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Event:
KAMIKAZE 5: Chaos
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Azevedo throws a lazy body kick
and Vanderbeet counters with an inside leg kick.
Azevedo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vanderbeet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Augusto Azevedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo looks to land a body kick but Vanderbeet moved away.
Azevedo throws the kick towards the body but Vanderbeet avoids it.
Azevedo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vanderbeet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Vanderbeet as he connects with a hook.
Vanderbeet avoids a kick to the body.
Azevedo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vanderbeet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo misses with the body kick
and Vanderbeet counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azevedo throws a wild body kick that Vanderbeet sees coming a mile off.
Vanderbeet scores with a sloppy right hand. Azevedo should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Augusto Azevedo has been cut.
Azevedo tries to land a body kick
and Vanderbeet counters with a left to the body.
Azevedo looks to throw a body kick
and Vanderbeet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azevedo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Azevedo misses with a body kick.
Azevedo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy body kick from Azevedo
enabling Vanderbeet to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Azevedo is rocked!
Azevedo tries to land a front kick but Vanderbeet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vanderbeet darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Azevedo is still on wobbly legs! Can Vanderbeet finish him?
Azevedo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vanderbeet ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Azevedo out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Horacio Vanderbeet!
Horacio Vanderbeet seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RFL 014 Kjolby vs Smith
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Andenowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andenowski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Andenowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice jab there from Andenowski.
Andenowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azevedos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Azevedo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andenowski tries to counter by clinching up but Azevedo breaks away and moves out of range.
Azevedo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andenowski is looking to counter the offense by Azevedo and move into the clinch.
Azevedo throws the kick towards the body but Andenowski avoids it.
Azevedo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Azevedo tries to get set, Andenowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Azevedo manages to avoid the attempt.
Azevedo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Andenowski counters by clinching up.
A short right from Andenowski.
Azevedo is looking to control Andenowski's arms but Andenowski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Azevedo has his back to the cage.
Andenowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Azevedo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Azevedo misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Andenowski breaks the clinch.
Azevedo looks to land a body kick but Andenowski moved away.
Andenowski with a hook.#T1#
Azevedo misses with a kick to the body.
Andenowski blocks the body kick.
Azevedo throws a lazy body kick
and Andenowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Andenowski blocks the body kick.
Andenowski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Azevedo.
Andenowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azevedo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andenowski scores with a three punch combo!
Azevedo looks to land a body kick but Andenowski moved away.
Andenowski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Azevedo misses with a kick to the body.
Azevedo misses with a kick to the body.
Azevedo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Andenowski tries to counter by clinching up but Azevedo breaks away and moves out of range.
Andenowski blocks the body kick.
Azevedo throws a wild body kick that Andenowski sees coming a mile off.
Andenowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Azevedo throws a push kick but Andenowski slaps the foot to one side.
Azevedo moves out of range of the strikes.
Andenowski blocks the body kick.
Andenowski is looking to counter the offense by Azevedo and move into the clinch.#T2#
Andenowski moves out of range of the body kick from Azevedo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Azevedo throws a push kick but Andenowski slaps the foot to one side.
Andenowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Azevedo misses with a body kick.
Augusto Azevedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Andenowski avoids a kick to the body.
Azevedo throws a push kick but Andenowski slaps the foot to one side.
Andenowski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Azevedo manages to circle out of the way.
Andenowski blocks the body kick.
Andenowski scores with a jab to the head.
Azevedo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Azevedo throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Azevedo tries to get set, Andenowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Azevedo manages to avoid the attempt.
Andenowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andenowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Andenowski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Andenowski moves out of range as Azevedo throws a body kick.
Andenowski blocks the body kick.
#T3#
Andenowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Azevedo off the cage and back into range.
Andenowski blocks the body kick.
Andenowski is looking to counter the offense by Azevedo and move into the clinch.
Andenowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Azevedo's head.
Azevedo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Azevedo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Andenowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Azevedo throws a body kick that misses.
Andenowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andenowski throws a right hand that Azevedo ducks under and follows up with a left that Azevedo also avoids with ease.
Azevedo is looking to land body kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Andenowski as he connects with a hook.
Azevedo takes one to the side of the head.
Azevedo throws the kick towards the body but Andenowski avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo is looking to land body kicks.
