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Event:
GDL 19: Legba v Roughneck
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Laka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laka lands a jab to Baxxter's midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Baxxter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laka just misses with a punch to the body.
Baxxter throws a jab when Laka was well out of range.
Baxxter tries to clinch but Laka is having none of it.
Laka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Baxxter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laka misses the shot to the body.
Laka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baxxter.
#CL#
Baxxter rushes Laka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Laka throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Laka.
A short right from Baxxter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxxter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laka avoids it.
Laka blocks a body shot from Baxxter.
Laka avoiding damage as Baxxter throws knees to the body.
Laka misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Laka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baxxter is keeping busy.
Baxxter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laka blocks it with crossed arms.
Baxxter tries to work over Laka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baxxter.
Baxxter misses with a knee to the head.
Baxxter pushes Laka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baxxter.
Baxxter misses with the head strike.
Baxxter misses with some punches.
Laka stalling in the clinch but Baxxter improves position.
Baxxter blocks a body shot from Laka.
Baxxter avoids the elbow strike from Laka, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Baxxter.
Baxxter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baxxter avoiding damage as Laka throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Laka wants the takedown. Baxxter is fighting it off but Laka persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Baxxter's guard against the cage.
Baxxter wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Laka manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baxxter won't allow Laka to pass to mount. #T2#
Laka prevents Baxxter from standing back up.
Laka is trying to control. Baxxter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES#
Baxxter has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Laka is on him like a limpet, forcing Baxxter back against the cage.
Laka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baxxter's elbow.
A short left from Baxxter.
Baxxter managing to block the knees to the body from Laka.
A shot in the inside from Baxxter.
Baxxter avoiding damage as Laka throws knees to the body.
Laka is stalling here.
Laka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Baxxter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laka.
Baxxter has a couple of punches blocked by Laka.
Baxxter throws a head punch that misses.
Laka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baxxter or not.
A nice left hand lands by Baxxter.
Baxxter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Laka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baxxter avoids it.
Baxxter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baxxter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baxxter tries to work over Laka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baxxter as Laka tries to tie him up.
Laka avoiding damage as Baxxter throws knees to the body.
Laka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Laka looking to slow down the pace here.
Laka digs a right hand underneath Baxxter's ribcage. Baxxter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baxxter tries to work over Laka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laka has Baxxter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baxxter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Baxxter tries to land knees in the clinch but Laka avoids the damage to the body.
Laka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baxxter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hans Peter Baxxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boom Laka.
Laka is trying to drag Baxxter to the mat but Baxxter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Laka gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Baxxter regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxxter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laka is controlling him.
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 Hans Peter Baxxter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Baxxter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laka.
Laka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baxxter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laka moves away.
Baxxter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laka momentarily.
Baxxter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice straight punches there by Baxxter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baxxter.
Baxxter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Baxxter forces Laka back against the cage and clinches.
Baxxter throws an elbow that misses.
Baxxter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baxxter prevents a body shot from Laka.
Laka controlling the action here for a moment.
Laka tries a body shot but Baxxter blocks it.
Laka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baxxter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baxxter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxxter blocks a body shot from Laka.
Laka blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Baxxter avoiding damage as Laka throws knees to the body.
Baxxter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baxxter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laka struggles to land a body shot inside as Baxxter controls his hands.
Laka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baxxter prevents it.
Baxxter lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baxxter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laka backwards.
Laka prevents a body shot from Baxxter.
Laka is looking to control Baxxter's arms but Baxxter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Laka has his back to the cage.
Laka trying to control the position but instead, Baxxter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Laka into the cage.
Baxxter cracks Laka with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Baxxter fails to land.
Baxxter works on Laka's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Laka.
Baxxter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Baxxter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baxxter blocks a body shot from Laka.
Laka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baxxter is defending well.
Laka misses with the head strike.
Laka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baxxter is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Baxxter throws an elbow but misses.
Baxxter blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laka is leaning against Baxxter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baxxter is defending well for now.
Hans Peter Baxxter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laka misses with some punches.
Baxxter lands with a light punch inside.
Laka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Baxxter lands a shoulder strike.
Laka is trying to maintain a safe position but Baxxter gets an underhook and turns Laka into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Laka.
Laka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baxxter avoids it.
Laka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Baxxter lands a hook that snaps the head of Laka backwards.
Baxxter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laka is defending well for now.
Baxxter lands with a left to the head.
Baxxter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Laka lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baxxter.
Baxxter has a couple of punches blocked by Laka.
Laka works on Baxxter's body with a couple of short punches.
