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Event:
Battleground by the Beach
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Hackleton slips a jab and a cross from Firmino.
Firmino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hackleton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hackleton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Firmino to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Firmino moves into the clinch successfully.
Hackleton wants a takedown.
Hackleton has a couple of punches blocked by Firmino.
Hackleton is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hackleton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Firmino.
Firmino scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firmino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Firmino digs a right hand into Hackleton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hackleton's gas tank.
Firmino utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Firmino.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firmino lands a body punch. #T1#
Firmino scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Hackleton has been cut.
Firmino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hackleton backwards.
Hackleton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Firmino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Firmino connects with a jab.
Hackleton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Firmino tries to bum rush Hackleton with a series of wild strikes but Hackleton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Hackleton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Firmino is trying to defend but Hackleton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hackleton controlling the action here.
Hackleton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hackleton 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.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Still in half guard, Hackleton seems content to control.
Firmino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hackleton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Firmino tries to kick Hackleton off in order to stand up. Hackleton Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Firmino is letting Hackleton control him for a moment. #SUB#
Hackleton tries for a kimura but Firmino is defending well.
Firmino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Hackleton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hackleton is staying tight to Firmino's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Hackleton scores with punches from side control.
Hackleton has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hackleton lands a nice shot to the head.
Hackleton with a couple of short strikes.
Hackleton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Firmino can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hackleton controlling from the full mount.
Hackleton landing shots from mount.
Hackleton lands with some strikes.#ROC#
Firmino is rocked!
Hackleton landing punches.
Firmino is still in real trouble! Can Hackleton finish him?
Hackleton controlling from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hackleton raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Hackleton lands a big shot to the head and Firmino winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Frank Hackleton!
Frank Hackleton took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks Rogan it's a real pleasure to be here. I wanna thank my boys back in the camp.....Pre-fight I was told that my opponent was seriously under weight, so I took that into my game plan. '.
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Event:
Beach Fights 20
Date: May 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Pavi slips under a jab from Firmino.
Pavi throws a right hand that Firmino ducks under and follows up with a left that Firmino also avoids with ease.
Firmino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Firmino misses with a body shot.
Firmino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Firmino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Firmino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pavi moves away.
Pavi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pavi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pavi. Firmino does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Firmino darts in and clinches Pavi up against the cage.
Pavi throws a head punch that misses.
Firmino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pavi blocks it with crossed arms.
Pavi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Firmino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pavi backwards.
I was talking to Pavi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Firmino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pavi blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pavi misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Firmino - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Pavi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pavi tries a body shot but Firmino blocks it.
Firmino blocking some punches.
Pavi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pavi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pavi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Firmino blocking some punches.
Firmino scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Firmino.
Firmino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pavi lands with a short shot to the head.
Pavi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Firmino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pavi throws a punch but it's blocked by Firmino.
Pavi blocking some punches.
Pavi swings wildly with an uppercut but Firmino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pavi swings wildly with an uppercut but Firmino uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##TD2#
Firmino works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Pavi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Firmino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Firmino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavi has momentary wrist control but Firmino slips an elbow through the middle.
Pavi wants to get back to his feet but Firmino is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pavi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pavi works his way into side control. #T3#
Firmino wants to control but Pavi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavi wants to control but Firmino is keeping him busy.
Pavi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pavi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Firmino tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Firmino is not content to let Pavi control the position.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pavi lands a few punches from side control.
Pavi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Pavi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Firmino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pavi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pavi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Firmino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pavi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Firmino tries to improve position but can't.
Pavi works to advance to full mount. Firmino defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Pavi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Firmino throws a body punch but Pavi moves out of range.
Pavi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Firmino connects with a single shot there.
Pavi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Firmino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Firmino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pavi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Firminos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Firmino ducks right into an uppercut from Pavi.
Sloppy strikes from Pavi. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Pavi has managed to clinch.
Firmino blocks an uppercut.
Pavi has a couple of punches blocked by Firmino.
Pavi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Firmino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pavi blocks it with crossed arms.
Firmino tries to land a knee to the head but Pavi blocks with his arms.
Pavi tries a body shot but Firmino blocks it.
