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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 28
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Mygueel shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Mygueel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mygueel.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mygueel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mygueel takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Marcello Mygueel has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Silva has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mygueel wants to stall.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Mygueel tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Felipe Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcello Mygueel.
Mygueel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mygueel jumps guard but Silva stands there with Mygueel around his waist. Mygueel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Mygueel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mygueel takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Mygueel is looking for a takedown.
Silva lands an elbow just above Mygueel 's eye.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mygueel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mygueel's defenses. #ROC#
Mygueel is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Marcello Mygueel's cut even more.
Silva lands an elbow just above Mygueel 's eye.
Mygueel is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Nice elbow from Silva.
Silva has Mygueel pressed against the cage. He pushes Mygueel back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Silva throws a beautiful elbow that sends Mygueel crashing to the floor! Silva piles on the pressure with more strikes! Mygueel is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Silva!
In his post fight interview, Felipe Silva started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RRFC 29: Shabazz vs Kholin
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Mygueel avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mygueel.
Mygueel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mygueel somewhat.
Mygueel takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#
It looks like Marcello Mygueel has been cut.
Mygueel misses with a takedown
and Martens counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Mygueel badly! Martens follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Mygueel out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Martens finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Martens!
An out of breath Alex Martens 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:
RRFC Fight Night 20
Date: Jan 29, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Mygueel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Foley obliges.
Foley misses with a knee strike.
Foley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mygueel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Foley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Foley tries a knee to the head but Mygueel blocks it.
Foley working Mygueel over with knees to the body.
Foley looking to throw knees to the head but Mygueel is blocking nicely.
Foley landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Foley.
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but Mygueel blocks with his arms.
Foley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Foley landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foley misses with a knee strike.
Foley crunches a lovely knee into Mygueel's ribcage.
Mygueel looks winded!#T1#
Mygueel takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like Marcello Mygueel has been cut.
Mygueel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foley scores a nice knee to the body.
Foley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Foley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mygueel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Foley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Foley connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Mygueel is rocked!
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but Mygueel blocks with his arms.
Mygueel is still on wobbly legs! Can Foley finish him?
Foley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Foley lands a nice knee to the body.
Foley has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Mygueel - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Foley, and another! Mygueel is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Axel Foley!
Axel Foley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
RRFC 24: Sir vs Silva
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Mygueel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lozano to the mat! Lozano manages to get full guard.
Lozano wants to get back to his feet but Mygueel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mygueel is standing up over Lozano. Lozano looks to escape but Mygueel dives into side control.
Mygueel working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Mygueel has hold of Lozano's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lozano seems comfortable defending it but Mygueel has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lozano is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lozano is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mygueel couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcello Mygueel!
A relieved looking Marcello Mygueel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 20
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Mygueel shoots in and drives through. Gutierrez sprawls well.
Mygueel shoots in looking for a takedown. Gutierrez tries to sprawl out of it but Mygueel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gutierrez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gutierrez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mygueel at a distance.
Gutierrez lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Mygueel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gutierrez is trying to defend but Mygueel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gutierrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mygueel thows a huge punch but Gutierrez dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez gets back to full guard.
Mygueel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gutierrez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gutierrez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1##SUB2#
Mygueel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gutierrez dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutierrez is looking to stand up but Mygueel won't let him.
Gutierrez stopping the sweep attempt from Mygueel.
Gutierrez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mygueel is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Gutierrez gets to his feet - Mygueel follows without any prompting. #T2#
A left lands for Gutierrez.
Gutierrez stuffs the takedown.
Alex Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcello Mygueel.
Mygueel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mygueel closes the distance and clinches up with Gutierrez, looking for a takedown. Mygueel pushes Gutierrez against the cage but Gutierrez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mygueel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcello Mygueel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutierrez throws a series of punches but Mygueel moves out of range.
Gutierrez lands with a cross.
Mygueel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gutierrez is looking for a counter combo.
Alex Gutierrez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mygueel.
Gutierrez scores with a hook.
Gutierrez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gutierrez throws a series of punches but Mygueel moves out of range.
Mygueel shoots in but Gutierrez avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Mygueel shoots in but Gutierrez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Gutierrez. No joy for Mygueel on that attempt.
