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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Linhares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jamison swings for the body but Linhares moves out of range.
Jamison cracks the inside of Linhares's front leg.
Jamison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Linhares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Linhares.
Linhares lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Linhares.
Jamison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jamison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linhares misses with a low kick.
Jamison moves out of range as Linhares strikes.
Linhares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamison manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linhares scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jamison in his tracks.
Jamison cracks Linhares with a good jab.
Jamison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Linhares connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamison tries to clinch but Linhares moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jamison.
#T1#
Jamison throws a jab when Linhares was well out of range.
Linhares counters with a body kick.
Jamison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jamison takes a swing at Linhares's ribcage but misses.
Linhares misses with an uppercut.
Jamison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jamison is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Jamison moves into the clinch.
Jamison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Linhares backwards.
Linhares throws an elbow that misses.
Jamison blocks a body shot from Linhares.
Jamison is leaning against Linhares and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jamison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Linhares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Linhares misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linhares.
Jamison lands a left hand.
Linhares throws an elbow but it misses.
Jamison lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Linhares. #T2#
Jamison misses with a body punch.
Jamison wants to get back to striking at distance but Linhares won't allow it.
Linhares tries a body shot but Jamison blocks it.
Linhares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jamison dodges an elbow strike from Linhares.
Jamison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Linhares scores with a nice short uppercut.
Linhares can't find room to land a body shot as Jamison controls the action.
Jamison is trying to break the clinch but Linhares is controlling him.
Jamison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Linharess head.
Jamison lands with a light punch inside.
Linhares throws a head punch that misses.
Linhares throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Linhares throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jamison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jamison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Linhares misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Jamison fails to land.
Jamison working aggressively here.
#T3#
Jamison blocks an uppercut.
Jamison misses with the head strike.
Linhares prevents a body shot from Jamison.
Jamison throws a punch but it's blocked by Linhares.
Linhares has a couple of punches blocked by Jamison.
Jamison avoids the elbow strike from Linhares, against the cage.
Jamison throws a punch but it's blocked by Linhares.
Linhares throws a head punch that misses.
Jamison has a couple of punches blocked by Linhares.
Linhares looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Linhares lands a shot to the body.
Linhares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jamison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Linhares backwards.
Linhares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jamison lands an uppercut.
Jamison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jamison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Jamison's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jamison.#BC2#
Linhares breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Linhares misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jamison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Linhares throws a leg kick
and Jamison counters with a straight right hand.
Jamison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Jamison pushes Linhares up against the cage in a clinch.
Linhares lands a shoulder strike.
Linhares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jamison's elbow.
Jamison misses with a punch on the inside.
Jamison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jamison gets through Linhares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jamison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jamison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Linhares blocks an uppercut.
Linhares lands with a left to the head.
Linhares struggles to land a body shot inside as Jamison controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jamison lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jamison.
Jamison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jamison misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Jamison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Linhares pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jamison is out of range and Linhares settles back down.
Jamison looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Linhares 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 Jamison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jamison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jamison scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick from Jamison misses.
Jamison blocks a head kick by Linhares.
Jamison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jamison pushes Linhares away with a front kick.
Jamison with a nice cross.
Linhares misses with a straight left.
Jamison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Linhares.
Linhares misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jamison instigates a clinch.
Jamison lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jamison.
Jamison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Linhares can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jamison lands with a left to the head.
Jamison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jamison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Linhares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Linhares blocking some punches.
Jamison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Linhares throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jamison has a couple of punches blocked by Linhares.
Jamison scores with a shoulder strike.
Jamison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jamison.
Jamison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Linhares creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jamison misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Linhares.
Linhares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Linhares swings wildly with an uppercut but Jamison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Linhares lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Jamison.
Jamison lands a shoulder strike.
Jamison lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linhares tries to work over Jamison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jamison presses Linhares against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jamison misses with a body punch.
Jamison misses with a body punch.
Jamison swings wildly with an uppercut but Linhares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jamison blocks an uppercut.
Jamison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Linhares backwards.
Linhares blocking some punches.
