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Event:
OFK 347 - Boles Vs Jaroslav
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Drozd swings for the body but Bezerra moves out of range.
Drozd throws a series of punches but Bezerra moves out of range.
Drozd takes a swing at Bezerra's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Drozd. Those never looked like landing.
Bezerra moves out of range of the strikes.
Bezerra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drozd pinned against the cage. Drozd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Drozd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezerra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bezerra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Drozd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drozd misses the shot to the body.
Bezerra is looking to counter punch.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bezerra.
Drozd throws a head kick that misses.
Drozd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bezerra.
Bezerra takes one to the side of the head.
Bezerra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drozd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bezerra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bezerra tries to move into range but Drozd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Drozd does it's job there.
Drozd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bezerra just misses with a punch to the body.
Drozd slips a jab from Bezerra.#T2#
Bezerra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drozd throws a sloppy head kick and Bezerra moves out of range easily.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bezerra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drozd scores with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Bezerra. Beautiful body shot.
Drozd fails to land with a series of punches.
Bezerra swings for the body but Drozd moves out of range.
Bezerra slips under a jab.
Drozd with a nice cross.
Drozd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bezerra.
Bezerra shoots in but Drozd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Drozd. #T3#
Bezerra dives in and grabs Drozd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drozd pushes down on Bezerra's head and hops out.
Drozd throws a sloppy head kick and Bezerra moves out of range easily.
Bezerra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Drozd does it's job there.
Drozd just misses with a punch to the body.
Drozd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drozd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bezerra loads up on a big right hand but Drozd slips the punch.
Drozd throws a big counter head kick but Bezerra avoids it with no problem.
Miroslav Drozd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drozd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drozd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bezerra gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No luck for Bezerra with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Bezerra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Drozd's half guard.#T4#
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!
Bezerra content to control rather than advance.
Drozd is trying to stand.
Bezerra wants to take a breather but Drozd is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Bezerra.
Bezerra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drozd wants to get back to his feet.
Bezerra has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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. Bezerra connects with a nice short shot to Drozd's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Drozd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bezerra with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drozd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drozd cracks Bezerra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Drozd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bezerra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drozd lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD#
Bezerra closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drozd to the mat! Drozd manages to get full guard.
Bezerra controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#ES2#
Drozd uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Drozd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Drozd misses with the combination.
Drozd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bezerra on the side of the head. #T1#
Bezerra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drozd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Drozd misses with a double jab.
Bezerra lands a nice looking body shot.
Drozd misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bezerra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drozd misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Bezerra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drozd lands with a hook. Bezerra tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bezerra blocks a head kick by Drozd.
Drozd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drozd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Bezerra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Drozd.#T2#
Bezerra throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drozd swings for the body but Bezerra moves out of range.
Bezerra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drozd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bezerra counters with a stiff right hand.
Drozd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bezerra.
Drozd throws a right and a left that Bezerra avoids nicely.
Drozd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bezerra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drozd misses with a looping right.#TD#
Drozd tries to sprawl but Bezerra drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Drozd scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bezerra manages to mount him!
Bezerra fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bezerra lands a big shot there that rocks Drozd but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Drozd is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T3#
BOOM! Bezerra connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC#Drozd is rocked!
Drozd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bezerra working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Drozd is still in real trouble! Can Bezerra finish him?
Bezerra scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bezerra looking to control and managing it successfully.
Drozd takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Bezerra's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erasmo Bezerra!
A victorious Erasmo Bezerra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SPFT #9
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Niaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Bezerra keeps the fight on the outside.
Bezerra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Niaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Niaz with that takedown attempt.
Niaz is looking to clinch.
Niaz tries to clinch
and Bezerra counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Bezerra gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezerra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Niaz's head. #T1##SUB2#
Bezerra is working for a kimura but Niaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Bezerra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bezerra lands strikes from half guard.
Niaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bezerra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Niaz taking some punishment here, with Bezerra in his half guard. #SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezerra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Bezerra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Niaz keeps working. #SUB#
Niaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bezerra pulls his head out easily.
Niaz is not content to let Bezerra control the position.
Bezerra controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bezerra lands a nice short elbow.
Bezerra looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bezerra takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Niaz wants to control but Bezerra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Niaz is refusing to be controlled, as Bezerra sits in half guard.
Niaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bezerra has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Niaz defend it? Bezerra steps over the head and cranks it - Niaz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bezerra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erasmo Bezerra!
Erasmo Bezerra is the new lightweight champion!
Erasmo Bezerra thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SPFT #5
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Bezerra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benoit.
Bezerra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benoit scores with a push kick.
Benoit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Benoit lands with a right hand.
Benoit looks for the body kick but Bezerra saw that one coming.
Bezerra is looking to counter punch.
Benoit misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Bezerra finds it's target.#KD2#
Benoit lands a big uppercut and Bezerra crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bezerra looks OK. Benoit waves Bezerra back to his feet!#ROC2#Bezerra is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benoit loads up on a big right hand but Bezerra slips the punch.
Oh Bezerra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benoit looks to land a right hand but Bezerra moved out of range.
Bezerra seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Benoit misses.
Benoit throws a leg kick but Bezerra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bezerra shoots for a takedown but Benoit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bezerra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bezerra shoots in but no luck this time.
Benoit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bezerra avoids the body shot from Benoit.
Christ Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bezerra lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Benoit misses.
It looked like Bezerra was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Benoit.
Bezerra scores with a jab.
Bezerra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Erasmo Bezerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD#
Bezerra scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bezerra seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benoit trying to hold on to Bezerra's head to control him but Bezerra postures up.
#SUB#
Bezerra is looking for a kimura but Benoit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bezerra to get the leverage.
Benoit is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bezerra trying to control from half guard but Benoit is working away. #T2#
Bezerra trying to control the pace.
Benoit trying to control from the bottom.
Bezerra is pressing down on Benoit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benoit is holding on for now. #SUB#
Bezerra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benoit is just riding it out for now. Bezerra eventually gives up the hold.
Benoit trying to hold on to Bezerra's head to control him but Bezerra postures up.
#T3#
Benoit is positioning himself well to prevent Bezerra advancing to mount.
Bezerra trying to control from half guard but Benoit is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bezerra is thwarting Benoit's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bezerra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benoit is fending him off so far but Bezerra persists. Nope, Benoit circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bezerra throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Benoit was covering up waiting for the punch and Bezerra finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bezerra chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Benoit pulls Bezerra in close to prevent any damage.
Benoit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bezerra throwing strikes but missing.
Bezerra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Bezerra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bezerra lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bezerra is in close to Benoit's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christ Benoit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Benoit misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bezerra counter with a right hand.
Bezerra digs a good hook to Benoit's body.
Bezerra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benoit throws a right hand that misses
and Benoit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bezerra.#ROC#Benoit is rocked!
BOOM! Bezerra lands a beautiful left hook that drops Benoit. Benoit tries to recover but Bezerra is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Benoit lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erasmo Bezerra!
During a confident post fight interview, Erasmo Bezerra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SPFT #2
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Bezerra gets a takedown into half guard.
Schlong tries to roll over but Bezerra keeps him under control.
Schlong wants to get back to full guard but Bezerra has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schlong keeps trying to improve his position.
Schlong wants to control but Bezerra is having none of it.
Bezerra postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Schlong looks a forlorn figure.
Schlong is looking to improve his position but Bezerra isn't that keen on the idea.
Bezerra lands a couple of good shots and Schlong has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schlong takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Schlong is trying to break free.
Bezerra scores with punches to the body. #T1#
Bezerra controlling well, preventing Schlong from escaping the position.
Bezerra seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Bezerra looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Bezerra is looking for the choke from the back position but Schlong is controlling his hands well.
Schlong prevents Bezerra from getting a body triangle.
Schlong tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bezerra lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Schlong is rocked!
Bezerra unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Schlong wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Bezerra celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erasmo Bezerra!
Erasmo Bezerra thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Kozlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bezerra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bezerra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kozlov at a distance.
Bezerra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bezerra jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bezerra lands a jab to Kozlov's midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bezerra.
Bezerra lands a head shot.
Bezerra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bezerra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov swings widly with a right hand
and Bezerra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut.
Kozlov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kozlov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kozlov throws a right hand that misses
and Bezerra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bezerra lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bezerra 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.
Good shot there by Bezerra.#T1#
Kozlov misses with a takedown
and Bezerra counters with a stiff right hand.
Kozlov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kozlov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bezerra to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#Kozlov is rocked!
A cross from Bezerra lands.
Kozlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bezerra finish him?#TD#
Bezerra drives through with a takedown into Kozlov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bezerra wants to control from the top but Kozlov keeps moving.
Kozlov controls Bezerra momentarily but Bezerra frees himself.
Kozlov seems to have recovered his senses.
Bezerra throwing strikes but missing.
Bezerra engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kozlov is trying to control the position but Bezerra postures up. #T2#
Bezerra is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kozlov is trying to control the position but Bezerra postures up.
Kozlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Bezerra gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov missing with punches from the bottom.
Bezerra wants to take a breather but Kozlov is having none of it.
Bezerra is thwarting Kozlov's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Bezerra is working for a kimura but Kozlov is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Kozlov is trying to maintain the position but Bezerra is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bezerra scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bezerra is stalling here. Kozlov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bezerra seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kozlov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kozlov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bezerra on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bezerra wants to control but Kozlov postures up.#T4#
Kozlov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kozlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bezerra keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlov is putting a hurting on Bezerra here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kozlov grinds an elbow into Bezerra's temple.
Kozlov working the head and body with strikes.
Bezerra is looking to reverse the position.
Bezerra manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kozlov working the head and body with strikes.
Kozlov throwing shots but Bezerra is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Bezerra dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kozlov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bezerra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kozlov scores with a nice head shot.#TD2#
Kozlov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bezerra is trying to defend but Kozlov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kozlov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kozlov wants to pass to mount but Bezerra is defending the position.
Kozlov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov throwing shots but Bezerra is blocking nicely.
Kozlov misses with a head shot. Bezerra uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kozlov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1##SUB#
Kozlov stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Bezerra has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Kozlov manages to get his head free but now Bezerra has transitioned to an armbar! Kozlov grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Bezerra! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erasmo Bezerra!
Erasmo Bezerra seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Bezerra. No joy for Bandicoot on that attempt.
Bandicoot misses with a takedown attempt - Bezerra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crush Bandicoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandicoot misses with a takedown attempt
letting Bezerra counter with a right hand.
Erasmo Bezerra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crush Bandicoot.
Bandicoot looks winded!
Bezerra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bandicoot shoots in for a double leg but Bezerra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bandicoot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bezerra counter with a right hand.
Bezerra works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bezerra jabs Bandicoot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bandicoot closes the distance and clinches up with Bezerra, looking for a takedown. Bandicoot pushes Bezerra against the cage but Bezerra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Bezerra looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bandicoot!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandicoot is being controlled here.
Bezerra scores with punches from side control.
Bezerra is putting a hurting on Bandicoot here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bezerra wants to control but Bandicoot is keeping him busy. #T1#
Bandicoot is looking to regain half guard here but Bezerra keeps moving and retains side control.