Laka lands with a light punch inside.
Baxxter lands an uppercut.
Laka blocks an elbow strike from Baxxter.
Laka looking to slow down the pace here.
Baxxter lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baxxter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Laka prevents a body shot from Baxxter. #T4#
Baxxter misses with a body punch.
Baxxter can't find room to land a body shot as Laka controls the action.
Baxxter misses with the head strike.
Baxxter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laka avoids it.
Laka can't get the takedown.
Hans Peter Baxxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boom Laka.
Laka prevents a body shot from Baxxter.
Laka misses with the head strike.
Baxxter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baxxter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baxxter lands an uppercut.
Laka lands with a short shot to the head.
Laka avoiding damage as Baxxter throws knees to the body.
Baxxter lands with a right to the head.
Laka blocks an uppercut.
Laka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baxxter managing to block the knees to the body from Laka.
Baxxter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Baxxter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laka can't find room to land a body shot as Baxxter controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Peter Baxxter dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baxxter keeps the fight on the outside.
Laka just misses with a punch to the body.
Laka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baxxter.
Baxxter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baxxter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baxxter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laka can do to turn this around?
Baxxter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laka drops his hands momentarily and Baxxter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baxxter lands with a good body shot.
Baxxter throws a push kick but Laka slaps the foot to one side.
Laka misses with a hook.
Baxxter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laka to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Baxxter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baxxter avoiding damage as Laka throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Laka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baxxter backwards.
Baxxter misses with a punch to the body.
Laka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baxxter is defending well for now.#T1#
Laka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baxxter with a knee to the head.
Baxxter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laka can't find room to land a body shot as Baxxter controls the action.
Laka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baxxter's elbow.
Laka tries to work over Baxxter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baxxter is keeping busy.
Baxxter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laka wants to take the fight to the mat but Baxxter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Laka throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baxxter.
Baxxter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baxxter lands a right hand.
Laka missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Laka misses with some punches.
Baxxter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laka.
Laka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baxxter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hans Peter Baxxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boom Laka.
Laka wants to take the fight to the mat but Baxxter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Laka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baxxter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good standup being displayed there by Baxxter as he connects with a hook.
Baxxter with a jab.
Baxxter tries to land a front kick but Laka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baxxter stuns Laka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baxxter throws a sloppy head kick and Laka moves out of range easily.
Laka misses with a straight right.
Laka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good exchange - Baxxter coming out on top.
The crowd cheers as Laka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baxxter doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Laka misses the shot to the body.
Baxxter loads up on a big right hand but Laka slips the punch.
Laka just misses with a punch to the body.
Baxxter is looking to counter the offense by Laka and move into the clinch.#CL#
Baxxter gets a clinch.
Baxxter scores with a shot to the side of Laka's head.
Laka wants to take the fight to the mat but Baxxter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baxxter prevents a body shot from Laka.
Baxxter misses with a body punch.
Boom Laka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laka looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baxxter.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Laka looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Baxxter.
Baxxter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laka backwards.
Baxxter struggles to land a body shot inside as Laka controls his hands.
Baxxter can't find room to land a body shot as Laka controls the action.
Baxxter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laka is defending well for now.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laka.
Laka tries to land knees in the clinch but Baxxter avoids the damage to the body.
Baxxter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Baxxter.
Laka lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxxter tries to throw a body punch but Laka avoids it by throwing Baxxter back against the cage.
Laka missing with knees to the body.
Laka managing to block the knees to the body from Baxxter.
Laka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baxxter's elbow.
Laka looking to slow down the pace here.
Laka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baxxter is defending well for now.
Baxxter lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Baxxter - that landed with a thud.
Baxxter pushes off an throws an elbow but Laka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Baxxter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baxxter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baxxter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hans Peter Baxxter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baxxter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Peter Baxxter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baxxter, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Peter Baxxter!
Hans Peter Baxxter took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
GDL 14: Poika v Laden
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Kimura. Beautiful body shot.
Laka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Laka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Laka not doing much here.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Laka is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Laka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Laka is controlling well.
Laka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Laka controlling the pace. #SUB#
Laka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his 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.
Kimura is not content to let Laka control the position.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laka pulls his head out easily.
Laka wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Laka passes to full mount!
Laka looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laka has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kimura's face.
Laka looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laka is really struggling to control Kimura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Laka isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3##SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Laka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laka is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kimura defending well though.
Laka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Laka has control of the leg.
Laka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Laka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Laka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laka not doing much here.
Laka 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.#T4#
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.
Laka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Laka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Laka sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura is pressing down on Laka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily.
