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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 103
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Daicse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laguera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daicse.
Daicse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daicse throwing a counter right hand but Laguera manages to avoid it.
Laguera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mark Daicse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laguera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Daicse throws a right hand that Laguera ducks under and follows up with a left that Laguera also avoids with ease.
A lazy left from Daicse finds it's target.
Daicse definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daicse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laguera.
Daicse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Laguera there.
Daicse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laguera avoids it really well and circles away.
Laguera unleashes a big counter combination but Daicse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Laguera misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Daicse counters with a nice double leg into side control. Laguera won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Laguera struggling a bit here.
Laguera tries to control but Daicse manages to take his back.
Laguera just trying to survive but Daicse is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Daicse has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Laguera has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Laguera tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Laguera regains half guard.
Laguera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Laguera is doing well to control the position and prevent Daicse from advancing to side control.
Laguera is not content to let Daicse control the position.#T3#
Laguera wants to get back to full guard.
Laguera wants to control but Daicse passes into side.
Laguera is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Daicse is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laguera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Daicse swings around for an armbar but Laguera sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Daicse's guard.#T4#
Laguera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Laguera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daicse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laguera has managed to get both his arms back between Daicse's legs - danger averted.
Laguera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Daicse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daicse is trying to control the position but Laguera postures up.
Daicse is really struggling to control Laguera but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Daicse will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Laguera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Laguera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Daicse swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Laguera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laguera cracks Daicse with a good jab.
Mark Daicse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laguera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daicse counters with a big right hand! Oh Laguera is in trouble here! Daicse follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Daicse!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mark Daicse thanked BANZAI NUTRITION for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 88
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Laguera misses with a low kick.
Nova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Nova gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Nova wants to work for an arm triangle but Laguera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laguera is looking to control Nova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laguera avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Nova seems to be looking for submissions.
Nova stops Laguera from getting back to his feet.
Laguera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nova is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Nova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laguera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nova. #T1#
Nova is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Laguera reverses the position - he's now on top in Nova's guard. #SUB#
Nova working for submissions but it's allowed Laguera to get to half guard.
Laguera wants to pass the guard but Nova is defending well. #SU2#
Laguera escapes and gets back to his feet.
Laguera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Laguera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jerimiah Nova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laguera throws a body punch but Nova moves out of range. #T2#
Laguera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laguera lands a body shot.
#TD#
Nova manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Laguera on his heels. He'll look to pass Laguera's guard now, I'm sure.
Nova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Nova is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Laguera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Laguera has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Laguera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Nova looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Nova looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laguera passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Nova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Nova on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Nova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nova looking for subs from the bottom but Laguera mounts him!
Nova tries to hold on but Laguera postures up.
Laguera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nova is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Laguera content just to control the position here.
Nova slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laguera uses his free foot to push down on Nova's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nova.
Nova is trying desperately to improve position.
Nova is working hard here to advance position.
Nova bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Laguera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Laguera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Laguera leaves Nova with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Nova shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laguera's guard.
Nova postures up.
Laguera looking for a sweep. Not yet Laguera, not yet. #SUB#
Nova drops back, looking for a kneebar! Laguera looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Laguera looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Laguera! #REVB##SU2#
Laguera stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Laguera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova shoots in for a double leg but Laguera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Nova closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laguera's guard.
Nova won't allow Laguera to get back to his feet.
Laguera is trying to control the position but Nova postures up.
Laguera has control of Nova's left arm, preventing Nova from doing any damage.
Alejandro Laguera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laguera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Nova is looking to pass into half guard but Laguera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Laguera is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Nova looking for subs off his back but Laguera has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Nova looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Nova looking for a kimura from the bottom but Laguera passes into side control!
Nova is looking to regain half guard here but Laguera keeps moving and retains side control.
Laguera wants to control but Nova is keeping him busy.
Nova really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Nova is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laguera off and has taken his back!#ES2#
Laguera is trying to shake Nova off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Nova won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.#TD#
Nova shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laguera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Nova looking to sit in guard and control but Laguera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Laguera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Laguera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nova has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laguera has managed to get both his arms back between Nova's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Nova is looking for a triangle but Laguera pushes his legs off easily.