Bandicoot is still trying to improve position.
A lull in the action here as Bezerra stalls from top position.
Bandicoot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bezerra pulls his head out easily.
Bezerra is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bezerra drops an elbow to the side of Bandicoot's head. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bezerra pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bandicoot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezerra punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bezerra fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bezerra lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bandicoot hang on?
Bezerra 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.
Bezerra has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bandicoot takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bezerra prevents Bandicoot from getting the reversal.
Bezerra looking to finish Bandicoot with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bandicoot!
Bezerra with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Bandicoot is rocked!
Bezerra lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bandicoot is still in real trouble! Can Bezerra finish him?
Bezerra lands a big elbow.
Bezerra connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bandicoot is trying to escape the mount.
Bezerra scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Bandicoot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bandicoot in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bandicoot is looking to get to half guard.
Bandicoot taking shots to the head.
Bezerra softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Bandicoot is out cold! Bezerra jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erasmo Bezerra!
Erasmo Bezerra seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 260
Date: Jun 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Bezerra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bezerra changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Erasmo Bezerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bezerra blocks a jab.
Oosthuizen needs to keep his hands up - Bezerra had a free shot at his head there.
Good exchange - Bezerra coming out on top.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bezerra.
Oosthuizen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oosthuizen throws a hook but Bezerra avoids it easily.
Oosthuizen lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Oosthuizen closes the distance and pushes Bezerra back into the cage.
Oosthuizen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bezerra is defending well for now.
Bezerra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oosthuizen smiles and moves away.
Bezerra lands with an overhand left.
Oosthuizen lands a jab to the nose.
Bezerra slips a straight right by Oosthuizen .
Bezerra takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bezerra connects with a jab.
Bezerra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Oosthuizen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Bezerra cracks Oosthuizen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bezerra blocks a jab.
Oosthuizen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oosthuizen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bezerras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oosthuizen scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Bezerra tries to keep at a distance but Oosthuizen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bezerra goes for a takedown attempt but Oosthuizen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Francis Oosthuizen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erasmo Bezerra.#CL#
Oosthuizen clinches with his opponent.
Bezerra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oosthuizen leaning against his opponent.
Bezerra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oosthuizen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oosthuizen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oosthuizen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bezerra uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##TD2#
Bezerra gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bezerra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bezerra controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oosthuizen keeping full guard, as Bezerra tries to pass.
Oosthuizen is looking to stand up but Bezerra isn't so interested in that idea.
Bezerra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oosthuizen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bezerra wants to control from the top but Oosthuizen keeps moving. #T3##ES#
Oosthuizen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bezerra has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
Bezerra has Oosthuizen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oosthuizen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oosthuizen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oosthuizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bezerra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oosthuizen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oosthuizen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bezerra is keeping busy.
Bezerra is working for takedown but Oosthuizen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oosthuizen gets underhooks to prevent Bezerra's takedown attempt.
Oosthuizen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bezerra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oosthuizen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bezerra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Oosthuizen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bezerra throws a head punch that misses.
Bezerra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Bezerra is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Oosthuizen can't fight it off and eventually Bezerra manages to take the fight to the floor. Oosthuizen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oosthuizen is controlling Bezerra's posture.
Oosthuizen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Oosthuizen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bezerra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oosthuizen has managed to get both his arms back between Bezerra's legs - danger averted.
Oosthuizen 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Oosthuizen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Oosthuizen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bezerra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bezerra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oosthuizen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bezerra can do to turn this around?
Oosthuizen thuds his right hand into Bezerra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Oosthuizen . No joy for Bezerra on that attempt.
Oosthuizen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oosthuizen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oosthuizen blocks a jab.
Oosthuizen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good shot there by Oosthuizen .
Bezerra slips a straight right by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Oosthuizen pushes Bezerra up against the cage in a clinch.
Oosthuizen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bezerra fails to land.
Bezerra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oosthuizen after a bit of a struggle.
Bezerra managing to block the knees to the body from Oosthuizen .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oosthuizen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bezerra is defending well for now.
Oosthuizen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Oosthuizen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oosthuizen . #T1#
Bezerra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Bezerra has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oosthuizen uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Oosthuizen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bezerra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oosthuizen has managed to get both his arms back between Bezerra's legs - danger averted.
Oosthuizen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bezerra trying to control the position.
Bezerra lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Oosthuizen controls Bezerra momentarily but Bezerra frees himself.
Oosthuizen wants to get back to his feet but Bezerra is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Bezerra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oosthuizen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bezerra sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oosthuizen wants to stand but Bezerra is controlling the position.
Oosthuizen trying to control the position.
Erasmo Bezerra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bezerra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Bezerra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oosthuizen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bezerra wants to control from the top but Oosthuizen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bezerra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oosthuizen throws out the jab.
Oosthuizen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab by Bezerra.
Bezerra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oosthuizen 's hands.#TD2#
Bezerra gets the takedown into side control.
Bezerra postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB2#
Bezerra working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bezerra postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T4#
Bezerra happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Bezerra thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bezerra is staying tight to Oosthuizen 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bezerra tries to score with some ground and pound. Oosthuizen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Bezerra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bezerra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oosthuizen to score with a decent uppercut.
Oosthuizen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bezerra. That did some damage!
Bezerra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oosthuizen .
Bezerra with the counter takedown but Oosthuizen avoids it easily.
Oosthuizen misses with the combination.
Bezerra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bezerra misses with a left hand
and Oosthuizen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bezerra cracks a nice hook into Oosthuizen 's ribs.
Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bezerra.
Francis Oosthuizen is winning the standup battle so far.
Bezerra throws out a loose jab but Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oosthuizen slips a straight right by Bezerra.
Oosthuizen wants to clinch up but Bezerra keeps it at a distance.
Bezerra slips under a jab from Oosthuizen .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oosthuizen throws an overhand right that lands on Bezerra's shoulder, as Bezerra tries to avoid the shot.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch but Bezerra moves out of range.
Oosthuizen looks to land a right hand but Bezerra moved out of range.
Oosthuizen ducks under a wild hook from Bezerra.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bezerra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oosthuizen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bezerra swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
The fighters circling - Bezerra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oosthuizen walks into a straight right hand from Bezerra.
Bezerra connects with the punch.
Oosthuizen misses with a straight left.
And Bezerra tries to counter it with a takedown but Oosthuizen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bezerra lands a jab to Oosthuizen 's midsection.
Bezerra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Francis Oosthuizen has been cut.
Francis Oosthuizen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bezerra throws a body punch but Oosthuizen moves out of range.
Oosthuizen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oosthuizen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oosthuizen walks into a left hand.
Oosthuizen wants to clinch up but Bezerra keeps it at a distance.
Oosthuizen wants to clinch up but Bezerra keeps it at a distance.
Oosthuizen throws a chopping leg kick but Bezerra manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bezerra misses with a looping left.
Oosthuizen ducks under a wild hook from Bezerra.
Oosthuizen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bezerra.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Oosthuizen rushes Bezerra and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bezerra.
Bezerra looking for a takedown. #T2#
Oosthuizen lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bezerra.
Oosthuizen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bezerra is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oosthuizen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oosthuizen lands an uppercut.
Oosthuizen has a couple of punches blocked by Bezerra.
Bezerra blocking some punches.
Oosthuizen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bezerra.
Bezerra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oosthuizen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Francis Oosthuizen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erasmo Bezerra.
Oosthuizen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bezerra.
Bezerra has a couple of punches blocked by Oosthuizen .
Bezerra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oosthuizen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bezerra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oosthuizen tries to work over Bezerra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oosthuizen lands an uppercut.
Bezerra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oosthuizen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oosthuizen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bezerra.
Bezerra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Bezerra scores with a takedown into Oosthuizen 's guard.
Bezerra working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Bezerra wants to control from the top but Oosthuizen keeps moving.
Bezerra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bezerra prevents Oosthuizen from getting back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oosthuizen is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bezerra tries to strike from the bottom.
#SU#
Oosthuizen gets to his feet. Bezerra looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bezerra lands a slapping body shot.
Bezerra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Bezerra shoots in looking for a takedown. Oosthuizen tries to sprawl out of it but Bezerra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oosthuizen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bezerra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice uppercut there from Oosthuizen .
Bezerra slips a jab from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen scores with a three punch combo!
#CL#
Oosthuizen closes the distance and clinches.
Oosthuizen throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bezerra is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bezerra takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bezerra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Bezerra tightens his grip and picks Oosthuizen up, before dumping him to the ground. Oosthuizen manages to land in guard.
Oosthuizen is pulling down on Bezerra's head. It's preventing any offense from Bezerra, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Oosthuizen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oosthuizen 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Oosthuizen !
A relieved looking Francis Oosthuizen 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 247
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Bezerra tries for a takedown but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holloway ducks under a wild hook from Bezerra.
A jab from Bezerra misses.
Bezerra takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holloway misses with a low kick.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holloway as he avoids it easily.
Holloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bezerra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holloway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holloway with a nice cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bezerra shoots in but no luck this time.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erasmo Bezerra.
Bezerra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Holloways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Holloway throws a shot from downtown. Bezerra moves away and avoids it.
Bezerra checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holloway misses with a leg kick.
Holloway thuds a left hand into Bezerra's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bezerra throws a looping overhand right but Holloway ducks down to avoid it.
Holloway tries to clinch but Bezerra moves out of range.
Holloway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bezerra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holloway defends it nicely.#T1#
Holloway is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Holloway lands a jab to Bezerra's midsection.
Holloway lands a jab to the nose.
Holloway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holloway tries to clinch but Bezerra moves out of range.
Holloway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bezerra.
Holloway tries to clinch up.
Bezerra keeps the fight on the outside.
Bezerra lands with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holloway.
Bezerra misses with a hook.
Bezerra misses with a wild body shot.
Bezerra lands with a nice body punch.
Holloway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Nonce Hunters in the buildup to the fight.
Holloway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bezerra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Holloway tries to bum rush Bezerra with a series of wild strikes but Bezerra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Max Holloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bezerra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holloway defends it nicely.#T2#
Bezerra connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Holloway pushes Bezerra up against the cage in a clinch.
Holloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Bezerra has clasped his hands together around Holloway's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The strikes coming from Bezerra are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Holloway regains half guard, as Bezerra was trying to land strikes.
Holloway avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bezerra. #SUB2#
Bezerra is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bezerra trying to control from Holloway's half guard. Holloway has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Holloway keeping moving, preventing Bezerra from controlling successfully.
Bezerra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holloway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bezerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holloway is pulling down on Bezerra's head to control his posture.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bezerra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bezerra landing with the ground and pound. #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.
Bezerra cracks Holloway with a solid left hand.
Holloway working a defensive guard here.
Bezerra trying to control but Holloway is working from the bottom.
Bezerra might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holloway haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Holloway being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bezerra misses with a takedown attempt - Holloway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erasmo Bezerra will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bezerra scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bezerra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holloway avoids it really well and circles away.
Bezerra cracks a nice hook into Holloway's ribs.
Bezerra keeps the fight on the outside.
