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Event:
The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Saggioro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Damian as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saggioro or perhaps it was just good defense by Damian, which made it look bad.
Saggioro has his takedown stuffed
letting Damian counter with a right hand.
Rustam Damian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Saggioro.
Saggioro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Damian counters with a straight right hand.
Damian punishes Saggioro's body with a nice straight punch.
Saggioro tries for a takedown but Damian circles away easily
and Saggioro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Leonardo Saggioro has been cut.
Damian lands a glancing blow to the side of Saggioro's head.
Saggioro takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Damian clinches with his opponent.
Damian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saggioros head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Damian lands an elbow that stopped Saggioro in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Saggioro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Damian has him pressed against the cage.
Damian prevents the takedown attempt.
Damian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Damian lands a body punch.
Damian stops a takedown attempt from Saggioro.
Saggioro looks winded!#BC#
Damian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saggioro with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Damian counter with a right hand. #KD#
Damian cracks Saggioro with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Damian has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Saggioro to stand back up!#ROC#
Saggioro is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crack! Damian connects with the perfect overhand right and Saggioro falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Damian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rustam Damian!
An out of breath Rustam Damian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
IVT 14
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Saggioro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Motts's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Saggioro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Motts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saggioro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Motts has his foot on Saggioro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saggioro works his way back into a safe position though.
Motts pulls Saggioro in close to prevent any damage.
Motts controls Saggioro momentarily but Saggioro frees himself.
Motts keeping moving, preventing Saggioro from controlling successfully.
Motts is trying to control the position but Saggioro postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saggioro trying to control but Motts is working from the bottom.
Motts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saggioro wants to control from the top but Motts keeps moving.
Motts could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Saggioro sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saggioro shoots in looking for a takedown but Motts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saggioro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Motts throws a series of strikes that have Saggioro backpedaling.
Motts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Saggioro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Motts to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Motts wants to control from the top but Saggioro keeps moving.
Saggioro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Motts trying to control the position from guard on top but Saggioro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saggioro can't keep his opponent in guard - Motts advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Saggioro actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Saggioro wants to get back to full guard.
Saggioro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saggioro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Motts is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Motts looking to control but Saggioro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Motts controlling from the full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Motts looking to secure an arm triangle but Saggioro defends it well. #T3#
Saggioro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Saggioro trying to hold on to Motts's head to control him but Motts postures up.
Saggioro tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Motts has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Saggioro regains half guard.#SUB2#
Saggioro looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Motts pushes past his half guard into mount!
Saggioro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Motts looking to control but Saggioro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Motts goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Saggioro is on top in guard.
Saggioro trying to control the position from guard on top but Motts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saggioro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Motts haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Motts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Motts trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Motts seems keen to control Saggioro's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Motts dominated that round.
That's time! Motts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Motts as Saggioro shoots in.
Motts closes the distance and clinches up with Saggioro, looking for a takedown. Motts pushes Saggioro against the cage but Saggioro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Motts lands a slapping body shot.
Saggioro dives in and grabs Motts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Motts pushes down on Saggioro's head and hops out.
Saggioro stuffs the takedown attempt from Motts. Motts gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Saggioro gets a double leg takedown into Motts's guard.
Saggioro wants to pass the guard but Motts is keeping the position.
Motts wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts keeping moving, preventing Saggioro from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Motts working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Saggioro has passed into half guard!
Saggioro trying to mount his opponent but Motts defends it. #T1#
Saggioro prevents Motts from improving his position.
Motts is not content to let Saggioro control the position.
Motts tries to roll over but Saggioro keeps him under control.
Motts has his hands clasped together around Saggioro's back. He's all about the action.
Saggioro wants to pass to mount but Motts is defending the position.
Saggioro wants to take a breather but Motts is having none of it.
Motts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.#SUB2#
Saggioro is working for a submission of some sort.
Saggioro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Motts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saggioro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Motts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Motts is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Motts misses with a takedown attempt - Saggioro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Motts. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Motts leaves Saggioro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saggioro shoots in for a double leg but Motts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Motts works Saggioro's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Motts changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saggioro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Motts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saggioro, who protects the arm well.
Saggioro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Motts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Motts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saggioro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Saggioro is looking for a sweep.
Saggioro gets back to half guard.
Motts prevents Saggioro from improving his position.
Motts is keen to just control but Saggioro is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Saggioro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saggioro wants to improve his position but Motts is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Motts perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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 David Motts will probably get the nod.
That's time! Motts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Motts gets a double leg takedown into Saggioro's guard.
Saggioro wants to sweep here but Motts controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Saggioro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Motts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Motts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Motts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Saggioro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saggioro keeps trying to improve his position.
Motts has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Saggioro!#T1#
Motts trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Motts is looking to work his way around to Saggioro's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Saggioro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Motts mounts Saggioro! Really nice guard pass there!