Pavi lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pavi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pavi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Firmino can do to turn this around?
Pavi working aggressively here.
#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pavi.
Firmino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Firmino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pavi swings wildly with an uppercut but Firmino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pavi throws a head punch that misses.
Firmino prevents a body shot from Pavi.
Pavi throws a punch but it's blocked by Firmino.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Firmino.
Firmino blocking some punches.
Firmino missing with knees to the body.
Pavi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pavi tries to work over Firmino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pavi misses with the head strike.
Pavi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pavi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pavi takes a shot to the head.
Pavi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Pavi struggles to land a body shot inside as Firmino controls his hands.
Firmino lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firmino blocks a body shot from Pavi.
Firmino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pavi avoids it.
Pavi misses with the head strike.
Pavi avoiding damage as Firmino throws knees to the body.
Pavi can't find room to land a body shot as Firmino controls the action.
Firmino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pavi digs a right hand into Firmino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Firmino's gas tank.
Firmino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pavi blocks a body shot from Firmino.
Pavi lands with a left to the head.
Pavi misses with a punch on the inside.
Firmino throws an elbow but it misses.
Pavi misses with a body punch.
Firmino is working Pavi over against the cage.
Pavi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pavi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Firmino's elbow. #T3#
Firmino lands a body shot.
Pavi prevents the takedown attempt.
Pavi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Firmino backwards.
Firmino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filip Pavi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pavi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Firmino digs a right hand underneath Pavi's ribcage. Pavi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Firmino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pavi tries to throw a body punch but Firmino avoids it by throwing Pavi back against the cage.
Pavi swings wildly with an uppercut but Firmino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Firmino.
Firmino lands a left hand.
Firmino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pavi backwards.
Firmino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pavi backwards.
Pavi tries to work over Firmino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pavi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pavi misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Firmino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Firmino.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Firmino.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavi misses with the head strike.
Pavi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Firminos head.
Pavi working aggressively here.
Firmino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pavi or not.
Pavi misses with the head strike.
Pavi misses with a punch to the body.
Firmino tries a knee to the head but Pavi blocks it.
Pavi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Firmino has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pavi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Firmino can turn it around.
Pavi swings wildly with an uppercut but Firmino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Firmino.
Firmino lands with a light punch inside.
Pavi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Firmino working Pavi over with knees to the body.
Firmino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pavi backwards.
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 Filip Pavi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Firmino avoids the body shot from Pavi.
Firmino misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Firmino moves into range and clinches up with Pavi.
Firmino tries a knee to the head but Pavi blocks it.
Firmino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pavi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pavi misses with a punch to the body.
Firmino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Firmino blocks an uppercut.
Firmino with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Filip Pavi has been cut.
Pavi misses with some punches.
Pavi lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firmino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pavi struggles to land a body shot inside as Firmino controls his hands.
Pavi lands with a light punch inside.
Pavi is working Firmino over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Pavi.
A right handed body shot lands from Firmino.
#T1#
Firmino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Firmino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pavi backwards.
Firmino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pavi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Firmino.
Pavi tries a body shot but Firmino blocks it.
Pavi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Pavi.
Pavi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pavi lands with a left to the head.
Firmino goes for a takedown attempt but Pavi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Firmino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pavi throws a series of punches but Firmino moves out of range.
Pavi misses with a series of wild punches.
Firmino catches Pavi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bobby Firmino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pavi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pavi throws a nice looking combination but Firmino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pavi throws a body punch but Firmino moves 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!#KD#
Pavi lands a left and a right that send Firmino crashing to the mat, dazed. Pavi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Firmino is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bobby Firmino has been cut.
Pavi gets in close and tags Firmino with a short punch that almost sends Firmino to the mat! Oh Firmino is in big trouble! He turns his back on Pavi, trying to create some distance but Pavi rushes him, striking wildly and Firmino goes down! The referee tackles Pavi into the cage to end the fight! Pavi is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filip Pavi!
During a confident post fight interview, Filip Pavi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Bodies on the Beach
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Firmino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Firmino lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Maverick Stoner has been cut.
Stoner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Firmino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Firmino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stoner throws a body kick that misses.
