Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C414: Duran vs Gunnarsson II
Date: Apr 27, 2025

#R1#
Laurez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Laurez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Laurez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Laurez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Laurez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva throws a body punch but Laurez moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Laurez misses.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Laurez 's belly button to the back.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Laurez counters with a leg kick.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Laurez counters with an outside leg kick.
Silva misses with a hook
and Laurez counters with a nice leg kick.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laurez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Laurez ducks down to avoid it.
Laurez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot.
Laurez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Laurez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Manuel Silva has been cut.
Laurez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Manuel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Laurez counters with a nice body shot.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Laurez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laurez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Laurez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Laurez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laurez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Laurez counters with a crisp right hand that drops Silva! Laurez lets Silva back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Silva is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Laurez counters with a left to the body.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Laurez counters with a right hand from hell and Silva is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teofomo Laurez !
Post fight, Teofomo Laurez took to the microphone: 'Who was that fool?'.

Event: C406: Adofo vs Cheese II
Date: Mar 30, 2025

#R1#
Laurez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laurez .
Laurez throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Laurez lands a really nice looking cross but Chai seems unphased.
Chai throws a series of punches but Laurez moves out of range.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Laurez slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Laurez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laurez .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laurez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laurez takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Laurez ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Laurez flicks out a counter leg kick but Chai steps away.
Chai walks into a jab.
Chai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Laurez backs up against the cage.
Laurez stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Chai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Chai has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Laurez trying to control from the bottom.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Laurez defending well.
Laurez is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Chai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Laurez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chai.
Chai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Laurez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chai jumps into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Laurez is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Laurez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chai throws a strike aimed at the side of Laurez 's head but Laurez avoids it well.
Laurez tries to improve position but can't.
Chai working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Laurez dodges the ground and pound from Chai.
Laurez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chai working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chai in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Laurez struggling a bit here.
Chai has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chai working the ground and pound but Laurez is defending the strikes.
Chai creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Laurez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Chai in side control, throwing shots but Laurez defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laurez is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Chai throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Laurez works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T4#
Chai throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Laurez to regain full guard.
Laurez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chai throwing strikes from guard but Laurez blocks nicely.
Laurez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laurez 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shahriyar Chai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chai connects with a body shot.
Chai cracks Laurez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laurez .
Laurez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Laurez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laurez .
Laurez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chai's sensitive parts.
Shahriyar Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurez cracks a nice hook into Chai's ribs.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Laurez . Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai throws a one two combo.
Chai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Laurez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Laurez tried to score with a low kick but Chai checks it.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laurez at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laurez .
Laurez blocks a jab.
Chai backing away here, and Laurez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Laurez throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Chai misses with a right hand
and Laurez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Laurez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laurez thuds his right hand into Chai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Shahriyar Chai has been cut.
A cross from Laurez lands.
Laurez looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Shahriyar Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai misses with a hook. Laurez ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Laurez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laurez with a jab.
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chai punishes Laurez 's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laurez .
Laurez connects with a right hand. Chai shakes it off.
Laurez moves forwards but Chai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laurez can do to turn this around?
Laurez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Laurez thumps Chai with a low kick.
Laurez scores with a jab to the head.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laurez .
Laurez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice cross by Chai.#T4#
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Laurez is just out of range.
Laurez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Chai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laurez just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai takes a swing at Laurez 's ribcage but misses.
Laurez throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laurez throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laurez pushes Chai away with a front kick.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Laurez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chai with a body shot.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laurez was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Teofomo Laurez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shahriyar Chai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Chai misses the body punch
enabling Laurez to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Laurez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chai swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Laurez to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Laurez 's shoulder, as Laurez tries to avoid the shot.
Laurez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chai in his tracks.
Laurez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurez scores with a leg kick.
Laurez tries a low kick but Chai avoids it.
Laurez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Chai moves out of range of the body kick from Laurez .
Chai throws a big counter combination but Laurez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laurez doesn't seem phased though.
Chai takes a swing at Laurez 's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Laurez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Laurez scores with a four punch combination!
Teofomo Laurez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai looks to land a combination. Laurez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Laurez counters with a leg kick.
Laurez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Laurez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Laurez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laurez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Chai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Laurez .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai tests Laurez 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laurez throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Laurez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laurez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Laurez moved out of range.
Laurez throws a nice head kick!
Chai lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Chai looks to land a right hand but Laurez moved out of range.
Chai works the jab nicely.
Laurez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laurez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai goes for a double leg but Laurez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laurez continues to drive forward.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Laurez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai tries to work over Laurez 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laurez misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Laurez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laurez .
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laurez .
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Chai staying out of range there.
Chai takes one to the chin there.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laurez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chai connects with a right hand. Laurez shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laurez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laurez was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Laurez walks into a left hand.
Laurez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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 Shahriyar Chai.
Well Chai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shahriyar Chai!
Shahriyar Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sunrise 17
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Laurez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Laurez moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Laurez throws a wild body kick that Thibodeaux sees coming a mile off.
Thibodeaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Laurez was well out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot
and Laurez counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Laurez saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laurez .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Laurez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Laurez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right handed body shot lands from Laurez .
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but Laurez blocks with his arms.
Our sources have told us that Thibodeaux has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Thibodeaux cracks Laurez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Laurez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Thibodeaux there.
Laurez misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laurez moves away.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laurez moves away.
Thibodeaux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laurez on the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Laurez .
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Laurez takes one on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Thibodeaux.
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!
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Laurez is out of range. #T2#
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Laurez counters with an inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laurez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Laurez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Laurez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laurez misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Laurez 's ribcage but misses.
Laurez jabs Thibodeaux to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Laurez drives through and clinches with Thibodeaux against the ropes.
Laurez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thibodeaux up against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
Thibodeaux connects with a nice looking jab.
Laurez blocks a jab.
A low kick from Thibodeaux misses
and Laurez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thibodeaux shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to the head.
Laurez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thibodeaux on the side of the head.
Laurez scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thibodeaux, as that shot connected.
Laurez throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body
enabling Laurez to counter with a crisp jab.
Laurez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laurez throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Teofomo Laurez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Laurez is just out of range.
Thibodeaux tests Laurez 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thibodeaux thows a leg kick but Laurez checks it
enabling Laurez to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Laurez counters with a left to the body.
Thibodeaux is looking to slow Laurez down with leg kicks.
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Laurez counters with a leg kick.
Darius Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Laurez moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux thumps Laurez with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Laurez - just one landing.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Laurez 's ribcage but misses.
Laurez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux connects with a right hand. Laurez shakes it off.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Laurez moved out of range.
Thibodeaux lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Laurez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux connects with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Laurez is out of range.
Laurez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laurez can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Laurez moves out of range.
Laurez misses with a body shot
and Thibodeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Laurez 's shoulder, as Laurez tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux. Beautiful body shot.
Thibodeaux lands a right hook to the body.
Thibodeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Laurez moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick
and Laurez counters with a low kick, right behind Thibodeaux 's knee.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laurez ducks right into an uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Laurez wants to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Laurez moves out of range.
Laurez throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurez thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux's body.
Laurez blocks a jab.
Laurez throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laurez moves away.
Laurez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Laurez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Laurez throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
Laurez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a spinning back kick!
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Laurez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laurez throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Laurez needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laurez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Laurez counters with an outside leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laurez sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Thibodeaux misses with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux sets himself, and Laurez steps forward looking for the clinch! Thibodeaux avoids it this time.
Thibodeaux is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
enabling Laurez to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laurez lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot
and Laurez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Laurez closes the distance and pushes Thibodeaux back into the ropes.
Laurez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Laurez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laurez lands with a right to the head.
Laurez struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
Thibodeaux works the jab nicely.#KD2#
Laurez scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Thibodeaux to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Laurez away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Thibodeaux got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux throws a nice looking combination but Laurez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darius Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#KD2#
Laurez cracks Thibodeaux with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Thibodeaux is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Thibodeaux is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Teofomo Laurez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thibodeaux 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teofomo Laurez !
Teofomo Laurez took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Who was that fool?'.