Gutierrez looks to land a combination but Mygueel avoids it well.
Gutierrez cracks Mygueel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gutierrez scores with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Mygueel gets a double leg takedown into Gutierrez's guard.
Mygueel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gutierrez controlling Mygueel's posture.
Mygueel stops Gutierrez from standing up.
Mygueel advances position into side control!
Gutierrez is not content to let Mygueel control the position.
Mygueel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
Mygueel working away.#SUB2#
Mygueel in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gutierrez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcello Mygueel!
A relieved looking Marcello Mygueel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RRFC 18: Ford vs Foley
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mygueel sprawls well. Mygueel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Mygueel gets a clinch.
Volkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mygueel controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Mygueel tightens his grip and picks Volkov up, before dumping him to the ground. Volkov manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mygueel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Volkov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Mygueel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Volkov wants to sweep here but Mygueel controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Mygueel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mygueel stuffs the takedown attempt from Volkov. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Marcello Mygueel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksim Volkov.#TD#
Mygueel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mygueel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Mygueel drops back looking for a leg! Volkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Volkov manages to kick Mygueel off! Mygueel jumps back into Volkov's guard. #SUB#
Mygueel drops back looking for a leg! Volkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Volkov manages to kick Mygueel off! Mygueel jumps back into Volkov's guard. #T2#
Mygueel is pushing down on Volkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Volkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Mygueel has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Volkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Mygueel.
Mygueel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Mygueel wants to work for an arm triangle but Volkov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Mygueel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mygueel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Volkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Mygueel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Volkov sees it coming and defends easily.
Mygueel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Volkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mygueel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mygueel is trying to control. Volkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Mygueel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Mygueel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB#
Mygueel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mygueel trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mygueel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Volkov sees it coming and defends easily.
Mygueel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mygueel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mygueel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Volkov is just riding it out for now. Mygueel eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Mygueel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mygueel stuffs the takedown attempt from Volkov. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Mygueel with that takedown attempt.
Mygueel shoots in and drives through. Volkov sprawls well.
Mygueel stuffs the takedown attempt from Volkov. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Marcello Mygueel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksim Volkov.
Mygueel fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mygueel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mygueel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mygueel but Mygueel pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1##CL2#
Volkov moves into range and clinches up with Mygueel.
Volkov is trying to pull guard but Mygueel has him pressed against the cage.
Mygueel is looking for a takedown.
Volkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mygueel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mygueel has Volkov pressed against the cage.
Volkov is trying to pull guard but Mygueel has him pressed against the cage.
Mygueel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Volkov is defending well.#TD#
Mygueel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mygueel passes Volkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Mygueel 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.
Marcello Mygueel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volkov wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Mygueel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Volkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mygueel.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mygueel lands a nice short elbow.#T3##SUB#
Mygueel 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.
Volkov trying to control but Mygueel postures up.
#SUB#
Mygueel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mygueel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mygueel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Volkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mygueel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
Volkov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Mygueel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Volkov is just riding it out for now. Mygueel eventually gives up the hold.
Mygueel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Mygueel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mygueel is defended easily by Volkov.
Mygueel shoots in but no luck this time.
Mygueel shoots for a double leg takedown but Volkov sprawls well. He's pushed Mygueel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Volkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcello Mygueel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov throws a head kick but Mygueel moves out of range.
#CL#
Mygueel gets a clinch. #TD#
Mygueel tightens his grip and picks Volkov up, before dumping him to the ground. Volkov manages to land in guard.
Mygueel with a nice head shot there.
Mygueel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mygueel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Volkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Mygueel.#T1#
Mygueel is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mygueel in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Volkov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcello Mygueel!
A relieved looking Marcello Mygueel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RRFC 15: Ford vs Doms
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Olmo shoots in for a takedown but Mygueel shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Mygueel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Olmo tries to improve position but can't.
Olmo keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Mygueel tries for a kimura but Olmo is defending well.
Mygueel lands an elbow.
Olmo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mygueel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Olmo is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Mygueel looking for a guillotine from mount but Olmo is having none of it.
