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Event:
GLFC 13: Before New Year Brawl
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Laraque swats away the attempt to clinch by Takamura.
Laraque tries to land a front kick but Takamura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laraque will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takamura throws a combination. Laraque tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Georges Laraque has been cut.#KD#
Takamura lands a big shot that drops Laraque! Can he finish him?
#ROC#
Laraque is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takamura trying to control but Laraque is working from the bottom.
Laraque is still in real trouble! Can Takamura finish him?
Laraque utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takamura throws a big elbow that misses.
Laraque seems to have recovered his senses.
Takamura postures up.
Takamura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laraque trying to control the position here.
Takamura throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SUB2#
Laraque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takamura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takamura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takamura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takamura is in close to Laraque's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Takamura connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laraque wants to sweep here but Takamura controlling him for the moment.
Takamura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Takamura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laraque on the ground.
Laraque looking for a sweep. Not yet Laraque, not yet.
Takamura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Takamura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laraque's guard.
Laraque blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takamura.
Takamura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laraque's head.
Laraque controlling the position for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Takamura lands a nice short elbow.
Laraque is looking for a sweep. Takamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laraque blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takamura.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laraque is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takamura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Takamura working Laraque over with strikes.
Takamura wants to take a breather but Laraque is having none of it. #T3#
Takamura is nestled in close to Laraque, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Laraque is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laraque is pressing down on Takamura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takamura working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laraque's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Georges Laraque's cut even more.
Laraque not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takamura postures up in Laraque's guard and throws a big left but Laraque blocks it.
Takamura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takamura working some strikes from top position.
Laraque working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Takamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laraque keeping moving, preventing Takamura from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Laraque throws a nice looking combination but Takamura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takamura misses with a two punch combination.
Laraque throws a series of strikes that have Takamura backpedaling.
Takamura avoids the head kick by Laraque.
An attempted straight right counter from Takamura misses the target.
Laraque looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laraque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laraque misses with the combination.
Laraque looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Takamura drives through with a takedown into Laraque's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Momochi Takamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georges Laraque's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Laraque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laraque has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takamura finds it's way round the side to connect with Laraque's head.
Laraque throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice cross by Takamura.#CUT#
The cut above Georges Laraque's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Takamura has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Takamura.
Still in the clinch, Takamura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laraque goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takamura prevents it.
Laraque tries for a takedown but Takamura manages to get underhooks.
Takamura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laraque tries for a takedown but Takamura manages to get underhooks.
Momochi Takamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges Laraque.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takamura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takamura lands with a left to the head.
Takamura lands with a light punch inside.
Laraque is breathing heavily.
Laraque is trying to drag Takamura to the mat but Takamura just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1##TD#
Laraque is fighting off a takedown attempt but Takamura is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Laraque to the mat. Laraque regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Laraque working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takamura.
Takamura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Laraque keeping moving, preventing Takamura from controlling successfully.
Takamura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Takamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takamura trying to control but Laraque is working from the bottom.
Laraque tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Takamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Takamura keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Laraque's head.
Takamura scoring with some ground and pound.
Laraque keeping moving, preventing Takamura from controlling successfully.
Takamura working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laraque's head.
Takamura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Laraque thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Takamura works over Laraque with some ground and pound from guard.
Takamura works over Laraque with some ground and pound from guard.
Laraque looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Takamura stands and throws Laraque's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Laraque is working to avoid the ground and pound but Takamura connects with a decent elbow.
Takamura lands a nice forearm strike.
Laraque managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Takamura.
Takamura working the ground and pound.
Takamura trying to control the position but Laraque is working away.
Takamura landing a few strikes.
Laraque dodges the ground and pound from Takamura.
Takamura is chipping away with strikes.
Takamura cracks Laraque with a big right hand but Laraque just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T4#
Takamura is putting a hurting on Laraque here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT#
Georges Laraque's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Laraque takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Takamura creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Takamura working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
A big shot lands for Takamura! That's hurt Laraque! Will he recover? Takamura fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Momochi Takamura!
Momochi Takamura got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
GLFC 12: Green Lotus Christmas
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Laraque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Boucher misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Boucher. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Laraque. Those never looked like landing.
Laraque misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Boucher moves into the clinch.
Boucher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laraque.
#TD#
Boucher tightens his grip and picks Laraque up, before dumping him to the ground. Laraque manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque wants to sweep but no luck.
Boucher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Boucher stopping the sweep attempt from Laraque.
Boucher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boucher throwing strikes from guard but Laraque blocks nicely.
