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Event:
Madness 34 West vs Gracie
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Milos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Augusta 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.
Milos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Milos throws a head kick that half lands.
Milos slips a straight right by Augusta.#CL#
Augusta closes the distance and pushes Milos back into the cage.
A short right from Milos on the inside.
Augusta wants to break free but Milos has control.
Still in the clinch, Milos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Milos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Augusta tries to score a body lock takedown but Milos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Milos lands an uppercut.
Milos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Augusta backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Milos has Augusta pressed against the cage, preventing Augusta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Milos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Augusta tries to pull guard but Milos holds him up against the cage and eventually Augusta drops back down to his feet.
A shot in the inside from Milos.
Milos lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Milos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Augusta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Milos.
Milos throws a leg kick which misses Augusta's front leg but catches the back leg as Augusta tries to avoid it.
Augusta fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Augusta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Milos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Augusta's head.#T2#
Milos scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Milos.
Milos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Augusta misses with a takedown attempt - Milos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Milos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Milos scores with a nice head shot.
Milos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Milos cracks Augusta with a good jab.
Crack! A monster head kick from Milos and Augusta falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Milos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ricardo Milos!
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 21
Date: Jan 15, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Augusta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Augusta sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Augusta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augusta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith is looking to advance position but Augusta won't allow it.
Augusta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Augusta is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Augusta is defending the position.
Smith is taking a breather. Augusta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Augusta 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.
Augusta is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Augusta avoid being mounted?
Smith trying to control the pace.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Smith looking to secure an arm triangle but Augusta defends it well. #SUB2#
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Augusta is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Augusta defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Augusta is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Smith is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Augusta is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenneth Smith!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kenneth Smith made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Madness 27 Goon vs West
Date: Dec 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Brexit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brexit throws a sloppy head kick and Augusta moves out of range easily.
Augusta wants to counter the offense by Brexit and move into the clinch position.
Augusta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brexit is fending him off so far but Augusta persists. Nope, Brexit circles away and we're back to standing.
Brexit is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Augusta.
Augusta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brexit shoots in looking for a takedown but Augusta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brexit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Augusta dives in for a single leg takedown but Brexit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tommy Brexit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Augusta.
Augusta leaves Brexit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Augusta tries for a takedown but Brexit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brexit cracks Augusta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brexit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brexit cracks a nice hook into Augusta's ribs.
Brexit lands a jab to Augusta's midsection.
Augusta fails with the takedown.
Tommy Brexit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brexit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Augusta swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Augusta is defended easily by Brexit.
Brexit stuns Augusta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brexit leaves Augusta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brexit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Augusta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brexit lands a lovely overhand right.
Brexit falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Augusta counters by moving into the clinch.
Brexit wants to break free but Augusta has control.
Brexit stalling.
Brexit is looking to control Augusta's arms but Augusta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brexit has his back to the cage. #T2#
Brexit trying to land knees to the body.
Brexit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Augusta is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Our sources have told us that Brexit has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Brexit wants to get back to striking at distance but Augusta won't allow it.
Brexit is pushing Augusta up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Augusta prevents Brexit from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Augusta has picked Brexit up - he's going for a ride! Augusta dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Augusta wants to work for an arm triangle but Brexit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Augusta decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T3#
Brexit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brexit is breathing heavily.
Augusta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brexit counters with a nice body shot.
Augusta tries for a takedown but Brexit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brexit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Augusta shoots in for a takedown but Brexit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brexit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Augusta throws a big counter head kick but Brexit avoids it with no problem.
Brexit tries to bum rush Augusta with a series of wild strikes but Augusta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Augusta tries to counter it with a takedown but Brexit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brexit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Augusta misses with a takedown attempt
and Brexit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Augusta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brexit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Augusta somewhat.
Brexit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brexit is looking to wear down Augusta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Brexit misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brexit.
Augusta wants to counter the offense by Brexit and move into the clinch position.
Augusta throws a body shot but no joy.
Brexit fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Augusta drives through and clinches with Brexit against the cage.
Brexit is looking to control Augusta's arms but Augusta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brexit has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Augusta pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augusta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Brexit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good work by Brexit as he checks the leg kick.
Brexit scores with a jab. Augusta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Brexit.
Augusta looks for a takedown but Brexit sprawls well.