Bezerra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Holloway tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Bezerra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bezerra has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Holloway is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bezerra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bezerra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Bezerra misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holloway moves away from the strike by Bezerra.
Holloway is looking to clinch but Bezerra is avoiding it.
Holloway scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bezerra.
Holloway avoids the body shot from Bezerra.
Bezerra jabs at Holloway's body.#T1#
Holloway misses with a low kick.
Holloway moves out of range as Bezerra strikes.
Holloway slips a jab from Bezerra.
Bezerra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holloway.
Holloway appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Holloway thuds his right hand into Bezerra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Holloway tries to clinch but Bezerra moves out of range.
Bezerra keeps the fight on the outside.
Holloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bezerra.
Bezerra keeps the fight on the outside.
Holloway shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bezerra misses with a straight right.
Bezerra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holloway pinned against the cage. Holloway gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erasmo Bezerra.#CL#
Holloway moves into the clinch successfully.
Bezerra blocks an uppercut.
Bezerra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holloway smiles and moves away.
Holloway walks into a left hand. #T2#
Bezerra moves out of range of the body kick.
Bezerra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bezerra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Holloway is rocked!
Holloway throws a series of punches but Bezerra avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Holloway.
Holloway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bezerra.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Bezerra avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage. #BC#
Holloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bezerra misses with a body shot.
Holloway looks to score with a jab to the body but Bezerra is just out of range.
Bezerra looks to land a left hand but Holloway moved out of range nicely.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bezerra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bezerra throws the left hand but Holloway avoids the punch easily.
Holloway lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bezerra takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3#
Holloway wants to clinch up but Bezerra keeps it at a distance.
Holloway is looking to clinch.
Bezerra shoots in but no luck this time.
Holloway wants to slow Bezerra down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Bezerra misses the target.
Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bezerra.
Nice body punch from Holloway. #CL#
Holloway clinches with his opponent.
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bezerra backwards.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike.
Holloway is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bezerra misses with a body punch.
Bezerra has Holloway pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holloway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bezerra is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Holloway is defending well.
Bezerra is breathing heavily.
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Bezerra tries to score a body lock takedown but Holloway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holloway misses with a punch on the inside.
Holloway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Bezerra is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holloway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holloway taking a breather.
Bezerra tries to score a body lock takedown but Holloway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bezerra is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Holloway is defending well.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holloway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Holloway.
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Holloway tries a body shot but Bezerra blocks it.
A short left from Holloway.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike.
Holloway prevents the takedown attempt.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway lands a body punch.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bezerra backwards.
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway swings wildly with an uppercut but Bezerra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holloway lands with a short shot to the head.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Holloway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Holloway dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bezerra walks into a jab.
Bezerra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bezerra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bezerra throws out a powerful jab.
Bezerra keeps the fight on the outside.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Bezerra circles away.
#CL#
Holloway clinches with his opponent.
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bezerra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holloway after a bit of a struggle.
Bezerra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holloway avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holloway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Holloway.
A short uppercut from Holloway.
Bezerra wants to take the fight to the mat but Holloway manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erasmo Bezerra.
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bezerra backwards.
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!
Holloway lands a left hand.
Holloway gets through Bezerra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bezerras head.
Holloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bezerra backwards. #ROC#Bezerra is rocked!
Bezerra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike.
Bezerra is still on wobbly legs! Can Holloway finish him?#T1##BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Bezerra shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Holloway is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Holloway is defending against the submission attempts here by Bezerra.
Bezerra seems to have recovered his senses.
Bezerra is thwarting Holloway's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bezerra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Bezerra seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Holloway wants to get back to his feet.
Holloway avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bezerra.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezerra missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Bezerra is working for a kimura but Holloway is defending it quite comfortably.
Holloway is trying to control but can't.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bezerra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holloway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bezerra lunges at Holloway with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holloway's hand. #T3#
Holloway keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Holloway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bezerra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holloway's hands.
Bezerra misses with a takedown attempt - Holloway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch but Bezerra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holloway is looking to clinch but Bezerra is avoiding it.
Bezerra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bezerra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holloway was well out of range. Poor timing from Bezerra.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bezerra. Holloway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holloway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holloway lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bezerra takes a step back to recover.
Holloway connects with a looping right hand.
Holloway lands with a straight right. Bezerra didn't see that one coming.
Holloway tests Bezerra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Holloway.
Holloway is looking to clinch.
Holloway digs a good body shot into Bezerra's ribs.#T4#
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bezerra was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
Bezerra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holloway moves away.
Bezerra swats away the attempt to clinch by Holloway.
Bezerra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bezerra on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holloway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bezerra can do to turn this around?
Holloway throws a body punch but Bezerra moves out of range.
Bezerra tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bezerra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway tries to clinch up.
Holloway tries to clinch but Bezerra is having none of it.
Holloway tries to clinch but Bezerra is having none of it. #TD2#
Bezerra drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Holloway sneaks out the side door and pushes Bezerra away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Good exchange - Holloway coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Holloway showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holloway 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Holloway!
Max Holloway 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 240
Date: Mar 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Bezerra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adee. Adee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've been informed that Adee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bezerra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adee circles away.
Adee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adee throws a low kick but Bezerra moves out of range easily.
Bezerra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Erasmo Bezerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adee lands a nice hook to Bezerra's body. Bezerra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adee stuns Bezerra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adee throws a lazy uppercut
and Bezerra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Adee has managed to clinch.
Bezerra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adee misses with some punches.
Bezerra tries to score a body lock takedown but Adee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bezerra tries a body shot but Adee blocks it.
Bezerra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adee.
Bezerra 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.
Adee tries to throw a body punch but Bezerra avoids it by throwing Adee back against the cage.
Bezerra has Adee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Bezerra tightens his grip and picks Adee up, before dumping him to the ground. Adee manages to land in guard.
Adee has his feet on Bezerra's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bezerra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Adee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Adee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bezerra tries to work over Adee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bezerra lands with a left to the head.
Adee misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Adee.
A short right from Adee on the inside. #TD#
Bezerra jumps guard and drags Adee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Bezerra has an active guard here but Adee has managed to pass into half guard.
Adee wants to stand but Bezerra has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SU2#
Adee decides to return to a standing position. #T2#
A punch lands to the side of Bezerra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bezerra scores with a sloppy right hand. Adee should have avoided that one.
Bezerra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bezerra tests Adee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bezerra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arriorus Adee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bezerra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Adee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bezerra shoots in but Adee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Adee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bezerra is out of range.
Bezerra fails to land the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Bezerra. That snapped Adee's head back.
#T3#
Adee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bezerra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bezerra thinking.
Adee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adee slaps away a takedown attempt from Bezerra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bezerra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bezerra throws a sloppy body shot
and Adee counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adee.
Adee throws a big shot that misses.
Adee ducks under a wild hook from Bezerra.
Adee connects with a looping right hand.
Bezerra has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bezerra there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bezerra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adee.
Bezerra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adee ducks right into an uppercut from Bezerra.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bezerra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Adee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bezerra dives in for a single leg takedown but Adee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Adee swings wildly with an uppercut but Bezerra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adee digs a right hand into Bezerra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bezerra's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Adee.
Adee working aggressively here.
Bezerra tries to score a body lock takedown but Adee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bezerra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bezerra tries for a takedown but Adee manages to get underhooks.
Bezerra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Adee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Adee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adee. #TD#
Bezerra jumps guard.
Bezerra is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Bezerra is working an open guard so Adee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bezerra tests Adee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arriorus Adee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bezerra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bezerra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice body kick from Adee.
Bezerra connects with a single shot there.
Adee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adee misses with a hook
and Adee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Adee. Beautiful body shot.
Bezerra is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch combination from Adee misses.
Bezerra appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adee throws a head kick but Bezerra moves out of range.
Bezerra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bezerra throws out the jab.
Adee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bezerra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adee manages to avoid it.
Adee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bezerra.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Bezerra shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Adee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bezerra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adee keeping moving, preventing Bezerra from controlling successfully.
Adee wants to get back to his feet but Bezerra is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bezerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Adee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bezerra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bezerra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bezerra lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bezerra postures up in Adee's guard and throws a big left but Adee blocks it.
Bezerra looking to sit in guard and control but Adee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Adee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bezerra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adee is aware though and is defending well.
Adee showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Bezerra has his foot on Adee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adee works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Bezerra trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Adee won't allow Bezerra to sweep him here.
Erasmo Bezerra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bezerra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Adee passes into half guard.
#SU2#
Adee postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bezerra to stand up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bezerra throws a sloppy body shot
and Adee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bezerra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adee sizes up Bezerra with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bezerra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adee throws a lazy uppercut
and Bezerra counters with a stiff right hand.
Bezerra misses with a lunging right hand
and Adee counters with a stiff right hand.
Adee cracks Bezerra with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Adee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Bezerra with that takedown attempt.
Bezerra misses with a body shot
and Adee counters with a thumping low kick.
Bezerra misses the shot to the body.
Adee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bezerra throws out the jab.
Adee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arriorus Adee 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#
Bezerra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Adee ducks under a wild hook from Bezerra.
Adee throws a head kick that misses
and Bezerra counters with a stiff right hand.
Adee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Bezerra misses the target.
Adee misses with a wild body shot.
Adee avoids the body shot from Bezerra.
Bezerra darts in looking for a takedown but Adee gets double underhooks and turns Bezerra into the cage.
Bezerra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adee misses with a body kick.
Adee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bezerra.
Bezerra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adee's waist but Adee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bezerra off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Adee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bezerra's head.
Bezerra punishes Adee's body with a nice straight punch.
Bezerra slips a jab from Adee.
Adee ducks under a wild hook from Bezerra.
Bezerra scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Adee looks to score with a jab to the body but Bezerra is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bezerra.
Adee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bezerra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Adee.
Bezerra lands a nice shot that snaps Adee's head back.
Adee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bezerra misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Adee.
Bezerra misses with an uppercut.
Bezerra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bezerra throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Adee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adee.
Bezerra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Adee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Bezerra goes for a takedown attempt but Adee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bezerra avoids the head kick by Adee.
Bezerra misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Bezerra.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Adee misses.
Bezerra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bezerra somewhat.
Bezerra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bezerra misses the target.
Adee misses the shot to the body.
Adee swings for the body but Bezerra moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Adee.
Arriorus Adee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Adee misses its intended target. #T3##TD#
Bezerra manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Adee on his heels. He'll look to pass Adee's guard now, I'm sure.
Adee wriggles free and stands up.
Adee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bezerra in his tracks.
Adee throws a hook but Bezerra blocks it.
Bezerra appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bezerra tests Adee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bezerra throws a jab but it's blocked by Adee.
Adee throws a head kick that misses.
Bezerra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adee misses with a shot to the body
and Bezerra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bezerra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bezerra misses with a lunging right hand
and Adee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Adee takes one on the button.#CL2#
Adee pushes Bezerra up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Bezerra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Bezerra.
Adee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bezerra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bezerra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adee swings wildly with an uppercut but Bezerra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Adee fails to land.
Arriorus Adee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adee misses with a punch to the body.