Event: Apex Series 2
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
N Move moves in looking to clinch but Laurez pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Laurez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
N Move lands a nice shot that snaps Laurez 's head back.
N Move tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
N Move looks to land a right hand but Laurez moved out of range.
Laurez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laurez thumps N Move with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from N Move 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 Laurez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laurez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Laurez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
N Move rushes Laurez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Laurez lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Laurez .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
N Move can't find room to land a body shot as Laurez controls the action.
Laurez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laurez blocks the elbow strike.
N Move pushes off an throws an elbow but Laurez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Laurez lands with a light punch inside.
Laurez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laurez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Laurez controlling the action here for a moment.
Laurez takes an elbow to the temple.
N Move tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laurez 's elbow.
Laurez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laurez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
N Move definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from Laurez .
N Move gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Laurez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with N Move's elbow.
Laurez just leaning against N Move, taking a breather.
N Move tries to work over Laurez 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laurez cracks N Move with a nice body shot.
N Move's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
N Move misses with a body punch.
Laurez misses with a punch to the body.
Laurez avoids a wild elbow strike from N Move.
Good body shot from Laurez .
Laurez has N Move pressed against the cage.
Laurez lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
N Move creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Laurez just leaning against N Move, taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Laurez .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Laurez .
Laurez tries a body shot but N Move blocks it.
Laurez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with N Move's elbow.
Laurez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laurez .
Laurez has N Move pushed against the cage.
Laurez works on N Move's body with a couple of short punches.
Laurez scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Laurez .
N Move is leaning against Laurez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Laurez .
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Laurez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Laurez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
N Move misses with a punch to the body.
Laurez scores with a hook to the body.
Laurez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teofomo Laurez dominated that round.
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#
N Move avoids the body shot from Laurez .
Laurez scores with a jab.
Laurez connects with a good right hand that stumbles N Move. N Move circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
N Move lands a jab to the head.
Laurez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
N Move stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick lands for Laurez .
N Move throws a looping overhand right but Laurez ducks down to avoid it.
Laurez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laurez lands with a nice body kick.
N Move tries to clinch but Laurez is having none of it.
Laurez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. N Move looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stickem N Move seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
N Move misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Laurez counters with a nice body shot.
Teofomo Laurez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
N Move rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laurez counters with a left to the body.
Stickem N Move has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teofomo Laurez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Laurez digs a good hook to N Move's body.
Laurez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
N Move throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Laurez counter with a right hand. #CL#
N Move closes the distance and clinches.
N Move throws an elbow but it misses.
N Move misses with a punch on the inside.
N Move creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
N Move pushes off an throws an elbow but Laurez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
N Move doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
N Move misses with a short punch on the inside.
N Move looks to throw an elbow but misses.
N Move misses with a shot to the kidneys.
N Move misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
N Move throws an elbow that misses.
N Move pushes off an throws an elbow but Laurez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
N Move can't find room to land a body shot as Laurez controls the action.
Laurez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
N Move lands an elbow inside that Laurez shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Teofomo Laurez has been cut.
Laurez blocks an elbow strike from N Move.
N Move pushes off an throws an elbow but Laurez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
N Move throws an elbow but it misses.
N Move struggles to land a body shot inside as Laurez controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
N Move tries to work over Laurez 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laurez .
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 Stickem N Move will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Teofomo Laurez '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#
N Move misses with a leg kick
and Laurez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Laurez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
N Move throws out a powerful jab.
N Move lands with a nice body punch.
Laurez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Laurez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
N Move misses with a lunging right hand
and Laurez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
N Move misses with a right hand
and Laurez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
N Move misses with a lunging right hand
and Laurez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Laurez ducks right into an uppercut from N Move.
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!
Laurez cracks N Move with an open hand slap.
N Move rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laurez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
N Move swings away with a body shot that misses
and Laurez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laurez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down N Move rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
N Move lands a glancing blow to the side of Laurez 's head.
Donk. N Move catches Laurez right on the button with a cross.
N Move scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
N Move throws an off balance right hand
and Laurez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
N Move tries to bum rush Laurez with a series of wild strikes but Laurez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from N Move. Laurez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laurez jabs N Move to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - N Move looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decent striking displayed by Laurez there.
N Move takes a swing at Laurez 's ribcage but misses. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Laurez .
Laurez ducks under a wild hook from N Move.
A jab from N Move does it's job there.
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!
N Move throws a looping overhand right but Laurez ducks down to avoid it.
N Move getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
N Move throws a shot from downtown. Laurez moves away and avoids it.
N Move misses with an uppercut
and Laurez counters with a straight right hand.
N Move takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laurez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
N Move slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Laurez .
N Move misses with an uppercut
and N Move takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Teofomo Laurez .
Well Laurez 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teofomo Laurez !
Post fight, an emotional Teofomo Laurez said 'Who was that fool?'.

