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Event:
SMASH: Gustafsson vs Drago
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Serra misses the target.
Laszlo tries to bum rush Serra with a series of wild strikes but Serra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laszlo fails to land with a series of punches.
Serra connects with a crisp jab.
Laszlo misses with a few strikes there.
Laszlo misses with a straight right.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Laszlo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Laszlo moves away from the strike by Serra.
Laszlo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Serra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Serra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Laszlo. Those never looked like landing.
Laszlo misses with a head kick.
Serra misses with a straight left.
Laszlo throws a head kick but Serra moves out of range.
Serra throws a shot from downtown. Laszlo moves away and avoids it.
Serra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
Laszlo misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laszlo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Serra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laszlo scrambles back to his feet.
Laszlo moves out of range as Serra strikes.
Some wild striking there from Laszlo.
#T1#
Serra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serra with a jab.
Laszlo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serra.
Serra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laszlo swinging wildly here.
Laszlo misses with a few strikes there.
Serra seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Serra lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Laszlo backs up against the cage.
A big left from Serra misses.
Serra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laszlo moves out of range of the strikes.
And Laszlo responds with a good body kick, but Serra manages to step out the way in time.
Laszlo misses the body punch
and Serra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laszlo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serra looks to land a right hand but Laszlo moved out of range.#CL#
Serra moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serra swings wildly with an uppercut but Laszlo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Serra lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laszlo.
Serra has Laszlo pressed against the cage, preventing Laszlo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laszlo blocks an uppercut.
Serra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Serra works on Laszlo's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Laszlo on the inside.
Laszlo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Serra misses with a body punch.
Serra lands a nice shot to the body.
Serra working aggressively here.
Serra tries to throw a body punch but Laszlo avoids it by throwing Serra back against the cage.
Serra lands a hook that snaps the head of Laszlo backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Laszlo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Serra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Laszlo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Serra tries to throw a body punch but Laszlo avoids it by throwing Serra back against the cage.
Serra lands a hook that snaps the head of Laszlo backwards.
Laszlo tries to break the clinch but Serra is controlling the position. #T3#
Serra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Laszlo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Serra misses.
Serra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Laszlo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Serra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laszlo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laszlo throws a counter combo.
Laszlo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serra.
A head kick misses from Laszlo.
No joy there for Laszlo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Serra seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Laszlo looks to score with a jab to the body but Serra is just out of range.
Serra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serra lands a head shot.
Serra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Serra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laszlo circles away quickly and effectively.
Jason Laszlo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laszlo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Laszlo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laszlo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serra.
Laszlo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serra.#T4#
Serra throws a shot from downtown. Laszlo moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Laszlo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Serra slips a jab and a cross from Laszlo.
Laszlo misses with a wild combination.
Laszlo slips a straight right by Serra.
Laszlo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Serra throws a hook to the side of Laszlo's head but Laszlo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laszlo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laszlo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Laszlo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serra tries to clinch but Laszlo moves out of range.
Laszlo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laszlo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laszlo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Serra getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laszlo blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Laszlo.
Serra is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laszlo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Serra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Serra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Serra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laszlo.
A lazy left from Serra finds it's target.
Serra blocks a head kick by Laszlo.
Serra swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Serra takes a kick to the side of the head.
Serra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laszlo on the side of the head.
Laszlo works the jab nicely.
Serra looks to land a left hand but Laszlo moved out of range nicely.
Serra slips a jab and a cross from Laszlo.
Jason Laszlo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laszlo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laszlo throws an overhand right that lands on Serra's shoulder, as Serra tries to avoid the shot.
Laszlo moves away from the strike by Serra.
Laszlo throws a head kick but Serra moves out of range.
Laszlo drops his hands momentarily and Serra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Laszlo. Those never looked like landing.
Serra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laszlo.
Laszlo misses with the combination.
#T1#
Serra moves out of range of the strikes.
Serra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Serra throws the left hand but Laszlo avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Serra.
Laszlo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab from Serra finds it's way through Laszlo's defenses.
A slow jab from Serra misses its intended target.
Serra digs a good hook to Laszlo's body.
Serra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laszlo.
Serra with a nice cross.
Serra takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Serra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serra scores with a shot to the body.
Serra throws a good cross that connects.
A punch lands to the side of Laszlo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Serra lands a jab to Laszlo's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laszlo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Laszlo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Serra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Serra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laszlo scores with a hook to the body. Serra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Serra misses with a hook. Laszlo ducked under it nicely.
Serra avoids a kick to the body.
Serra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Serra wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laszlo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jack Serra is winning the standup battle so far.
Serra lands with a good body shot.
Serra misses with a hook. Laszlo ducked under it nicely.
Laszlo throws a right and a left that Serra avoids nicely.
Laszlo slips a straight right by Serra.
Laszlo throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Serra counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Laszlo fails to land.
Laszlo'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.
Laszlo blocks a body shot from Serra.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serra.
A short uppercut from Serra.
Laszlo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Laszlo fails to land.
Serra presses Laszlo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Serra working aggressively here.
Serra works on Laszlo's body with a couple of short punches.
Laszlo is breathing heavily.
Laszlo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Serra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laszlo's elbow.
Laszlo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Serra.
Serra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laszlo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laszlo misses with a body punch.
Serra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serra working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Laszlo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Serra.
Laszlo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Serra tries to throw a body punch but Laszlo avoids it by throwing Serra back against the cage.
Laszlo throws a punch but it's blocked by Serra.
Laszlo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
Laszlo swings wildly with an uppercut but Serra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serra cracks Laszlo with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Laszlo breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Serra does no damage.
Laszlo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Serra.
Sloppy strikes from Laszlo. Those never looked like landing.
Laszlo moves out of range as Serra strikes.
Serra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laszlo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laszlo tries a head kick but it misses.
Serra misses with a straight left.
As Serra backs off Laszlo throws a huge counter combo but Serra manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Serra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Serra's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
A decent looking cross lands there for Serra.
Serra checks a low kick from Laszlo.
Serra moves out of range of the body kick.
Serra connects with a single shot there.
Laszlo misses the jab.
Laszlo slips a jab from Serra.
Serra lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Laszlo throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Serra.
Serra misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Laszlo. Those never looked like landing.
Serra is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laszlo throws a hook but Serra avoids it easily.
Laszlo throws a lazy right hand but Serra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Serra. That snapped Laszlo's head back.
Serra looks to land a right hand but Laszlo moved out of range.
Serra's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laszlo under the eye.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Serra misses the target.
Serra throws a shot from downtown. Laszlo moves away and avoids it.
Laszlo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laszlo throws a combination. Serra tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Laszlo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Serra lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Serra blocks a head kick by Laszlo.
Serra throwing a counter right hand but Laszlo manages to avoid it.
Serra with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Laszlo misses its intended target.
Serra is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laszlo.
Serra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laszlo throws a head kick that misses.
Laszlo throws a lazy uppercut
and Serra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Serra darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Laszlo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laszlo throws a hook to the side of Serra's head but Serra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laszlo is still on wobbly legs! Can Serra finish him?
Serra lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Serra drops Laszlo with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Laszlo! Serra dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Serra!
Jason Laszlo spoke after the fight, saying 'I am an all-american, treat me like it.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Laszlo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut.
Laszlo looks to land a combination but Gunnarsson avoids it well.
Gunnarsson shoots for a takedown but Laszlo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laszlo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jason Laszlo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laszlo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laszlo misses with a double jab
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch up but Laszlo keeps it at a distance.
Gunnarsson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLaszlo.
Gunnarsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gunnarsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Laszlo.
Laszlo misses with a hook
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Laszlo throws a head kick that misses.
Laszlo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Laszlo tries to sprawl but Gunnarsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Laszlo is looking to improve his position.
Laszlo manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Gunnarsson 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.
Laszlo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunnarsson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving.
Laszlo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving.
Laszlo tries to stand but Gunnarsson is controlling from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laszlo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Laszlo from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson keeping full guard, as Laszlo tries to pass.
Gunnarsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Laszlo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gunnarsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB2#
Laszlo is looking for a triangle but Gunnarsson pushes his legs off easily.
Laszlo keeping full guard, as Gunnarsson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Laszlo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laszlo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gunnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Laszlo is retaining full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gunnarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laszlo is trying to control the position but Gunnarsson postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Laszlo has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Gunnarsson manages to get his head free but now Laszlo has transitioned to an armbar! Gunnarsson grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Laszlo! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Laszlo!
A very excited looking Jason Laszlo 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: Jan 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Laszlo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've been told by Laszlo's head coaches at Sprawl N Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Laszlo lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Warner goes down and covers up as Laszlo starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Laszlo!
Jason Laszlo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DC 100: Vinge v Gora
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
A low kick from Laszlo is predictable there
and Porter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laszlo throws a right hand that Porter ducks under and follows up with a left that Porter also avoids with ease.
Laszlo throws a right hand that Porter ducks under and follows up with a left that Porter also avoids with ease.
Laszlo throws a leg kick but Porter moved away.
Porter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laszlo.
A head kick from Laszlo lands but Porter takes it in his stride.
Porter tests Laszlo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laszlo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Porter checks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for Laszlo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Porter checks a leg kick.
Porter is looking to counter punch.
Jab, jab by Porter - just one landing.
Porter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Porter.
Laszlo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Porter is able to avoid easily.
Laszlo throws a sloppy head kick and Porter moves out of range easily.
Laszlo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Porter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laszlo misses with a low kick as Porter jumps back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Laszlo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A cross from Porter lands.#T1#
Laszlo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laszlo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laszlo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Porter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Porter throws a hook but Laszlo blocks it.
Jason Laszlo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laszlo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Porter scores with a nice head shot.
Porter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Laszlo connects with a solid leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Porter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Porter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Porter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Laszlo is rocked!
Porter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Porter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Porter misses its intended target.
Laszlo tries a head kick but it misses.
Laszlo misses with a leg kick
and Porter counters with a stiff right hand.
Laszlo is still on wobbly legs! Can Porter finish him?#T2#
Porter throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Laszlo colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Porter as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Laszlo is left battered and dazed whilst Porter and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Porter!
Jay Porter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jason Laszlo spoke after the fight, saying 'I am an all-american, treat me like it.'. |
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Event:
DC 92: Makkonen v Cholo
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Laszlo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#It looks like Danny Trejo has been cut.
Laszlo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Trejo.
Laszlo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trejo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laszlo 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.
Laszlo tries a head kick but it misses.
Jason Laszlo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laszlo throws a leg kick which misses Trejo's front leg but catches the back leg as Trejo tries to avoid it.
Trejo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laszlo.
We've been hearing reports that Laszlo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Laszlo throws a low kick, looking for Trejo's leg but Trejo calmly moves out of range.
Laszlo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trejo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laszlo's knee momentarily.
A good leg kick by Laszlo.
Trejo connects with a leg kick.
Trejo checks a low kick from Laszlo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laszlo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Trejo blocks the low kick.
Laszlo throws a head kick but Trejo moves out of range.
Trejo looks to land a combination but Laszlo avoids it well.
Laszlo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Trejo throws a hook to the side of Laszlo's head but Laszlo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laszlo blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Laszlo is predictable there
letting Trejo counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Trejo drops Laszlo with a big left hand and mounts him. Laszlo is in big trouble! #ROC2#Laszlo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jason Laszlo has been cut.#T1#
Laszlo tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Trejo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Trejo is working for a guillotine from mount but Laszlo frees his head quite easily.
Laszlo regains half guard.#SUB2#
Trejo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laszlo defends it well.
Laszlo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Trejo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laszlo sees it coming and defends easily.
Trejo prevents Laszlo from improving his position.
