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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 129
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Rover clinches up with Law and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rover manages to break the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Law has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab, jab by Rover - just one landing.
Rover comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rover works over Law's head and body with a nice combination.
Rover 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.
Paulie Rover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rover lands a hook to the side of the head.
Law tries to throw a body punch but Rover avoids it by throwing Law back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Rover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rover darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rover. That's going to slow Law down.
Law drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Law tries to clinch but Rover is having none of it.
Rover cracks Law with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Law throws a jab when Rover was well out of range.#T1#
Rover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Law.
Law walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Law throws a series of punches but Rover avoids them all with ease.
Rover lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#Law is rocked!
Law takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rover tests Law's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Law is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rover.
Law is breathing heavily.
Law bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Rover comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Law falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Law was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulie Rover! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 108
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Grant throws out a leg kick but Law moves out of range and Grant only half commits.
As Grant looks to move away, Law throws a big counter combo but Grant just gets out of the way.
Law takes a kick to the side of the head.
That kick from Grant tenderised Law's leg. Law is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Law looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Law tries to counter by clinching up but Grant breaks away and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been hearing reports that Law has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Law chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grant can pounce on him.
Grant thows a leg kick but Law checks it #TD#
so Law counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Our spies down at at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY HELSINKI inform us that Grant has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Law sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grant can't keep his opponent in guard - Law advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law wants to pass the guard but Grant is defending well.
Law slips a nice elbow through Grant's hands, connecting with Grant's forehead.#T1#
Grant pushes Law off looking to stand but Law dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Grant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Law wants to pass to mount but Grant is defending the position.
Grant trying to control here.
Law is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Law throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grant trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Law manages to pass to mount!
Grant wants to control but Law is having none of it.
Law controlling his opponent. #T2#
Law's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Grant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grant blocking the ground and pound.
Law controlling from mount.
Law trying to control but Grant is having none of it.
Grant is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Law thowing shots but they're missing.
Law looking to control but Grant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Law throws some wild stikes that Grant manages to avoid easily.
Law throwing strikes here but Grant is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Law throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Grant because Law loaded up on that one. #T3#
Law looking to ground and pound but Grant is blocking nicely.
Grant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grant tries to hold on but Law pushes him away.
Grant is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Law is staying active.
Grant is controlling an arm, preventing Law from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Grant wants to try and get back to his feet.
Law looking to ground and pound but Grant is blocking nicely.
Law avoids the attempt from Grant to control.
Grant wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Law wants to control the pace but Grant is squirming around nicely.
Grant tries to hold on but Law pushes him away. #T4#
Grant is trying to stand but he's just given Law his back.
Grant looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Law just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Grant trying to control the hands but Law won't let him.
Grant wants to escape the position.
Grant is trying to get back to his feet but Law has full control of the position and if anything, Grant has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Law biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Grant wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Law drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Grant 's chin! Grant is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Evan Law! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 84
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Law has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Piekny.
Law has a takedown stuffed.
Piekny scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Piekny changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Law looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Law's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Piekny wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Law, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Piekny is working to tighten his grip on Law's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Law has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Piekny is really squeezing tight and eventually Law passes out! Piekny breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Boris Piekny!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Boris Piekny made sure he mentioned BANZAI NUTRITION, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Law shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Colett's guard.
Law looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Colett wants to get back to his feet but Law is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Colett trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colett looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Law puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Colett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Law on the ground.
Law wants to take a breather but Colett is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colett is trying to stand.
Law missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Colett looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Colett is staying active underneath Law, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Law tries to keep at a distance but Colett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Colett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Law pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Colett.
Colett lands a knee to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Law has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Colett lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Colett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Law is refusing to be controlled, as Colett sits in half guard. #T2#
Colett trying to mount his opponent but Law defends it.
Colett slows the pace down in half guard.
Law is trying to get back to full guard.
