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Event:
Sunrise 9
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Slim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slim misses with a hook
and Laurez counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Slim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laurez tries to land a leg kick but Slim saw it coming and moves away.
Laurez looks to land a right hand but Slim moved out of range.
Laurez misses with a leg kick.
Laurez dodges the punch combination from Slim.
A quick step to the side and Laurez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laurez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Laurez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Slim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slim connects with a nice looking jab.
Laurez ducks under a wild hook from Slim.
It looked like Laurez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Laurez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slim. That did some damage!#CL2#
Slim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Slim. #BC#
Laurez breaks from the clinch.
Slim throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Slim misses with a kick to the body
and Slim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laurez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slim tries to clinch but Laurez moves away
and Laurez counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Slim tries to clinch but Laurez moves out of range.
Slim takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slim walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Barbados Slim has been cut.
Slim misses with a body shot.
As Slim backs away, Laurez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Slim misses with a body kick.
Laurez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Slim avoids it.
Barbados Slim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laurez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slim lands with a kick to the temple. Laurez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Teofomo Laurez has been cut.
Slim throws a leg kick
and Slim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laurez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slim.
Slim throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barbados Slim will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Laurez 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Slim misses with an uppercut
and Laurez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick lands for Slim.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laurez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Slim has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slim and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laurez in his tracks.
Good shot there by Slim.
Slim throws a leg kick
and Laurez counters with a good low kick that Slim was not able to check.
Laurez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slim throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurez throws a leg kick that misses.
Laurez swings for the body but Slim moves out of range.
Laurez moves out of range of the strikes.
Slim lands a jab.
Teofomo Laurez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Slim throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laurez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laurez with the inside leg kick.
Laurez misses with a straight left.
Barbados Slim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Slim
and Laurez counters with a stiff right hand.
Slim misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Slim clinches up with Laurez and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Laurez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slim has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Slim has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Laurez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Slim swings away with a body shot that misses
and Laurez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slim's knee momentarily.
Slim throws a head kick that misses.
Laurez cracks Slim with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Slim throws the kick towards the body but Laurez avoids it.#T2#
Laurez throws a shot to the body.
Slim throws the kick towards the body but Laurez avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laurez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slim moves in looking to clinch but Laurez pushes him off.
Laurez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Slim just misses with a punch to the body.
Slim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Laurez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laurez misses with a body punch
enabling Slim to counter with a crisp jab.
Slim misses with a jab to the body
and Laurez counters with a straight right hand.
Slim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Laurez !
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Barbados Slim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Laurez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laurez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laurez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laurez lands with a hook. Slim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laurez lands a head kick that sends Slim down! Slim is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! Laurez is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Teofomo Laurez ! |
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Event:
Sunrise 6
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Laurez misses with a body shot
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Teofomo Laurez has been cut.
Laurez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Collins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laurez . Laurez obviously looking to wear him down.
Laurez misses with a hook
and Collins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laurez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Collins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Laurez tenderised Collins's leg. Collins is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Collins walks into a stiff left hand from Laurez .
Laurez connects with an inside leg kick.
Collins connects with a quick right hand that sends Laurez tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Devon Collins!
Devon Collins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CCC 69
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
#R1#
TheNineteenth takes a swing at Laurez 's ribcage but misses.
Laurez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
TheNineteenth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Laurez misses the target.
Laurez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laurez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
TheNineteenth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
TheNineteenth misses with an uppercut
and Laurez counters with an outside leg kick.
TheNineteenth throws a hook but Laurez avoids it easily.
Laurez half committed to a counter leg kick.
TheNineteenth throws a right hand that Laurez ducks under and follows up with a left that Laurez also avoids with ease.
Laurez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheNineteenth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laurez counters with a nice low kick that buckles TheNineteenth's knee momentarily.
TheNineteenth throws a right hand that misses
and Laurez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Laurez 's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Laurez .
TheNineteenth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
TheNineteenth slips a jab from Laurez .
TheNineteenth throws out a counter right but Laurez avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - TheNineteenth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laurez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
TheNineteenth throws a hook but Laurez avoids it easily.