Olmo is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Mygueel with a couple of short strikes.
Olmo gets back to half guard.
Mygueel wants to take a breather but Olmo is having none of it.
Olmo tries to get to full guard but Mygueel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mygueel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mygueel slips a nice elbow through Olmo's hands, connecting with Olmo's forehead.
Olmo is not content to let Mygueel control the position.
Olmo is looking for a sweep. Mygueel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Mygueel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mygueel content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Mygueel is working for a kimura here but Olmo manages to reverse the position and he's now in Mygueel's guard.
Olmo postures up.
Mygueel can't keep his opponent in guard - Olmo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mygueel wants to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Olmo is working for an americana but Mygueel has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Olmo was thinking about the submission.
Mygueel is looking to sweep but instead, Olmo has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Olmo is trying to work for a kimura but Mygueel is defending well.
#ES#
Mygueel has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Olmo is on him like a limpet, forcing Mygueel back against the cage.#TD#
Mygueel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Olmo uses from the top position. #T4#
Mygueel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Olmo forces his way into half guard.
Mygueel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mygueel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Olmo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mygueel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mygueel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mygueel! #REVR#
Olmo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mygueel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Mygueel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Mygueel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Olmo quickly recovers to half guard.
Mygueel working over Olmo with some ground and pound. Olmo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Mygueel wants to work for an arm triangle but Olmo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mygueel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Olmo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Mygueel is trying to work for a kimura but Olmo is defending well.
Mygueel wants to free his trapped foot but Olmo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olmo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mygueel trying to control but Olmo is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Olmo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Olmo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Olmo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mygueel wants to stand but Olmo is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Mygueel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Olmo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mygueel, into his guard. #REVB#
Olmo won't allow Mygueel to sweep him here. #T2##SUB2#
Olmo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mygueel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Olmo has Mygueel in his guard.#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Olmo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Olmo stops Mygueel from standing up.
Olmo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Olmo is working for a kimura but Mygueel is defending it quite comfortably.
Mygueel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olmo can do to turn this around?
Mygueel tries to get to full guard but Olmo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Olmo is looking for a kimura but Mygueel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Olmo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Olmo is trying to work for a kimura but Mygueel is defending well.
Olmo is breathing heavily.#ES#
Mygueel manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Olmo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
Olmo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mygueel to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Mygueel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mygueel manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Mygueel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Olmo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Mygueel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Olmo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mygueel's guard! Nice work there by Olmo!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mygueel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Marcello Mygueel will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Olmo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Mygueel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Olmo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mygueel is in Olmo's guard.#SUB#
Mygueel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mygueel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mygueel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Olmo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mygueel has managed to get both his arms back between Olmo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Olmo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mygueel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olmo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Olmo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Mygueel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Mygueel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Mygueel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Olmo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mygueel's guard! Nice work there by Olmo! #SUB#
Mygueel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
Olmo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mygueel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Olmo, into his guard. #REVR#
Mygueel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Olmo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mygueel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Olmo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mygueel has Olmo in his guard.#REVB#
Olmo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3##SUB2#
Olmo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mygueel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES#
Mygueel explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD#
Mygueel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Olmo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Mygueel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Olmo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mygueel has managed to get both his arms back between Olmo's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Olmo keeping full guard, as Mygueel tries to pass.
Mygueel advances to half guard. #SUB#
Olmo is defending against the submission attempts here by Mygueel.
#SUB2#
Olmo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mygueel is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcello Mygueel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mygueel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcello Mygueel!
A relieved looking Marcello Mygueel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 13
Date: Oct 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Altini clinches up against the cage.
Mygueel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mygueel looking for a takedown.
Altini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mygueel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Altini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Altini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mygueel needs to keep his hands up - Altini had a free shot at his head there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mygueel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Altini scores with a push kick.
Mygueel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Altini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mygueel somewhat.
Gabriele Altini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcello Mygueel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altini slaps away a takedown attempt from Mygueel, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Altini clinches with his opponent.
Mygueel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Altini walks away with a smile on his face. Mygueel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mygueel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Altini as he jumps to the side. #T1##TD2#
Mygueel gets the takedown into side control.
Altini is trying to control Mygueel's posture but Mygueel avoids it.
