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Event:
CACC 27
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dominick Bruise (ranked 3199 p4p, 176 weight class) and Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2673 p4p, 153 weight class). Marilson Coutinho is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dominick Bruise! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Marilson Coutinho!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Coutinho moves into the clinch.
Bruise has clasped his hands together around Coutinho's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bruise (4) vs (0) Coutinho
Coutinho has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Coutinho looks to move to half guard but instead Bruise has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bruise (6) vs (0) Coutinho
Coutinho is looking to get to half guard.
Bruise looking to control but Coutinho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bruise controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruise goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Coutinho is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bruise (6) vs (2) Coutinho
Coutinho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruise is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruise is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Coutinho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruise is keeping the position for now.
Bruise bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coutinho's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bruise (8) vs (2) Coutinho
Bruise sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bruise looking to pass the guard.
Bruise looking to sit in guard and control but Coutinho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bruise (8) vs (4) Coutinho
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruise is keeping the position for now.
Bruise is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bruise looking for a sweep. Not yet Bruise, not yet.
Coutinho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruise is keeping the position for now.
Bruise is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruise keeping full guard, as Coutinho tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bruise is adopting a defensive guard.
Bruise wants to sweep but no luck.
Coutinho is fighting to break Bruise's control of his arms but Bruise is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Coutinho trying to control but Bruise is working from the bottom.
Bruise is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruise looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coutinho is fighting to break Bruise's control of his arms but Bruise is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Coutinho postures up.
Bruise 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.
Bruise is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho stopping the sweep attempt from Bruise.
Bruise keeping moving, preventing Coutinho from controlling successfully.
Bruise is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bruise pulls Coutinho in close to his closed guard and prevents Coutinho from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bruise wants to sweep but no luck.
Coutinho seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bruise not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coutinho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruise is keeping the position for now.
Coutinho advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bruise (8) vs (7) Coutinho
Bruise tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coutinho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bruise holds on to Coutinho's head and controls the position momentarily.
Coutinho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Coutinho tries for a kimura but Bruise is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bruise gets back to half guard.
Bruise trying to control here.
Bruise wants to get back to full guard.
Coutinho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bruise is just riding it out for now. Coutinho eventually gives up the hold.
Coutinho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bruise is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Coutinho jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bruise (8) vs (10) Coutinho
Bruise is trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bruise is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Bruise's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bruise gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bruise (8) vs (12) Coutinho
Bruise slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bruise trying to hold on to Coutinho's head to control him but Coutinho postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bruise is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Coutinho is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Coutinho seems to be working for a kimura but Bruise defends the submission attempt.
Bruise is controlling Coutinho's trapped leg to prevent Coutinho from advancing to side control.
Bruise works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bruise has his hands on Coutinho's head, controlling the position.
Bruise working a defensive guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bruise has control of Coutinho's left arm, preventing Coutinho from doing any damage.
Bruise wants to sweep here but Coutinho controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bruise not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho 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.
Coutinho stopping the sweep attempt from Bruise.
Bruise has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bruise lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bruise (10) vs (12) Coutinho
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bruise wants to control from the top but Coutinho keeps moving.
Coutinho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bruise is aware though and is defending well.
Bruise wants to control from the top but Coutinho keeps moving.
Coutinho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bruise slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bruise (13) vs (12) Coutinho
Bruise trying to control the action but Coutinho is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho wants to control but Bruise postures up.
Bruise is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Coutinho has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've been hearing that Bruise has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Coutinho is not content to let Bruise control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruise takes the fight on points by 13 to 12. |
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Event:
CACC 18
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2523 p4p, 135 weight class) and Kotetsu Yamamoto (ranked 1753 p4p, 101 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Marilson Coutinho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kotetsu Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Coutinho has Yamamoto up against the ropes in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yamamoto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Coutinho pulls guard.
Coutinho keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto passes into half guard.
Yamamoto 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto seems to be working for a kimura but Coutinho defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coutinho wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura but Coutinho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yamamoto to get the leverage.
Yamamoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coutinho is just riding it out for now. Yamamoto eventually gives up the hold.
Yamamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coutinho keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Coutinho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yamamoto stalling away here and it's allowed Coutinho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamamoto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Coutinho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Coutinho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Coutinho! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coutinho (4) vs (0) Yamamoto
Yamamoto is not content to let Coutinho control the position.
Yamamoto struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto looking for a sweep but Coutinho has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Coutinho (6) vs (0) Yamamoto
Coutinho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yamamoto is looking to escape.
Yamamoto 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.
Yamamoto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Coutinho prevents Yamamoto from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (9) vs (0) Yamamoto
Coutinho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yamamoto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Yamamoto tries to get to full guard but Coutinho has control of the leg.
Coutinho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yamamoto actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto trying to control here.
Coutinho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yamamoto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coutinho.
Yamamoto is trying to control but Coutinho manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (12) vs (0) Yamamoto
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is looking to work his way around to Yamamoto's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Yamamoto wants to hold on but Coutinho pushes him away.
Yamamoto stops Coutinho from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Yamamoto tries to improve his position but instead Coutinho has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Coutinho (15) vs (0) Yamamoto
Yamamoto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Yamamoto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Coutinho's guard. Nice work there by Yamamoto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coutinho (15) vs (2) Yamamoto
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Coutinho keeps moving.
Yamamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Coutinho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coutinho (17) vs (2) Yamamoto
Yamamoto has his foot on Coutinho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coutinho works his way back into a safe position though.
Yamamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yamamoto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Coutinho escapes and throws Yamamoto's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (20) vs (2) Yamamoto
Coutinho moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Coutinho (22) vs (2) Yamamoto
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho looking for a guillotine from mount but Yamamoto is having none of it.
Yamamoto is squirming around, avoiding Coutinho's attempts to control the action.
Coutinho is working for a guillotine from mount but Yamamoto frees his head quite easily.
Yamamoto is looking to get to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho controlling the pace for now.
Coutinho wants to take Yamamoto's back but he can't do it this time.
Coutinho has control of Yamamoto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yamamoto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yamamoto 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: Coutinho (22) vs (4) Yamamoto
Coutinho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yamamoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yamamoto defends it easily.
Yamamoto is looking to pass into half guard but Coutinho pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Coutinho is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coutinho (24) vs (4) Yamamoto
Coutinho trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto controls Coutinho momentarily but Coutinho frees himself.
Coutinho passes Yamamoto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is trying to control but can't.
Yamamoto wants to control the action here but instead Coutinho manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (27) vs (4) Yamamoto
Coutinho looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Yamamoto tries to lock up and control but Coutinho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Coutinho jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Yamamoto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yamamoto and Coutinho has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Coutinho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is trying to work for a sweep but Coutinho has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Coutinho (29) vs (4) Yamamoto
Yamamoto tries to reverse the position but Coutinho maintains control.
Yamamoto tries to hold on but Coutinho pushes him away.
Yamamoto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Coutinho (32) vs (4) Yamamoto
Yamamoto tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Coutinho has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Yamamoto is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marilson Coutinho! |
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Event:
CACC 10
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2440 p4p, 129 weight class) and Rubens Charles (ranked 4414 p4p, 188 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Marilson Coutinho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Coutinho rushes Charles and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Coutinho tries to pull guard but Charles holds him up against the ropes and eventually Coutinho drops back down to his feet.
Coutinho successfully pulls guard.
Coutinho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Charles passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (0) vs (3) Charles
Coutinho is trying to control Charles's posture but Charles avoids it.
Coutinho is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles is staying tight to Coutinho's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Coutinho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Coutinho tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Coutinho (0) vs (5) Charles
Charles working for a submission but Coutinho is keeping him at bay.
Charles with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho wants to control but Charles is having none of it.
Charles tries to control but Coutinho wriggling away.
Charles controlling from mount.
Charles wants to control the pace but Coutinho is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is desperately trying to improve his position but Charles has a good base and remains in mount.
Charles wants to control but instead Coutinho manages to regain half guard.
Charles wants to free his trapped foot but Coutinho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Coutinho with the active half guard here but Charles passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (0) vs (8) Charles
Charles taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control the position but Coutinho is working away.
Charles working away.
Charles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coutinho keeps working.
Coutinho tries to buck Charles off but Charles is having none of it.
Coutinho can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho tries to bench press Charles off him but Charles keeps the position.
Charles works to advance to full mount. Coutinho defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Coutinho (0) vs (10) Charles
Charles controlling the position easily from mount.
Charles trying to control but Coutinho is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coutinho is squirming around, avoiding Charles's attempts to control the action.
Coutinho is working to get back to half guard.
Charles wants to control but Coutinho has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is trying to get back to full guard.
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Charles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho manages to get to full guard.
Coutinho being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Coutinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coutinho is looking for a triangle but Charles pushes his legs off easily.
Charles trying to control but Coutinho is working from the bottom.
Charles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Charles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coutinho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho looking for a guillotine here but Charles defends easily.
Coutinho has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Charles is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Coutinho. Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (0) vs (13) Charles
Charles slows the pace down.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coutinho keeps working.
Charles tries to move to mount but Coutinho blocks the move with his legs.
Coutinho is trying to control Charles's posture but Charles avoids it.
Coutinho tries to bench press Charles off him but Charles keeps the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to control but Coutinho is keeping him busy.
Charles tries to advance position but instead Coutinho slips a leg back in to half guard.
Coutinho actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coutinho throws his legs up looking for a submission but Charles uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (0) vs (16) Charles
A lull in the action here as Charles stalls from top position.
Coutinho is looking to reverse the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is working hard here to advance position.
Charles tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Charles content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coutinho can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles wins on points by 16 to 0.