Laurez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
TheNineteenth throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Laurez counters with a nice right hand that sends TheNineteenth toppling to the canvas! TheNineteenth scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Laurez finish him?!#ROC#TheNineteenth is rocked!
Laurez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and TheNineteenth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
TheNineteenth is still on wobbly legs! Can Laurez finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laurez connects with a leg kick.
TheNineteenth seems to have recovered his senses.
TheNineteenth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Laurez counters with a low kick, right behind TheNineteenth 's knee.
TheNineteenth throws a hook but Laurez blocks it.
TheNineteenth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Laurez counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Laurez feints and then cracks TheNineteenth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow TheNineteenth down.
TheNineteenth throws a right hand that misses
and Laurez counters with a body kick.
Laurez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laurez takes one to the chin there.
A combination from TheNineteenth does no damage.
TheNineteenth misses with a right hand
and Laurez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
RollBack TheNineteenth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TheNineteenth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
TheNineteenth throws a body punch but Laurez moves out of range.
TheNineteenth throws a looping overhand right but Laurez ducks down to avoid it.
Laurez slips under a jab from TheNineteenth.
Laurez tried to counter with a leg kick but TheNineteenth avoided it.
TheNineteenth looks to throw the jab but Laurez is out of range. #T3#
TheNineteenth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
TheNineteenth looks to score with a jab to the body but Laurez is just out of range.
Laurez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
TheNineteenth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
TheNineteenth misses with a body shot.
Jab from TheNineteenth.
Laurez scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheers as TheNineteenth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laurez doesn't seem phased though.
Laurez scores with a push kick.
TheNineteenth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
TheNineteenth misses with a hook
and Laurez counters with a low kick, right behind TheNineteenth 's knee. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laurez lands an overhand right.
TheNineteenth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laurez counters with a straight right hand.
TheNineteenth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
TheNineteenth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laurez can pounce on him.
TheNineteenth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
TheNineteenth walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Laurez swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teofomo Laurez ! |
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Event:
CCC 55 : Jankovic vs Ortega
Date: Jul 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Ngam Chit tests Laurez 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ngam Chit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laurez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ngam Chit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick from Laurez , right into the meat of the thigh.
Ngam Chit misses with a hook to the body
and Laurez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laurez connects with the punch.
Jab by Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ngam Chit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ngam Chit connects with a leg kick.
Ngam Chit cracks Laurez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ngam Chit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laurez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ngam Chit misses with an uppercut. Laurez saw that one coming.
Laurez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Laurez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ngam Chit scores with a head kick.
Laurez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laurez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That kick from Ngam Chit tenderised Laurez 's leg. Laurez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ngam Chit scores with a punch to the head.
Ngam Chit misses with an uppercut
and Laurez counters with a thumping low kick.
Ngam Chit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ngam Chit throws a right hand that misses
and Laurez counters with a low kick, right behind Ngam Chit 's knee.
Ngam Chit looks to score with a jab to the body but Laurez is just out of range.
Ngam Chit misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ngam Chit misses the jab.
Ngam Chit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ngam Chit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ngam Chit throws a hook but Laurez blocks it.#T2#
Ngam Chit misses with a left hand
and Laurez counters with a straight right hand.
Laurez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Ngam Chit misses.
A slow jab from Ngam Chit misses its intended target.
Ngam Chit misses with a wild body shot.
Ngam Chit delivers a nice body kick.
Ngam Chit lands with an overhand left.
Ngam Chit misses with a wild body shot.
Ngam Chit misses with an uppercut
and Laurez counters with a right hand to the body.
It looks like Ngam Chit has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ngam Chit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laurez manages to avoid it.
Ngam Chit misses with a looping right.
Ngam Chit misses with a straight left.
Ngam Chit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laurez tries a quick counter leg kick but Ngam Chit is wise to it.#T3#
Laurez avoids the body shot from Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit slips a jab from Laurez .
Ngam Chit misses with a lunging right hand
and Laurez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ngam Chit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ngam Chit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ngam Chit cracks Laurez with a good jab.
Laurez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ngam Chit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ngam Chit misses with a head kick.
