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Event:
SMASH: Colucci vs Winston
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cocaine stuffs the takedown attempt from Loureiro. Loureiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Loureiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loureiro lands with an uppercut that bounces Cocaine off the cage and back into range.
Cocaine tries to clinch up but Loureiro circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Cocaine gets a clinch.
Cocaine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cocaine misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loureiro throws an elbow that misses.
Cocaine gets through Loureiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Cocaine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loureiro works the jab nicely.
Loureiro throws an overhand right that lands on Cocaine's shoulder, as Cocaine tries to avoid the shot.
Cocaine throws a jab when Loureiro was well out of range.#T1#
Cocaine is looking to clinch. #CL#
Cocaine has managed to clinch.
Cocaine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cocaine digs a right hand underneath Loureiro's ribcage. Loureiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cocaine avoiding damage as Loureiro throws knees to the body.
Cocaine misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cocaine.
#BC#
Cocaine breaks the clinch.
Cocaine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Loureiro throws a big shot that misses.
Cocaine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loureiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Cocaine.
Loureiro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cocaine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Loureiro there.#TD2#
Loureiro drives through with a takedown into Cocaine's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Loureiro looking to pass the guard.
Loureiro wants to control from the top but Cocaine keeps moving.
Loureiro forces his way into half guard.
Cocaine tries to kick Loureiro off but Loureiro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Loureiro is trying to work for a kimura but Cocaine is defending well.
Cocaine is trying to stand up here but Loureiro is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Loureiro is looking to take a break and control but Cocaine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cocaine won't allow Loureiro to pass to mount.
Loureiro moves into full mount! Cocaine won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Loureiro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cocaine has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cocaine is trying to stand up.#T4##SUB2#
Loureiro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cocaine turns into him and now he's in Loureiro's guard.
#SUB2#
Loureiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cocaine defends it easily.
Loureiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Loureiro, not yet.
Cocaine stays in close to Loureiro's body and controls the position.
Loureiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rafael Loureiro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Cocaine moves into range and clinches up with Loureiro.
Loureiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cocaine.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cocaine has a couple of punches blocked by Loureiro.
Cocaine avoiding damage as Loureiro throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loureiro.
Cocaine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Loureiro backwards.
A right hand to the body from Cocaine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cocaine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cocaine has a couple of punches blocked by Loureiro.
Cocaine pushes Loureiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loureiro blocking some punches.
#T1#
Cocaine working aggressively here.
Loureiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Loureiro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cocaine blocks it with crossed arms.
Loureiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cocaine misses with a knee strike.
Cocaine misses with the head strike.
Loureiro with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Cocaine has been cut.
Cocaine stalling the fight.
Cocaine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Loureiro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Loureiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Cocaine jumps guard.
Loureiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cocaine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loureiro forces his way into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Loureiro seems to be looking for submissions.
Cocaine is looking to control Loureiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cocaine avoid being mounted?
Loureiro moves nicely into side control.
Loureiro tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Loureiro tries for a kimura but Cocaine is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cocaine is pushing Loureiro's head away, looking to escape. Loureiro manages to hold on to the position though.#T3##SUB2#
Loureiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cocaine, who protects the arm well.
Loureiro advances nicely into full mount.
Loureiro trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Loureiro wants to finish this one by submission but Cocaine is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Loureiro.
Cocaine is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Loureiro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cocaine is surviving well by controlling Loureiro's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Loureiro goes for an armbar but Cocaine turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cocaine.
Loureiro wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Cocaine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Loureiro's guard.
Cocaine wants to stand and escape but instead Loureiro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Loureiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cocaine is keeping the position for now.
Loureiro won't allow Cocaine to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Loureiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rafael Loureiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnny Cocaine's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Loureiro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cocaine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loureiro throws out the jab.
Loureiro cracks Cocaine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cocaine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cocaine tries to clinch up but Loureiro circles away and keeps his distance.
Loureiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Loureiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Cocaine moves into the clinch successfully.
Cocaine swings wildly with an uppercut but Loureiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cocaine misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cocaine manages to break the clinch.
Cocaine is looking to clinch.
A big left from Loureiro misses.
Cocaine ducks under a wild hook from Loureiro.#T1##CL#
Cocaine moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Loureiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rafael Loureiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Cocaine has closed the distance and engaged Loureiro in a clinch.
Loureiro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cocaine wants to take the fight to the mat but Loureiro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cocaine can't find room to land a body shot as Loureiro controls the action.
Cocaine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Loureiro to keep the fight standing.
Cocaine is trying to break free.
Loureiro misses with an elbow over the top.
Loureiro tries to throw a body punch but Cocaine avoids it by throwing Loureiro back against the cage.
Cocaine avoids the elbow strike from Loureiro, against the cage.
Cocaine lands an uppercut.
Rafael Loureiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Cocaine avoiding damage as Loureiro throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Cocaine manages to break the clinch.
Cocaine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Loureiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cocaine takes the fight into the clinch.
Cocaine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cocaine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Loureiro stalling.
Cocaine lands a shot to the body.
Loureiro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cocaine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Loureiro looks to throw the jab but Cocaine is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loureiro throws a jab when Cocaine was well out of range.
Cocaine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Loureiro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cocaine defends it well.
Cocaine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Cocaine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loureiro misses with a hook. Cocaine ducked under it nicely.
Cocaine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Loureiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Cocaine's head.
Cocaine moves out of range as Loureiro strikes.
Loureiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Rafael Loureiro has been cut.
Donk. Loureiro catches Cocaine right on the button with a cross.
Loureiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Loureiro is rocked!
Cocaine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Loureiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Cocaine finish him?
Cocaine lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Loureiro up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Cocaine from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Loureiro's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Cocaine!
Johnny Cocaine bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Camara vs Sanchez
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Loureiro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sole manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Loureiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sole is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Loureiro sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Sole doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Loureiro paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Sole - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jacks Sole!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jacks Sole waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SMASH: Walcott vs Weudke
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loureiro misses with a hook. Alcantara ducked under it nicely.
Loureiro scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loureiro. Alcantara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loureiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alcantara with a jab.
Loureiro slips a jab from Alcantara.
Alcantara throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
so Loureiro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Loureiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loureiro keeps trying to improve his position.
Alcantara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Loureiro manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loureiro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Loureiro trying to keep a closed guard but Alcantara is proving a slippery customer.
Alcantara wants to pass the guard but Loureiro is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alcantara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Loureiro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Alcantara should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Loureiro has tightened it up now! Alcantara should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rafael Loureiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Loureiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Jordon vs Williams
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Loureiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
Loureiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loureiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loureiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Loureiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Loureiro with a jab.
Loureiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James throws a lazy right hand but Loureiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loureiro with the counter takedown but James avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Loureiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Loureiro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1##TD2#
James gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Loureiro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Loureiro tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Loureiro is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Loureiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Loureiro wants to advance to full mount but James doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Loureiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now. #T2#
James wants to get back to his feet but Loureiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loureiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loureiro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but James manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Loureiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Loureiro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Loureiro trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
James not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James sitting in guard, not really doing much.
James stands and throws Loureiro's legs to the side, diving into side control. #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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James just content to control the position.
Loureiro is not content to let James control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loureiro is looking to regain half guard here but James keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
James decides to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loureiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rafael Loureiro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A cross from Loureiro lands.
James blocks a jab.
Loureiro with a nice cross.
Loureiro misses with a body shot.
James uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Loureiro blocks the leg kick.
Loureiro cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
James throws a hook but Loureiro avoids it easily.
James slips under a jab from Loureiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loureiro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James slips under a jab from Loureiro.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jessie James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loureiro moves away from the strike by James.
Jessie James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loureiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James throws a head kick but Loureiro moves out of range.
James leaves Loureiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James lands a jab.
Loureiro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Loureiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James's head backwards.
Nice shot lands for Loureiro.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loureiro was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Loureiro throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Loureiro throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Loureiro does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Loureiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
James pushes Loureiro off but Loureiro dives 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!
Loureiro passes to full mount! That's big trouble for James! #SUB2#
Loureiro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, James has worked his arm free - good work by James!
James is pushing Loureiro's head away, looking to escape. Loureiro manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Loureiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, James has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Loureiro but great work by James.#T3#
James wants to control but Loureiro is keeping him busy.
Jessie James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loureiro manages to work his way to half guard, despite James's best efforts.
Loureiro tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
Loureiro wants to get back to full guard but James has passed into side control.
James takes a little break here. Loureiro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Loureiro sneaks back 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.
Loureiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of James's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take James's back!#SUB2#
Loureiro is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged James with him. James is trying to defend but Loureiro has an arm under the chin now! James grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Loureiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Loureiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: McDonnell vs Klos
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Loureiro's head.#CUT2#It looks like Rafael Loureiro has been cut.
Loureiro throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
Camara looks to land a left hand but Loureiro moved out of range nicely.
Camara misses the jab.#CL2#
Camara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loureiro, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
Camara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loureiro wants a takedown but no success here.
Loureiro blocking some punches.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara works on Loureiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Loureiro tries to stall but Camara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A body shot lands from Camara.
#T1#
Camara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loureiro lands with a short shot to the head.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loureiro's elbow.
Camara tries to work over Loureiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loureiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Camara working aggressively here.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Loureiro.
Camara misses with some punches.
Camara scores with a shoulder strike.
Loureiro goes for a takedown attempt but Camara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Camara's coach down at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Camara's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Loureiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Camara counters with a straight right hand.
Camara loads up on a big right hand but Loureiro slips the punch.
Loureiro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - Loureiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loureiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camara.
Loureiro throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
A big left from Loureiro misses.
Loureiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camara.
Camara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Camara misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loureiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Camara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loureiro.
Loureiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Camara defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Loureiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camara staying out of range there.