Event: Sunrise 9
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Slim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slim misses with a hook
and Laurez counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Slim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laurez tries to land a leg kick but Slim saw it coming and moves away.
Laurez looks to land a right hand but Slim moved out of range.
Laurez misses with a leg kick.
Laurez dodges the punch combination from Slim.
A quick step to the side and Laurez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laurez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Laurez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Slim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slim connects with a nice looking jab.
Laurez ducks under a wild hook from Slim.
It looked like Laurez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Laurez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slim. That did some damage!#CL2#
Slim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Slim. #BC#
Laurez breaks from the clinch.
Slim throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Slim misses with a kick to the body
and Slim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laurez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slim tries to clinch but Laurez moves away
and Laurez counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Slim tries to clinch but Laurez moves out of range.
Slim takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slim walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Barbados Slim has been cut.
Slim misses with a body shot.
As Slim backs away, Laurez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Slim misses with a body kick.
Laurez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Slim avoids it.
Barbados Slim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laurez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slim lands with a kick to the temple. Laurez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Teofomo Laurez has been cut.
Slim throws a leg kick
and Slim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laurez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slim.
Slim throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Barbados Slim will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Laurez 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Slim misses with an uppercut
and Laurez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick lands for Slim.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laurez 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 Slim has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slim and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laurez in his tracks.
Good shot there by Slim.
Slim throws a leg kick
and Laurez counters with a good low kick that Slim was not able to check.
Laurez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slim throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurez throws a leg kick that misses.
Laurez swings for the body but Slim moves out of range.
Laurez moves out of range of the strikes.
Slim lands a jab.
Teofomo Laurez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Slim throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laurez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laurez with the inside leg kick.
Laurez misses with a straight left.
Barbados Slim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Slim
and Laurez counters with a stiff right hand.
Slim misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Slim clinches up with Laurez and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Laurez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slim has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Slim has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Laurez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Slim swings away with a body shot that misses
and Laurez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slim's knee momentarily.
Slim throws a head kick that misses.
Laurez cracks Slim with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Slim throws the kick towards the body but Laurez avoids it.#T2#
Laurez throws a shot to the body.
Slim throws the kick towards the body but Laurez avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laurez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slim moves in looking to clinch but Laurez pushes him off.
Laurez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Slim just misses with a punch to the body.
Slim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Laurez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laurez misses with a body punch
enabling Slim to counter with a crisp jab.
Slim misses with a jab to the body
and Laurez counters with a straight right hand.
Slim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Laurez !
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Barbados Slim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Laurez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laurez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laurez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laurez lands with a hook. Slim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laurez lands a head kick that sends Slim down! Slim is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! Laurez is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Teofomo Laurez !

