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Event:
Conquest XII
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Okada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lara is trying to defend but Okada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Lara is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okada is thwarting Lara's attempts to control the position.
Okada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okada prevents Lara from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okada tries to pass to full mount but Lara defends it. #T1#
Lara is trying to get back to full guard.
Okada is looking to pass Lara's guard but actually Lara recovers to full guard.
Okada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lara looking for a guillotine here but Okada defends easily.
Lara wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Okada wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving.
Lara pulls Okada in close to his closed guard and prevents Okada from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okada is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lara wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Okada is now in half guard.
Lara is trying to maintain the position but Okada is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Okada looking for a submission but Lara manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Okada preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Okada is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lara has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Okada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lara 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. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lara working some strikes from top position.
Okada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Lara has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Okada looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lara passes into side control.
Okada wants to control but Lara postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lara working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Lara 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#
Okada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lara sprawls well. Lara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Okada gets slowly back to his feet.
Lara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okada can do to turn this around?
Lara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okada.
#TD#
Lara gets the takedown into side control.
Lara lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Okada gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Okada tries to lock up and control but Lara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okada is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Lara landing strikes from the mount and Okada is in trouble!
Okada wants to control but Lara is having none of it.
Lara scoring with strikes but Okada is staying in there.
Lara lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Okada is rocked!
Okada tries to lock up and control but Lara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okada is still in real trouble! Can Lara finish him?
Lara lands a big shot there that rocks Okada but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Okada wants to control but Lara is having none of it.
Lara looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Okada covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Lara!
A very excited looking Roberto Lara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Conquest IX
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Okada.
Okada slows the pace down. #SUB#
Okada working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kaewsamrit is trying to escape the position but Okada is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Okada wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kaewsamrit, who protects the arm well.
Okada in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Okada has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Okada controlling the pace for now.
Kaewsamrit is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Okada is trying to take his opponent's back.
Okada moves to take his opponent's back. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Okada has his arm under Kaewsamrit's chin here. Game over son! Okada squeezes tightly and Kaewsamrit is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Koji Okada! |
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Event:
Conquest V
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Lara tries to keep at a distance but Okada has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Lara gets control of Okada's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lara will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Okada pushing down on Lara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Okada is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lara is looking for a sweep. Okada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okada trying to control the position from guard on top but Lara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lara wants to sweep here but Okada controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Lara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Lara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Okada passes Lara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Okada performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Okada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
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.
Lara wants to improve his position but Okada is controlling well.
#SUB#
Lara has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Okada escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Okada!
Lara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lara manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Lara is refusing to be controlled, as Okada sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okada moves into full mount! Lara won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Okada looking to secure an arm triangle but Lara defends it well.
Lara regains half guard.#SUB2#
Okada wants to work for an arm triangle but Lara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Lara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Lara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Okada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Okada's back!
Lara wants to control the position but Okada frees himself and scrambles - Lara manages to regain control in side control.
Okada is trying to get back to half guard.
Okada sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okada has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lara moves into full mount! Okada won't be happy about that!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lara prevents Okada from getting the reversal.
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 Roberto Lara will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Lara darts in and clinches Okada up against the cage.#TD2#
Okada jumps into guard, dragging Lara to the mat.
Lara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okada swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Okada manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lara has Okada in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Okada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okada pushes down on Lara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Okada is pressing down on Lara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lara is holding on for now. #T1#
Lara tries to roll over but Okada keeps him under control.
Lara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lara.
Okada wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving. #SUB#
Lara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koji Okada has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Lara looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Okada has picked Lara up and slammed him! Lara can't keep hold of the triangle and Okada manages to pass to side control!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Okada trying to control the action but Lara is working from the bottom.
Lara prevents Okada from improving position.
Lara looks to move to half guard but instead Okada has passed into mount! Damn!
Okada takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
What can Lara do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lara is keeping busy.
#T3#
Lara tries to escape but Okada has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Okada is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lara breaks Okada's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Okada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lara sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Okada is pulling down on Lara's head. It's preventing any offense from Lara, at least for the moment.
Okada keeping full guard, as Lara tries to pass.
Okada can't keep his opponent in guard - Lara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Okada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Okada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koji Okada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Lara gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Lara pulls Okada into guard.
Lara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okada controls the pace.#SUB#
Lara has his foot on Okada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okada works his way back into a safe position though.
Okada tries to free his leg and advance position but Lara is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okada defends well.
Okada won't allow Lara to sweep him here. #T1#
Okada wants to pass the guard but Lara is keeping the position.
Okada passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lara tries to kick Okada off but Okada keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lara is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Okada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lara is just riding it out for now. Okada eventually gives up the hold.
Lara works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Lara wants to control but Okada passes easily into half guard.
Lara trying to control from the bottom.
#ES#
Lara has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Okada is on him like a limpet, forcing Lara back against the cage.#TD#
Lara gets control of Okada's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lara will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Okada controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Lara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Okada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lara swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lara looking for a guillotine here but Okada defends easily.
Okada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Lara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Okada passes into half guard.
Okada wants to pass the guard but Lara is defending well.
Okada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lara keeps working.
Lara is trying to get back to full guard.
Okada is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lara wants to control but Okada passes into side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Lara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Lara!
Post fight, Roberto Lara stared into the camera and said 'Thank you, Maeda. You're incredibly talented but just not good enough. I'd also like to thank the Purpose Corp., my coaches & Lara Jiu-jitsu, The best! Whats next?? Yea!!!!'. |
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Event:
Conquest III
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Okada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Cebula counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Okada jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cebula walks away with a smile on his face. Okada gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Cebula shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cebula in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cebula content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cebula has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Okada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cebula defends well.#SUB2#
Okada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Okada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cebula is aware though and is defending well.
Cebula stands up over Okada, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cebula lands a couple of elbows.
Cebula controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Cebula works over Okada with some ground and pound from guard.
Cebula connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Okada is looking for a triangle but Cebula pushes his legs off easily.
Okada being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Okada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cebula defends well.
Cebula sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cebula looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Cebula is in close to Okada's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Okada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cebula defends well.
Cebula slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cebula landing some decent shots from guard.
Cebula knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okada on the ground.
Cebula passes Okada's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Okada is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cebula's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cebula's back!#SUB2#
Okada is cranking Cebula's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Cebula! He's tightened the choke and Cebula is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Koji Okada! |
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