Linhares can't find room to land a body shot as Jamison controls the action.
A short right from Linhares.
Linhares is trying to pull guard but Jamison turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jamison throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linhares.
Linhares misses with an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Jamison.
Jamison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Linhares can't find room to land a body shot as Jamison controls the action.
#T3#
Linhares tries to work over Jamison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Linhares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jamison can't find room to land a body shot as Linhares controls the action.
Jamison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Linhares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Linhares blocking some punches.
Linhares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Linhares tries to work over Jamison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Linhares looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jamison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jamison prevents a body shot from Linhares.
Jamison swings wildly with an uppercut but Linhares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jamison blocks a body shot from Linhares.
A short uppercut from Jamison.
Good body shot from Jamison.
Linhares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Linhares can't find room to land a body shot as Jamison controls the action.
#T4#
Linhares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jamison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Linhares or not.
Jamison avoids the elbow strike from Linhares, against the cage.
Linhares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Linhares throws a punch but it's blocked by Jamison.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jamison.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jamison tries a body shot but Linhares blocks it.
Linhares lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jamison has a couple of punches blocked by Linhares.
Carl Jamison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jamison works on Linhares's body with a couple of short punches.
Linhares lands a right hand.
Linhares misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Jamison as the two fighters clinch.
Linhares is breathing heavily.
Jamison misses with a body punch.
Linhares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Jamison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Linhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamison is just out of range.
Linhares tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Jamison dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Jamison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jamison.
Linhares throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jamison.
Jamison half committed to a counter leg kick.
Linhares tries to land a body kick
and Jamison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jamison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Linhares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jamison.
Jamison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jamison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Linhares.
#CL#
Jamison clinches up against the cage.
Jamison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Linhares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jamison backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison lands a body shot in the clinch.
Linhares working aggressively here.
Jamison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Linhares backwards.
Jamison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamison prevents a body shot from Linhares.
Linhares working aggressively here.
#T1#
Linhares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Jamison.
Jamison lands a shoulder strike.
Linhares misses with an elbow strike.
Jamison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Linhares working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Jamison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jamison throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Linhares's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Linhares - that will leave a mark!
Carl Jamison is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Jamison lands a big head kick that sends Linhares tumbling to the mat! Jamison takes a step backwards and waves Linhares back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Linhares is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Linhares is still on wobbly legs! Can Jamison finish him?
Linhares misses with the combination.
Linhares takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Linhares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jamison, right into the meat.
Linhares on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jamison throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jamison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decent striking displayed by Jamison there.
Luis Carlos Linhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carl Jamison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
BOOM! Jamison lands a beautiful left hook that drops Linhares. Linhares tries to recover but Jamison is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Linhares lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Jamison!
In his post fight interview, Carl Jamison gave a big smile as he said 'You been hit by, you been struck by - a smooth criminal!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hetherington throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Linhares tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hetherington is in Linhares's guard.
Linhares wants to sweep but no luck.
Hetherington trying to control but Linhares is working from the bottom.
Linhares working a defensive guard here.
Hetherington stands and throws Linhares's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hetherington postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hetherington trying to control the action but Linhares is working from the bottom.
Linhares is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Linhares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Linhares is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Linhares is trying to control Hetherington's posture but Hetherington avoids it.
Linhares tries to buck Hetherington off but Hetherington is having none of it.
Hetherington misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Linhares regains half guard.
Linhares wants to improve his position but Hetherington is controlling well.
Hetherington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Linhares keeps working.
Hetherington works his way into side control.
Linhares manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Hetherington wants to free his trapped foot but Linhares is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Linhares is trying to control but can't.
Hetherington is looking to take a break and control but Linhares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Linhares wants to improve his position but Hetherington is controlling well.
Hetherington wants to control but Linhares is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hetherington wants to work for an arm triangle but Linhares is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Linhares has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hetherington is working away from the top position though.
Hetherington not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Linhares wants to improve his position but Hetherington is controlling well.
Linhares moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Hetherington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Linhares controls Hetherington momentarily but Hetherington frees himself.
Hetherington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Linhares is keeping the position for now.