Our winner, Rubens Charles, 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:
CACC 6
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2394 p4p, 127 weight class) and Ken Miller (ranked 3144 p4p, 153 weight class). Miller has chosen 2pac - Im A Souljah as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Marilson Coutinho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ken Miller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Coutinho clinches.
Coutinho successfully pulls guard.
Miller is looking to advance position but Coutinho has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coutinho (4) vs (0) Miller
Miller tries to hold on but Coutinho postures up.
Miller is in all sorts of trouble here.
Coutinho has control of Miller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Miller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Miller tries to hold on but Coutinho postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller 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: Coutinho (4) vs (2) Miller
Coutinho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Coutinho has locked up a guillotine! Coutinho's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Miller is holding on here and Coutinho must be using up a lot of energy. Miller has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Coutinho gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marilson Coutinho! |
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Event:
CACC 1
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dominique Bell (ranked 1821 p4p, 103 weight class) and Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2318 p4p, 126 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dominique Bell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Marilson Coutinho!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Coutinho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coutinho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bell (0) vs (4) Coutinho
Bell is looking for a sweep.
Bell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Coutinho's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bell is trying to control but can't.
Bell is trying to control but Coutinho manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (0) vs (7) Coutinho
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Coutinho takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bell (0) vs (10) Coutinho
Bell tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell breaks Coutinho's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (2) vs (10) Coutinho
Coutinho working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coutinho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bell stands and throws Coutinho's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (5) vs (10) Coutinho
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Coutinho rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bell's guard! Nice work there by Coutinho! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (5) vs (12) Coutinho
Coutinho passes Bell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bell wants to control but Coutinho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coutinho pulls his head out easily.
Coutinho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coutinho pulls his head out easily.
Bell manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coutinho's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (7) vs (12) Coutinho
Bell wants to control from the top but Coutinho keeps moving.
Bell postures up.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Coutinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell passes into half guard.
Bell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coutinho keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho makes his way to full guard, as Bell worked for a kimura.
Coutinho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bell wants to control from the top but Coutinho keeps moving.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Bell is posturing up here but Coutinho has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bell tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bell has to tap! Slick submission there by Coutinho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marilson Coutinho! |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 4
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki (ranked 3097 p4p, 175 weight class) and Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2283 p4p, 142 weight class). Aoki comes to the ring accompanied by Baka Survivor. Marilson Coutinho is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Marilson Coutinho!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki shoots in and bounces Coutinho off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (0) Coutinho
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Coutinho is retaining full guard.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Coutinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki advances to half guard.
Coutinho is trying to maintain the position but Aoki is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki'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.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but Coutinho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to stall here but Coutinho recovers full guard.
Coutinho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki trying to control but Coutinho is working from the bottom.
Coutinho looking for a guillotine here but Aoki defends easily.
Aoki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Coutinho is keeping the position.
Aoki trying to control but Coutinho is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (0) Coutinho
Coutinho stops Aoki from passing to mount.
Aoki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Coutinho has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Aoki but great work by Coutinho. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (5) vs (4) Coutinho
Coutinho trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coutinho off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (9) vs (4) Coutinho
Coutinho won't enjoy being in this position. Aoki looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Coutinho is tapping - it's over boys! Aoki picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeya Aoki!
During a confident post fight interview, Takeya Aoki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 2
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2223 p4p, 140 weight class) and Elroy Clarks (ranked 1308 p4p, 89 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Marilson Coutinho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elroy Clarks!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Coutinho has closed the distance and engaged Clarks in a clinch.
Clarks successfully pulls guard.
Clarks trying to keep a closed guard but Coutinho is proving a slippery customer.
Coutinho controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Coutinho postures up.
Coutinho 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.
Coutinho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clarks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clarks wants to control the position but Coutinho says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coutinho pulls his head out easily.
Clarks wants to get back to full guard.
Clarks is trying to maintain the position but Coutinho is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coutinho trying to control but Clarks is working from the bottom.
Coutinho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarks is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clarks is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coutinho (0) vs (2) Clarks
Clarks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coutinho is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clarks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clarks passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (0) vs (5) Clarks
You can see the frustration on Coutinho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coutinho trying to remain calm as Clarks controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is looking for a sweep.
Coutinho stops Clarks from passing to mount.
Clarks working away.
Coutinho is trying to escape the position but Clarks is controlling the position.
Clarks working away.
Clarks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coutinho, who protects the arm well.
Clarks trying to control the position but Coutinho is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarks staying calm.
Clarks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Coutinho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Coutinho is trying to control Clarks's posture but Clarks avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clarks is looking to take a break and control but Coutinho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coutinho tries to buck Clarks off but Clarks is having none of it.
Coutinho is not content to let Clarks control the position.
Coutinho tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Clarks presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Coutinho (0) vs (7) Clarks
Clarks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is trying to escape the mount.
Clarks controlling his opponent.
Clarks tries to control but Coutinho wriggling away.
Clarks avoids the attempt from Coutinho to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Clarks pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Clarks controlling from mount.
Clarks tries to control but Coutinho wriggling away.
Clarks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clarks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Coutinho has worked his arm free - good work by Coutinho!
Clarks works to advance to full mount. Coutinho defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Coutinho (0) vs (9) Clarks
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Clarks wants to control the pace but Coutinho is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Coutinho working to try and regain half guard.
Clarks wants to control the pace but Coutinho is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Coutinho is controlling an arm, preventing Clarks from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Clarks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Clarks fails to take his opponent's back.
Coutinho wants to control but Clarks is having none of it.
Coutinho regains half guard.
Clarks stalling.
Clarks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coutinho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clarks pulls his head out easily.
Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clarks is trying to control the action in half guard but Coutinho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clarks is looking to advance position but Coutinho won't allow it.
Coutinho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coutinho actively working from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Clarks works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (0) vs (12) Clarks
Coutinho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clarks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coutinho keeps working.
Clarks controls the position.
Clarks trying to control the position but Coutinho is working away.
Coutinho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coutinho (2) vs (12) Clarks
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Clarks has a hand on Coutinho's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Coutinho takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (5) vs (12) Clarks
Coutinho takes Clarks's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Clarks is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Coutinho (8) vs (12) Clarks
Clarks is in bad spot here.
Clarks wants to control his opponent's hands but Coutinho gets his hands free.
Coutinho working for a choke but Clarks reverses nicely into Coutinho 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coutinho (8) vs (14) Clarks
Clarks trying to control the position from guard on top but Coutinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is looking for a triangle here but Clarks uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (8) vs (17) Clarks
Clarks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Coutinho prevents Clarks from moving into mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Clarks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clarks in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clarks wins on points by 17 to 8.
A relieved looking Elroy Clarks 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:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 1
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2148 p4p, 138 weight class) and Aldo Crespo (ranked 3388 p4p, 193 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Crespo's choice of entrance music: Toxic Waltz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Marilson Coutinho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Aldo Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crespo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crespo lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coutinho (0) vs (2) Crespo
Coutinho keeping full guard, as Crespo tries to pass.
Coutinho working for a triangle but Crespo defends it easily.
Crespo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (0) vs (5) Crespo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo working away.
Crespo trying to control the position but Coutinho is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo tries to advance to mount but Coutinho instead regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crespo in particular looking to stall.
Crespo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coutinho keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is trying to get back to full guard.
Crespo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coutinho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crespo seems to be looking for submissions.
Crespo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Coutinho's thigh. Coutinho counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Coutinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo tries to free his leg and advance position but Coutinho is retaining full guard.
Coutinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crespo stays in close to Coutinho's body and controls the position.
Coutinho has his foot on Crespo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crespo works his way back into a safe position though.
Crespo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Coutinho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Crespo has Coutinho in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coutinho (2) vs (5) Crespo
Crespo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coutinho defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is looking for a triangle but Coutinho pushes his legs off easily.
Coutinho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crespo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crespo working for a triangle but Coutinho defends it easily.
Coutinho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho postures up.
Coutinho slips nicely into half guard.
Crespo has a hand on Coutinho's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Coutinho takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (5) vs (5) Crespo
Crespo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crespo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crespo wants to control but Coutinho is having none of it.
Crespo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crespo actively working from the bottom here.
Coutinho is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Crespo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crespo actively working from the bottom here.
Crespo is trying to control but can't.
Coutinho wants to advance to full mount but Crespo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is trying to keep Coutinho in close.
Crespo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coutinho defends well.
Crespo looking to control.
Crespo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coutinho defends it easily.
Crespo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coutinho defends well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Crespo is retaining full guard.
Crespo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Coutinho uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (8) vs (5) Crespo
Crespo is trying to control Coutinho's posture but Coutinho avoids it.
Crespo sneaks back into half guard.
Crespo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crespo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crespo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coutinho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crespo keeping full guard, as Coutinho tries to pass.
Crespo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coutinho trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Coutinho is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crespo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Crespo has his foot on Coutinho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coutinho works his way back into a safe position though.
Coutinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crespo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coutinho has managed to get both his arms back between Crespo's legs - danger averted.
Coutinho trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Crespo looking for a guillotine here but Coutinho defends easily.
Coutinho looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is trying to keep Coutinho in close.
Coutinho advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (11) vs (5) Crespo
Crespo looking for a sweep but Coutinho has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Coutinho (13) vs (5) Crespo
Coutinho is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Crespo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Crespo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coutinho (13) vs (7) Crespo
Crespo passes Coutinho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Crespo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho wants to improve his position but Crespo is controlling well.
Crespo trying to pass the guard but Coutinho defending well.
Crespo is looking to stall here but Coutinho recovers full guard.
Crespo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coutinho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crespo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Coutinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crespo wants to pass the guard but Coutinho is keeping the position.