Loureiro swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Loureiro throws an overhand right that lands on Camara's shoulder, as Camara tries to avoid the shot.
Camara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Camara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loureiro ducks right into an uppercut from Camara.
Loureiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
Camara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3##CL#
Loureiro moves into the clinch.
Camara blocks an elbow strike.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Loureiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loureiro is working for takedown but Camara is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Good body shot from Loureiro.
Camara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
Loureiro takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Loureiro is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Loureiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC#
Loureiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loureiro seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Camara moves into the clinch successfully.
Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loureiro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loureiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loureiro.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Camara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Loureiro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Loureiro. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara cracks Loureiro with a hook to the temple - Loureiro is on wobbly legs here! Camara swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Loureiro falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Camara wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ibrahim Camara!
A very excited looking Ibrahim Camara rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SMASH: Orsini vs Marciano
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loureiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James misses with an uppercut. Loureiro saw that one coming.
James misses with a wild combination.
Loureiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Loureiro misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Loureiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James misses with a wild combination.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loureiro moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loureiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Loureiro tries to counter it with a takedown but James pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Loureiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Loureiro swings widly with a right hand
and James counters with a series of strikes. Loureiro will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
James throws a looping overhand right but Loureiro ducks down to avoid it.
James misses with a few strikes there.
James throws a head kick but Loureiro moves out of range.
Loureiro throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Loureiro slips a jab and a cross from James.
A little jabbing left from Loureiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James misses with a hook. Loureiro ducked under it nicely.
Loureiro ducks under a wild hook from James.
Loureiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Loureiro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Loureiro catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loureiro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Loureiro lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab by Loureiro.
Loureiro throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James throws a right hand that Loureiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Loureiro also avoids with ease.
Loureiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Loureiro connects with a single shot there.
Loureiro swings for the body but James moves out of range.
A combination from James does no damage.
Loureiro with a nice cross.
Loureiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loureiro.
Loureiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
As Loureiro looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Loureiro just gets out of the way.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loureiro.
Loureiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James cracks Loureiro with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Rafael Loureiro has been cut.
James ducks under a wild hook from Loureiro.
Loureiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a two punch combo.
James throws a jab when Loureiro was well out of range.
Loureiro scores with a jab to the body.
Loureiro misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from James.
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Loureiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Jessie James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
James works over Loureiro's head and body with a nice combination.
Loureiro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! James had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Loureiro throws a good cross that connects.
Loureiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loureiro loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Loureiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
James scores with a jab. Loureiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James thows a leg kick but Loureiro checks it #TD2#
and Loureiro counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
Loureiro passes to full mount! That's big trouble for James! #SUB2#
Loureiro looking for a guillotine from mount but James is having none of it.
Loureiro wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Loureiro wants to finish this one by submission but James is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Loureiro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rafael Loureiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rafael Loureiro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
James scores with a nice strike.
Jessie James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James throws a combination that misses
and Loureiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Loureiro.
Loureiro looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and James tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Loureiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loureiro throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by James.
James moves out of range as Loureiro strikes.
Rafael Loureiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James throws a right and a left that Loureiro avoids nicely.
Loureiro just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Loureiro dodges the punch combination from James.
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Loureiro loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Loureiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Loureiro to score with a decent uppercut.
Loureiro slips under a jab.#T2#
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Loureiro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James looks to land a combination but Loureiro avoids it well.
And Loureiro tries to counter it with a takedown but James pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throws a big shot that misses.
Loureiro with the counter takedown but James avoids it easily.
Loureiro swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Loureiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Loureiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Loureiro misses its intended target.
A punch combination from James misses.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Loureiro feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Loureiro clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Loureiro misses with a knee to the head.
James is trying to break the clinch but Loureiro has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Loureiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loureiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Loureiro throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James walks into a left hand.
Loureiro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loureiro lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
#CL2#
Loureiro has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
#T4#
Loureiro scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#James is rocked!
James lands with a light punch inside.
Loureiro has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Loureiro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Loureiro lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loureiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Loureiro obliges.
Loureiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Loureiro looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
James trying to control the position but instead, Loureiro has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
James stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Loureiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafael Loureiro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Loureiro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loureiro manages to avoid it.
Loureiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loureiro lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
Loureiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loureiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Loureiro fails with the takedown.
James is looking for a counter combo.
Loureiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Loureiro's hands.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Loureiro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A combination from James does no damage. #T1#
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loureiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
James misses with a double jab.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Loureiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James throws a low kick but it's checked well by Loureiro.
Loureiro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Loureiro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in James's half guard.
Loureiro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Loureiro with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rafael Loureiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loureiro looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loureiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
Loureiro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Loureiro controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Loureiro goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now James is on top in guard.
#T4#
Loureiro keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Loureiro wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
Jessie James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loureiro is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Loureiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Loureiro is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rafael Loureiro.
I've got Loureiro 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rafael Loureiro!
A relieved looking Rafael Loureiro 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loureiro connects with a right hand. Leighton shakes it off.
Leighton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Loureiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Loureiro misses with a hook. Leighton ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Leighton drives through with a takedown into Loureiro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Leighton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loureiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loureiro keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loureiro wants to sweep here but Leighton controlling him for the moment.
Leighton trying to control but Loureiro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Leighton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Loureiro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leighton has Loureiro in his guard.#REVB##T1#
Loureiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leighton's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Leighton'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.
Loureiro prevents Leighton from improving his position.
Leighton is staying active underneath Loureiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leighton is trying to get back to full guard.
Loureiro is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loureiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Loureiro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Leighton throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Loureiro throws a hook but Leighton avoids it easily.
Loureiro misses the shot to the body.
Loureiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Loureiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Leighton is just out of range.
Loureiro works the jab nicely.#T3#
Loureiro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leighton.
Loureiro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Loureiro.
Leighton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leighton shoots in looking for a takedown. Loureiro tries to sprawl out of it but Leighton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Loureiro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rafael Loureiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leighton avoids the body shot from Loureiro.
Nice sprawl there from Loureiro as Leighton shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliott Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loureiro darts in looking for a takedown but Leighton gets double underhooks and turns Loureiro into the cage. #TD2#
Loureiro gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
Loureiro trying to control the action but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Loureiro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Leighton's legs.
Loureiro is looking to take a break and control but Leighton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loureiro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Loureiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leighton keeps working.
Leighton stops Loureiro from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Loureiro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Loureiro swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Leighton counters with a single leg into guard. Loureiro didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Loureiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leighton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Leighton stopping the sweep attempt from Loureiro.
Leighton wants to control from the top but Loureiro keeps moving. #SUB#
Leighton has gone for a leg lock! Loureiro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leighton's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loureiro stands and throws Leighton's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Leighton is looking to regain half guard here but Loureiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Leighton stops Loureiro from passing to mount.
Leighton pushes Loureiro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Loureiro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Leighton prevents Loureiro from improving position.
Loureiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loureiro keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Loureiro swings around for an armbar but Leighton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Loureiro's guard.#T2#
Loureiro can't keep his opponent in guard - Leighton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Leighton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Leighton seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Leighton is working for an americana but Loureiro has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Leighton was thinking about the submission.
Loureiro wants to sweep here but Leighton controlling him for the moment.
Leighton trying to control but Loureiro is working from the bottom. #T3#
Leighton slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Leighton is trying to work for a kimura but Loureiro is defending well.
#SUB#
Leighton seems to be working for a kimura but Loureiro defends the submission attempt.
Loureiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eliott Leighton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Leighton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Loureiro defends it well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Leighton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loureiro sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Leighton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loureiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Leighton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Loureiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Loureiro moves into full guard.
Leighton wants to control from the top but Loureiro keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leighton won't allow Loureiro to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliott Leighton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Loureiro connects with a body shot that sends Leighton's belly button to the back.
Nice takedown defense from Leighton. No joy for Loureiro on that attempt.
Leighton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loureiro throws out the jab.
Leighton ducks under a wild hook from Loureiro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loureiro. Leighton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leighton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loureiro.
Leighton attempts a counter takedown but Loureiro avoids it well and moves away.
Leighton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton slips a jab and a cross from Loureiro.
Loureiro jabs at Leighton's body.#TD2#
Loureiro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Leighton manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Leighton defending well as Loureiro loads up on a big left hand.
Leighton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leighton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Loureiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leighton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leighton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leighton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Loureiro avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Loureiro misses with a looping left.
Rafael Loureiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leighton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Loureiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Leighton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Leighton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Leighton has Loureiro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Loureiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliott Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Leighton gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loureiro tries to roll over but Leighton keeps him under control.#SUB#
Leighton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Loureiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leighton is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB#
Leighton seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Leighton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Loureiro defends it well.
Loureiro is trying to get back to full guard.#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.
Loureiro moves into full guard.
Loureiro wants to sweep here but Leighton controlling him for the moment.
Loureiro being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Leighton has gone for a leg lock! Loureiro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leighton's guard.#REVB#
Loureiro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Leighton manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Loureiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Loureiro 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Loureiro!
A victorious Rafael Loureiro 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: May 20, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loureiro stuns Thunder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thunder shoots in and drives through. Loureiro sprawls well.
Loureiro cracks Thunder with an open hand slap.
A left lands for Loureiro.
Loureiro lands with a right hand.
Loureiro cracks Thunder with a good jab.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Thunder has eaten all the pies!
Thunder gets caught napping as Loureiro dives in and scores a takedown. Thunder manages to retain guard.
Loureiro drops back looking for a leg! Thunder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thunder manages to kick Loureiro off! Loureiro jumps back into Thunder's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loureiro slips nicely into half guard.
Loureiro 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.
Loureiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thunder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loureiro is looking to pass Thunder's guard but actually Thunder recovers to full guard.