Hetherington is still trying to improve position.
Hetherington content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hetherington shoots in for a takedown but Linhares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Linhares.
Linhares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hetherington tries to move into range but Linhares moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Linhares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hetherington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hetherington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hetherington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luis Carlos Linhares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hetherington.
A cross from Linhares lands.
Linhares cracks the inside of Hetherington's front leg.
Linhares connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hetherington shoots in looking for a takedown. Linhares tries to sprawl out of it but Hetherington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Linhares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Linhares slaps away a takedown attempt from Hetherington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Carlos Linhares dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Linhares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hetherington.
Linhares displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hetherington.
Hetherington walks forward, straight into a front kick from Linhares.
Linhares thuds his right hand into Hetherington's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hetherington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A cross from Linhares lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Linhares. That's going to slow Hetherington down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Linhares connects with a solid leg kick.
Linhares scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Hetherington has closed the distance and engaged Linhares in a clinch.
Linhares lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linhares comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Linhares lands a hook to the side of the head.
Linhares misses with a body punch.
Hetherington misses with some punches.
Linhares lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Linhares pushes Hetherington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Linhares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hetherington tries for a takedown but Linhares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luis Carlos Linhares is winning the standup battle so far.
Hetherington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Linhares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Luis Carlos Linhares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hetherington.
Hetherington is breathing heavily.
Linhares throws a wild body kick that Hetherington sees coming a mile off.
Hetherington looks to clinch
and Linhares counters with a nice body shot.
Hetherington shoots in looking for a takedown. Linhares tries to sprawl out of it but Hetherington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Linhares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Linhares lands a jab to Hetherington's midsection.
Linhares is looking to wear down Hetherington with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid leg kick lands there for Linhares.
A punch lands to the side of Hetherington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hetherington closes the distance and clinches up with Linhares, looking for a takedown. Hetherington pushes Linhares against the cage but Linhares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Linhares.
Linhares throws a leg kick which misses Hetherington's front leg but catches the back leg as Hetherington tries to avoid it.
Linhares lands a head shot.#ROC#
Hetherington is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linhares circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hetherington to the canvas! Hetherington doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Linhares keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Carlos Linhares!
A victorious Luis Carlos Linhares thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
C27: Xerxes vs Bay
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Linhares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Linhares.
Linhares wants to slow Gold down by chopping away at his legs.
Gold gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Linhares counters with an outside leg kick.
Linhares lands a nice looking body shot.
Linhares 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.
Gold misses the shot to the body.
Linhares avoids the head kick by Gold.
Gold throws a lazy right hand but Linhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Linhares.
Linhares missing with a left hand there. Gold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Linhares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Linhares works Gold's body with a nice hook.
Linhares ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
Linhares misses with a low kick.
Gold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gold lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Linhares misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Linhares.
Gold throws a looping overhand right but Linhares ducks down to avoid it.
Linhares is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gold rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Linhares slips under a jab from Gold.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Linhares tries to land a front kick but Gold steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Linhares ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
Linhares misses with a wild body shot.
Gold misses with a wild combination.
Gold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linhares manages to avoid it.
Linhares doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gold scores with a sloppy right hand. Linhares should have avoided that one.
Linhares misses with a hook. Gold ducked under it nicely.
Gold finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Linhares digs a good body shot into Gold's ribs.
Gold checks a leg kick nicely.
Linhares misses with a wild body shot.
Gold turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Linhares scores with a kick to the body.
Linhares misses with a kick to the body.
Gold dodges the punch combination from Linhares.
#T2#
Linhares misses with a low kick.
It looked like Gold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gold connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Linhares misses with a kick to the body.
Linhares misses with the body kick
and Gold counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gold fakes the leg kick and cracks Linhares in the body.
Gold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gold throws a hook but Linhares avoids it easily.
Gold throws a combination that misses
letting Linhares counter with a right hand.
Gold moves out of range of the body kick.
Gold catches Linhares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Linhares lands a body shot.
Linhares ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
Linhares doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gold's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Linhares connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gold scrambles back to his feet.