Laszlo is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trejo is looking to advance position but Laszlo won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Trejo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laszlo is just riding it out for now. Trejo eventually gives up the hold.
Trejo prevents Laszlo from improving his position.#SUB#
Laszlo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laszlo won't allow Trejo to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Trejo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Laszlo is looking to improve his position.
Laszlo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laszlo 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.
Trejo wants to pass the guard but Laszlo is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Trejo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Trejo stopping the sweep attempt from Laszlo.
Trejo tries to free his leg and advance position but Laszlo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Trejo drops back looking for a leg! Laszlo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laszlo manages to kick Trejo off! Trejo jumps back into Laszlo's guard.
Laszlo keeping full guard, as Trejo tries to pass.
Laszlo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Laszlo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trejo defends it easily.
Trejo wants to pass the guard but Laszlo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Trejo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trejo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laszlo is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Laszlo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trejo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Laszlo prevents Trejo from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Trejo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Trejo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trejo. Laszlo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laszlo misses with a looping left.
Trejo throws a body punch but Laszlo moves out of range.
Trejo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Trejo moves out of range of the leg kick from Laszlo.
Trejo lands a really nice looking cross but Laszlo seems unphased.
Trejo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laszlo. That did some damage!
Laszlo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trejo.
Laszlo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trejo misses with a body shot.
Laszlo throws a head kick that half lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Trejo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Laszlo throws a body shot but no joy.
Laszlo scoring well with a low kick there.
Laszlo thuds a left hand into Trejo's body.
Trejo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laszlo thows a leg kick but Trejo checks it
and Trejo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trejo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laszlo was well out of range. Poor timing from Trejo.
Laszlo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trejo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laszlo takes a swing at Trejo's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Trejo coming out on top.
Oh Laszlo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trejo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laszlo seems to have got his legs back now.
Danny Trejo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trejo dodges the punch combination from Laszlo.
Trejo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laszlo tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Trejo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick lands for Laszlo.
Trejo misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trejo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laszlo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trejo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laszlo moves out of range of the body kick.
Trejo checks a leg kick.
Danny Trejo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Laszlo is looking to slow Trejo down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Laszlo is predictable there
and Trejo counters with a three punch combo that has Laszlo backing up. Laszlo nods at Trejo to acknowledge the strikes.
Laszlo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A left and a right from Laszlo both land. Nice combination. #ROC#Trejo is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Laszlo.
Trejo is still on wobbly legs! Can Laszlo finish him?
Laszlo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trejo is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Laszlo Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Trejo is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jason Laszlo!
A very excited looking Jason Laszlo 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:
DC 85
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Laszlo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Laszlo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Laszlo gets tackled into the cage by Bukowski. Bukowski maintains the clinch.
Laszlo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bukowski to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Laszlo pulls Bukowski into guard.
#SUB2#
Laszlo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bukowski defends it easily.
Laszlo wants to sweep but no luck.
Bukowski landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Laszlo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bukowski passes into side control.
Laszlo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bukowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Laszlo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laszlo is staying active underneath Bukowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bukowski slips a nice elbow through Laszlo's hands, connecting with Laszlo's forehead.
Bukowski working the head and body with strikes.
Bukowski 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laszlo tries to get to full guard but Bukowski has control of the leg.
Laszlo missing with punches from the bottom.
#T1#
Bukowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laszlo's head.
Bukowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Laszlo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bukowski working the head and body with strikes.
Bukowski content to control rather than advance.
Laszlo is trying to maintain the position but Bukowski is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Laszlo looking for submissions off his back.
Laszlo is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bukowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bukowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Laszlo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Bukowski drops an elbow to the side of Laszlo's head. #ROC#Laszlo is rocked!#SUB2#
Laszlo actively working from the bottom here.
Laszlo is still in real trouble! Can Bukowski finish him?
Bukowski scores with a big shot! Laszlo's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Laszlo! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bukowski!
A very excited looking Charles Bukowski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Jason Laszlo spoke after the fight, saying 'I am an all-american, treat me like it.'. |
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Event:
DC 79 Frank vs Young
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Laszlo blocks a head kick by Adams.
Adams throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Laszlo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Adams won't be happy with that.
Adams dodges the ground and pound from Laszlo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Laszlo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adams, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Laszlo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Adams rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Laszlo's guard! Nice work there by Adams! #SUB2#
Laszlo is looking for a triangle here but Adams uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Laszlo isn't going anywhere.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laszlo is trying to control Adams's posture but Adams avoids it.
Laszlo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Laszlo trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams is trying to stand up here but Laszlo is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Laszlo 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.
#SUB2#
Laszlo is working for a submission of some sort.
Adams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Devil’s Playground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Laszlo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laszlo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Laszlo thows a huge punch but Adams dodges it nicely.
Laszlo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Laszlo is working for a kimura but Adams is defending it quite comfortably.
Laszlo with the ground and pound but Adams uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Laszlo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laszlo looking to sit in guard and control but Adams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Laszlo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Laszlo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Laszlo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Laszlo looking for subs off his back but Adams has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laszlo with the active half guard here but Adams passes nicely into side control.
Adams wants to stand but Laszlo has his arm trapped. #T4#
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.
Laszlo sneaks back into half guard.
Laszlo is trying to maintain the position but Adams is very close to passing his half guard.
Laszlo works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Laszlo working for a triangle but Adams defends it easily.
Laszlo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laszlo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Adams is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Smash Adams will probably get the nod.
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#
Adams misses the body punch
and Laszlo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Smash Adams has been cut.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams connects with a solid leg kick.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laszlo is looking for the big counter here.
Adams connects with a leg kick.
Adams moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Jason Laszlo has been cut.
Adams throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Laszlo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Laszlo passes Adams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laszlo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Laszlo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Adams pushes Laszlo off looking to stand but Laszlo dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Laszlo slows the pace down in half guard.
Laszlo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Laszlo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Laszlo is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Laszlo.
Laszlo winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Laszlo controlling the action here.
Laszlo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Laszlo is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Laszlo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adams defending well though.
Laszlo slows the pace down in half guard.
Laszlo wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Adams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laszlo's hands.
Good standup being displayed there by Adams as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Adams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adams throws a series of punches but Laszlo avoids them all with ease.
Laszlo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick
and Laszlo counters with a two punch combo.
Adams misses with a looping right.
Laszlo blocks a head kick by Adams.
Laszlo throws out a counter right but Adams avoids it with no problem.
Adams misses with a straight right.
Laszlo with the counter takedown but Adams avoids it easily.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Adams. Those never looked like landing.
Laszlo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adams defends it well.
Laszlo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adams misses with a jab to the body
#KD2#
and Laszlo counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Adams down! Laszlo is looking to finish but Adams is intelligently defending himself. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laszlo chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Adams is rocked!
Laszlo forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laszlo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Laszlo wants to work for an arm triangle but Adams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laszlo lands strikes from half guard.
Laszlo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Laszlo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Adams still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Adams has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Laszlo is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Laszlo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Laszlo avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Adams backs off Laszlo throws a huge counter combo but Adams manages to avoid it all.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Laszlo blocks a head kick by Adams.
Laszlo shapes to counter with a head kick.
Adams misses with a hook
#KD2#
and Laszlo counters with a big uppercut that knocks Adams off his feet! Laszlo dives into side control looking to finish!
Oh Adams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
The crowd goes nuts as Laszlo knocks Adams out cold with a massive hammerfist! Laszlo Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jason Laszlo!
Our winner, Jason Laszlo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DC 66 Davis vs Lapierre
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Diego forces Laszlo back against the cage and clinches.
Laszlo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diego avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Laszlo manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Laszlo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diego taking some punishment here, with Laszlo in his half guard.
Laszlo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laszlo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laszlo.
Laszlo throwing shots but Diego is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Laszlo is looking for a kimura but Diego is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laszlo to get the leverage.
Laszlo wants to free his trapped foot but Diego is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Laszlo wants to control but Diego is keeping him busy.
Laszlo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diego defending well though.
Laszlo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diego knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laszlo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diego won't allow Laszlo to pass to mount.
Diego avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laszlo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laszlo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Laszlo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Laszlo.
Laszlo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Diego is not content to let Laszlo control the position.
Laszlo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diego defending well though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laszlo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laszlo scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Laszlo shoots in for a double leg but Diego sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laszlo staying out of range there.#TD2#
Diego gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diego manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sam Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego takes a swing at Laszlo's ribcage but misses.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laszlo. That's going to slow Diego down.
Laszlo keeps Diego at a distance using the push kick.
Diego moves out of range as Laszlo throws a body kick.
Laszlo avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laszlo.
Sam Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Laszlo.
Laszlo throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Laszlo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
#CL2#
Laszlo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laszlo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Come on Diego - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laszlo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Laszlo avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Laszlo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diego prevents it.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Laszlo is trying to drag Diego to the mat but Diego just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Laszlo is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Laszlo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diego pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Laszlo tries for a takedown but Diego manages to get underhooks.
Laszlo looks winded!
Diego controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Diego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laszlo misses with a series of wild punches.
Laszlo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laszlo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laszlo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diego.#CUT#It looks like Jason Laszlo has been cut.
Laszlo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laszlo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laszlo feints the counter takedown.
Diego looks to land a combination but Laszlo avoids it well.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Laszlo slips the punch.
Diego throws a series of punches but Laszlo moves out of range.
Diego misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Laszlo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diego is trying to defend but Laszlo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Diego manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Laszlo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sam Diego will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Laszlo misses with a series of wild punches.
Jason Laszlo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Laszlo clinches up against the cage.
Laszlo wants a takedown.
Laszlo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Diego. #BC#
Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sam Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego avoids the head kick by Laszlo.
Diego connects with a single shot there.
Laszlo moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego is looking to clinch but Laszlo is avoiding it.
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Laszlo. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laszlo under the eye.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laszlo.
Laszlo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laszlo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laszlo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laszlo unleashes a big counter combination but Diego bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laszlo manages to avoid it.
Laszlo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diego looks to land a right hand but Laszlo moved out of range.
Diego digs a good body shot into Laszlo's ribs.
Laszlo avoids the body shot from Diego.
Laszlo throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Diego.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Laszlo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Laszlo. #TD2#
Laszlo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Diego preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laszlo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laszlo passes Diego's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laszlo is looking to take a break and control but Diego is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diego avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laszlo. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laszlo in particular looking to stall.
Laszlo throwing shots but Diego is blocking nicely.
Laszlo trying to control the action but Diego is working from the bottom.
Laszlo misses with a head shot. Diego uses the momentum to regain guard.
Laszlo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Laszlo postures up in Diego's guard and throws a big left but Diego blocks it. #T3#
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving.
Diego avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diego will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Laszlo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Laszlo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laszlo.#TD2#
Laszlo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Laszlo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diego dodges the ground and pound from Laszlo.
Laszlo taking a break here but Diego is having none of it and regains half guard. #T4#
Laszlo misses with a head shot. Diego uses the momentum to regain guard.
Laszlo throwing strikes from guard but Diego blocks nicely.
Laszlo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diego works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Laszlo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laszlo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diego keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sam Diego will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Laszlo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Laszlo lands with a kick to the temple. Diego shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Laszlo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diego as he avoids it easily.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Laszlo looks for the body kick but Diego saw that one coming.
Laszlo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diego looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diego scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diego is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Laszlo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Laszlo does no damage. #TD2#
Laszlo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diego tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Laszlo is in Diego's guard.
Diego wants to get back to his feet but Laszlo passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR#
Diego is pressing down on Laszlo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laszlo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Laszlo landing some decent shots from guard.
