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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 61
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Vardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vardy works the jab nicely.
Vardy throws a sloppy head kick and Lars moves out of range easily.
Lars throws a nice looking combination but Vardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donk. Vardy catches Lars right on the button with a cross.
Lars is looking to clinch but Vardy is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Vardy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lars.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lars looks to score with a jab to the body but Vardy is just out of range.
Vardy throws a fast counter high kick but Lars manages to duck under it in time.
Vardy with a hook.
Lars shoots for a takedown but Vardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Lars tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander Lars seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vardy!
#CL#
Lars clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Vardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lars takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lars throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping body kick lands there for Vardy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lars looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vardy only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Lars tries to clinch
and Vardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lars blocks a head kick by Vardy.
Lars looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lars doesn't manage to clinch there - Vardy circles away.
As Lars backs off Vardy throws a huge counter combo but Lars manages to avoid it all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vardy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lars swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vardy slips a straight right by Lars.
Vardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vardy looks for the body kick but Lars saw that one coming. #T3#
Vardy throws a head kick but Lars moves out of range.
Lars tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vardy is able to avoid easily.
Lars tries to clinch up but Vardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Vardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lars doesn't manage to clinch there - Vardy circles away.
A head kick by Lars misses
and Vardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vardy thumps Lars with a low kick.
Lars tries to clinch there but Vardy circles away.
#CL#
Lars has closed the distance and engaged Vardy in a clinch.
#T4##BC2#
Vardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vardy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lars fails with a takedown attempt.
As Lars backs off Vardy throws a huge counter combo but Lars manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Lars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lars blocks a head kick by Vardy.
Vardy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lars.
Vardy misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Vardy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lars tries to clinch but Vardy moves out of range.
Vardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lars.
Vardy throws a big counter head kick but Lars avoids it with no problem.
Alexander Lars is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Vardy finds it's target.
Lars shoots for a takedown but Vardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lars pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lars throws a combination that misses
and Vardy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vardy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lars misses the shot to the body.
Vardy unleashes a big counter combination but Lars bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vardy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Larss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Lars looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lars is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lars wants to clinch
and Vardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vardy tries to land a body kick
and Lars counters with a stiff right hand.
Lars moves to clinch but Vardy breaks away
and Vardy counters with a left and a right that stings Lars.
Lars wants to clinch.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lars.
Vardy throws a sloppy head kick and Lars moves out of range easily.
Lars closes the distance but Vardy moves to the side
and Vardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vardy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lars avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Lars closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vardy counters with a three punch combo that has Lars backing up. Lars nods at Vardy to acknowledge the strikes.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Lars has been cut.
Lars doesn't manage to clinch there - Vardy circles away.
A nice side step and Vardy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Lars instigates a clinch.
Vardy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Vardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vardy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lars takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4##CL#
Lars rushes Vardy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Vardy breaks from the clinch.
Vardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Lars throws a big counter combination but Vardy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vardy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lars takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lars darts in trying to clinch
and Vardy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Vardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Lars's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vardy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lars blocks a head kick by Vardy.
Lars lands a front kick.
Vardy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vardy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vardy lands with a kick to the temple. Lars shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vardy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lars checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Lars.
Despite the aggression on Vardy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Vardy lands with a good body shot.
Lars closes the distance and clinches up with Vardy, looking for a takedown. Lars pushes Vardy against the cage but Vardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lars is looking to clinch.
Vardy throws a sloppy head kick and Lars moves out of range easily.
Lars tries to clinch up but Vardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Lars moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVardy.
Lars throws an overhand right that lands on Vardy's shoulder, as Vardy tries to avoid the shot.
Vardy misses with a leg kick.
Vardy scores with a sloppy right hand. Lars should have avoided that one. #T2#
Vardy throws a head kick but Lars moves out of range.
Lars throws a wild body kick that Vardy sees coming a mile off.
Vardy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Vardy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lars's head.
Lars fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vardy manages to avoid it.
Vardy slips under a jab from Lars.
Vardy feints and then cracks Lars's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lars down.
Vardy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jamie Vardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Vardy.
Alexander Lars has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vardy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T3#
Lars is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Lars misses.
Good leg kick by Vardy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lars closes the distance but Vardy moves to the side
and Vardy counters with a right hand to the body.
Lars tries a head kick but it misses.
Vardy throws a good cross that connects.
Lars is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Lars throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Vardy counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Vardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Lars gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Vardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lars lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lars darts in trying to clinch
letting Vardy counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Vardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vardy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Vardy!
A very excited looking Jamie Vardy 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Terrell gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Lars counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Terrell sneaks out the side door and pushes Lars away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Lars escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lars lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Brendan Terrell has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Terrell as Lars shoots in.
Lars displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Terrell.
Lars looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lars throws a sloppy head kick and Terrell moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Lars moves into the clinch.#T1#
Terrell has had enough of the clinch but Lars keeps him there for the moment.
Terrell wants to get back to striking at distance but Lars won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lars stalling against the cage.
Terrell is trying to break the clinch but Lars has him pressed against the cage.
