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Event:
RSE 83:
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Lasner checks a low kick from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Burk Lasner has been cut.
Lasner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakespeare.
Lasner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#KD2#
Shakespeare lands a big uppercut and Lasner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lasner looks OK. Shakespeare waves Lasner back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Shakespeare engages and cracks Lasner with a massive lead left hook - Lasner tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Shakespeare is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
Robbie Shakespeare decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RSE 74:
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Lasner cracks Begaye with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab from Lasner.#CUT#It looks like Tallulah Begaye has been cut.
Lasner misses with a double jab.
Begaye feints the counter takedown.
Lasner lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Lasner. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Begaye on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Begaye on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lasner throws out a powerful jab.
Lasner works Begaye's body with a nice hook.
Lasner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Lasner digs a good hook to Begaye's body.
Begaye looks winded!
Begaye takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Lasner feints and as Begaye raises his hands in defense, Lasner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lasner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Begaye's head.#ROC#Begaye is rocked!
Lasner postures up and lands a big shot to Begaye's brow.
Begaye is still in real trouble! Can Lasner finish him?
Lasner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lasner loads up on a big left hand. Begaye felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Lasner looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Begaye can't hide his disappointment, as Lasner celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burk Lasner! |
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Event:
RSE 65: Macabre
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Lasner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lasner throws a big right hand that misses.
Lasner tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Lasner trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Lasner prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lasner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lasner wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Lasner with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Lasner postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Lasner distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lasner wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Lasner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Lasner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lasner prevents Jones from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lasner back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
so Lasner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lasner connects with a couple of short punches.
Lasner throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lasner's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVR#
Lasner keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Lasner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lasner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Lasner is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lasner to get the leverage.
Lasner trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Lasner misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Lasner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lasner trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #ES#
Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lasner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lasner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones throws a series of punches but Lasner moves out of range.
Lasner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lasner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Jab by Jones.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Lasner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Lasner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lasner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones tries to kick Lasner off but Lasner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lasner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lasner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lasner drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Lasner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lasner feints the counter takedown.
Jones throws a series of punches but Lasner avoids them all with ease.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lasner eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've been informed that Lasner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Lasner with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Lasner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lasner looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lasner stops Jones from standing up.
Lasner throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Lasner lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Lasner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Lasner throwing strikes but missing.
Lasner postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Lasner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lasner throwing strikes but missing.
Lasner is stalling in the full guard.
Lasner stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lasner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lasner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lasner from controlling successfully.
Lasner scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Lasner trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lasner 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Lasner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lasner feints the counter takedown.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anthony Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a series of punches but Lasner avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Jones does no damage. #T3#
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Lasner tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Lasner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lasner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lasner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Lasner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Jones takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lasner wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lasner wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jones is trying to escape the position but Lasner is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lasner is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lasner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
Lasner working the body and head with strikes.
Lasner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones cracks Lasner with an open hand slap.
Jones misses with a double jab
#TD2#
so Lasner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lasner looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lasner looking for a sweep. Not yet Lasner, not yet.
Lasner has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Lasner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lasner wants to sweep but no luck.
Lasner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVB#
Lasner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lasner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lasner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Nice strikes from Lasner there.
Lasner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lasner is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lasner trying to control the pace.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lasner. #T2#
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lasner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lasner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lasner trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Lasner throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lasner passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Lasner is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Lasner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head. #T3#
Lasner trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Lasner moves nicely into side control.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lasner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lasner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
Burk Lasner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lasner lands a few punches from side control.
Anthony Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lasner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Lasner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jones!
Lasner lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Jones! Lasner sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Jones and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Burk Lasner! |
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Event:
RSE 52: Freezing Moon
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Shakespeare shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lasner eats them both and turns towards Shakespeare to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Burk Lasner has been cut.
No luck for Lasner with that takedown attempt.
Shakespeare tries to score with a low kick but Lasner moves his leg out of the way.
Lasner moves in looking to clinch but Shakespeare pushes him off.