Laka wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boom Laka 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#
Laka throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Kimura counters with a shoot takedown. Laka fights it but they end up in guard.
Kimura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Laka managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laka is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Laka 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. #SUB2#
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Laka defends easily.
Laka throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laka trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Laka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laka is one step ahead there.
Laka 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.
Laka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laka postures up in Kimura's guard and throws a big left but Kimura blocks it.
Laka throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Kimura has his foot on Laka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laka works his way back into a safe position though.
Laka throwing strikes from guard but Kimura blocks nicely.
Laka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Laka is sitting in close to Kimura's body. Kimura has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Laka is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Laka is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kimura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tatsuya Kimura!
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Event:
GDL 10: Clark v McMonster
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Laka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Laka throws a low kick, looking for Matthews's leg but Matthews calmly moves out of range.
Laka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matthews.
Matthews shapes to counter with a head kick.
Laka misses with a leg kick
and Matthews counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laka tries to work over Matthews's front leg with a kick but Matthews checks it.
Matthews feints a counter leg kick.
Laka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matthews counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laka's knee momentarily.#CL#
Laka has Matthews up against the cage in a clinch.
Laka tries a body shot but Matthews blocks it.
Laka tries a body shot but Matthews blocks it.
Matthews stalls.
Laka pushes Matthews back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews lands a nice uppercut.
Laka trying to stall but Matthews improves his position.
Laka presses Matthews against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matthews can't find room to land a body shot as Laka controls the action.
Matthews managing to block the knees to the body from Laka.
#T1#
Laka throws a punch but it's blocked by Matthews.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Laka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Laka is looking for a takedown.
Matthews blocking some punches.
Laka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Laka working aggressively here.
Laka stalling in the clinch.
Laka throws a punch but it's blocked by Matthews.
Matthews lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laka or not.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Matthews misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Laka as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Laka is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matthews looks to throw the jab but Laka is out of range.
Laka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matthews manages to circle out of the way.
Laka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Matthews scores with a hook to the body. Laka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laka throws out a leg kick but Matthews moves out of range and Laka only half commits. #TD#
Laka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matthews's head.
Laka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matthews does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matthews is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matthews is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laka's back!
Matthews is not going to allow Laka to sit and survive in this position.
Matthews is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Laka turns into Matthews and is now in his guard.
Matthews avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matthews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laka is one step ahead there.
Laka trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Laka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Laka from controlling successfully.
Laka pushes down on Matthews's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Matthews is staying active underneath Laka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matthews defending well though.
Laka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Matthews will probably get the nod.
That's time! Laka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Laka throws a low kick but Matthews moves out of range easily.
Laka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matthews tries to avoid it but Laka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matthews to the ground. Matthews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Laka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matthews, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#
It looks like Boom Laka has been cut.
Matthews checks a low kick from Laka.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Laka.
Laka is looking to clinch but Matthews is avoiding it.
Laka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matthews but Matthews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boom Laka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Laka counters by clinching up.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Laka blocking some punches.
#T1#
Laka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
Laka is trying to drag Matthews to the mat but Matthews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Laka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matthews up against the cage.
Laka slows down the pace here.
Laka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laka as Matthews tries to tie him up.
Boom Laka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matthews lands a hook that snaps the head of Laka backwards. #T2#
Matthews lands with a light punch inside.
Laka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Laka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laka wants to stall.
Laka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laka tries to stall but Matthews uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Laka wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from Matthews as the two fighters clinch.
Laka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laka misses with some punches.
Matthews lands an uppercut.
Laka is struggling to control the position.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Laka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matthews avoids it.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Laka.
Matthews presses Laka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Matthews throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laka on the side of the head.
Matthews tests Laka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matthews has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Laka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Laka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matthews bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Laka's head.
Laka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boom Laka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laka lands with a shot to the body.
Matthews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laka misses with a low kick.
Matthews looks to land a combination but Laka avoids it well.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
Matthews is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Matthews connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laka throws a body kick that misses
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laka is looking to clinch but Matthews is avoiding it.
#TD#
Laka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Laka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Laka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Matthews has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Laka but great work by Matthews.
Boom Laka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Matthews content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Laka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matthews pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boom Laka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Laka slips under a jab from Matthews.
Matthews has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Laka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matthews is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Laka throws a leg kick
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews is looking to chop away at Laka's legs.
Laka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laka jabs Matthews to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews scores with a sloppy right hand. Laka should have avoided that one. #CL#
Laka clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Laka gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Laka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Laka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laka throwing strikes but missing.