Diego pulls Laszlo in close to prevent any damage.
Laszlo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diego works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Laszlo postures up and lands a big shot to Diego's brow.
Laszlo is in close to Diego's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laszlo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #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.
Laszlo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laszlo throwing strikes but missing.
Laszlo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diego is keeping the position for now.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving.
Laszlo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laszlo throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Laszlo keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Laszlo.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Laszlo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Laszlo manages to end up in side control.
Diego is not content to let Laszlo control the position. #SUB2#
Laszlo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laszlo scoring with punches from side control.
Laszlo cracks Diego with a big right hand but Diego just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Diego can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Laszlo controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Laszlo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diego has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Laszlo but great work by Diego.#SU#
Diego decides to stand back up. Diego steps back and let's Laszlo get back to his feet.
Diego with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Laszlo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Laszlo showed some decent athleticism there.
Diego manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Laszlo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jason Laszlo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam Diego is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laszlo working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sam Diego.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diego, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Diego!
Sam Diego really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Jason Laszlo had this to say: 'I am an all-american, treat me like it.'. |
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Event:
DC 57: Davis vs Dux
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Laszlo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duggan avoids it really well and circles away.
Duggan tests Laszlo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laszlo wants to land a leg kick but Duggan is out of range.
Duggan throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Duggan gets caught flat footed, as Laszlo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Duggan has his foot on Laszlo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laszlo works his way back into a safe position though.
Duggan trying to keep a closed guard but Laszlo is proving a slippery customer.
Laszlo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laszlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Duggan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Duggan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Laszlo has passed into half guard!
Duggan tries to get to full guard but Laszlo has control of the leg. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laszlo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Duggan is looking to improve his position.
Laszlo is looking to advance position but Duggan won't allow it.
Duggan is looking to improve his position.
#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.
Laszlo is taking a breather. Duggan 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.
Laszlo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Duggan controls his leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Laszlo stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Laszlo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Laszlo is looking to advance position but Duggan won't allow it.
Duggan tries to get to full guard but Laszlo has control of the leg.
Duggan is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Laszlo working the head and body with strikes.
Duggan wants to get back to full guard but Laszlo has passed into side control.
Duggan struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Laszlo.
Duggan can't do much from the bottom here.
Laszlo wants to control but Duggan is keeping him busy.
Duggan is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Laszlo looking to control but instead Duggan has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Duggan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Laszlo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Laszlo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Duggan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laszlo.
Laszlo tries to pass to full mount but Duggan defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Duggan actively working from the bottom here.
Laszlo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Laszlo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Laszlo throws a lazy uppercut
and Duggan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duggan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laszlo's hands.
The crowd cheers as Duggan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laszlo doesn't seem phased though.
Laszlo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Duggan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laszlo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duggan blocks a head kick by Laszlo.
Laszlo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laszlo throws a series of punches but Duggan moves out of range.
Duggan tries to clinch but Laszlo is having none of it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laszlo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Duggan - the referee stops the clock and Laszlo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Duggan. Laszlo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Laszlo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duggan tries to land a front kick but Laszlo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laszlo tries to bum rush Duggan with a series of wild strikes but Duggan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Duggan as Laszlo shoots in.
Laszlo throws a leg kick but Duggan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laszlo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jason Laszlo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duggan digs a good hook to Laszlo's body.
Duggan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laszlo's sensitive parts.
Laszlo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duggan as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Duggan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laszlo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A low kick lands for Laszlo.
Duggan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Duggan!
A clash of legs there as Duggan blocks the low kick.#TD2#
Laszlo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Duggan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jason Laszlo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laszlo controls the position.
Duggan holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Duggan is not content to let Laszlo control the position.
Duggan is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Laszlo wants to control but Duggan is keeping him busy.
Laszlo taking a break here but Duggan is having none of it and regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duggan is looking to control Laszlo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duggan avoid being mounted?
Duggan is trying to control but Laszlo manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duggan tries to hold on but Laszlo pushes him away. #T3#
Duggan is squirming around, avoiding Laszlo's attempts to control the action.
Duggan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Duggan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Duggan is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Laszlo 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.
Duggan trying to control but Laszlo postures up.
Laszlo content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Duggan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Duggan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laszlo is pressing down on Duggan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Duggan is holding on for now.
Laszlo tries to stand and escape but Duggan is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Laszlo is taking a breather. Duggan 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Laszlo gets a takedown into half guard.
Laszlo stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Laszlo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Laszlo tries a head kick but it misses.
Duggan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laszlo's sensitive parts.
Laszlo misses with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laszlo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duggan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Laszlo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laszlo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Duggan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Duggan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laszlo circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Laszlo does no damage.
A head kick misses from Laszlo.
Duggan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
No joy there for Laszlo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duggan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laszlo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laszlo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duggan connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Duggan. Beautiful body shot.
Duggan throws a body punch but Laszlo moves out of range.
Laszlo throws a counter combo.
Duggan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laszlo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laszlo ducks under a wild hook from Duggan.
Duggan misses with an uppercut. Laszlo saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duggan punishes Laszlo's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Duggan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Decent striking displayed by Laszlo there.
Laszlo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duggan.
Laszlo shoots for a double leg takedown but Duggan sprawls well. He's pushed Laszlo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Laszlo throws a head kick but Duggan moves out of range.
#CL#
Duggan moves into the clinch.
Duggan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laszlo backwards.
Duggan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jim Duggan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Laszlo.
Duggan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laszlo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Duggan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Laszlo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Duggan.
Duggan lands with a right to the head.
Duggan lands with a short shot to the head.
Duggan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laszlo.
#BC#
Duggan breaks the clinch.
Duggan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laszlo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laszlo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Duggan counters with a good, hard body kick but Laszlo shrugs it off.
Laszlo throws a low kick, looking for Duggan's leg but Duggan calmly moves out of range.
Jason Laszlo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Duggan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laszlo under the eye.
Laszlo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duggan connects with a single shot there.
Duggan cracks a nice hook into Laszlo's ribs.
Jim Duggan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Duggan.
Duggan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laszlo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duggan lands a leg kick that knocks Laszlo off balance momentarily.
Duggan misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Duggan has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Duggan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Duggan rushes Laszlo and presses him up against the cage.
Laszlo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duggan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jim Duggan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Duggan lands a shot to the body.
Laszlo takes a shot to the head.
Laszlo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duggan walks away with a smile on his face. Laszlo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Laszlo avoids a kick to the body.
Duggan throws out a powerful jab.
Laszlo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duggan as he avoids it easily.
Laszlo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duggan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Laszlo throws a head kick that misses.
Duggan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jim Duggan is winning the standup battle so far.
Laszlo throws a sloppy head kick
and Duggan counters with a thumping low kick.
Laszlo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Laszlo is rocked!
Duggan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laszlo is still on wobbly legs! Can Duggan finish him?
Duggan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laszlo.
Duggan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laszlo can do to turn this around?
Duggan scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duggan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duggan connects with an inside leg kick.
Laszlo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duggan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laszlo unleashes a big counter combination but Duggan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Laszlo looks for a takedown but Duggan sprawls well.#T4#
BAM! Duggan delivers a spinning backfist that drops Laszlo like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jim Duggan!
An out of breath Jim Duggan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jason Laszlo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am an all-american, treat me like it.'. |
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Event:
DC 46: Thorn vs Savisto
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Laszlo keeps the fight on the outside.
Laszlo fails with the takedown.
Talvela tests Laszlo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Talvela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Talvela.
Laszlo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Laszlo tries to counter it with a takedown but Talvela pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Talvela scores with a nice head shot.
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laszlo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Talvela.#CUT#It looks like Jason Laszlo has been cut.
Talvela lands a high kick!
#ROC#Laszlo is rocked!
Talvela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laszlo. That did some damage!
Laszlo is still on wobbly legs! Can Talvela finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela tries to clinch but Laszlo moves out of range.
Laszlo seems to have recovered his senses.
Talvela throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Laszlo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Talvela!
Laszlo trying to control the action but Talvela is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Talvela regains half guard, as Laszlo was trying to land strikes.
Talvela is pressing down on Laszlo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Talvela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laszlo is aware though and is defending well.
Laszlo advances to half guard.
Laszlo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Talvela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laszlo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Laszlo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talvela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laszlo throwing shots but Talvela is blocking nicely.
Talvela tries to roll over but Laszlo keeps him under control.
Laszlo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Talvela controls his leg.
Talvela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Talvela manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laszlo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Talvela avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Laszlo preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Talvela has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laszlo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Talvela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laszlo is aware though and is defending well.
Laszlo content to stall in guard here.
Talvela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laszlo is one step ahead there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Talvela looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Laszlo tries to clinch but Talvela is having none of it. #TD2#
Laszlo drives through with a takedown into Talvela's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Laszlo throwing strikes from guard but Talvela blocks nicely.
Laszlo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Talvela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laszlo is one step ahead there.
Talvela is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Laszlo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Talvela throws a chopping leg kick but Laszlo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Laszlo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Talvela throws a quick inside leg kick.
Talvela throws a series of punches but Laszlo avoids them all with ease.
Laszlo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Talvela.
A slow jab from Talvela misses its intended target.
Laszlo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Talvela does it's job there.
Talvela tried to score with a low kick but Laszlo checks it.
Laszlo throws out a counter right but Talvela avoids it with no problem.
Talvela wants to clinch but Laszlo slips to the side
and Laszlo counters with a nice uppercut.
Laszlo moves out of range of the body kick from Talvela.
Talvela moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laszlo.
Talvela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Talvela misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Talvela rushes Laszlo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Laszlo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talvela's elbow. #T1#
Laszlo blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Laszlo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Talvela misses with a hook from the clinch.
Talvela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laszlo can do to turn this around?
Laszlo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Laszlo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laszlo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Talvela throws a leg kick
and Laszlo counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Laszlo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Talvela did well to prevent Laszlo getting side control.
Talvela gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Talvela is looking for a triangle but Laszlo pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Talvela has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laszlo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laszlo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Talvela works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Laszlo stopping the sweep attempt from Talvela.#SUB#
Talvela escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laszlo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laszlo wants to get up but he can't break Talvela's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Laszlo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving.
Laszlo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Laszlo is in close to Talvela's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laszlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Talvela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talvela looking for a sweep. Not yet Talvela, not yet. #T3#
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving. #SUB#
Talvela has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laszlo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laszlo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Talvela looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Talvela is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Talvela manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laszlo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Talvela throws a strike but Laszlo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Laszlo trying to control but Talvela is working from the bottom.
Laszlo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Talvela's guard. #T4##SUB#
Talvela looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laszlo is trying to control the action in half guard but Talvela is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laszlo is looking to advance position but Talvela won't allow it.
Talvela is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Laszlo is working for a submission of some sort.
Laszlo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Laszlo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Talvela throws a head kick but Laszlo moves out of range.
#TD2#
Laszlo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Talvela is trying to defend but Laszlo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Talvela is looking for a sweep. Laszlo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laszlo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laszlo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laszlo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Talvela wants to improve his position but Laszlo is controlling well.
#SUB#
Talvela looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Talvela moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB#
Laszlo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Talvela has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laszlo has managed to get both his arms back between Talvela's legs - danger averted.
Talvela working a defensive guard here.
Talvela utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laszlo forces his way into half guard.
Talvela moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Laszlo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Talvela has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laszlo has managed to get both his arms back between Talvela's legs - danger averted.
Laszlo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jason Laszlo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laszlo postures up.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving.
Talvela working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laszlo.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Laszlo looking to score a takedown here. Talvela is defending well but Laszlo drives through and ends up in Talvela's guard.