Brexit darts in looking for a takedown but Augusta gets double underhooks and turns Brexit into the cage.
Brexit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brexit looks to land a combination but Augusta avoids it well.
Augusta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brexit as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brexit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Augusta gets a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Augusta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brexit uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brexit cracks Augusta with a solid left hand.#T1##SUB2#
Augusta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brexit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brexit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Augusta can do to turn this around?
Brexit trying to control the position from guard on top but Augusta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Augusta managing to control the position.
Brexit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Augusta trying to keep a closed guard but Brexit is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Augusta is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Brexit frees his head nicely. Oh but Augusta has switched to an armbar! Brexit is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Renato Augusta!
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Event:
Madness 23 Crab vs Moru 2
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Blums wants to clinch.#TD2#
Augusta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blums is trying to hold Augusta in close to prevent damage but Augusta has managed to pass into half guard.
Blums is looking to escape.
Augusta not doing much here.
Augusta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blums has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Augusta is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blums is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Augusta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blums's head. #SUB2#
Augusta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blums sees it coming and defends easily.
Augusta trying to pass the guard but Blums defending well.
Blums really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Augusta stops Blums from getting back to his feet.
Blums works his way to full guard. Good work.
Augusta looking to pass the guard.
Augusta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blums is looking to stand up but Augusta isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blums throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Augusta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Augusta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blums was covering up waiting for the punch and Augusta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Blums keeping moving, preventing Augusta from controlling successfully.
Augusta landing some decent shots from guard.
Augusta won't allow Blums to sweep him here. #T3#
Augusta looking to pass the guard.
Blums 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#
Augusta moves into full guard.
Blums throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Augusta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blums wants to get up but he can't break Augusta's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blums working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Augusta's head.
Augusta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blums throwing strikes but missing. #T4##SUB2#
Augusta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blums doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blums manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blums has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Augusta is proving hard to escape from.
Blums has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blums lands a couple of digs.
Augusta seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Augusta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blums doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blums manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Augusta dominated that round.
That's time! Blums's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Blums wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Augusta.
Blums is looking to clinch but Augusta is avoiding it.
Blums tries to close the distance and clinch up but Augusta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Augusta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blums is looking to clinch but Augusta is avoiding it.
#CL#
Blums closes the distance and clinches.
Augusta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blums trying to control the position but instead, Augusta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blums into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blums misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blums is trying to stall.
#TD2#
Augusta pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Blums throwing strikes but missing.
Blums throwing strikes but missing.
Blums scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Augusta pulls Blums in close to prevent any damage.
Blums chips away with some ground and pound.
Augusta seems keen to control Blums's posture.
Augusta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blums working some strikes from top position.
Blums showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Renato Augusta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Augusta seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blums working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Augusta's head.
Augusta is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Augusta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB#
Blums drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blums jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2#
Augusta has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Blums has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Augusta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Augusta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Augusta shapes to counter with a head kick.
Blums fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blums wants to clinch up but Augusta keeps it at a distance.
Augusta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blums tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Augusta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Augusta responds with a good body kick, but Blums manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Blums closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Augusta gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T4#
Augusta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Augusta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blums trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augusta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Augusta pushing down on Blums's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Augusta is keen to just control but Blums is a slippery customer.
Augusta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blums pushes Augusta off looking to stand but Augusta dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Augusta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blums wants to clinch up but Augusta keeps it at a distance.
Blums is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blums tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Augusta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blums wants to clinch up but Augusta keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Blums forces Augusta back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blums is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Augusta pulls guard.
Blums knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Augusta on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augusta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Augusta has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Blums off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Blums tries to close the distance and clinch but Augusta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Augusta is looking for the big counter here.
Blums fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Augusta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blums did well to prevent Augusta getting side control.#ES#
Blums manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Augusta circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Augusta decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blums's guard.#SUB#
Blums is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blums pulls Augusta in close to his closed guard and prevents Augusta from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augusta throws a big elbow that misses.
Augusta wants to pass the guard but Blums is keeping the position.#T2#
Augusta postures up in Blums's guard and throws a big left but Blums blocks it.
Augusta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Augusta cracks Blums with a big elbow.
Augusta cracks Blums with a big elbow.
Blums tries to control but Augusta manages to take his back.