Loureiro wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Loureiro is pushing down on Thunder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thunder is fighting to maintain full guard but Loureiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Loureiro wants to take a breather but Thunder is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loureiro pulls his head out easily.
Loureiro is trying to work for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
Loureiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunder keeps working.
Loureiro seems to be looking for submissions.
Loureiro uses his free foot to push down on Thunder's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thunder.
Loureiro tries to control but Thunder wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thunder manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Thunder is being controlled here.
Loureiro has hold of Thunder's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Thunder tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Loureiro cranks the arm and Thunder screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Thunder, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rafael Loureiro!
Our winner, Rafael Loureiro, 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:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dalibor Drahomir (ranked 1718 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Loureiro (ranked 6353 p4p, 0 weight class). Drahomir comes to the cage accompanied by Outspoken. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Dalibor Drahomir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Rafael Loureiro!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Loureiro closes the distance and clinches.
Drahomir gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Loureiro regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drahomir (2) vs (0) Loureiro
Loureiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loureiro keeps trying to improve his position.
Drahomir trying to control but Loureiro is working from the bottom.
Loureiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drahomir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Loureiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loureiro wants to hit a switch here but Drahomir passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Loureiro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Drahomir (5) vs (0) Loureiro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drahomir controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loureiro working to try and regain half guard.
Drahomir looking to control and managing it successfully.
Loureiro is looking to improve his position but Drahomir isn't that keen on the idea.
Drahomir controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loureiro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drahomir (5) vs (2) Loureiro
Drahomir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drahomir can't keep his opponent in guard - Loureiro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Loureiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drahomir regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Drahomir is retaining full guard.
Loureiro is still trying to improve position.
Loureiro is pushing down on Drahomir's leg trying to pass to half guard. Drahomir is fighting to maintain full guard but Loureiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Drahomir tries to get to full guard but Loureiro has control of the leg.
Drahomir is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Drahomir is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Loureiro jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Drahomir (5) vs (5) Loureiro
Drahomir struggling a bit here.
Loureiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Loureiro has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Drahomir (5) vs (7) Loureiro
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drahomir is looking to escape.
Drahomir tries to hold on but Loureiro postures up.
Drahomir is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Drahomir has worked his arm free - good work by Drahomir!
Drahomir is looking for a sweep.
Loureiro tries to advance to mount but Drahomir denies him.
Loureiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drahomir is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Loureiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drahomir is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Loureiro moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Drahomir (5) vs (9) Loureiro
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drahomir is looking to escape.
Loureiro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Drahomir has worked his arm free - good work by Drahomir!
Loureiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Drahomir has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Loureiro but great work by Drahomir. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drahomir (9) vs (9) Loureiro
Loureiro gets back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Loureiro! Score +3 for passing guard: Drahomir (12) vs (9) Loureiro
Drahomir prevents Loureiro from getting the reversal.
Loureiro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Drahomir (15) vs (9) Loureiro
Loureiro 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.
Drahomir is hanging on to Loureiro's back as he tries to escape.
Drahomir controls the action.
Drahomir'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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro is really stuck here.
Loureiro is keeping busy.
Drahomir controlling well, preventing Loureiro from escaping the position.
Loureiro is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir tries to keep control of the position but Loureiro is staying busy.
Drahomir keeps control of the position easily here as Loureiro tries to buck him off.
Loureiro can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro is keeping busy.
Loureiro tries to break free.
Drahomir controlling the position well here. Loureiro rolled but Drahomir kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Drahomir continues to stall.
Drahomir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Loureiro just trying to survive but Drahomir is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Drahomir controlling the positon.
Drahomir tries to keep control of the position but Loureiro is staying busy.
Loureiro tries to escape but Drahomir has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Drahomir wants to control but Loureiro is keeping busy.
What can Loureiro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Loureiro tries to roll but Drahomir sticks to his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Drahomir wants to control but Loureiro is keeping busy.
Loureiro wants to escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir is riding his opponent, not letting Loureiro buck him off.
Loureiro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Loureiro tries to roll over but Drahomir keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Drahomir takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Dalibor Drahomir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Loureiro (ranked 6349 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Bam Bam (ranked 3032 p4p, 348 weight class). Bam Bam has chosen Sleep Now In The Fire as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rafael Loureiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Joey Bam Bam!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bam Bam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Loureiro (0) vs (4) Bam Bam
Bam Bam controls the position.
Bam Bam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loureiro keeps working.
Loureiro tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bam Bam is looking to take a break and control but Loureiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bam Bam tries for a kimura but Loureiro is defending well.
Loureiro is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loureiro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bam Bam off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Loureiro (4) vs (4) Bam Bam
Loureiro is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Bam Bam with him. Bam Bam is trying to defend but Loureiro has an arm under the chin now! Bam Bam grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Loureiro!
An out of breath Rafael Loureiro 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:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 06, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tom Breedon (ranked 2565 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Loureiro (ranked 6220 p4p, 0 weight class). Breedon comes to the cage accompanied by Quiet Riot - Come On Feel The Noise. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tom Breedon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Rafael Loureiro!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Breedon dives in and grabs Loureiro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Loureiro pushes down on Breedon's head and hops out.
Loureiro feints the counter takedown.
Breedon tries to close the distance and clinch but Loureiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tom Breedon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loureiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Breedon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Loureiro gets a clinch.
Loureiro has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Breedon regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breedon (0) vs (2) Loureiro
Loureiro looking to pass the guard.
Breedon 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.
Loureiro postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breedon wants to improve his position but instead Loureiro has moved into half guard.
Loureiro wants to pass to mount but Breedon is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breedon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Loureiro is trying to control. Breedon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Loureiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Breedon defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breedon is looking to improve his position.
Loureiro working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Breedon's thigh. Breedon counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breedon is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Breedon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breedon (2) vs (2) Loureiro
Breedon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loureiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Breedon stopping the sweep attempt from Loureiro.
Loureiro keeping moving, preventing Breedon from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breedon tries to free his leg and advance position but Loureiro is retaining full guard.
Breedon won't allow Loureiro to sweep him here.
Breedon trying to control but Loureiro is working from the bottom.
Loureiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Breedon is one step ahead there.
Breedon trying to control but Loureiro is working from the bottom.
Loureiro controls Breedon momentarily but Breedon frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breedon is stalling in the full guard.
Breedon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Breedon (5) vs (2) Loureiro
Loureiro is looking to reverse the position.
Breedon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Loureiro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Breedon but great work by Loureiro. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breedon (5) vs (6) Loureiro
Breedon prevents Loureiro from moving into mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro trying to control the position but Breedon is working away.
Breedon sneaks back into half guard.
Loureiro stalling away here and it's allowed Breedon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Breedon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Breedon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Loureiro is aware though and is defending well.
Loureiro looking to pass the guard.
Loureiro pushing down on Breedon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro wants to pass to mount but Breedon is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loureiro is still trying to improve position.
Loureiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Breedon defends it well.
Loureiro moves into full mount! Breedon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Breedon (5) vs (9) Loureiro
Breedon tries to lock up and control but Loureiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Loureiro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Breedon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Breedon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breedon (7) vs (9) Loureiro
Breedon won't allow Loureiro to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Breedon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Breedon wants to control from the top but Loureiro keeps moving.
Breedon wants to pass the guard but Loureiro is keeping the position.
Loureiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Breedon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Loureiro 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.
Breedon trying to control but Loureiro is working from the bottom.
Breedon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Loureiro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breedon (7) vs (11) Loureiro
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Breedon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Breedon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loureiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loureiro has gone for a leg lock! Breedon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Loureiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breedon (9) vs (11) Loureiro
Loureiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breedon (9) vs (13) Loureiro
Loureiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Loureiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Breedon is just riding it out for now. Loureiro eventually gives up the hold.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Breedon (9) vs (16) Loureiro
Breedon struggling a bit here.
Breedon isn't going anywhere.
Loureiro advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Breedon (9) vs (18) Loureiro
Breedon tries to hold on but Loureiro postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Breedon is squirming around, avoiding Loureiro's attempts to control the action.
Loureiro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Breedon is surviving well by controlling Loureiro's body position as best he can.
Loureiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Loureiro is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Loureiro extends the arm and Breedon is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Loureiro!
A very excited looking Rafael Loureiro 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:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Loureiro (ranked 6195 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Diggs (ranked 201 p4p, 30 weight class). Diggs has chosen HARDAWAY as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Rafael Loureiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Orlando Diggs!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loureiro shoots for a takedown but Diggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diggs feints the counter takedown.
Loureiro closes the distance and pushes Diggs back into the cage.
Loureiro stops a takedown attempt from Diggs.
Diggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diggs has Loureiro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Loureiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Loureiro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diggs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Loureiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loureiro instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Loureiro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rafael Loureiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Diggs.
Loureiro drives through and clinches with Diggs against the cage.
Loureiro is pressed up against the cage. Diggs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Loureiro down to the mat. Loureiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Loureiro wants to clinch up but Diggs keeps it at a distance.
Loureiro is looking to clinch.
And Diggs tries to counter it with a takedown but Loureiro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Loureiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loureiro gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diggs has Loureiro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Loureiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diggs decides to pull guard.
Loureiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Diggs is retaining full guard.
Diggs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Loureiro postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggs pulls Loureiro in close to prevent any damage.
Loureiro advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs is in trouble now - Loureiro has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Loureiro (3) vs (0) Diggs
Loureiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diggs defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Loureiro.
Loureiro is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Loureiro extends the arm and Diggs is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Loureiro!
Rafael Loureiro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Suf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suf works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
It looks like Rafael Loureiro has been cut.
A good leg kick by Suf.
Loureiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Loureiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suf moves away.
Loureiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loureiro misses with a straight left.
Loureiro moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSuf.
Loureiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suf tries to counter by closing the distance.