The ground and pound from Mygueel seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Altini wants to control but Mygueel postures up.
Altini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mygueel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mygueel throws a strike aimed at the side of Altini's head but Altini avoids it well.#SUB2#
Mygueel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Altini, who protects the arm well.
Mygueel throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2##SUB2#
Mygueel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Altini struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Mygueel tries for a kimura but Altini is defending well.
Altini can't do much from the bottom here.
Altini is looking to regain half guard here but Mygueel keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Mygueel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Altini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB2#
Mygueel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Altini struggling a bit here.
Mygueel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Altini takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Altini tries to improve position but can't.
Mygueel in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Mygueel is looking to take a break and control but Altini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mygueel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Mygueel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Mygueel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Altini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Mygueel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Altini trying to remain calm as Mygueel controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcello Mygueel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mygueel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Altini but Altini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mygueel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Altini defends it nicely.#CL#
Altini closes the distance and clinches.
Altini misses with the head strike.
Altini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mygueel avoids it.
Mygueel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Altini misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Altini.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mygueel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Mygueel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mygueel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Altini is defending well.
Gabriele Altini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcello Mygueel.
Mygueel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Altini gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Altini pushes off an throws an elbow but Mygueel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
Mygueel has picked Altini up - he's going for a ride! Mygueel dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mygueel is pressing down on Altini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Altini is holding on for now.
Altini is trying to stand back up but Mygueel is controlling him
#T2#
Mygueel is trying to control the action in half guard but Altini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Mygueel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Altini sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mygueel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Altini sees it coming and defends easily.
Mygueel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Altini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mygueel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Marcello Mygueel has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mygueel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Altini has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Altini!
Altini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Altini continues to stall.
Mygueel keeping moving, preventing Altini from controlling successfully. #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.
Mygueel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Altini is controlling him.
Mygueel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Altini puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mygueel is refusing to be controlled, as Altini sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriele Altini dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Altini clinches up with Mygueel and pushes him back against the cage.
Mygueel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mygueel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Altini just stands there and leans against the cage.
Altini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mygueel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mygueel wants a takedown but no success here.
Altini struggles to land a body shot inside as Mygueel controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altini lands a right hand.
Altini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mygueel backwards.
Altini trying to land knees to the body.
Altini misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Mygueel is working for takedown but Altini is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gabriele Altini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcello Mygueel.
Altini just leaning against Mygueel, taking a breather.
Mygueel letting Altini take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Altini for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A shot in the inside from Altini.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Altini obliges.
Altini prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
Altini misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Altini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mygueel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Altini gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Altini.
Mygueel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Altini lands a good knee to the midsection. Mygueel won't want to take too many of those.
Mygueel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Altini lands a body shot in the clinch.
Altini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Altini lands a left hand.
#T3#
Mygueel is working for takedown but Altini is calmly controlling the position for now.
Altini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Altini lands a nice uppercut.
Altini scores with a shot to the side of Mygueel's head.
Altini missing with knees to the body.
Altini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Altini trying to land knees to the body.
Altini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mygueel backwards.
Altini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mygueel avoids it.
Altini tries a knee to the head but Mygueel blocks it.
#T4#
Mygueel can't get the takedown.
Mygueel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Altini will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mygueel up against the cage.
Mygueel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mygueel takes a shot to the head.
Altini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Altini fails to land.
A short uppercut from Altini.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriele Altini showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Altini has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriele Altini!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Flores shoots in but Mygueel avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Mygueel moves into the clinch successfully.
Flores is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mygueel is defending well for now.
Flores is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mygueel to keep the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Flores - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Flores looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglass Flores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mygueel managing to block the knees to the body from Flores.
Mygueel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mygueel prevents the takedown attempt.
Flores trying to stall but Mygueel improves his position.
#T1#
Flores looking for a takedown.
Mygueel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Flores misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mygueel.
Mygueel gets underhooks to prevent Flores's takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Mygueel lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Flores scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mygueel manages to mount him!
Flores is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Mygueel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mygueel controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Mygueel is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Flores is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcello Mygueel!
A victorious Marcello Mygueel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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