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Event:
KAMIKAZE 45: Born To Fight
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Miyamoto's corner calls for a 1-2. Miyamoto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saar slips a straight right by Miyamoto.
Saar tries a quick counter leg kick but Miyamoto is wise to it.
Saar takes one to the side of the head.
#KD#
Miyamoto cracks Saar with an uppercut from hell and Saar crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Miyamoto's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC#
Saar is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Saar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyamoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyamoto wanted to stand there but Saar had control of the position.
Miyamoto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Saar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyamoto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miyamoto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miyamoto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Saar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyamoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Miyamoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miyamoto landing some decent shots from guard.
Miyamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Saar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyamoto is working Saar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miyamoto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miyamoto wants to control from the top but Saar keeps moving.
Miyamoto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saar is still in real trouble! Can Miyamoto finish him?
Miyamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Saar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saar seems to have recovered his senses.
Miyamoto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miyamoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miyamoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Miyamoto drops back looking for a leg! Saar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saar manages to kick Miyamoto off! Miyamoto jumps back into Saar's guard. #T2#
Miyamoto connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Miyamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Miyamoto lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Miyamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Miyamoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Miyamoto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miyamoto landing some decent shots from guard.
Miyamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Saar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyamoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Saar wants to sweep here but Miyamoto controlling him for the moment.
Saar being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Saar looking for a guillotine here but Miyamoto defends easily.
Miyamoto scoring with some ground and pound.
Miyamoto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miyamoto chips away with some ground and pound.
Miyamoto trying to control but Saar is working from the bottom.
Miyamoto is in close to Saar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miyamoto's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Miyamoto distracts Saar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miyamoto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saar's guard.#SUB2#
Saar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miyamoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Miyamoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Miyamoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyamoto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Miyamoto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miyamoto is in close to Saar's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Miyamoto drops back looking for a leg! Saar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saar manages to kick Miyamoto off! Miyamoto jumps back into Saar's guard. #SUB#
Miyamoto drops back looking for a leg! Saar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saar manages to kick Miyamoto off! Miyamoto jumps back into Saar's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sung Miyamoto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Miyamoto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saar's head.
Saar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miyamoto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saar's hands.
Saar avoids the head kick by Miyamoto.
Saar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Miyamoto misses its intended target.
And Saar tries to counter it with a takedown but Miyamoto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miyamoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sung Miyamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miyamoto.
Saar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Miyamoto throws out a loose jab but Saar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Miyamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miyamoto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miyamoto looks to land a left hand but Saar moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Saar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Miyamoto is trying to escape back to his feet but Saar uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sung Miyamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#SUB2#
Saar in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Miyamoto is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cyric Saar!
Cyric Saar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 34: Chance
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Saar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Irrozios connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saar scrambles back to his feet.
Irrozios has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Irrozios fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saar on the side of the head.
Irrozios misses with a straight left.
Irrozios scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Saar is rocked!
Irrozios fakes the body blow, causing Saar to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Saar goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Irrozios!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 19: Submission
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Elpidius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saar.
Elpidius misses with the combination.
Saar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Elpidius misses with a lunging right hand
and Saar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Elpidius's knee momentarily.
Elpidius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Elpidius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saar was well out of range. Poor timing from Elpidius.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saar! But no joy.
Elpidius works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elpidius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Elpidius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Saar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Elpidius has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Elpidius misses with a series of wild punches.
Saar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Elpidius misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Saar counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Saar drops back looking for a leg! Elpidius is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elpidius manages to kick Saar off! Saar jumps back into Elpidius's guard.
Elpidius wants to get back to his feet but Saar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Elpidius keeping full guard, as Saar tries to pass. #SUB2#
Saar drops back looking for a leg! Elpidius is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elpidius manages to kick Saar off! Saar jumps back into Elpidius's guard.
Saar stops Elpidius from standing up. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elpidius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saar trying to control the position from guard on top but Elpidius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elpidius wants to stand up but Saar is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Elpidius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Elpidius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saar flicks out a counter leg kick but Elpidius steps away.