Saggioro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Motts looking to control but Saggioro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Motts wants to take Saggioro's back but he can't do it this time.
Motts trying to control but Saggioro is having none of it. #SUB#
Motts working for a guillotine from mount but Saggioro is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Motts takes Saggioro's back.
Saggioro tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Motts has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Saggioro is defending well but eventually Motts manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Saggioro has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Motts!
A very excited looking David Motts 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:
IVT Friday 6
Date: Apr 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Saggioro darts in looking for a takedown but Addams gets double underhooks and turns Saggioro into the cage.
Addams tries to counter by clinching up but Saggioro breaks away and moves out of range.
Saggioro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Addams circles away.
Addams is looking to counter the offense by Saggioro and move into the clinch.
Addams leaves Saggioro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fester Addams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Saggioro.
Saggioro shoots in for a takedown but Addams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Addams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Addams 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.
Saggioro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Addams defends well and Saggioro ends up having to push Addams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saggioro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Addams counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Addams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saggioro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Addams lands an elbow inside that Saggioro shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Leonardo Saggioro has been cut.#TD2#
Saggioro successfully pulls guard.
Addams trying to control but Saggioro is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Saggioro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.#T1##SUB2#
Saggioro is looking for a triangle but Addams pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Saggioro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Addams is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Saggioro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Addams defends it easily.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Addams wants to control from the top but Saggioro keeps moving. #SUB2#
Saggioro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Addams defends well.
Addams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2##SUB2#
Saggioro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Addams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Saggioro working for a triangle but Addams defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Saggioro working for a triangle but Addams defends it easily.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Addams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Leonardo Saggioro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saggioro fails with the takedown.#T3#
Saggioro dives in and grabs Addams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Addams pushes down on Saggioro's head and hops out.
Saggioro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Addams is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saggioro.
Saggioro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Addams counters with a straight right hand.
Saggioro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saggioro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Addams defends well and Saggioro ends up having to push Addams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Addams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saggioro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saggioro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saggioro fails to land the takedown.
Addams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saggioro manages to circle out of the way.
Saggioro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been informed that Saggioro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Addams slaps away a takedown attempt from Saggioro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saggioro misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Addams to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Addams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#KD#
Addams lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Saggioro goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Addams in side control.
Saggioro looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saggioro is looking for a sweep.
Addams tries to advance to mount but Saggioro denies him. #SUB#
Addams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Addams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saggioro keeps working. #SUB#
Addams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fester Addams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Saggioro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Saggioro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Addams as he avoids it easily.
Addams tries to counter by clinching up but Saggioro breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Addams rushes Saggioro and presses him up against the cage.
Addams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Addams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#KD#
Addams has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Saggioro goes down! Addams dives on top of him - Saggioro manages to get guard.
#SUB2#
Saggioro looking for a guillotine here but Addams defends easily.
Addams preventing the sweep.
Addams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saggioro is breathing heavily.
Addams wants to control from the top but Saggioro keeps moving.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Addams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saggioro on the ground.#SUB2#
Saggioro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Addams looking to sit in guard and control but Saggioro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Addams looking for a guillotine here but Saggioro defends easily.
Leonardo Saggioro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saggioro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Addams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Addams is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Saggioro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Addams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saggioro has managed to get both his arms back between Addams's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Saggioro stands and throws Addams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Addams is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB2#
Saggioro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Addams wants to control but Saggioro postures up.
Addams tries to buck Saggioro off but Saggioro is having none of it.#SUB2#
Saggioro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Saggioro wants to control but Addams is keeping him busy.
Saggioro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Addams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Addams is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Saggioro is trying to get an arm triangle but Addams is defending well.
Addams is trying to control Saggioro's posture but Saggioro avoids it. #SUB2#
Saggioro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Addams, who protects the arm well.
Saggioro tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Saggioro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Addams rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Saggioro's guard! Nice work there by Addams!
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Saggioro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Addams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saggioro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Addams has Saggioro in his guard.#REVB#
Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Addams is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fester Addams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Saggioro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Saggioro keeps the fight on the outside.
Addams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Addams.
Addams wants to clinch up but Saggioro keeps it at a distance.
Saggioro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Addams is fending him off so far but Saggioro persists. Nope, Addams circles away and we're back to standing.
Saggioro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Addams wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saggioro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saggioro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saggioro.
Fester Addams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Saggioro.#T1#
Addams stuffs the takedown.
Saggioro misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Addams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Saggioro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Saggioro is trying to trip Addams. He has hold of a leg but Addams is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Saggioro persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Addams holds on and takes a little breather.
Addams is trying to control the position but Saggioro postures up. #SUB#
Addams working for submissions but it's allowed Saggioro to get to half guard.