Laraque 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#
Boucher drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laraque dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Laraque is looking to work some ground and pound but Boucher has wrist control.
Laraque is fighting to break Boucher's control of his arms but Boucher is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Laraque throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Boucher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laraque is aware though and is defending well.
Laraque wants to control from the top but Boucher keeps moving.
Laraque cracks Boucher with a solid left hand.
Laraque in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Laraque throws a big elbow that misses.
Laraque trying to control but Boucher is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laraque accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laraque looking to sit in guard and control but Boucher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laraque working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Boucher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laraque is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boucher wants to control from the top but Laraque keeps moving. #T3##SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boucher stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Laraque throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Boucher counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Georges Laraque has been cut.
Laraque throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boucher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laraque misses with a two punch combination.
Boucher fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy body kick from Laraque
and Boucher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Laraque is rocked!#CL#
Boucher instigates a clinch. #TD#
Boucher lands a takedown into guard.
Boucher with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Boucher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laraque has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boucher has managed to get both his arms back between Laraque's legs - danger averted.
Laraque looks winded!#SU#
Boucher decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Laraque, up you get! #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laraque throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Boucher counters with a crisp one two that drops Laraque! Boucher thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Laraque to his feet! Laraque is in big trouble!
Laraque is still on wobbly legs! Can Boucher finish him?#CL#
Boucher clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Boucher works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Boucher advances position into side control!
Laraque seems to have recovered his senses.
Boucher in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SU#
Boucher stands up.
Laraque falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Boucher counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Boucher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georges Laraque's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Laraque throws a right and a left that Boucher avoids nicely.
Laraque swinging wildly here.
Boucher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laraque can do to turn this around?
Boucher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laraque drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boucher defends it well.
Laraque throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Boucher counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Laraque drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boucher pulls his leg out and moves away.
Laraque misses with a body kick.
Boucher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Laraque tries to bum rush Boucher with a series of wild strikes but Boucher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boucher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Boucher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Boucher gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Laraque regains guard.
Laraque wants to sweep here but Boucher controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Boucher decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Laraque, up you get! #T1##CL#
Boucher takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Laraque is fighting off a takedown attempt but Boucher is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Laraque to the mat. Laraque regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Boucher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laraque tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boucher postures up in Laraque's guard and throws a big left but Laraque blocks it.
Laraque is trying to keep Boucher in close.
#SU#
Laraque is working an open guard so Boucher takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Boucher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laraque, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Laraque has Boucher pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Laraque pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Boucher tumbling to the mat - Laraque dives into Boucher's guard.
Laraque trying to control but Boucher is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Boucher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laraque is aware though and is defending well.
Boucher keeping moving, preventing Laraque from controlling successfully.
Boucher is adopting a defensive guard.
Boucher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Laraque wants to control from the top but Boucher keeps moving.
Laraque with a nice head shot there.#ES#
Boucher uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brandon Boucher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laraque misses with a series of wild punches.
Laraque throws a series of punches but Boucher moves out of range.
Boucher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Boucher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laraque is breathing heavily.
Laraque misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laraque throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boucher counters with a one-two to the body.
Laraque throws a sloppy head kick
and Boucher counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Laraque falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brandon Boucher!
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Event:
GLFC 7: Alvac Vs Coolidge
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
OReilly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2#
OReilly darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Laraque tries to roll over but OReilly keeps him under control.
Well, if OReilly is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque wants to control but OReilly is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
OReilly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laraque sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Laraque wants to control but OReilly is keeping busy.
Laraque is pressing down on OReilly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Laraque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OReilly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OReilly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
OReilly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laraque trying to keep a closed guard but OReilly is proving a slippery customer.
#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.
OReilly content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laraque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OReilly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
OReilly gets a takedown into half guard.
OReilly moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
OReilly is trying to get an arm triangle but Laraque is defending well.
OReilly is putting a hurting on Laraque here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3##SU2#
OReilly stands up and beckons Laraque to his feet. #TD2#
Laraque gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows OReilly to score an easy takedown into full guard.
OReilly won't allow Laraque to sweep him here.
OReilly stands and throws Laraque's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
OReilly stands up.
Georges Laraque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
OReilly closes the distance and clinches.#T4##TD2#
OReilly gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Laraque is looking for a sweep. OReilly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OReilly is trying to control the action in half guard but Laraque is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OReilly prevents Laraque from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OReilly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Laraque!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OReilly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laraque tries to lock up and control but OReilly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reilly OReilly dominated that round.