Adee is pressed up against the cage. Bezerra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adee down to the mat. Adee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bezerra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bezerra slips under a jab from Adee.
Bezerra throwing a counter right hand but Adee manages to avoid it.#TD#
Bezerra gets a takedown into half guard.
Bezerra throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Adee to regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arriorus Adee.
Well Adee 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arriorus Adee! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Bezerra lands with an overhand left.
Bezerra lands a nice hook to Lagavulin's body. Lagavulin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Bezerra shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lagavulin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bezerra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bezerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Lagavulin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bezerra cracks Lagavulin with a solid left hand.
Bezerra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lagavulin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bezerra postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezerra chips away with some ground and pound.
Bezerra slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lagavulin taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T1#
Bezerra working the head and body with strikes.
Bezerra connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lagavulin some visible discomfort.
Bezerra controls the position.
Bezerra throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bezerra creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lagavulin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bezerra tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bezerra scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lagavulin to see if he's OK.
Bezerra scores with punches from side control.
Lagavulin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bezerra advances to mount.
Bezerra has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bezerra lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Bezerra breaks from Lagavulin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lagavulin is squirming around, avoiding Bezerra's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bezerra cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lagavulin working to try and regain half guard.
Bezerra controlling from mount.
BOOM! Bezerra connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bezerra with the ground and pound from mount.
Bezerra landing strikes from the mount and Lagavulin is in trouble! #T3#
Bezerra raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB#
Bezerra looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Bezerra has control of Lagavulin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lagavulin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bezerra putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lagavulin is working to get back to half guard.
Bezerra scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lagavulin?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezerra tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Bezerra pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#Lagavulin is rocked!
Bezerra unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Lagavulin wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Bezerra celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erasmo Bezerra!
Our winner, Erasmo Bezerra, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DC 28: Tenkula vs Esposito
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Segura misses with a body shot.
Segura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
Bezerra gets a double leg takedown into Segura's guard.
Segura wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bezerra manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Bezerra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Segura is trying to control but can't.
Segura tries to roll over but Bezerra keeps him under control.
Bezerra wants to control but Segura is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bezerra.
Bezerra is looking to take a break and control but Segura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Segura has hold of Bezerra's hands but Bezerra slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Segura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Segura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bezerra.
Bezerra sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Segura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bezerra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bezerra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Segura is keeping the position for now.
Segura trying to control the position here.
Bezerra 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.
Segura being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Segura keeping moving, preventing Bezerra from controlling successfully.
Segura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bezerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Segura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Bezerra shoots in and bounces Segura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bezerra is standing up over Segura. Segura looks to escape but Bezerra dives into side control.
#REVB#
Segura has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bezerra works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Segura tries to bench press Bezerra off him but Bezerra keeps the position.
Bezerra throws an elbow but Segura slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bezerra working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bezerra moves into full mount!
Bezerra has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bezerra with shots to the head and body - Segura looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bezerra with a couple of short strikes.
Bezerra looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bezerra controlling the position easily from mount.
Segura is in a horrible position here. Bezerra smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Segura is squirming around, avoiding Bezerra's attempts to control the action.
Bezerra putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Segura wants to control but Bezerra is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bezerra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bezerra landing punches.
Segura working to try and regain half guard.
Bezerra with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#Segura is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Bezerra dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bezerra looks to throw the jab but Segura is out of range. #CUT#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Bezerra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bezerra misses with an uppercut. Segura saw that one coming.
Segura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bezerra's head.#TD#
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Segura is trying to maintain the position but Bezerra is very close to passing his half guard.
Segura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bezerra.
Bezerra is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bezerra maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Segura could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bezerra has cracked it and Segura is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bezerra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erasmo Bezerra!
Erasmo Bezerra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DC 19: Potato vs Havran
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Bezerra.
Niaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Bezerra dives in and scores a takedown into Niaz's guard.
Bezerra stands up over Niaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bezerra is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bezerra pushes down on Niaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Niaz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Niaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bezerra pulls his head out easily.
Bezerra wants to take a breather but Niaz is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz wants to control but Bezerra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bezerra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bezerra misses with a head shot. Niaz uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Niaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bezerra slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Niaz looking for a guillotine here but Bezerra defends easily.
Bezerra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bezerra stands up over Niaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bezerra with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Niaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Niaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bezerra distracts Niaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Bezerra content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Niaz has locked up a guillotine! Niaz's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bezerra is holding on here and Niaz must be using up a lot of energy. Bezerra has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Niaz gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dick Niaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Niaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DC Sunday Sesh 5
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Bezerra is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Line still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Line has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Bezerra striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Line looking to control but instead Bezerra has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bezerra taking some punishment here, with Line in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezerra works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Line got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bezerra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Line has managed to get both his arms back between Bezerra's legs - danger averted.
Bezerra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Line trying to control the position from guard on top but Bezerra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Line is pushing down on Bezerra's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bezerra is fighting to maintain full guard but Line has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezerra tries to get to full guard but Line has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bezerra looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bezerra manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bezerra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Line defends well.
Line trying to control the position from guard on top but Bezerra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Line wants to pass the guard but Bezerra is keeping the position.
Bezerra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Line is one step ahead there. #T3#
Bezerra trying to control the position.
Bezerra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Line is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Line got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bezerra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Line has managed to get both his arms back between Bezerra's legs - danger averted.
Line postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.#CL2#
Bezerra tries to keep at a distance but Line has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Line is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bezerra is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Line to the mat. Line regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bezerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bezerra with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Line looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bezerra has picked Line up and slammed him! Line can't keep hold of the triangle and Bezerra manages to pass to side control!
Line is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bezerra working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Bezerra dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bezerra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Bezerra. That snapped Line's head back.
#CL2#
Line gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bezerra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bezerra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Line just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bezerra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Line is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bezerra is working for takedown but Line is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Line tries to work over Bezerra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Line lands with a light punch inside.
Bezerra jumps guard but Line stands there with Bezerra around his waist. Bezerra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bezerra tries to pull guard but Line holds him up against the cage and eventually Bezerra drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line lands a right hand.
Bezerra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bezerra blocks an uppercut.
Line misses with a punch to the body.
Bezerra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Line after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Line prevents a body shot from Bezerra.
Line tries to work over Bezerra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Line working aggressively here.
#TD#
Bezerra pulls guard effortlessly.
Bezerra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Line trying to control the position from guard on top but Bezerra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bezerra managing to control the position.
Bezerra tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Bezerra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Line gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Line connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Bezerra working for submissions but it's allowed Line to get to half guard.
Line is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bezerra!
Line with a couple of short strikes.
Line scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bezerra?
#T3#
Bezerra tries to reverse the position but Line maintains control.
Line tries to control but Bezerra wriggling away.
Line looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Line putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bezerra can't escape the position.
Senger Line has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bezerra is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Line with the ground and pound from mount.
Line is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Line is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line trying to control but Bezerra is having none of it.
Line with the ground and pound from mount.
Line putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Senger Line showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Line lands a big uppercut and Bezerra crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bezerra looks OK. Line waves Bezerra back to his feet!#ROC2#Bezerra is rocked!
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Bezerra is just out of range.
Line wants to clinch up but Bezerra keeps it at a distance.
Line motions for Bezerra to come forward. Line throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Line misses
and Bezerra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Line takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Bezerra.
Line loads up on a big right hand but Bezerra slips the punch.
It looked like Bezerra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Line looks to throw the jab but Bezerra is out of range.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bezerra.
Bezerra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Line throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Bezerra colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Line as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Bezerra is left battered and dazed whilst Line and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Senger Line!
Senger Line thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DC 7: Turgeon vs Thorn
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Bezerra.#TD2#
Bezerra gets a takedown into half guard.
Bezerra thows a huge punch but McDade dodges it nicely.
Bezerra trying to control from half guard but McDade is working away. #SUB2#
Bezerra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDade is just riding it out for now. Bezerra eventually gives up the hold.
Bezerra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Bezerra is trying to control. McDade wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bezerra takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDade's coaches at Hammer House of Horror have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bezerra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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. Bezerra connects with a nice short shot to McDade's temple.
Nice strikes from Bezerra there.
Bezerra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bezerra landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Bezerra seems to be looking for submissions.
Bezerra not doing much here.
McDade moves into full guard.
#T2#
Bezerra with a nice head shot there.
Bezerra throws a big elbow that misses.
Bezerra stopping the sweep attempt from McDade.
Bezerra works over McDade with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezerra wants to control from the top but McDade keeps moving.
Bezerra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bezerra wants to control from the top but McDade keeps moving.
Bezerra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Bezerra trying to control but McDade is working from the bottom.
McDade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Bezerra 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.
Bezerra passes into half guard.
Bezerra is thwarting McDade's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bezerra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDade tries to roll over but Bezerra keeps him under control.
Bezerra wants to take a breather but McDade is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bezerra throws a jab when McDade was well out of range.
McDade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bezerra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bezerra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDade is fending him off so far but Bezerra persists. Nope, McDade circles away and we're back to standing.
McDade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bezerra.
It looked like McDade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bezerra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from McDade misses the target.
McDade throws a shot from downtown. Bezerra moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Bezerra dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McDade walks into a jab.
McDade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bezerra.
Bezerra takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Bezerra gets the takedown into side control.
McDade is looking to regain half guard here but Bezerra keeps moving and retains side control.
Bezerra misses with the ground and pound.
McDade is trying to control Bezerra's posture but Bezerra avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McDade tries to buck Bezerra off but Bezerra is having none of it.
Bezerra wants to control but McDade is keeping him busy. #T1#
Bezerra controlling from side mount.
Sloppy strikes there by Bezerra.
Bezerra just content to control the position.
McDade is looking to regain half guard here but Bezerra keeps moving and retains side control.
Bezerra trying to control the position but McDade is working away. #SUB2#
Bezerra goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McDade rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bezerra's guard! Nice work there by McDade! #T2##SUB2#
Bezerra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDade defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bezerra is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bezerra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bezerra works over McDade with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDade keeping full guard, as Bezerra tries to pass. #T3#
Bezerra keeps trying to improve his position.
Bezerra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bezerra distracts McDade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bezerra lands a couple of digs.
McDade keeping moving, preventing Bezerra from controlling successfully.
Bezerra slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bezerra sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McDade is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bezerra looks up at the clock and then as McDade takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bezerra smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bezerra controls the position.
Bezerra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
McDade is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bezerra is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McDade is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bezerra connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Bezerra has an Americana. McDade didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bezerra is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bezerra hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Erasmo Bezerra!
After winning the bout, Erasmo Bezerra thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights IX
Date: Sep 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Bezerra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Bezerra has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bezerra throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Bezerra just misses with a punch to the body.
Bezerra works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bezerra.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bezerra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Bezerra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Bezerra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.#TD#
Bezerra throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Bezerra finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bezerra won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bezerra off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bezerra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Bezerra throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bezerra is in Johnson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bezerra stops Johnson from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bezerra landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to stand up but Bezerra is controlling him.
Bezerra controlling from the top position. #T2#
Johnson is looking to stand up but Bezerra isn't so interested in that idea.