Laurez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ngam Chit.
A nice side step and Laurez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ngam Chit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ngam Chit.
Laurez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ngam Chit cracks Laurez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ngam Chit is looking to chop away at Laurez 's legs. #T4#
Ngam Chit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laurez defending well as Ngam Chit loads up on a big left hand.
Ngam Chit looks to throw the jab but Laurez is out of range.
Laurez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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!
Ngam Chit throws a good cross that connects.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit misses with a leg kick
and Laurez counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Ngam Chit is rocked!
Ngam Chit throws a leg kick
and Laurez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oh Ngam Chit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ngam Chit is breathing heavily.
Laurez lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Ngam Chit head around and knocks him out cold! Laurez hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teofomo Laurez ! |
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Event:
CCC 40 : Helpmann vs Bekzod
Date: Jun 21, 2024 |
#R1#
A big left from Laurez misses.
Ness misses the shot to the body.
Laurez blocks a jab.
Laurez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Laurez misses the body punch
and Laurez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ness swings widly with a right hand
and Laurez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ness fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ness with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Greight Ness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ness lands with an overhand left.
Laurez lands a slapping body shot.
Laurez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ness 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.#T1#
Laurez throws a big shot that misses.
Ness misses with a lunging right hand
letting Laurez counter with a right hand.
Laurez misses the shot to the body.
Laurez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ness throws out the jab.
Ness lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ness misses with an uppercut
letting Laurez counter with a right hand.
Ness connects with a body shot that sends Laurez 's belly button to the back.
Ness throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laurez counters with a straight right hand.
Laurez is looking to slow Ness down with leg kicks.
Laurez throws a body punch but Ness moves out of range. #T2#
Ness throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laurez counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ness throws an off balance right hand
letting Laurez counter with a right hand.
Ness rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Laurez counters with a nice right hand that sends Ness toppling to the canvas! Ness scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Laurez finish him?!#ROC#Ness is rocked!
Ness avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ness! But no joy.
Ness is still on wobbly legs! Can Laurez finish him?
Ness misses with a body punch
and Laurez scores with a counter punch that sends Ness to the canvas! Laurez smells blood - he's punishing Ness with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ness has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teofomo Laurez ! |
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Event:
RSE 78:
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Sokolov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laurez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Sokolov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laurez 's guard.
Laurez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sokolov controls the pace.
Sokolov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sokolov lands a couple of digs.
Laurez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laurez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sokolov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laurez being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokolov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Sokolov throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sokolov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've been hearing that Sokolov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sokolov 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.
Sokolov stands up over Laurez , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sokolov wants to control from the top but Laurez keeps moving.
Sokolov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laurez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sokolov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laurez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sokolov throwing strikes but missing.
Sokolov throwing strikes from guard but Laurez blocks nicely. #T2#
Sokolov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Laurez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokolov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sokolov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laurez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sokolov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sokolov stopping the sweep attempt from Laurez .
Sokolov is looking to work some ground and pound but Laurez has wrist control.
Sokolov is pushing down on Laurez 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laurez is fighting to maintain full guard but Sokolov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sokolov is controlling the pace.
Sokolov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laurez keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Sokolov seems to be working for a kimura but Laurez defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sokolov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laurez defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokolov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokolov 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.
Sokolov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sokolov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laurez 's head. #T4##SUB#
Sokolov is trying to work for a kimura but Laurez is defending well.
Sokolov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokolov is looking to take a break and control but Laurez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sokolov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Laurez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sokolov.
Sokolov thows a huge punch but Laurez dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Sokolov there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laurez trying to control here.
Laurez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sokolov dominated that round.
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.#R2##TD#
Sokolov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sokolov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laurez can do to turn this around?
Sokolov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sokolov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sokolov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sokolov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laurez 's head.
Sokolov controlling the action here.
Sokolov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sergei Sokolov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sokolov trying to control the action but Laurez is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sokolov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laurez defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokolov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sokolov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laurez defending well though.
Laurez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Laurez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sokolov.
Sokolov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laurez keeps working.