That's time! Laraque's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
OReilly darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Laraque is looking to improve his position.
Laraque is working hard here to advance position.
Well, if OReilly is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque trying to control but OReilly postures up.
#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. OReilly lands a nice short elbow.
Laraque tries to get to full guard but OReilly has control of the leg.
OReilly lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reilly OReilly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laraque flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Laraque wants to improve his position but OReilly is controlling well.
OReilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OReilly is looking to advance position but Laraque won't allow it.
Laraque flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
OReilly is taking a breather. Laraque 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.
Laraque won't allow OReilly to pass to mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Laraque is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Laraque. #TD2#
OReilly shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. OReilly showed some decent athleticism there.
OReilly wants to advance to full mount but Laraque doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
OReilly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Laraque is trying to control OReilly's posture but OReilly avoids it.
OReilly controls the position from side control.
OReilly landing strikes.
Laraque tries to bench press OReilly off him but OReilly keeps the position.
OReilly lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laraque tries to bench press OReilly off him but OReilly keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Laraque's face as OReilly controls the position.
OReilly wants to control but Laraque is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laraque tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reilly OReilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Laraque throws a series of punches but OReilly moves out of range.
Laraque rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OReilly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laraque throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
OReilly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - OReilly lands in his opponent's guard.
OReilly wants to control from the top but Laraque keeps moving. #SUB#
Laraque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OReilly defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque keeping full guard, as OReilly tries to pass. #T1#
OReilly trying to control but Laraque is working from the bottom.
Laraque controls OReilly momentarily but OReilly frees himself.
Laraque keeping moving, preventing OReilly from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OReilly controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Laraque misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OReilly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laraque.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laraque pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces OReilly back to the cage. Laraque follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by OReilly. #SUB2#
OReilly has an Americana. Laraque didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! OReilly is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if OReilly hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Reilly OReilly!
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Event:
GLFC 5: Destruction
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
MacDonald shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Laraque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laraque misses with some strikes from the bottom.
MacDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald is pressing down on Laraque's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laraque is holding on for now.
Laraque wants to control but MacDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SU#
MacDonald escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
MacDonald dives in and scores a takedown into Laraque's guard.
Laraque can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacDonald controls the pace.
Laraque trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
MacDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Laraque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laraque looking for a sweep. Not yet Laraque, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laraque is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Laraque engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
MacDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacDonald seems keen to control Laraque's posture.
Laraque trying to control but MacDonald is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacDonald throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
MacDonald trying to control the position.
Laraque wants to control from the top but MacDonald keeps moving.
MacDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laraque throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
MacDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laraque is aware though and is defending well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laraque's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
MacDonald has control of Laraque's left arm, preventing Laraque from doing any damage.
Laraque loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laraque preventing the sweep.
Laraque stays in close to MacDonald's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laraque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laraque misses with a body kick.
Laraque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacDonald tries to clinch but Laraque is having none of it.
Laraque misses with a double jab.
It looked like MacDonald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Laraque misses with a double jab.
Laraque throws a combination that misses
and Laraque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacDonald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
MacDonald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Laraque on his heels. He'll look to pass Laraque's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
MacDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
MacDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laraque 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.
Laraque has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Laraque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacDonald defends well.
Laraque can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacDonald controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laraque working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory MacDonald dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
MacDonald moves in looking to clinch but Laraque pushes him off.
Laraque throws a right hand that MacDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that MacDonald also avoids with ease.
Laraque tries to bum rush MacDonald with a series of wild strikes but MacDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
MacDonald has managed to clinch.
Laraque tries to score a body lock takedown but MacDonald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacDonald leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
Laraque turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Laraque manages to end up in side control.#ES#
MacDonald explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laraque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laraque throws a nice looking combination but MacDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laraque swinging wildly here.
Laraque throws a head kick that misses
and MacDonald counters with a series of strikes. Laraque will be more careful next time no doubt.
Laraque is breathing heavily.#CL#
MacDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
MacDonald has hold of one of Laraque's legs. Laraque is fighting the takedown attempt but MacDonald gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1##SU#
MacDonald decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
MacDonald shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laraque manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
MacDonald preventing the sweep.
MacDonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laraque can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Laraque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laraque 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.#T2#
MacDonald looking to pass the guard.
MacDonald postures up in Laraque's guard and throws a big left but Laraque blocks it.
Laraque trying to control the position.
Laraque being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
MacDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laraque bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacDonald's guard. #REVB#
MacDonald has his hands on Laraque's head, controlling the position.