Linhares's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gold under the eye.
Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Linhares sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Gold moves out of range of the body kick from Linhares.
Linhares walks into a jab.
Linhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gold.
A solid body kick from Linhares.
Linhares lands a right hook to the body.
Linhares ducks right into an uppercut from Gold.
Gold looks to throw the jab but Linhares is out of range.
Linhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A leg kick checked by Gold.
Linhares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Linhares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Linhares digs a good body shot into Gold's ribs.
Linhares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Linhares moves out of range as Gold throws a body kick.
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!
Gold tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Linhares is able to avoid easily.
Linhares misses with a body kick.
Gold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Linhares throws a wild body kick that Gold sees coming a mile off.
Gold misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Linhares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gold avoids the body shot from Linhares.
Gold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gold.
No joy there for Gold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Linhares looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Linhares makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Linhares throws the left hand but Gold avoids the punch easily.
Gold throws a jab when Linhares was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linhares scores with a jab.
Linhares throws a body kick that misses.
Linhares tries to score with a low kick but Gold moves his leg out of the way.
Gold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luis Carlos Linhares will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gold throws a shot from downtown. Linhares moves away and avoids it.
Gold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Linhares was well out of range. Poor timing from Gold.
Linhares throws a hook but Gold blocks it.
Gold misses with a wild body shot.
Gold cracks Linhares with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Linhares with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Linhares lands with a cross.
Linhares lands a nice looking body shot.
Gold defending well as Linhares loads up on a big left hand.
Linhares is looking to score with low kicks.
Gold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Linhares lands with a nice body kick.
Gold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gold digs a good body shot into Linhares's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linhares moves out of range of the strikes.
Gold throws a lazy right hand but Linhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gold lands an overhand right.#T1#
Nice body kick from Linhares.
Linhares scoring well with a low kick there.
Gold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Gold. Beautiful body shot.
Linhares catches Gold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gold checks a leg kick.
Linhares shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Linhares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gold pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gold fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Linhares throws a body kick that misses
and Gold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Linhares is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Linhares.
Gold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gold tests Linhares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Linhares is still on wobbly legs! Can Gold finish him?
Linhares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gold.
Gold cracks Linhares with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Linhares. Gold does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Gold misses with a straight left.
Gold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Linhares seems to have recovered his senses.
Linhares goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gold's jab looks to have found its range, popping Linhares under the eye.
Gold throws a jab when Linhares was well out of range.
Gold misses the jab.
Gold connects with a jab.
Gold lands with a hook. Linhares tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gold fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gold throws an overhand right that lands on Linhares's shoulder, as Linhares tries to avoid the shot.
Linhares looks for the body kick but Gold saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gold.
Linhares throws a body punch but Gold moves out of range.
Gold throws a shot from downtown. Linhares moves away and avoids it.
Gold lands with a right hand.
Linhares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Gold chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Linhares can pounce on him.
Gold misses with a right hand
and Linhares counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gold misses with a head kick.
Linhares misses with a straight left.
Gold throwing a counter right hand but Linhares manages to avoid it.
Linhares misses the shot to the body.
Gold lands a really nice looking cross but Linhares seems unphased.
Linhares looks to land a left hand but Gold moved out of range nicely.
Gold cracks Linhares with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Linhares cracks Gold with a right hand to the side of the head.
Linhares lands with a shot to the body.
Gold misses with a few strikes there.
Gold backing away here, and Linhares unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gold misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linhares lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Linhares scores with a leg kick.
Gold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gold, as that shot connected.
Gold sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Linhares throws a leg kick but Gold sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Linhares is looking to land body kicks.
Gold lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gold misses with a body kick.
Gold throws a lazy uppercut
and Gold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Linhares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gold checks a leg kick.
Linhares slips a jab from Gold.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linhares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gold.
Nice defenses there by Gold.
Gold tries a head kick but it misses.
Linhares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gold is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liquid Gold dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Linhares moves out of range of the strikes.
Gold fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gold slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Linhares connects with a looping right hand.
Linhares slips a straight right by Gold.
Gold takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gold lands an overhand right.
