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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Vieira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fernandes's guard.
Vieira is in close to Fernandes's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT2#
It looks like MIke Fernandes has been cut.
Vieira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vieira throwing strikes but missing.
Vieira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fernandes is trying to control the position but Vieira postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vieira is working Fernandes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vieira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fernandes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Vieira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vieira lands a couple of digs.#CUT2#
MIke Fernandes's cut is getting worse.
Vieira makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT2#
MIke Fernandes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fernandes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vieira.
Vieira is working Fernandes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT2#
Jeez, MIke Fernandes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at MIke Fernandes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rodolfo Vieira!
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Event:
TNR 10: Monster Fest
Date: Nov 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Vieira drives through with a takedown into Al Khabbib's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Al Khabbib controls Vieira momentarily but Vieira frees himself. #SUB#
Al Khabbib looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Khabbib not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vieira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Al Khabbib preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira 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. #SUB#
Al Khabbib is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Al Khabbib is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Khabbib has momentary wrist control but Vieira slips an elbow through the middle.
Vieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vieira postures up in Al Khabbib's guard and throws a big left but Al Khabbib blocks it. #SUB#
Al Khabbib is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al Khabbib has his hands on Vieira's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Vieira stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Al Khabbib has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Vieira manages to get his head free but now Al Khabbib has transitioned to an armbar! Vieira grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Al Khabbib! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khamed Al Khabbib!
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Event:
IFC19
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Vieira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kinski to score with a decent uppercut.
Vieira misses with a takedown
and Kinski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kinski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vieira.
Kinski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kinski scores with a shot to the body.
Vieira is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Kinski lands a big right hand that sends Vieira crashing to the mat! Kinski stays standing though and waves Vieira back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Rodolfo Vieira has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinski jabs Vieira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kinski flashes Vieira a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Vieira's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Vieira crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Kinski punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Klaus Kinski! Klaus Kinski retains his super heavyweight title!
Klaus Kinski decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
TNR 5
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt - Hitta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hitta scores with a jab.#TD#
Vieira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vieira throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Vieira connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hitta some visible discomfort.
Hitta is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vieira connects with a decent elbow.
Hitta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vieira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hitta tries to buck Vieira off but Vieira is having none of it.
Hitta is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vieira connects with a decent elbow.
Vieira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vieira gets to mount! Hitta was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Vieira softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Hitta is out cold! Vieira jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodolfo Vieira!
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Event:
FF 2
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Aguirre finds it's target.
Vieira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vieira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aguirre.
Vieira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vieira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aguirre jabs Vieira right on the nose. Vieira blinks but takes it well.
Aguirre scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aguirre lands a nice hook to Vieira's body. Vieira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aguirre lands a jab to the nose.
Vieira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aguirre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Aguirre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aguirre lands a body shot.
Aguirre throws a monster overhand right that drops Vieira! Aguirre follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruben Aguirre!
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Event:
FN 10: Mike vs Stiffy
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Vieira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pierre Frantez throws out the jab.
Vieira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD2#
Vieira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pierre Frantez was covering up waiting for the punch and Vieira finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pierre Frantez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vieira scoring with some ground and pound.
Pierre Frantez has Vieira pulled in close to control his posture.
Pierre Frantez looking for a sweep. Not yet Pierre Frantez, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira throwing strikes from guard but Pierre Frantez blocks nicely.
Pierre Frantez trying to strike off his back.
Vieira content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Pierre Frantez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vieira is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Pierre Frantez has an active guard here but Vieira has managed to pass into half guard.
Vieira is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pierre Frantez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vieira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vieira lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vieira connects with a nice short shot to Pierre Frantez's temple.
Vieira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pierre Frantez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Vieira throwing shots but Pierre Frantez is blocking nicely.
Vieira trying to control the pace.
Vieira blocks the strikes from Pierre Frantez.
Pierre Frantez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pierre Frantez trying to control but Vieira postures up.
Pierre Frantez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vieira working the head and body with strikes.
Vieira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pierre Frantez tries to roll over but Vieira keeps him under control.#T3#
Vieira throwing shots but Pierre Frantez is blocking nicely.
Pierre Frantez wants to get back to full guard.
Pierre Frantez taking some punishment here, with Vieira in his half guard.
Vieira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vieira is keen to just control but Pierre Frantez is a slippery customer.
Vieira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vieira slips a nice elbow through Pierre Frantez's hands, connecting with Pierre Frantez's forehead.