Talvela 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.#T3##SUB#
Talvela has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laszlo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving. #SUB#
Talvela looking for a guillotine here but Laszlo defends easily.
Laszlo 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.
Laszlo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laszlo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Talvela keeping moving, preventing Laszlo from controlling successfully.
Laszlo controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Talvela had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laszlo defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Talvela is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laszlo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Laszlo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Talvela scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Laszlo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Talvela 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Talvela!
During a confident post fight interview, Paavo Talvela thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DC 38: Talvela vs Dye
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Kulina lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kulina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kulina throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kulina lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Laszlo closes the distance and pushes Kulina back into the cage.
Laszlo lands with a short shot to the head.
Laszlo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kulina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulina misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laszlo.
Kulina lands a body punch. #BC#
Laszlo manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kulina connects with a nice looking jab.
Laszlo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laszlo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kulina.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laszlo walks into a jab.#T1#
Good leg kick by Kulina.
A big left from Kulina misses.
Laszlo feinted with a counter takedown.
Kulina fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laszlo.
Laszlo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kulina.
It looked like Laszlo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kulina lands with a cross.
Justin Kulina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulina thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laszlo throws a poor cross that misses
and Kulina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Kulina finds it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Laszlo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kulina throws a low kick but Laszlo moves out of range easily.
Justin Kulina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulina misses with a hook
#TD#
and Laszlo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kulina's guard.
Kulina is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Laszlo with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Laszlo wants to pass the guard but Kulina is keeping the position.
Kulina wants to stand and escape but Laszlo is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Kulina has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Laszlo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Laszlo darts in trying to clinch
and Kulina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laszlo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kulina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kulina lands a nice looking kick to the body. Laszlo takes a step back to recover.
Laszlo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kulina scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Kulina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kulina.
It looked like Laszlo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kulina tries to land a leg kick but Laszlo saw it coming and moves away.
Kulina misses with a jab to the body
and Laszlo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laszlo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kulina sprawls well. Kulina wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laszlo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kulina falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laszlo counters with a nice uppercut.
Kulina lunges at Laszlo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laszlo's hand.
Kulina has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A swing and a miss from Kulina.
Kulina lands the left hand.#T4#
A big left from Kulina misses.
Laszlo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kulina manages to circle out of the way.
Kulina is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Laszlo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kulina misses with an uppercut
enabling Laszlo to counter with a crisp jab.
Laszlo is looking to clinch but Kulina is avoiding it.
Laszlo lands a really nice looking cross but Kulina seems unphased.
Laszlo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Kulina misses with a straight left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kulina.
Kulina throws a looping overhand right but Laszlo ducks down to avoid it.
Laszlo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Laszlo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laszlo moves out of range of the leg kick from Kulina.
An attempted straight right counter from Laszlo misses the target.
Jab from Kulina.
Laszlo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Kulina misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Kulina dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Kulina gets caught flat footed, as Laszlo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulina wants to stand and escape but Laszlo is having none of it.
Laszlo throwing strikes but missing.
Laszlo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laszlo stops Kulina from standing up. #ES2#
Kulina pushes Laszlo off and gets back to his feet.
Kulina lets loose with a powerful body kick. Laszlo will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laszlo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laszlo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kulina punishes Laszlo's body with a nice straight punch.
Laszlo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kulina.
Kulina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kulina tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Laszlo is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Laszlo misses the target.
Kulina lands a lovely overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kulina.
Kulina misses with a body shot.
Laszlo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Kulina.
Justin Kulina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kulina feints and then cracks Laszlo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laszlo down.
Kulina dips to his left and cracks Laszlo with an uppercut!
That kick from Kulina tenderised Laszlo's leg. Laszlo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice cross by Kulina.
Kulina tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laszlo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kulina loads up on a big right hand but Laszlo slips the punch.#T2#
Laszlo dives in and grabs Kulina's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kulina pushes down on Laszlo's head and hops out.
Laszlo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laszlo checks the leg kick.
Laszlo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kulina, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kulina.
Kulina bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Laszlo's head backwards.
Kulina throws a jab when Laszlo was well out of range.
A low kick from Kulina is predictable there
and Laszlo counters with a straight right hand.
Kulina connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laszlo momentarily.
Laszlo shoots in looking for a takedown. Kulina tries to sprawl out of it but Laszlo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kulina manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Laszlo moves away from the strike by Kulina.
Kulina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laszlo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laszlo throwing a counter right hand but Kulina manages to avoid it.
Kulina misses with an uppercut
and Laszlo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulina fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Laszlo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Laszlo controls the position.
Laszlo tries to advance to mount but Kulina denies him. #ES2#
Kulina sneaks out the side door and pushes Laszlo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kulina misses with a hook.
Kulina looks to land a combination but Laszlo avoids it well.
Laszlo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulina throws a left and a right that both miss
and Laszlo counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Kulina misses with a left hand
letting Laszlo counter with a right hand.
Laszlo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laszlo slips a jab from Kulina.
Laszlo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kulina.
Kulina loads up on a big right hand but Laszlo slips the punch.
It looked like Laszlo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Laszlo moves forwards but Kulina connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laszlo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laszlo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kulina works Laszlo's body with a nice hook.
Kulina misses the body punch
and Laszlo counters with a straight right hand.
Kulina throws a shot from downtown. Laszlo moves away and avoids it.
Kulina looks to land a left hand but Laszlo moved out of range nicely.
Laszlo feinted with a counter takedown.
Laszlo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kulina as he avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Kulina 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Kulina throws a leg kick which misses Laszlo's front leg but catches the back leg as Laszlo tries to avoid it.
Kulina chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laszlo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laszlo slips a straight right by Kulina.
Laszlo shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice jab there from Kulina.
Laszlo misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laszlo moves in looking to clinch but Kulina pushes him off.
Kulina misses with a low kick.
Laszlo throws a looping overhand right but Kulina ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Kulina does it's job there.#T1#
Kulina fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kulina.
Laszlo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Kulina. Those never looked like landing.
Laszlo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Laszlo fails with the takedown.
Laszlo staying out of range there.
Laszlo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kulina throws a hook but Laszlo avoids it easily.
Laszlo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulina throws a wild body kick that Laszlo sees coming a mile off.
Laszlo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulina throws out the jab.
Kulina ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kulina swinging wildly here.
Jason Laszlo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kulina throws a looping overhand right but Laszlo ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Laszlo misses the target.
Laszlo checks a low kick from Kulina.
Laszlo throws the left hand but Kulina avoids the punch easily.
Kulina lunges at Laszlo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laszlo's hand.
Kulina throws a body shot but no joy.
Laszlo is looking to counter punch.
Laszlo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kulina.
Kulina misses with a low kick.
Laszlo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulina throws a low kick, looking for Laszlo's leg but Laszlo calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Laszlo misses the target.
Laszlo misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Kulina misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulina misses with a looping left.#T3#
Laszlo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kulina lands with a right hand.
Laszlo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kulina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kulina scores with a nice right hand.
Laszlo tries to clinch there but Kulina circles away.
Kulina slips a jab from Laszlo.
Kulina thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laszlo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kulina connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Laszlo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Laszlo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laszlo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laszlo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Kulina lands a right hook to the body.
That kick from Kulina tenderised Laszlo's leg. Laszlo is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Laszlo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kulina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kulina connects with a solid leg kick.
Kulina needs to keep his hands up - Laszlo had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Justin Kulina has been cut.
Kulina scores with a jab. Laszlo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kulina scores with a leg kick.
Kulina on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kulina cracks Laszlo with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Kulina comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kulina 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Kulina!
A very excited looking Justin Kulina 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:
DC 29: Rematch Bonanza
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Diesel misses with a double jab
and Laszlo counters with a two punch combo.
Diesel throws a low kick, looking for Laszlo's leg but Laszlo calmly moves out of range.
Diesel wants to clinch
and Laszlo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laszlo was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Laszlo moves out of range of the leg kick from Diesel.
Laszlo is looking to counter punch.
Diesel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laszlo scores with a nice head shot.
Laszlo moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Laszlo misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laszlo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diesel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laszlo slips under a jab from Diesel.#T1#
Laszlo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laszlo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diesel misses with a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Laszlo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Laszlo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diesel did well to prevent Laszlo getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laszlo prevents Diesel from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laszlo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Laszlo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diesel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Laszlo tries to pass. #T2##SU#
Laszlo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Diesel with the inside leg kick.
Diesel feints and then cracks Laszlo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laszlo down.
Diesel throws a leg kick that misses.
Laszlo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Laszlo.
Diesel misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Laszlo counters with a shoot takedown. Diesel fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laszlo throwing strikes but missing.
Laszlo looking to pass the guard. #T3##SU#
Laszlo stands up and waves to Diesel to follow him.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Laszlo pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Diesel.
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Laszlo slips the punch.
It looked like Laszlo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diesel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diesel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laszlo doesn't seem bothered though.
Laszlo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diesel's waist but Diesel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laszlo off to one side.
Diesel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diesel misses with a low kick. #T4#
Laszlo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diesel. Diesel obviously looking to wear him down.
Diesel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laszlo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Laszlo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diesel throws a front kick aimed at Laszlo's knee but Laszlo avoids it well.
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Laszlo uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Laszlo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diesel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diesel feints and then cracks Laszlo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laszlo down.
Diesel with a nice cross.
Diesel tries to clinch up but Laszlo circles away and keeps his distance.
Schwonckl Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel motions for Laszlo to come forward. Diesel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diesel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diesel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Laszlo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Schwonckl Diesel will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Diesel misses with a low kick.
Laszlo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diesel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diesel throws the left hand but Laszlo avoids the punch easily.
Diesel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laszlo tries to counter with a takedown but Diesel is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Laszlo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diesel, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Laszlo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Diesel throws a leg kick but Laszlo moved away.
Laszlo walks into a stiff left hand from Diesel.
A head kick by Diesel misses
and Laszlo counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laszlo closes the distance but Diesel moves to the side
and Diesel counters with a stiff right hand.
Diesel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Laszlo's shoulder, as Laszlo tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Diesel misses the target.
Laszlo throwing a counter right hand but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Laszlo checks a low kick from Diesel.
Diesel connects with a solid leg kick.
Diesel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laszlo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Laszlo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
Laszlo closes the distance and clinches up with Diesel, looking for a takedown. Laszlo pushes Diesel against the cage but Diesel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diesel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laszlo.
Diesel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laszlo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Laszlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel swings widly with a right hand
and Laszlo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laszlo ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
It looked like Laszlo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diesel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laszlo.
Laszlo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2##CL2#
Diesel moves into range and clinches up with Laszlo.
Laszlo struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laszlo's elbow. #BC#
Laszlo breaks the clinch.
Diesel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Laszlo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diesel throws a sloppy head kick and Laszlo moves out of range easily.
Laszlo throwing a counter right hand but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Diesel takes a swing at Laszlo's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Diesel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Laszlo misses the target.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Laszlo is just out of range.
Laszlo is looking to counter punch.
Laszlo checks a leg kick nicely.
Laszlo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diesel sprawls and moves away.
Laszlo blocks a jab.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diesel throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Laszlo staying out of range there.
Diesel misses with a straight right.
Diesel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Schwonckl Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Laszlo counters with a shoot takedown. Diesel fights it but they end up in guard.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Laszlo from controlling successfully.
Laszlo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Laszlo from controlling successfully.
Laszlo is really struggling to control Diesel but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Laszlo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diesel scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diesel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diesel lands a nice shot that snaps Laszlo's head back.