Colett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Law keeps working.
Colett is taking a breather. Law says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Colett thows a huge punch but Law dodges it nicely.
Colett lands strikes from half guard.
Colett tries to stand and escape but Law is controlling the position.
Law is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Colett.
Law is trying to improve his position.
Law wants to control but Colett postures up.#T4#
Colett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Law keeps working.
Colett remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Law tries to buck Colett off but Colett is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colett is looking to take a break and control but Law is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Colett working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rhett Colett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Colett gets a clinch. #TD#
Colett decides to pull guard.
Law wants to control from the top but Colett keeps moving.
Law won't allow Colett to get back to his feet.
Colett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Law is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Colett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Law stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1##CL#
Colett darts in and clinches Law up against the cage.#BC#
Colett breaks the clinch.
Law shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Colett sprawls well. Colett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
Colett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Colett moves into the clinch.#BC#
Colett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Colett displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Colett thuds his shin into the meat of Law's side.#CL#
Colett closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Colett.
Colett is leaning against Law and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Colett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Law or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Law after a bit of a struggle.
Law gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Colett.
Colett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3#
Colett scores a nice knee to the body.
Colett wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhett Colett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colett taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Colett landing knees to the body.
Colett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Law gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Colett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Law tries to clinch up
and Colett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rhett Colett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Law stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Colett.
Colett throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Law's head.
Law swats away the attempt to clinch by Colett.
Law closes this distance looking for a takedown but Colett circles away.#TD#
Colett manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Law on his heels. He'll look to pass Law's guard now, I'm sure.
Law uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Colett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Law can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Law. Colett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Colett scores with a three punch combo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rhett Colett dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Colett tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Law counters with a shoot takedown. Colett fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Colett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Law can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Colett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law looking to pass the guard.
Colett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Colett controls Law momentarily but Law frees himself.
Law trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Law controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Colett fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Colett closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Colett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Colett throws a good cross that connects.
Colett is looking to clinch but Law is avoiding it.
Law on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL#
Colett takes the fight into the clinch.
Colett lands an uppercut.
Colett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Law avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Colett landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Colett content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rhett Colett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Colett dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
Law jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Colett walks away with a smile on his face. Law gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Law changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Colett tries to avoid it but Law manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Colett to the ground. Colett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Colett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Colett scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Colett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Colett is trying to pull guard but Law turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Colett is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhett Colett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colett blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Colett.
Colett tries for a takedown but Law manages to get underhooks.
Colett managing to block the knees to the body from Law.
#T4##TD#
Colett tightens his grip and picks Law up, before dumping him to the ground. Law manages to land in guard.
Evan Law has got the better of the ground game so far.
Colett looking to sit in guard and control but Law gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Colett wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Law manages to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law controlling the action here.
Rhett Colett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhett Colett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Colett, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhett Colett! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 55
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Law fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Law tries for a takedown but Anh Khoa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anh Khoa is looking to counter the offense by Law and move into the clinch.
Law throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Anh Khoa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anh Khoa trying to mount his opponent but Law defends it.
Law is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anh Khoa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anh Khoa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anh Khoa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law gets back to full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Law has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Anh Khoa doesn't defend quickly enough and Law has managed to lock this one up! Can Anh Khoa escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Law on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Evan Law! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 27
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1##KD#
Max drops his shoulder and cracks Law with a huge uppercut! Law goes down! Can Max finish him?
#ROC#Law is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Evan Law has been cut.
Law looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Max sitting in guard here, content to control.
Law is still in real trouble! Can Max finish him?#SU#
Max gets to his feet. Law looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Max darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Law's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Max before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freaky Max! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Jonker Jr shoots in for a takedown but Law shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Law looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nice takedown defense from Law. No joy for Jonker Jr on that attempt. #CL2#
Jonker Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Law prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Law has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Evan Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Jonker Jr.