Loureiro takes a swing at Suf's ribcage but misses.
Loureiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suf.
Loureiro lands with a nice combination. Suf backs away looking to recover.
Suf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loureiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suf. Suf obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loureiro throws out the jab.
Loureiro throws a right hand that misses
and Suf counters with a nice body shot.
Loureiro walks into a straight right hand from Suf.#T1#
Loureiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Loureiro tries to bum rush Suf with a series of wild strikes but Suf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loureiro works Suf's body with a nice hook.
Loureiro looks up at the clock. Bad move! Suf lands a right hand from hell, dropping Loureiro. Suf pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Suf!
Bob Suf 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Loureiro misses the jab.
Stolt connects with a looping right hand.
Stolt throws a hook to the side of Loureiro's head but Loureiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Loureiro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Loureiro misses.
A swing and a miss from Loureiro.
Stolt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Stolt misses the target.
Stolt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Loureiro ducks under a wild hook from Stolt.
Loureiro cracks Stolt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stolt enables Loureiro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stolt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stolt is trying to keep Loureiro in close.
Loureiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stolt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Loureiro is working hard here to advance position.
Loureiro stands and throws Stolt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Loureiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Loureiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Stolt is defending well.
Loureiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stolt keeps working. #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.#SUB#
Loureiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Loureiro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Stolt is looking to regain half guard here but Loureiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Loureiro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Stolt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Loureiro advances to mount.
Loureiro trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Loureiro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stolt has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stolt!
Loureiro 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.#T4##SUB#
Loureiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stolt defends well.
Stolt preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Loureiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stolt defends it easily.
Loureiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Loureiro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Loureiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stolt swivels and escapes.
Stolt moves away from the strike by Loureiro.
Loureiro swings for the body but Stolt moves out of range.
Loureiro misses with an uppercut.
Stolt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loureiro. Stolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loureiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stolt.
Loureiro connects with a body shot that sends Stolt's belly button to the back.
Loureiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loureiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Stolt counters with a nice uppercut.
Loureiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stolt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loureiro misses with a body shot
and Stolt counters with a nice uppercut.
Loureiro misses with a wild body shot.
Stolt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Loureiro tries to keep at a distance but Stolt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stolt scores with a hook to the body.#T1##TD#
Loureiro has Stolt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Loureiro pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Stolt tumbling to the mat - Loureiro dives into Stolt's guard.
Loureiro slips nicely into half guard.
Loureiro is pressing down on Stolt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stolt is holding on for now.
Rafael Loureiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loureiro wants to control but Stolt is keeping him busy.
Loureiro wants to pass to mount but Stolt is defending the position.
Loureiro trying to control the action but Stolt is working from the bottom. #T2#
Loureiro wants to free his trapped foot but Stolt is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Loureiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stolt has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Loureiro is looking for a kimura but Stolt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Loureiro to get the leverage.
Loureiro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stolt!
Stolt is working to get back to half guard.
Loureiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stolt can do to turn this around?#T3#
Stolt reaches up and holds on to Loureiro to control the position.#SUB#
Loureiro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stolt turns into him and now he's in Loureiro's guard.
Loureiro 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#
Loureiro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Loureiro looking to control but Stolt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Loureiro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stolt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Loureiro goes for an armbar but Stolt turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stolt.
Loureiro wants to sweep here but Stolt controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Loureiro dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Loureiro catches Stolt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Loureiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stolt misses with a left hand
and Loureiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loureiro looks to throw the jab but Stolt is out of range.
Stolt moves out of range of the strikes.
Stolt throws a shot from downtown. Loureiro moves away and avoids it.
Stolt thuds his right hand into Loureiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stolt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Loureiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loureiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loureiro. Stolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loureiro throws out a loose jab but Stolt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loureiro shoots in for a takedown but Stolt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Loureiro misses with an uppercut.
Oscar Stolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Loureiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stolt throws out the jab.
Loureiro connects with a single shot there.
Stolt throws a jab when Loureiro was well out of range.
Loureiro works Stolt's body with a nice hook.
Loureiro walks into a jab.
Loureiro walks into a stiff left hand from Stolt.
Stolt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Loureiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loureiro misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Stolt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice jab there from Stolt.
Stolt slips a straight right by Loureiro.
The fighters circling - Stolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stolt works the jab nicely.
Oscar Stolt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafael Loureiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loureiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stolt was well out of range. Poor timing from Loureiro.
A punch combination from Loureiro misses.
Stolt lands with a good body shot.
Stolt is looking to clinch.
Loureiro misses with a hook.
Loureiro walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Stolt. That snapped Loureiro's head back.
Loureiro throws a shot to the body.
Loureiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stolt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stolt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loureiro.
Stolt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Loureiro avoids the body shot from Stolt.
Loureiro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stolt sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Loureiro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stolt did well to prevent Loureiro getting side control.
Stolt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Loureiro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Loureiro trying to control but Stolt is having none of it. #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.
Loureiro is stalling here but it's allowed Stolt to get half guard.
Loureiro wants to pass the guard but Stolt is defending well. #SUB#
Loureiro seems to be working for a kimura but Stolt defends the submission attempt.
Stolt is looking to improve his position.
Loureiro passes to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rafael Loureiro.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Loureiro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Loureiro!
Our winner, Rafael Loureiro, 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:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Loureiro (ranked 2871 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 21874 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Loureiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loureiro wants to clinch up but Puto keeps it at a distance.
Puto swats away the attempt to clinch by Loureiro.
Puto shoots in for a takedown but Loureiro shows good takedown defense.
Loureiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Puto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Loureiro feinted with a counter takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Puto. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Loureiro (0) vs (4) Puto
Loureiro is looking for a sweep.
Puto has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Loureiro! Score +2 for reaching mount: Loureiro (0) vs (6) Puto
Loureiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto content just to control the position here.
Puto moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Loureiro (0) vs (9) Puto
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto trying to control.
Puto doesn't have the hooks in and Loureiro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loureiro (2) vs (9) Puto
Puto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puto pulls Loureiro in close to prevent any damage.
Puto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loureiro (2) vs (11) Puto
Loureiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Loureiro is trying to control the position but Puto postures up.
Puto has gone for a leg lock! Loureiro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Puto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loureiro (4) vs (11) Puto
Puto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Puto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Loureiro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loureiro (4) vs (13) Puto
Puto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Loureiro trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loureiro (6) vs (13) Puto
Loureiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puto is keeping the position for now.
Puto trying to keep a closed guard but Loureiro is proving a slippery customer.
Loureiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puto is trying to maintain the position but Loureiro is very close to passing his half guard.
Puto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Puto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Loureiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Puto sees it coming and defends easily.
Puto has his hands clasped together around Loureiro's back. He's all about the action.
Puto is trying to get back to full guard.
Loureiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Puto defends it well.
Loureiro is looking for a kimura here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puto is in trouble now - Loureiro has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Loureiro (9) vs (13) Puto
Loureiro prevents Puto from getting the reversal.
Loureiro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Puto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Puto! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loureiro (9) vs (15) Puto
Puto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Loureiro (9) vs (18) Puto
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Loureiro! Score +2 for reaching mount: Loureiro (9) vs (20) Puto
Puto content just to control the position here.
Puto wants to control the pace but Loureiro is squirming around nicely.
Loureiro prevents Puto from taking his back.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Loureiro is looking to escape.
Loureiro is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Loureiro (9) vs (23) Puto
Puto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Loureiro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Loureiro tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Puto has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Loureiro is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cajun Puto!
A relieved looking Cajun Puto 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Under The Sea ducks under a wild hook from Loureiro.
Under The Sea seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Loureiro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Loureiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Loureiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Loureiro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Under The Sea on the side of the head.
Under The Sea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Loureiro misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Loureiro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Under The Sea!
Under The Sea struggling a bit here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loureiro tries to move to mount but Under The Sea blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Loureiro works to advance to full mount. Under The Sea defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Under The Sea is looking to improve his position but Loureiro isn't that keen on the idea.
Under The Sea wants to hold on but Loureiro pushes him away.#SUB2#
Loureiro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Loureiro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Under The Sea is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Under The Sea and Loureiro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Loureiro trying to control the position but Under The Sea is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Loureiro has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Loureiro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Under The Sea is looking to get to half guard.
Loureiro trying to control but Under The Sea is having none of it.
Loureiro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Under The Sea haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Under The Sea wants to control but Loureiro is having none of it.#T3#
Under The Sea regains half guard.
Under The Sea trying to control here.
Under The Sea is looking for a sweep. Loureiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Loureiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Under The Sea is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Temple of Illumination that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Loureiro prevents Under The Sea from improving his position.#SUB2#
Loureiro is working for a submission of some sort.
Loureiro works his way into side control. #T4#
Under The Sea tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Loureiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Under The Sea is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Loureiro 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##TD2#
Under The Sea gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Loureiro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Under The Sea lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Loureiro has an active guard here but Under The Sea has managed to pass into half guard.
Loureiro is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Under The Sea jumps into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Under The Sea advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Under The Sea is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Loureiro has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Loureiro!
Loureiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Under The Sea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Under The Sea is pulling down on Loureiro's head to control his posture.
Under The Sea wants to control but Loureiro passes easily into half guard.
Under The Sea is in trouble now - Loureiro has advanced to mount!
Loureiro tries to control but Under The Sea wriggling away.
Under The Sea is desperately trying to improve his position but Loureiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Loureiro trying to control but Under The Sea is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Loureiro is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Under The Sea can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Loureiro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Under The Sea is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Under The Sea and Loureiro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Under The Sea wants to control but Loureiro postures up.#SUB2#
Loureiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Under The Sea struggling a bit here.#T3#
Loureiro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Loureiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loureiro trying to control the position but Under The Sea is working away.
Loureiro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Under The Sea's legs.