Laszlo catches Diesel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schwonckl Diesel 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! 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#
Laszlo ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Laszlo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diesel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diesel connects with an inside leg kick.
Laszlo keeps the fight on the outside.
Laszlo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diesel tries a low kick but Laszlo avoids it.
Diesel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Laszlo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Laszlo swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.#CL2#
Diesel clinches up with Laszlo and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laszlo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laszlo struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
#BC#
Laszlo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laszlo checks the leg kick.#T1#
Diesel delivers a nice body kick.
Diesel throws a front kick aimed at Laszlo's knee but Laszlo avoids it well.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Laszlo misses the target.
Laszlo staying out of range there.
Laszlo blocks a head kick by Diesel.
Laszlo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diesel sprawls and moves away.
Diesel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Diesel tries a head kick but it misses.
Laszlo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice sprawl there from Diesel as Laszlo shoots in.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Diesel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Laszlo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Diesel.
Jason Laszlo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Laszlo has managed to clinch.
Laszlo digs a right hand underneath Diesel's ribcage. Diesel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diesel wants to get back to striking at distance but Laszlo won't allow it.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Laszlo controls his hands.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Laszlo.
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!
Laszlo misses with some punches.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laszlo backwards.
Diesel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Laszlo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laszlo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diesel sprawls well. Diesel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laszlo gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Laszlo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diesel misses with a head kick.
Laszlo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diesel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laszlo's sensitive parts.
Laszlo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diesel throws a lazy head kick
and Laszlo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Diesel is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Schwonckl Diesel has been cut.
Crack! Laszlo connects with the perfect overhand right and Diesel falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Laszlo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Laszlo!
A victorious Jason Laszlo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DC 19: Potato vs Havran
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Lisko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laszlo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lisko.
Lisko clobbers Laszlo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick lands for Lisko.
Lisko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lisko wants to clinch up but Laszlo keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Laszlo misses the target.
Lisko motions for Laszlo to come forward. Lisko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laszlo with a hook.
Lisko misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Laszlo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lisko's guard.
Laszlo preventing the sweep.
Lisko trying to control the position.
Laszlo wants to stand and escape but instead Lisko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Lisko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lisko prevents Laszlo from getting back to his feet.
Lisko tries to free his leg and advance position but Laszlo is retaining full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lisko wants to stand but Laszlo is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lisko won't allow Laszlo to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Laszlo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lisko, pushing him back against the cage.
Laszlo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lisko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laszlo's elbow.
Lisko jumps guard but Laszlo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lisko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Laszlo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laszlo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lisko.
Lisko throws a nice looking combination but Laszlo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lisko scores with a spinning back kick!
Lisko throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Lisko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laszlo is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Laszlo misses the target.
Lisko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laszlo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lisko throws a chopping leg kick but Laszlo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Laszlo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lisko slips a jab from Laszlo.
Lisko swings for the body but Laszlo moves out of range.
Lisko throws a leg kick #TD#
and Laszlo counters with a takedown into side control.
Laszlo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lisko wants to control but Laszlo postures up.
Laszlo tries to stand but Lisko controls the position and pulls Laszlo into his guard. #T4#
Laszlo is looking to stand up but Lisko won't let him.
Laszlo wants to stand and escape but instead Lisko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Laszlo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lisko is controlling him.
Laszlo keeping full guard, as Lisko tries to pass.
Laszlo wants to get back to his feet but Lisko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Laszlo keeping moving, preventing Lisko from controlling successfully.
Laszlo wants to stand but Lisko is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Lisko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lisko digs a good body shot into Laszlo's ribs.
Lisko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lisko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lisko looks to clinch
and Lisko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laszlo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lisko throws an overhand right that lands on Laszlo's shoulder, as Laszlo tries to avoid the shot.
Laszlo ducks under a wild hook from Lisko.
Jordan Lisko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lisko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lisko throws a leg kick which misses Laszlo's front leg but catches the back leg as Laszlo tries to avoid it.
Jordan Lisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lisko misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Laszlo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lisko's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lisko has a closed guard, preventing Laszlo from standing up. #T1##SUB2#
Lisko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laszlo wants to stand but Lisko is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lisko moves away from the strike by Laszlo. #CL2#
Lisko closes the distance and pushes Laszlo back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Laszlo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Laszlo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lisko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lisko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laszlo blocks it with crossed arms.
Lisko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Laszlo up against the cage.
Lisko is trying to stall.
Lisko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Laszlo is trying to push Lisko away but Lisko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lisko looking to throw knees to the head but Laszlo is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Laszlo breaks the clinch.
Laszlo misses with a looping left.
Lisko misses with an uppercut
enabling Laszlo to counter with a crisp jab.
Lisko throws a series of punches but Laszlo avoids them all with ease.
Laszlo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lisko misses with a low kick.
Laszlo is looking to counter punch.
Lisko looks to throw a body kick
and Laszlo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laszlo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lisko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laszlo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick from Lisko is predictable there #TD#
and Laszlo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Laszlo.
Laszlo won't allow Lisko to sweep him here. #T4#
Lisko has a closed guard, preventing Laszlo from standing up.
Laszlo postures up.
Laszlo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lisko wants to sweep here but Laszlo controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Lisko isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Laszlo stacks Lisko on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Laszlo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jason Laszlo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Laszlo there.
Lisko slips a jab from Laszlo.
Lisko tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lisko tries to bum rush Laszlo with a series of wild strikes but Laszlo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laszlo attempts a counter takedown but Lisko avoids it well and moves away.
Lisko lands with a nice body punch.
Laszlo checks a leg kick.
Laszlo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lisko's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lisko takes one on the button.
Lisko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laszlo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lisko misses with a body shot
and Laszlo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laszlo moves away.#T1#
Lisko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laszlo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lisko throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Laszlo to counter with a crisp jab.
Laszlo misses the jab.
Lisko wants to slow Laszlo down by chopping away at his legs.
Laszlo circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Laszlo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Laszlo is thwarting Lisko's attempts to control the position.
Laszlo tries to stand and escape but Lisko is controlling the position.
Laszlo prevents Lisko from improving his position.#T2#
Lisko manages to get to full guard.
Laszlo is looking to stand up but Lisko won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lisko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laszlo is looking to counter punch.
Lisko tries to clinch but Laszlo moves away
and Laszlo counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Lisko throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Laszlo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Laszlo.
Laszlo is looking to stand up but Lisko won't let him.
Lisko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laszlo wants to stand but Lisko is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Lisko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Laszlo wants to get up but he can't break Lisko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lisko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Lisko looks to move away, Laszlo throws a big counter combo but Lisko just gets out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laszlo with a nice cross.
Lisko moves to clinch but Laszlo breaks away
and Laszlo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Laszlo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laszlo 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jason Laszlo!
After winning the bout, Jason Laszlo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DC Intermission 1
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Hardman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hardman misses with a body kick.
And Laszlo tries to counter it with a takedown but Hardman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hardman misses with a kick to the body
and Laszlo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Laszlo moves out of range as Hardman strikes.
Hardman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hardman misses with a kick to the body.
Laszlo avoids a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Hardman #TD2#
and Laszlo counters with a takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hardman is trying to control Laszlo's posture but Laszlo avoids it.
Hardman tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Laszlo advances to mount.
Laszlo punching from mount but Hardman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hardman gets back to half guard.
Laszlo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laszlo trying to control from Hardman's half guard. Hardman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Hardman keeps moving.
Laszlo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Hardman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laszlo 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.
Hardman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Hardman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laszlo is aware though and is defending well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Hardman keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dillon Hardman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Hardman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Laszlo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Laszlo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hardman defends it well.
Hardman moves into full guard.
Laszlo trying to control but Hardman is working from the bottom.
Laszlo advances to half guard.
Laszlo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Laszlo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hardman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Laszlo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laszlo in particular looking to stall.
Laszlo is looking to take a break and control but Hardman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hardman actively working from the bottom here.
Laszlo slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Laszlo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hardman throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Laszlo counters with a takedown into side control.
Hardman wants to get back to his feet but Laszlo is dominant here and he's now got Hardman's back!#SUB2#
Laszlo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jason Laszlo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Laszlo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hardman is defending well though. Laszlo let's go of the attempt for now.
What can Hardman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman trying to control but not successfully.
Laszlo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T1#
Hardman covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Well, with Laszlo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hardman is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hardman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Laszlo's guard. Nice work there by Hardman.
Laszlo keeping moving, preventing Hardman from controlling successfully.
Laszlo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hardman stops Laszlo from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hardman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laszlo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hardman looking to sit in guard and control but Laszlo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hardman working a defensive guard here.
Laszlo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Laszlo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Laszlo lands some shots froms side control.
Laszlo throws an elbow but Hardman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hardman is trying to control Laszlo's posture but Laszlo avoids it. #SUB2#
Laszlo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hardman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Laszlo but great work by Hardman.
Laszlo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Laszlo prevents Hardman from moving into mount.
Hardman trying to control the action but Laszlo is working from the bottom.
Laszlo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hardman has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
Hardman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hardman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Laszlo is pushing Hardman's head away, looking to escape. Hardman manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardman trying to control the action but Laszlo is working from the bottom.
Hardman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Laszlo!
Hardman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laszlo is looking to escape.
Hardman is really struggling to control Laszlo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Laszlo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hardman throws a lazy body kick
letting Laszlo counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Laszlo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Laszlo lands in his opponent's guard.
Laszlo content to stall in guard here.
Hardman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Hardman keeps moving.
Hardman looking to control.
Laszlo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardman is retaining full guard.
Dillon Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Hardman keeping moving, preventing Laszlo from controlling successfully.
Laszlo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Laszlo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardman has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hardman - that will leave a mark!
Hardman feints and then cracks Laszlo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laszlo down.
Hardman looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Laszlo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Laszlo postures up.
#SUB#
Hardman working for a triangle but Laszlo defends it easily.
Hardman is adopting a defensive guard.
Jason Laszlo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hardman wants to stand but Laszlo is controlling the position.
Hardman is trying to control the position but Laszlo postures up.
Laszlo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Hardman misses.
Laszlo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardman.
Hardman misses with a right hand
and Laszlo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target.
Hardman misses with a body punch
and Laszlo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardman lands a nice shot that snaps Laszlo's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Jason Laszlo has been cut.
Hardman tries to land a front kick but Laszlo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hardman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hardman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laszlo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardman throws a leg kick that misses. #T4##TD2#
Laszlo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hardman is trying to defend but Laszlo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Laszlo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laszlo wants to free his trapped foot but Hardman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laszlo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laszlo is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Hardman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Laszlo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laszlo 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 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Laszlo!
After winning the bout, Jason Laszlo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
EMMA 1 - Gracie vs. Larsen
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
McConnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from McConnell misses its intended target.
Laszlo avoids a punch combination nicely.
McConnell throws the left hand but Laszlo avoids the punch easily.
McConnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McConnell checks a leg kick.
McConnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laszlo.
McConnell throws a body punch but Laszlo moves out of range.
McConnell loads up on a big right hand but Laszlo slips the punch.
Laszlo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laszlo moves away.
Laszlo ducks right into an uppercut from McConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laszlo takes one on the button.
Laszlo misses with a low kick.
McConnell lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#Laszlo is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jason Laszlo has been cut.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Laszlo is looking to close the distance but McConnell sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Laszlo crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Laszlo is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Oil Check 4:
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Jason Laszlo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Pete Prescott!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Laszlo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laszlo (4) vs (0) Prescott
Laszlo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Prescott is looking to reverse the position.
Laszlo has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laszlo (6) vs (0) Prescott
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prescott can do anything to dispel that myth.