Elpidius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saar.
Saar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Elpidius defends it well.
Elpidius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
No joy there for Elpidius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saar feints the counter takedown.
Saar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elpidius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Elpidius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Elpidius!
Elpidius throws a lazy uppercut
and Saar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elpidius.
Elpidius throws a series of strikes that have Saar backpedaling.
#T4#
Saar misses with a takedown attempt
and Elpidius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elpidius.
Eustace Elpidius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elpidius misses with a combination
and Saar counters with an outside leg kick.
Elpidius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Elpidius wants it to stay on the feet.
Elpidius appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Elpidius throws a series of punches but Saar avoids them all with ease.
Saar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Elpidius misses with a low kick.
Elpidius moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSaar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eustace Elpidius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Elpidius just misses with a punch to the body.
Saar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Elpidius is looking to wear down Saar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Elpidius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elpidius misses with the combination.
Saar with the counter takedown but Elpidius avoids it easily.
Elpidius swings for the body but Saar moves out of range.
Saar defending well as Elpidius loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elpidius throws a leg kick but Saar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Elpidius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Elpidius misses. #T1#
Elpidius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saar counters with a low kick, right behind Elpidius 's knee.
Elpidius looks to score with a jab to the body but Saar is just out of range.
Elpidius misses with a wild combination.
Elpidius lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Elpidius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saar can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Elpidius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elpidius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eustace Elpidius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Elpidius looks to land a combination but Saar avoids it well.
Saar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Elpidius fails to land with a series of punches.
Elpidius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Elpidius tests Saar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saar checks the leg kick.
Elpidius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Elpidius defends it well.
Elpidius throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Elpidius throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Elpidius scores with a decent looking hook.
Saar walks into a left hand.
Saar blocks a low kick nicely.
Saar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Elpidius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elpidius.
Saar feints a counter leg kick.
Elpidius misses with the combination.
Elpidius throws a body shot but no joy.
And Saar responds with a good body kick, but Elpidius manages to step out the way in time.#T4#
Saar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Elpidius.
Elpidius misses with the combination.
Saar feints the counter takedown.
Saar staying out of range there.
Saar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Elpidius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Saar counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elpidius pushes Saar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Saar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Saar has hold of Elpidius's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Elpidius tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Saar cranks the arm and Elpidius screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Elpidius, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cyric Saar!
An out of breath Cyric Saar 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:
KAMIKAZE 15: Heaven
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Elpidius goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Elpidius fails to land with a series of punches.
Elpidius misses with a few strikes there.
Saar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Elpidius takes a swing at Saar's ribcage but misses.
Saar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Elpidius just manages to avoid it.
Elpidius catches Saar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Elpidius has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Elpidius connects with a body shot that sends Saar's belly button to the back.
Elpidius throws a nice looking combination but Saar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elpidius lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Elpidius does no damage.
Saar tries to counter with a takedown but Elpidius is quick to defend against it.
Eustace Elpidius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elpidius throws a hook to the side of Saar's head but Saar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elpidius throws a body punch but Saar moves out of range.
Saar half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Elpidius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Elpidius throws a leg kick #TD#
and Saar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saar trying to mount his opponent but Elpidius defends it.
Elpidius tries to kick Saar off but Saar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Saar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've been hearing good reports from Saar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Saar wants to free his trapped foot but Elpidius is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saar is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Saar moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Saar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Elpidius is trying to get back to his feet.
Saar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Elpidius wants to get back to his feet but Saar drags him back down.
Elpidius is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Saar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
Saar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Elpidius is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Elpidius is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Elpidius prevents Saar from moving into mount. #SUB#
Saar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saar tries to advance to mount but Elpidius denies him. #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.
Elpidius tries to escape but Saar is in control. #SUB#
Saar is trying to get an arm triangle but Elpidius is defending well.
Elpidius wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Saar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saar is breathing heavily.
Elpidius wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eustace Elpidius dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Elpidius looks to score with a jab to the body but Saar is just out of range.