Augusta lands punches and elbows.
Augusta doesn't have the hooks in and Blums manages to turn into his guard.
Augusta keeping moving, preventing Blums from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blums is looking to stand up but Augusta won't let him. #T3#
Blums takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Augusta wants to stand and escape but Blums is having none of it. #SUB2#
Augusta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Augusta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blums missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Augusta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blums with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Blums throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Augusta has control of Blums's left arm, preventing Blums from doing any damage.
Renato Augusta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
More stalling from Augusta.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Augusta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Augusta winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Augusta!
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Event:
BloodBath Fight Night 4
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Augusta has his takedown stuffed
and Okoye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Augusta ducks right into an uppercut from Okoye. #TD2#
Augusta gets a double leg takedown into Okoye's guard.#SUB#
Okoye has his foot on Augusta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Augusta works his way back into a safe position though.
Augusta trying to control but Okoye is working from the bottom.
Augusta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Okoye working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Augusta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Augusta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Okoye working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Augusta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Augusta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augusta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Augusta trying to control but Okoye is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Okoye throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Okoye is looking for a triangle but Augusta pushes his legs off easily.
Augusta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Okoye is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Augusta is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Okoye working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Augusta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Augusta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Augusta trying to control but Okoye is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Okoye isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Augusta stacks Okoye on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Augusta!
Augusta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Okoye tries to buck Augusta off but Augusta is having none of it.#T2##SUB2#
Augusta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Okoye knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Okoye on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Okoye tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Okoye is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Okoye knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Augusta on the ground.
Augusta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoye keeps working. #SU2#
Augusta stands up. #CL2#
Augusta gets a clinch. #T3#
Okoye throws a head punch that misses.
Augusta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okoye just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Augusta breaks the clinch.
Okoye jabs at Augusta's body.
Augusta tries to score with a low kick but Okoye moves his leg out of the way.
Augusta wants to clinch
and Okoye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Augusta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Okoye defends it nicely.
Christian Okoye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Augusta.#T4#
Okoye lands a jab to the head.
Augusta with a poor takedown
and Okoye counters with a straight right hand.
Okoye looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Augusta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Augusta showed some decent athleticism there.
Augusta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Okoye is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Okoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Augusta pulls his head out easily.
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 Christian Okoye will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Augusta shoots and misses
letting Okoye counter with a right hand.
Augusta misses with a takedown attempt
letting Okoye counter with a right hand.
Augusta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Augusta shoots in for a takedown but Okoye shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Okoye was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Augusta.
Christian Okoye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Augusta.
Okoye misses with a looping left.
Augusta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okoye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augusta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Okoye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Augusta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okoye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Augusta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okoye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Renato Augusta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augusta misses with a takedown attempt
letting Okoye counter with a right hand.
Okoye is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Augusta tries to move into range but Okoye moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Okoye. That snapped Augusta's head back.
#TD2#
Augusta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Okoye to the mat! Okoye manages to get full guard.
Okoye keeping full guard, as Augusta tries to pass.
Augusta trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augusta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Okoye keeping moving, preventing Augusta from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Okoye is looking for a triangle but Augusta pushes his legs off easily.
#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!
Augusta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Augusta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Okoye had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Augusta defends it easily.
Renato Augusta has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Okoye had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Augusta defends it easily.
Augusta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Augusta lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Okoye has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Augusta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Okoye preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Augusta trying to control but Okoye is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Okoye has his foot on Augusta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Augusta works his way back into a safe position though.
Augusta wants to control from the top but Okoye keeps moving. #SUB#
Okoye has an active guard here but Augusta has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augusta is taking a breather. Okoye says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Augusta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Augusta wants to take a breather but Okoye is having none of it. #SUB#
Okoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Augusta pulls his head out easily.
Augusta content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Augusta missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Augusta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okoye is just riding it out for now. Augusta eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Okoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Augusta pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okoye is refusing to be controlled, as Augusta sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Okoye dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Augusta walks into a straight right hand from Okoye.
Christian Okoye is winning the standup battle so far.
Augusta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okoye counters with a stiff right hand.
Renato Augusta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Augusta tries to clinch up but Okoye circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Okoye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Augusta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okoye counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augusta fails with the takedown
and Okoye makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Christian Okoye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Augusta.
