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Event:
KoF:IW St. Valentines Massacre
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Munduruku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pawlikowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Munduruku counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ROC#Pawlikowski is rocked!
Well, if Munduruku is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pawlikowski trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Pawlikowski looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pawlikowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pawlikowski wants to control but Munduruku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Munduruku seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Munduruku takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pawlikowski wants to control but Munduruku is keeping busy.
#T1#
Pawlikowski felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Munduruku scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pawlikowski is still in real trouble! Can Munduruku finish him?
Munduruku creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Pawlikowski is out cold and this one is all over! Munduruku climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Poritambe Munduruku!
Poritambe Munduruku thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws XIV NYE
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Harrington shoots in but no luck this time.
Harrington checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Harrington scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Harrington landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Munduruku felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Munduruku tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrington tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Harrington is putting a hurting on Munduruku here, landing some big shots from side control.
Munduruku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Munduruku takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Munduruku is looking to reverse the position.
The strikes coming from Harrington are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Harrington wants to control but Munduruku is keeping him busy. #T1#
Harrington sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Munduruku is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Harrington is looking to take a break and control but Munduruku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrington misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Harrington cracks Munduruku with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Munduruku can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harrington is looking to take a break and control but Munduruku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harrington looks up at the clock and then as Munduruku takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harrington smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2#
Harrington is putting a hurting on Munduruku here, landing some big shots from side control.
Munduruku parries the strikes from Harrington easily there. Harrington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Munduruku to escape.
Munduruku takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Munduruku is trying to get back to half guard.
Harrington remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Munduruku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harrington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Munduruku is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Harrington is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Munduruku is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Harrington misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Harrington wants to control but Munduruku is keeping him busy.
Harrington working the ground and pound from side control.
Munduruku can't do much from the bottom here.
Munduruku tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
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.
We've been hearing good reports from Harrington's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Harrington lands a nice forearm strike.
Munduruku can't do much from the bottom here.
Harrington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munduruku keeps working.
Munduruku is trying to improve his position.
Harrington is looking to take a break and control but Munduruku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munduruku taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Harrington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Harrington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harrington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Munduruku can do to turn this around?
Harrington goes for a double leg but Munduruku avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Munduruku continues to drive forward.
Munduruku dodges an elbow strike from Harrington.
Harrington lands a nice elbow.
Harrington is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Munduruku tries to work over Harrington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harrington is working for takedown but Munduruku is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Harrington. 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.
Harrington is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Harrington gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Harrington is trying to control the action in half guard but Munduruku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Munduruku has hold of Harrington's hands but Harrington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Munduruku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harrington connects with a nice short shot to Munduruku's temple.
Munduruku taking some punishment here, with Harrington in his half guard.
Harrington is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Munduruku is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Harrington connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Harrington trying to control but Munduruku is having none of it.
Munduruku tries to lock up and control but Harrington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Harrington working Munduruku over with strikes here.
Munduruku is looking to improve his position but Harrington isn't that keen on the idea.
Harrington landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tony Harrington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harrington working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munduruku tries to lock up and control but Harrington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Harrington looking to control but Munduruku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harrington prevents Munduruku from getting the reversal.
Harrington looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T3#
Munduruku keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harrington lands with some strikes.
Munduruku is wriggling around trying to escape.
Harrington lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Harrington raining down shots from the mount!
Munduruku is desperately trying to improve his position but Harrington has a good base and remains in mount.
Harrington breaks from Munduruku's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Munduruku is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Harrington breaks from Munduruku's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Harrington controlling from mount.
Harrington wants to control the pace but Munduruku is squirming around nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrington lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Harrington looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Harrington controlling the position easily from mount.
Harrington lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Harrington dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Munduruku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Harrington moves into the clinch.
Munduruku drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Munduruku blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Harrington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harrington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munduruku throws a leg kick but Harrington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Munduruku. Harrington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harrington moves in looking to clinch but Munduruku pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Munduruku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#KD#
Harrington lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Munduruku sprawling to the canvas. Harrington follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Munduruku hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrington missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Munduruku tries to roll over but Harrington keeps him under control.
Harrington performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Harrington moves nicely into side control.
Munduruku is trying to control Harrington's posture but Harrington avoids it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Munduruku is trying to get back to half guard.
Harrington is working Munduruku over with some ground and pound from side control.
Harrington looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Munduruku is avoiding damage well.
Munduruku tries to buck Harrington off but Harrington is having none of it.
Harrington cracks Munduruku with a big elbow.
Harrington working the ground and pound.
Harrington controlling the position from side mount.