Lasner defending well as Shakespeare loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a shot from downtown. Lasner moves away and avoids it.
Shakespeare cracks Lasner's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Lasner slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Shakespeare can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
A victorious Robbie Shakespeare thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RSE 40: Deathless Sun
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Fujimoto throws a body punch but Lasner moves out of range.
Lasner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fujimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lasner was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujimoto.
Lasner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fujimoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Lasner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lasner lands in his opponent's guard.
Lasner looking to pass the guard.
Lasner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lasner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fujimoto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lasner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lasner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lasner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lasner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lasner thows a huge punch but Fujimoto dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Lasner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lasner is looking to advance position but Fujimoto won't allow it.
Lasner works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lasner thowing shots but they're missing.
Lasner landing punches.
Lasner controlling his opponent.
Lasner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lasner controlling from the full mount.
Lasner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fujimoto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC#Fujimoto is rocked!#T2#
Lasner postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Fujimoto in real trouble here! The ref calls for Fujimoto to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burk Lasner! |
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Event:
RSE 29: Nightbringer
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Aprile darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lasner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Aprile's head coaches at Top of Food Chain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lasner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aprile throws a jab but it's blocked by Lasner.
Aprile throws a hook but Lasner avoids it easily.#TD2#
Lasner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lasner wants to free his trapped foot but Aprile is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lasner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lasner tries to pass to full mount but Aprile defends it.
Lasner slows the pace down in half guard.
Lasner is stalling here. Aprile is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lasner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aprile has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Lasner is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Aprile stands up.
Aprile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lasner.
Aprile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lasner dodges the punch combination from Aprile.
Lasner feints the counter takedown.
Aprile throws an overhand right that lands on Lasner's shoulder, as Lasner tries to avoid the shot.
And Lasner tries to counter it with a takedown but Aprile pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lasner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aprile.
Aprile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lasner.
#T2#
Good exchange - Aprile coming out on top.
Aprile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aprile looks to throw the jab but Lasner is out of range.
Lasner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aprile tries to avoid it but Lasner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aprile to the ground. Aprile escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lasner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aprile scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lasner moves out of range of the strikes.
Lasner shoots in and drives through. Aprile sprawls well.
Lasner has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Aprile misses its intended target.
Lasner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aprile.
Lasner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aprile.
Lasner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aprile.
Lasner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
A jab from Aprile misses.
Lasner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Richie Aprile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lasner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lasner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aprile circles away.
Richie Aprile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Burk Lasner.
Lasner fails to land the takedown.
Aprile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lasner feints the counter takedown.
Aprile throws an overhand right that lands on Lasner's shoulder, as Lasner tries to avoid the shot.
Lasner feints the counter takedown.
Lasner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lasner feints the counter takedown.
Aprile jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aprile throws a jab when Lasner was well out of range.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Aprile. Beautiful body shot.
A lazy left from Aprile finds it's target.
Aprile throws a body shot but no joy.
Lasner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lasner moves out of range of the strikes.
Lasner fails with the takedown
letting Aprile counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lasner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lasner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aprile throws out the jab.
Lasner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Aprile dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Aprile fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lasner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lasner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Richie Aprile is winning the standup battle so far.
Aprile smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD#
Aprile bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Lasner! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Lasner is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lasner controlling Aprile's posture.
Lasner is still in real trouble! Can Aprile finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lasner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aprile is one step ahead there. #SU#
Aprile stands up from Lasner's guard - Aprile perhaps looking for a knockout.
Aprile fakes the body blow, causing Lasner to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lasner goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richie Aprile!
During a confident post fight interview, Richie Aprile thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 10
Date: Oct 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Jackson.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lasner.
Lasner lands a decent elbow from side control. #CUT#It looks like Randall Jackson has been cut.
Lasner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jackson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lasner looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
Jackson is trying to escape the position but Lasner is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lasner moves into full mount!
Lasner lands a big elbow.
Lasner landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Jackson is rocked!#CUT#Randall Jackson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Randall Jackson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Burk Lasner! |
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