Bezerra sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Bezerra isn't so interested in that idea.
Bezerra sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Bezerra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Bezerra is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bezerra slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Bezerra wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bezerra is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bezerra wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Bezerra lands with a punch from half guard.
Bezerra prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Bezerra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson 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.
Bezerra trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Bezerra has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bezerra stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Bezerra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Bezerra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well. #T4##SUB#
Bezerra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Bezerra.
#ES2#
Johnson kicks Bezerra off and gets back to his feet.
Bezerra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bezerra thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bezerra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Bezerra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Bezerra closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Bezerra dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Johnson lands a jab.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bezerra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Bezerra steps away.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bezerra cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Bezerra fails with the takedown.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Bezerra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Bezerra tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Bezerra ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Johnson responds with a good body kick, but Bezerra manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezerra is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bezerra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Bezerra jumps into guard, dragging Johnson to the mat.
#SU2#
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bezerra, up you get! #T1#
Bezerra slips under a jab from Johnson.
Bezerra attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bezerra to score with a decent uppercut.
Bezerra scores with a jab to the head.
Champ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bezerra throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Bezerra sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Bezerra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bezerra.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bezerra. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson throws a low kick but Bezerra moves out of range easily.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bezerra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Bezerra tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Bezerra's head back.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Bezerra's legs. #T2##TD#
Bezerra feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Bezerra changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bezerra keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES2#
Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Bezerra just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bezerra throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Bezerra takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Erasmo Bezerra is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson catches Bezerra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Bezerra drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson is looking to stand back up but Bezerra counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Johnson.
Johnson pushes Bezerra off looking to stand but Bezerra dives back in and keeps control.
#ES2#
Johnson kicks Bezerra off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Bezerra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Bezerra looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Bezerra has his takedown stuffed
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #TD#
Bezerra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson sneaks out the side door and pushes Bezerra away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Bezerra misses.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bezerra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson defending well as Bezerra loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bezerra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Bezerra lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target. #T4#
Nice cross by Johnson.
Bezerra misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses the jab.
Bezerra goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bezerra scores with a jab to the head.
Bezerra swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bezerra. Bezerra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bezerra shoots in but no luck this time.
Bezerra missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson defending well as Bezerra loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bezerra.
Johnson throws a body punch but Bezerra moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Champ Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bezerra. Bezerra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bezerra looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Bezerra's front leg but catches the back leg as Bezerra tries to avoid it.
Bezerra misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bezerra under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Bezerra ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab when Bezerra was well out of range.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Bezerra throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Bezerra avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Bezerra is out of range.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Bezerra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bezerra throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Bezerra was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Bezerra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Bezerra persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bezerra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bezerra half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson lands a body shot.
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!
Bezerra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bezerra avoids a kick to the body.
Bezerra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bezerra.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Bezerra throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Bezerra fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Bezerra is now in Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Bezerra is controlling the position.
Erasmo Bezerra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bezerra lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Bezerra isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Johnson wriggles free and stands up.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
enabling Bezerra to counter with a crisp jab.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Bezerra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Bezerra lands an overhand right.
Bezerra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bezerra slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Bezerra shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bezerra.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bezerra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bezerra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Bezerra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bezerra throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Champ Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champ Johnson!
Champ Johnson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights V
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bezerra checks a leg kick.
Bezerra is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
A jab from Mac Airt misses.
Bezerra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bezerra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mac Airt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bezerra somewhat.
Mac Airt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've been hearing reports that Mac Airt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Bezerra checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bezerra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bezerra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab. #TD2#
Bezerra scores with a takedown into Mac Airt's guard.
Bezerra's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mac Airt is trying to keep Bezerra in close.
Mac Airt wants to improve his position but instead Bezerra has moved into half guard.
Mac Airt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bezerra is looking to advance position but Mac Airt won't allow it.
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. Bezerra connects with a nice short shot to Mac Airt's temple. #T2#
Mac Airt moves into full guard.
Mac Airt trying to keep a closed guard but Bezerra is proving a slippery customer.
Mac Airt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bezerra throwing strikes from guard but Mac Airt blocks nicely.
Bezerra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mac Airt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bezerra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bezerra wants to control from the top but Mac Airt keeps moving.
Mac Airt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Mac Airt has his foot on Bezerra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bezerra works his way back into a safe position though.
Mac Airt pulls Bezerra in to control the position.
Mac Airt looking for a sweep. Not yet Mac Airt, not yet.
Mac Airt working a defensive guard but Bezerra passes into half guard.
Mac Airt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bezerra scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Mac Airt is defending against the submission attempts here by Bezerra.
Bezerra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mac Airt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bezerra is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Mac Airt is trying to get back to full guard.
Mac Airt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bezerra scoring with some ground and pound.
Bezerra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mac Airt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bezerra postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mac Airt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bezerra, into his guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mac Airt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bezerra is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erasmo Bezerra will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bezerra walks into a stiff left hand from Mac Airt.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Bezerra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Airt lands a leg kick that knocks Bezerra off balance momentarily.
Bezerra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bezerra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac Airt moves away.
Mac Airt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Mac Airt throwing a counter right hand but Bezerra manages to avoid it.
Bezerra ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezerra digs a good hook to Mac Airt's body.
Mac Airt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Mac Airt misses. #T1#
Mac Airt misses the shot to the body.
Bezerra misses with a takedown attempt
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bezerra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Mac Airt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bezerra. That did some damage!
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mac Airt lands with a shot to the body.
Mac Airt throws out a loose jab but Bezerra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bezerra with the counter takedown but Mac Airt avoids it easily.
Bezerra just misses with a punch to the body.
Mac Airt cracks Bezerra with a good jab.
Mac Airt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bezerra to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Bezerra avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt scores with a decent looking hook.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac Airt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mac Airt throws out a loose jab but Bezerra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac Airt throws a leg kick
enabling Bezerra to counter with a crisp jab.
Mac Airt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Bezerra counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mac Airt has momentary wrist control but Bezerra slips an elbow through the middle.
Bezerra won't allow Mac Airt to sweep him here.
Mac Airt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Bezerra wants to control from the top but Mac Airt keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bezerra working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bezerra with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Mac Airt is looking for a triangle but Bezerra pushes his legs off easily.
Bezerra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Bezerra from controlling successfully.
Bezerra wants to pass the guard but Mac Airt is keeping the position.
Bezerra wants to control from the top but Mac Airt keeps moving.
Mac Airt managing to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bezerra makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Erasmo Bezerra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bezerra sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mac Airt looking to control.
Bezerra trying to control but Mac Airt is working from the bottom.
Bezerra postures up and lands a big shot to Mac Airt's brow.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Bezerra from controlling successfully.
Bezerra engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cormac Mac Airt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mac Airt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bezerra on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mac Airt needs to keep his hands up - Bezerra had a free shot at his head there.
Bezerra cracks Mac Airt with an open hand slap.
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Bezerra moved out of range.
Bezerra misses with a body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a three punch combo that has Bezerra backing up. Bezerra nods at Mac Airt to acknowledge the strikes.
Bezerra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac Airt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezerra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bezerra lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mac Airt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Bezerra counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Bezerra is trying to get an arm triangle but Mac Airt is defending well. #T1#
Bezerra lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Mac Airt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bezerra working the strikes but Mac Airt uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Bezerra is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mac Airt wants to control but Bezerra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bezerra wants to take a breather but Mac Airt is having none of it.
Mac Airt trying to control from the bottom.
Mac Airt is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Bezerra seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Mac Airt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bezerra pulls his head out easily.
Bezerra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mac Airt keeps working.
Mac Airt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bezerra.
Bezerra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mac Airt has hold of Bezerra's hands but Bezerra slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bezerra wants to pass to mount but Mac Airt is defending the position.
Bezerra working over Mac Airt with some ground and pound. Mac Airt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mac Airt is trying to maintain the position but Bezerra is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Bezerra is looking for a kimura but Mac Airt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bezerra to get the leverage. #T3#
Mac Airt gets full guard.
Mac Airt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Bezerra from controlling successfully.
Mac Airt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mac Airt has control of Bezerra's left arm, preventing Bezerra from doing any damage.
Bezerra tries to free his leg and advance position but Mac Airt is retaining full guard.
Bezerra postures up.
Bezerra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mac Airt controls Bezerra momentarily but Bezerra frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Bezerra shoots in looking for a takedown but Mac Airt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bezerra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bezerra slips under a jab.
Bezerra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bezerra throws out a counter right but Mac Airt avoids it with no problem.
Mac Airt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bezerra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bezerra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Mac Airt.
Bezerra takes one on the button.
Mac Airt looks to score with a jab to the body but Bezerra is just out of range.
A low kick lands for Mac Airt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cormac Mac Airt.
I think Mac Airt 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cormac Mac Airt!
After winning the bout, Cormac Mac Airt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA 120 Kofel vs Risin
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Bezerra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bezerra gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bloodaxe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bezerra staying out of range there.
Bezerra checks a low kick from Bloodaxe.
Bezerra drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bloodaxe defends it well.
A slow jab from Bloodaxe misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Bezerra misses.
Bezerra looks to land a left hand but Bloodaxe moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Bloodaxe misses the target.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bloodaxe as he avoids it easily.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter punch.
Bezerra throws a shot from downtown. Bloodaxe moves away and avoids it.
Bezerra scores with a jab to the body.
Bloodaxe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bloodaxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Bezerra.
Bezerra scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bezerra just misses with a punch to the body.
Bloodaxe throwing a counter right hand but Bezerra manages to avoid it.
Bloodaxe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bezerra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodaxe tries to land a leg kick but Bezerra saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Bezerra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bezerra has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bloodaxe takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Bezerra misses.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bezerra looks to throw the jab but Bloodaxe is out of range.
Bloodaxe lands the left hand.
Bloodaxe scoring well with a low kick there.
Bezerra checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bezerra! But no joy.
Jab from Bloodaxe.
A big right from Bezerra misses.
Bloodaxe half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bloodaxe throws a lazy right hand but Bezerra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bloodaxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Bezerra.
We've been told by Bloodaxe's head coaches at Blacktalians MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bezerra slips under a jab from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe throws a looping overhand right but Bezerra ducks down to avoid it.
Bloodaxe connects with a leg kick.
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!
Bloodaxe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bloodaxe throws a low kick but Bezerra avoids it.#T2#
Bloodaxe misses the jab.
Bezerra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bezerra throws the left hand but Bloodaxe avoids the punch easily.
Bezerra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bloodaxe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bezerra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Bezerra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bezerra lunges at Bloodaxe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bloodaxe's hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bezerra is defended easily by Bloodaxe.
Bezerra shoots and misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunnar Bloodaxe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erasmo Bezerra.
Bezerra lands with a straight right. Bloodaxe didn't see that one coming.
Bezerra throws a right hand that Bloodaxe ducks under and follows up with a left that Bloodaxe also avoids with ease.
Bezerra lands a head shot.
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick as Bezerra jumps back.
Bloodaxe blocks a jab.#T3#
Bloodaxe lands a jab to the head.