Coutinho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crespo defends it easily.
Coutinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crespo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coutinho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Coutinho keeps moving.
Crespo pushes down on Coutinho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Coutinho wants to control but Crespo is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coutinho actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coutinho takes the fight on points by 13 to 7. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK5A
Date: Jul 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2179 p4p, 122 weight class) and Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4373 p4p, 222 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Marilson Coutinho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Aaron Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coutinho.
Coutinho instigates a clinch.
Coutinho pulls guard successfully.
Hoyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coutinho is keeping the position for now.
Coutinho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoyle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hoyle looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Coutinho is trying to control but can't.
Hoyle wants to free his trapped foot but Coutinho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Coutinho actively working from the bottom here.
Coutinho actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Coutinho'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.
Coutinho wants to get back to full guard but Hoyle has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (0) vs (3) Hoyle
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is squirming around, avoiding Hoyle's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coutinho wants to control but Hoyle is having none of it.
Hoyle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coutinho tries to control Hoyle's body but Hoyle pushes him off. Coutinho squirms to his side and now Hoyle has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Coutinho (0) vs (6) Hoyle
Coutinho is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hoyle gets his way!
Coutinho staying busy and making it hard for Hoyle to control.
Our spies down at at The Foundry inform us that Hoyle has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is trying to defend against the choke here but Hoyle has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hoyle Tightens the hold and Coutinho taps out furiously! Hoyle displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Hoyle!
Aaron Hoyle managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK4A
Date: Jul 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Ward (ranked 5541 p4p, 245 weight class) and Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2184 p4p, 122 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Marilson Coutinho!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ward tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coutinho swivels and escapes.
Coutinho has Ward up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ward has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coutinho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ward 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.
Coutinho pulls guard.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coutinho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward stands and throws Coutinho's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (3) vs (0) Coutinho
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ward is trying to get an arm triangle but Coutinho is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coutinho struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Coutinho has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ward but great work by Coutinho. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ward (3) vs (4) Coutinho
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ward manages to work his way to half guard, despite Coutinho's best efforts.
Ward trying to hold on to Coutinho's head to control him but Coutinho postures up.
Coutinho seems to be working for a kimura but Ward defends the submission attempt.
Ward trying to hold on to Coutinho's head to control him but Coutinho postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho tries to pass to full mount but Ward defends it.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coutinho is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coutinho to get the leverage.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to control but can't.
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coutinho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ward has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coutinho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward moves into full guard.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that Coutinho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coutinho defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coutinho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coutinho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ward looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Coutinho puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to roll over but Coutinho keeps him under control.
Ward is looking to control Coutinho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
Ward moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ward throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Coutinho escapes and throws Ward's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (3) vs (7) Coutinho
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ward regains half guard.
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ward moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ward working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Coutinho has passed into half guard!
Coutinho is trying to control. Ward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coutinho is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ward! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (3) vs (10) Coutinho
Ward is trying to escape the mount.
Ward is trying to reverse the position but instead Coutinho has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ward (3) vs (13) Coutinho
Coutinho controlling well, preventing Ward from escaping the position.
Ward tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ward is looking to escape.
Ward is desperately trying to improve his position but Coutinho has a good base and remains in mount.
Ward tries to improve his position but Coutinho has taken his back! Coutinho has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ward tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Coutinho pushes Ward away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marilson Coutinho! |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK3A
Date: Jun 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 747 p4p, 44 weight class) and Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2200 p4p, 120 weight class). Pavlov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Marilson Coutinho has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Marilson Coutinho!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Coutinho pushes Pavlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Coutinho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Coutinho jumps guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Pavlov is sitting in close to Coutinho's body. Coutinho has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pavlov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pavlov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Coutinho.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marilson Coutinho! |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK1A
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cameron Joyce (ranked 4656 p4p, 202 weight class) and Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2193 p4p, 110 weight class). Cameron Joyce is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cameron Joyce! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Marilson Coutinho!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Joyce tries for a takedown but Coutinho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joyce shoots for a double leg takedown but Coutinho sprawls well. He's pushed Joyce's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Coutinho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Coutinho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joyce.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Joyce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coutinho pushes Joyce up against the cage in a clinch.
Coutinho ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Coutinho no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Joyce got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coutinho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joyce has managed to get both his arms back between Coutinho's legs - danger averted.
Joyce trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Coutinho manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joyce (0) vs (2) Coutinho
Coutinho drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Coutinho seems to have locked his on tight now - Joyce screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Coutinho, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Marilson Coutinho! |
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Event:
NSC 26: Pavlov vs Ithamar
Date: May 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Coutinho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordquist.
Nordquist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coutinho lands a body shot.
Nordquist scores with a hook.
We've been told by Nordquist's head coaches at Never TaP Gym Only For killers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nordquist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nordquist misses with an uppercut.
Nordquist misses with a hook.
Nordquist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordquist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coutinho moves away.
A shot to the liver by Coutinho. Beautiful body shot.
Nordquist throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coutinho catches Nordquist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nordquist misses the jab.
Nordquist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordquist avoids the head kick by Coutinho.
Coutinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordquist throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Coutinho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nordquist won't be happy with that.
Nordquist tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Nordquist struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Coutinho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nordquist manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nordquist trying to control here.
Nordquist controlling the position for now.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nordquist tries to kick Coutinho off in order to stand up. Coutinho Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Coutinho misses with the ground and pound.
Coutinho is looking to take a break and control but Nordquist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nordquist tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Coutinho is looking for the choke from the back position but Nordquist is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marilson Coutinho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nordquist misses the shot to the body.
Nordquist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coutinho manages to avoid it.
Coutinho jabs Nordquist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nordquist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nordquist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Coutinho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordquist.
Nordquist connects with the punch.
Nordquist takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nordquist misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Coutinho counters with a single leg into guard. Nordquist didn't expect that.
Coutinho throws a big right hand that misses.
Nordquist seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordquist working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Nordquist wants to get back to his feet but Coutinho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nordquist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coutinho is one step ahead there.
Nordquist wants to hit a switch here but Coutinho passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nordquist there! #SUB2#
Coutinho goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nordquist turns into him and now he's in Coutinho's guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Coutinho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nordquist defends it easily.
Nordquist controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Coutinho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nordquist defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marilson Coutinho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Coutinho 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 Marilson Coutinho has been cut.
Nordquist misses with a straight right.
And Coutinho tries to counter it with a takedown but Nordquist pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Coutinho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coutinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordquist lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nordquist lands with a right hand.
Coutinho lands with a good body shot.
Nordquist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nordquist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Coutinho shoots in but no luck this time.
Coutinho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nordquist circles away.
Coutinho ducks under a wild hook from Nordquist.
Nordquist is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coutinho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nordquist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coutinho scrambles back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Nordquist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coutinho tests Nordquist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coutinho takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Coutinho swings for the body but Nordquist moves out of range.
Coutinho avoids the head kick by Nordquist.
#TD2#
Coutinho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nordquist is trying to defend but Coutinho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nordquist pushes Coutinho off looking to stand but Coutinho dives back in and keeps control.
Nordquist is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Coutinho is working for a submission of some sort.
John Nordquist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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. Coutinho connects with a nice short shot to Nordquist's temple.
Nordquist manages to get to full guard.
Nordquist thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Coutinho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 John Nordquist.
I think Coutinho 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Marilson Coutinho!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Marilson Coutinho!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Marilson Coutinho!
Marilson Coutinho wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
NSC 18: Ribbler vs Salieri
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Strålman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Coutinho counters with a left to the body.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coutinho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strålman but Strålman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strålman, right into the meat.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick
and Coutinho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strålman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strålman throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Marilson Coutinho has been cut.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coutinho attempts a counter takedown but Strålman avoids it well and moves away.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coutinhos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strålman lands a nice looking body shot.
Coutinho scores with a nice right hand.
Strålman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coutinho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman loads up on a big right hand but Coutinho slips the punch.
Strålman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strålman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Coutinho throws a lazy right hand but Strålman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Strålman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strålman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coutinho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strålman.
Strålman throws a hook but Coutinho blocks it.
Strålman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coutinho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strålman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coutinho.
Strålman wants to slow Coutinho down by chopping away at his legs.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot.
Strålman delivers a nice body kick.
Coutinho jabs at Strålman's body.
Strålman blocks a jab.
Coutinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Coutinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Coutinho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strålman doesn't seem phased though.
Strålman swings for the body but Coutinho moves out of range.
Strålman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coutinho misses with a body shot.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coutinho throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Strålman connects with a leg kick. Coutinho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strålman lands a nice shot that snaps Coutinho's head back.
Coutinho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strålman. Strålman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strålman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coutinho.
Strålman feints a counter leg kick.
Strålman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coutinho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strålman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coutinho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strålman scrambles back to his feet.
Strålman misses with a leg kick.
Coutinho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strålman jabs at Coutinho's body.
Coutinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coutinho looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coutinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Coutinho moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Coutinho.
Jab by Strålman.
Strålman throws a jab but it's blocked by Coutinho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Strålman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marilson Coutinho's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Coutinho checks the leg kick.
Coutinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Coutinho blocks a head kick by Strålman.
Coutinho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coutinho checks a leg kick.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coutinho thuds a left hand into Strålman's body.
Strålman misses with an uppercut
and Coutinho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coutinho is looking to wear down Strålman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Coutinho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strålman finds it's way round the side to connect with Coutinho's head.
Strålman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coutinho goes for a double leg but Strålman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Strålman continues to drive forward.
Strålman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coutinho.
It looks like Coutinho has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jab, jab by Coutinho - just one landing.