Harrington scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Munduruku is trying to improve his position.
Tony Harrington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harrington happy to just control the position for now.
Harrington's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Munduruku is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Harrington is controlling him well.
Munduruku is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poritambe Munduruku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrington slips under a jab.
Harrington shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Harrington drives through with a takedown into Munduruku's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Harrington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Harrington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harrington 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Harrington! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munduruku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Munduruku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. My Cake did well to prevent Munduruku getting side control.
Munduruku looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
My Cake is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Munduruku is working for a submission of some sort.
Munduruku slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munduruku stops My Cake from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Munduruku connects with a nice short shot to My Cake's temple. #T1#
My Cake pushes Munduruku off looking to stand but Munduruku dives back in and keeps control.
My Cake is trying to control but can't.
Munduruku thows a huge punch but My Cake dodges it nicely.
Munduruku lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Munduruku prevents My Cake from standing back up.
My Cake punching from the bottom.
Munduruku slows the pace down in half guard.
Munduruku trying to mount his opponent but My Cake defends it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
My Cake is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Munduruku there.
Munduruku landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Munduruku is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as My Cake blocks the leg kick.
#TD2#
Munduruku shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Munduruku showed some decent athleticism there.
My Cake holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
My Cake trying to control from the bottom.
My Cake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for My Cake.
Munduruku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Munduruku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with My Cake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Munduruku lands a couple of elbows.
My Cake is trying to control the position but Munduruku postures up. #T4#
Munduruku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Munduruku landing some decent shots from guard.
Munduruku stays in close to My Cake's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Poritambe Munduruku dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
My Cake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Munduruku counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Munduruku tries to score a body lock takedown but My Cake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Munduruku - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Munduruku lands a takedown into guard.
Munduruku is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Munduruku trying to move into half guard but instead My Cake has managed to sweep!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My Cake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Munduruku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munduruku looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Munduruku has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Munduruku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Munduruku keeping moving, preventing My Cake from controlling successfully.
Munduruku has his hands on My Cake's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
My Cake throwing strikes from guard but Munduruku blocks nicely.
Munduruku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Munduruku can do anything to dispel that myth.
Munduruku pulls My Cake in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
My Cake throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Munduruku counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Munduruku trying to pass the guard but My Cake defending well.
My Cake trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
My Cake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Munduruku.
Munduruku scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Munduruku working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on My Cake's thigh. My Cake counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Munduruku connects with a couple of short punches.
Munduruku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munduruku lands a couple of elbows.
Poritambe Munduruku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munduruku working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of My Cake's head.
My Cake wants to sweep here but Munduruku controlling him for the moment.
Munduruku sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Munduruku cracks My Cake with a solid left hand.
Munduruku cracks My Cake with a solid left hand.
Munduruku scoring with some ground and pound.
Munduruku working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Munduruku wants to pass the guard but My Cake is keeping the position.
Munduruku content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Munduruku content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Poritambe Munduruku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Munduruku shoots in and gets a takedown into My Cake's guard.#ROC2#My Cake is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
My Cake trying to keep a closed guard but Munduruku is proving a slippery customer.
Munduruku lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh My Cake is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Munduruku makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Munduruku won't allow My Cake to get back to his feet.
Munduruku arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! My Cake's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Poritambe Munduruku!
A relieved looking Poritambe Munduruku 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:
Empire: GP145 Grand Finale
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munduruku misses with a hook
#TD#
and Almeida counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Almeida.
Almeida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Almeida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Munduruku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munduruku 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.#SUB#
Almeida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Almeida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munduruku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Almeida.
Munduruku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Almeida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Almeida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munduruku is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Munduruku can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Almeida postures up in Munduruku's guard and throws a big left but Munduruku blocks it.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Munduruku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeida advances position into side control!
Munduruku pushes Almeida away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Almeida gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Munduruku is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Almeida is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Munduruku is trying to escape and Almeida transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Munduruku is forced to tap! Nice work there by Almeida! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Almeida! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munduruku misses with a body punch
and Genova counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Munduruku gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Genova is looking to break free of the clinch but Munduruku has double underhooks.
Genova tries to score a body lock takedown but Munduruku shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Munduruku has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Genova clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Genova is trying to shake Munduruku off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Munduruku won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.#TD#
Munduruku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Genova did well to prevent Munduruku getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munduruku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Genova gets back to full guard.
Munduruku knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Genova on the ground.
Genova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Genova should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Munduruku controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Genova will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1##SUB2#
Genova is looking for a triangle but Munduruku pushes his legs off easily.
Genova working a defensive guard here.