Jonker Jr wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Jonker Jr has hold of one of Law's legs. Law is fighting the takedown attempt but Jonker Jr gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Law keeping moving, preventing Jonker Jr from controlling successfully.
Law throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonker Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Law is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonker Jr stops Law from standing up. #T1#
Jonker Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Law looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Law is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Jonker Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jonker Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Law wants to work for an arm triangle but Jonker Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jonker Jr is trying is best to control the position here.
Jonker Jr won't allow Law to pass to mount.
Law wants to take a breather but Jonker Jr is having none of it.
Jonker Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Law seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jonker Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Jonker Jr trying to control here.
Jonker Jr wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Jonker Jr has managed to clinch.
Law tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jonker Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jonker Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC2#
Jonker Jr manages to break the clinch.
Jonker Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jonker Jr scores with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Law stuffs the takedown.
Jonker Jr throws a head kick but Law moves out of range.
Jonker Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Law is looking to clinch but Jonker Jr is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Jonker Jr gets a clinch.
Law is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Jonker Jr is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Law can't fight it off and eventually Jonker Jr manages to take the fight to the floor. Law looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Jonker Jr stands up and waves to Law to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Jonker Jr dominated that 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.#R2#
Jonker Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Law as he avoids it easily.
Jonker Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Law sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jonker Jr somewhat.#CL2#
Jonker Jr instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jonker Jr gets control of Law's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jonker Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Law loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Law wants to control from the top but Jonker Jr keeps moving. #T1#
Law advances position into side control!
Jonker Jr looks to move to half guard but instead Law has passed into mount! Damn!
Law prevents Jonker Jr from getting the reversal.
Jonker Jr is squirming around, avoiding Law's attempts to control the action.
Jonker Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jonker Jr is squirming around, avoiding Law's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Jonker Jr is looking to improve his position but Law isn't that keen on the idea.
Jonker Jr tries to hold on but Law pushes him away.
Law tries to control but Jonker Jr wriggling away. #SUB#
Law wants to finish this one by submission but Jonker Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Law.
Law can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jonker Jr is looking to escape. #T3##SUB#
Law looking for a guillotine from mount but Jonker Jr is having none of it.
Jonker Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jonker Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Jonker Jr tries to lock up and control but Law gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jonker Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poor strikes thrown by Law there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jonker Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Law has a good base and remains in mount.
Jonker Jr tries to control the position but Law now has his back.
Law is punishing Jonker Jr with strikes - can he finish him?!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Even with his hooks in, Law manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Jonker Jr trying to control the position but Law manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Law dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Jonker Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Law as he jumps to the side.
Jonker Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Law circles away.
Jonker Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jonker Jr misses with a looping right.
Law changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Jonker Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jonker Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Law fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jonker Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1##TD2#
Jonker Jr jumps into guard, dragging Law to the mat.
Law won't allow Jonker Jr to sweep him here.
Jonker Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Law controls from within his opponent's guard.
Law wants to control from the top but Jonker Jr keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jonker Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Jonker Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Law can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jonker Jr moves out of range as Law throws a body kick.
Jonker Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jonker Jr tries for a takedown but Law sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Law tries to counter with a takedown but Jonker Jr is quick to defend against it.
Evan Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Jonker Jr.
Jonker Jr goes for a double leg but Law avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Law continues to drive forward.#TD#
Law shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jonker Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Jonker Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Jonker Jr, not yet.
Jonker Jr keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
Law is really struggling to control Jonker Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jonker Jr is pulling down on Law's head to control his posture.
Law trying to control but Jonker Jr is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jonker Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jonker Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Law sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jonker Jr somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jonker Jr lands a high kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Jonker Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jonker Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Jonker Jr! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2024 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ganu.#CUT2#It looks like Evan Law has been cut.
We've been told by Law's head coaches at Bigfoot BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Law looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ganu lands with a straight right. Law didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#Law is rocked!
Horrible takedown attempt by Law or perhaps it was just good defense by Ganu, which made it look bad.