Coutinho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strålman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strålman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strålman throws a push kick but Coutinho slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Strålman. #TD#
Coutinho drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Coutinho preventing the sweep.
Coutinho wants to pass the guard but Strålman is keeping the position.
Coutinho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strålman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coutinho lands with a punch from half guard.
Strålman is looking for a sweep. Coutinho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Coutinho seems to be working for a kimura but Strålman defends the submission attempt.
Coutinho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Strålman wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Coutinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strålman keeps working. #T2#
Coutinho wants to pass the guard but Strålman is defending well. #SUB#
Coutinho is trying to work for a kimura but Strålman is defending well.
Strålman is trying to maintain the position but Coutinho is very close to passing his half guard.
Coutinho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strålman defending well though.
Coutinho prevents Strålman from standing back up.
Strålman tries to roll over but Coutinho keeps him under control.#SUB#
Strålman is defending against the submission attempts here by Coutinho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marilson Coutinho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marilson Coutinho's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Strålman.
Coutinho fails with a takedown attempt.
Coutinho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coutinho tries to counter with a takedown but Strålman is quick to defend against it.
Coutinho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strålman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strålman.
Strålman misses with a low kick as Coutinho jumps back.
Strålman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coutinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman throws a leg kick #TD#
and Coutinho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Strålman's guard.#SUB#
Coutinho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Coutinho drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Strålman dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Strålman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coutinho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strålman has managed to get both his arms back between Coutinho's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB#
Coutinho working for a triangle but Strålman defends it easily.
#SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Coutinho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strålman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strålman wants to get up but he can't break Coutinho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Coutinho working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Strålman has passed into half guard!
Marilson Coutinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coutinho trying to control from the bottom.
#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#
Coutinho with the active half guard here but Strålman passes nicely into side control.
Strålman happy to just control the position for now.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strålman wants to stand but Coutinho is controlling his arm.
Strålman controls the position from side control.
Marilson Coutinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strålman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coutinho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coutinho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Strålman is trying to control the action in half guard but Coutinho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coutinho punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Coutinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strålman pulls his head out easily.
We've been informed that Strålman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Coutinho flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strålman 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Anton Strålman!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Anton Strålman!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Anton Strålman!
Anton Strålman wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Anton Strålman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
NSC 11: Joy vs Salieri
Date: Apr 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Lê blocks a head kick by Coutinho.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coutinho lands with a right hand.
Lê throws a hook but Coutinho avoids it easily.
Coutinho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lê getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Coutinho.
The fighters circling - Lê throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê throws the left hand but Coutinho avoids the punch easily.
Coutinho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lê misses with a right hand
and Coutinho counters with a straight right hand.
Coutinho moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Coutinho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coutinho just misses with a punch to the body.
Coutinho jabs Lê to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Coutinho slips a jab from Lê.#TD2#
Coutinho shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lê is in trouble now - Coutinho has advanced to mount! #T1##SUB2#
Coutinho goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lê turns into him and now he's in Coutinho's guard.
Coutinho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coutinho wants to improve his position but instead Lê has moved into half guard.
Coutinho is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coutinho is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lê in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lê keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lê prevents Coutinho from improving his position.
Coutinho trying to control here.
Coutinho wants to improve his position but Lê is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Coutinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lê pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marilson Coutinho dominated that round.
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#
Lê misses with a straight left.
Jab from Lê.
Lê lands with a nice body kick.
A big left from Lê misses.
Coutinho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lê looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coutinho ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Coutinho misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Coutinho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lê thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Coutinho if he has to take too many more of those.
Coutinho throws a head kick that half lands.
Coutinho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coutinho there as he acknowledges the shot.
Coutinho staying out of range there.
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!
Coutinho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lê throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lê.
Coutinho blocks a head kick by Lê.
Lê staying out of range there.
Coutinho misses with a straight left.
Coutinho misses with a looping right.#T1#
Coutinho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coutinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marilson Coutinho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lê throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice shot lands for Lê.
Lê thuds his shin into the meat of Coutinho's side.
Coutinho avoids the body shot from Lê.
Coutinho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Lê misses.
Coutinho just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Coutinho.
Lê throwing a counter right hand but Coutinho manages to avoid it.
Lê staying out of range there.
Lê connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lê throws a looping overhand right but Coutinho ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coutinho.
Coutinho shoots and misses
letting Lê counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê takes a swing at Coutinho's ribcage but misses.
Coutinho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lê misses with a body shot.
Lê misses with an uppercut. Coutinho saw that one coming.
Coutinho moves away from the strike by Lê. #T2#
Coutinho checks a low kick from Lê.
Lê lands a nice hook to Coutinho's body. Coutinho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coutinho misses with a hook.
Lê throws a leg kick which misses Coutinho's front leg but catches the back leg as Coutinho tries to avoid it.
Lê thumps Coutinho with a low kick.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coutinho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Coutinho.
Lê throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Coutinho blocks a low kick nicely.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Lê misses.
Lê has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coutinho finds it's way round the side to connect with Lê's head.
Lê cracks the inside of Coutinho's front leg.
Lê throws a hook but Coutinho blocks it.
Coutinho throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coutinho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lê pinned against the ropes. Lê gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Coutinho thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quân Lê dominated that second round.
That's time! Lê's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Coutinho moves away from the strike by Lê.
Coutinho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lê defends it well.
Coutinho staying out of range there.
Lê throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coutinho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coutinho. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê scores with the left hand. Coutinho knows he should have avoided that one.
Coutinho looks to throw the jab but Lê is out of range.
Coutinho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lê throws a looping overhand right but Coutinho ducks down to avoid it.
Lê throws a looping overhand right but Coutinho ducks down to avoid it.
Lê doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coutinho misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Coutinho.
Coutinho jabs at Lê's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coutinho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lê.
Lê scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Marilson Coutinho has been cut.
Coutinho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lê sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coutinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Coutinho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#TD2#
Coutinho dives in and scores a takedown into Lê's guard.#T1#
Lê working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coutinho.
Coutinho throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Coutinho postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lê is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Coutinho, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Coutinho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lê doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lê manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coutinho controls Lê momentarily but Lê frees himself. #SUB2#
Coutinho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lê doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lê manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Coutinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Coutinho working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lê has passed into half guard!
Lê perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marilson Coutinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Coutinho actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Coutinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lê pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marilson Coutinho.
I think Coutinho 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Quân Lê!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Quân Lê!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Quân Lê!
Quân Lê wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
EMP Mumu vs Arma
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Coutinho misses with a wild body shot.
Coutinho swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coutinho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coutinho throws a sloppy head kick and Jefferson moves out of range easily.
Jefferson throws a head kick but Coutinho moves out of range.
Coutinho misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jefferson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Coutinho is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Coutinho scores with a jab to the head.
Jefferson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coutinho has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Jefferson misses.
Coutinho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jefferson as he avoids it easily.
Jefferson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coutinho's calf.
Coutinho slips under a jab.
Coutinho attempts a counter takedown but Jefferson avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coutinho throws a body shot but no joy.
Coutinho lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD#
Coutinho decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1##SUB#
Coutinho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Coutinho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jefferson is just riding it out for now. Coutinho eventually gives up the hold.
Coutinho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jefferson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Coutinho.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coutinho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Coutinho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jefferson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coutinho lands a couple of digs.#ES2#
Jefferson pushes Coutinho off and gets back to his feet.
Coutinho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
Coutinho swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson misses with a hook. Coutinho ducked under it nicely.
Coutinho connects with a body shot that sends Jefferson's belly button to the back.
Coutinho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coutinho throws a hook to the side of Jefferson's head but Jefferson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coutinho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jefferson. That one must have hurt.
Nice jab there from Jefferson.
Coutinho blocks a jab.
Jefferson throws a looping overhand right but Coutinho ducks down to avoid it.
Jefferson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jefferson cracks Coutinho with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Jefferson misses the target.
Jefferson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cahal Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jefferson throws the kick towards the body but Coutinho avoids it.
Coutinho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jefferson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Coutinho.
Jefferson swings for the body but Coutinho moves out of range.
Coutinho 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.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Coutinho slips the punch.
Coutinho attempts a counter takedown but Jefferson avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Coutinho finds it's way through Jefferson's defenses.
Coutinho is looking to wear down Jefferson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Coutinho checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coutinho. Jefferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coutinho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coutinho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jefferson sprawls well. Jefferson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coutinho gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Coutinho.
Coutinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Coutinho lands with a hook. Jefferson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jefferson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coutinho's corner calls for a 1-2. Coutinho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jefferson throws a jab when Coutinho was well out of range.
Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coutinho.
Coutinho avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a straight left.
Coutinho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coutinho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the liver by Coutinho. Beautiful body shot.
Coutinho looks for a takedown but Jefferson sprawls well.
Jefferson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marilson Coutinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coutinho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jefferson at a distance.
Jefferson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marilson Coutinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marilson Coutinho will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jefferson missing with a left hand there. Coutinho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coutinho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jefferson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jefferson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coutinho.
Coutinho dives in and grabs Jefferson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jefferson pushes down on Coutinho's head and hops out.
Coutinho is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Coutinho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jefferson pinned against the cage. Jefferson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Coutinho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jefferson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marilson Coutinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coutinho shoots in looking for a takedown. Jefferson tries to sprawl out of it but Coutinho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jefferson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coutinho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Coutinho.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coutinho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Coutinho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jefferson defends well and Coutinho ends up having to push Jefferson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jefferson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Coutinho looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jefferson!