Event: Sunrise 6
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Laurez misses with a body shot
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Teofomo Laurez has been cut.
Laurez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Collins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laurez . Laurez obviously looking to wear him down.
Laurez misses with a hook
and Collins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laurez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Collins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Laurez tenderised Collins's leg. Collins is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Collins walks into a stiff left hand from Laurez .
Laurez connects with an inside leg kick.
Collins connects with a quick right hand that sends Laurez tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Devon Collins!
Devon Collins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCC 69
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
TheNineteenth takes a swing at Laurez 's ribcage but misses.
Laurez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
TheNineteenth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Laurez misses the target.
Laurez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laurez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
TheNineteenth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
TheNineteenth misses with an uppercut
and Laurez counters with an outside leg kick.
TheNineteenth throws a hook but Laurez avoids it easily.
Laurez half committed to a counter leg kick.
TheNineteenth throws a right hand that Laurez ducks under and follows up with a left that Laurez also avoids with ease.
Laurez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheNineteenth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laurez counters with a nice low kick that buckles TheNineteenth's knee momentarily.
TheNineteenth throws a right hand that misses
and Laurez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Laurez 's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Laurez .
TheNineteenth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
TheNineteenth slips a jab from Laurez .
TheNineteenth throws out a counter right but Laurez avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - TheNineteenth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laurez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
TheNineteenth throws a hook but Laurez avoids it easily.
Laurez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
TheNineteenth throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Laurez counters with a nice right hand that sends TheNineteenth toppling to the canvas! TheNineteenth scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Laurez finish him?!#ROC#TheNineteenth is rocked!
Laurez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and TheNineteenth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
TheNineteenth is still on wobbly legs! Can Laurez finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laurez connects with a leg kick.
TheNineteenth seems to have recovered his senses.
TheNineteenth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Laurez counters with a low kick, right behind TheNineteenth 's knee.
TheNineteenth throws a hook but Laurez blocks it.
TheNineteenth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Laurez counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Laurez feints and then cracks TheNineteenth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow TheNineteenth down.
TheNineteenth throws a right hand that misses
and Laurez counters with a body kick.
Laurez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laurez takes one to the chin there.
A combination from TheNineteenth does no damage.
TheNineteenth misses with a right hand
and Laurez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
RollBack TheNineteenth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TheNineteenth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
TheNineteenth throws a body punch but Laurez moves out of range.
TheNineteenth throws a looping overhand right but Laurez ducks down to avoid it.
Laurez slips under a jab from TheNineteenth.
Laurez tried to counter with a leg kick but TheNineteenth avoided it.
TheNineteenth looks to throw the jab but Laurez is out of range. #T3#
TheNineteenth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
TheNineteenth looks to score with a jab to the body but Laurez is just out of range.
Laurez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
TheNineteenth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
TheNineteenth misses with a body shot.
Jab from TheNineteenth.
Laurez scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheers as TheNineteenth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laurez doesn't seem phased though.
Laurez scores with a push kick.
TheNineteenth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
TheNineteenth misses with a hook
and Laurez counters with a low kick, right behind TheNineteenth 's knee. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laurez lands an overhand right.
TheNineteenth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laurez counters with a straight right hand.
TheNineteenth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
TheNineteenth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laurez can pounce on him.
TheNineteenth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
TheNineteenth walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Laurez swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teofomo Laurez !

Event: CCC 55 : Jankovic vs Ortega
Date: Jul 26, 2024

#R1#
Ngam Chit tests Laurez 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ngam Chit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laurez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ngam Chit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick from Laurez , right into the meat of the thigh.
Ngam Chit misses with a hook to the body
and Laurez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laurez connects with the punch.
Jab by Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ngam Chit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ngam Chit connects with a leg kick.
Ngam Chit cracks Laurez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ngam Chit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laurez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ngam Chit misses with an uppercut. Laurez saw that one coming.
Laurez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Laurez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ngam Chit scores with a head kick.
Laurez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laurez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That kick from Ngam Chit tenderised Laurez 's leg. Laurez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ngam Chit scores with a punch to the head.
Ngam Chit misses with an uppercut
and Laurez counters with a thumping low kick.
Ngam Chit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ngam Chit throws a right hand that misses
and Laurez counters with a low kick, right behind Ngam Chit 's knee.
Ngam Chit looks to score with a jab to the body but Laurez is just out of range.
Ngam Chit misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ngam Chit misses the jab.
Ngam Chit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ngam Chit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ngam Chit throws a hook but Laurez blocks it.#T2#
Ngam Chit misses with a left hand
and Laurez counters with a straight right hand.
Laurez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Ngam Chit misses.
A slow jab from Ngam Chit misses its intended target.
Ngam Chit misses with a wild body shot.
Ngam Chit delivers a nice body kick.
Ngam Chit lands with an overhand left.
Ngam Chit misses with a wild body shot.
Ngam Chit misses with an uppercut
and Laurez counters with a right hand to the body.
It looks like Ngam Chit has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ngam Chit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laurez manages to avoid it.
Ngam Chit misses with a looping right.
Ngam Chit misses with a straight left.
Ngam Chit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laurez tries a quick counter leg kick but Ngam Chit is wise to it.#T3#
Laurez avoids the body shot from Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit slips a jab from Laurez .
Ngam Chit misses with a lunging right hand
and Laurez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ngam Chit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ngam Chit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ngam Chit cracks Laurez with a good jab.
Laurez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ngam Chit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ngam Chit misses with a head kick.
Laurez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ngam Chit.
A nice side step and Laurez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ngam Chit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ngam Chit.
Laurez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ngam Chit cracks Laurez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ngam Chit is looking to chop away at Laurez 's legs. #T4#
Ngam Chit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laurez defending well as Ngam Chit loads up on a big left hand.
Ngam Chit looks to throw the jab but Laurez is out of range.
Laurez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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!
Ngam Chit throws a good cross that connects.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit misses with a leg kick
and Laurez counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Ngam Chit is rocked!
Ngam Chit throws a leg kick
and Laurez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oh Ngam Chit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ngam Chit is breathing heavily.
Laurez lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Ngam Chit head around and knocks him out cold! Laurez hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teofomo Laurez !

Event: CCC 40 : Helpmann vs Bekzod
Date: Jun 21, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Laurez misses.
Ness misses the shot to the body.
Laurez blocks a jab.
Laurez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Laurez misses the body punch
and Laurez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ness swings widly with a right hand
and Laurez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ness fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ness with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Greight Ness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ness lands with an overhand left.
Laurez lands a slapping body shot.
Laurez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ness has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Laurez throws a big shot that misses.
Ness misses with a lunging right hand
letting Laurez counter with a right hand.
Laurez misses the shot to the body.
Laurez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ness throws out the jab.
Ness lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ness misses with an uppercut
letting Laurez counter with a right hand.
Ness connects with a body shot that sends Laurez 's belly button to the back.
Ness throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laurez counters with a straight right hand.
Laurez is looking to slow Ness down with leg kicks.
Laurez throws a body punch but Ness moves out of range. #T2#
Ness throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laurez counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ness throws an off balance right hand
letting Laurez counter with a right hand.
Ness rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Laurez counters with a nice right hand that sends Ness toppling to the canvas! Ness scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Laurez finish him?!#ROC#Ness is rocked!
Ness avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ness! But no joy.
Ness is still on wobbly legs! Can Laurez finish him?
Ness misses with a body punch
and Laurez scores with a counter punch that sends Ness to the canvas! Laurez smells blood - he's punishing Ness with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ness has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teofomo Laurez !