Under The Sea tries to buck Loureiro off but Loureiro is having none of it.
Loureiro wants to control but Under The Sea is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Under The Sea is trying to control Loureiro's posture but Loureiro avoids it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Loureiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Under The Sea has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Loureiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Loureiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Loureiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Under The Sea, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Loureiro 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! 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#
Loureiro lands a jab to Under The Sea's midsection.
Under The Sea takes one to the chin there.
Loureiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loureiro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loureiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Under The Sea was well out of range. Poor timing from Loureiro.
Loureiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Under The Sea walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
A punch combination from Loureiro misses.
Under The Sea appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Loureiro lands a nice hook to Under The Sea's body. Under The Sea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Under The Sea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loureiro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Loureiro catches Under The Sea with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Loureiro misses.
Under The Sea half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Loureiro throws a looping overhand right but Under The Sea ducks down to avoid it.
Loureiro connects with a nice looking jab.
Loureiro misses with a hook
#TD#
and Under The Sea counters with a shoot takedown. Loureiro fights it but they end up in guard.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafael Loureiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Under The Sea passes Loureiro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loureiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Under The Sea tries to pass to full mount but Loureiro defends it.
Under The Sea is working hard here to advance position.
Loureiro moves into full guard.
#T3#
Loureiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Loureiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Under The Sea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loureiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Under The Sea trying to control the position.
Loureiro forces his way into half guard.
Loureiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Under The Sea keeps working. #T4##SUB#
Under The Sea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Loureiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Under The Sea wants to control but Loureiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Under The Sea tries to roll over but Loureiro keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loureiro is pressing down on Under The Sea's thigh, looking to free his foot. Under The Sea is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Loureiro seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Loureiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Loureiro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Loureiro!
An out of breath Rafael Loureiro 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:
ADWGC Sydney
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nikki Sixx (ranked 1090 p4p, 153 weight class) and Rafael Loureiro (ranked 2869 p4p, 352 weight class). Sixx comes to the cage accompanied by Niykee Heaton. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rafael Loureiro was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Nikki Sixx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Loureiro!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Loureiro closes the distance and pushes Sixx back into the cage.
Loureiro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Loureiro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sixx wants to control from the top but Loureiro keeps moving.
Sixx slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been hearing that Sixx has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sixx forces his way into half guard.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Loureiro is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Loureiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Loureiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loureiro is looking for a sweep. Sixx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Loureiro wants to improve his position but Sixx is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loureiro keeps working.
Loureiro looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sixx pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (3) vs (0) Loureiro
Sixx looking for a guillotine from mount but Loureiro is having none of it.
Sixx sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Loureiro is trying to escape the mount.
Sixx wants to control the pace but Loureiro is squirming around nicely.
Loureiro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Loureiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sixx pulls his head out easily.
Loureiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sixx is working for a kimura but Loureiro is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixx is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loureiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Sixx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Loureiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sixx is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Loureiro defends it well.
Sixx wants to pass the guard but Loureiro is defending well.
Loureiro is pressing down on Sixx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sixx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sixx looking to pass the guard.
Loureiro working for a triangle but Sixx defends it easily.
Sixx got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loureiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sixx has managed to get both his arms back between Loureiro's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixx passes into half guard.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Sixx 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.
Sixx prevents Loureiro from improving his position.
Loureiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sixx trying to control from half guard but Loureiro is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Sixx is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sixx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Sixx is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Loureiro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sixx.
Sixx is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Loureiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Sixx.
Sixx 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sixx trying to control from half guard but Loureiro is working away.
Loureiro tries to get to full guard but Sixx has control of the leg.
Sixx 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Sixx is pressing down on Loureiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Loureiro is holding on for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loureiro has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Sixx. Oh but Loureiro has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sixx goes limp - he's gone! Loureiro jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Loureiro!
A very excited looking Rafael Loureiro 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:
ADWGC 7
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 10501 p4p, 615 weight class) and Rafael Loureiro (ranked 2624 p4p, 310 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Loureiro!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loureiro clinches with his opponent.
Loureiro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Loureiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn Alliance drops back looking for a leg! Loureiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loureiro manages to kick Steel Penn Alliance off! Steel Penn Alliance jumps back into Loureiro's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn Alliance'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.
Loureiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel Penn Alliance doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel Penn Alliance manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Loureiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to mount his opponent but Loureiro defends it.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control from half guard but Loureiro is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loureiro is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn Alliance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to take a breather but Loureiro is having none of it.
Steel Penn Alliance is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loureiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Loureiro tries to roll over but Steel Penn Alliance keeps him under control.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for an arm triangle but Loureiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Loureiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loureiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Loureiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura but Loureiro is defending well.
Loureiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn Alliance.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to free his trapped foot but Loureiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the action but Loureiro is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loureiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control from half guard but Loureiro is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Steel Penn Alliance seems content to control.
Loureiro moves into full guard.
Loureiro is looking for a triangle here but Steel Penn Alliance uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (3) vs (0) Loureiro
Loureiro tries to improve position but can't.
Loureiro is still trying to improve position.
Loureiro gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control from half guard but Loureiro is working away.
Loureiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel Penn Alliance works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (6) vs (0) Loureiro
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro is trying to escape the mount.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Loureiro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Steel Penn Alliance.
Loureiro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Penn Alliance perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel Penn Alliance is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Loureiro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Steel Penn Alliance escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Steel Penn Alliance! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (9) vs (0) Loureiro
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance tries for a kimura but Loureiro is defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Loureiro tries to buck Steel Penn Alliance off but Steel Penn Alliance is having none of it.
Loureiro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Loureiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
Loureiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura but Loureiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn Alliance to get the leverage.
Loureiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Loureiro looks winded!
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn Alliance 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.
Loureiro tries to roll over but Steel Penn Alliance keeps him under control.
Steel Penn Alliance is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loureiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Loureiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn Alliance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura but Loureiro is defending well.
Loureiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loureiro gets full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loureiro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel Penn Alliance puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass the half guard into mount. Loureiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance seems to be working for a kimura but Loureiro defends the submission attempt.
Loureiro is not content to let Steel Penn Alliance control the position.
Loureiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
Loureiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura here.
Loureiro wants to sweep but Steel Penn Alliance has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (12) vs (0) Loureiro
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steel Penn Alliance presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn Alliance (14) vs (0) Loureiro
Loureiro can't escape the position.
Loureiro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Steel Penn Alliance seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura but Loureiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn Alliance to get the leverage.
Loureiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (17) vs (0) Loureiro
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loureiro, who protects the arm well.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to get an arm triangle but Loureiro is defending well.
Loureiro is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn Alliance keeps moving and retains side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to get an arm triangle but Loureiro is defending well.
Loureiro is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn Alliance keeps moving and retains side control.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loureiro, who protects the arm well.
Loureiro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is pressing down on Loureiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Loureiro is holding on for now.
Loureiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Loureiro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Steel Penn Alliance has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (20) vs (0) Loureiro
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loureiro, who protects the arm well.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to take a break and control but Loureiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loureiro is looking for a sweep.
Steel Penn Alliance tries for a kimura but Loureiro is defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the action but Loureiro is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Loureiro tries to improve position but can't.
Steel Penn Alliance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Loureiro stops Steel Penn Alliance from passing to mount.
Loureiro is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn Alliance keeps moving and retains side control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loureiro, who protects the arm well.
Loureiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass the half guard into mount. Loureiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loureiro is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn Alliance eventually gives up the hold.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Loureiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for a submission of some sort.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro is in trouble now - Steel Penn Alliance has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (23) vs (0) Loureiro
Loureiro tries to reverse the position but Steel Penn Alliance maintains control.
Loureiro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control the pace but Loureiro is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn Alliance takes the fight on points by 23 to 0.
An out of breath The Steel Penn Alliance 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:
GC 257
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Portis scores with the left hand. Loureiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Portis throws a right hand that misses
and Loureiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Portis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nuclear Physiques in the buildup to the fight.
Portis throws a hook to the side of Loureiro's head but Loureiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Loureiro misses.
Loureiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loureiro drops his hands momentarily and Portis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Portis throws a lazy head kick
and Loureiro counters with a straight right hand.
Loureiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loureiro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Portis with a body shot.
Jackson Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loureiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loureiro slips a straight right by Portis.
Portis throws a looping overhand right but Loureiro ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Portis misses the target.
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loureiro.
Portis throws a poor cross that misses
and Loureiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Portis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Portis.#CUT#
It looks like Rafael Loureiro has been cut.
Portis looks to throw the jab but Loureiro is out of range.
Loureiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Portis swings widly with a right hand
and Loureiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Portis scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC#
Loureiro is rocked!
Loureiro slips under a jab from Portis.
Loureiro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Portis missing with a left hand there. Loureiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Portis just misses with a punch to the body.
Portis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Loureiro momentarily.
Loureiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Portis finish him?
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portis missing with a left hand there. Loureiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loureiro seems to have recovered his senses.
Loureiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Loureiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Loureiro walks into a stiff left hand from Portis.
Some wild striking there from Portis.
Loureiro ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Loureiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Portis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loureiro cracks Portis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Portis throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Loureiro counter with a right hand.
Loureiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Portis is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Portis misses the target.
Portis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Portis loads up on a big right hand but Loureiro slips the punch.
Loureiro avoids the body shot from Portis.
Portis tries a head kick but it misses.
Loureiro unleashes a big counter combination but Portis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Loureiro closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Portis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Portis swings for the body but Loureiro moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loureiro! But no joy.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
letting Loureiro counter with a right hand.
Loureiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portis was well out of range. Poor timing from Loureiro.
Loureiro moves out of range as Portis strikes.
Portis misses with a right hand
and Loureiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Portis scores with a decent looking hook.
Portis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Loureiro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Loureiro slips a jab from Portis.