Sokolov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sokolov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sokolov winds up and cracks Laurez with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Sokolov wants to work for an arm triangle but Laurez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Sokolov thows a huge punch but Laurez dodges it nicely.
Sokolov trying to mount his opponent but Laurez defends it.
Laurez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sokolov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Sokolov is working for a submission of some sort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Laurez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sokolov in particular looking to stall.
Sokolov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laurez 's head. #T3##SUB#
Sokolov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sokolov thows a huge punch but Laurez dodges it nicely.
Sokolov is nestled in close to Laurez , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sokolov lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Sokolov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sokolov is looking to take a break and control but Laurez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sokolov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sokolov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sokolov lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Sokolov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sokolov lands with a punch from half guard.
Sokolov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laurez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laurez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sokolov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sokolov throwing strikes from guard but Laurez blocks nicely.
Sokolov advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokolov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sokolov lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sokolov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sokolov shoots in and drives through. Laurez sprawls well.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Laurez enables Sokolov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Laurez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sokolov is standing up over Laurez . Laurez looks to escape but Sokolov dives into side control.
#REVB#
Laurez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sokolov.
Sokolov throws an elbow but Laurez slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Laurez 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sokolov scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sokolov lands some shots froms side control.
Sokolov working the ground and pound.#T1#
Sokolov working away.
Sokolov lands a few punches from side control.
Sokolov advances nicely into full mount.
The referee warns Laurez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sokolov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Laurez hang on?
Sokolov cracks Laurez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sokolov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#Laurez is rocked!#SUB#
Sokolov goes for an armbar but Laurez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Laurez .
Sokolov wants to stand up but Laurez is controlling him.
Sokolov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Teofomo Laurez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Sokolov working for a triangle but Laurez defends it easily.
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!
Laurez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sokolov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokolov, not yet.
Sokolov working a defensive guard here.
Laurez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sokolov is looking to stand up but Laurez isn't so interested in that idea.
Laurez wanted to stand there but Sokolov had control of the position. #T3#
Sokolov working a defensive guard here.
Sokolov pulls Laurez in to control the position.
Sokolov continues to stall.
Sergei Sokolov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laurez looking to sit in guard and control but Sokolov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sokolov works over Laurez with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
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.
Sokolov tries to free his leg and advance position but Laurez is retaining full guard.
Sokolov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Laurez 's head.
Sokolov is stalling in the full guard.
Sokolov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sokolov looking to pass the guard.
Sokolov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Laurez keeps the fight on the outside.
Laurez throws a low kick but Sokolov moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Sokolov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sokolov, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Sokolov!
Sergei Sokolov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RSE 68:
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
McCewen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCewen looks to land a left hand but Laurez moved out of range nicely.
McCewen throws a right and a left that Laurez avoids nicely.
We've been informed that McCewen 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.
Laurez staying out of range there.
It looked like Laurez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCewen.
McCewen dips to his left and cracks Laurez with an uppercut!
Laurez slips under a jab from McCewen.
A quick step to the side and Laurez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCewen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laurez . That did some damage!
McCewen throws a nice looking combination but Laurez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCewen misses with a left hand
and McCewen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCewen misses with a straight right.
McCewen throws a shot from downtown. Laurez moves away and avoids it.
McCewen lands a nice shot that snaps Laurez 's head back.
Laurez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCewen misses with a body shot.
Callum McCewen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCewen jabs Laurez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from McCewen misses its intended target.
Laurez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
McCewen moves out of range as Laurez throws a body kick.
McCewen scores with a jab.
Laurez throws a hook to the side of McCewen's head but McCewen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laurez 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCewen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laurez scrambles back to his feet.
Laurez ducks under a wild hook from McCewen.
McCewen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've been told by Laurez 's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCewen lands a right hook to the body.
McCewen misses with a double jab.
McCewen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCewen throws a low kick but Laurez avoids it.
Laurez is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by McCewen there.
McCewen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCewen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laurez .
McCewen is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
McCewen connects with a nice looking jab.
McCewen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from McCewen misses.
McCewen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laurez on the side of the head.
Laurez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCewens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Callum McCewen has been cut.