Oh Law is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ganu closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Law out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Ganu! |
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Event:
SSG 266 Hall vs Chai
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bryson Franklin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Evan Law!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Franklin fails to land the takedown.
Franklin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Franklin fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryson Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Law scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Franklin (0) vs (2) Law
Law trying to mount his opponent but Franklin defends it.
Franklin is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin is looking to control Law's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franklin avoid being mounted?
Law looks winded!#T1#
Franklin wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Franklin controlling the position for now.
Franklin trying to control here.
Franklin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Franklin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Franklin is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Franklin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Franklin.
Franklin pulls Law in close to his closed guard and prevents Law from doing any damage or advancing position.
Franklin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franklin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Law's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (2) vs (2) Law
Franklin forces his way into half guard.
Law is trying to control but can't.
Franklin is looking to take a break and control but Law is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Franklin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Law is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Franklin seems to be looking for submissions.
Law moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Franklin wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
Law keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass. #T4#
Franklin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (5) vs (2) Law
Franklin staying calm.
Law prevents Franklin from improving position.
Law is letting Franklin control him for a moment.
Law tries to buck Franklin off but Franklin is having none of it.#T5#
Law prevents Franklin from moving into mount. #SUB#
Franklin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Law stops Franklin from passing to mount. #SUB#
Franklin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Law tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Franklin taking a breather here. #SUB#
Franklin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Law has escaped the position, nice work there.
Law trying to remain calm as Franklin controls from the top position.
Law stops Franklin from passing to mount. #SUB#
Franklin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T7#
Franklin controls the position.
Law is looking for a sweep.
Law is not content to let Franklin control the position.
Franklin just content to control the position. #T8#
Franklin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Law keeps working. #SUB#
Franklin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Franklin tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Franklin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Law has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Franklin but great work by Law. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Franklin (5) vs (6) Law
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Franklin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Law wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franklin keeps working.
Franklin is trying to get back to half guard.
Law wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy.
Franklin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Law wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
Franklin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Franklin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Law seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franklin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Franklin is trying to maintain the position but Law is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Franklin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Law is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Franklin keeping hold of Law's head, controlling as best he can.
Franklin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Franklin is trying to maintain the position but Law is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Franklin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Franklin.#SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Law preventing the sweep.
Franklin is working hard here to advance position.
Franklin pulls Law in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Franklin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Franklin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Law defends it easily.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin pulls Law in close to prevent any damage. #T14##SUB#
Franklin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Law defends it easily.
Franklin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franklin controlling Law's posture.
Law trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Law avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Law wins on points by 6 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 259 Chai vs Maximus
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alec Lynch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Evan Law!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lynch shoots in looking for a takedown but Law manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lynch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Law wants to counter with a clinch but Lynch pushes him away.#TD2#
Law shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lynch's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynch (0) vs (2) Law
Lynch tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lynch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Law gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Law wants to pass the guard but Lynch is keeping the position.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch is pulling down on Law's head. It's preventing any offense from Law, at least for the moment.
Lynch is trying to keep Law in close.
#T1#
Lynch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Law is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lynch wants to sweep here but Law controlling him for the moment.
Lynch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynch (2) vs (2) Law#SUB#
Lynch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Law is just riding it out for now. Lynch eventually gives up the hold.
Law is staying active underneath Lynch, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Lynch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Law trying to control here.
Law is staying active underneath Lynch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lynch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Law knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lynch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Law tries to roll over but Lynch keeps him under control.
Law looks winded!#T3#
Lynch is trying to control the action in half guard but Law is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lynch moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynch (5) vs (2) Law
Lynch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Law keeps working.
Lynch tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Lynch thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Law regains half guard.
Lynch uses his free foot to push down on Law's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Law. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynch (8) vs (2) Law
Law is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lynch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB#
Lynch swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Law is now in Lynch's guard. A big mistake from Lynch there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynch (8) vs (4) Law#SUB#
Law got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Law has managed to get both his arms back between Lynch's legs - danger averted.