Azevedo throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Andenowski moves into the clinch.#T4#
Andenowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Azevedo stalling in the clinch but Andenowski improves position.
Andenowski lands a body punch.
Azevedo stalling in the clinch but Andenowski improves position.
Andenowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Azevedo misses with a knee strike.
Andenowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Andenowski to work.
Azevedo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Andenowski working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Andenowski.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Andenowski as Azevedo tries to tie him up.
Azevedo is trying to force a seperation but Andenowski has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Andenowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Azevedo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Azevedo misses with a body kick.
Andenowski moves out of range of the body kick from Azevedo.
Andenowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azevedo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azevedo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Azevedo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Azevedo throws a push kick but Andenowski slaps the foot to one side.
Azevedo is looking to land body kicks.
Andenowski scores with a jab.
Azevedo throws a body kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Azevedo. Andenowski shrugs it off though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Azevedo.
Andenowski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Azevedo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo looks to land a body kick but Andenowski moved away.
Azevedo throws a body kick that misses
and Andenowski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Azevedo throws a push kick but Andenowski slaps the foot to one side.
Azevedo misses with a kick to the body.
Andenowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azevedo can do to turn this around?
Azevedo drops his hands momentarily and Andenowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Andenowski moves out of range as Azevedo throws a body kick.
Azevedo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Azevedo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Azevedo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Azevedo throws a push kick but Andenowski slaps the foot to one side.
Andenowski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Augusto Azevedo has been cut.
Andenowski avoids a kick to the body.
Azevedo throws the kick towards the body but Andenowski avoids it.
Andenowski moves out of range of the body kick from Azevedo.
Azevedo tries to land a front kick but Andenowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Augusto Azevedo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Azevedo looks to throw a body kick
letting Andenowski counter with a right hand.
Azevedo tries to land a front kick but Andenowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andenowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC#
Azevedo is rocked!
Azevedo looks to throw a body kick
and Andenowski counters with a nice body shot.
Azevedo is still on wobbly legs! Can Andenowski finish him?
Azevedo is breathing heavily.
Azevedo throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Andenowski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Azevedo seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andenowski scores with a shot to the side of Azevedo's head.
Azevedo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A body shot lands from Andenowski.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andenowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andenowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Azevedo trying to stall but Andenowski improves his position.
Andenowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Andenowski pushes Azevedo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Azevedo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andenowski is defending well for now.
Andenowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Azevedo backwards.
Azevedo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Andenowski manages to break the clinch.
Azevedo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Andenowski avoids a kick to the body.
Andenowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Azevedo takes one on the button.
Azevedo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andenowski stuns Azevedo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andenowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azevedo was well out of range. Poor timing from Andenowski.
Azevedo throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Andenowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andenowski.
Andenowski lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Andenowski.
Azevedo has had enough of the clinch but Andenowski keeps him there for the moment.
Azevedo trying to land knees to the body.
Andenowski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andenowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Andenowski presses Azevedo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Azevedo wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andenowski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andenowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Andenowski breaks the clinch.
Andenowski moves out of range of the body kick from Azevedo.
Andenowski moves out of range as Azevedo throws a body kick.
Azevedo misses with a body kick.
Andenowski is looking to counter the offense by Azevedo and move into the clinch.
Azevedo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andenowski cracks a nice hook into Azevedo's ribs.
Andenowski throws a looping overhand right but Azevedo ducks down to avoid it.
Andenowski lands a jab.
Azevedo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Andenowski avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Andenowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Augusto Azevedo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Azevedo throws a push kick but Andenowski slaps the foot to one side.
Azevedo throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Andenowski counters by clinching up.
Andenowski pressing his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Azevedo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andenowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andenowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Azevedo misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andenowski controlling the action here for a moment.
Azevedo missing with knees to the body.
Andenowski lands a left hand.
#T1#
Andenowski presses Azevedo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andenowski lands a left hand.
Azevedo taking a breather.
Andenowski lands a nice uppercut.
Azevedo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Andenowski has Azevedo pressed against the cage, preventing Azevedo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Andenowski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andenowski.
Andenowski tries a body shot but Azevedo blocks it.
A body shot lands from Andenowski.
Azevedo tries to circle away but Andenowski has him pinned against the cage.
Andenowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Azevedos head.