Pierre Frantez missing with punches from the bottom.
#T4#
Pierre Frantez wants to control but Vieira is keeping busy.
Vieira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierre Frantez wants to control but Vieira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vieira prevents Pierre Frantez from improving his position.
Vieira slips a nice elbow through Pierre Frantez's hands, connecting with Pierre Frantez's forehead.
Pierre Frantez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vieira is working away from the top position though.
Vieira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira controlling the action here.
Vieira is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Vieira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pierre Frantez takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
Pierre Frantez stuns Vieira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vieira dives in and grabs Pierre Frantez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pierre Frantez pushes down on Vieira's head and hops out.
Pierre Frantez misses with a double jab.
Vieira slips a jab from Pierre Frantez.
Vieira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pierre Frantez defends it well.
A shot to the liver by Pierre Frantez. Beautiful body shot.
Pierre Frantez goes for a double leg but Vieira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vieira continues to drive forward.
Pierre Frantez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Rodolfo Vieira has been cut.
Edixon Pierre Frantez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierre Frantez throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.
Vieira feints the counter takedown.
Pierre Frantez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pierre Frantez cracks Vieira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierre Frantez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Vieira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pierre Frantez to the mat! Pierre Frantez manages to get full guard.
Vieira won't allow Pierre Frantez to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Pierre Frantez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vieira defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Vieira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vieira is looking to work some ground and pound but Pierre Frantez has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pierre Frantez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Pierre Frantez throws a big elbow that misses.
Pierre Frantez trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Pierre Frantez throws a big right hand that misses. #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.
Vieira pulls Pierre Frantez in to control the position.
Vieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pierre Frantez is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierre Frantez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pierre Frantez throwing strikes from guard but Vieira blocks nicely.
Rodolfo Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pierre Frantez won't allow Vieira to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Pierre Frantez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Vieira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vieira grinds an elbow into Pierre Frantez's temple. #T3#
Pierre Frantez trying his best to control but Vieira has mounted him.
Pierre Frantez working to try and regain half guard.
Vieira content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Vieira.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vieira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vieira pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Vieira unloading with bombs!
Vieira won't let Pierre Frantez get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Vieira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Pierre Frantez takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Vieira's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodolfo Vieira!
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Event:
IFC9 - KING RETURN
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Naibat.
Naibat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Naibat throws a combination. Vieira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Rodolfo Vieira has been cut.#CL2#
Naibat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Naibat is leaning against Vieira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Naibat lands a shot to the body.
Vieira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Naibat after a bit of a struggle.
Naibat lands a hook to the side of the head.
Naibat lands a shoulder strike.
Vieira takes a shot to the head.
Naibat lands a shot to the body.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira is trying to force a seperation but Naibat has the dominant position.
Naibat scores with a shot to the side of Vieira's head.
Naibat lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Naibat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vieira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Naibat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Naibat.#BC2#
Naibat breaks from the clinch.
Naibat dances in with a quick combination. Vieira is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Naibat snaps Vieira's head back. Vieira stumbles backwards against the cage. Naibat steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Vieira's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Vieira just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manis Naibat!
A relieved looking Manis Naibat 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:
IFC6 - SAW
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Stein looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stein lands a nice looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vieira.
An attempted straight right counter from Stein misses the target.
Rodolfo Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira darts in looking for a takedown but Stein gets double underhooks and turns Vieira into the cage.
Elton Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Vieira.
Stein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vieira fails with the takedown
and Stein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Rodolfo Vieira has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein throws a good cross that connects.
Stein misses with a body shot.
Vieira darts in looking for a takedown but Stein gets double underhooks and turns Vieira into the cage.
It looked like Stein was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vieira.#T1#
Stein throws a body punch but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira looks for a takedown but Stein sprawls well.
Stein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vieira walks into a straight right hand from Stein.
Nice cross by Stein.#TD2#
Vieira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stein sprawls well initially but Vieira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stein tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg.
Vieira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vieira prevents Stein from improving his position.#T2#
Stein is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vieira scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stein tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg.
Stein wants to get back to full guard but Vieira has passed into side control.
Stein on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stein tries to get out of the position.
Vieira in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vieira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stein to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira scoring with punches and elbows.
Vieira connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stein some visible discomfort.
Vieira scores with punches from side control.
Stein tries to bench press Vieira off him but Vieira keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stein is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vieira is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3#
Stein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Vieira.
Vieira postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Stein badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Vieira around the waist but Vieira pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Vieira is the winner by TKO! Vieira jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodolfo Vieira!