Event: RSE 78:
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Sokolov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laurez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Sokolov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laurez 's guard.
Laurez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sokolov controls the pace.
Sokolov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sokolov lands a couple of digs.
Laurez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laurez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sokolov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laurez being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokolov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Sokolov throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sokolov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've been hearing that Sokolov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sokolov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sokolov stands up over Laurez , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sokolov wants to control from the top but Laurez keeps moving.
Sokolov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laurez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sokolov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laurez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sokolov throwing strikes but missing.
Sokolov throwing strikes from guard but Laurez blocks nicely. #T2#
Sokolov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Laurez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokolov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sokolov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laurez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sokolov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sokolov stopping the sweep attempt from Laurez .
Sokolov is looking to work some ground and pound but Laurez has wrist control.
Sokolov is pushing down on Laurez 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laurez is fighting to maintain full guard but Sokolov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sokolov is controlling the pace.
Sokolov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laurez keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Sokolov seems to be working for a kimura but Laurez defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sokolov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laurez defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokolov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokolov 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.
Sokolov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sokolov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laurez 's head. #T4##SUB#
Sokolov is trying to work for a kimura but Laurez is defending well.
Sokolov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokolov is looking to take a break and control but Laurez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sokolov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Laurez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sokolov.
Sokolov thows a huge punch but Laurez dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Sokolov there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laurez trying to control here.
Laurez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Sokolov dominated that round.
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##TD#
Sokolov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sokolov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laurez can do to turn this around?
Sokolov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sokolov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sokolov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sokolov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laurez 's head.
Sokolov controlling the action here.
Sokolov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sergei Sokolov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sokolov trying to control the action but Laurez is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sokolov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laurez defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokolov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sokolov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laurez defending well though.
Laurez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Laurez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sokolov.
Sokolov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laurez keeps working.
Sokolov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sokolov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sokolov winds up and cracks Laurez with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Sokolov wants to work for an arm triangle but Laurez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Sokolov thows a huge punch but Laurez dodges it nicely.
Sokolov trying to mount his opponent but Laurez defends it.
Laurez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sokolov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Sokolov is working for a submission of some sort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Laurez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sokolov in particular looking to stall.
Sokolov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laurez 's head. #T3##SUB#
Sokolov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sokolov thows a huge punch but Laurez dodges it nicely.
Sokolov is nestled in close to Laurez , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sokolov lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Sokolov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sokolov is looking to take a break and control but Laurez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sokolov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sokolov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sokolov lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Sokolov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sokolov lands with a punch from half guard.
Sokolov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laurez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laurez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sokolov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sokolov throwing strikes from guard but Laurez blocks nicely.
Sokolov advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokolov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sokolov lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Sokolov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sokolov shoots in and drives through. Laurez sprawls well.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Laurez enables Sokolov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Laurez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sokolov is standing up over Laurez . Laurez looks to escape but Sokolov dives into side control. #REVB#
Laurez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sokolov.
Sokolov throws an elbow but Laurez slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Laurez 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sokolov scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sokolov lands some shots froms side control.
Sokolov working the ground and pound.#T1#
Sokolov working away.
Sokolov lands a few punches from side control.
Sokolov advances nicely into full mount.
The referee warns Laurez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sokolov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Laurez hang on?
Sokolov cracks Laurez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sokolov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC#Laurez is rocked!#SUB#
Sokolov goes for an armbar but Laurez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Laurez .
Sokolov wants to stand up but Laurez is controlling him.
Sokolov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Teofomo Laurez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Sokolov working for a triangle but Laurez defends it easily.
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!
Laurez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sokolov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokolov, not yet.
Sokolov working a defensive guard here.
Laurez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sokolov is looking to stand up but Laurez isn't so interested in that idea.
Laurez wanted to stand there but Sokolov had control of the position. #T3#
Sokolov working a defensive guard here.
Sokolov pulls Laurez in to control the position.
Sokolov continues to stall.
Sergei Sokolov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laurez looking to sit in guard and control but Sokolov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sokolov works over Laurez with some ground and pound from guard.#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.
Sokolov tries to free his leg and advance position but Laurez is retaining full guard.
Sokolov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Laurez 's head.
Sokolov is stalling in the full guard.
Sokolov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sokolov looking to pass the guard.
Sokolov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Laurez keeps the fight on the outside.
Laurez throws a low kick but Sokolov moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Sokolov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sokolov, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Sokolov!
Sergei Sokolov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RSE 68:
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
McCewen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCewen looks to land a left hand but Laurez moved out of range nicely.
McCewen throws a right and a left that Laurez avoids nicely.
We've been informed that McCewen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Laurez staying out of range there.
It looked like Laurez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCewen.
McCewen dips to his left and cracks Laurez with an uppercut!
Laurez slips under a jab from McCewen.
A quick step to the side and Laurez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCewen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laurez . That did some damage!
McCewen throws a nice looking combination but Laurez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCewen misses with a left hand
and McCewen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCewen misses with a straight right.
McCewen throws a shot from downtown. Laurez moves away and avoids it.
McCewen lands a nice shot that snaps Laurez 's head back.
Laurez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCewen misses with a body shot.
Callum McCewen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCewen jabs Laurez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from McCewen misses its intended target.
Laurez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
McCewen moves out of range as Laurez throws a body kick.
McCewen scores with a jab.
Laurez throws a hook to the side of McCewen's head but McCewen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laurez 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCewen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laurez scrambles back to his feet.
Laurez ducks under a wild hook from McCewen.
McCewen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've been told by Laurez 's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCewen lands a right hook to the body.
McCewen misses with a double jab.
McCewen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCewen throws a low kick but Laurez avoids it.
Laurez is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by McCewen there.
McCewen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCewen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laurez .
McCewen is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
McCewen connects with a nice looking jab.
McCewen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from McCewen misses.
McCewen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laurez on the side of the head.
Laurez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCewens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Callum McCewen has been cut.
McCewen misses with a straight left.
McCewen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Laurez to counter with a crisp jab.
Laurez staying out of range there.
McCewen misses with a jab to the body
and McCewen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCewen feints and then cracks Laurez 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laurez down.
Laurez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCewen throws a push kick but Laurez slaps the foot to one side.
Laurez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
McCewen throws a hook but Laurez blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Laurez misses the target.
A low kick lands for Laurez .
McCewen scores with a one two! Laurez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Laurez keeps the fight on the outside.
Laurez ducks under a wild hook from McCewen.
McCewen throws a looping overhand right but Laurez ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from McCewen misses.
McCewen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laurez throws a leg kick but McCewen checks it.
McCewen throws a leg kick but Laurez moved away.
McCewen swings widly with a right hand
and Laurez counters with a body kick.
McCewen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laurez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laurez throws a head kick that misses.
Laurez lands a nice shot that snaps McCewen's head back. #T4#
McCewen misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCewen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laurez is looking to counter punch.
McCewen misses the shot to the body.
Laurez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCewen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCewen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from McCewen misses.
McCewen misses with a body kick.
McCewen tries to land a leg kick but Laurez saw it coming and moves away.
McCewen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laurez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCewen fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Callum McCewen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Callum McCewen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McCewen misses with a few strikes there.
Laurez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCewen looks to score with a jab to the body but Laurez is just out of range.
Laurez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - McCewen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laurez cracks McCewen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laurez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Laurez misses its target.
Laurez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laurez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCewen.
Laurez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Laurez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCewen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Laurez misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCewen scores with a hook to the body. Laurez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCewen throws a leg kick
and Laurez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laurez moves out of range as McCewen throws a body kick.
Callum McCewen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laurez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laurez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCewen.
McCewen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
McCewen swings for the body but Laurez moves out of range.
McCewen misses with a hook
and Laurez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laurez 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. #ROC#McCewen is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Laurez ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent McCewen clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teofomo Laurez !