Laguera wants to control from the top but Nova keeps moving. #T3#
Laguera advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nova is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laguera off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Laguera defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Nova is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Laguera defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nova definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laguera is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Nova is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Laguera knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Laguera for a finish. #T4#
Laguera tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Nova swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Laguera is now in Nova's guard. A big mistake from Nova there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Nova has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Laguera is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nova.
Nova is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Laguera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Nova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laguera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nova's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alejandro Laguera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laguera circles away.
Alejandro Laguera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laguera swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Laguera.
Laguera misses with an uppercut. Nova saw that one coming.
Nova has a takedown stuffed.
Laguera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laguera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Laguera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nova doesn't seem bothered though.
Laguera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nova's hands.
Nova dives in for a single leg takedown but Laguera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laguera! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerimiah Nova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera is trying to break free.
Nova jumps guard but Laguera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Laguera is pressed up against the cage. Nova has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laguera down to the mat. Laguera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nova fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laguera avoids it really well and circles away.
Laguera throws a counter combo.#T1#
Nova shoots in looking for a takedown but Laguera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nova's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laguera but Laguera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Laguera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nova fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alejandro Laguera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laguera throws a body shot but no joy.
Nova staying out of range there.
Laguera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Laguera looks to land a combination but Nova avoids it well.
Nova ducks right into an uppercut from Laguera.
Laguera misses with an uppercut.
Laguera wants to slow Nova down by chopping away at his legs.
Nova fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laguera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Laguera lands a head shot.#T2#
Nova on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laguera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nova checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laguera wants to clinch.
Alejandro Laguera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
Nova scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Laguera manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nova tries for a takedown but Laguera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Laguera drives through and clinches with Nova against the cage.
Nova tries to pull guard but Laguera won't allow it.
Laguera is trying to break free.
Nova is trying to pull guard but Laguera has him pressed against the cage.
Nova goes for a takedown attempt but Laguera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3#
A left and a right from Laguera both land. Nice combination.
Nova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laguera is fending him off so far but Nova persists. Nope, Laguera circles away and we're back to standing.
Laguera throws out a counter right but Nova avoids it with no problem.
Laguera throws a low kick but Nova moves out of range easily.
Nova drops down looking for a counter takedown but Laguera sprawls and moves away.
Laguera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Laguera clinches up with Nova and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Nova jumps guard and drags Laguera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nova keeping moving, preventing Laguera from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nova has an active guard here but Laguera has managed to pass into half guard.
Laguera is keen to just control but Nova is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Nova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Nova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Nova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laguera wants to stand up but Nova has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Nova looking for submissions off his back.
Nova trying to control but Laguera postures up.
Nova on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nova tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Nova looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Laguera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laguera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Laguera! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2024 |
#R1#
A combination from Giddy does no damage.
Laguera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laguera dives in and grabs Giddy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Giddy pushes down on Laguera's head and hops out.
Giddy shoots in but no luck this time.
Laguera lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Giddy.
Alejandro Laguera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laguera throws a chopping leg kick but Giddy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Laguera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laguera wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Giddy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giddy.
Laguera throws a series of strikes that have Giddy backpedaling.
Giddy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laguera as he jumps to the side.
Alejandro Laguera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Giddy.
Laguera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Laguera throws a leg kick that misses.
Giddy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Laguera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Giddy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Laguera gets a clinch.
Giddy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Laguera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Giddy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laguera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Giddy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Laguera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Giddy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laguera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Laguera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Giddy.
Giddy looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Giddy.#T2#
Giddy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Josh Giddy has been cut.
Giddy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laguera to score with a decent uppercut.
Good exchange - Laguera coming out on top.
Laguera connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laguera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laguera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laguera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laguera scores with a one two! Giddy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Laguera throws a head kick but Giddy moves out of range.
Giddy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Giddy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Giddy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laguera.#T3#
Giddy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laguera is looking to wear down Giddy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Laguera shoots in and drives through. Giddy sprawls well.
Laguera tries a head kick but it misses.
Laguera connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Giddy is defended easily by Laguera.