A big left from Gold misses.
Linhares thinks about the counter body kick.
Linhares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Linhares misses with a wild body shot.
Liquid Gold is winning the standup battle so far.
Linhares lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Linhares misses.
Gold walks forward, straight into a front kick from Linhares.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Linhares.
Linhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Linhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gold moves away.
Gold is looking to counter punch.
Linhares scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Linhares throws a wild body kick that Gold sees coming a mile off.
Linhares wants to land a leg kick but Gold is out of range.
Gold feints with a jab and clips Linhares right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Linhares is sent crashing into the canvas and Gold leaps in for the kill! Linhares tries to get to his feet but Gold is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Linhares is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liquid Gold!
Liquid Gold decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
C22: Roy vs Pappalardo
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Linhares throws a leg kick
enabling Oketch to counter with a crisp jab.
Linhares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Linhares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oketch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Linhares throws a body kick that misses.
Oketch throws out a counter right but Linhares avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Oketch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Linhares is trying to defend but Oketch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Linhares looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Oketch pushes past his half guard into mount!
Linhares is squirming around, avoiding Oketch's attempts to control the action.
Oketch lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oketch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linhares is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oketch controlling his opponent. #T1##SUB2#
Oketch looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linhares keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Oketch working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oketch with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2#
Oketch working for a submission but Linhares is keeping him at bay.
Oketch looking to control but Linhares is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Linhares is working to get back to half guard.
Oketch has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Linhares's face.
#T3#
Oketch is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Linhares can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB2#
Oketch has control of Linhares's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Linhares regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Oketch trying to control but Linhares is having none of it. #T4#
Oketch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oketch landing strikes from the mount.
Linhares is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Linhares sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Oketch seems to be working for a kimura but Linhares defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Oketch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Oketch staying out of range there.
Linhares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Oketch looking to score a takedown here. Linhares is defending well but Oketch drives through and ends up in Linhares's guard.
Oketch stopping the sweep attempt from Linhares.
Oketch passes Linhares's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vincent Oketch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Linhares is trying to control but can't.
Linhares wants to improve his position but Oketch is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Oketch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch trying to pass the guard but Linhares defending well. #T1#
Linhares trying to control here.
Oketch is trying to control. Linhares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Oketch wants to work for an arm triangle but Linhares is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oketch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oketch is keen to just control but Linhares is a slippery customer.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oketch wants to free his trapped foot but Linhares is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Linhares is looking for a sweep. Oketch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oketch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oketch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Linhares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oketch lands strikes from half guard.
Linhares is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Oketch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oketch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oketch wants to take a breather but Linhares is having none of it.
Linhares trying to control but Oketch postures up.
Linhares is staying active underneath Oketch, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Linhares wants to sweep but Oketch has passed to side control!
Linhares is trying to improve his position.
Oketch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Oketch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Linhares is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Linhares is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oketch wants to control but Linhares is keeping him busy.
Linhares manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Oketch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oketch is defended easily by Linhares.
Luis Carlos Linhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linhares throws a sloppy body shot
and Oketch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Oketch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Linhares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oketch defends well.
Oketch connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Linhares looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Oketch has picked Linhares up and slammed him! Linhares can't keep hold of the triangle and Oketch manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Oketch is trying to get an arm triangle but Linhares is defending well.
Oketch slows the pace down. #T1##SUB2#
Oketch goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Linhares rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Oketch's guard! Nice work there by Linhares!
Oketch keeping full guard, as Linhares tries to pass. #SUB2#
Oketch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Linhares defends it easily.#SUB2#
Oketch has his foot on Linhares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Linhares works his way back into a safe position though.
Luis Carlos Linhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Linhares looking to sit in guard and control but Oketch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Linhares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oketch.
Oketch lands a couple of elbows.
Linhares keeping moving, preventing Oketch from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Linhares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Linhares keeping moving, preventing Oketch from controlling successfully.
Vincent Oketch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3##SUB#
Linhares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oketch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oketch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oketch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oketch wants to control from the top but Linhares keeps moving.