Laka 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Laka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #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.
Matthews turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews throws out a leg kick but Laka moves out of range and Matthews only half commits.
Laka tries to land a leg kick but Matthews saw it coming and moves away.
Matthews raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Laka slips a straight right by Matthews.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laka lands with a nice body punch.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matthews paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michael Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matthews misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Laka avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Michael Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matthews throws a hook to the side of Laka's head but Laka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matthews connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laka scrambles back to his feet.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Laka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Laka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom Laka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Matthews is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Laka gets a clinch.
Laka is looking to control Matthews's arms but Matthews gets an underhook and turns him. Now Laka has his back to the cage.
Laka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laka.
A right handed body shot lands from Matthews.
Laka lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Laka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laka throws an elbow that misses.
Laka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matthews's elbow.
Laka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matthews avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matthews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laka tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boom Laka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laka slows down the pace here.
Laka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Matthews.
I've got Matthews 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Matthews!
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Event:
GDL 5: Ngo v Wang
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Logo Ii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Laka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Laka jabs Logo Ii right on the nose. Logo Ii blinks but takes it well.
Logo Ii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laka's waist but Laka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Logo Ii off to one side.
Laka throwing a counter right hand but Logo Ii manages to avoid it.
Logo Ii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Laka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom Laka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Logo Ii.
Nice shot by Laka.
Laka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Logo Ii takes one on the button.
Logo Ii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Logo Ii tries to clinch but Laka moves out of range.
Laka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laka wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Laka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Logo Ii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laka counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Logo Ii is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logo Ii closes the distance but Laka moves to the side
and Laka counters with a big right hand! Oh Logo Ii is in trouble here! Laka follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boom Laka!
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Event:
GDL 2
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Laka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sin keeps Laka at a distance using the push kick. #TD#
Sin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Laka!
Laka is trying to control Sin's posture but Sin avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laka is looking to reverse the position.
Laka is trying to escape the position but Sin is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laka for as long as he can get away with.
Sin throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Laka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sin just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Laka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Laka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Laka is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Sin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Laka to see if he's OK.
Laka is trying to control Sin's posture but Sin avoids it.
Sin is putting a hurting on Laka here, landing some big shots from side control.
Laka is being controlled here.
Laka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laka trying to remain calm as Sin controls from the top position.#T3#
Laka struggling a bit here.
Laka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Laka is trying to control Sin's posture but Sin avoids it.
Sin lands a few punches from side control.
Sin lands an elbow.
Sin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Laka some visible discomfort.
Sin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Laka some visible discomfort.
#T4#
Sin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sin lands a few punches from side control.
Sin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laka tries to bench press Sin off him but Sin keeps the position.
Sin working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sin takes a little break here. Laka wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laka is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Sin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Laka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laka can do to turn this around?
Laka scores with a hook.
Sin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laka tries to bum rush Sin with a series of wild strikes but Sin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sin momentarily.
Sin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laka throws a combination. Sin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boom Laka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Laka misses with a two punch combination.
Laka swings for the body but Sin moves out of range.
Laka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laka just misses with a punch to the body.
Laka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laka misses with a hook
and Sin counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Laka.
Sin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Laka is breathing heavily.
Laka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Laka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom Laka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sin connects with a high kick.
Laka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sin's head backwards.
Laka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laka looks to score with a jab to the body but Sin is just out of range.
A punch combination from Laka misses.
Sin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Laka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Laka does no damage.
Laka throws a combination that misses
and Sin counters with a solid body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laka misses with a right hand
and Sin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Laka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Sin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boom Laka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laka looks to score with a jab to the body but Sin is just out of range.
Boom Laka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sin. Laka shrugs it off though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sin, right into the meat.
Laka throws a nice looking combination but Sin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sin thuds his shin into the meat of Laka's side.
Sin fakes the leg kick and cracks Laka in the body.
Laka blocks a head kick by Sin.
Sin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laka's head.
Laka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Sin swats away the attempt to clinch by Laka.
Sin fakes the leg kick and cracks Laka in the body. #TD#
Sin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sin is taking a breather. Laka 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.
Laka taking some punishment here, with Sin in his half guard.
Sin trying to control the pace.
Sin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Sin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Laka pushes Sin off looking to stand but Sin dives back in and keeps control.
Sin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Laka wants to improve his position but Sin is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boom Laka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Laka stuns Sin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laka throws a hook but Sin avoids it easily.
Sin throws a head kick that misses.
Laka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sin.
Laka avoids the head kick by Sin.
Laka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sin manages to avoid it.