Terrell really is a fat lump.
Terrell wants to break free but Lars has control.
Terrell wants to break free but Lars has control.
Lars goes for a takedown in the clinch but Terrell prevents it.
Terrell blocks a body shot from Lars.
Terrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lars's elbow.
Terrell tries to circle away but Lars has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Lars has hold of one of Terrell's legs. Terrell is fighting the takedown attempt but Lars gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T2#
Lars is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lars looking to sit in guard and control but Terrell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Lars is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Terrell won't allow Lars to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terrell throwing strikes but missing.
Terrell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Terrell lands a couple of digs.
Terrell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Terrell with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Terrell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Terrell won't allow Lars to sweep him here.
Terrell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lars works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Terrell with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Lars looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Terrell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lars looking to control.
#SU#
Terrell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lars darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Lars pushes Terrell up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Terrell.
Lars content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Terrell has a couple of punches blocked by Lars.
#T4#
Terrell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Terrell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Terrell wants to get back to striking at distance but Lars won't allow it.
Lars jumps guard but Terrell stands there with Lars around his waist. Lars gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brendan Terrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Lars.
Lars has Terrell pressed against the cage, preventing Terrell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Terrell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Terrell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Terrell wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Terrell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lars tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Terrell is in Lars's guard.#SU#
Terrell stands and steps away. Lars gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Lars gets the takedown into side control.
Lars controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brendan Terrell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brendan Terrell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Terrell fails with the takedown.
Terrell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lars counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Lars rushes Terrell and presses him up against the cage.
Terrell tries to circle away but Lars has him pinned against the cage.
Lars is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Terrell breaks the clinch.
Terrell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Terrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Lars closes the distance and pushes Terrell back into the cage.
Terrell is looking to break free of the clinch but Lars has double underhooks.
Terrell wants to get back to striking at distance but Lars won't allow it.
Terrell misses with the head strike.
Terrell tries to circle away but Lars has him pinned against the cage.
Terrell tries to circle away but Lars has him pinned against the cage.
Lars's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Terrell looking to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lars.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC2#
Lars breaks the clinch.
Terrell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Terrell is defended easily by Lars.
Lars drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Terrell defends it well.
Terrell fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Lars counters with a crisp one two that drops Terrell! Lars thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Terrell to his feet! Terrell is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Terrell is rocked!#CL2#
Lars rushes Terrell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Terrell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Terrell is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lars is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Terrell to the mat. Terrell regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lars pushes down on Terrell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lars is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lars lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Terrell quite badly. Terrell pulls Lars in close trying to recover. Lars postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Terrell on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Terrell doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Lars!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Morgan gets caught napping as Lars dives in and scores a takedown. Morgan manages to retain guard.
Morgan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Morgan wants to sweep here but Lars controlling him for the moment.
Lars is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lars wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lars not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Morgan is looking to sweep but instead, Lars has passed into half guard.
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.
Lars content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lars passes to side control.
Morgan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Morgan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Still in half guard, Lars seems content to control.
Lars trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan wants to control but Lars is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morgan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lars scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lars is looking to advance position but Morgan won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lars in particular looking to stall.
Lars throwing shots but Morgan is blocking nicely. #T3#
Lars content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lars misses with a double jab
and Morgan counters with a three punch combo that has Lars backing up. Lars nods at Morgan to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Lars clinches up against the cage.
Morgan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lars slows down the pace here.
#TD2#
Lars pulls guard. #T4#
Lars tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lars looking for a guillotine here but Morgan defends easily.
Lars is trying to control the position but Morgan postures up.
Lars pulls Morgan in close to his closed guard and prevents Morgan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lars looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Lars dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Lars closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Morgan's guard.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Lars is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lars trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lars is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1##SUB#
Morgan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lars defends it easily.
Lars working some strikes from top position.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
Lars pushing down on Morgan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lars trying to mount his opponent but Morgan defends it.
Lars with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morgan is refusing to be controlled, as Lars sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Morgan dives in for a single leg takedown but Lars sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Morgan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lars did well to prevent Morgan getting side control.
Lars trying to control but Morgan postures up.
#T3##ES2#
Lars manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Lars shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lars showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Morgan has one foot on Lars's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lars throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Morgan counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Lars closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lars content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Lars closes the distance and clinches.
Lars is stalling here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lars tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Lars will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Lars has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Lars jumps guard and drags Morgan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Lars is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morgan postures up in Lars's guard and throws a big left but Lars blocks it.
Lars looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lars avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morgan lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lars not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU#
Morgan stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Lars manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morgan on his heels. He'll look to pass Morgan's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Lars controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lars trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Lars controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lars stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lars works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alexander Lars is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Morgan is trying to stand up here but Lars is controlling him well.
Lars sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lars is continuing to stall.
Morgan is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Lars throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan.
Lars misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morgan is trying to pull guard but Lars has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##TD2#
Lars closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lars lands in his opponent's guard.
Lars has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan controls Lars momentarily but Lars frees himself.
Morgan is looking to stand up but Lars isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lars is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Lars comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lars winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Lars!
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