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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Crime scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Crime is controlling the pace.
Crime passes the guard and advances to mount!
Almeida is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crime lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Almeida tries to reverse the position but Crime maintains control.#T1#
Crime tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Crime might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Almeida is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Almeida is looking to get to half guard.
Crime working Almeida over with strikes here.
Crime looking to control and managing it successfully.
Crime with the ground and pound from mount.
Almeida looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Crime lands a big shot there that rocks Almeida but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Crime takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Almeida is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Crime is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Almeida can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Crime pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Almeida keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crime has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crime sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Almeida is in a horrible position here. Crime smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Almeida is looking to get to half guard.
Almeida taking shots to the head.
Crime takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Almeida is in a horrible position here. Crime smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Almeida is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Almeida in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Almeida keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Crime controlling the position easily from mount.
Almeida tries to lock up and control but Crime gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crime prevents Almeida from getting the reversal.
Crime lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Almeida hang on?
Crime content just to control the position here.
Almeida is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crime controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octopus Crime dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Almeida wants to clinch but Crime slips to the side#TD2#
so Crime counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Crime works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crime slips a nice elbow through Almeida's hands, connecting with Almeida's forehead.
Almeida wants to get back to his feet.
Crime landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crime wants to free his trapped foot but Almeida is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crime controlling the action here.
Crime slips a nice elbow through Almeida's hands, connecting with Almeida's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crime seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.
Crime seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Almeida is looking for a sweep. Crime is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crime takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Almeida is looking for a sweep. Crime is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Crime is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Almeida defends it well.
Crime working the head and body with strikes.
Crime looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Crime's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Almeida is looking for a sweep. Crime is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crime not doing much here.
Crime is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Crime controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Almeida is desperately trying to improve his position but Crime has a good base and remains in mount.
Crime lands with some strikes.
Crime looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Crime connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Crime lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Almeida in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Crime sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Crime looking to finish Almeida with some ground and pound. This is bad for Almeida!
Almeida can't escape the position.
Crime controlling from mount. #T4#
Crime is breathing heavily.
Crime is continuing to stall.
Almeida is in all sorts of trouble here.
Almeida is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Crime is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Almeida can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Crime looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crime lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octopus Crime showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Almeida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Almeida.
Crime is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Almeida.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Almeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Almeida tries for a takedown but Crime circles away easily#TD2#
and Crime counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Crime pushes down on Almeida's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crime landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crime has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crime is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Almeida keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Almeida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crime pulls his head out easily.
Crime drops an elbow to the side of Almeida's head.
Crime keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crime is thwarting Almeida's attempts to control the position.
Crime controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Almeida is trying to stand up here but Crime is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Octopus Crime has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crime looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Crime seems content to control.
Almeida is holding on to half guard well.
Almeida tries to roll over but Crime keeps him under control.
Crime is nestled in close to Almeida, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Well, if Crime is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Crime winds up and cracks Almeida with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Crime is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crime content to control rather than advance.
Crime takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Almeida is looking for a sweep. Crime is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crime slips a nice elbow through Almeida's hands, connecting with Almeida's forehead.
Crime perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Almeida tries to get to full guard but Crime has control of the leg. #T4#
Crime keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Almeida is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Almeida gets full guard.
Crime looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crime throwing strikes from guard but Almeida blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crime engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Almeida clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octopus Crime comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crime 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Octopus Crime!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Stout. No joy for Almeida on that attempt. #TD#
Almeida tries to sprawl but Stout drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stout slips a nice elbow through Almeida's hands, connecting with Almeida's forehead.
Almeida tries to kick Stout off but Stout keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Almeida wants to control but Stout is keeping busy.
Almeida manages to get to full guard.
Stout scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida wants to sweep here but Stout controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Almeida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Almeida wants to sweep but no luck.
Almeida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stout scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stout might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stout working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stout trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Almeida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stout's guard. #REVB##T2##SU2#
Almeida stands up from Stout's guard - Almeida perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Almeida closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Almeida jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Almeida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stout defends well.#SU#
Stout gets to his feet - Almeida follows without any prompting.
Almeida tries for a takedown but Stout sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stout slaps away a takedown attempt from Almeida, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Felix Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Almeida.
Almeida looks winded!
Almeida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3##TD#
Stout feints and as Almeida raises his hands in defense, Stout changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stout keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Almeida's head.
We've been informed that Almeida has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stout landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stout content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stout works over Almeida with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#
Almeida is rocked!
Stout working some strikes from top position.
Almeida is still in real trouble! Can Stout finish him?
Almeida is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Almeida working for a triangle but Stout defends it easily.
Almeida looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stout puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4##SUB#
Stout is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Almeida defends it well.
Almeida seems to have recovered his senses.
Almeida wants to control but Stout is keeping busy.
Almeida pushes Stout off looking to stand but Stout dives back in and keeps control.
Almeida is looking to control Stout's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Almeida avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Almeida is looking to improve his position.