Bloodaxe ducks under a wild hook from Bezerra.
Bloodaxe tries a low kick but Bezerra avoids it.
Bloodaxe lands with a nice body punch.
Nice takedown defense from Bloodaxe. No joy for Bezerra on that attempt.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter punch.
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick that knocks Bezerra off balance momentarily.
Bloodaxe feints and then cracks Bezerra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bezerra down.
Bezerra scores with the left hand. Bloodaxe knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Bezerra misses its intended target.
A jab from Bezerra finds it's way through Bloodaxe's defenses.
Bloodaxe misses the body punch
and Bezerra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloodaxe throws a lazy right hand but Bezerra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bezerra tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bezerra tests Bloodaxe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bloodaxe misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloodaxe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bezerra's sensitive parts.
Bloodaxe moves away from the strike by Bezerra. #T4#
Bloodaxe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloodaxe loads up on a big right hand but Bezerra slips the punch.
Bloodaxe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bezerra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bezerra might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bloodaxe slips a jab from Bezerra.
Bloodaxe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bloodaxe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bezerra lands with an uppercut that bounces Bloodaxe off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
Bloodaxe gets caught napping as Bezerra dives in and scores a takedown. Bloodaxe manages to retain guard.
Bezerra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bloodaxe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bezerra throws a big right hand that misses.
Bezerra wants to control from the top but Bloodaxe keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erasmo Bezerra will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bezerra goes for a double leg but Bloodaxe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bloodaxe continues to drive forward.
Bezerra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bloodaxe finds it's way round the side to connect with Bezerra's head.
Bezerra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bezerra shoots in but Bloodaxe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bloodaxe scoring well with a low kick there.
Bezerra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bezerra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bloodaxe throws a looping overhand right but Bezerra ducks down to avoid it.
Bezerra is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick lands for Bloodaxe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe is looking to land body kicks.
Bezerra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Bezerra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bloodaxe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bezerra.
Bloodaxe misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Bezerra slips under a jab from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick.
Bloodaxe throws a low kick but Bezerra moves out of range easily.
Gunnar Bloodaxe is winning the standup battle so far.
Bloodaxe moves away from the strike by Bezerra.
Bezerra's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bezerra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bloodaxe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bloodaxe works the jab nicely.
A leg kick checked by Bezerra.
Bezerra throws an off balance right hand
letting Bloodaxe counter with a right hand.
Bloodaxe lands with a shot to the body.
Bloodaxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Bezerra.
Bezerra drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bloodaxe defends it well.
Bezerra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bezerra. Bloodaxe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bezerra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bezerra looks to land a right hand but Bloodaxe moved out of range.
Bezerra checks a low kick from Bloodaxe.#T2#
Bezerra dips to his left and cracks Bloodaxe with an uppercut!#CL#
Bloodaxe drives through and clinches with Bezerra against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bezerra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bezerra slowing the pace effectively.
Bezerra goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bloodaxe prevents it.
Gunnar Bloodaxe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erasmo Bezerra.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bloodaxe is looking to break free of the clinch but Bezerra has double underhooks.
A short right from Bezerra.
Bloodaxe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bloodaxe working aggressively here.
#BC#
Bloodaxe breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bezerra.
A leg kick checked by Bezerra.
Bloodaxe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bloodaxe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bloodaxe tried to counter with a leg kick but Bezerra avoided it.
Bloodaxe wants to land a leg kick but Bezerra is out of range. #T3#
The fighters circling - Bezerra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bezerra thuds a left hand into Bloodaxe's body.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown but Bloodaxe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bezerra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bloodaxe tries to avoid it but Bezerra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bloodaxe to the ground. Bloodaxe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bloodaxe scores with a jab.
Bezerra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bloodaxe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gunnar Bloodaxe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bezerra takes a swing at Bloodaxe's ribcage but misses.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bloodaxe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bezerra finds it's way round the side to connect with Bloodaxe's head.
Bezerra looks to throw the jab but Bloodaxe is out of range.
Bloodaxe lands a jab to the head.
Bloodaxe blocks a jab.
Bezerra moves out of range of the leg kick from Bloodaxe.
It seemed like Bezerra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bezerra just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bloodaxe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bloodaxe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Bloodaxe with a nice cross.
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!
Bezerra's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bloodaxe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bezerra scrambles back to his feet.
Bezerra throws an overhand right that lands on Bloodaxe's shoulder, as Bloodaxe tries to avoid the shot.
Bloodaxe moves out of range of the strikes.
Bezerra throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bloodaxe to counter with a crisp jab.
Bloodaxe lands with an overhand left.
Bloodaxe throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Bloodaxe misses.
Bezerra misses with a looping right.
Bezerra blocks the body kick.
Bezerra throws a big shot that misses.
Bezerra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bezerra looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloodaxe is just out of range.
Bezerra cracks Bloodaxe with an open hand slap.
Bezerra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bloodaxe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Bloodaxe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bezerra tries to move into range but Bloodaxe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bloodaxe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bloodaxe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bloodaxe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bezerras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bezerra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloodaxe.
An attempted straight right counter from Bloodaxe misses the target.
Bezerra connects with a right hand. Bloodaxe shakes it off.
Bloodaxe connects with a leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bloodaxe is pressed up against the cage. Bezerra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bloodaxe down to the mat. Bloodaxe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bloodaxe looks to land a left hand but Bezerra moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezerra ducks under a wild hook from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Bloodaxe misses.
Bloodaxe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bloodaxe looks to throw the jab but Bezerra is out of range. #T1#
Bloodaxe throws out a leg kick but Bezerra moves out of range and Bloodaxe only half commits.
Bloodaxe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bezerra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bezerra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bloodaxe throws a chopping leg kick but Bezerra manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bloodaxe tries to land a leg kick but Bezerra saw it coming and moves away.
Bezerra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bloodaxe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Bezerra blocks it.
Bezerra blocks a low kick nicely.
Bloodaxe slips a straight right by Bezerra.
Some bone on bone action there as Bezerra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bezerra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloodaxe misses with a straight left.
Bezerra throws a right hand that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Bezerra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloodaxe was well out of range. Poor timing from Bezerra.
Bloodaxe throws a body shot but no joy.
Bezerra blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Bloodaxe misses.
Bloodaxe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bloodaxe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bezerra.
Bezerra jabs Bloodaxe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bezerra lunges at Bloodaxe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bloodaxe's hand.
Bloodaxe slips under a jab from Bezerra.
Bezerra loads up on a big right hand but Bloodaxe slips the punch.
Bloodaxe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bezerra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bloodaxe's hands.
Bezerra has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bezerra there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bloodaxe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bezerra misses with a takedown attempt
and Bloodaxe counters with a leg kick.
Gunnar Bloodaxe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erasmo Bezerra.#T3#
Bloodaxe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bloodaxe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bezerra has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bloodaxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Bezerra.
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick that knocks Bezerra off balance momentarily.
A jab from Bezerra does it's job there.
Bloodaxe throws a shot from downtown. Bezerra moves away and avoids it.
Bloodaxe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bezerra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bloodaxe moves away.
Bezerra misses with a body shot.
Bloodaxe throws a jab when Bezerra was well out of range.
Bezerra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bloodaxe cracks Bezerra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick which misses Bezerra's front leg but catches the back leg as Bezerra tries to avoid it.
Bezerra loads up on a big right hand but Bloodaxe slips the punch.#T4#
Bezerra misses with a right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bloodaxe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bezerra throws a looping overhand right but Bloodaxe ducks down to avoid it.
Bloodaxe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bezerra was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe avoids the body shot from Bezerra.
Bloodaxe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bezerra.
A little feinted left hand from Bloodaxe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bezerra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bloodaxe throws a jab when Bezerra was well out of range.
Bezerra swings for the body but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Bloodaxe lands the left hand.
Bloodaxe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bloodaxe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bezerra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Bloodaxe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bloodaxe 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Bloodaxe!
Our winner, Gunnar Bloodaxe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 110 Wife vs Zhikova
Date: Jun 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Bezerra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Juan Carlos has been cut.
Bezerra throws a jab but it's blocked by Carlos.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carlos! But no joy.
Carlos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carlos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carlos throws a leg kick but Bezerra checks it.
Carlos throws a combination that misses
and Bezerra makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bezerra misses with a takedown attempt - Carlos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carlos with the counter takedown but Bezerra avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos with a hook.
Bezerra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bezerra misses with a body shot.
As Bezerra backs off Carlos throws a huge counter combo but Bezerra manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Carlos lands with a slapping head kick.
Bezerra avoids the head kick by Carlos.
Bezerra needs to keep his hands up - Carlos had a free shot at his head there.
Carlos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bezerra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carlos.
Bezerra is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bezerra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carlos manages to avoid it.
Bezerra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carlos on the side of the head.
Carlos throws a right hand that misses
and Bezerra counters with a big right hand! Oh Carlos is in trouble here! Bezerra follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erasmo Bezerra!
Erasmo Bezerra seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 99:
Date: Mar 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Fitzgerald throws out a loose jab but Bezerra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bezerra tries to counter with a takedown but Fitzgerald is quick to defend against it.
Bezerra shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bezerra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fitzgerald misses with a straight left.
A big left from Fitzgerald misses.
A big right from Fitzgerald misses.
Nice sprawl there from Fitzgerald as Bezerra shoots in.
Bezerra fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bezerra misses with a looping left.#TD#
Bezerra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Bezerra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet but Bezerra drags him back down.
We've been hearing that Bezerra has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fitzgerald tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Bezerra has an Americana. Fitzgerald didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bezerra is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bezerra hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Erasmo Bezerra!
Erasmo Bezerra thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Greg Fitzgerald spoke after the fight, saying 'This last loss has definitely got me thinking. I need to make a change. This whole fighting thing was supposed to be short term. But I'm not quitting til I get me hardware. '. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 94: Tzeng vs Horatius
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Bezerra takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boudreaux. Bezerra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bezerra doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Boudreaux counter with a right hand.
Boudreaux misses the jab.
Bezerra drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boudreaux sprawls and moves away.
Boudreaux scores with a shot to the body.
Boudreaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bezerra.
Boudreaux misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the liver by Boudreaux. Beautiful body shot.
Boudreaux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boudreaux stuffs the takedown attempt from Bezerra. Bezerra gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bezerra or perhaps it was just good defense by Boudreaux, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bezerra looks for a takedown but Boudreaux sprawls well.#T1#
Boudreaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boudreaux scores with a hook.
Bezerra has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Boudreaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bezerra.
Bezerra shoots in but Boudreaux avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bezerra dives in for a single leg takedown but Boudreaux sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boudreaux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bezerra misses with a body punch.
Bezerra tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boudreaux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bezerra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boudreaux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Boudreaux is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bezerra is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Boudreaux to the mat. Boudreaux regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Bezerra drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boudreaux dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bezerra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boudreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Bezerra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Bezerra thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Bezerra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boudreaux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bezerra has his foot on Boudreaux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boudreaux works his way back into a safe position though.
Boudreaux controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bezerra looking to control.
