches.
Lakis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Unknown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lakis can't break the clinch.
Unknown prevents a body shot from Lakis.
Unknown tries a knee to the head but Lakis blocks it.
Unknown dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Unknown stalling.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Unknown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lakis's brow.
Unknown blocks an elbow strike.
We've been hearing reports that Unknown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lakis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Unknown smiles and moves away.
Bloodsport Unknown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maris Lakis.#CL#
Unknown closes the distance and pushes Lakis back into the cage.
Lakis prevents a body shot from Unknown. #T1#
Lakis has had enough of the clinch but Unknown keeps him there for the moment.
We've been informed that Lakis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lakis takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Maris Lakis has been cut.
Lakis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Unknown.
Unknown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lakis's efforts to push away.
Unknown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Unknown connects with a knee to the head.
Unknown landing knees to the head.
Unknown is stalling here.
A knee to the head by Unknown.
#ROC#Lakis is rocked!
Unknown creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lakis's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lakis drops to his knees and Unknown pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bloodsport Unknown! |
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 12
Date: Oct 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medrano wants to clinch up but Lakis keeps it at a distance.
Lakis attempts a counter takedown but Medrano avoids it well and moves away.
Lakis blocks a leg kick.
Lakis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Medrano.
Medrano throws a leg kick which misses Lakis's front leg but catches the back leg as Lakis tries to avoid it.
Lakis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Medrano throws a head kick but Lakis moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Lakis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Medrano drives through and clinches with Lakis against the cage.
Lakis takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Maris Lakis has been cut.
Lakis blocks the elbow strike.
Medrano landing knees to the head.
Medrano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lakis's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Medrano.
Lakis trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lakis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Medrano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lakis is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medrano tries to throw a body punch but Lakis avoids it by throwing Medrano back against the cage.
Medrano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Medrano lands an elbow inside that Lakis shrugs off. #T1#
Medrano has Lakis pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Lakis is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Medrano - that's hurt Lakis badly! Oh, another knee lands and Lakis is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Lakis doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Mariano Medrano!
A relieved looking Mariano Medrano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 8
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Oni misses.
Oni misses the jab.
Oni just misses with a punch to the body.
Oni stuffs the takedown.
Maris Lakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lakis looks for a takedown but Oni sprawls well.
Lakis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oni at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lakis misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Oni misses its target.
Lakis takes one to the chin there.
Oni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1##KD#
Oni cracks Lakis with an uppercut from hell and Lakis crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Oni's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC#Lakis is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Maris Lakis has been cut.#SU#
Oni decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lakis, up you get!
Lakis is still on wobbly legs! Can Oni finish him?
Lakis drops his hands momentarily. Oni doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Lakis staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Lakis doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olusola Oni! |
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 5
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Hitter closes the distance and clinches.
Lakis jumps guard but Hitter stands there with Lakis around his waist. Lakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hitter tries to pull guard but Lakis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lakis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hitter just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've been informed that Lakis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lakis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Lakis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Lakis clinches.
Lakis cracks Hitter with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lakis lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Lakis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Hitter.#T1##TD#
Hitter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hitter passes to side control.
Lakis pushes Hitter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hitter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lakis can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hitter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lakis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Hitter seems to be working for a kimura but Lakis defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Hitter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lakis gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Hitter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lakis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hitter has managed to get both his arms back between Lakis's legs - danger averted.
Hitter stands up over Lakis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Hitter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lakis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hitter has managed to get both his arms back between Lakis's legs - danger averted.
Lakis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lakis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Hitter trying to control the position from guard on top but Lakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hitter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hitter is fighting to break Lakis's control of his arms but Lakis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES2#
Lakis manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Lakis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hitter shoots in but no luck this time.
Hitter shoots in for a takedown but Lakis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hollywood Hitter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lakis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hitter takes a step back to recover.
Hitter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lakis circles away.#T4#
Hitter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Lakis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lakis showed some decent athleticism there.
Lakis sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Lakis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitter is looking for a sweep. Lakis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maris Lakis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Lakis shoots in and bounces Hitter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Hitter pushes Lakis off and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Hitter gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitter trying to control the action but Lakis is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hitter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lakis tries to bench press Hitter off him but Hitter keeps the position. #T1#
Lakis stops Hitter from passing to mount.
Hitter throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lakis works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nice strikes from Hitter there.
Hitter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lakis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hitter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lakis is just riding it out for now. Hitter eventually gives up the hold.
Lakis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hitter is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hitter prevents Lakis from improving his position.
Lakis wants to control but Hitter is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hitter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nice strikes from Hitter there. #T3#
Lakis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hitter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Hitter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hitter not doing much here.
Hitter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lakis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hitter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lakis is doing well to control the position and prevent Hitter from advancing to side control.
Lakis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hitter.
Lakis is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lakis thows a body kick. Hitter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lakis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hitter as he avoids it easily.
Hitter keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitter goes for a double leg but Lakis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lakis continues to drive forward.
Lakis throws a counter combo.
Lakis avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hollywood Hitter 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#
Hitter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lakis circles away.
Lakis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Lakis moves into range and clinches up with Hitter.#BC2#
Lakis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Lakis finds it's way through Hitter's defenses.
Hitter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lakis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hitter shoots in for a double leg but Lakis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hitter shoots in and drives through. Lakis sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hollywood Hitter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Hitter as Lakis shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hitter gets tackled into the cage by Lakis. Lakis maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Lakis lands a takedown into guard.