Almeida is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Stout dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
No luck for Almeida with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Stout feints and as Almeida raises his hands in defense, Stout changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stout is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Joao Almeida has been cut.
Almeida trying to strike off his back.
Stout throws a big right hand that misses.
Almeida wants to stand up but Stout is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stout's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES2#
Almeida manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Stout has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Almeida uses from the top position. #T1#
Almeida wants to control from the top but Stout keeps moving.
Almeida sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stout is pulling down on Almeida's head. It's preventing any offense from Almeida, at least for the moment.
Almeida trying to control but Stout is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stout has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Almeida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Almeida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stout avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stout has Almeida pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Almeida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stout is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeida can do to turn this around?
Almeida misses with a takedown attempt - Stout sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stout quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Felix Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Almeida.#CL2#
Almeida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Stout lands a hook that snaps the head of Almeida backwards.
Stout lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stout avoiding damage.
Stout misses with an elbow over the top.
Almeida jumps guard but Stout turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stout creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Almeida tries to break the clinch but Stout is controlling the position.
Almeida blocking some punches.
Almeida jumps guard but Stout stands there with Almeida around his waist. Almeida gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Almeida is trying to force a seperation but Stout has the dominant position.
Almeida is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stout pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4##TD#
Stout decides to pull guard.
Almeida trying to control but Stout is working from the bottom.
Stout is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Stout prevents Almeida from improving his position.
Almeida is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Stout jumps into side control!
Almeida is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Stout wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Almeida, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Almeida 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.
Felix Stout dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joao Almeida's cut.
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#
Almeida shoots for a double leg takedown but Stout sprawls well. He's pushed Almeida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Almeida looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Stout has one foot on Almeida's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Stout shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Almeida manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Almeida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stout can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stout really is a fat lump.
Stout with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SU#
Stout decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Almeida, up you get! #CL2#
Almeida pushes Stout up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD#
Stout ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stout no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Felix Stout overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Almeida has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stout is proving hard to escape from.
Stout wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Stout throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stout is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stout is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Almeida gets to his feet - Stout follows without any prompting. #T2##CL#
Stout moves into range and clinches up with Almeida.
Stout tries to stall but Almeida uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Almeida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Almeida jumps guard but Stout stands there with Almeida around his waist. Almeida gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stout leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Almeida tries to stall but Stout uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Almeida is looking to take this one to the mat.
Felix Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Almeida.
Almeida tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3#
Almeida jumps guard but Stout stands there with Almeida around his waist. Almeida gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Almeida jumps guard and drags Stout to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Almeida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stout can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stout lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stout postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stout preventing the sweep.
Stout working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stout's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4##SU#
Stout stands up and waves to Almeida to follow him. #CL#
Stout gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Almeida tries for a takedown. No joy.
Almeida tries to pull guard but Stout forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Almeida's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Almeida jumps guard but Stout turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Joao Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felix Stout is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Almeida tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stout just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Stout showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stout has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Stout!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Waters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Almeida is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Waters unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Almeida has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Waters clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Almeida is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Waters is defending well though. Almeida let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Almeida's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Waters is trying to stand back up.
Almeida tries to get the hooks in deep but Waters pushed the leg off. #T1#
Almeida has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Waters's body.
Almeida is looking to control Waters but Waters is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Waters is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Almeida has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Waters has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Almeida trying to control momentarily.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Almeida looking for the choke from the back.
Almeida struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Almeida is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Waters is defending well though. Almeida let's go of the attempt for now.
Almeida is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Waters is holding onto Almeida's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T3#
Waters staying busy and making it hard for Almeida to control. #SUB2#
Waters fending off the submission attempt from Almeida.
I would not like to be Waters right now.
Waters looking very determined here, making life difficult for Almeida.
Waters wants to control his opponent's hands but Almeida gets his hands free. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Almeida has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Almeida tries to keep control of the position but Waters is staying busy.
Almeida wants to control the position but Waters frees himself and scrambles - Almeida manages to regain control in side control.
Almeida wants to control but Waters is keeping him busy.
Waters prevents Almeida from improving position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waters is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Almeida has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Almeida dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Almeida forces Waters back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Waters.
Waters throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Almeida manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Waters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Almeida working a defensive guard but Waters passes into half guard.
Almeida is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waters slips a nice elbow through Almeida's hands, connecting with Almeida's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida manages to get to full guard.
#SU#
Waters stands up from Almeida's guard - Waters perhaps looking for a knockout.
Almeida is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Almeida tries to sprawl but Waters drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Almeida makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Waters could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Almeida changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Waters looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Waters sneaks out the side door and pushes Almeida away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Waters gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Almeida to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Almeida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been informed that Almeida has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Waters keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully.
Almeida wants to stand but Waters has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Waters keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully. #ES#
Waters has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Almeida is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Waters avoiding damage.
Waters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Waters throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Almeida lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T3#
Almeida wants to control but Waters is keeping him busy.
Almeida seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Almeida throws a strike but Waters avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Almeida trying to stand up but can't free himself from Waters's guard.