Firmino wants to clinch up but Stoner keeps it at a distance.
Firmino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoner moves away.
Stoner motions for Firmino to come forward. Stoner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Firmino ducks under a wild hook from Stoner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stoner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Safe Space in the buildup to the fight.
Firmino scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Stoner looking to score a takedown here. Firmino is defending well but Stoner drives through and ends up in Firmino's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firmino keeping moving, preventing Stoner from controlling successfully.
Stoner tries to free his leg and advance position but Firmino is retaining full guard. #T1#
Stoner passes Firmino's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stoner works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Stoner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Stoner wants to finish this one by submission but Firmino is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stoner.
Stoner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stoner content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stoner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB#
Stoner is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Stoner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maverick Stoner!
Our winner, Maverick Stoner, 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:
Brawling by the Beach
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Firmino lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Armani backs up against the cage.
Firmino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Armani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Firmino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Armani counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Armani in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Firmino is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giorgio Armani!
Giorgio Armani retains his lightweight title!
Giorgio Armani thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Firmino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bohunslav momentarily.
Bohunslav looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bohunslav ducks right into an uppercut from Firmino.
Firmino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Firmino lands a nice looking body shot.
Firmino connects with a combination that backs up Bohunslav into the cage. Firmino lands a flurry of punches that gets past Bohunslav's guard. Bohunslav is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Firmino bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Firmino!
In his post fight interview, Bobby Firmino started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Vasyl Bohunslav had this to say: 'чоловік наступного разу, коли я обіцяю, я буду кращ'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Inhoo stuffs the takedown attempt from Firmino. Firmino gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Firmino prevents Inhoo from breaking the clinch.
Inhoo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Firmino with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Inhoo tries to circle away but Firmino has him pinned against the cage.
Firmino keeps control of Inhoo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Inhoo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Firmino has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Inhoo.
A short right from Firmino on the inside.
Firmino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Inhoo is trying to force a seperation but Firmino has the dominant position.
Firmino with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhoo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Inhoo is looking to break free of the clinch but Firmino has double underhooks.
Inhoo wants to get back to striking at distance but Firmino won't allow it.
Inhoo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Firmino misses with an elbow over the top.
Firmino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inhoo tries to break free but Firmino pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Firmino landing knees to the body.
Firmino digs a right hand underneath Inhoo's ribcage. Inhoo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Inhoo is trying to force a seperation but Firmino has the dominant position.
Inhoo is trying to break the clinch but Firmino has him pressed against the cage.
Firmino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Inhoo is rocked!#TD#
Firmino gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Inhoo is still in real trouble! Can Firmino finish him?
Firmino content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inhoo seems to have recovered his senses.
Inhoo wants to get back to his feet.
Firmino wants to control but Inhoo is keeping him busy.
Inhoo wants to get back to his feet.
Firmino thows a huge punch but Inhoo dodges it nicely.
Inhoo is trying to stand.
Firmino seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Inhoo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Firmino stops Inhoo from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Firmino is trying to control. Inhoo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Inhoo is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Firmino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Inhoo misses the target.
Jab, jab by Inhoo - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhoo throws a poor cross that misses
and Firmino comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Inhoo stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Firmino is on him like rabid pit bull! Inhoo slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Firmino!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Ward scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Firmino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ward is able to avoid easily.
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ward dives in for a single leg takedown but Firmino sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Firmino unleashes a big counter combination but Ward bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micky Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Ward. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Firmino moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Firmino.
#CUT2#
It looks like Micky Ward has been cut.
Ward tries to pull guard but Firmino won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Firmino.
Firmino has Ward pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ward manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Firmino with a knee to the head.
Firmino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ward tries to pull guard but Firmino won't allow it.
Firmino's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Firmino's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Ward is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Firmino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Firmino lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Firmino.
Ward is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Firmino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ward is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Firmino throws an elbow but misses.
Firmino lands with a left to the head.
Firmino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ward pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Firmino closes the distance and clinches.
Firmino goes for a takedown attempt but Ward pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Firmino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ward gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Firmino.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Firmino misses with an uppercut. #T2##CL2#
Firmino drives through and clinches with Ward against the cage.