Lynch trying to control the position.
Lynch pulls Law in to control the position.
Law preventing the sweep. #T6##SUB#
Lynch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch wants to improve his position but instead Law has moved into half guard.
Lynch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lynch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lynch controls Law momentarily but Law frees himself.
Lynch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T7#
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch wants to control the position but Law says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Lynch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynch is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Lynch is working hard here to advance position.
Lynch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Law preventing the sweep.
Lynch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynch (10) vs (4) Law
Law trying to keep a closed guard but Lynch is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Lynch is looking to advance position but Law has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lynch (10) vs (8) Law
Lynch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Law trying to control the action but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Law might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lynch haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lynch trying to hold on to Law's head to control him but Law postures up.
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Lynch keeping control of the position.
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lynch manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11##SUB#
Lynch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Law can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lynch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
Lynch has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Law has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lynch (10) vs (11) Law
Law working away.#T12#
What's Lynch going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Lynch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lynch manages to get back to half guard.
Lynch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lynch looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Lynch is trying to keep Law in close.
Law is fighting to break Lynch's control of his arms but Lynch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lynch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Law avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T14#
Lynch looking to control.
Law trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lynch looking for a guillotine here but Law defends easily.
Law trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lynch is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynch (12) vs (11) Law
Lynch postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynch takes the fight on points by 12 to 11. |
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Event:
SSG 245 Johnson vs McCain
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alex Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Evan Law!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Law jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Law has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Law doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Law manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Law thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Silva managing to control the position. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva controlling the position.
Silva is trying to control the position but Law postures up.
Law works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva is controlling Law's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Silva trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Law manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (3) Law#T2#
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is trying to reverse the position but instead Law has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Silva (0) vs (6) Law#SUB2#
Law is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Silva tries to escape but Law has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Silva trying to control the hands but Law breaks the grip.
A lull in the action here.
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3##SUB2#
Silva preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Law.
Silva could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Silva trying to control the position but Law manages to sink in the hooks.
Silva can't escape the position.
Law gets his hands free as Silva looks to control. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva tries to break free.
Silva trying to control the hands but Law breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Law tightening his grip on Silva, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Law is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Silva defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Law looks winded!
Silva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T5##SUB2#
Law looking for the choke but no joy.
Silva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Silva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T6#
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Law is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silva controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Silva trying to control the hands but Law won't let him. #T7##SUB2#
Law looking for the RNC.
Silva trying to control the hands but Law won't let him.
Silva is trying to break free.
#T8##SUB2#
Law is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Silva knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Silva for a finish.
Law avoiding Silva 's attempts to control his hands.
Silva just looking to survive in the bad position.
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Silva right now.
Silva trying to control but not successfully. #T9#
Silva tries to escape the position.
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Law is looking to control Silva but Silva is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Silva trying to control the hands but Law breaks the grip. #T10#
Silva tries to roll but Law sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Silva is in a bad position with Law working for a choke. Silva manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (6) Law#T11#
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva preventing the sweep. #T12#
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Law swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Law is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Law is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Law manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Law's guard. #T13#
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving. #T14#
Law looking to control.
Law wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva postures up.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Law wins on points by 6 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Keller moves in looking to clinch but Law pushes him off.
Law looks to score with a jab to the body but Keller is just out of range.
Keller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Keller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keller tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Keller misses with a double jab.
Keller fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Law feints and as Keller raises his hands in defense, Law changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Law trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Law is looking to work some ground and pound but Keller has wrist control.
Law wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving.
Law 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.
Keller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Law accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Law throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Law drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Law jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Keller working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Law has passed into half guard!
Keller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Law. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Law is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Keller!
Keller is trying to escape the mount.
#T2##SUB#
Law quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Law but it's paid off an Keller is forced to tap! Nice work by Law.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evan Law! |
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