Jefferson pushes Coutinho away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Coutinho gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Coutinho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Coutinho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Coutinho tries for a kimura but Jefferson is defending well. #SUB#
Coutinho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coutinho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jefferson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Coutinho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet but Coutinho drags him back down.#SUB#
Coutinho goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jefferson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Coutinho but great work by Jefferson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Jefferson stands up and beckons Coutinho to his feet.
Coutinho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Coutinho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jefferson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jefferson works the jab nicely.
Jefferson throws a head kick that Coutinho semi-blocks.
Coutinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Coutinho.#T3#
Coutinho ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coutinho takes one to the side of the head.
Jefferson misses with a looping right.
Coutinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Coutinho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jefferson. Jefferson obviously looking to wear him down.
A left lands for Coutinho.
Jefferson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coutinho shoots in for a double leg but Jefferson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coutinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coutinho defending well as Jefferson loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Jefferson as Coutinho shoots in.
Jefferson misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coutinho is defended easily by Jefferson.
Nice cross by Coutinho.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jefferson throws a hook to the side of Coutinho's head but Coutinho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coutinho lands a jab.
Jefferson misses with a hook.
Coutinho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jefferson's head.
Jefferson scores with a push kick.
A good leg kick by Jefferson. #TD#
Coutinho shoots in and bounces Jefferson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Coutinho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coutinho trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Coutinho stands up over Jefferson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cahal Jefferson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Jefferson misses.
Coutinho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jefferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jefferson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coutinho is defended easily by Jefferson.
Coutinho throws a wild body kick that Jefferson sees coming a mile off.
Jefferson throws a head kick but Coutinho moves out of range.
Jefferson misses with a leg kick.
A head kick by Coutinho misses
and Jefferson counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Jefferson misses.
Coutinho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coutinho fails with a takedown attempt.
Jefferson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Coutinho thuds a left hand into Jefferson's body.#T1#
Jefferson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jefferson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coutinho.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marilson Coutinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Coutinho.
Coutinho lands a nice shot to the body.
Coutinho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jefferson tries to avoid it but Coutinho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jefferson to the ground. Jefferson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jefferson misses with a looping right.
Jefferson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coutinho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
Coutinho throws a jab but it's blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coutinho moves out of range of the body kick.
Coutinho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jefferson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jefferson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coutinho.
Coutinho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Coutinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jefferson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coutinho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jefferson.
A little jabbing left from Jefferson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jefferson throws a hook but Coutinho blocks it.
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!
Jefferson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Jefferson drops his hands momentarily and Coutinho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coutinho misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jefferson! But no joy.
Cahal Jefferson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coutinho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jefferson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jefferson wants to land a leg kick but Coutinho is out of range.
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coutinho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jefferson misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Jefferson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Coutinho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jefferson wants to stand up but Coutinho is controlling him.
Coutinho working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coutinho is controlling him. #ES2#
Jefferson pushes Coutinho off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Coutinho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jefferson is fending him off so far but Coutinho persists. Nope, Jefferson circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Coutinho drives through with a takedown into Jefferson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coutinho is controlling him. #T4#
Coutinho is in close to Jefferson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Coutinho trying to move into half guard but instead Jefferson has managed to sweep!#REVB##SU2#
Jefferson stands and steps away. Coutinho gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jefferson walks into a straight right hand from Coutinho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jefferson lands a jab.
Coutinho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jefferson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jefferson.
Jefferson is looking to land body kicks.
Coutinho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coutinho ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jefferson enables Coutinho to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jefferson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Jefferson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Coutinho presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahal Jefferson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jefferson 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
EMP Impaler vs Koniu
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Coutinho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clarks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clarks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clarks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coutinho.
Coutinho misses with a wild body shot.
Clarks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clarks swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Clarks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coutinho's half guard.
Coutinho is trying to maintain the position but Clarks is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Clarks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coutinho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Coutinho actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Clarks is looking for a kimura but Coutinho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clarks to get the leverage.
Coutinho won't allow Clarks to pass to mount.
Clarks works his way into full mount!
Clarks wants to take Coutinho's back but he can't do it this time.
Coutinho wants to hold on but Clarks pushes him away.#T2#
Coutinho is working to get back to half guard.
Coutinho 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.#SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.
Coutinho tries to roll over but Clarks keeps him under control.#SUB#
Coutinho looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Clarks pushes past his half guard into mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coutinho 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.
Clarks passes to full mount!
Coutinho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Clarks wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3#
Coutinho wants to hold on but Clarks pushes him away.#SUB2#
Clarks looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Coutinho regains half guard.
Coutinho wants to improve his position but Clarks is controlling well.
Clarks tries to pass to full mount but Coutinho defends it.
Coutinho gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Coutinho is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Clarks rolls with it to try and escape but Coutinho cranks on the arm and Clarks is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marilson Coutinho!
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Event:
IFCXS3: Hammerfall v Araujo
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Coutinho just misses with a punch to the body.
Coutinho misses with a shot to the body
enabling John to counter with a crisp jab.
Coutinho throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
John feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Coutinho shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Coutinho showed some decent athleticism there.
John wants to get back to his feet.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that Coutinho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
John is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 3Band MMA ($700/week), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Coutinho is keen to just control but John is a slippery customer.
Coutinho is looking to advance position but John won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coutinho works his way into side control.
John takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
John is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Coutinho scores with punches from side control.
John is looking for a sweep.
John wants to control but Coutinho postures up.#SUB2#
Coutinho tries for a kimura but John is defending well. #SUB2#
Coutinho swings around for an armbar but John sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Coutinho's guard.#SUB2#
Coutinho has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. John is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Coutinho.
Coutinho is trying to improve his position.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Coutinho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coutinho is looking to reverse the position.
Coutinho manages to work his way to half guard, despite John's best efforts.#SUB2#
Coutinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but John pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Coutinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but John pulls his head out easily.
Coutinho is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
John passes to side control.
John staying calm.#T3#
Coutinho struggling a bit here.
Coutinho is looking to regain half guard here but John keeps moving and retains side control.
John tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Coutinho is trying to get back to half guard.
Coutinho is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but John is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Coutinho working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Coutinho wants to control but John is having none of it.
John prevents Coutinho from getting the reversal.
Coutinho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coutinho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coutinho tries to hold on but John pushes him away.
Coutinho is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Papa John will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Coutinho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from John misses.
Coutinho feints the counter takedown.
Coutinho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
John takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
John misses with a wild body shot.
Papa John is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
John lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coutinho dips to his left and cracks John with an uppercut!#TD2#
Coutinho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Coutinho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. John swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coutinho is in close to John's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coutinho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
John has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coutinho is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coutinho trying to mount his opponent but John defends it. #T1#
Coutinho working John over with strikes. #SUB2#
Coutinho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so John is just riding it out for now. Coutinho eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Coutinho seems to be looking for submissions.
Coutinho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Coutinho has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can John defend it? Coutinho steps over the head and cranks it - John is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Coutinho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marilson Coutinho!
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Event:
S02:E07 5th Place Play-Off
Date: Nov 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Coutinho throws a body shot but no joy.
Osterberg avoids the head kick by Coutinho.
Osterberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Osterberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coutinho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coutinho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Osterberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coutinho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Osterberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coutinho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Osterberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coutinho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Coutinho coming out on top.
Coutinho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Osterberg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Osterberg scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Coutinho throws a good cross that connects.
Coutinho misses with a head kick.
Coutinho lands a nice shot that snaps Osterberg's head back.
Coutinho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Osterberg's hands.#TD2#
Osterberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Coutinho actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Coutinho looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Osterberg pushes past his half guard into mount!
Osterberg lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coutinho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Osterberg landing shots from mount.
Coutinho is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Osterberg scoring with strikes but Coutinho is staying in there.
Osterberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Coutinho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Osterberg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Coutinho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Osterberg looking to control but Coutinho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coutinho is working to get back to half guard.
Coutinho gets back to half guard.
Coutinho wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Osterberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Osterberg trying to pass the guard but Coutinho defending well.
Osterberg is keen to just control but Coutinho is a slippery customer.
Osterberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Coutinho is defending well.
Coutinho taking some punishment here, with Osterberg in his half guard.
Osterberg is nestled in close to Coutinho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Osterberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coutinho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coutinho gets full guard.#SUB#
Coutinho has his foot on Osterberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osterberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Osterberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Osterberg advances to half guard. #SUB#
Coutinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osterberg pulls his head out easily.
Osterberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Osterberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Osterberg working Coutinho over with strikes. #SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.
Osterberg drops an elbow to the side of Coutinho's head.
Osterberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coutinho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Osterberg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Osterberg throws a body kick that misses.
Coutinho swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Osterberg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Osterberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coutinho thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Coutinho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coutinho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Osterberg tries to bench press Coutinho off him but Coutinho keeps the position.
James Osterberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Osterberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Coutinho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coutinho wants to pass to mount but Osterberg is defending the position.
Osterberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coutinho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coutinho's back!#T1##SUB2#
Osterberg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Coutinho is defending well though. Osterberg let's go of the attempt for now.
Osterberg trying to control momentarily.
Osterberg is punishing Coutinho with strikes - can he finish him?!
Coutinho tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Coutinho tries to hold on but Osterberg pushes him away.
Coutinho regains half guard.
Coutinho is looking to improve his position.
Osterberg moves into full mount! Coutinho won't be happy about that! #T2#
Osterberg lands a nice shot to the head.
Osterberg prevents Coutinho from getting the reversal.
Osterberg looking to control but Coutinho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Osterberg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Coutinho manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Osterberg trying to pass the guard but Coutinho defending well.
Coutinho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coutinho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Osterberg. #SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Coutinho has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Osterberg escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Osterberg!#T3#
Coutinho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Osterberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coutinho keeps working.