Almeida forces his way into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Waters tries to roll over but Almeida keeps him under control.
Almeida passes into side control, despite Waters's attempt to control the position.
Waters tries to escape but Almeida is in control. #SU2#
Almeida stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Almeida decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Almeida decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dee Waters will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Almeida closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Waters did well to prevent Almeida getting side control.
Almeida wants to stand up but Waters is controlling the position.
Waters is refusing to be controlled, as Almeida sits in half guard.
Almeida might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Waters haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Almeida is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Waters still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Waters has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB#
Waters is trying to get an arm triangle but Almeida is defending well.
Joao Almeida has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Almeida is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Waters off and has taken his back!
Will Almeida go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Waters is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2#
Waters trying to control but not successfully.
Waters looking very determined here, making life difficult for Almeida.
Almeida controls the position.
Waters is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Almeida is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3#
Almeida trying to control.#SUB2#
Waters fending off the submission attempt from Almeida.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Almeida's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Almeida looking to break Waters's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Waters remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Almeida will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Almeida trying to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Waters manages to reverse the position and now he's in Almeida's guard. Nice work there by Waters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Almeida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Almeida 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Almeida!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Almeida scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dudley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Almeida's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dudley is looking for a sweep. Almeida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dudley really is a fat lump.
Almeida tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dudley.
Dudley scores with a few weak punches.
Dudley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dudley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Almeida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully.
Almeida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dudley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dudley is trying to keep Almeida in close.
Almeida preventing the sweep. #T1#
Almeida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dudley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving.
Almeida is looking to stand up but Dudley won't let him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Almeida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Dudley moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Dudley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Almeida can't fight it off and eventually Dudley manages to take the fight to the floor. Almeida looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Almeida manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Dudley is trying to trip Almeida. He has hold of a leg but Almeida is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dudley persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Almeida wants to stand up but Dudley is controlling him.
Dudley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dudley sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Almeida throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dudley was covering up waiting for the punch and Almeida finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dudley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dudley is breathing heavily.
Almeida trying to control but Dudley is working from the bottom.
Almeida is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dudley will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dudley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Almeida is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Almeida gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Dudley tries to sprawl but Almeida drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dudley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Almeida is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Almeida lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dudley is looking for a sweep. Almeida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Almeida is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Almeida dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Almeida shoots in and bounces Dudley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dudley working a defensive guard here.
Almeida tries to stand but Dudley is controlling from the bottom.
Almeida won't allow Dudley to sweep him here.
Dudley is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida is looking to stand up but Dudley won't let him.
Almeida chips away with some ground and pound.
Almeida's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Almeida wants to stand and escape but instead Dudley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Almeida throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Almeida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Almeida controlling Dudley's posture.
Dudley stays in close to Almeida's body and controls the position.
Almeida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dudley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Almeida is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dudley is in close to Almeida's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dudley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Joao Almeida has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Dudley rushes Almeida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Dudley has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Almeida is trying to keep an underhook but Dudley manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Dudley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Almeida is trying to stand back up but Dudley is controlling him
#ES2#
Almeida kicks off Dudley and gets to his feet.
Almeida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2#
Almeida closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Almeida decides to stand back up. #T3##TD2#
Almeida closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dudley is refusing to be controlled, as Almeida sits in half guard.
Dudley taking some punishment here, with Almeida in his half guard.
Dudley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dudley trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Dudley can't escape the position.
Dudley tries to hold on but Almeida postures up.#SU2#
Almeida is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL2#
Almeida moves into the clinch.#T4##TD#
Dudley turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dudley working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida has one of Dudley's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Dudley 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 Almeida's shoulder. That is not cool.
Almeida can't do much from the bottom here.
Almeida is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dudley has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Almeida isn't going anywhere.
Almeida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES2#
Almeida bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeida is looking to clinch but Dudley is avoiding it.
#CL#
Dudley rushes Almeida and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Almeida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Dudley has Almeida up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Almeida pulls guard successfully.
Dudley preventing the sweep.
Dudley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dudley won't allow Almeida to get back to his feet.
Dudley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Almeida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dudley's guard. #REVB#
Dudley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Almeida's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Almeida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2#
Dudley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Almeida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dudley has managed to get both his arms back between Almeida's legs - danger averted.
Almeida being controlled here, momentarily.
Dudley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dudley stopping the sweep attempt from Almeida.#SUB2#
Almeida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dudley defends it easily.#SU#
Dudley stands and steps away. Almeida gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #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.#CL#
Dudley has Almeida up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Dudley tightens his grip and picks Almeida up, before dumping him to the ground. Almeida manages to land in guard.
Dudley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dudley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dudley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Almeida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dudley sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Almeida is looking to stand up but Dudley isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dudley postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Almeida tries to keep at a distance but Dudley has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Almeida pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Almeida looking for a guillotine here but Dudley defends easily.
Dudley content to stall in guard here. #T4#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dudley.
Almeida looking to control.
Dudley sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Almeida seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Dudley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Almeida 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Almeida!
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