Oketch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Linhares throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Oketch escapes and throws Linhares's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Oketch is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Linhares's shoulder. That is not cool.
Linhares regains half guard.
Oketch is trying to control. Linhares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oketch is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Linhares misses with a right hand
and Oketch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Linhares misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Oketch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oketch 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Oketch!
An out of breath Vincent Oketch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
C17: Lowe vs Seery
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Linhares lands with a nice body punch.
Shot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Linhares.
Shot throws a head kick but Linhares moves out of range.
Linhares appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Linhares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Linhares scores with a nice body kick.
Linhares thuds his shin into the meat of Shot's side.
Shot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shot steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Linhares. That one must have hurt.
Linhares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Linhares ducks under a wild hook from Shot.
Linhares scores with a spinning back kick!
Linhares throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Linhares throws a lazy body kick
and Shot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linhares is looking to slow Shot down with leg kicks.
Shot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Linhares throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Linhares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shot throws a shot from downtown. Linhares moves away and avoids it.
As Shot backs away, Linhares returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Shot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Linhares is trying to defend but Shot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Linhares moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shot trying to control but Linhares is working from the bottom.
Shot postures up and lands a big shot to Linhares's brow.
Linhares wants to sweep but no luck.
Linhares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shot manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Linhares trying to control but Shot is working from the bottom.
Linhares tries to free his leg and advance position but Shot is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Shot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Linhares passes into side control.
Shot taking a bit of punishment here - Linhares scoring with strikes. #T2#
Linhares trying to control the position but Shot is working away.
Shot is looking to regain half guard here but Linhares keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Shot wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Linhares has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Shot's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Shot is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Linhares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Luis Carlos Linhares!
Luis Carlos Linhares decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
C13: Beefrock vs Antonio
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Linhares throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Pouko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Linhares keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pouko working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Linhares is looking for a triangle but Pouko pushes his legs off easily.
Pouko preventing the sweep.
Pouko working some strikes from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Linhares's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pouko sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pouko controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB#
Linhares has his foot on Pouko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pouko works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Linhares looking for a guillotine here but Pouko defends easily.
Pouko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Linhares's guard.
Pouko works his way into full mount!
Linhares can't escape the position.
#T2#
Pouko controlling from the full mount.
Pouko landing strikes from the mount and Linhares is in trouble!
Pouko prevents Linhares from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouko unloading with bombs!
Linhares tries to hold on but Pouko pushes him away.
Pouko with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Linhares is squirming around, avoiding Pouko's attempts to control the action.
Linhares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pouko working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Pouko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pouko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pouko breaks from Linhares's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Linhares is in a horrible position here. Pouko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Linhares tries to hold on but Pouko postures up.
Pouko prevents Linhares from getting the reversal.
Pouko looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Linhares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Linhares regains half guard.
Pouko wants to take a breather but Linhares is having none of it.
Linhares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Linhares is refusing to be controlled, as Pouko sits in half guard.
Linhares is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pouko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pouko's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touko Pouko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pouko lands a body shot.
Pouko cracks Linhares with an open hand slap.
Pouko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Linhares scores with a shot to the body.
Linhares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Linhares looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Pouko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Linhares!
Pouko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Linhares to see if he's OK.
Linhares is looking to regain half guard here but Pouko keeps moving and retains side control.
Pouko is looking to take a break and control but Linhares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pouko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Check out the look on Pouko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T1#
Linhares tries to buck Pouko off but Pouko is having none of it.
Linhares manages to get back to half guard.
Pouko is trying to control. Linhares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pouko not doing much here.
Linhares gets full guard.
Pouko preventing the sweep.
Pouko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pouko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pouko trying to control but Linhares is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pouko lands a glancing blow to the side of Linhares's head.#CL2#
Pouko has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Nice body punch from Linhares - that landed with a thud.
Linhares misses with a body punch.
Pouko throws a punch but it's blocked by Linhares.
A head punch on the inside from Linhares fails to land.
Pouko misses with a punch to the body.
Pouko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pouko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pouko blocking some punches.
Linhares throws a head punch that misses.