Event: RSE 57: Thorns Of Desolation
Date: Mar 06, 2024

#R1#
Laurez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laurez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Laurez .
Traynor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teofomo Laurez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laurez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Laurez misses the shot to the body.
Traynor unleashes a big counter combination but Laurez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Laurez lands a jab to the head.
Traynor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laurez .
Traynor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laurez at a distance.
Laurez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laurez throws a big shot that misses.
Laurez throws a big shot that misses.
Laurez connects with a solid leg kick.
Laurez throws a body punch but Traynor moves out of range.
Traynor throws a hook but Laurez avoids it easily.
Laurez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laurez tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Traynor clobbers Laurez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Traynor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laurez 's elbow.
Traynor tries a body shot but Laurez blocks it.
Laurez prevents a body shot from Traynor.
Traynor misses with a punch to the body.
Laurez lands a nice shot to the body.
Laurez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traynor blocks a body shot from Laurez .
Laurez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traynor tries to work over Laurez 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traynor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Laurez prevents a body shot from Traynor.
Traynor tries to throw a body punch but Laurez avoids it by throwing Traynor back against the cage.
Laurez blocks a body shot from Traynor.
Laurez tries a body shot but Traynor blocks it.
Laurez misses with some punches.
Traynor blocks a body shot from Laurez .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laurez .
Traynor digs a right hand underneath Laurez 's ribcage. Laurez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Traynor. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Traynor.
Traynor misses with a body punch.
Laurez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Traynor.
Laurez 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laurez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traynor can't find room to land a body shot as Laurez controls the action.
Laurez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Traynor lands a nice elbow.
Laurez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traynor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laurez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traynor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laurez can't find room to land a body shot as Traynor controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Laurez .
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laurez 's elbow.
Traynor digs a right hand underneath Laurez 's ribcage. Laurez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Traynor.
A short left from Traynor.
Traynor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Laurez can't find room to land a body shot as Traynor controls the action.
Traynor pushes Laurez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Traynor misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laurez 's elbow.
Laurez lands with a right to the head.
Laurez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Traynor backwards.
Laurez prevents a body shot from Traynor.
Laurez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laurez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traynor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Traynor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Traynor tries to work over Laurez 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traynor lands an elbow that stopped Laurez in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Teofomo Laurez has been cut.
Laurez tries to throw a body punch but Traynor avoids it by throwing Laurez back against the cage.
Laurez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traynor tries to throw a body punch but Laurez avoids it by throwing Traynor back against the cage.
Laurez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traynor's elbow.
Traynor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Laurez misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Traynor prevents a body shot from Laurez .
A right hook to the body lands for Traynor.
Traynor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traynor gets through Laurez 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Traynor digs a right hand into Laurez 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laurez 's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traynor blocks a body shot from Laurez .
Traynor lands an elbow inside.
Traynor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Laurez misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor can't find room to land a body shot as Laurez controls the action.
Traynor struggles to land a body shot inside as Laurez controls his hands.
Traynor tries a body shot but Laurez blocks it.
Traynor tries a body shot but Laurez blocks it.
Laurez misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laurez takes a shot to the head.
Laurez can't find room to land a body shot as Traynor controls the action.
Traynor presses Laurez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laurez avoids a wild elbow strike from Traynor.
Laurez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traynor scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Traynor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teofomo Laurez 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Laurez staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Laurez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laurez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Traynor avoids the body shot from Laurez .
A right-left combo lands from Traynor.
Laurez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laurez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Traynor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laurez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Traynor counters with a left and a right... And another left! Laurez is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Traynor!
After winning the bout, Charles Traynor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RSE 51: Mayhem
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Laurez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laurez dips to his left and cracks McCewen with an uppercut!
Laurez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Laurez scores with a kick to the body.
A big left from McCewen misses.
McCewen throws a jab but it's blocked by Laurez .
Laurez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCewen throws out the jab.
Laurez lands with a hook. McCewen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laurez cracks a nice hook into McCewen's ribs.
McCewen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laurez .
Laurez misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCewen! But no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Laurez .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laurez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCewen misses with a body kick.
Laurez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCewen.
McCewen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laurez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCewen.
Laurez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCewen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laurez on the side of the head.
McCewen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laurez checks a leg kick.
Laurez is looking to counter punch.
Laurez cracks McCewen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCewen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laurez moves away.#T1#
Some wild striking there from McCewen.
Laurez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCewen lands a nice looking body shot.
Laurez throws a chopping leg kick but McCewen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCewen thuds a left hand into Laurez 's body.
McCewen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCewen closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Laurez closes the distance and pushes McCewen back into the cage.