Osterberg has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Coutinho is desperately trying to improve his position but Osterberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Coutinho is working hard here to advance position.
Osterberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Coutinho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Osterberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Coutinho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Osterberg is landing with some decent strikes but Coutinho is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Osterberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Osterberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Coutinho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Osterberg trying to control but Coutinho is having none of it.
Coutinho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Osterberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Osterberg trying to control but Coutinho is having none of it.
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!
Osterberg prevents Coutinho from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Osterberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Osterberg throws a series of punches but Coutinho avoids them all with ease.
Osterberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Osterberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coutinho lands a body shot.
Coutinho misses with a head kick.
Coutinho throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Osterberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Osterberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Coutinho!
Coutinho is trying desperately to improve position.
Osterberg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Osterberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osterberg is landing with some decent strikes but Coutinho is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Osterberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Coutinho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Osterberg.#T1#
Osterberg prevents Coutinho from getting the reversal.
Osterberg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Osterberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Coutinho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Osterberg landing shots from mount.
Coutinho tries to hold on but Osterberg pushes him away.
Osterberg prevents Coutinho from getting the reversal.
Osterberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Coutinho regains half guard.
Coutinho is refusing to be controlled, as Osterberg sits in half guard.
Osterberg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Coutinho haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Osterberg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
James Osterberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Osterberg stalling away here and it's allowed Coutinho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Osterberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Coutinho is looking for a triangle here but Osterberg uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Osterberg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osterberg trying to control the position but Coutinho is working away.
Coutinho gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Osterberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T3#
Coutinho tries to reverse the position but Osterberg maintains control.
Osterberg landing strikes from the mount.
Osterberg with shots to the head and body - Coutinho looks very uncomfortable down there.
Coutinho working to try and regain half guard.
Osterberg cracks Coutinho with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Coutinho is working to get back to half guard.
Coutinho tries to lock up and control but Osterberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Coutinho can't escape the position.
Coutinho is squirming around, avoiding Osterberg's attempts to control the action.
Coutinho can't escape the position.
Osterberg lands with some strikes.#T4#
Osterberg landing punches.
Osterberg scoring with strikes but Coutinho is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osterberg tries to control but Coutinho wriggling away.
Coutinho is in a horrible position here. Osterberg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Osterberg tries to control but Coutinho wriggling away.
Osterberg lands a couple of good shots and Coutinho has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Coutinho looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Marilson Coutinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Osterberg working for a choke but Coutinho is defending well.
Coutinho turns into Osterberg and is now in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Osterberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Osterberg 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 for James Osterberg!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for James Osterberg!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for James Osterberg!
James Osterberg wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking James Osterberg 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:
IFC 75: Zaad vs Klos
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Geisler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coutinho throws a body punch but Geisler moves out of range.
Coutinho dives in for a single leg takedown but Geisler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Geisler stuffs the takedown attempt from Coutinho. Coutinho gets slowly back to his feet.
Geisler thuds his right hand into Coutinho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like Marilson Coutinho has been cut.
Coutinho throws a body shot but no joy.
Geisler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coutinho under the eye.
Geisler misses with a straight right.
Geisler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Geisler is looking to chop away at Coutinho's legs.
Geisler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Geisler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Geisler lands with a nice body punch.
Geisler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coutinho throws the left hand but Geisler avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Geisler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Coutinho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Geisler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coutinho.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geisler keeping full guard, as Coutinho tries to pass. #SUB#
Coutinho 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.
Geisler told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Coutinho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coutinho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Coutinho throwing strikes but missing.
Coutinho sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Coutinho postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Geisler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Coutinho, into his guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Coutinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Coutinho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Coutinho looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Geisler is defending well. Coutinho quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Geisler has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Coutinho celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marilson Coutinho!
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Event:
GPG: 47
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Coutinho enables Clarks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Coutinho manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Coutinho 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.#SUB#
Coutinho throws his legs up looking for a submission but Clarks uses it to pass to side control.
Coutinho is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Clarks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clarks tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Coutinho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Coutinho can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coutinho manages to work his way to half guard, despite Clarks's best efforts.#SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Clarks is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Coutinho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clarks is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Coutinho actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Clarks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coutinho has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Clarks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coutinho is just riding it out for now. Clarks eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clarks works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Clarks working for a submission but Coutinho is keeping him at bay.
Coutinho has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Coutinho just trying to survive but Clarks is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Coutinho tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Clarks has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Clarks is looking for the choke from the back position but Coutinho is controlling his hands well.
Coutinho rolls, trying to escape but Clarks keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Clarks avoiding Coutinho 's attempts to control his hands.
Clarks has the hooks in. Coutinho is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Clarks is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Coutinho has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Coutinho wants to control his opponent's hands but Clarks gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Clarks is persistently looking for the submission but Coutinho is defending it well.
Coutinho trying to control the action but Clarks just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Clarks is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Coutinho has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Coutinho trying to control the position but Clarks manages to sink in the hooks. #T4##SUB2#
Clarks looking for the RNC.
Coutinho is in bad spot here.
Coutinho breaks Clarks's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Coutinho scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Clarks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Coutinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clarks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coutinho has managed to get both his arms back between Clarks's legs - danger averted.
Coutinho wants to control from the top but Clarks keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coutinho pushes down on Clarks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Coutinho 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.
#SUB#
Coutinho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clarks has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elroy Clarks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Coutinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coutinho throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Clarks counter with a right hand.
Coutinho throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Clarks moves into the clinch.
Coutinho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coutinho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clarks walks away with a smile on his face. Coutinho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Clarks tries to clinch there but Coutinho circles away.
Coutinho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clarks pinned against the cage. Clarks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Clarks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clarks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coutinho.
It seemed like Clarks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coutinho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Coutinho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Coutinho.
Clarks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clarks looks to land a combination but Coutinho avoids it well.
Coutinho was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Coutinho cracks Clarks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coutinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Clarks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Clarks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Clarks advances to full mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Clarks working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Coutinho is trying desperately to improve position.
Coutinho wants to hold on but Clarks pushes him away.#T2##SUB2#
Clarks has control of Coutinho's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Coutinho regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Clarks is working for a guillotine from mount but Coutinho frees his head quite easily.
Coutinho is looking to improve his position but Clarks isn't that keen on the idea.
Clarks fails to advance to Coutinho's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coutinho manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Clarks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coutinho sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Coutinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clarks pulls his head out easily.
Coutinho wants to control but Clarks is keeping busy.
Clarks is pressing down on Coutinho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coutinho is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Clarks is trying to work for a kimura but Coutinho is defending well.
Clarks is thwarting Coutinho's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.
Coutinho works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Coutinho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clarks defends it easily.#SUB#
Coutinho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clarks defends it easily.
Clarks pushing down on Coutinho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clarks trying to mount his opponent but Coutinho defends it. #SUB2#
Clarks is trying to work for a kimura but Coutinho is defending well.
Clarks wants to free his trapped foot but Coutinho is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.
Coutinho gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elroy Clarks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Coutinho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clarks.
Coutinho moves out of range of the strikes.
Coutinho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coutinho tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Clarks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coutinho fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Clarks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coutinho's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coutinho wants to control but Clarks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coutinho is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Coutinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clarks pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Clarks 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.
#SUB#
Coutinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clarks pulls his head out easily.
Coutinho is looking to control Clarks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coutinho avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clarks prevents Coutinho from improving his position.#SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clarks passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Coutinho! #SUB2#
Coutinho defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Clarks.
Coutinho regains half guard.#SUB#
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Clarks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coutinho defends it well. #SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Clarks is working for a kimura but Coutinho is defending it quite comfortably.
Elroy Clarks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clarks wants to pass the guard but Coutinho is defending well. #SUB2#
Clarks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coutinho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clarks.
Elroy Clarks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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.#SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coutinho is pressing down on Clarks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clarks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coutinho is keeping the position for now.
Marilson Coutinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarks is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Coutinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Coutinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elroy Clarks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clarks 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elroy Clarks!
Elroy Clarks 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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GPG: 42
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Zombie throws out a loose jab but Coutinho uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Coutinho.
Coutinho lands with a shot to the body.
Coutinho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zombie to score with a decent uppercut.
Zombie throws a shot to the body.
Zombie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zombie moves out of range of the body kick from Coutinho.
Zombie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coutinho.
Zombie lands a nice shot that snaps Coutinho's head back.
#CL#
Zombie closes the distance and clinches.
Zombie lands a left hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Marilson Coutinho has been cut.
Zombie presses Coutinho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Coutinho successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Coutinho has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zombie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Coutinho.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coutinho is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Coutinho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coutinho lands a nice short elbow.
Zombie keeping hold of Coutinho's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Coutinho is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Zombie still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Zombie has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Coutinho struggling a bit here.
Coutinho tries to buck Zombie off but Zombie is having none of it.
Coutinho keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Zombie controls the position.
Coutinho wants to control but Zombie postures up.
Zombie staying calm.
Coutinho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zombie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Zombie wants to control but Coutinho is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Zombie stalls from top position.#T3#
Coutinho tries to improve position but can't.
Coutinho is still trying to improve position.
Coutinho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zombie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at DRAGON MMA - 12 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Coutinho trying to advance position but Zombie counters by regaining guard.
Zombie has his hands on Coutinho's head, controlling the position.
Coutinho throws a big right hand that misses.
Coutinho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4##SUB2#
Coutinho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zombie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zombie has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Zombie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Coutinho working for a triangle but Zombie defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Zombie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Coutinho throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zombie uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korean Zombie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marilson Coutinho's cut.
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#
Coutinho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zombie.
Coutinho digs a good body shot into Zombie's ribs.
Zombie lunges at Coutinho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coutinho's hand.