#SUB#
Boudreaux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boudreaux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bezerra lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bezerra sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Boudreaux trying to keep a closed guard but Bezerra is proving a slippery customer.
Boudreaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bezerra.
Boudreaux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bezerra wants to pass the guard but Boudreaux is keeping the position.
Boudreaux looking to control.
Bezerra wants to control from the top but Boudreaux keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bezerra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bezerra lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boudreaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bezerra.
Boudreaux is trying to keep Bezerra in close.
Bezerra wants to control from the top but Boudreaux keeps moving.
Bezerra looking to pass the guard.
Bezerra is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bezerra slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bezerra is looking to take a break and control but Boudreaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gator Boudreaux dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bezerra slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bezerra seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boudreaux for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bezerra postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boudreaux is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bezerra, into his guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bezerra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boudreaux passes into side control.
Bezerra regains half guard.#T1#
Boudreaux prevents Bezerra from improving his position.
Bezerra is concentrating on defense, preventing Boudreaux from advancing position. #SUB#
Bezerra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boudreaux pulls his head out easily.
Bezerra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boudreaux is working away from the top position though.
Bezerra wants to improve his position but Boudreaux is controlling well.
#SUB#
Bezerra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boudreaux pulls his head out easily.
Boudreaux is taking a breather. Bezerra 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.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bezerra is staying active underneath Boudreaux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bezerra moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Bezerra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boudreaux defends well.
Boudreaux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bezerra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bezerra throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Boudreaux escapes and throws Bezerra's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bezerra tries to improve position but can't.
Erasmo Bezerra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Bezerra is trying to control Boudreaux's posture but Boudreaux avoids it.
Bezerra is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boudreaux's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bezerra won't allow Boudreaux to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bezerra manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boudreaux wants to control from the top but Bezerra keeps moving. #SUB#
Bezerra working for a triangle but Boudreaux defends it easily.
Boudreaux trying to control but Bezerra is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Bezerra is looking for a triangle but Boudreaux pushes his legs off easily.
Boudreaux wants to control from the top but Bezerra keeps moving. #SUB#
Bezerra looking for a guillotine here but Boudreaux defends easily.
Boudreaux throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boudreaux trying to control but Bezerra is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Bezerra dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bezerra tries for a takedown but Boudreaux sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boudreaux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bezerra shoots in looking for a takedown. Boudreaux tries to sprawl out of it but Bezerra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boudreaux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bezerra bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boudreaux taking punishment in the form of punches.
Boudreaux is trying to control Bezerra's posture but Bezerra avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezerra lands some shots froms side control.
Bezerra 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.
Boudreaux is being controlled here. #T1##ES2#
Boudreaux throws Bezerra to one side and escapes!
Bezerra closes the distance and clinches up with Boudreaux, looking for a takedown. Bezerra pushes Boudreaux against the cage but Boudreaux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bezerra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boudreaux avoids it really well and circles away.
Boudreaux scores with a punch to the head.
Bezerra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boudreaux.
Bezerra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boudreaux tries to avoid it but Bezerra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boudreaux to the ground. Boudreaux escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boudreaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boudreaux connects with a single shot there.
Bezerra dives in for a single leg takedown but Boudreaux sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bezerra wants to take the fight to the mat but Boudreaux manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boudreaux has a couple of punches blocked by Bezerra.
Boudreaux gets through Bezerra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Boudreaux.
Bezerra tries for a takedown but Boudreaux manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boudreaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boudreaux presses Bezerra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boudreaux lands a shoulder strike.
Boudreaux gets underhooks to prevent Bezerra's takedown attempt.
Bezerra is looking for a takedown.
Boudreaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bezerra backwards.
Still in the clinch, Boudreaux scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Boudreaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boudreaux digs a good hook to Bezerra's body.
Gator Boudreaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bezerra misses with a takedown attempt
and Boudreaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bezerra tries for a takedown but Boudreaux circles away easily
and Boudreaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Bezerra.
Bezerra shoots in but Boudreaux avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Bezerra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bezerra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bezerra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Erasmo Bezerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bezerra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gator Boudreaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boudreaux throws a lazy right hand but Bezerra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boudreaux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bezerra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boudreaux swivels and escapes.
Boudreaux swings for the body but Bezerra moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bezerra is defended easily by Boudreaux.
Boudreaux thuds a left hand into Bezerra's body.#T4#
Bezerra ducks under a wild hook from Boudreaux.
Bezerra attempts a counter takedown but Boudreaux avoids it well and moves away.
Bezerra fails with the takedown
letting Boudreaux counter with a right hand.
Boudreaux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bezerra.
Boudreaux slaps away a takedown attempt from Bezerra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bezerra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boudreaux is fending him off so far but Bezerra persists. Nope, Boudreaux circles away and we're back to standing.
Bezerra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Bezerra has his takedown stuffed
and Boudreaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Bezerra misses with a takedown attempt
and Boudreaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boudreaux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bezerra misses with a left hand
and Boudreaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Boudreaux scores with a sloppy right hand. Bezerra should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gator Boudreaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boudreaux has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gator Boudreaux!
Gator Boudreaux managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WCF 108: Jones vs Gracie 2
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Bezerra goes for a double leg but Hayden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hayden continues to drive forward.
Bezerra lands a right hand.
Bezerra can't get the takedown.
Hayden lands a good knee to the midsection. Bezerra won't want to take too many of those.#TD#
Bezerra gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bezerra thows a huge punch but Hayden dodges it nicely.
Hayden is trying to control but can't.
Bezerra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayden keeps working.
Bezerra tries to pass to full mount but Hayden defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bezerra lands a nice short elbow.
Bezerra is keen to just control but Hayden is a slippery customer.
Hayden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bezerra takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hayden controlling the position well.
We've been hearing that Bezerra has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hayden is looking for a sweep. Bezerra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Bezerra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hayden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bezerra.
Bezerra has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hayden is trying to control but can't.
Bezerra trying to control the pace.
Hayden is pressing down on Bezerra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bezerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bezerra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hayden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bezerra has managed to get both his arms back between Hayden's legs - danger averted.
Bezerra trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bezerra drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bezerra jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hayden working a defensive guard here.
Bezerra tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayden is retaining full guard.
Bezerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bezerra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bezerra cracks Hayden with a solid left hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hayden holds on and takes a little breather.
Bezerra lands a couple of digs.
Bezerra throwing strikes but missing.
Bezerra lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Bezerra trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom.
Hayden has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at JAG Battle Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Hayden looking for a guillotine here but Bezerra defends easily.
Bezerra trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom.
Bezerra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hayden's head.
Bezerra trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom.
Hayden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bezerra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hayden's head.
Hayden can't keep his opponent in guard - Bezerra advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Bezerra is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hayden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hayden wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Nice strikes from Bezerra there.
Hayden tries to roll over but Bezerra keeps him under control.
Bezerra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hayden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden is in trouble now - Bezerra has advanced to mount!
Hayden tries to lock up and control but Bezerra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bezerra looking for a guillotine from mount but Hayden is having none of it.
Hayden reaches up and holds on to Bezerra to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayden is looking to improve his position but Bezerra isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Bezerra looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Bezerra dominated that 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.#R2#
Bezerra misses with a takedown attempt
and Bezerra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hayden stuffs the takedown.
Bezerra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hayden defends it nicely.
Hayden throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bezerra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hayden counters with a good low kick that Bezerra was not able to check.
Erasmo Bezerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bezerra has his takedown stuffed
and Hayden counters with an inside leg kick.
Hayden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bezerra is out of range and Hayden settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bezerra manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hayden on his heels. He'll look to pass Hayden's guard now, I'm sure.
Bezerra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bezerra trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bezerra 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. #T1#
Bezerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bezerra controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hayden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bezerra wants to control from the top but Hayden keeps moving.
Erasmo Bezerra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bezerra postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bezerra lands a couple of digs.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bezerra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayden is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hayden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bezerra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bezerra slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hayden wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bezerra postures up.
#SUB2#
Bezerra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bezerra showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Bezerra connects with a jab.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hayden but Hayden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hayden throws a low kick but Bezerra moves out of range easily.
Bezerra fails with the takedown.
Hayden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bezerra is out of range and Hayden settles back down.
Bezerra moves out of range as Hayden strikes.#TD#
Bezerra 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.
Bezerra slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hayden controls Bezerra momentarily but Bezerra frees himself. #T4#
Bezerra is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bezerra looking to pass the guard.
Bezerra advances to half guard.
Hayden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bezerra scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bezerra is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bezerra is looking to take a break and control but Hayden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bezerra looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Bezerra dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Hayden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hayden wants it to stay on the feet.
Bezerra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hayden.
Bezerra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hayden counters with a straight right hand.
Bezerra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayden can do to turn this around?#TD#
Hayden gets caught napping as Bezerra dives in and scores a takedown. Hayden manages to retain guard.
Hayden is controlling Bezerra's posture.#SUB#
Bezerra drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bezerra jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hayden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bezerra is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden controls Bezerra momentarily but Bezerra frees himself.
Hayden keeping full guard, as Bezerra tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Bezerra 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. #SUB#
Bezerra 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.
Bezerra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayden is keeping the position for now.
Hayden trying to keep a closed guard but Bezerra is proving a slippery customer.
Bezerra wants to control from the top but Hayden keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hayden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bezerra stays in close to Hayden's body and controls the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bezerra postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bezerra closes the distance and clinches up with Hayden, looking for a takedown. Bezerra pushes Hayden against the cage but Hayden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayden takes a swing at Bezerra's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Bezerra drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hayden stops Bezerra from passing to mount.
Clay Hayden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bezerra passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hayden!
Bezerra working Hayden over with strikes here.
Hayden regains half guard.
Bezerra lands strikes from half guard.
Bezerra 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. #T3#
Hayden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bezerra. #SUB#
Bezerra is trying to work for a kimura but Hayden is defending well.
#SUB#
Bezerra is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hayden as he works his way to full guard.
Bezerra is fighting to break Hayden's control of his arms but Hayden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bezerra wants to control from the top but Hayden keeps moving.
Hayden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bezerra sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hayden's guard. #SUB#
Bezerra is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hayden still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hayden has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hayden trying to control the action but Bezerra is working from the bottom.
Bezerra struggling a bit here.
Erasmo Bezerra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bezerra is not content to let Hayden control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erasmo Bezerra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bezerra, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erasmo Bezerra!
A very excited looking Erasmo Bezerra made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 84: Riker vs Gracie
Date: Dec 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Turban stuffs the takedown attempt from Bezerra. Bezerra gets slowly back to his feet.
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bezerra moves away.
Turban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turban throws a body punch but Bezerra moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Bezerra has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bezerra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turban looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turban slips under a jab from Bezerra.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bezerra or perhaps it was just good defense by Turban, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Turban on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bezerra catches Turban with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezerra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bezerra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turban is fending him off so far but Bezerra persists. Nope, Turban circles away and we're back to standing.
Bezerra tries for a takedown but Turban sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Bezerra walks into a straight right hand from Turban.
Bezerra fails with the takedown
and Turban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bezerra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turban stuffs the takedown attempt from Bezerra. Bezerra gets slowly back to his feet.