McCewen misses with a straight left.
McCewen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Laurez to counter with a crisp jab.
Laurez staying out of range there.
McCewen misses with a jab to the body
and McCewen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCewen feints and then cracks Laurez 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laurez down.
Laurez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCewen throws a push kick but Laurez slaps the foot to one side.
Laurez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T3#
McCewen throws a hook but Laurez blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Laurez misses the target.
A low kick lands for Laurez .
McCewen scores with a one two! Laurez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Laurez keeps the fight on the outside.
Laurez ducks under a wild hook from McCewen.
McCewen throws a looping overhand right but Laurez ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from McCewen misses.
McCewen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laurez throws a leg kick but McCewen checks it.
McCewen throws a leg kick but Laurez moved away.
McCewen swings widly with a right hand
and Laurez counters with a body kick.
McCewen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laurez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laurez throws a head kick that misses.
Laurez lands a nice shot that snaps McCewen's head back.
#T4#
McCewen misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCewen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laurez is looking to counter punch.
McCewen misses the shot to the body.
Laurez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCewen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCewen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from McCewen misses.
McCewen misses with a body kick.
McCewen tries to land a leg kick but Laurez saw it coming and moves away.
McCewen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laurez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCewen fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Callum McCewen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Callum McCewen'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#
McCewen misses with a few strikes there.
Laurez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCewen looks to score with a jab to the body but Laurez is just out of range.
Laurez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - McCewen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laurez cracks McCewen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laurez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Laurez misses its target.
Laurez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laurez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCewen.
Laurez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Laurez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCewen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Laurez misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCewen scores with a hook to the body. Laurez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCewen throws a leg kick
and Laurez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laurez moves out of range as McCewen throws a body kick.
Callum McCewen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laurez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laurez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCewen.
McCewen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
McCewen swings for the body but Laurez moves out of range.
McCewen misses with a hook
and Laurez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laurez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC#McCewen is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Laurez ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent McCewen clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teofomo Laurez ! |
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Event:
RSE 57: Thorns Of Desolation
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Laurez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laurez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Laurez .
Traynor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teofomo Laurez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laurez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Laurez misses the shot to the body.
Traynor unleashes a big counter combination but Laurez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Laurez lands a jab to the head.
Traynor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laurez .
Traynor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laurez at a distance.
Laurez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laurez throws a big shot that misses.
Laurez throws a big shot that misses.
Laurez connects with a solid leg kick.
Laurez throws a body punch but Traynor moves out of range.
Traynor throws a hook but Laurez avoids it easily.
Laurez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laurez tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Traynor clobbers Laurez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Traynor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laurez 's elbow.
Traynor tries a body shot but Laurez blocks it.
Laurez prevents a body shot from Traynor.
Traynor misses with a punch to the body.
Laurez lands a nice shot to the body.
Laurez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traynor blocks a body shot from Laurez .
Laurez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traynor tries to work over Laurez 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traynor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Laurez prevents a body shot from Traynor.
Traynor tries to throw a body punch but Laurez avoids it by throwing Traynor back against the cage.
Laurez blocks a body shot from Traynor.
Laurez tries a body shot but Traynor blocks it.
Laurez misses with some punches.
Traynor blocks a body shot from Laurez .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laurez .
Traynor digs a right hand underneath Laurez 's ribcage. Laurez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Traynor.
#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Traynor.
Traynor misses with a body punch.
Laurez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Traynor.
Laurez 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laurez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traynor can't find room to land a body shot as Laurez controls the action.
Laurez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Traynor lands a nice elbow.
Laurez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traynor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laurez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traynor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laurez can't find room to land a body shot as Traynor controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Laurez .
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laurez 's elbow.
Traynor digs a right hand underneath Laurez 's ribcage. Laurez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Traynor.
A short left from Traynor.
Traynor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Laurez can't find room to land a body shot as Traynor controls the action.
Traynor pushes Laurez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Traynor misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laurez 's elbow.
Laurez lands with a right to the head.
Laurez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Traynor backwards.
Laurez prevents a body shot from Traynor.