Linhares pushes Pouko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pouko tries a body shot but Linhares blocks it.
Linhares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pouko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pouko avoiding damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Linhares.
#T4#
Linhares tries a body shot but Pouko blocks it.
#TD#
Linhares jumps guard and drags Pouko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pouko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Linhares working for a triangle but Pouko defends it easily.
Pouko wants to control from the top but Linhares keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Linhares wants to sweep here but Pouko controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Touko Pouko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Linhares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Linhares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Linhares there as he acknowledges the shot.
Linhares lands a glancing blow to the side of Pouko's head.
Linhares fakes the leg kick and cracks Pouko in the body.
Linhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Pouko is just out of range.
Pouko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Linhares darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Linhares tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Pouko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pouko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Touko Pouko has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Pouko is keen to just control but Linhares is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Pouko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Linhares defends it well.
Pouko wants to control but Linhares is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pouko sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Linhares fakes the leg kick and cracks Pouko in the body.
Linhares is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pouko.
Luis Carlos Linhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pouko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Luis Carlos Linhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linhares goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pouko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Linhares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Linhares is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pouko.
Nice cross by Pouko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pouko takes a swing at Linhares's ribcage but misses.
Pouko scores with a decent looking hook.
Linhares throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pouko scores with a sloppy right hand. Linhares should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Pouko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pouko checks a leg kick.
Pouko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Linhares thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pouko if he has to take too many more of those.
Pouko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Linhares tries to land a front kick but Pouko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Linhares lands with a straight right. Pouko didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Pouko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pouko throws an overhand right that lands on Linhares's shoulder, as Linhares tries to avoid the shot.
Pouko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Linhares, right into the meat.
Linhares lands a front kick.
Linhares scores with a kick to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Linhares.
Pouko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Linhares moves away.
Touko Pouko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pouko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Linhares feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pouko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pouko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pouko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Linhares. Linhares obviously looking to wear him down.
Touko Pouko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pouko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Linhares back to the cage. Pouko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pouko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linhares.
A left and a right from Pouko both land. Nice combination. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pouko avoids a kick to the body.
Pouko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pouko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Linhares.
Linhares scores with a kick to the body.
Pouko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Linhares dodges the punch combination from Pouko.
Pouko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Linhares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pouko misses with an uppercut. Linhares saw that one coming.
Touko Pouko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pouko throws a lazy right hand but Linhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linhares throws a wild body kick that Pouko sees coming a mile off.
Linhares misses the shot to the body.
Linhares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pouko feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Pouko takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Touko Pouko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pouko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Touko Pouko!
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Event:
Syn 428 - Never Give Up
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Saibot jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Linhares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Linhares misses with a leg kick.
Saibot misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Saibot gets a double leg takedown into Linhares's guard.
Saibot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saibot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Linhares isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Saibot stacks Linhares on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Saibot!
Saibot creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Linhares manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot is looking to improve his position.
Saibot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Linhares is working away from the top position though.
Saibot manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Linhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Linhares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Linhares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Linhares is looking to work some ground and pound but Saibot has wrist control.#SUB#
Saibot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Linhares is aware though and is defending well.
Linhares works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Linhares seems content to control.
Saibot trying to hold on to Linhares's head to control him but Linhares postures up.
#SUB#
Saibot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Linhares pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linhares looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saibot tries to roll over but Linhares keeps him under control.
Linhares is looking to take a break and control but Saibot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Linhares wants to free his trapped foot but Saibot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saibot wants to improve his position but Linhares is controlling well.
Saibot regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Linhares scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Linhares looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Saibot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Linhares tries to free his leg and advance position but Saibot is retaining full guard.
Linhares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Saibot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Linhares defends it easily.
Linhares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Linhares wants to control from the top but Saibot keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Linhares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saibot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Linhares has managed to get both his arms back between Saibot's legs - danger averted.
Linhares trying to control but Saibot is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Saibot has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Linhares doesn't defend quickly enough and Saibot has managed to lock this one up! Can Linhares escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Saibot on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Noob Saibot!
A relieved looking Noob Saibot thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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