Bezerra shoots in but Turban avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Bezerra scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bezerra prevents Turban from standing back up.
Turban is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turban has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Punch Out Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2##SUB#
Bezerra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turban doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bezerra. #SUB#
Bezerra is working for a kimura but Turban is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Bezerra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bezerra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turban's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turban tries to kick Bezerra off but Bezerra keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Turban is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Bezerra slows the pace down in half guard.
Bezerra tries to pass to full mount but Turban defends it. #SUB#
Bezerra is looking for a kimura but Turban is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bezerra to get the leverage. #ES2#
Turban manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Turban stuffs the takedown.
Bezerra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turban sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bezerra somewhat.
Nice jab there from Turban.
Turban's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bezerra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turban scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Bezerra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bezerra manages to avoid it.
Bezerra goes for a double leg but Turban avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turban continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Turban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bezerra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turban appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Turban coming out on top.
Bezerra misses with a takedown
and Turban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turban displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bezerra.
Turban looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bezerra dips to his left and cracks Turban with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Efraim Turban dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Turban scores with a sloppy right hand. Bezerra should have avoided that one.
Bezerra misses with a looping right.
Turban moves out of range as Bezerra strikes.
Bezerra shoots in but no luck this time.
Bezerra goes for a double leg but Turban avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turban continues to drive forward.
Turban throws out a counter right but Bezerra avoids it with no problem.
Turban presses Bezerra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bezerra fails to land.
Bezerra has Turban pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turban manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turban prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Turban manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turban.#TD#
Bezerra gets a double leg takedown into Turban's guard.#ES2#
Turban has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bezerra off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turban leaves Bezerra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turban scores with a nice strike.
Turban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Turban throws a jab but it's blocked by Bezerra.
Bezerra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turban avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Turban was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bezerra with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bezerra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turban.
Turban throws a shot from downtown. Bezerra moves away and avoids it.
Bezerra shoots in but Turban avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bezerra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bezerra staying out of range there.
Turban throws a big shot that misses.
Bezerra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2##TD#
Bezerra dives in and scores a takedown into Turban's guard.
Bezerra prevents Turban from getting back to his feet.
Bezerra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turban is looking to stand up but Bezerra isn't so interested in that idea.
Bezerra wants to control from the top but Turban keeps moving.
Bezerra prevents Turban from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turban can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turban controlling Bezerra's posture. #ES2#
Turban has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bezerra is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bezerra is looking to take this one to the mat.
Turban is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short left from Turban.
Turban lands a body punch. #T3#
Turban gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bezerra.
Turban goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bezerra is trying to pull guard but Turban has him pressed against the cage.
Bezerra is working for takedown but Turban is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Turban breaks the clinch.
Turban looks to land a left hand but Bezerra moved out of range nicely.
Efraim Turban seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bezerra misses with a takedown
enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab.
Turban looks to land a left hand but Bezerra moved out of range nicely.
Bezerra misses with an uppercut
and Bezerra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bezerra shoots and misses
and Turban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Bezerra is rocked!
Bezerra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turban as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turban as he jumps to the side.
Bezerra shoots in looking for a takedown. Turban tries to sprawl out of it but Bezerra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turban manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turban tries a head kick but it misses.
Bezerra dives in and grabs Turban's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turban pushes down on Bezerra's head and hops out.
Turban unleashes a big counter combination but Bezerra bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Turban. No joy for Bezerra on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bezerra has his takedown stuffed
and Turban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turban lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bezerra takes a step back to recover. #KD2#
Turban cracks Bezerra with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Turban has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bezerra to stand back up!
Oh Bezerra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bezerra takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Efraim Turban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Turban fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bezerra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bezerra attempts a counter takedown but Turban avoids it well and moves away.
Bezerra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bezerra seems to have got his legs back now.
Bezerra throws a poor cross that misses
and Turban counters with a right hand to the body.
Bezerra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bezerra with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bezerra thinking.
Turban scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turban connects with a leg kick.
Bezerra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turban tries to avoid it but Bezerra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turban to the ground. Turban escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bezerra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turban tries to avoid it but Bezerra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turban to the ground. Turban escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. 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.
Turban throws a jab when Bezerra was well out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown but Turban shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bezerra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bezerra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Erasmo Bezerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bezerra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turban.#T1#
Bezerra throws a jab but it's blocked by Turban.
Turban looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bezerra walks into a jab.
Bezerra with a poor takedown
and Turban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turban drops Bezerra with a straight right hand, right on the button! Turban follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban!
Efraim Turban made sure to mention his sponsor, HARDCORE Threads (Closing) in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Iron Wolf - Crowd Card
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Ortega misses with a series of wild punches.
Bezerra misses with a takedown attempt - Ortega sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bezerra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ortega 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.
Bezerra shoots for a takedown but Ortega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ortega! But no joy.
Bezerra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Ortega. #T1#
Ortega misses with an uppercut.
Bezerra fails with the takedown
and Ortega counters with a two punch combo.
Ortega misses with a double jab.
Bezerra drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ortega sprawls and moves away.
Ortega throws a body punch but Bezerra moves out of range.
Erasmo Bezerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown but Ortega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortega is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bezerra with a body shot.#T2##TD#
Bezerra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ortega is trying to defend but Bezerra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Bezerra is working for a submission of some sort.
Ortega is refusing to be controlled, as Bezerra sits in half guard.
Ortega on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ortega tries to roll over but Bezerra keeps him under control.
Bezerra looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Well, if Bezerra 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.
Bezerra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bezerra wants to work for an arm triangle but Ortega is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bezerra working Ortega over with strikes.
Bezerra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ortega's head.
Ortega trying to control here.
#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.#SUB#
Bezerra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega is trying to control but can't.
Bezerra wants to free his trapped foot but Ortega is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ortega has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bezerra is working away from the top position though.
Ortega won't allow Bezerra to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bezerra content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phillip Ortega will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bezerra.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bezerra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bezerra misses with a takedown
and Ortega counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Ortega gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega keeping full guard, as Bezerra tries to pass.
Bezerra trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bezerra is looking to work some ground and pound but Ortega has wrist control.
Bezerra postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bezerra engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Bezerra is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ortega is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ortega has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Ortega avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Erasmo Bezerra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bezerra pushes a forearm under Ortega's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ortega is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erasmo Bezerra!
A very excited looking Erasmo Bezerra made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Phillip Ortega was interviewed post fight and said 'Tough fight. I tried my best but Erasmo is such an elite grappler. Tough to stop that. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Bezerra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Summers's half guard.
Summers looks winded!#SUB#
Bezerra is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Summers is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erasmo Bezerra!
After the fight, Erasmo Bezerra was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Stevenson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bezerra!
Bezerra keeps Stevenson under control for a moment.
Bezerra regains half guard.
Stevenson is looking to advance position but Bezerra won't allow it.
Bezerra works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stevenson trying to control but Bezerra is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson stopping the sweep attempt from Bezerra.#SUB#
Stevenson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bezerra has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Stevenson is looking to defend but Bezerra has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Stevenson! Bezerra pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Stevenson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Erasmo Bezerra!
A relieved looking Erasmo Bezerra thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Shevon Stevenson had this to say: 'I'm sorry ya'll! I'm young and still learning this game! It's a lot different than boxing, but I promise to keep training my hardest in pursuit of a belt! Welterweights watch out! '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Bezerra drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kovacevic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bezerra controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kovacevic keeping moving, preventing Bezerra from controlling successfully.
Bezerra is working Kovacevic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bezerra has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezerra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Kovacevic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bezerra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1##SUB#
Bezerra drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bezerra as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kovacevic screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bezerra! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Erasmo Bezerra!
After winning the bout, Erasmo Bezerra thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bezerra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sierra stalks Bezerra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bezerra's face. Bezerra staggers backwards, shaken.
Sierra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sierra wants it to stay on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Sierra. Those never looked like landing.
Sierra lands a nice looking body shot.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sierra scores with a jab. Bezerra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sierra cracks Bezerra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sierra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bezerra is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Sierra does no damage. #TD#
Sierra gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bezerra to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sierra trying to keep a closed guard but Bezerra is proving a slippery customer.
Sierra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Bezerra drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bezerra jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Bezerra content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sierra has momentary wrist control but Bezerra slips an elbow through the middle.
Bezerra landing some decent shots from guard.
Bezerra chips away with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Sierra has his feet on Bezerra's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sierra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sierra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sierra tries to bum rush Bezerra with a series of wild strikes but Bezerra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sierra misses with a series of wild punches.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown but Sierra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bezerra decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sierra trying to control here.
Sierra looks winded!#T2##SUB#
Bezerra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sierra sees it coming and defends easily.
Bezerra takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Bezerra is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sierra has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bezerra is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sierra is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erasmo Bezerra!
A relieved looking Erasmo Bezerra 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Tamdknshd as Bezerra shoots in.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tamdknshd as he jumps to the side.
A clash of legs there as Bezerra blocks the low kick.
Bezerra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tamdknshd swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamdknshd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bezerra circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Tamdknshd moves into range and clinches up with Bezerra.
Bezerra is trying to pull guard but Tamdknshd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tamdknshd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bezerra tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Tamdknshd pulls guard.
Bezerra trying to control but Tamdknshd is working from the bottom.
Bezerra tries to free his leg and advance position but Tamdknshd is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bezerra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bezerra's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bezerra's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Bezerra lands a couple of elbows.
Tamdknshd is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bezerra is controlling him.
Bezerra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bezerra's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bezerra wants to control from the top but Tamdknshd keeps moving. #SUB#
Bezerra drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bezerra seems to have locked his on tight now - Tamdknshd screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bezerra, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Erasmo Bezerra!
During a confident post fight interview, Erasmo Bezerra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bezerra tries for a takedown but Star circles away easily#TD2#
and Star counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Star.
Star engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bezerra has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bezerra working for a triangle but Star defends it easily.
#T1#
Star sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Star lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Star is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Bezerra throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Star escapes and throws Bezerra's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Star tries to advance to mount but Bezerra denies him.
Star trying to control the action but Bezerra is working from the bottom.
Star looks up at the clock and then as Bezerra takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Star smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Star working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bezerra can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Star tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Star cracks Bezerra with a big right hand but Bezerra just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2#
Star is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bezerra is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Star working away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bezerra is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Star off and has taken his back!
Star rolls, trying to escape but Bezerra keeps control of the position.
Bezerra softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#SUB#
Bezerra is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Star has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bezerra has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Star taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bezerra doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Erasmo Bezerra! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor is looking to clinch but Bezerra is avoiding it.
McGregor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bezerra is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McGregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bezerra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Bezerra closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB#
Bezerra swings around for an armbar but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bezerra's guard.
McGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bezerra is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezerra tries to strike from the bottom.
McGregor wants to stand but Bezerra is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
McGregor is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bezerra has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. McGregor is looking to defend but Bezerra has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for McGregor! Bezerra pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, McGregor taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Erasmo Bezerra!
Conor McGregor spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better fighter tonight, congrats'. |
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