Laurez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laurez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traynor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Traynor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Traynor tries to work over Laurez 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traynor lands an elbow that stopped Laurez in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Teofomo Laurez has been cut.
Laurez tries to throw a body punch but Traynor avoids it by throwing Laurez back against the cage.
Laurez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traynor tries to throw a body punch but Laurez avoids it by throwing Traynor back against the cage.
Laurez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traynor's elbow.
Traynor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Laurez misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Traynor prevents a body shot from Laurez .
A right hook to the body lands for Traynor.
Traynor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traynor gets through Laurez 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Traynor digs a right hand into Laurez 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laurez 's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traynor blocks a body shot from Laurez .
Traynor lands an elbow inside.
Traynor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Laurez misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor can't find room to land a body shot as Laurez controls the action.
Traynor struggles to land a body shot inside as Laurez controls his hands.
Traynor tries a body shot but Laurez blocks it.
Traynor tries a body shot but Laurez blocks it.
Laurez misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laurez takes a shot to the head.
Laurez can't find room to land a body shot as Traynor controls the action.
Traynor presses Laurez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laurez avoids a wild elbow strike from Traynor.
Laurez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traynor scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Traynor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teofomo Laurez 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Laurez staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Laurez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laurez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Traynor avoids the body shot from Laurez .
A right-left combo lands from Traynor.
Laurez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laurez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Traynor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laurez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Traynor counters with a left and a right... And another left! Laurez is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Traynor!
After winning the bout, Charles Traynor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RSE 51: Mayhem
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Laurez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laurez dips to his left and cracks McCewen with an uppercut!
Laurez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Laurez scores with a kick to the body.
A big left from McCewen misses.
McCewen throws a jab but it's blocked by Laurez .
Laurez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCewen throws out the jab.
Laurez lands with a hook. McCewen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laurez cracks a nice hook into McCewen's ribs.
McCewen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laurez .
Laurez misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCewen! But no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Laurez .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laurez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCewen misses with a body kick.
Laurez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCewen.
McCewen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laurez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCewen.
Laurez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCewen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laurez on the side of the head.
McCewen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laurez checks a leg kick.
Laurez is looking to counter punch.
Laurez cracks McCewen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCewen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laurez moves away.#T1#
Some wild striking there from McCewen.
Laurez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCewen lands a nice looking body shot.
Laurez throws a chopping leg kick but McCewen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCewen thuds a left hand into Laurez 's body.
McCewen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCewen closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Laurez closes the distance and pushes McCewen back into the cage.
We've been informed that McCewen 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.
Laurez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laurez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCewen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Laurez has a couple of punches blocked by McCewen.
McCewen scores with a shoulder strike.
Laurez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Laurez fails to land.
Laurez tries a body shot but McCewen blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Laurez as the two fighters clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laurez as McCewen tries to tie him up.
Laurez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Laurez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCewen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laurez scores with a shot to the side of McCewen's head.
Laurez scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from McCewen.
Laurez can't find room to land a body shot as McCewen controls the action.
McCewen misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Laurez .
Laurez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Laurez scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCewen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCewen has Laurez pushed against the cage.
McCewen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCewen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCewen lands an uppercut.
Laurez tries a body shot but McCewen blocks it.
Laurez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laurez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCewen or not.
McCewen looks winded!
McCewen is trying to maintain a safe position but Laurez gets an underhook and turns McCewen into the cage.#T3#
McCewen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laurez .
A short right from Laurez .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laurez .
McCewen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laurez lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
McCewen misses with some punches.
Laurez pushes McCewen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laurez lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Laurez .
Laurez is working McCewen over against the cage.
Laurez lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Laurez on the inside.
Laurez gets through McCewen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laurez scores with a hook to the body.
Laurez digs a right hand underneath McCewen's ribcage. McCewen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laurez lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laurez .
Laurez struggles to land a body shot inside as McCewen controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from McCewen fails to land.
Laurez works on McCewen's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Laurez lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
Laurez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCewen's elbow.
Laurez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Laurez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laurez lands a left hand.
#ROC#McCewen is rocked!