Munduruku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Genova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Munduruku manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Genova decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Munduruku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Genova looks for a takedown but Munduruku sprawls well.
Genova fails with the takedown#TD#
and Munduruku decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Genova's guard.#ES2#
Genova pushes Munduruku off and scrambles back to his feet.
Poritambe Munduruku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Genova.
Genova looks winded!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Munduruku moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Genova decides to pull guard.
Munduruku prevents Genova from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munduruku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munduruku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Munduruku looking to pass the guard.
Genova wants to sweep here but Munduruku controlling him for the moment.
Genova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munduruku's guard. #REVB##T3#
Genova being controlled here momentarily.
Munduruku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Genova is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munduruku wants to control but Genova passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Genova 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.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Munduruku has his hands clasped together around Genova's back. He's all about the action.
Genova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Genova dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Genova moves into the clinch.
Munduruku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Munduruku gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Genova gets full guard.#SUB2#
Genova had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Munduruku defends it easily.
Munduruku scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Munduruku lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eric Genova has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munduruku throws an elbow that misses. Genova uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Munduruku's guard. Nice move by Genova!#REVB#
Munduruku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Genova is looking to stand up but Munduruku won't let him. #T1##SU2#
Genova stands up and waves to Munduruku to follow him.
Genova shoots in for a takedown but Munduruku shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Genova moves into the clinch.
Munduruku changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Genova fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Genova is defended easily by Munduruku.
Munduruku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Genova checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Munduruku misses with a two punch combination.
Genova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from Munduruku. No joy for Genova on that attempt.
Poritambe Munduruku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Genova.
Genova is breathing heavily.
Munduruku tries to clinch up but Genova circles away and keeps his distance.
Genova dives in and grabs Munduruku's left leg, looking for a takedown. Munduruku pushes down on Genova's head and hops out.
Munduruku is looking to counter the offense by Genova and move into the clinch.
Genova shoots in for a takedown but Munduruku shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2##CL#
Munduruku rushes Genova and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Genova has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Munduruku uses from the top position.
Genova trying to keep a closed guard but Munduruku is proving a slippery customer.
Munduruku looking to pass the guard.
Genova is trying to control the position but Munduruku postures up.
Munduruku stands up over Genova, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Munduruku postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Munduruku content to stall in guard here.
Munduruku distracts Genova with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Munduruku seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Munduruku postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Munduruku connects with a couple of short punches.
Munduruku throwing strikes from guard but Genova blocks nicely.
Munduruku keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Genova's head.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Munduruku postures up.
Munduruku stands up over Genova, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Munduruku landing with the ground and pound.
Munduruku looking to sit in guard and control but Genova gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Munduruku keeping moving, preventing Genova from controlling successfully.
Genova trying to stand up but can't free himself from Munduruku's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Genova wants to control from the top but Munduruku keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Poritambe Munduruku dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Munduruku has closed the distance and engaged Genova in a clinch.
Genova prevents the takedown attempt.
Munduruku prevents Genova from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Munduruku is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Genova can't fight it off and eventually Munduruku manages to take the fight to the floor. Genova looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Genova managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Munduruku manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Munduruku 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.#T1#
Munduruku on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Munduruku tries to get out of the position.
Genova throwing strikes but missing.
Munduruku wants to improve his position but instead Genova has moved into half guard.
Genova trying to control from half guard but Munduruku is working away. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Munduruku missing with punches from the bottom.
Genova trying to control from half guard but Munduruku is working away.
Munduruku trying to control but Genova postures up.
Genova wants to control but Munduruku is keeping him busy.
Genova might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Munduruku haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Munduruku is trying to maintain the position but Genova is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Poritambe Munduruku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Munduruku moves into the clinch.
Munduruku can't find room to land a body shot as Genova controls the action.
Genova prevents a body shot from Munduruku. #TD#
Munduruku gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Genova regains guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Genova looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Munduruku has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Munduruku postures up in Genova's guard and throws a big left but Genova blocks it.
Genova keeping moving, preventing Munduruku from controlling successfully.
Munduruku postures up.
Munduruku works over Genova with some ground and pound from guard.
Genova controls Munduruku momentarily but Munduruku frees himself. #T4#
Munduruku trying to control but Genova is working from the bottom.
Genova working a defensive guard here.
Munduruku trying to control but Genova is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Genova fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Genova throws a sloppy head kick and Munduruku moves out of range easily. #CL#
Munduruku moves into the clinch successfully.
Munduruku gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Genova.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poritambe Munduruku showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Munduruku 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poritambe Munduruku!
Eric Genova spoke after the fight, saying 'Poop'. |
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