Hitter wants to sweep here but Lakis controlling him for the moment.
Lakis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hitter's head.#T1#
Lakis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hitter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitter, not yet.
Lakis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hitter is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Lakis stands up from Hitter's guard - Lakis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hitter shoots for a takedown but Lakis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Lakis closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Lakis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hollywood Hitter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hitter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lakis defends well and Hitter ends up having to push Lakis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Hitter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lakis slows down the pace here.
Lakis jumps guard but Hitter stands there with Lakis around his waist. Lakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Lakis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Hitter blocks the body kick.
Hitter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lakis closes the distance and clinches up with Hitter, looking for a takedown. Lakis pushes Hitter against the cage but Hitter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hitter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lakis manages to circle out of the way.
Lakis throws a sloppy head kick and Hitter moves out of range easily.
Hitter tries to counter by clinching up but Lakis breaks away and moves out of range.
Hitter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lakis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maris Lakis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hitter throws a series of punches but Lakis avoids them all with ease.
Hitter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Lakis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hitter was covering up waiting for the punch and Lakis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hitter controls Lakis momentarily but Lakis frees himself.
Lakis 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. #T4#
Lakis stopping the sweep attempt from Hitter.
Lakis stays in close to Hitter's body and controls the position.
Hitter has Lakis pulled in close to control his posture.
Lakis trying to control but Hitter is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lakis tries to free his leg and advance position but Hitter is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maris Lakis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lakis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maris Lakis! |
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Event:
Conquest XI: Kindzal v Ryuunos
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hernandez checks a leg kick.
Lakis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lakis or perhaps it was just good defense by Hernandez, which made it look bad.
Lakis closes the distance and clinches up with Hernandez, looking for a takedown. Lakis pushes Hernandez against the cage but Hernandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joey Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maris Lakis.
Hernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lakis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Lakis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but Lakis moved out of range.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking hook.
Lakis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lakis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hernandez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lakis darts in looking for a takedown but Hernandez gets double underhooks and turns Lakis into the cage.
Lakis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lakis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Hernandez misses with a hook.
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but Lakis moved out of range.
A big right from Hernandez misses.
Lakis fails with a takedown attempt.
Lakis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
so Hernandez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lakis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lakis controls Hernandez momentarily but Hernandez frees himself. #T2#
Lakis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hernandez throws a big right hand that misses.
Hernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Lakis has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez controlling from the top position.
Hernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Lakis keeps moving.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez controlling from the top position. #T3#
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez trying to control but Lakis is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hernandez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hernandez works over Lakis with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hernandez trying to control but Lakis is working from the bottom.
Lakis is looking to stand up but Hernandez isn't so interested in that idea.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lakis is retaining full guard.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lakis is trying to control the position but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez landing some decent shots from guard.
Hernandez cracks Lakis with a solid left hand.
Hernandez works over Lakis with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hernandez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Hernandez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hernandez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joey Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Hernandez lands with an uppercut that bounces Lakis off the cage and back into range.
Lakis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hernandez as he jumps to the side.
Lakis tries for a takedown but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Lakis.
Lakis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hernandez lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lakis shoots for a takedown but Hernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lakis sprawls and moves away.
Joey Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maris Lakis.
Lakis is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Hernandez.
Hernandez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lakis under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of Lakis's head but Lakis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hernandez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Hernandez lands with a shot to the body.
Lakis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lakis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC#
Lakis is rocked!
Hernandez circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Lakis tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Hernandez wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Hernandez!
Joey Hernandez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Conquest VIII: Name v Unknown
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Lakis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Lakis is trying for a kimura here. Pusilla looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lakis wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maris Lakis!
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Event:
Conquest V
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Lakis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Petrov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SU2#
Lakis stands and steps away. Petrov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Lakis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Petrov!
Lakis misses with the ground and pound.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet but Lakis drags him back down.
Lakis just content to control the position. #SU2#
Lakis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Lakis looking to score a takedown here. Petrov is defending well but Lakis drives through and ends up in Petrov's guard.
Petrov is looking to stand back up but Lakis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Petrov. #T1##REVR#
Petrov has hold of Lakis's hands but Lakis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Petrov taking some punishment here, with Lakis in his half guard.
Lakis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Petrov!
Lakis controlling his opponent.
Lakis landing strikes from the mount.
Petrov is in a horrible position here. Lakis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Lakis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lakis raining down hammerfists from mount.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet.
Lakis punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Lakis! Petrov is hurt baaadly! Lakis is firing away with more strikes - Petrov is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maris Lakis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Snow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lakis's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lakis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Snow connects with a couple of short punches.
Lakis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Snow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow tries to free his leg and advance position but Lakis is retaining full guard.
Lakis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snow is one step ahead there. #T1#
Snow controlling from the top position.
Snow working some strikes from top position.
Snow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lakis controls Snow momentarily but Snow frees himself.
Lakis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lakis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snow controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Snow seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lakis for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Snow shoots in and gets a takedown into Lakis's guard.
Lakis is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Snow dives into side control.
#REVB#
Lakis tries to improve position but can't.
Lakis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Snow is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3#
Snow is landing with some decent strikes but Lakis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lakis is trying to reverse the position but instead Snow has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Snow looking for the choke but no joy.
Snow has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lakis's body.
#SUB#
Snow is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Lakis taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Snow.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phantom Snow!
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