Laurez tries a body shot but McCewen blocks it.
Laurez tries a body shot but McCewen blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Laurez .
Laurez lands a left hand.
McCewen is still on wobbly legs! Can Laurez finish him?
Laurez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laurez scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laurez .
A right hook to the body lands for Laurez .
#KD#
Laurez drops McCewen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McCewen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Laurez throws a big uppercut that drops McCewen! More strikes from Laurez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McCewen lies dazed against the cage as Laurez celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teofomo Laurez ! |
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Event:
RSE 39: Homicidal Ecstacy
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Spooner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spooner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laurez finds it's way round the side to connect with Spooner's head.
Spooner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laurez feints a jab promting Spooner to slip. Laurez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spooner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Junior Spooner has been cut.
Laurez connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laurez .
Laurez scores with a jab to the body.
Laurez with a nice cross.
Crunch! Laurez slams his shin into Spooner's torso.
Laurez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Laurez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spooner on the side of the head.
Laurez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spooner.
Spooner misses the shot to the body.
Spooner misses with a few strikes there.
Laurez with a nice calf kick.
Nice defenses there by Laurez .
Spooner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spooner throws a hook but Laurez blocks it.
Laurez lands an overhand right.#T1#
Laurez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spooner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laurez lands a body shot.
Spooner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spooner takes a swing at Laurez 's ribcage but misses.
Laurez slips under a jab from Spooner.
Spooner throws a series of punches but Laurez avoids them all with ease.
Spooner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laurez .
Spooner missing with a left hand there. Laurez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laurez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spooner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laurez .
Spooner throws a jab when Laurez was well out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laurez .
Laurez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spooner's head.
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!
Spooner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laurez to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Spooner is rocked!
Laurez connects with a solid leg kick.
Laurez thuds a left hand into Spooner's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Laurez as he connects with a hook.
Oh Spooner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laurez scores with a hook to the body. Spooner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Laurez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spooner seems to have got his legs back now.
Good shot there by Laurez .
Laurez with the inside leg kick.
Laurez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laurez lands a jab to Spooner's midsection.
Laurez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spooner throws an off balance right hand
and Laurez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Laurez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spooner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spooner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Laurez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big left from Spooner misses.
Laurez tests Spooner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laurez lands the left hand.
Laurez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spooner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laurez throws out a counter right but Spooner avoids it with no problem.
Spooner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Laurez . That one must have hurt.
Laurez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Spooner eats them both and turns towards Laurez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Laurez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Spooner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Laurez thows a body kick. Spooner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Teofomo Laurez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laurez tries to close the distance and clinch but Spooner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spooner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laurez .
Spooner cracks Laurez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laurez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laurez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spooner misses with a hook. Laurez ducked under it nicely.
Laurez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spooner.
Laurez drops Spooner with a huge uppercut! Spooner drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Laurez is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teofomo Laurez ! |
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Event:
RSE 21: Rise
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Laurez is looking to slow Dahlgren down with leg kicks.
Laurez ducks under a wild hook from Dahlgren.
Laurez scores with a punch to the head.
Dahlgren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Laurez . That one must have hurt.
Laurez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dahlgren. That did some damage!
Dahlgren misses with an uppercut.
Laurez lands a slapping body shot.
Laurez takes a swing at Dahlgren's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dahlgren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laurez manages to avoid it.
Laurez scores with a jab. Dahlgren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dahlgren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laurez blocks a jab.
Dahlgren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dahlgren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laurez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dahlgren is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dahlgren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Laurez instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dahlgren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laurez managing to block the knees to the body from Dahlgren.
Laurez misses with a punch to the body.
Dahlgren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laurez is leaning against Dahlgren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Laurez .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laurez .
Laurez lands a hook that snaps the head of Dahlgren backwards. #T1#
Dahlgren prevents a body shot from Laurez .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laurez .
Laurez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laurez scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laurez .
Laurez tries a body shot but Dahlgren blocks it.
Laurez tries a body shot but Dahlgren blocks it.
Laurez lands a shot to the body.
Laurez gets through Dahlgren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Laurez .