Portis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Loureiro's head backwards.
Portis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Loureiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loureiro swings for the body but Portis moves out of range.
Portis throws an off balance right hand
and Loureiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Portis throws an off balance right hand
and Loureiro counters with a left to the body. #T4#
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!
Portis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Portis misses with an uppercut.
Portis swinging wildly here.
Loureiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Portis throws a poor cross that misses
and Loureiro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Portis thinking.
Portis misses with an uppercut.
Loureiro throws out a counter right but Portis avoids it with no problem.
Portis throws an off balance right hand
and Loureiro counters with a straight right hand.
Loureiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Portis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loureiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Portis.
Portis misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Loureiro gets a clinch.
Portis lands a hook that snaps the head of Loureiro backwards.
Loureiro pushes Portis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loureiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Portis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Loureiro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Loureiro jabs at Portis's body.
Portis tries to bum rush Loureiro with a series of wild strikes but Loureiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loureiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Portis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Loureiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Portis misses with an uppercut
and Loureiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Portis tries a head kick but it misses.
Portis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Portis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Portis misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Loureiro counters by clinching up. #BC#
Portis manages to break the clinch.
Loureiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Portis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Loureiro in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portis throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Loureiro's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Portis dives in looking to finish as Loureiro flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Portis's strikes! Portis is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Loureiro's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Loureiro was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Portis!
Jackson Portis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFC MW 35 Gellar vs Lomachenko
Date: Aug 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Loureiro swings widly with a right hand
and Fischer counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Rafael Loureiro has been cut.
Loureiro 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.
Loureiro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fischer circles away.
Fischer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Loureiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Loureiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loureiro wants to break free but Fischer has control.
Fischer lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Loureiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loureiro shoots in for a double leg but Fischer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loureiro manages to avoid it.
Fischer misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loureiro dives in for a single leg takedown but Fischer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dennis Fischer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Loureiro.
Some wild striking there from Loureiro.
Fischer avoids the body shot from Loureiro.
#T1#
A low kick from Fischer misses #TD2#
and Loureiro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Loureiro with a nice head shot there.
Loureiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fischer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Loureiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Loureiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Fischer is retaining full guard.
Fischer pulls Loureiro in close to prevent any damage.
Loureiro throws a big right hand that misses.
Loureiro pushing down on Fischer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Loureiro works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Loureiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Loureiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Fischer is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Loureiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Loureiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Loureiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Fischer is defending well. #SUB2#
Loureiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Loureiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fischer wants to control but Loureiro postures up.
Loureiro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fischer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Loureiro tries to move to mount but Fischer blocks the move with his legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Loureiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Loureiro working away.
Fischer tries to bench press Loureiro off him but Loureiro keeps the position. #SUB2#
Loureiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fischer tries to buck Loureiro off but Loureiro is having none of it.#SUB2#
Loureiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fischer wants to control but Loureiro postures up.#SUB2#
Loureiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fischer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fischer isn't going anywhere.
Loureiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Fischer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Loureiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Fischer is defending well.
Fischer is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loureiro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fischer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Loureiro has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Fischer stops Loureiro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Loureiro has hold of Fischer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fischer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fischer is trying desperately to improve position.
Loureiro throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fischer because Loureiro loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Loureiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Loureiro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fischer misses with a low kick.
Fischer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Loureiro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fischer.
Fischer tries to land a front kick but Loureiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Loureiro misses with a takedown
and Fischer counters with an inside leg kick.
Loureiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Loureiro loads up on a big right hand but Fischer slips the punch.
Loureiro moves away from the strike by Fischer.
Loureiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Loureiro.
Fischer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fischer tries a head kick but it misses.
Loureiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Loureiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fischer as he avoids it easily.
Fischer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Loureiro thuds a left hand into Fischer's body.
Fischer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Loureiro takes a step back to recover.
Loureiro tries to clinch up but Fischer circles away and keeps his distance.
Fischer stuffs the takedown.
Dennis Fischer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Loureiro.
Loureiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fischer swivels and escapes.
Loureiro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fischer counters with a nice body shot.
Loureiro is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Loureiro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fischer's half guard.#SUB2#
Loureiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fischer sees it coming and defends easily.
Fischer wants to get back to full guard.
Fischer gets full guard.
Dennis Fischer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fischer working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Loureiro drops back looking for a leg! Fischer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fischer manages to kick Loureiro off! Loureiro jumps back into Fischer's guard.
Loureiro postures up.
Fischer has Loureiro pulled in close to control his posture.
Loureiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fischer's guard.
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!
Fischer is looking for a sweep. Loureiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fischer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loureiro.
Loureiro trying to mount his opponent but Fischer defends it.
Loureiro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fischer defending well though.
Loureiro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fischer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Loureiro on the ground.
Fischer tries to hold on but Loureiro pushes him away. #T3##SUB2#
Loureiro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fischer has worked his arm free - good work by Fischer!
#SUB2#
Loureiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fischer has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loureiro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fischer!#SUB2#
Loureiro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fischer has worked his arm free - good work by Fischer!
Loureiro in side control, throwing shots but Fischer defends. #SUB2#
Loureiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Loureiro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fischer!
Loureiro throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fischer because Loureiro loaded up on that one.
Fischer regains half guard.#T4#
Loureiro is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fischer pulls Loureiro in close to prevent any damage.
Loureiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fischer's guard.
Loureiro is looking to advance position but Fischer won't allow it. #SUB2#
Loureiro is trying to work for a kimura but Fischer is defending well.
Loureiro wants to pass the guard but Fischer is defending well. #SUB2#
Loureiro seems to be working for a kimura but Fischer defends the submission attempt.
Fischer tries to get to full guard but Loureiro has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rafael Loureiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rafael Loureiro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Loureiro slips under a jab from Fischer.
Loureiro fails with the takedown.
Fischer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loureiro.
Loureiro throws a shot from downtown. Fischer moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fischer.
Loureiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fischer manages to avoid it.
Loureiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fischer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fischer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fischer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loureiro.
A little feinted left hand from Fischer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Loureiro avoids the body shot from Fischer.
Nice uppercut lands for Fischer. That snapped Loureiro's head back.
#T1#
Fischer throws a head kick but Loureiro moves out of range.
Loureiro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Loureiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Fischer circles away.
Loureiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loureiro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rafael Loureiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fischer.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Loureiro. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fischer slips a straight right by Loureiro.
Fischer is looking to counter with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fischer.
Loureiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Loureiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Loureiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loureiro.#T2#
Loureiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Fischer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dennis Fischer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Fischer.
Loureiro misses with a straight left.
Fischer lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fischer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loureiro lands a slapping body shot.
Loureiro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Fischer.
Loureiro connects with a body shot that sends Fischer's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fischer. Loureiro does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Fischer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Loureiro tests Fischer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fischer throws a head kick that misses.
Loureiro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Loureiro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dennis Fischer is winning the standup battle so far.
Loureiro wants to clinch
and Fischer counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Fischer misses #TD2#
and Loureiro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Loureiro.
Fischer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fischer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Loureiro looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Loureiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Loureiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fischer keeping full guard, as Loureiro tries to pass.
Fischer is pulling down on Loureiro's head. It's preventing any offense from Loureiro, at least for the moment.
Fischer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rafael Loureiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fischer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Loureiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fischer is trying to control the position but Loureiro postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Loureiro stays in close to Fischer's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Loureiro stuns Fischer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rafael Loureiro.
I've got Loureiro 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Loureiro!
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Event:
IFC 60 Bogard vs Crosby
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Loureiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marley throws out the jab.
Marley tries to clinch up but Loureiro circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Loureiro clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Marley.
Loureiro tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
Loureiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loureiro tries to break free but Marley pushes him back against the cage.
Loureiro is trying to pull guard but Marley has him pressed against the cage.
Marley blocks a body shot from Loureiro. #BC2#
Loureiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marley scores with a shot to the body.
Loureiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Marley moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Loureiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marley misses with a hook. Loureiro ducked under it nicely.
Loureiro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marley's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Loureiro misses its intended target.
Marley throws a shot from downtown. Loureiro moves away and avoids it.
Marley lands a glancing blow to the side of Loureiro's head.#T1#
Loureiro shoots in looking for a takedown. Marley tries to sprawl out of it but Loureiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Loureiro blocks a jab.
Loureiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Loureiro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marley quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Loureiro is working for a submission of some sort.
Marley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Loureiro is working away from the top position though.
Marley is looking for a sweep. Loureiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Loureiro seems to be working for a kimura but Marley defends the submission attempt.
Marley wants to sweep but Loureiro has passed to side control!#T2#
Marley is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Loureiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Loureiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marley tries to buck Loureiro off but Loureiro is having none of it.
Loureiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marley keeps working.
Loureiro advances to mount. #SUB2#
Loureiro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Marley is now in Loureiro's guard. A big mistake from Loureiro there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Loureiro has his foot on Marley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marley works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Marley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marley wanted to stand there but Loureiro had control of the position. #SUB2#
Loureiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marley tries to free his leg and advance position but Loureiro is retaining full guard.
Loureiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marley landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Marley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Loureiro's guard.#T4#
Loureiro is trying to control the position but Marley postures up.
Marley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loureiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marley.
Loureiro working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Marley is posturing up here but Loureiro has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Marley tries to roll out but it's too tight and Marley has to tap! Slick submission there by Loureiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Loureiro!
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Event:
IFC 57 Fischer vs Dali
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Loureiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Loureiro.
Loureiro tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Loureiro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face as Loureiro controls the position.
Loureiro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Diaz's legs.
Diaz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Loureiro takes a little break here. Diaz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Loureiro throws a strike aimed at the side of Diaz's head but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz is pushing Loureiro's head away, looking to escape. Loureiro manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Loureiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well. #SUB#
Loureiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Diaz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Loureiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
Loureiro tries to advance to mount but Diaz denies him. #SUB#
Loureiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Loureiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Loureiro is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loureiro 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.