Piotr Andenowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andenowski stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Andenowski lands a right hand.
Azevedo takes a shot to the head.
Andenowski lands a body shot.
Azevedo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andenowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Andenowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andenowski throws a series of punches but Azevedo moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Andenowski.
Azevedo looks to land a body kick but Andenowski moved away.
Andenowski circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Azevedo to the canvas! Azevedo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Andenowski keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Andenowski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Piotr Andenowski thanked Versus for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
RFL 009 Fiddler vs Tigiev
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Cierpka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Azevedo misses with the body kick
and Cierpka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azevedo takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#
It looks like Augusto Azevedo has been cut.
Cierpka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Cierpka.#CL#
Cierpka forces Azevedo back against the cage and clinches.
Cierpka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Azevedo backwards.
Azevedo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cierpka prevents Azevedo from breaking the clinch.
Cierpka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Cierpka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cierpka pushes Azevedo up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Cierpka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo trying to control the position but instead, Cierpka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Azevedo into the cage.
Nice body punch from Cierpka - that landed with a thud.
Cierpka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Azevedo or not.
Cierpka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Azevedo backwards. #BC#
Cierpka breaks from the clinch.
Cierpka tries to bum rush Azevedo with a series of wild strikes but Azevedo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Augusto Azevedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cierpka lands with a big left! Azevedo is wobbled badly! Cierpka comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Azevedo to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Krystian Cierpka!
Our winner, Krystian Cierpka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RFL 008 Ring Edition I
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Azevedo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Morgan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Azevedo is in Morgan's guard.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Azevedo from controlling successfully.
Azevedo throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Azevedo tries to pass.
Azevedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard. #T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Azevedo controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Azevedo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morgan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morgan is not content to let Azevedo control the position.
Azevedo tries to advance to mount but Morgan denies him.
Azevedo has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
Azevedo throwing strikes here but Morgan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Morgan is controlling an arm, preventing Azevedo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Azevedo wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely.
Azevedo forces the positional change into back control.
Morgan prevents Azevedo from getting a body triangle.#T3##SUB#
Azevedo looking to break Morgan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Morgan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Azevedo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Azevedo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Morgan defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Azevedo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morgan controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Azevedo wants to improve his position but instead Morgan has moved into half guard.
Azevedo is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan uses his free foot to push down on Azevedo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Azevedo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Azevedo dominated that round.
That's time! Azevedo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Azevedo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morgan stops Azevedo from passing to mount.
Morgan regains half guard there - taking advantage of Azevedo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Morgan is not content to let Azevedo control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Azevedo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morgan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Azevedo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Azevedo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Morgan reverses the position - he's now on top in Azevedo's guard.
Augusto Azevedo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morgan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morgan passes Azevedo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Morgan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Azevedo!
Azevedo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Azevedo tries to hold on but Morgan postures up.
Azevedo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morgan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Azevedo is working to get back to half guard.
Azevedo is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan controlling from the full mount.
Morgan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Azevedo is looking to escape. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Azevedo wants to hold on but Morgan pushes him away.
Azevedo is looking to improve his position but Morgan isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azevedo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Azevedo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morgan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Azevedo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morgan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Azevedo wants to control for a moment but Morgan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Azevedo is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Azevedo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Azevedo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Azevedo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morgan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azevedo. #SUB#
Azevedo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Morgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Azevedo.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Azevedo is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.
Morgan moves into full guard.
Azevedo is looking to advance position but Morgan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Morgan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Azevedo is desperately trying to improve his position but Morgan has a good base and remains in mount.
Azevedo tries to hold on but Morgan postures up.
Morgan controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Azevedo is just holding on here. Morgan manages to take his back.
Azevedo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Morgan.
Azevedo trying to control the hands but Morgan won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Virgil Morgan.
I think Morgan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Virgil Morgan!
An out of breath Virgil Morgan 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:
HFC 82:Schopenhauer vs Kassab
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
MacAuliffe lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Augusto Azevedo has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baeddan MacAuliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for MacAuliffe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Azevedo avoids a kick to the body.
MacAuliffe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Azevedo closes the distance and clinches up with MacAuliffe, looking for a takedown. Azevedo pushes MacAuliffe against the cage but MacAuliffe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Azevedo tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on MacAuliffe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
MacAuliffe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from MacAuliffe - that will leave a mark!