Zombie throws a body shot but no joy.
Coutinho misses with a straight right.
Coutinho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Coutinho slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Coutinho misses its intended target.
Zombie looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Coutinho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coutinho thuds a left hand into Zombie's body.
Coutinho throws a head kick but Zombie moves out of range.
A slow jab from Zombie misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie slips a straight right by Coutinho.
Korean Zombie is winning the standup battle so far.
Coutinho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coutinho ducks under a wild hook from Zombie.
Coutinho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zombie throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zombie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coutinho takes a swing at Zombie's ribcage but misses.
Coutinho looks to score with a jab to the body but Zombie is just out of range.#T1#
Zombie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coutinho shoots in for a takedown but Zombie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Zombie.
Zombie lands a lovely overhand right.
Zombie connects with a leg kick. Coutinho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Coutinho misses with a wild body shot.
Zombie connects with the punch.
Coutinho swats away the attempt to clinch by Zombie.
Zombie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zombie just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Zombie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zombie throws a body shot but no joy.
Zombie misses with a hook.
Zombie misses with a head kick.
A big left from Zombie misses.
And Coutinho tries to counter it with a takedown but Zombie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Coutinho misses the target.
Zombie misses with a looping left.#T2#
Coutinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coutinho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coutinho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zombie finds it's way round the side to connect with Coutinho's head.
No joy there for Zombie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and Coutinho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zombie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coutinho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zombie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Coutinho shoots in for a takedown but Zombie shows good takedown defense.
Korean Zombie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marilson Coutinho.
Zombie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coutinho has time to react.
Zombie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coutinho ducks under a wild hook from Zombie.
Zombie throws a looping overhand right but Coutinho ducks down to avoid it.
Zombie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zombie scoring well with a low kick there.
Zombie is looking to slow Coutinho down with leg kicks.
Coutinho cracks Zombie with an open hand slap.
Zombie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coutinho can do to turn this around?
Zombie lands with a right hand.
Coutinho lands with a right hand. #T3#
Zombie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coutinho throws a body punch but Zombie moves out of range.
Zombie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Coutinho shoots in for a takedown but Zombie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zombie swings for the body but Coutinho moves out of range.
Coutinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coutinho.
Zombie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coutinho moves away.
Zombie connects with a body shot.
Korean Zombie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zombie wants to clinch up but Coutinho keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Zombie pushes Coutinho up against the cage in a clinch.
Zombie crunches a lovely knee into Coutinho's ribcage.
Zombie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coutinho backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zombie.
Zombie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zombie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coutinho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Zombie blocks an uppercut.
Zombie prevents a body shot from Coutinho.
Zombie misses with a knee strike.
Coutinho is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zombie to keep the fight standing.
Zombie lands a shoulder strike.
Zombie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coutinho jumps guard but Zombie stands there with Coutinho around his waist. Coutinho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zombie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zombie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice elbow from Zombie.
A right hand to the body from Zombie.
Coutinho is breathing heavily.
Coutinho tries to pull guard but Zombie won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Zombie.
Zombie lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coutinho misses with a body punch.
Zombie throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Zombie.
Coutinho takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korean Zombie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marilson Coutinho's cut.
That's time! Zombie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Coutinho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zombie cracks Coutinho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zombie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coutinho manages to avoid it.
Zombie misses with a straight left.
Zombie throws a nice head kick!
Coutinho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coutinho goes for a double leg but Zombie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zombie continues to drive forward.
Zombie throws a head kick that misses.
Zombie moves forwards but Coutinho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zombie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coutinho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zombie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zombie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zombie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coutinho moves away.
Zombie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coutinho misses with an uppercut.
Zombie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Korean Zombie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zombie throws a big shot that misses.
Coutinho throws a head kick but Zombie moves out of range.
#T1#
Zombie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zombie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coutinho throws a hook but Zombie avoids it easily.
Zombie misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Zombie clinches up against the cage.
Zombie lands a right hand.
Coutinho fails to pull guard.
Zombie works on Coutinho's body with a couple of short punches.
Coutinho throws a punch but it's blocked by Zombie.
Zombie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zombie gets through Coutinho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zombie lands an elbow just above Coutinho 's eye.
Zombie lands a damaging elbow.
Zombie lands an elbow that stopped Coutinho in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Marilson Coutinho's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zombie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zombie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coutinho fails to pull guard.
Korean Zombie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marilson Coutinho.
Coutinho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A knee to the head by Zombie.
#T2#
Coutinho tries to pull guard but Zombie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zombie lands an elbow inside that Coutinho shrugs off.
Zombie lands a left hand.
A short right from Zombie on the inside.
Zombie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coutinho takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Marilson Coutinho's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Coutinho takes a shot to the head.
Zombie lands an elbow just above Coutinho 's eye. #ROC#
Coutinho is rocked!
Zombie looking to throw knees to the head but Coutinho is blocking nicely.
Zombie lands an elbow just above Coutinho 's eye.
Coutinho is still on wobbly legs! Can Zombie finish him?#CUT#
Marilson Coutinho's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Coutinho misses with a punch to the body.
Coutinho seems to have recovered his senses.
Zombie lands with a light punch inside.
Coutinho tries to pull guard but Zombie holds him up against the cage and eventually Coutinho drops back down to his feet.
Zombie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zombie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zombie lands an elbow that stopped Coutinho in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marilson Coutinho's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Korean Zombie!
Korean Zombie very nearly forgot to thank Organic Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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GPG WTF Makeup
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Rodrigo has Coutinho up against the cage in a clinch.
Coutinho jumps guard but Rodrigo stands there with Coutinho around his waist. Coutinho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Coutinho tries a body shot but Rodrigo blocks it.
Rodrigo presses Coutinho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coutinho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodrigo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Rodrigo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Coutinho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Coutinho jumps guard but Rodrigo stands there with Coutinho around his waist. Coutinho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Felix Rodrigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marilson Coutinho.
Coutinho tries to pull guard but Rodrigo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Coutinho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodrigo lands with a light punch inside.
Rodrigo misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coutinho working aggressively here.
Coutinho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
It looks like Marilson Coutinho has been cut.
Rodrigo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodrigo lands with a left to the head.
Coutinho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodrigo walks away with a smile on his face. Coutinho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Coutinho. #T1#
Coutinho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coutinho missing with a left hand there. Rodrigo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coutinho loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigo slips the punch.
Coutinho lands with a cross. #CL#
Rodrigo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rodrigo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rodrigo .
Rodrigo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coutinho is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rodrigo to keep the fight standing.
Rodrigo struggles to land a body shot inside as Coutinho controls his hands.
Coutinho misses with a body punch.
Rodrigo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coutinho backwards.
Coutinho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rodrigo scores with a shoulder strike.
Rodrigo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodrigo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rodrigo blocks a body shot from Coutinho. #T2#
Rodrigo throws a punch but it's blocked by Coutinho.
Rodrigo blocks a body shot from Coutinho.
Coutinho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodrigo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rodrigo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coutinho.
A body shot lands from Rodrigo .
Coutinho jumps guard but Rodrigo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Coutinho is trying to pull guard but Rodrigo has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Coutinho pulls guard.
Rodrigo passes into half guard.
Coutinho is looking for a sweep. Rodrigo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodrigo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Coutinho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Coutinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigo pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Rodrigo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodrigo is trying to control. Coutinho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coutinho is pressing down on Rodrigo 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Coutinho keeping moving, preventing Rodrigo from controlling successfully.
Rodrigo is really struggling to control Coutinho but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Coutinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rodrigo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rodrigo tries to free his leg and advance position but Coutinho is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Coutinho working for a triangle but Rodrigo defends it easily.
Rodrigo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Coutinho's guard.
Coutinho tries to roll over but Rodrigo keeps him under control.#T4#
Rodrigo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coutinho keeps working.
Coutinho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rodrigo working some strikes from top position.
Rodrigo forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Rodrigo .
Coutinho won't allow Rodrigo to pass to mount.
Rodrigo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coutinho gets full guard.
Rodrigo wants to control from the top but Coutinho keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rodrigo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coutinho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodrigo has managed to get both his arms back between Coutinho's legs - danger averted.
Rodrigo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rodrigo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Rodrigo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marilson Coutinho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Rodrigo takes the fight into the clinch.
Coutinho misses with some punches.
Coutinho fails to pull guard.
Coutinho jumps guard but Rodrigo stands there with Coutinho around his waist. Coutinho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodrigo lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2#
Coutinho pulls guard effortlessly.
Rodrigo lands a couple of digs.
Rodrigo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo works over Coutinho with some ground and pound from guard.
Rodrigo trying to control the position from guard on top but Coutinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Felix Rodrigo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB2#
Coutinho looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodrigo has picked Coutinho up and slammed him! Coutinho can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodrigo manages to pass to side control!
Coutinho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodrigo trying to control the action but Coutinho is working from the bottom.
Coutinho is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coutinho takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rodrigo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Coutinho will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sloppy strikes there by Rodrigo .
Rodrigo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coutinho can do to turn this around?
Coutinho gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Coutinho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodrigo is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Coutinho is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodrigo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodrigo slips a nice elbow through Coutinho's hands, connecting with Coutinho's forehead.
Rodrigo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rodrigo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Coutinho actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Rodrigo works his way into full mount!
Coutinho is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodrigo has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodrigo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Coutinho?
Rodrigo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rodrigo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rodrigo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Coutinho hang on?
Coutinho is in a horrible position here. Rodrigo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC#
Coutinho is rocked!
Rodrigo landing strikes from the mount.
Coutinho is still in real trouble! Can Rodrigo finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigo controlling from the full mount.
Coutinho is working to get back to half guard.