We've been informed that McCewen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Laurez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laurez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCewen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Laurez has a couple of punches blocked by McCewen.
McCewen scores with a shoulder strike.
Laurez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Laurez fails to land.
Laurez tries a body shot but McCewen blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Laurez as the two fighters clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laurez as McCewen tries to tie him up.
Laurez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Laurez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCewen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laurez scores with a shot to the side of McCewen's head.
Laurez scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from McCewen.
Laurez can't find room to land a body shot as McCewen controls the action.
McCewen misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Laurez .
Laurez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Laurez scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCewen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCewen has Laurez pushed against the cage.
McCewen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCewen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCewen lands an uppercut.
Laurez tries a body shot but McCewen blocks it.
Laurez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laurez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCewen or not.
McCewen looks winded!
McCewen is trying to maintain a safe position but Laurez gets an underhook and turns McCewen into the cage.#T3#
McCewen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laurez .
A short right from Laurez .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laurez .
McCewen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laurez lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
McCewen misses with some punches.
Laurez pushes McCewen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laurez lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Laurez .
Laurez is working McCewen over against the cage.
Laurez lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Laurez on the inside.
Laurez gets through McCewen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laurez scores with a hook to the body.
Laurez digs a right hand underneath McCewen's ribcage. McCewen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laurez lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laurez .
Laurez struggles to land a body shot inside as McCewen controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from McCewen fails to land.
Laurez works on McCewen's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Laurez lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
Laurez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCewen's elbow.
Laurez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Laurez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laurez lands a left hand. #ROC#McCewen is rocked!
Laurez tries a body shot but McCewen blocks it.
Laurez tries a body shot but McCewen blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Laurez .
Laurez lands a left hand.
McCewen is still on wobbly legs! Can Laurez finish him?
Laurez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laurez scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laurez .
A right hook to the body lands for Laurez . #KD#
Laurez drops McCewen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McCewen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Laurez throws a big uppercut that drops McCewen! More strikes from Laurez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McCewen lies dazed against the cage as Laurez celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teofomo Laurez !

Event: RSE 39: Homicidal Ecstacy
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Spooner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spooner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laurez finds it's way round the side to connect with Spooner's head.
Spooner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laurez feints a jab promting Spooner to slip. Laurez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spooner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Junior Spooner has been cut.
Laurez connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laurez .
Laurez scores with a jab to the body.
Laurez with a nice cross.
Crunch! Laurez slams his shin into Spooner's torso.
Laurez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Laurez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spooner on the side of the head.
Laurez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spooner.
Spooner misses the shot to the body.
Spooner misses with a few strikes there.
Laurez with a nice calf kick.
Nice defenses there by Laurez .
Spooner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spooner throws a hook but Laurez blocks it.
Laurez lands an overhand right.#T1#
Laurez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spooner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laurez lands a body shot.
Spooner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spooner takes a swing at Laurez 's ribcage but misses.
Laurez slips under a jab from Spooner.
Spooner throws a series of punches but Laurez avoids them all with ease.
Spooner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laurez .
Spooner missing with a left hand there. Laurez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laurez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spooner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laurez .
Spooner throws a jab when Laurez was well out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laurez .
Laurez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spooner's 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!
Spooner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laurez to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Spooner is rocked!
Laurez connects with a solid leg kick.
Laurez thuds a left hand into Spooner's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Laurez as he connects with a hook.
Oh Spooner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laurez scores with a hook to the body. Spooner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Laurez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spooner seems to have got his legs back now.
Good shot there by Laurez .
Laurez with the inside leg kick.
Laurez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laurez lands a jab to Spooner's midsection.
Laurez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spooner throws an off balance right hand
and Laurez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Laurez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spooner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spooner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Laurez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big left from Spooner misses.
Laurez tests Spooner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laurez lands the left hand.
Laurez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spooner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laurez throws out a counter right but Spooner avoids it with no problem.
Spooner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Laurez . That one must have hurt.
Laurez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Spooner eats them both and turns towards Laurez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Laurez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Spooner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Laurez thows a body kick. Spooner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Teofomo Laurez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laurez tries to close the distance and clinch but Spooner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spooner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laurez .
Spooner cracks Laurez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laurez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laurez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spooner misses with a hook. Laurez ducked under it nicely.
Laurez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spooner.
Laurez drops Spooner with a huge uppercut! Spooner drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Laurez is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teofomo Laurez !