Loureiro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Loureiro is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Loureiro is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Loureiro swings around for an armbar but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Loureiro's guard.#SUB#
Loureiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Loureiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Loureiro is tightening it up a little... Diaz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Diaz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Diaz taps out! Nice BJJ there by Loureiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rafael Loureiro!
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Event:
GPG 31
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Loureiro lands an overhand right.
Loureiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Loureiro at a distance.
Loureiro throws the left hand but Mma avoids the punch easily.
Loureiro lands a body shot.
Mma lands a nice shot that snaps Loureiro's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rafael Loureiro has been cut.
Loureiro cracks Mma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Loureiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Loureiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Rafael Loureiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mma.
Mma throws out a loose jab but Loureiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loureiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Loureiro thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mma throws a big shot that misses.
Mma connects with a jab.#TD#
Mma gets caught flat footed, as Loureiro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Mma manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Mma is looking to break free of the clinch but Loureiro has double underhooks. #T1#
Mma blocks a body shot from Loureiro.
Loureiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loureiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mma backwards.
Loureiro prevents Mma from breaking the clinch.
Loureiro prevents Mma from breaking the clinch.
Loureiro has a couple of punches blocked by Mma.
#BC2#
Mma manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Mma misses.
Loureiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loureiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mma lands a really nice looking cross but Loureiro seems unphased.
Mma misses with a low kick.
Loureiro slips under a jab.#TD#
Mma gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Loureiro to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Loureiro looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Mma manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Loureiro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mma quickly recovers to half guard.
Loureiro stops Mma from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Loureiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mma defends it well.
Mma tries to kick Loureiro off but Loureiro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Loureiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Loureiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Loureiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Mma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Loureiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#ES2#
Mma kicks off Loureiro and gets to his feet. #T3#
Loureiro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Loureiro misses with a hook. Mma ducked under it nicely.
Loureiro misses with a jab to the body
and Mma counters with a straight right hand.
Loureiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mma blocks a head kick by Loureiro.
A left lands for Loureiro.
Loureiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Loureiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Mma misses its intended target.
Loureiro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mma sprawls and moves away.
Loureiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Loureiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Loureiro goes for a double leg but Mma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mma continues to drive forward.
Mma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mma wants it to stay on the feet.
Loureiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Loureiro walks into a stiff left hand from Mma.
Loureiro misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Loureiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Mma, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Mma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD2#
Loureiro ducks straight into an uppercut from Mma and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Loureiro manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC2#
Loureiro is rocked!#SU2#
Mma gets to his feet - Loureiro follows without any prompting.
Oh Loureiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loureiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mma.
Mma is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Loureiro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Loureiro misses with a body shot
and Mma scores with a counter punch that sends Loureiro to the canvas! Mma smells blood - he's punishing Loureiro with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Loureiro has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Mma!
Jeff Mma decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
PFF 28 Loureiro vs Terranova
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Terranova misses with a left hand #TD#
and Loureiro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Terranova's guard.
Loureiro 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.
Terranova wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Loureiro manages to pass to side control.
Loureiro controlling the action here.
Loureiro prevents Terranova from standing back up.
Loureiro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Terranova! #ES2#
Terranova somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Terranova ducks right into an uppercut from Loureiro.
Terranova has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Loureiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Terranova's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loureiro just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Loureiro cracks a nice hook into Terranova's ribs.
Terranova connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Terranova gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Loureiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Terranova releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Loureiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Terranova misses with a straight right.
Terranova moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Terranova was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Terranova misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Terranova tries to sprawl but Loureiro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Terranova is trying to stand back up but Loureiro is controlling him
#SUB#
Loureiro 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.
Loureiro wants to take a breather but Terranova is having none of it. #T2#
Loureiro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
Loureiro controlling from the full mount.
Loureiro tries to control but Terranova wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Terranova tries to buck Loureiro off but he can't manage it.
Terranova felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3##SUB#
Terranova wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Loureiro has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Terranova taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Loureiro!
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Event:
PFF 24 Wooden vs Sunday
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loureiro moves away.#TD2#
Loureiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Loureiro from controlling successfully.
Loureiro passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loureiro prevents Miller from standing back up.
Miller is staying active underneath Loureiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Loureiro is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Loureiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Loureiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Loureiro.
Loureiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller manages to get to full guard.
Loureiro advances to half guard.
Loureiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Loureiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Loureiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Miller moves into full guard.
#T3#
Loureiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Loureiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miller being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Loureiro looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Miller swings for the body but Loureiro moves out of range.
Loureiro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miller defends it well.
Miller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Loureiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Miller's head.
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Loureiro is out of range and Miller settles back down. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Loureiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller throws out a powerful jab.
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Loureiro.
Loureiro misses with a wild body shot.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Miller misses with a leg kick.
Loureiro throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loureiro misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Loureiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loureiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Loureiro throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Loureiro shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miller misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rafael Loureiro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Miller throws a series of punches but Loureiro moves out of range.
Loureiro dives in for a single leg takedown but Miller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miller throws a leg kick but Loureiro checks it.
Loureiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Loureiro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Loureiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Loureiro blocks a jab.
Loureiro tries to counter with a clinch but Miller shakes him off and moves away.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Loureiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.#TD2#
Loureiro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Loureiro is trying to work for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Miller is staying active underneath Loureiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Loureiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Loureiro manages to mount him!
Miller tries to hold on but Loureiro pushes him away. #SUB2#
Loureiro is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Loureiro extends the arm and Miller is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Loureiro!
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Event:
UFC 8-Ferreira v De Villefort
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Loureiro fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Deathstroke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Loureiro trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Deathstroke manages to pass to mount!
Deathstroke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Loureiro is looking to escape.
Loureiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loureiro tries to hold on but Deathstroke postures up.
Deathstroke landing punches. #T1#
Loureiro tries to hold on but Deathstroke postures up.
Deathstroke lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathstroke fails to advance to Loureiro's back.
Deathstroke is stalling here but it's allowed Loureiro to get half guard.
#SUB2#
Deathstroke is working for a kimura but Loureiro is defending it quite comfortably.
Deathstroke is thwarting Loureiro's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Deathstroke is pressing down on Loureiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Loureiro is holding on for now.
Loureiro trying to control but Deathstroke postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deathstroke is looking to stall here but Loureiro recovers full guard.
Deathstroke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loureiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loureiro keeping moving, preventing Deathstroke from controlling successfully. #T3#
Loureiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Deathstroke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Loureiro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Loureiro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Loureiro! #REVR#
Loureiro working away.
A lull in the action here.
Deathstroke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Loureiro's best efforts.
Deathstroke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Loureiro trying to pass the guard but Deathstroke defending well. #T4##SUB#
Loureiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deathstroke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Loureiro.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Loureiro in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Loureiro 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.
Deathstroke is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crixis Deathstroke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Deathstroke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Loureiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deathstroke.
Loureiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Deathstroke closes the distance and clinches up with Loureiro, looking for a takedown. Deathstroke pushes Loureiro against the cage but Loureiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Deathstroke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Deathstroke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loureiro but Loureiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Loureiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deathstroke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Loureiro pushes Deathstroke up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathstroke lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Loureiro.
#TD2#
Deathstroke has picked Loureiro up - he's going for a ride! Deathstroke dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loureiro is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB#
Loureiro looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Deathstroke pushes past his half guard into mount!
Deathstroke dominating with strikes here.
Loureiro reaches up to try and control the position but Deathstroke seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Loureiro rolls and tries to escape and now Deathstroke has his back!
Deathstroke scores with strikes from the back.
Loureiro can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Deathstroke is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Loureiro taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Deathstroke.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Crixis Deathstroke!
A victorious Crixis Deathstroke 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:
UFC-Fright Night 11
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Merel clinches up with Loureiro and pushes him back against the cage.
Loureiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Merel to keep the fight standing.
Loureiro is trying to stall.
Merel lands a hook that snaps the head of Loureiro backwards.
A right hand to the body from Merel.
Still in the clinch, Merel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Merel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Loureiro's efforts to push away.
Merel 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.
Merel scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Merel scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Merel.
A short left from Merel. #ROC#
Loureiro is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rafael Loureiro has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loureiro.
Loureiro blocking some punches.
Loureiro blocks an uppercut.
Loureiro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Merel on the inside.
Loureiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Merel finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loureiro seems to have recovered his senses.
Loureiro blocks an uppercut.
Merel gets through Loureiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Merel has a couple of punches blocked by Loureiro.
Loureiro is looking to control Merel's arms but Merel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Loureiro has his back to the cage.
Loureiro is trying to pull guard but Merel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Merel scores with a shoulder strike.
Merel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loureiro backwards.
Merel lands an uppercut.
Merel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Merel misses with the head strike.
Merel gets through Loureiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Merel unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Loureiro! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Merel is unloading with more strikes now! Loureiro drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Merel!
Mark Merel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
UFC 5-The Grudge
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Liguy checks a leg kick.
Liguy tries to land a leg kick but Loureiro saw it coming and moves away.
Loureiro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Liguy throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Liguy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Loureiro trying to control here.
Liguy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loureiro keeps working.
Liguy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Loureiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Liguy is thwarting Loureiro's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liguy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Loureiro is pressing down on Liguy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Loureiro has his foot on Liguy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liguy works his way back into a safe position though.
Loureiro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Liguy with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Loureiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liguy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liguy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Liguy postures up and lands a big shot to Loureiro's brow. #SUB#
Loureiro has his feet on Liguy's thighs here. He's pushed Liguy 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! Liguy screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Loureiro!
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Event:
UFC 4-Creepshow
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Loureiro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arcane looks to throw the jab but Loureiro is out of range.