Laszlo wants to control the pace but Prescott is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prescott wants to hold on but Laszlo pushes him away.#SUB#
Laszlo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Prescott has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T1#
Prescott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Prescott has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Prescott is desperately trying to improve his position but Laszlo has a good base and remains in mount.
Laszlo wants to take Prescott's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Laszlo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Prescott is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laszlo (6) vs (2) Prescott
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Prescott pushes down on Laszlo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Prescott is looking for a kimura here.
Prescott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laszlo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Laszlo is trying is best to control the position here.
Prescott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laszlo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Prescott is working for a kimura but Laszlo is defending it quite comfortably.
Laszlo keeping hold of Prescott's head, controlling as best he can. #T4##SUB2#
Prescott is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Prescott is trying to control. Laszlo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Laszlo makes his way to full guard, as Prescott worked for a kimura.
Prescott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laszlo is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Prescott trying to control the position from guard on top but Laszlo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laszlo is pulling down on Prescott's head to control his posture. #T6#
Laszlo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Prescott wants to control from the top but Laszlo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Prescott is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Laszlo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Laszlo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laszlo (8) vs (2) Prescott
Laszlo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Prescott seems keen to control Laszlo's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laszlo stands and throws Prescott's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laszlo (11) vs (2) Prescott
Laszlo controls the position.#T8#
Prescott is looking to reverse the position.
Prescott tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Laszlo easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laszlo (13) vs (2) Prescott#SUB#
Laszlo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Prescott manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Laszlo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laszlo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T9#
Prescott wants to control but Laszlo postures up.#SUB#
Laszlo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Prescott, who protects the arm well.
Prescott struggling a bit here.#T10#
Laszlo is looking to take a break and control but Prescott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Laszlo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Prescott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Laszlo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laszlo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T11#
You can see the frustration on Prescott's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Laszlo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laszlo tries to advance to mount but can't. #T12#
Prescott struggling a bit here.
Prescott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laszlo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Laszlo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T13#
Prescott struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Laszlo is trying to get an arm triangle but Prescott is defending well. #T14#
Prescott stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SUB#
Laszlo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Prescott rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Laszlo's guard! Nice work there by Prescott! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laszlo (13) vs (4) Prescott
Laszlo controlling Prescott's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Laszlo takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Jason Laszlo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Oil Check 3
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Jason Laszlo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Saad Sadiq !
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Chris Dean and Summer Carpenter.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sadiq manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Laszlo on his heels. He'll look to pass Laszlo's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laszlo (0) vs (2) Sadiq
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laszlo keeping moving, preventing Sadiq from controlling successfully.
Sadiq wants to pass the guard but Laszlo is keeping the position.
Laszlo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Laszlo pulls Sadiq in close to prevent any damage.
Sadiq trying to control but Laszlo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laszlo has Sadiq pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Sadiq trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laszlo trying to control the position here.
Laszlo keeping moving, preventing Sadiq from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sadiq passes into half guard.
Sadiq wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laszlo keeps working.
Laszlo wants to control but Sadiq is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB2#
Laszlo is defending against the submission attempts here by Sadiq .
Sadiq works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laszlo (0) vs (5) Sadiq
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sadiq jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Laszlo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Laszlo and Sadiq has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T4#
Laszlo keeps Sadiq under control for a moment.
Sadiq working away.#T5#
Laszlo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sadiq is looking to stall here but Laszlo recovers full guard.
Sadiq pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laszlo is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Laszlo has control of Sadiq 's left arm, preventing Sadiq from doing any damage.
Sadiq looking to sit in guard and control but Laszlo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laszlo (2) vs (5) Sadiq
Laszlo looking to pass the guard.
Sadiq is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Laszlo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laszlo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadiq swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sadiq keeping moving, preventing Laszlo from controlling successfully. #T8#
Sadiq can't keep his opponent in guard - Laszlo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laszlo is looking to advance position but Sadiq won't allow it.
Sadiq has his hands clasped together around Laszlo's back. He's all about the action.
Laszlo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sadiq does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Laszlo wants to pass to mount but Sadiq is defending the position. #SUB#
Laszlo is working for a kimura but Sadiq is defending it quite comfortably.
Laszlo trying to mount his opponent but Sadiq defends it. #T10##SUB#
Laszlo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sadiq defends it well.
Laszlo trying to control from Sadiq 's half guard. Sadiq has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T11#
Laszlo postures up.
Laszlo trying to control but Sadiq is working from the bottom.
Sadiq seems keen to control Laszlo's posture.
Laszlo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadiq is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Sadiq working a defensive guard but Laszlo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laszlo (5) vs (5) Sadiq
Laszlo working away.#SUB#
Laszlo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sadiq has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Laszlo but great work by Sadiq . Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laszlo (5) vs (9) Sadiq
Sadiq trying to control the action but Laszlo is working from the bottom. #T13#
Sadiq tries to advance to mount but Laszlo denies him.
Laszlo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sadiq off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laszlo (9) vs (9) Sadiq #T14#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Laszlo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Sadiq defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Laszlo's arms. #SUB#
Laszlo looking for the RNC.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Laszlo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sadiq defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Laszlo is looking for a choke. Sadiq gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Sadiq manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laszlo (9) vs (11) Sadiq
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadiq wins on points by 11 to 9.
A very excited looking Saad Sadiq rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Oil Check 2
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Manny Perez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Jason Laszlo!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Perez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laszlo.
Laszlo shoots in but Perez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Perez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Perez as Laszlo shoots in.
Manny Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Laszlo.
Laszlo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laszlo somewhat.
Laszlo fails with the takedown#CL#
and Perez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Laszlo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Perez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laszlo wants a takedown.
#TD#
Perez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Perez (2) vs (0) Laszlo
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Perez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laszlo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (2) vs (2) Laszlo#SUB#
Perez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Laszlo has picked Perez up and slammed him! Perez can't keep hold of the triangle and Laszlo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (2) vs (5) Laszlo#T1##SUB2#
Laszlo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laszlo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Perez is not content to let Laszlo control the position.
Perez manages to get back to half guard.
Perez wants to improve his position but Laszlo is controlling well.
Perez moves into full guard.
Perez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Perez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (4) vs (5) Laszlo#SUB#
Perez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Perez trying to pass the guard but Laszlo defending well. #T3#
Laszlo is refusing to be controlled, as Perez sits in half guard.
Laszlo wants to control but Perez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Perez trying to advance position but Laszlo counters by regaining guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Perez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Laszlo is keeping the position.#T4#
Perez is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perez wants to control from the top but Laszlo keeps moving.
Perez looking to pass the guard.
Perez wants to control from the top but Laszlo keeps moving. #T5#
Perez passes Laszlo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Perez is looking to advance position but Laszlo won't allow it.
Laszlo 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.
Perez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Perez trying to control the action but Laszlo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Laszlo! Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (7) vs (5) Laszlo#T6#
Perez fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Perez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Laszlo is now in Perez's guard. A big mistake from Perez there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (7) vs (7) Laszlo
Perez wants to improve his position but instead Laszlo has moved into half guard.
Perez is looking for a sweep. Laszlo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perez gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Laszlo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Perez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Perez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Perez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perez (11) vs (7) Laszlo#T7#
Perez tries to move to mount but Laszlo blocks the move with his legs.
Perez wants to control but Laszlo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Perez tries for a kimura but Laszlo is defending well.
Perez tries to advance to mount but Laszlo denies him. #T8#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB#
Perez is trying to get an arm triangle but Laszlo is defending well. #SUB#
Perez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laszlo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Perez but great work by Laszlo. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perez (11) vs (11) Laszlo
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Perez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T9#
Perez moves into full guard.
Perez looking to control.
#SUB#
Perez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laszlo defends it easily.
Perez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laszlo is one step ahead there.
Laszlo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (11) vs (14) Laszlo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
Perez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laszlo's best efforts.
Laszlo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Perez is pressing down on Laszlo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laszlo advances to half guard. #SUB#
Perez actively working from the bottom here.
Perez is pressing down on Laszlo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Perez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Laszlo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (11) vs (17) Laszlo
Perez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laszlo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Perez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Laszlo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Perez (11) vs (19) Laszlo
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12##SUB2#
Laszlo is working for a guillotine from mount but Perez frees his head quite easily.
Perez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Laszlo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Perez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laszlo.
Perez moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Perez working for submissions but it's allowed Laszlo to get to half guard.
#T13#
Perez trying to hold on to Laszlo's head to control him but Laszlo postures up.
Perez tries to roll over but Laszlo keeps him under control.
Perez keeping hold of Laszlo's head, controlling as best he can.
Laszlo wants to free his trapped foot but Perez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Perez moves into full guard.
Perez wants to hit a sweep here but Laszlo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Perez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (11) vs (22) Laszlo#SUB2#
Laszlo working for a guillotine from mount but Perez is in no mood to give up.
Perez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perez trying to control from the bottom.
Laszlo passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (11) vs (25) Laszlo
And that's the end of the fight!
Laszlo wins on points by 25 to 11.
Jason Laszlo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Manny Perez stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'. |
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Event:
Oil Check 1
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Won Chuen Cao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Jason Laszlo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Darius Henderson and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cao clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Cao has hold of one of Laszlo's legs. Laszlo is fighting the takedown attempt but Cao gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cao (2) vs (0) Laszlo
Laszlo is adopting a defensive guard.
Cao trying to control but Laszlo is working from the bottom.
Cao looking to pass the guard.
Laszlo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cao wants to control from the top but Laszlo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laszlo holds on and takes a little breather.
Cao trying to control but Laszlo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Laszlo controlling Cao 's posture. #T1##SUB#
Cao drops back looking for a leg! Laszlo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laszlo manages to kick Cao off! Cao jumps back into Laszlo's guard.
Laszlo pulls Cao in to control the position.
Cao trying to control but Laszlo is working from the bottom.
Laszlo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cao looking to pass the guard.
Laszlo managing to control the position.
Cao tries to free his leg and advance position but Laszlo is retaining full guard. #T2#
Laszlo has Cao pulled in close to control his posture.
Cao wants to control from the top but Laszlo keeps moving.
Laszlo has his hands on Cao 's head, controlling the position.
Cao trying to control the position from guard on top but Laszlo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laszlo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laszlo keeping moving, preventing Cao from controlling successfully.
Laszlo managing to control the position.
Cao trying to control the position from guard on top but Laszlo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Cao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Laszlo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cao postures up.
Laszlo is adopting a defensive guard.
Laszlo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laszlo trying to keep a closed guard but Cao is proving a slippery customer.
Laszlo controlling the position.
Laszlo is trying to control the position but Cao postures up.
Laszlo is pulling down on Cao 's head. It's preventing any offense from Cao , at least for the moment.#T4#
Laszlo trying to control the position.
Laszlo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Cao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Laszlo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cao wants to pass the guard but Laszlo is keeping the position.
Laszlo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (5) vs (0) Laszlo
Laszlo 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.#SUB#
Cao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T5#
Laszlo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Cao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laszlo, who protects the arm well.
Cao trying to control the position but Laszlo is working away. #SUB#
Cao tries for a kimura but Laszlo is defending well. #SUB#
Cao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laszlo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laszlo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Laszlo is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Laszlo is trying to control but can't.
Laszlo is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Cao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Laszlo is concentrating on defense, preventing Cao from advancing position.
Laszlo is in trouble now - Cao has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (8) vs (0) Laszlo
Cao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laszlo gets back to half guard.#T7#
Laszlo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laszlo gets full guard.
Laszlo keeping moving, preventing Cao from controlling successfully.
Laszlo is trying to keep Cao in close.
Laszlo pulls Cao in close to his closed guard and prevents Cao from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cao postures up.