MacAuliffe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAuliffe scores with a hook.
Azevedo fails with a takedown attempt.
MacAuliffe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacAuliffe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Azevedo fails with the takedown#CL2#
and MacAuliffe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azevedo tries to pull guard but MacAuliffe holds him up against the cage and eventually Azevedo drops back down to his feet.
MacAuliffe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
Azevedo jumps guard but MacAuliffe stands there with Azevedo around his waist. Azevedo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacAuliffe lands with a right to the head.
Azevedo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacAuliffe just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
MacAuliffe manages to break the clinch.
MacAuliffe lands with an uppercut that bounces Azevedo off the cage and back into range.
Azevedo dives in and grabs MacAuliffe's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacAuliffe pushes down on Azevedo's head and hops out.
A combination from MacAuliffe does no damage.
Azevedo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacAuliffe lands a slapping body shot.
MacAuliffe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Azevedo dives in for a single leg takedown but MacAuliffe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
MacAuliffe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Azevedo's head backwards.
Azevedo tries for a takedown but MacAuliffe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacAuliffe throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Azevedo crashing down! Azevedo tries to stagger back to his feet but MacAuliffe just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Azevedo asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
Baeddan MacAuliffe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFC 78:Ragnarson vs Mahones
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Randhawa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Azevedo's guard.#SUB#
Azevedo has his feet on Randhawa's thighs here. He's pushed Randhawa off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Randhawa screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augusto Azevedo!
A victorious Augusto Azevedo 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:
HFC 73:Vane vs Grabonzo
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Foote moves into range and connects with a jab.
Foote shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Azevedo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Foote throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azevedo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Azevedo shoots in and drives through. Foote sprawls well.
Azevedo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Foote lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Foote jabs at Azevedo's body.
Foote lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Azevedo shoots in for a double leg but Foote sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Azevedo slips a jab and a cross from Foote.
Azevedo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Foote tries to avoid it but Azevedo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Foote to the ground. Foote escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown but Foote shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foote throws a combination. Azevedo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Foote throws a series of strikes that have Azevedo backpedaling.
Azevedo shoots in for a double leg but Foote sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Azevedo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Azevedo is breathing heavily.
Foote closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Foote fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Foote fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foote closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A right-left combo lands from Foote.
Foote throws a right hand that Azevedo ducks under and follows up with a left that Azevedo also avoids with ease.
Azevedo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Azevedo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foote's waist but Foote gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Azevedo off to one side.
Azevedo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Foote throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Azevedo on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Foote.
Foote smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#
Azevedo is rocked!
Foote rushes Azevedo with punches - Azevedo moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Azevedo goes down! Foote follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shelby Foote!
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Event:
HFC 69:Johansson vs Orban
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Hall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Azevedo's hands.
Hall slaps away a takedown attempt from Azevedo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Azevedo under the eye.#TD#
Hall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hall content to control rather than advance.
Hall prevents Azevedo from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Azevedo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Azevedo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hall.
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azevedo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hall is looking to stall here but Azevedo recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Azevedo working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
Azevedo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Azevedo for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Azevedo dives in and grabs Hall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes down on Azevedo's head and hops out.
Azevedo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hall as he avoids it easily.
Uryan Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Azevedo.#TD#
Hall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Azevedo was covering up waiting for the punch and Hall finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3#
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azevedo is keeping the position for now.
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Azevedo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hall trying to control but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Azevedo is looking for a triangle here but Hall uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uryan Hall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Azevedo has his takedown stuffed
and Hall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Augusto Azevedo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hall throws a series of strikes that have Azevedo backpedaling.
Azevedo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hall avoids it really well and circles away.
We've been informed that Azevedo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hall connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hall tries to avoid it but Azevedo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hall to the ground. Hall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uryan Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Azevedo.#TD2#
Azevedo drives through with a takedown into Hall's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Hall looking for a triangle here. Azevedo is fighting it but it looks tight! Hall pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Azevedo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Uryan Hall!
A very excited looking Uryan Hall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
HFC 64:Randhawa vs Azevedo
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Randhawa enables Azevedo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Randhawa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Azevedo pushing down on Randhawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Azevedo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Azevedo wants to control but Randhawa is keeping him busy.