Event: RSE 21: Rise
Date: Nov 08, 2023

#R1#
Laurez is looking to slow Dahlgren down with leg kicks.
Laurez ducks under a wild hook from Dahlgren.
Laurez scores with a punch to the head.
Dahlgren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Laurez . That one must have hurt.
Laurez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dahlgren. That did some damage!
Dahlgren misses with an uppercut.
Laurez lands a slapping body shot.
Laurez takes a swing at Dahlgren's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dahlgren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laurez manages to avoid it.
Laurez scores with a jab. Dahlgren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dahlgren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laurez blocks a jab.
Dahlgren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dahlgren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laurez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dahlgren is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dahlgren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Laurez instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dahlgren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laurez managing to block the knees to the body from Dahlgren.
Laurez misses with a punch to the body.
Dahlgren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laurez is leaning against Dahlgren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Laurez .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laurez .
Laurez lands a hook that snaps the head of Dahlgren backwards. #T1#
Dahlgren prevents a body shot from Laurez .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laurez .
Laurez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laurez scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laurez .
Laurez tries a body shot but Dahlgren blocks it.
Laurez tries a body shot but Dahlgren blocks it.
Laurez lands a shot to the body.
Laurez gets through Dahlgren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Laurez .
Laurez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laurez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laurez lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Laurez .
A left hand lands to the body for Laurez .
Dahlgren gets through Laurez 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laurez tries a body shot but Dahlgren blocks it.
Dahlgren is trying to force a seperation but Laurez has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dahlgren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laurez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dahlgren.
Laurez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dahlgren is breathing heavily.
Dahlgren tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Laurez lands a body punch.
Laurez tries to throw a body punch but Dahlgren avoids it by throwing Laurez back against the cage.
Laurez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dahlgren misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laurez .
Laurez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dahlgren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laurez 's elbow.
Laurez pushes Dahlgren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laurez cracks Dahlgren with a nice body shot.
Laurez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dahlgren trying to land knees to the body.
Laurez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laurez lands a left hand.
Laurez lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Laurez .
Laurez lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Dahlgren is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Laurez .
Oh Dahlgren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laurez lands a shoulder strike.
Laurez is leaning against Dahlgren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laurez lands an uppercut.
Laurez lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dahlgren to his knees! Laurez keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teofomo Laurez !

Event: RSE 6: Masters Of Combat
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1##CL#
Laurez clinches up against the cage.
Laurez wants a takedown but no success here.
Zaroni swings wildly with an uppercut but Laurez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laurez jumps guard but Zaroni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zaroni lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zaroni avoiding damage.
Zaroni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaroni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Laurez is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teofomo Laurez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laurez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaroni smiles and moves away.
Laurez throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaroni.
Zaroni defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laurez .
Zaroni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaroni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaroni throws out a counter right but Laurez avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Laurez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaroni keeps the fight on the outside.
Laurez blocks a jab.
It looked like Laurez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Laurez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laurez takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Zaroni does it's job there.
Laurez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaroni.
Laurez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laurez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Zaroni. Beautiful body shot.
Dave Zaroni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Laurez shoots in for a takedown but Zaroni shows good takedown defense.
Laurez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laurez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laurez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaroni.
Laurez fails with a takedown attempt.
Zaroni misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Zaroni.
Zaroni lands with a hook. Laurez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Laurez closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Zaroni - that landed with a thud.
Zaroni has Laurez pressed against the cage, preventing Laurez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zaroni throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Zaroni working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Zaroni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaroni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laurez misses with a wild combination.
Zaroni scores with a shot to the body.
Zaroni with a hook.
Zaroni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laurez .
Zaroni keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaroni! But no joy.
Zaroni misses with a hook. Laurez ducked under it nicely.
Zaroni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zaroni misses with a hook. Laurez ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Laurez scores with a head kick. Zaroni tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Zaroni connects with a single shot there.
Zaroni throws the left hand but Laurez avoids the punch easily.
Zaroni lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Laurez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laurez wants to clinch up but Zaroni keeps it at a distance.
Laurez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zaroni defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Zaroni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laurez needs to keep his hands up - Zaroni had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Zaroni dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zaroni slaps away a takedown attempt from Laurez , before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaroni! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Zaroni. Beautiful body shot.
Zaroni swats away the attempt to clinch by Laurez .
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zaroni in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Laurez is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Zaroni misses.
Zaroni throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaroni misses with a hook.
Laurez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaroni jabs Laurez right on the nose. Laurez blinks but takes it well.
Teofomo Laurez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaroni moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zaroni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laurez .
Dave Zaroni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laurez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zaroni sprawls well. Zaroni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laurez gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaroni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Zaroni cracks Laurez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laurez moves out of range as Zaroni strikes.
Zaroni lands a right hook to the body.
Laurez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teofomo Laurez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaroni lands an overhand right.
Zaroni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Zaroni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laurez moves away.
Zaroni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laurez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zaroni's waist but Zaroni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laurez off to one side.
Zaroni connects with the punch.
Zaroni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaroni lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#Laurez is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laurez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaroni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaroni throws a right hand that Laurez ducks under and follows up with a left that Laurez also avoids with ease.
Zaroni connects with a right hand. Laurez shakes it off.
Oh Laurez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaroni cracks Laurez with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Laurez falls to his knees and Zaroni doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Zaroni!

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