Cao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laszlo is keeping the position for now.
Laszlo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T8#
Cao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laszlo trying to control the position.
Laszlo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laszlo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cao trying to control the position from guard on top but Laszlo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laszlo has his hands on Cao 's head, controlling the position.
Cao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Laszlo trying to keep a closed guard but Cao is proving a slippery customer.
Laszlo pulls Cao in to control the position.
Cao trying to control but Laszlo is working from the bottom.
Laszlo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
More stalling from Laszlo.
Let's hope that Laszlo 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.#T10#
Cao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cao slips nicely into half guard.
Laszlo is not content to let Cao control the position.
Laszlo trying to control but Cao postures up.
Cao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laszlo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laszlo trying to hold on to Cao 's head to control him but Cao postures up.
Laszlo is pressing down on Cao 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laszlo trying to control the position here.
Laszlo is continuing to stall.#T11#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Laszlo.
Laszlo looking to control.
Laszlo pulls Cao in close to prevent any damage.
Cao 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.
Laszlo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laszlo keeping moving, preventing Cao from controlling successfully. #T12#
Laszlo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cao pushes down on Laszlo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura but Laszlo is defending well.
Laszlo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura but Laszlo is defending well.
Laszlo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cao is working away from the top position though.
Laszlo wants to get back to full guard.
Laszlo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cao is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Laszlo is defending against the submission attempts here by Cao .
#SUB#
Cao seems to be working for a kimura but Laszlo defends the submission attempt.#T13#
Cao trying to mount his opponent but Laszlo defends it.
Laszlo is holding on to half guard well.
Cao wants to control but Laszlo is keeping him busy.
Laszlo has his hands clasped together around Cao 's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura but Laszlo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cao to get the leverage.
Laszlo tries to roll over but Cao keeps him under control.
Laszlo has his hands clasped together around Cao 's back. He's all about the action.#T14#
Laszlo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laszlo controlling Cao 's posture.
Laszlo keeping moving, preventing Cao from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laszlo is pulling down on Cao 's head. It's preventing any offense from Cao , at least for the moment.
Cao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laszlo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cao takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A victorious Won Chuen Cao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dagestani Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Mustafa Womba!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Womba shoots in and drives through. Wrestler sprawls well.#TD#
Wrestler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wrestler (2) vs (0) Womba
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wrestler stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestler's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Womba is trying to control but can't.
Womba is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wrestler is staying active.
Wrestler passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wrestler (5) vs (0) Womba
You can see the frustration on Womba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrestler is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Wrestler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Womba for as long as he can get away with.
Womba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wrestler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wrestler is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Wrestler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Womba rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wrestler's guard! Nice work there by Womba! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wrestler (5) vs (2) Womba
Wrestler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wrestler wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Wrestler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Womba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Womba wants to control from the top but Wrestler keeps moving.
Wrestler controlling the position.#T4#
Wrestler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Womba preventing the sweep.
Womba is fighting to break Wrestler's control of his arms but Wrestler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wrestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Wrestler has control of Womba's left arm, preventing Womba from doing any damage.
Womba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wrestler controlling Womba's posture. #T6#
Womba looking to sit in guard and control but Wrestler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wrestler (7) vs (2) Womba
Wrestler forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wrestler.#T7#
Wrestler trying to pass the guard but Womba defending well.
Womba wants to improve his position but Wrestler is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wrestler in particular looking to stall.#T8#
Wrestler uses his free foot to push down on Womba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Womba. Score +3 for passing guard: Wrestler (10) vs (2) Womba
Wrestler controlling the pace for now.
Womba is controlling an arm, preventing Wrestler from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Wrestler content just to control the position here. #T9#
Wrestler continues to stall.
Womba wants to hold on but Wrestler pushes him away.#T10#
Womba is trying to escape the mount.
Wrestler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wrestler continues to hold on tight.
Womba tries to hold on but Wrestler pushes him away.
Wrestler controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Further stalling from Wrestler.#T12##SUB#
Wrestler is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Womba is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Womba flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Wrestler anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Womba and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Wrestler slips an arm under Womba chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Wrestler has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Wrestler is squeezing on Womba like an anaconda would it's prey. Womba fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dagestani Wrestler!
A relieved looking Dagestani Wrestler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Mustafa Womba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Warrant Officer!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Womba clinches. #TD2#
Officer manages to pull guard.
Womba passes Officer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba not doing much here.
Officer wants to improve his position but Womba is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba is keen to just control but Officer is a slippery customer.#T1#
Womba is controlling the pace.
Womba's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Officer controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Womba prevents Officer from improving his position.#T2#
Still in half guard, Womba seems content to control.
Officer is trying to maintain the position but Womba is very close to passing his half guard.
Officer is not content to let Womba control the position.
Officer tries to roll over but Womba keeps him under control.
Womba wants to pass the guard but Officer is defending well. #T3#
Officer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Womba prevents Officer from improving his position.
Womba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Officer tries to roll over but Womba keeps him under control.
Womba content to control rather than advance.
Officer keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T5#
Womba works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Womba (3) vs (0) Officer
Officer is trying to improve his position.
Womba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Officer keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Officer can do anything to dispel that myth.#T6#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Officer is not content to let Womba control the position.
A lull in the action here.#T7#
Womba trying to control the position but Officer is working away.
Womba is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T8#
Officer is not content to let Womba control the position.
Womba is staying tight to Officer's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Womba trying to control the action but Officer is working from the bottom.
Womba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Officer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Officer being controlled for a moment.
Officer is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Officer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Womba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Officer keeps working.
Womba is really struggling to control Officer but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T11#
Officer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Womba wants to control but Officer is keeping him busy.
Officer is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Womba is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Womba trying to control the position but Officer is working away. #T13#
Officer tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Officer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Womba taking a breather here. #T14#
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A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Officer is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Womba trying to control the action but Officer is working from the bottom.
Officer stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Womba takes the fight on points by 3 to 0. |
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Event:
W6 E3
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Aloisio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aloisio wants it to stay on the feet.
Aloisio thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL2#
Womba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aloisio, pushing him back against the cage.
I was talking to Aloisio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aloisio is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Aloisio pulls guard effortlessly.
Aloisio is pulling down on Womba's head. It's preventing any offense from Womba, at least for the moment.
Aloisio's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Womba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Womba is sitting in close to Aloisio's body. Aloisio has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Womba is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Womba is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Aloisio.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nicandro Aloisio!
A victorious Nicandro Aloisio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Mustafa Womba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 1 losses; Hatori Hanzo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Womba tries to clinch up but Hanzo circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Womba takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Hanzo has hold of one of Womba's legs. Womba is fighting the takedown attempt but Hanzo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Womba (0) vs (2) Hanzo
Hanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Womba is trying to keep Hanzo in close.
Hanzo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba wants to sweep here but Hanzo controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Hanzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Womba is retaining full guard.
Womba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Womba working a defensive guard but Hanzo passes into half guard.
#T2#
Hanzo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Womba trying to hold on to Hanzo's head to control him but Hanzo postures up.
Hanzo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Womba (0) vs (5) Hanzo
We've been hearing good reports from Womba's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Hanzo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Womba reaches up to try and control the position but Hanzo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Womba rolls and tries to escape and now Hanzo has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Womba (0) vs (8) Hanzo#T4#
I really don't envy Womba right now.
Hanzo avoiding Womba 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Womba's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I would not like to be Womba right now.
Hanzo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Womba's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Womba trying to control the hands but Hanzo won't let him. #T6#
Hanzo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Hanzo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hanzo gets his hands free as Womba looks to control. #T7#
Womba is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hanzo has the hooks in. Womba is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T8#
Womba trying to control the hands but Hanzo won't let him.
Hanzo controlling well, preventing Womba from escaping the position.
Womba trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Womba tries to break free.
#T9#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanzo is continuing to stall.#T10#
Womba trying to control the hands but Hanzo won't let him.
Hanzo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Womba.
Hanzo is trying to stick to Womba's back but Womba is turning into Hanzo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hanzo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Womba. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Womba (2) vs (8) Hanzo#T11#
Hanzo seems keen to control Womba's posture.
Let's hope that Hanzo 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.
Womba tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanzo is retaining full guard.
Womba wants to control from the top but Hanzo keeps moving.
Womba wants to pass the guard but Hanzo is keeping the position.#T12#
Hanzo trying to control the position here.
Womba trying to control but Hanzo is working from the bottom. #T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hanzo holds on and takes a little breather.
Womba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hanzo keeping full guard, as Womba tries to pass.
Womba trying to control but Hanzo is working from the bottom. #T14#
Womba looking to pass the guard.
Hanzo 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Womba trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hanzo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Womba (2) vs (10) Hanzo
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo wins on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Hatori Hanzo thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Mustafa Womba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Josh Peters!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Womba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Peters's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Womba (2) vs (0) Peters
Womba 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.
Womba passes Peters's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Womba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba passes into side control, despite Peters's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Womba (5) vs (0) Peters
Peters is not content to let Womba control the position. #T1##SUB#
Womba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peters has escaped the position, nice work there.
Womba trying to control the position but Peters is working away.
Peters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Womba takes a little break here. Peters wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Womba is looking to take a break and control but Peters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peters struggling a bit here.
Peters is looking for a sweep.
Peters is not content to let Womba control the position. #T3#
Peters tries to bench press Womba off him but Womba keeps the position. #SUB#
Womba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Peters tries to improve position but can't.
Womba moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Womba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peters keeps working. #T4#
Womba happy to just control the position for now.
Peters is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womba controlling the position from side mount. #T5#
Womba wants to control but Peters is keeping him busy.
Womba controls the position.
Womba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peters keeps working.
Peters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Womba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Peters trying to remain calm as Womba controls from the top position.
Peters tries to buck Womba off but Womba is having none of it.
Womba 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 Peters's shoulder. That is not cool.
Peters is not content to let Womba control the position.
Womba controls the position. #T7#
Womba wants to control but Peters is keeping him busy.
Peters can't do much from the bottom here.
Womba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peters keeps working.
Womba is really struggling to control Peters but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8#
Peters sneaks back into half guard.
Peters is in trouble now - Womba has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Womba (8) vs (0) Peters
Peters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Womba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Peters is trying desperately to improve position.
Womba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Peters is squirming around, avoiding Womba's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Womba prevents Peters from getting the reversal.
Womba moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Womba (11) vs (0) Peters
A bit of a pause in the action here. Womba controlling the positon.
Will Womba go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Womba keeps control of the position easily here as Peters tries to buck him off.
Peters wants to control his opponent's hands but Womba gets his hands free. #T11#
Peters is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Womba just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Womba trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Peters is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Womba.
#T12##SUB#
Peters is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Womba gets his way!
Womba biding his time, controlling Peters.
Womba trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T13##SUB#
Womba looking for the choke but no joy.
Will Womba go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Womba just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Will Womba go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Womba controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Womba takes the fight on points by 11 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Mustafa Womba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Jimmy Nitro!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Topper Green.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Womba looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Womba (2) vs (0) Nitro
Womba stalling.
Nitro tries to roll over but Womba keeps him under control.
Nitro won't allow Womba to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nitro has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLCADEMY . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2##SUB#
Womba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nitro is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Nitro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nitro trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Womba manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Womba (5) vs (0) Nitro
Nitro tries to reverse the position but Womba maintains control.#T4#
Womba content just to control the position here.
Nitro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nitro wants to hold on but Womba pushes him away.#T5#
Womba seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nitro is holding on tight.
Womba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nitro tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Womba controlling the pace for now.
Nitro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Womba controlling from mount.