Sin lands a front kick.#TD#
Sin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Sin there.
Sin wants to free his trapped foot but Laka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sin trying to control the pace. #T1#
Laka trying to get back to full guard but Sin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Laka?
Laka felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sin lands a big shot there that rocks Laka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Laka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Laka regains half guard.
Sin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Laka trying to control here.
Laka has hold of Sin's hands but Sin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sin 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.
Sin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Laka wants to get back to full guard.
Sin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sin drops an elbow to the side of Laka's head.
Sin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Sin controlling the pace.
Sin lands strikes from half guard.
Sin stalling.
Sin slips a nice elbow through Laka's hands, connecting with Laka's forehead.
Sin is thwarting Laka's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sin prevents Laka from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Sin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sin 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Sin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Laka misses with a series of wild punches.
Laka misses with a few strikes there.
Laka just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFrost.
Frost takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laka swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
A telegraphed right hand from Laka misses the target.
Laka misses with a body shot.
Laka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Frost circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Frost was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Laka connects with a jab.
No joy there for Laka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laka lands a two punch combo.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Laka.
#T1#
Laka misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Frost gets a takedown into half guard.
Laka tries to kick Frost off in order to stand up. Frost Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Frost landing strikes.
Frost controlling from side mount.
Frost cracks Laka with a big elbow.
Frost is putting a hurting on Laka here, landing some big shots from side control.
Laka tries to improve position but can't.
Frost takes a little break here. Laka wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Frost seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laka for as long as he can get away with.
Frost lands an elbow.
Laka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Frost has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Laka is looking for a sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost just content to control the position.
Laka tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Laka is trying to control Frost's posture but Frost avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost working the head with strikes.
Frost lands some shots froms side control.
Laka is looking to regain half guard here but Frost keeps moving and retains side control.
Laka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Frost scoring with punches and elbows.
Frost controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laka is working to avoid the ground and pound but Frost connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Frost controls the position from side control.
Frost lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Laka down.
Frost is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Laka's shoulder. That is not cool.
Frost 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.
Frost scores with punches from side control.
Frost is chipping away with strikes.
Frost scoring with punches and elbows.
Laka is trying to control Frost's posture but Frost avoids it.
Laka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Laka tries to bench press Frost off him but Frost keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boom Laka 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#
Laka works over Frost's head and body with a nice combination.
Laka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laka duly obliges. #TD#
Frost bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Laka is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Frost is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Frost in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frost wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Laka struggling a bit here.
Frost working the ground and pound.
Laka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Laka is being controlled here. #T1#
Frost lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Laka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Frost connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Laka some visible discomfort.
Frost takes a little break here. Laka wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Laka is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Frost is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Frost sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Frost lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Laka hang on?#T2#
Laka tries to reverse the position but Frost maintains control.
Elton Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frost looking to control and managing it successfully.
Frost working Laka over with strikes here.
Frost sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frost controlling his opponent.
Laka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Frost lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Laka hang on?
Frost working Laka over with strikes here.
The referee warns Laka that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Laka can't escape the position.
Frost content just to control the position here.
Laka in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Frost lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Frost tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laka is bucking up trying to escape but Frost cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Laka is in a horrible position here. Frost smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Frost lands a big elbow. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Frost moves to the back position.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laka can do to turn this around?
Frost lands strikes to the head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Frost controlling the positon.
Laka is really stuck here.
Frost is riding his opponent, not letting Laka buck him off.
Laka is trying to get back to his feet but Frost has full control of the position and if anything, Laka has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elton Frost dominated that second round.
That's time! Frost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Laka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Elton Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Frost moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Frost drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Laka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Laka trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Frost is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Laka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frost tries for a takedown but Laka manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elton Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Frost is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Frost slows down the pace here.
Frost on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laka missing with knees to the body.
Frost prevents a body shot from Laka.
Laka misses with a body punch.
Laka throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Laka working aggressively here.
#TD#
Frost pulls guard successfully.
Frost lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Frost 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.
Frost has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Laka wants to control the position but Frost says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Frost sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Laka has hold of Frost's hands but Frost slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Laka taking some punishment here, with Frost in his half guard.
Frost trying to control the pace.
Frost working the head and body with strikes.
Laka is trying to maintain the position but Frost is very close to passing his half guard.
Frost is controlling the pace.
Laka is trying to maintain the position but Frost is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frost performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laka has hold of Frost's hands but Frost slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Frost 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.
Frost lands strikes from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laka trying to control from the bottom.
Laka misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elton Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Frost 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elton Frost!
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