Augusta fails with the takedown.#T1#
Okoye lands with a straight right. Augusta didn't see that one coming.
Okoye misses with a straight left.
Augusta misses with a takedown attempt
and Okoye counters with a stiff right hand.
Augusta misses with a takedown attempt
and Okoye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okoye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Augusta can do to turn this around?
Okoye swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Augusta.
Christian Okoye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Augusta fails with the takedown
and Okoye counters with a straight right hand.
Okoye lands with a cross.
Christian Okoye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Augusta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Augusta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okoye counters with a right hand to the body.
Augusta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okoye counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Augusta misses.
Okoye is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Augusta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okoye counters with a stiff right hand.
Augusta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Augusta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Augusta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Augusta misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Okoye to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Augusta looks to clinch
and Okoye counters with a straight right hand.
Augusta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okoye makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Augusta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okoye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Augusta misses with a takedown attempt
and Okoye counters with a stiff right hand.
Augusta darts in trying to clinch
and Okoye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Okoye. That snapped Augusta's head back.
Okoye paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okoye scores with a nice right hand.
Augusta tries to clinch up
and Okoye counters with a straight right hand.
Augusta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okoye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Augusta has his takedown stuffed
and Okoye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Okoye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Okoye, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Okoye!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Augusta drives through with a takedown into Sheppard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Augusta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sheppard wants to get back to his feet but Augusta passes into half guard.
Sheppard is holding on to half guard well.
Augusta is stalling here. Sheppard is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Augusta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sheppard has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppard grinds an elbow into Augusta's temple.
Augusta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sheppard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Sheppard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Augusta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sheppard throwing strikes but missing.
Augusta wants to stand up but Sheppard is controlling him.
Augusta looking to control.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sheppard is looking to work some ground and pound but Augusta has wrist control.
Sheppard is fighting to break Augusta's control of his arms but Augusta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sheppard throwing strikes from guard but Augusta blocks nicely.
Sheppard throwing strikes but missing.
Augusta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Augusta feints and as Sheppard raises his hands in defense, Augusta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sheppard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Sheppard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augusta trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheppard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Augusta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sheppard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Augusta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sheppard swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sheppard looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sheppard keeping moving, preventing Augusta from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sheppard fails with a takedown attempt.
Renato Augusta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Augusta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sheppard!
Sheppard wants to get back to his feet but Augusta is dominant here and he's now got Sheppard's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Augusta dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sheppard tries to close the distance and clinch but Augusta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Augusta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sheppard's guard.
Augusta is standing up over Sheppard. Sheppard looks to escape but Augusta dives into side control.
#REVR#
Augusta in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Augusta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Augusta throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Augusta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sheppard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Sheppard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Augusta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Augusta manages to get to full guard.
Augusta seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sheppard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Augusta is trying to keep Sheppard in close.
Augusta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sheppard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Augusta is trying to control the position but Sheppard postures up. #T3#
Sheppard working some strikes from top position.
Augusta managing to control the position.
Augusta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Augusta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sheppard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Augusta controlling the action here.
Sheppard wants to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Augusta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Augusta trying to control the action but Sheppard is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Augusta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sheppard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Renato Augusta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Augusta shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sheppard is trying to stand up here but Augusta is controlling him well.
Augusta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sheppard's head.
Augusta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sheppard is looking for a sweep. Augusta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augusta content to control rather than advance.
Augusta is thwarting Sheppard's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Augusta is trying to work for a kimura but Sheppard is defending well.
Sheppard is trying to stand up here but Augusta is controlling him well.
Augusta trying to control from half guard but Sheppard is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Augusta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sheppard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Augusta wants to control from the top but Sheppard keeps moving.
Augusta throws a big right hand that misses.
Augusta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Augusta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Augusta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Augusta trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheppard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Augusta decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sheppard, up you get!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Sheppard with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Augusta counters by moving into the clinch.
Sheppard wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Augusta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Augusta feints and as Sheppard raises his hands in defense, Augusta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Augusta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Augusta stands and throws Sheppard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sheppard trying to remain calm as Augusta controls from the top position.
Augusta is continuing to stall.#T4#
An elbow from Augusta crashes against the mat.
Yong Sheppard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renato Augusta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Augusta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Augusta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Augusta!
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