Womba seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nitro for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Nitro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Womba (5) vs (2) Nitro
Nitro 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T8#
Nitro being controlled here momentarily.
Nitro trying to control but Womba is working from the bottom. #T9#
Nitro passes Womba's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Womba controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Womba wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Womba is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nitro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Womba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nitro controlling the action here.
Nitro wants to control but Womba is keeping him busy. #T11#
Nitro controlling the action here.
Womba is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Womba keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nitro not doing much here.
Nitro wants to take a breather but Womba is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Womba controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nitro is keen to just control but Womba is a slippery customer.
Nitro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nitro wants to control but Womba is keeping him busy. #T14#
Womba wants to improve his position but Nitro is controlling well.
Womba holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nitro trying to control from half guard but Womba is working away.
Womba controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Womba is looking to control Nitro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Womba avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Womba takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
CWC TEST 6
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ken Vrjalya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Mustafa Womba!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Womba gets caught napping as Vrjalya dives in and scores a takedown. Womba manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (0) Womba
Womba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vrjalya passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (5) vs (0) Womba#SUB#
Vrjalya is working to tighten his grip on Womba's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Womba has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Vrjalya is really squeezing tight and eventually Womba passes out! Vrjalya breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ken Vrjalya!
Ken Vrjalya seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
OWGP RIO 3
Date: Aug 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Jake Reaper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Mustafa Womba!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Womba clinches up with Reaper and pushes him back against the cage.
Womba is working for takedown but Reaper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Womba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reaper prevents it.
#TD2#
Womba turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Womba manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Reaper (0) vs (4) Womba
Reaper is trying to control Womba's posture but Womba avoids it.
Reaper tries to buck Womba off but Womba is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Womba taking a breather here.
Womba working away.#T2#
Reaper is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba working away.
Reaper is looking to reverse the position.
Reaper is working hard here to advance position.
Reaper is being controlled here. #T3#
Reaper tries to bench press Womba off him but Womba keeps the position.
Womba is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Reaper will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Reaper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Womba controlling the position from side mount. #T4##T5#
Reaper is trying to improve his position.
Reaper trying to remain calm as Womba controls from the top position.
Reaper is trying to get back to half guard.
Reaper trying to remain calm as Womba controls from the top position.#T6#
Reaper wants to control but Womba postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Reaper tries to improve position but can't.
Womba moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Reaper tries to bench press Womba off him but Womba keeps the position. #T7#
Reaper holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Reaper can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womba is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Womba working away.#T8#
Womba moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Reaper is looking to reverse the position.
Reaper wants to control but Womba postures up.#T9#
Womba in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Womba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Reaper is trying to control Womba's posture but Womba avoids it.
Womba controlling the position from side mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T11##T12#
Reaper is looking to reverse the position.
Womba controlling the position from side mount. #T13#
Reaper wants to control but Womba postures up.
Reaper is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Reaper struggling a bit here.
Womba is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Reaper will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Reaper wants to control but Womba postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reaper tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Womba wins on points by 4 to 0. |
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Event:
CWC TEST 3
Date: Aug 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; James Crazyhorse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Mustafa Womba!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Womba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crazyhorse darts in looking for a takedown but Womba gets double underhooks and turns Crazyhorse into the cage. #TD#
Crazyhorse has hold of one of Womba's legs. Womba is fighting the takedown attempt but Crazyhorse gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crazyhorse (2) vs (0) Womba
Womba trying to keep a closed guard but Crazyhorse is proving a slippery customer.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Womba looking for a sweep. Not yet Womba, not yet.
Crazyhorse is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Womba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba is trying to hold Crazyhorse in close to prevent damage but Crazyhorse has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Womba wants to control but Crazyhorse is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crazyhorse perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Womba won't allow Crazyhorse to pass to mount.
Crazyhorse works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Crazyhorse (5) vs (0) Womba
Crazyhorse content just to control the position here. #T2#
Womba is controlling an arm, preventing Crazyhorse from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Crazyhorse controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Womba is working to get back to half guard.
Crazyhorse takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crazyhorse manages to capitalize on a mistake by Womba to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crazyhorse (8) vs (0) Womba
Crazyhorse slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
Crazyhorse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Womba tries to escape the position.
Crazyhorse is riding his opponent, not letting Womba buck him off.
Womba tries to escape the position.
#T6#
I would not like to be Womba right now.
Womba is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Womba is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
We've been hearing good reports from Crazyhorse's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Crazyhorse seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Womba for as long as he can get away with.
Crazyhorse is not going to allow Womba to sit and survive in this position.
Crazyhorse has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Womba's body.
#T8#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Crazyhorse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Womba trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Womba do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T10#
I really don't envy Womba right now.
Crazyhorse just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Crazyhorse gets his hands free as Womba looks to control.
I would not like to be Womba right now.
#SUB#
Womba defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T11#
Crazyhorse not allowing Womba to control his hands.
Crazyhorse controlling from the back.#T12#
Crazyhorse is hanging on to Womba's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Womba right now.
Womba tries to escape but Crazyhorse has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Crazyhorse has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Womba's body.
#T13#
Crazyhorse gets his hands free as Womba looks to control. #T14#
Womba tries to escape but Crazyhorse has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Womba do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Crazyhorse continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazyhorse takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
CWC 236
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; James Tonal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mustafa Womba!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tonal shoots in for a double leg but Womba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Womba clinches up with Tonal and pushes him back against the cage.
Tonal tries for a takedown but Womba manages to get underhooks.
Tonal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Womba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Tonal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Womba.
Tonal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Womba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tonal after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tonal prevents it.
Womba prevents the takedown attempt.
Tonal wants a takedown but no success here.
Womba wants a takedown.
Tonal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Womba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Womba is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Womba moves into the clinch.
Womba has Tonal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tonal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tonal stops a takedown attempt from Womba.
Tonal gets underhooks to prevent Womba's takedown attempt.
Womba wants a takedown.
Womba is looking for a takedown.
Tonal wants a takedown.
#TD#
Tonal has hold of one of Womba's legs. Womba is fighting the takedown attempt but Tonal gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tonal (2) vs (0) Womba
Tonal advances to half guard.
Tonal wants to free his trapped foot but Womba is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Womba tries to get to full guard but Tonal has control of the leg. #T2#
Tonal not doing much here.
Womba tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tonal has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonal (5) vs (0) Womba#T3#
Tonal controlling the pace for now.
Tonal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Womba for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Womba tries to improve his position but instead Tonal has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tonal (8) vs (0) Womba
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T5#
Tonal keeps control of the position as Womba tries to break free.
Tonal controls the position.#T6#
Womba trying to control the hands but Tonal won't let him.
Womba is holding onto Tonal's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
We've been hearing good reports from Tonal's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tonal is riding his opponent, not letting Womba buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tonal avoiding Womba 's attempts to control his hands.
Womba is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tonal.
Tonal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
I really don't envy Womba right now.
Tonal not allowing Womba to control his hands.
Tonal is riding his opponent, not letting Womba buck him off. #T8#
Womba wants to control his opponent's hands but Tonal gets his hands free.
Tonal biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tonal's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9##SUB#
Tonal has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
What can Womba do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tonal controlling well, preventing Womba from escaping the position.
#T10#
Womba is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tonal.
Tonal avoiding Womba 's attempts to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T11#
Womba trying to control the action but Tonal just sinks the hooks in.
Tonal is riding his opponent, not letting Womba buck him off.
Womba rolls, trying to escape but Tonal keeps control of the position.
#T12#
Womba is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Womba tries to break free.
Womba trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tonal biding his time, controlling Womba. #T13#
Tonal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tonal is hanging on to Womba's back as he tries to escape.
#T14#
Tonal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Womba.
Womba rolls, trying to escape but Tonal keeps control of the position.
Womba is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonal takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
CACC 217
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mustafa Womba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Kronos Doomsday!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Doomsday closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Doomsday stops a takedown attempt from Womba.
Womba wants a takedown but no success here.
Womba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Doomsday after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Womba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Womba is trying to drag Doomsday to the mat but Doomsday just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Doomsday prevents a takedown attempt there.
Womba is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Doomsday gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Womba (0) vs (2) Doomsday
Womba trying to control from the bottom.
Doomsday is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
It looks like Doomsday might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Doomsday frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Womba (0) vs (5) Doomsday#T2#
Doomsday sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Womba wants to control but Doomsday is having none of it.
Doomsday takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Womba is just holding on here. Doomsday manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Womba (0) vs (8) Doomsday#T4#
Doomsday slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Womba tries to roll but Doomsday sticks to his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Good control from Doomsday.#T5#
Doomsday is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Doomsday the control monster continue. Boring.#T6#
Womba tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doomsday is riding his opponent, not letting Womba buck him off.
Well, with Doomsday on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Womba is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Womba has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Womba's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Doomsday's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
More stalling from Doomsday.#T9#
Let's hope that Doomsday 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.#T10#
Doomsday is not going to allow Womba to sit and survive in this position. #T11#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Womba trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Womba tries to escape the position.
Doomsday slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T13#
Womba tries to roll but Doomsday sticks to his back.
Doomsday just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Doomsday avoiding Womba 's attempts to control his hands. #T14#
Good control from Doomsday.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mustafa Womba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Theodore Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Womba.
Womba shoots for a takedown but Rothschild saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rothschild tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Womba doesn't manage to clinch there - Rothschild circles away.
Womba seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Rothschild has closed the distance and engaged Womba in a clinch.
Rothschild stops a takedown attempt from Womba.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Womba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rothschild has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Womba clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Womba (0) vs (4) Rothschild#SUB2#
Rothschild has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Womba is in real trouble here. Rothschild gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Womba is tapping out! Rothschild wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Theodore Rothschild! |
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Event:
Syn Gusmao vs Barbosa
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Crazyhorse misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Crazyhorse moves into the clinch.
Womba is trying to pull guard but Crazyhorse turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Crazyhorse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Crazyhorse pushes Womba up against the cage in a clinch.
Womba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crazyhorse has him pressed against the cage.
Crazyhorse prevents Womba from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Womba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Crazyhorse pushes Womba up against the cage in a clinch.
Crazyhorse displaying some good clinch control by pressing Womba up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Crazyhorse breaks from the clinch.
Crazyhorse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Crazyhorse clinches with his opponent.
#T1##BC#
Womba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Womba throws a sloppy head kick and Crazyhorse moves out of range easily.
Crazyhorse is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Womba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Womba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crazyhorse is out of range.
Crazyhorse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Womba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Womba lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crazyhorse has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Crazyhorse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crazyhorse throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Mustafa Womba has been cut.
Womba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crazyhorse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crazyhorse misses with a head kick.
It looked like Womba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Womba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crazyhorse.
A head kick misses from Womba.
Womba avoids a kick to the body.
It appears Womba was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2##CL2#
Crazyhorse has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Womba breaks the clinch.
Womba tries a head kick but it misses.
Womba swats away the attempt to clinch by Crazyhorse.
Womba throws a nice looking combination but Crazyhorse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Crazyhorse rushes Womba and presses him up against the cage.
Come on Crazyhorse - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Womba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crazyhorse pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Womba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Womba gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Crazyhorse counters with a series of strikes. Womba will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crazyhorse throws a body punch but Womba moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Crazyhorse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crazyhorse has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 9:10
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Crazyhorse! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Womba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Womba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Womba missing with knees to the body.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Womba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Womba trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
#TD2#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba stops Smith from standing up.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
Smith controlling Womba's posture. #T1#
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Womba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith pushing down on Womba's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womba is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Smith throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Womba has his hands clasped together but Smith breaks the hold and Womba is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Smith! |
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