Laraque trying to control but MacDonald is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Laraque is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacDonald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacDonald has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
MacDonald throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
MacDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacDonald wants to stand and escape but instead Laraque has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Laraque stopping the sweep attempt from MacDonald.
MacDonald is working hard here to advance position.
MacDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laraque's guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laraque is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory MacDonald dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Laraque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
MacDonald shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
MacDonald tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Laraque.
Laraque regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laraque looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but MacDonald puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque wants to control but MacDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laraque regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laraque wants to sweep here but MacDonald controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Laraque is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laraque keeping moving, preventing MacDonald from controlling successfully.
MacDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
MacDonald instigates a clinch.
Laraque is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MacDonald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Laraque has MacDonald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MacDonald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MacDonald displaying some good clinch control by pressing Laraque up against the cage.#TD#
MacDonald gets a trip takedown into half guard.
MacDonald is keen to just control but Laraque is a slippery customer.
Laraque gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Laraque has MacDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
MacDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacDonald advances position into side control!#SU#
MacDonald stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rory MacDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laraque tries to get to full guard but MacDonald has control of the leg. #T4#
Laraque avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacDonald.
MacDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Laraque actively working from the bottom here.
MacDonald stalling away here and it's allowed Laraque to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacDonald wants to control from the top but Laraque keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory MacDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacDonald, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory MacDonald!
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Event:
GLFC 2: Warriors
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Laraque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Laraque misses
and Skitto counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Georges Laraque has been cut.
Laraque throws a lazy head kick
and Skitto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Laraque thinking.
Skitto scores with a body shot.
Skitto moves in looking to clinch but Laraque pushes him off.#TD#
Skitto drives through with a takedown into Laraque's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Laraque has control of Skitto's left arm, preventing Skitto from doing any damage.
Laraque looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Skitto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laraque has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skitto has managed to get both his arms back between Laraque's legs - danger averted.
Skitto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Laraque is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Skitto stopping the sweep attempt from Laraque.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skitto wants to stand but Laraque has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Laraque is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Laraque takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Skitto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Laraque - the referee stops the clock and Skitto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Laraque. Skitto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Skitto lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Laraque.
Skitto tries to clinch up.
Skitto cracks the inside of Laraque's front leg.
Georges Laraque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Skitto tries to clinch up but Laraque circles away and keeps his distance.
Laraque throws out a leg kick but Skitto moves out of range and Laraque only half commits.
Skitto lands a head shot.#TD#
Skitto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laraque's guard.
Laraque looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skitto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Skitto tries to stand but Laraque is controlling from the bottom.
Laraque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skitto is one step ahead there.
Skitto wants to stand but Laraque has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Laraque trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Laraque is trying to control the position but Skitto postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Skitto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Laraque's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Laraque showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skitto.
Laraque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laraque throws a nice looking combination but Skitto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laraque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skitto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laraque looks winded!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Skitto has knocked Laraque down with a huge combo! Skitto steps away and waves a wobbly Laraque back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Laraque is rocked!
Skitto could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skitto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skitto connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Laraque to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Skitto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Moe Skitto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Willson avoids the head kick by Laraque.
Laraque lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Laraque misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Laraque.
Laraque lands with a kick to the ribs.
#TD2#
Willson shoots in and bounces Laraque off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Laraque keeping full guard, as Willson tries to pass.
Willson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laraque works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Willson 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.
Let's hope that Willson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Laraque wants to stand but Willson is controlling the position.
Willson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Willson throwing strikes from guard but Laraque blocks nicely.
Willson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Willson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laraque looks to land a combination but Willson avoids it well.
Willson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Laraque lands a jab-cross combination.
Georges Laraque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laraque stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laraque wants it to stay on the feet.
Laraque swats away the attempt to clinch by Willson.#T2##TD2#
Willson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Laraque to the mat! Laraque manages to get full guard.
Laraque wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Willson manages to pass to side control.
Willson slows the pace down in half guard.
Willson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laraque's head.
Willson passes to full mount!
Willson misses with a head shot.#T3#
Willson throwing strikes here but Laraque is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Willson won't let Laraque get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#ES#
Laraque bucks Willson off and manages to get back to his feet!
Laraque misses with a body kick.
Laraque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Willson blocks a head kick by Laraque.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Laraque throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Willson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Laraque is breathing heavily.
Well, if Willson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Laraque knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Willson on the ground.#T4#
Willson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Willson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Willson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Laraque tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Willson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abraham Willson!
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