Rodrigo looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Coutinho covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Rodrigo !
A victorious Felix Rodrigo 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:
GPG 32
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Landgren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coutinho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Landgren tries to clinch there but Coutinho circles away.
Coutinho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Landgren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coutinho lands with a hook. Landgren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Coutinho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Coutinho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Landgren under the eye.
Coutinho swats away the attempt to clinch by Landgren.
Landgren tries to clinch but Coutinho moves out of range.
Coutinho cracks Landgren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coutinho just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Coutinho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Landgren manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Coutinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Landgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coutinho advances position into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Coutinho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Landgren knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Coutinho tries for a kimura but Landgren is defending well.
Coutinho lands some shots froms side control.
Coutinho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Coutinho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landgren taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Coutinho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coutinho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Coutinho tries for a kimura but Landgren is defending well. #T2#
Coutinho scores with a couple of short elbows.
Coutinho throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Coutinho works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Coutinho tries for a kimura but Landgren is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Landgren takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coutinho working the body and head with strikes.
Landgren tries to bench press Coutinho off him but Coutinho keeps the position. #T3##SUB#
Coutinho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Landgren knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Landgren is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Coutinho is trying to get an arm triangle but Landgren is defending well. #SUB#
Coutinho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Coutinho working away.
Coutinho lands some shots froms side control.#T4##SUB#
Coutinho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Landgren has escaped the position, nice work there.
Landgren is trying to buck Coutinho off.
Coutinho trying to control the action but Landgren is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Coutinho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Coutinho is working to tighten his grip on Landgren's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Landgren has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Coutinho is really squeezing tight and eventually Landgren passes out! Coutinho breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marilson Coutinho!
The defeated Dolph Landgren had this to say: 'YOU BETTER NOT BE A MANHUNTER!!!!'.
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Event:
PFF 27 Allen vs Hole
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Coutinho throws a hook but Clarks avoids it easily.
Coutinho wants to clinch.
Clarks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Coutinho tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Clarks.
A nice combination there by Clarks.
Coutinho throws a push kick but Clarks slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Clarks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Coutinho.
Coutinho avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coutinho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coutinho lands a jab.
Clarks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coutinho jabs Clarks right on the nose. Clarks blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Clarks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clarks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Coutinho tries to close the distance and clinch but Clarks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clarks lands with a right hand.
Clarks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coutinho. #CL2#
Coutinho forces Clarks back against the cage and clinches.
Coutinho is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Clarks to keep the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clarks as Coutinho tries to tie him up.
Coutinho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Coutinho trying to stall but Clarks improves his position.
Coutinho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Coutinho is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#T2#
Coutinho is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Clarks to keep the fight standing.
Elroy Clarks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marilson Coutinho.
Coutinho is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marilson Coutinho.
Clarks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coutinho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarks.
Clarks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clarks scores with a body shot.
Clarks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coutinho.
Coutinho with the counter takedown but Clarks avoids it easily.
Clarks misses with a looping left.
Clarks lands a jab to Coutinho's midsection.
Coutinho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coutinho goes for a double leg but Clarks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clarks continues to drive forward.
Elroy Clarks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coutinho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coutinho scores with a head kick.
#T3#
Clarks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clarks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coutinho.
Clarks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coutinho throws a front kick that sends Clarks stumbling back into the cage.
Clarks scores with a sloppy right hand. Coutinho should have avoided that one.
Clarks blocks a head kick by Coutinho.
Coutinho slips under a jab from Clarks.
Marilson Coutinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coutinho tries to close the distance and clinch but Clarks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clarks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clarks throws a series of punches but Coutinho avoids them all with ease.
Clarks walks into a jab.
Clarks with a hook.
Coutinho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clarks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Coutinho throws a head kick but Clarks moves out of range.
Clarks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coutinho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clarks finds it's way round the side to connect with Coutinho's head.
Clarks misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Coutinho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clarks's guard.#T4#
Coutinho is looking to work some ground and pound but Clarks has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coutinho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Clarks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Coutinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Clarks is retaining full guard.
Coutinho passes Clarks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Coutinho has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clarks is working to get back to half guard.
Coutinho scoring with strikes but Clarks is staying in there.
Clarks is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elroy Clarks will probably get the nod.
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#
Coutinho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clarks defends it nicely.
Clarks is looking for a counter combo.
Clarks misses with an uppercut. Coutinho saw that one coming.
Clarks throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Coutinho counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarks keeping moving, preventing Coutinho from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Clarks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coutinho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Coutinho controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Clarks is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Coutinho has his hands clasped together but Clarks extends and breaks Coutinho's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Clarks.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elroy Clarks!
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Event:
PFF 19 Kansalainen vs Cook
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Coutinho tries to close the distance and clinch but Satan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Coutinho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Coutinho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Satan sees it coming and defends easily.
Coutinho stops Satan from getting back to his feet.
Coutinho trying to mount his opponent but Satan defends it.
Coutinho 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.
Coutinho wants to pass to mount but Satan is defending the position.
Satan pushes Coutinho off looking to stand but Coutinho dives back in and keeps control.
Coutinho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Coutinho wants to work for an arm triangle but Satan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Coutinho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Satan tries to kick Coutinho off in order to stand up. Coutinho Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Coutinho is trying to get an arm triangle but Satan is defending well. #SUB#
Coutinho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Satan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Coutinho is trying to get an arm triangle but Satan is defending well. #SUB#
Coutinho goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Satan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Coutinho's guard! Nice work there by Satan! #SU2#
Satan gets to his feet - Coutinho follows without any prompting. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Satan.
Satan misses with the combination.
Satan wants to slow Coutinho down by chopping away at his legs.
Coutinho just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Satan.#CUT2#
It looks like Marilson Coutinho has been cut.#KD2#
Satan lands a left and a right that send Coutinho crashing to the mat, dazed. Satan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satan misses with a wild combination.
Coutinho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Coutinho misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Satan does no damage.
Coutinho tries a head kick but it misses.
#KD2#
Satan lands a left and a right that send Coutinho crashing to the mat, dazed. Satan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Coutinho is rocked!#TD#
Coutinho dives in and scores a takedown into Satan's guard.
Oh Coutinho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coutinho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Satan's head.
Coutinho seems to have got his legs back now.
Coutinho sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Coutinho looking to pass the guard.
Coutinho controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coutinho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coutinho 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coutinho's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Coutinho stops Satan from standing up.
Coutinho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Satan's head.
Satan is looking to stand up but Coutinho isn't so interested in that idea.
Coutinho advances to half guard. #T4#
Coutinho is looking to stall here but Satan recovers full guard.
Coutinho passes Satan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Satan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coutinho scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Coutinho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Coutinho wants to control but Satan is keeping him busy.
Coutinho works his way into full mount!
Coutinho breaks from Satan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adolf Satan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marilson Coutinho's cut.
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#
Nice uppercut lands for Satan. That snapped Coutinho's head back.
#TD#
Coutinho feints and as Satan raises his hands in defense, Coutinho changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Satan wants to stand and escape but Coutinho is having none of it. #ES2#
Satan wriggles free and stands up.
Coutinho is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Satan.#TD#
Coutinho bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Satan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Coutinho breaks from Satan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Coutinho fails to take his opponent's back.
Satan is trying to stand.
Coutinho is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#
Satan is rocked!
A big strike lands for Coutinho! That's really hurt Satan and he's turned his back - Coutinho keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Coutinho jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marilson Coutinho!
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marilson Coutinho (ranked 5714 p4p, 270 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 5579 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marilson Coutinho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Coutinho in a clinch.
Gracie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Coutinho is trying to keep an underhook but Gracie manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coutinho (0) vs (2) Gracie
Coutinho wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Coutinho trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Coutinho tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coutinho keeps working.
Coutinho wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Coutinho trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Coutinho is defending well.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coutinho defends it well.
Coutinho is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracie has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (0) vs (5) Gracie
Coutinho is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie works to advance to full mount. Coutinho defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Coutinho (0) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Coutinho (0) vs (10) Gracie
Coutinho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Coutinho has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
My spies in Jako Gym inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie is working for a rear naked choke. Coutinho is not defending it well and Gracie has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Coutinho refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Coutinho's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardo Gracie!
A very excited looking Ricardo Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Valentine gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Coutinho pulls Valentine into guard.
Valentine trying to control but Coutinho is working from the bottom.
Coutinho tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Coutinho looking for a guillotine here but Valentine defends easily.
Valentine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Coutinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valentine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Coutinho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Coutinho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valentine is aware though and is defending well.
Coutinho looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Coutinho looking for subs off his back but Valentine has passed one foot through into half guard.
Coutinho is looking for a sweep. Valentine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Valentine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coutinho sees it coming and defends easily.
Valentine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Coutinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valentine pulls his head out easily.
Coutinho is looking to improve his position.
Valentine trying to control from half guard but Coutinho is working away. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coutinho wants to get back to full guard.
Coutinho keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coutinho wants to control but Valentine is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Coutinho is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coutinho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valentine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valentine's back!#SUB2#
Coutinho looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Coutinho tightening his grip on Valentine, looking for the choke.
Valentine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coutinho on the ground.#SUB2#
Coutinho looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Coutinho looking to break Valentine's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Valentine remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Coutinho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Coutinho is hanging on to Valentine's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Coutinho tightening his grip on Valentine, looking for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Coutinho is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Valentine is defending well though. Coutinho let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
Coutinho avoiding Valentine 's attempts to control his hands.
Valentine tries to escape but Coutinho has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Valentine showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Coutinho looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Valentine won't enjoy being in this position. Coutinho looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Valentine is tapping - it's over boys! Coutinho picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marilson Coutinho!
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