Elpidius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Elpidius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Elpidius misses with a body punch
and Saar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Elpidius misses with an uppercut. Saar saw that one coming.
Saar feinted with a counter takedown.
Elpidius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eustace Elpidius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elpidius misses with a body shot.
Saar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saar avoids the body shot from Elpidius.
Saar dodges the punch combination from Elpidius.
Saar attempts a counter takedown but Elpidius avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Elpidius throws a big shot that misses.
Elpidius smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from Elpidius.
Elpidius misses with a series of wild punches.
Saar feinted with a counter takedown.
Elpidius misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Elpidius does no damage.
Saar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Elpidius just manages to avoid it.
Eustace Elpidius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elpidius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Elpidius is breathing heavily.#T2#
Elpidius swings for the body but Saar moves out of range.
Saar attempts a counter takedown but Elpidius avoids it well and moves away.
Elpidius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elpidius. Saar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saar ducks under a wild hook from Elpidius.
Saar tries to counter with a takedown but Elpidius is quick to defend against it.
Elpidius misses with a body punch
and Saar counters with an inside leg kick.
Elpidius throws a series of punches but Saar avoids them all with ease.
Elpidius tries to work over Saar's front leg with a kick but Saar checks it.
Elpidius throws a low kick but Saar avoids it.
Elpidius jabs at Saar's body.
Elpidius throws out a leg kick but Saar moves out of range and Elpidius only half commits.
Saar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Elpidius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Elpidius throws a low kick but Saar avoids it.
Saar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Elpidius misses with a series of wild punches.
Saar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Elpidius looks to score with a jab to the body but Saar is just out of range.
Saar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Elpidius just manages to avoid it.
Eustace Elpidius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elpidius misses with a two punch combination.
Elpidius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saar checks the leg kick.#T4#
Elpidius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Elpidius.
Saar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Elpidius misses with a wild combination.
Elpidius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elpidius swings for the body but Saar moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elpidius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saar was well out of range. Poor timing from Elpidius.
Saar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Elpidius just manages to avoid it.
Elpidius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saar circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eustace Elpidius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Elpidius throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Saar counters with a shoot takedown. Elpidius fights it but they end up in guard.
Saar wants to pass the guard but Elpidius is keeping the position.
Saar is looking to pass into half guard but Elpidius pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Elpidius is in guard.#REVB#
Elpidius would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Elpidius has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Saar to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Elpidius is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Saar pulls down on the head and he's put Elpidius to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cyric Saar!
Cyric Saar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cyric Saar and Guilherme Mendes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cyric Saar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mendes clinches up with Saar and pushes him back against the cage.
Saar stops a takedown attempt from Mendes.
Mendes tries to score a body lock takedown but Saar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mendes is working for takedown but Saar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cyric Saar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Mendes.
Saar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mendes.
Mendes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saar prevents it.
I was talking to Saar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Saar has clasped his hands together around Mendes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Saar (4) vs (0) Mendes
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes stops Saar from passing to mount.
Mendes can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendes tries to bench press Saar off him but Saar keeps the position.
Saar works to advance to full mount. Mendes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saar (6) vs (0) Mendes
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is working to get back to half guard.
Saar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mendes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Saar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mendes has worked his arm free - good work by Mendes!
Mendes manages to get back to half guard.
Mendes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saar (9) vs (0) Mendes
Saar wants to finish this one by submission but Mendes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Saar.
Saar looking to secure an arm triangle but Mendes defends it well.
Mendes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking to improve his position.
Saar passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saar (12) vs (0) Mendes
Mendes working to try and regain half guard.
Mendes gets back to half guard.
Mendes manages to get to full guard.
Saar preventing the sweep.
Mendes keeping full guard, as Saar tries to pass.
Mendes pulls Saar in to control the position.
Mendes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saar (12) vs (2) Mendes
Mendes won't allow Saar to sweep him here.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Mendes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saar throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mendes escapes and throws Saar's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saar (12) vs (5) Mendes
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saar is breathing heavily.