Laurez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laurez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laurez lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Laurez .
A left hand lands to the body for Laurez .
Dahlgren gets through Laurez 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laurez tries a body shot but Dahlgren blocks it.
Dahlgren is trying to force a seperation but Laurez has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dahlgren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laurez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dahlgren.
Laurez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dahlgren is breathing heavily.
Dahlgren tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
Laurez lands a body punch.
Laurez tries to throw a body punch but Dahlgren avoids it by throwing Laurez back against the cage.
Laurez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dahlgren misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laurez .
Laurez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dahlgren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laurez 's elbow.
Laurez pushes Dahlgren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laurez cracks Dahlgren with a nice body shot.
Laurez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dahlgren trying to land knees to the body.
Laurez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laurez lands a left hand.
Laurez lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Laurez .
Laurez lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Dahlgren is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Laurez .
Oh Dahlgren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laurez lands a shoulder strike.
Laurez is leaning against Dahlgren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laurez lands an uppercut.
Laurez lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dahlgren to his knees! Laurez keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teofomo Laurez ! |
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Event:
RSE 6: Masters Of Combat
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Laurez clinches up against the cage.
Laurez wants a takedown but no success here.
Zaroni swings wildly with an uppercut but Laurez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laurez jumps guard but Zaroni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zaroni lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zaroni avoiding damage.
Zaroni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaroni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Laurez is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teofomo Laurez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laurez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaroni smiles and moves away.
Laurez throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaroni.
Zaroni defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laurez .
Zaroni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaroni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaroni throws out a counter right but Laurez avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Laurez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaroni keeps the fight on the outside.
Laurez blocks a jab.
It looked like Laurez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Laurez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laurez takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Zaroni does it's job there.
Laurez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaroni.
Laurez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laurez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Zaroni. Beautiful body shot.
Dave Zaroni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Laurez shoots in for a takedown but Zaroni shows good takedown defense.
Laurez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laurez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laurez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaroni.
Laurez fails with a takedown attempt.
Zaroni misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Zaroni.
Zaroni lands with a hook. Laurez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Laurez closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Zaroni - that landed with a thud.
Zaroni has Laurez pressed against the cage, preventing Laurez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zaroni throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Zaroni working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Zaroni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaroni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laurez misses with a wild combination.
Zaroni scores with a shot to the body.
Zaroni with a hook.
Zaroni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laurez .
Zaroni keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaroni! But no joy.
Zaroni misses with a hook. Laurez ducked under it nicely.
Zaroni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zaroni misses with a hook. Laurez ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Laurez scores with a head kick. Zaroni tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Zaroni connects with a single shot there.
Zaroni throws the left hand but Laurez avoids the punch easily.
Zaroni lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Laurez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laurez wants to clinch up but Zaroni keeps it at a distance.
Laurez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zaroni defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Zaroni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laurez needs to keep his hands up - Zaroni had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Zaroni dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zaroni slaps away a takedown attempt from Laurez , before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaroni! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Zaroni. Beautiful body shot.
Zaroni swats away the attempt to clinch by Laurez .
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zaroni in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Laurez is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Zaroni misses.
Zaroni throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaroni misses with a hook.
Laurez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaroni jabs Laurez right on the nose. Laurez blinks but takes it well.
Teofomo Laurez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaroni moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zaroni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laurez .
Dave Zaroni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laurez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zaroni sprawls well. Zaroni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laurez gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaroni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Zaroni cracks Laurez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laurez moves out of range as Zaroni strikes.
Zaroni lands a right hook to the body.
Laurez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teofomo Laurez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaroni lands an overhand right.
Zaroni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Zaroni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laurez moves away.
Zaroni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laurez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zaroni's waist but Zaroni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laurez off to one side.
Zaroni connects with the punch.
Zaroni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaroni lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#Laurez is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laurez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaroni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaroni throws a right hand that Laurez ducks under and follows up with a left that Laurez also avoids with ease.
Zaroni connects with a right hand. Laurez shakes it off.
Oh Laurez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaroni cracks Laurez with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Laurez falls to his knees and Zaroni doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Zaroni! |
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