Arcane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Loureiro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Arcane is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arcane is defended easily by Loureiro.
Johnny Arcane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loureiro checks a low kick from Arcane.
Loureiro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arcane.
Arcane is looking to counter punch.
Loureiro lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Loureiro avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loureiro! But no joy.
A jab from Arcane misses. #T1##TD#
Arcane shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Loureiro is trying to stand.
Loureiro is looking for a sweep. Arcane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Loureiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing that Arcane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Arcane looking to sit in guard and control but Loureiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Arcane being controlled here, momentarily.
Loureiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Loureiro trying to mount his opponent but Arcane defends it. #T2#
Loureiro is keen to just control but Arcane is a slippery customer.
Arcane tries to roll over but Loureiro keeps him under control.
Arcane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Loureiro is working away from the top position though.
Arcane regains full guard. Nicely done.
Loureiro pushing down on Arcane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Loureiro trying to control the pace.
Arcane is in trouble now - Loureiro has advanced to mount!
Arcane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Loureiro on the ground.#T3#
Loureiro looking to control but Arcane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Loureiro is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Arcane can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Loureiro is looking to work his way around to Arcane's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Arcane is looking to get to half guard.
Arcane is squirming around, avoiding Loureiro's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Loureiro wants to control the action but instead Arcane gets a body lock and reverses into Loureiro's guard! Nice work!
Arcane advances position into side control!
Loureiro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Loureiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arcane defends it well.
Loureiro prevents Arcane from improving his position.
Arcane is working hard here to advance position.
Arcane trying to get back to full guard but Loureiro takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Loureiro 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#
Arcane misses with a takedown attempt
and Loureiro counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loureiro. Arcane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arcane swings widly with a right hand
and Loureiro counters with an inside leg kick.
Loureiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arcane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Loureiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Arcane's head. #TD#
Arcane gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Loureiro explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Loureiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Loureiro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arcane on the side of the head.
Loureiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcane manages to avoid it.
Loureiro lands a really nice looking cross but Arcane seems unphased.
Arcane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Loureiro counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Arcane misses with a body punch
and Loureiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arcane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Loureiro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Arcane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arcane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arcane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Loureiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Loureiro misses with a low kick.
Loureiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Arcane should have avoided that one.
Arcane shoots and misses
and Loureiro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loureiro misses the shot to the body.
Arcane feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Arcane misses the body punch
and Loureiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loureiro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Arcane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Loureiro pinned against the cage. Loureiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
Arcane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Loureiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Arcane's head.
Sloppy strikes from Loureiro. Those never looked like landing.
Arcane misses with a hook
and Loureiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Arcane throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Loureiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Arcane misses with a left hand
and Loureiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rafael Loureiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loureiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arcane shoots and misses
and Loureiro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Loureiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Loureiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arcane missing with a left hand there. Loureiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arcane tries to move into range but Loureiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Loureiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Arcane backs off Loureiro throws a huge counter combo but Arcane manages to avoid it all.
A punch combination from Loureiro misses. #T4#
Arcane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Loureiro counters with a series of strikes. Arcane will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loureiro throws a leg kick but Arcane moved away.
Nice defenses there by Loureiro.
Arcane misses with a left hand
and Loureiro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arcane or perhaps it was just good defense by Loureiro, which made it look bad.
Loureiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Loureiro, as that shot connected.
Arcane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Loureiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Loureiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Arcane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Arcane throws a right hand that misses
and Loureiro counters with a nice body shot.
Arcane closes the distance and clinches up with Loureiro, looking for a takedown. Arcane pushes Loureiro against the cage but Loureiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Loureiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arcane shoots and misses
and Loureiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Loureiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Loureiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arcane.
Loureiro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arcane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Loureiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Loureiro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arcane thinking.
Loureiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loureiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Loureiro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arcane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arcane shoots in for a double leg but Loureiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Arcane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Loureiro.
Arcane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Loureiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arcane misses with a looping right.
Loureiro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arcane rather than just go for the knockout.
Arcane walks into a straight right hand from Loureiro.
Loureiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Loureiro misses with a body shot.
Loureiro lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnny Arcane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Arcane misses with a takedown
and Loureiro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Loureiro lands a really nice looking cross but Arcane seems unphased.
Loureiro jabs at Arcane's body.
Loureiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Arcane feinted with a counter takedown.
Loureiro lands with a shot to the body.
Loureiro throws a right and a left that Arcane avoids nicely.
Arcane half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good exchange - Loureiro coming out on top.
A punch lands to the side of Arcane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arcane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Loureiro just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Arcane swings widly with a right hand
and Loureiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loureiro connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Arcane gets a double leg takedown into Loureiro's guard.#ES2#
Loureiro has his feet on Arcane's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Loureiro swings for the body but Arcane moves out of range.
Loureiro lands a nice looking body shot.
Loureiro throws a body punch but Arcane moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arcane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Loureiro jabs Arcane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arcane misses with a hook
and Loureiro counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Arcane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loureiro.
Loureiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Loureiro misses with a body shot.
Loureiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arcane in his tracks.
Arcane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Loureiro lands with a shot to the body.
Loureiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arcane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arcane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Loureiro. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Loureiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Loureiro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Rafael Loureiro!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Rafael Loureiro!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Rafael Loureiro!
Rafael Loureiro wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
UFC 2-Game Time
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Loureiro throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Loureiro gets caught flat footed, as Sizemore shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Loureiro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sizemore postures up in Loureiro's guard and throws a big left but Loureiro blocks it. #SUB#
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Sizemore is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Loureiro has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sizemore is looking to defend but Loureiro has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sizemore! Loureiro pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sizemore taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rafael Loureiro!
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Loureiro and Dayton McAdams. McAdams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by OVERWERK - Alive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Loureiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Dayton McAdams!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McAdams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McAdams lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Loureiro (0) vs (2) McAdams
Loureiro is trying to control the position but McAdams postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAdams 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.
McAdams wants to control from the top but Loureiro keeps moving.
McAdams wants to pass the guard but Loureiro is keeping the position.
McAdams wants to control from the top but Loureiro keeps moving.
McAdams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loureiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McAdams postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdams pushing down on Loureiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McAdams wants to pass to mount but Loureiro is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McAdams is looking for a kimura but Loureiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McAdams to get the leverage.
McAdams moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Loureiro (0) vs (5) McAdams
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Loureiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McAdams tries for a kimura but Loureiro is defending well.
McAdams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Loureiro tries to buck McAdams off but McAdams is having none of it.
McAdams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McAdams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McAdams is looking to take a break and control but Loureiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McAdams has hold of Loureiro's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Loureiro seems comfortable defending it but McAdams has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Loureiro is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Loureiro is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but McAdams couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dayton McAdams!
In his post fight interview, Dayton McAdams gave a big smile as he said 'That win is the fruit of my training, it doesn't look like it but I enjoy it a lot!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matti Tolonen and Rafael Loureiro. Matti Tolonen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Matti Tolonen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Loureiro!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loureiro tries to clinch up.
Tolonen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tolonen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tolonen. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tolonen (2) vs (0) Loureiro
Loureiro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tolonen is defending well. Loureiro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tolonen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Loureiro celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Loureiro!
The defeated Matti Tolonen had this to say: 'Grappler just got lucky!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Loureiro and Myles Grady. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Loureiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Myles Grady!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loureiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grady swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loureiro but Loureiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grady misses with a takedown attempt - Loureiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Loureiro rushes Grady and presses him up against the cage.
Loureiro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grady gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Loureiro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loureiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Loureiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grady defends well.
Loureiro working for submissions but it's allowed Grady to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grady wants to work for an arm triangle but Loureiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grady is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grady wants to work for an arm triangle but Loureiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Loureiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grady is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loureiro is just riding it out for now. Grady eventually gives up the hold.
Loureiro is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loureiro keeps working.
Grady is working for a submission of some sort.
Loureiro is in trouble now - Grady has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Loureiro (0) vs (3) Grady
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Loureiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Loureiro gets back to half guard.
Grady is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grady wants to work for an arm triangle but Loureiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro tries to get to full guard but Grady has control of the leg.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Loureiro tries to roll over but Grady keeps him under control.
Grady is working for a kimura but Loureiro is defending it quite comfortably.
Grady is trying to control the action in half guard but Loureiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Loureiro wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loureiro gets full guard.
Grady wants to control from the top but Loureiro keeps moving.
Loureiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grady wants to control from the top but Loureiro keeps moving.
Loureiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grady trying to control but Loureiro is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grady avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Loureiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Loureiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grady can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Loureiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grady passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Loureiro (0) vs (6) Grady
Grady is looking to take a break and control but Loureiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grady working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grady trying to control the action but Loureiro is working from the bottom.
Loureiro manages to get back to half guard.
Grady stalling.
Loureiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Grady.
Loureiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Loureiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grady defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loureiro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Grady uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Loureiro (0) vs (9) Grady
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro tries to improve position but can't.
Loureiro is working hard here to advance position.
Grady trying to control the position but Loureiro is working away.
A lull in the action here as Grady stalls from top position.
Loureiro is looking to regain half guard here but Grady keeps moving and retains side control.
Loureiro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loureiro (2) vs (9) Grady
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grady has managed to free his arm - good work.
Loureiro is working for an americana but Grady has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Loureiro was thinking about the submission.
Grady is adopting a defensive guard.
Loureiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loureiro wants to control from the top but Grady keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grady has control of Loureiro's left arm, preventing Loureiro from doing any damage.
Loureiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grady is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loureiro passes into half guard.
Grady controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Grady is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro 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.
Grady is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loureiro pulls his head out easily.
Loureiro maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Grady could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Loureiro has cracked it and Grady is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Loureiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Loureiro! |
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