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Event:
IFC Wednesday Night Fights #2
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Cena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vieira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Vieira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cena napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cena is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vieira has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cena avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vieira.
Vieira in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vieira in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cena can't do much from the bottom here.
Cena could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Vieira seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Cena's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Cena is trying to control Vieira's posture but Vieira avoids it.
Cena throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Vieira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vieira in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vieira landing strikes. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cena is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vieira is controlling him well.
Vieira in side control lands a decent elbow.
Vieira lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vieira is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cena will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cena wants to control but Vieira postures up.#T3#
Vieira is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cena will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cena fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cena tries for a takedown but Vieira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Cena instigates a clinch.
Vieira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cena missing with knees to the body.
Vieira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cena after a bit of a struggle.
Cena is trying to break the clinch but Vieira is controlling him.
Vieira can't get the takedown.
Vieira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cena gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jay Cena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Vieira.
Vieira wants to take the fight to the mat but Cena manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Vieira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cena fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vieira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cena lands a slapping body shot.
Cena misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Vieira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cena quickly recovers to half 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!
Vieira controlling the action here.
Vieira is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cena trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Vieira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Vieira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vieira showed some decent athleticism there.
Vieira prevents Cena from improving his position.
Cena trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Vieira scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira controlling his opponent.
Vieira scoring with strikes but Cena is staying in there. #T1#
Vieira cracks Cena with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cena takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Vieira's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodolfo Vieira!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Al Khabbib will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Al Khabbib shoots in looking for a takedown but Vieira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Khabbib's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Vieira looking to score a takedown here. Al Khabbib is defending well but Vieira drives through and ends up in Al Khabbib's guard.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Khabbib is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Khabbib wants to sweep but no luck.
Vieira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vieira controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khabbib tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Vieira showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Al Khabbib closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vieira's guard.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Al Khabbib from controlling successfully.
Vieira wants to sweep here but Al Khabbib controlling him for the moment.
Vieira pulls Al Khabbib in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Al Khabbib from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vieira holds on and takes a little breather.
Vieira trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Khabbib wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Al Khabbib shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vieira defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamed Al Khabbib. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Al Khabbib gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vieira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Al Khabbib keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Vieira wants to control from the top but Al Khabbib keeps moving.
Vieira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Vieira might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Vieira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Al Khabbib decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Al Khabbib is keen to just control but Vieira is a slippery customer.
Vieira is trying to maintain the position but Al Khabbib is very close to passing his half guard.
Al Khabbib controlling the pace.
Vieira wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khabbib seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vieira wants to improve his position but Al Khabbib is controlling well.
#T1#
Al Khabbib is looking to pass Vieira's guard but actually Vieira recovers to full guard.
Al Khabbib won't allow Vieira to get back to his feet.
Al Khabbib trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Vieira tries to sprawl but Al Khabbib drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Vieira kicks off Al Khabbib and gets to his feet. #T2#
Al Khabbib throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vieira's waist but Vieira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Al Khabbib off to one side.
Vieira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Al Khabbib defends it well.#TD2#
Vieira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Al Khabbib manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Khabbib utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vieira postures up.
Al Khabbib is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vieira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vieira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Khabbib is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Al Khabbib working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Vieira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vieira lands in his opponent's guard.
Al Khabbib is pulling down on Vieira's head to control his posture. #T4#
Al Khabbib is trying to keep Vieira in close.
Al Khabbib 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.
Vieira trying to control but Al Khabbib is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Vieira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vieira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Vieira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Al Khabbib's half guard.
Nice strikes from Vieira there.
Vieira landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khabbib is trying to control but can't.
Rodolfo Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Vieira controlling the action here.
Vieira is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Al Khabbib shoots in for a takedown but Vieira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vieira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Al Khabbib scores with a takedown into Vieira's guard.#SUB2#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Vieira wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Al Khabbib is now in half guard.
Vieira is in trouble now - Al Khabbib has advanced to mount!
Vieira tries to hold on but Al Khabbib pushes him away.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Khabbib tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Al Khabbib trying to control but Vieira is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Al Khabbib swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vieira is now in Al Khabbib's guard. A big mistake from Al Khabbib there, giving up the dominant position!
Vieira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Vieira stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Al Khabbib has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Vieira manages to get his head free but now Al Khabbib has transitioned to an armbar! Vieira grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Al Khabbib! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khamed Al Khabbib!
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