Firmino connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward misses with a knee strike.
Ward has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Firmino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ward tries to pull guard but Firmino holds him up against the cage and eventually Ward drops back down to his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Firmino obliges.
Firmino lands a good knee to the midsection. Ward won't want to take too many of those.
Firmino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Firmino lands an uppercut.
Firmino lands a shoulder strike.
Firmino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ward gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Firmino wants a takedown but no success here.
Firmino is working Ward over against the cage.
Firmino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ward's face.
Firmino landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Firmino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Firmino scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Firmino.
A knee to the head by Firmino.
Firmino lands a body punch.
Firmino with a knee to the head.
Firmino lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firmino presses Ward against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Firmino lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Firmino scores with a shoulder strike.
Firmino connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Ward is rocked!
Firmino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Ward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Firmino lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Firmino.
Firmino works on Ward's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Firmino obliges.
Firmino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Firmino has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Ward - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Firmino, and another! Ward is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Bobby Firmino!
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Event:
Wrecking Havoc 1
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Firmino throws a half hearted mid kick.
Firmino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Firmino throws a series of punches but House avoids them all with ease.
Firmino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Firmino fails to land with a series of punches.
Firmino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Firmino missing with a left hand there. House was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
House looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
House avoids the head kick by Firmino.
#CL2#
Firmino tries to keep at a distance but House has taken the fight into the clinch.
Firmino misses with a knee strike.
Firmino tries a knee to the head but House blocks it.
House scores with a nice hook to the head.
Firmino blocks a body shot from House.
House misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
House breaks the clinch.
House needs to keep his hands up - Firmino had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firmino shoots for a double leg takedown but House sprawls well. He's pushed Firmino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
House takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Firmino throws a knee to the head but misses.
House misses with a short punch on the inside.
Firmino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. House is defending well for now.#BC2#
House breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
House scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
House with a jab.
House cracks Firmino with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Firmino is rocked!
House lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Firmino falls backwards - clearly groggy! House dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg House!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Firmino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Firmino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Firmino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Firmino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manu dives in and grabs Firmino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Firmino pushes down on Manu's head and hops out.#CL#
Firmino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manu, pushing him back against the cage.
Firmino prevents a takedown attempt there.
Manu can't get the takedown.
Bobby Firmino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pipi Manu.
Manu managing to block the knees to the body from Firmino.
Manu tries to stall but Firmino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Manu is trying to trip Firmino. He has hold of a leg but Firmino is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Manu persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Manu postures up.
#T1#
Firmino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Manu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Manu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Firmino's head.
Firmino has momentary wrist control but Manu slips an elbow through the middle.
Firmino has momentary wrist control but Manu slips an elbow through the middle.
Manu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Manu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Manu postures up.
#T2#
Manu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Firmino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Firmino tries to get out of the position.
Firmino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manu.
Manu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Manu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Firmino wants to clinch up but Manu keeps it at a distance.
Firmino tries to clinch there but Manu circles away.
Manu dives in for a single leg takedown but Firmino sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Firmino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Firmino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manu somewhat.#T3#
Manu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Firmino fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Manu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Firmino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Firmino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manu trying to control the position but instead, Firmino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Manu into the cage.
Firmino tries a knee to the head but Manu blocks it.
#TD2#
Manu has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Firmino regains guard immediately.
Firmino wants to get back to his feet but Manu passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Well, if Manu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Firmino trying to control but Manu postures up.
Well, if Manu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pipi Manu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Firmino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manu fails with a takedown attempt.
Firmino appears to be looking for a big counter.
Firmino lands with a nice combination. Manu backs away looking to recover.
Manu fails with a takedown attempt.
Firmino tries to clinch but Manu is having none of it.
Manu with the counter takedown but Firmino avoids it easily.
Firmino throws a low kick but Manu avoids it.
Firmino throws a push kick but Manu slaps the foot to one side.
Manu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firmino wants to clinch#TD2#
and Manu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Manu not doing much here.
Firmino is looking for a sweep. Manu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Manu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Firmino could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Manu has cracked it and Firmino is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Manu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pipi Manu!
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