Addams is trying to maintain the position but Saggioro is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Saggioro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saggioro is working away from the top position though.#T2##SUB2#
Saggioro is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Addams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saggioro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Saggioro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Addams sees it coming and defends easily.
Addams is trying to control but Saggioro passes into side control!
#T3#
Addams wants to control but Saggioro postures up.#SUB2#
Saggioro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Addams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Addams is not content to let Saggioro control the position. #SUB2#
Saggioro in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Addams is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonardo Saggioro!
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Event:
IVT Friday 3
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Tohurt.
Tohurt lands a jab to the nose.
Tohurt keeps Saggioro at a distance using the push kick.
Saggioro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tohurt swivels and escapes.
Tohurt pounces like a tiger and cracks Saggioro with a vicious hook! Saggioro is down but not out! Tohurt follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tohit Tohurt!
Tohit Tohurt got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Ab23
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Fujita thuds his right hand into Saggioro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Leonardo Saggioro has been cut.
Fujita jabs Saggioro right on the nose. Saggioro blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Fujita cracks Saggioro with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fujita has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Saggioro to stand back up!#ROC#
Saggioro is rocked!
Saggioro looks for a takedown but Fujita sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujita fakes the body blow, causing Saggioro to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Saggioro goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaz Fujita!
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Event:
AB19
Date: Feb 06, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saggioro is defended easily by Trent.
Saggioro walks into a straight right hand from Trent.
Saggioro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trent sizes up Saggioro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leonardo Saggioro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saggioro walks into a stiff left hand from Trent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saggioro.
Tyler Trent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Saggioro.
Trent displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saggioro. #T1#
Saggioro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trent finds it's way round the side to connect with Saggioro's head.
Trent lands a really nice looking cross but Saggioro seems unphased.
#TD2#
Trent gets caught napping as Saggioro dives in and scores a takedown. Trent manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saggioro passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Saggioro wants to work for an arm triangle but Trent is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saggioro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Trent defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Saggioro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Saggioro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Trent is looking to improve his position but Saggioro isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Trent has left one of his arms exposed and Saggioro doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Trent screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Saggioro!
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Event:
AB16 Guedes v Yusupov
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Saggioro dives in for a single leg takedown but Cassel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saggioro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cassel counters with a left to the body. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Cassel has knocked Saggioro down with a huge combo! Cassel steps away and waves a wobbly Saggioro back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Saggioro is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Leonardo Saggioro has been cut.
Saggioro walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Cassel! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saimon Cassel!
In his post fight interview, Saimon Cassel started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
AB11 Lawrence v Minaj
Date: Jan 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Seinfeld lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#
It looks like Leonardo Saggioro has been cut.
Seinfeld misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Saggioro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Saggioro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Seinfeld is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saggioro off and has taken his back!
Saggioro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saggioro is in bad spot here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saggioro keeps trying to improve his position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Seinfeld. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#SUB#
Seinfeld is looking for the choke from the back position but Saggioro is controlling his hands well.
Saggioro breaks Seinfeld's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Saggioro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saggioro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Seinfeld is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Saggioro content to stall in guard here.
Saggioro slips nicely into half guard.
Saggioro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Seinfeld tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seinfeld missing with punches from the bottom.
Saggioro is keen to just control but Seinfeld is a slippery customer.
Seinfeld tries to roll over but Saggioro keeps him under control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saggioro trying to control the action but Seinfeld is working from the bottom.
Seinfeld misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Seinfeld is looking to improve his position.
Saggioro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Seinfeld is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Seinfeld manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saggioro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saggioro advances position into side control!
Seinfeld tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saggioro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saggioro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seinfeld keeps working.
Seinfeld is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Saggioro trying to control the position but Seinfeld is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Saggioro is working to tighten his grip on Seinfeld's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Seinfeld has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Saggioro is really squeezing tight and eventually Seinfeld passes out! Saggioro breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leonardo Saggioro!
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Event:
Alca8 Lawrence vs Jones
Date: Dec 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Saggioro ducks right into an uppercut from Oleynik.
Oleynik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Saggioro scores with a takedown into Oleynik's guard.#SUB#
Saggioro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saggioro trying to control but Oleynik is working from the bottom.
Saggioro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Oleynik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saggioro wants to control from the top but Oleynik keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Oleynik working for a triangle but Saggioro defends it easily.
#SUB#
Oleynik has his foot on Saggioro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saggioro works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Saggioro trying to control the position from guard on top but Oleynik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saggioro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oleynik looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Oleynik is looking for a triangle but Saggioro pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Saggioro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oleynik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saggioro has managed to get both his arms back between Oleynik's legs - danger averted.
Saggioro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Oleynik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saggioro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saggioro wants to control from the top but Oleynik keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Oleynik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saggioro defends well.