Mendes 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 Saar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Mendes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mendes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Mendes.
Saar is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saar is being controlled here.
Saar is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Saar is trying to get back to half guard.
Mendes taking a breather here.
It looks like Mendes 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Saar is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Saar's face as Mendes controls the position.
Saar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mendes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but Saar defending well.
Saar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
Saar looking for subs from the bottom but Mendes mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Saar (12) vs (8) Mendes
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes controlling his opponent.
Mendes wants to take his opponent's back but Saar doesn't allow it.
Mendes controlling from the full mount.
Saar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendes content just to control the position here.
Mendes takes Saar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Saar is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Saar (12) vs (11) Mendes
Saar is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mendes.
Mendes has the hooks in. Saar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mendes is hanging on to Saar's back as he tries to escape.
Mendes working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Saar is doing well to defend. Mendes seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Saar is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Guilherme Mendes! |
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 6: Masters
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Dennon catches Saar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dennon. Saar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dennon throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
so Saar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dennon wants to stand and escape but Saar is having none of it.
Dennon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dennon is keeping the position for now.
Saar pushing down on Dennon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennon is in trouble now - Saar has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Saar working for a submission but Dennon is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Saar is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dennon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T1##SUB2#
Saar goes for an armbar but Dennon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dennon. #SUB2#
Saar looking for a triangle here. Dennon is fighting it but it looks tight! Saar pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dennon is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cyric Saar!
A victorious Cyric Saar 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Saar as Sandoval shoots in.
Sandoval backing away here, and Saar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Sandoval gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Sandoval jumps guard.
#SUB#
Sandoval has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sandoval keeping full guard, as Saar tries to pass. #SUB#
Saar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sandoval knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saar on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saar wants to free his trapped foot but Sandoval is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sandoval keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandoval's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Saar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Saar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sandoval is now in Saar's guard. A big mistake from Saar there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Saar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sandoval is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Saar looking for a guillotine here but Sandoval defends easily.
#SUB2#
Sandoval is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Saar has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sandoval is looking to defend but Saar has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sandoval! Saar pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sandoval taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cyric Saar!
A very excited looking Cyric Saar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Richmond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Richmond working Saar over with knees to the body.#BC#
Richmond breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Richmond clinches. #BC#
Richmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Richmond darts in and clinches Saar up against the cage.
Richmond slows down the pace here.
Richmond looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Richmond lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Richmond closes the distance and pushes Saar back into the cage.#T1##TD2#
Saar is trying to trip Richmond. He has hold of a leg but Richmond is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Saar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Richmond looking for a sweep. Not yet Richmond, not yet.
Saar advances to half guard.
Saar is thwarting Richmond's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Richmond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saar pulls his head out easily.
Saar moves nicely into side control.
Richmond gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Richmond is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Saar locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Richmond is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cyric Saar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Davidson pushes Saar up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Davidson jumps into guard, dragging Saar to the mat.
#ES#
Davidson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Saar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Davidson jumps guard and drags Saar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Saar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Davidson wants to get back to his feet.
Saar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Davidson is trying to improve his position.
Davidson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Saar is controlling him well.
Davidson tries to improve position but can't.
Saar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Davidson's legs. #SUB2#
Saar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davidson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Davidson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saar on the ground.
Davidson tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Davidson prevents Saar from improving position. #SUB2#
Saar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davidson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Saar tries for a kimura but Davidson is defending well.
Davidson is looking for a sweep.
Saar advances nicely into full mount.
Davidson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #SUB2#
Saar jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Davidson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Davidson and Saar has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Saar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Saar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Davidson!#SUB2#
Saar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Davidson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Saar has hold of Davidson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Davidson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Saar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saar looks winded!#T3##SUB#
Davidson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davidson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Davidson actively working from the bottom here.
Saar passes to side control.
Saar advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Davidson has left one of his arms exposed and Saar doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Davidson screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cyric Saar!
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