Randhawa wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Azevedo seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Randhawa is defending against the submission attempts here by Azevedo.
#SUB2#
Randhawa is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Azevedo has latched onto it... Big trouble! Azevedo pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Randhawa is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Azevedo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augusto Azevedo!
Augusto Azevedo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 59:Obuhov vs Sonnen
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Azevedo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morghulis to the mat! Morghulis manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Morghulis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azevedo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azevedo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Morghulis looking for a guillotine here but Azevedo defends easily.
Morghulis can't keep his opponent in guard - Azevedo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo is keen to just control but Morghulis is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.
Azevedo is keen to just control but Morghulis is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azevedo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morghulis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Azevedo slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions off his back.
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but Morghulis is defending well.
Azevedo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Azevedo trying to control from half guard but Morghulis is working away. #SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azevedo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Azevedo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Azevedo has hold of Morghulis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Morghulis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T2#
Morghulis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Morghulis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Azevedo.
Azevedo controlling the pace for now.
Azevedo forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Azevedo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morghulis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Azevedo keeps control of the position as Morghulis tries to break free.
#SUB#
Azevedo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Morghulis tries to escape but Azevedo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Azevedo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Azevedo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Azevedo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Morghulis defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Morghulis showing good submission defense here.
Morghulis tries to escape but Azevedo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Azevedo looking to break Morghulis's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Morghulis remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Azevedo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4##SUB#
Morghulis fending off the submission attempt from Azevedo.
Morghulis tries to break free.
Morghulis staying busy and making it hard for Azevedo to control.
I really don't envy Morghulis right now.
#SUB#
Azevedo has his arm under Morghulis's chin here. Game over son! Azevedo squeezes tightly and Morghulis is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Augusto Azevedo!
After winning the bout, Augusto Azevedo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HFC 56:Tsuruta vs Mahones
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Azevedo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Azevedo postures up.
Azevedo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gooseman is not content to let Azevedo control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Azevedo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Azevedo in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gooseman is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Augusto Azevedo!
Augusto Azevedo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFC 51:Abdurahimov vs Mahones
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Gonalez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Azevedo.
Gonalez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Azevedo's head.
Gonalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Azevedo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Azevedo advances nicely into full mount.
Azevedo controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Azevedo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gonalez is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Azevedo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gonalez is defending well. Azevedo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gonalez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Azevedo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augusto Azevedo!
Augusto Azevedo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
KOTB 44: Velocidade
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Azevedo closes the distance and clinches up with FalleN, looking for a takedown. Azevedo pushes FalleN against the cage but FalleN circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
FalleN steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Azevedo.
We've been hearing reports that Azevedo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
FalleN misses with a straight right.
Azevedo looks for a takedown but FalleN sprawls well.
FalleN throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azevedo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
FalleN scores with a jab to the body.
FalleN ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo moves away.
FalleN getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
FalleN jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Augusto Azevedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FalleN digs a good hook to Azevedo's body.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says FalleN as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
FalleN keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Azevedo.
Azevedo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
FalleN ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
FalleN throws a shot to the body.
Azevedo shoots in but FalleN avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Azevedo closes this distance looking for a takedown but FalleN circles away.
Azevedo closes this distance looking for a takedown but FalleN circles away.
A shot to the liver by FalleN. Beautiful body shot.
FalleN swings for the body but Azevedo moves out of range.
Azevedo closes this distance looking for a takedown but FalleN circles away.
Azevedo with a poor takedown
and FalleN makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Azevedo is breathing heavily.#T2#
FalleN lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Azevedo backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Augusto Azevedo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azevedo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Azevedo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and FalleN counters by clinching up.
A short uppercut from FalleN.
Azevedo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
FalleN lands with a right to the head.
Azevedo has FalleN pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. FalleN manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from FalleN.
Azevedo is trying to pull guard but FalleN has him pressed against the cage.
Azevedo tries to pull guard but FalleN won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, FalleN scores with a nice short uppercut.
Azevedo is trying to pull guard but FalleN has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from FalleN. #T3#
FalleN lands a left hand that snaps the head of Azevedo backwards.
Azevedo is trying to pull guard but FalleN turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from FalleN as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for FalleN.
FalleN lands with a short shot to the head.