Laguera just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Laguera clinches up with Giddy and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Laguera gets control of Giddy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Laguera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Giddy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Giddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laguera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Giddy preventing the sweep.
Laguera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laguera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laguera controls Giddy momentarily but Giddy frees himself.
Giddy is fighting to break Laguera's control of his arms but Laguera is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Laguera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Giddy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Laguera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Giddy's waist but Giddy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laguera off to one side.
Giddy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laguera.
Giddy shoots in but Laguera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Laguera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Giddy.
Laguera throws a counter high kick but Giddy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Laguera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giddy.
Nice body punch from Laguera. #CL#
Giddy tries to keep at a distance but Laguera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Giddy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laguera's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giddy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Laguera prevents it.
Alejandro Laguera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Giddy.#BC#
Laguera manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Laguera is looking to chop away at Giddy's legs.
Laguera misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Laguera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laguera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Giddy can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Giddy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Giddy fails with the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Laguera!
Giddy is breathing heavily.
Laguera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laguera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laguera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Laguera misses with a body kick.
Giddy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Giddy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Laguera counters with a three punch combo that has Giddy backing up. Giddy nods at Laguera to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giddy dodges the punch combination from Laguera.
Alejandro Laguera is winning the standup battle so far.
Laguera misses with a body shot.
Giddy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Giddy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Giddy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL#
Laguera rushes Giddy and presses him up against the cage.
Giddy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laguera after a bit of a struggle.
Laguera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Giddy can do to turn this around?
Giddy prevents Laguera from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Laguera jumps into guard, dragging Giddy to the mat.
Giddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Laguera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##ES#
Laguera wriggles free and stands up.
Laguera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Giddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laguera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab from Laguera.
Laguera throws a low kick, looking for Giddy's leg but Giddy calmly moves out of range.
Giddy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laguera.
Giddy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laguera looks to land a combination but Giddy avoids it well. #T4#
Laguera fails with a takedown attempt.
Giddy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Laguera counters with a nice body shot.
Giddy fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laguera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laguera thuds a left hand into Giddy's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Giddy or perhaps it was just good defense by Laguera, which made it look bad.
Giddy tries to clinch there but Laguera circles away.
Laguera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Giddy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laguera lands a jab to Giddy's midsection.
Giddy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Laguera defends well and Giddy ends up having to push Laguera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Laguera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Giddy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Laguera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Giddy feints a counter leg kick.
Giddy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Laguera shoots in and gets a takedown into Giddy's guard.
Giddy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Laguera has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Laguera misses with a body punch.
Laguera can't break the clinch.
Giddy prevents Laguera from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Giddy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laguera shoots in looking for a takedown but Giddy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laguera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Laguera as Giddy shoots in.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laguera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Laguera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giddy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laguera goes for a double leg but Giddy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Giddy continues to drive forward.
Giddy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Giddy breaks from the clinch.
Laguera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laguera throws a nice looking combination but Giddy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laguera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Laguera moves into the clinch.
Giddy is trying to pull guard but Laguera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Giddy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laguera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Giddy shoots in for a takedown but Laguera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Laguera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alejandro Laguera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Giddy shoots in looking for a takedown. Laguera tries to sprawl out of it but Giddy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laguera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laguera misses with a takedown attempt - Giddy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laguera misses with a series of wild punches.
Giddy has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Laguera misses with a takedown attempt - Giddy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laguera doesn't manage to clinch there - Giddy circles away.
Giddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laguera.
#CL#
Laguera gets a clinch. #BC#
Laguera breaks from the clinch.
Laguera lands a body shot.
Giddy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laguera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laguera shoots for a double leg takedown but Giddy sprawls well. He's pushed Laguera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Giddy tries to counter with a clinch but Laguera shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Laguera clinches up with Giddy and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Laguera's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Giddy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laguera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Giddy landing knees to the body.
Laguera has had enough of the clinch but Giddy keeps him there for the moment.
Laguera is trying to drag Giddy to the mat but Giddy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Giddy breaks from the clinch.
Laguera misses with a few strikes there.
Josh Giddy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laguera works Giddy's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Laguera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laguera has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Laguera! |
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