Saggioro slips nicely into half guard.
Oleynik 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.#SUB2#
Saggioro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saggioro is looking to take a break and control but Oleynik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saggioro tries to pass to full mount but Oleynik defends it.
Oleynik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Saggioro is working for a submission of some sort.
Oleynik trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
Saggioro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oleynik sees it coming and defends easily.
Saggioro trying to pass the guard but Oleynik defending well. #SUB2#
Saggioro is looking for a kimura but Oleynik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saggioro to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Saggioro is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Oleynik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saggioro is trying to control the action in half guard but Oleynik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saggioro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oleynik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saggioro is working away from the top position though.
We've been informed that Saggioro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saggioro is looking to take a break and control but Oleynik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saggioro trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Oleynik has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Saggioro. Oh but Oleynik has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Saggioro goes limp - he's gone! Oleynik jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ezekiel Oleynik!
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Event:
Alcabeat4.1
Date: Dec 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Saggioro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Saggioro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
James is looking to regain half guard here but Saggioro keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Saggioro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saggioro trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saggioro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
James is looking to regain half guard here but Saggioro keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB2#
James wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Saggioro has ideas of his own. He's got hold of James's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! James is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Saggioro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Leonardo Saggioro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Saggioro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Saggioro tries to get set, Tea tries to push him back and clinch up but Saggioro manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Tea clinches up against the cage.
Tea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saggioro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tea.
Saggioro working hard to break the clinch.
Saggioro takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like Leonardo Saggioro has been cut.
Tea is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tea lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saggioro tries for a takedown but Tea manages to get underhooks.
Tea is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Saggioro looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tea.
Tea lands a nice knee to the body.
Tea gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Tea gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tea creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saggioro's defenses.
Tea landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tea lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Tea.
Saggioro takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
That has opened up Leonardo Saggioro's cut even more.
Saggioro tries to score a body lock takedown but Tea shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mister Tea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Saggioro.
Saggioro takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Tea.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tea.
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!
Tea comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tea lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tea lands an elbow inside. #KD#
Tea lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Saggioro goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Tea in side control.
#ROC#
Saggioro is rocked!
Tea controls the position.
Saggioro is still in real trouble! Can Tea finish him?
Tea advances to full mount.
Tea content just to control the position here.
Saggioro seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Tea wants to control the pace but Saggioro is squirming around nicely.
Saggioro is trying to escape the mount.
Tea definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tea trying to control but Saggioro is having none of it.
Tea knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saggioro on the ground.
Saggioro wants to hold on but Tea pushes him away.#T3#
Saggioro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tea tries to control but Saggioro wriggling away.
Tea controlling from mount.
Saggioro tries to lock up and control but Tea gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saggioro is trying to escape the mount.
Tea trying to control but Saggioro is having none of it.
Tea tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #T4#
Saggioro 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.
Saggioro trying to hold on to Tea's head to control him but Tea postures up.
Tea wants to take a breather but Saggioro is having none of it.
Saggioro wants to get back to full guard.
Tea is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Saggioro actively working from the bottom here.
Tea wants to take a breather but Saggioro is having none of it.
Saggioro trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Tea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Saggioro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Saggioro looks for a takedown but Tea sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saggioro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tea defends it well.
Tea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saggioro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tea defends it well.
Saggioro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tea tries to avoid it but Saggioro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tea to the ground. Tea escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saggioro has his takedown stuffed
and Tea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mister Tea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Saggioro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tea throws a good cross that connects.
Tea fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saggioro shoots and misses
and Tea counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Saggioro shoots in for a takedown but Tea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saggioro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tea defends well and Saggioro ends up having to push Tea into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saggioro is breathing heavily.
Saggioro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tea swivels and escapes.
Tea seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leonardo Saggioro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saggioro closes the distance and clinches up with Tea, looking for a takedown. Saggioro pushes Tea against the cage but Tea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tea is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saggioro.#CL#
Tea closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tea unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tea lands an elbow that stopped Saggioro in his tracks for a moment.
Tea with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tea lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tea working Saggioro over with knees to the body.
Tea is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tea utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Tea lands a knee to the body.
Tea putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saggioro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tea is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Saggioro takes an elbow to the temple.
Tea lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Come on Tea - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tea lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tea lands an elbow inside that Saggioro shrugs off. #CUT#
The cut above Leonardo Saggioro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tea is pushing Saggioro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tea landing knees to the head.
#T3#
Tea landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tea connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saggioro's face.
Tea comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mister Tea has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tea lands an elbow inside.
Tea landing knees to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tea.
Tea landing knees to the head.
Tea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saggioro can do to turn this around?
Tea has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Saggioro - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Tea, and another! Saggioro is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Mister Tea!
After winning the bout, Mister Tea thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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