FalleN lands a body punch in the clinch.
Azevedo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but FalleN is defending well.
FalleN throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Azevedo drops down looking for an ankle pick but FalleN pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts FalleN, as that shot connected.
FalleN has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
FalleN lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Azevedo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into FalleN's guard.
FalleN is looking to stand back up but Azevedo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by FalleN.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
FalleN is controlling Azevedo's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Azevedo works his way into side control. #SUB#
Azevedo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. FalleN knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
FalleN gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
FalleN defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Azevedo.
FalleN is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel FalleN dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Augusto Azevedo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Azevedo shoots in looking for a takedown. FalleN tries to sprawl out of it but Azevedo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. FalleN manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Azevedo shoots in and drives through. FalleN sprawls well.
FalleN throws out a counter right but Azevedo avoids it with no problem.
FalleN slaps away a takedown attempt from Azevedo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
FalleN steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Azevedo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
FalleN connects with a body shot.
Azevedo shoots in for a double leg but FalleN sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
FalleN looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with FalleN but FalleN pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Azevedo.
Azevedo misses with a takedown attempt
and FalleN counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
FalleN is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Azevedo rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
FalleN jabs at Azevedo's body.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Augusto Azevedo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
FalleN moves into the clinch successfully.
FalleN lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Azevedo.#BC2#
FalleN breaks the clinch.
Azevedo tries to close the distance and clinch but FalleN swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from FalleN on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Azevedo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
FalleN has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
FalleN pulls Azevedo in close to prevent any damage.
Azevedo looking to pass the guard.
Azevedo prevents FalleN from getting back to his feet. #T2#
FalleN not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Azevedo is pushing down on FalleN's leg trying to pass to half guard. FalleN is fighting to maintain full guard but Azevedo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Azevedo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for FalleN!
Augusto Azevedo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Azevedo wants to control the pace but FalleN is squirming around nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
FalleN is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T3#
Azevedo controlling from mount.
Azevedo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as FalleN is looking to escape.
Azevedo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Azevedo trying to control but FalleN is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FalleN is controlling an arm, preventing Azevedo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Azevedo looking to control but FalleN is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
FalleN tries to hold on but Azevedo pushes him away.
Azevedo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but FalleN is holding on tight.
Azevedo won't let FalleN get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB#
Azevedo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Azevedo wants to control the pace but FalleN is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
FalleN is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gabriel FalleN will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Augusto Azevedo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
FalleN slaps away a takedown attempt from Azevedo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Azevedo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and FalleN counters with a nice body shot.
Azevedo fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
FalleN displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Azevedo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo goes for a double leg but FalleN avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as FalleN continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
FalleN jabs at Azevedo's body.
Azevedo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and FalleN counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##CL2#
FalleN fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Azevedo, pushing him back against the cage.
Azevedo can't get the takedown.
Azevedo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
FalleN lands a nice shot to the body.
FalleN digs a right hand into Azevedo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Azevedo's gas tank.
FalleN working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
FalleN scores with a shot to the side of Azevedo's head.
FalleN digs a right hand into Azevedo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Azevedo's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from FalleN. #BC2#
FalleN breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
FalleN connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Azevedo momentarily.
FalleN throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Azevedo on the side of the head.
FalleN lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Azevedo at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
FalleN lands a nice hook to Azevedo's body. Azevedo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Azevedo dives in and grabs FalleN's left leg, looking for a takedown. FalleN pushes down on Azevedo's head and hops out.#T2#
Azevedo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Azevedo walks into a left hand.
FalleN lands a nice looking body shot.
Gabriel FalleN is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
FalleN jabs Azevedo right on the nose. Azevedo blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
Azevedo is rocked!
FalleN scores with a body shot.
Oh Azevedo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
FalleN dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
FalleN measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Azevedo! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Gabriel FalleN!
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Event:
KOTB 41: Agarrar!
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Kashka shoots in for a double leg but Azevedo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Azevedo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kashka's guard.
Azevedo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kashka's guard.
Azevedo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Azevedo content to control rather than advance.
Azevedo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Azevedo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Azevedo has isolated one of Kashka's arms. Kashka looking to fight him off but Azevedo twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augusto Azevedo!
A relieved looking Augusto Azevedo 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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