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Event:
UCF 23: Adunga Jr v Roth
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Cabrazzi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Cabrazzi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cabrazzi avoiding damage as Almeda throws knees to the body.
Almeda lands an elbow just above Cabrazzi 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Lou Cabrazzi has been cut.
Almeda can't find room to land a body shot as Cabrazzi controls the action.
Almeda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cabrazzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabrazzi told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Almeda.
Cabrazzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Almeda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cabrazzi working hard to break the clinch.
Almeda blocking some punches.
Almeda throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabrazzi.
Cabrazzi scores with a shot to the side of Almeda's head. #BC2#
Cabrazzi breaks from the clinch.
Cabrazzi throws a big shot that misses.
Almeda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almeda swings for the body but Cabrazzi moves out of range.
Cabrazzi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Almeda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Almeda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lou Cabrazzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrazzi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cabrazzi scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#It looks like Jayilton Almeda has been cut.
Cabrazzi tries to bum rush Almeda with a series of wild strikes but Almeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cabrazzi pounces like a tiger and cracks Almeda with a vicious hook! Almeda is down but not out! Cabrazzi follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lou Cabrazzi!
A victorious Lou Cabrazzi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Jayilton Almeda had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent for taking the fight, all the fans, my coaches, my sponsors Savage Fightwear and Furnace Performance.'. |
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Event:
UCF 15:
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Almeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roth.
Almeda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Almeda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roth.
Roth shoots in for a double leg but Almeda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roth fails to land the takedown.
Almeda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roth.
Almeda misses with a body shot.
Roth slips a jab from Almeda.
It looked like Roth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roth lands a two punch combo.
Roth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Almeda defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Almeda circles away from the clinch attempt
and Almeda counters with a left to the body.
Roth misses with a takedown
and Almeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Roth blocks a head kick by Almeda.
Almeda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Almeda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Almeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roth moves away.
Roth has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick from Almeda lands but Roth takes it in his stride.
Roth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Almeda.
A little feinted left hand from Roth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Roth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Almeda sprawls well initially but Roth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roth tries to pass to full mount but Almeda defends it.
Almeda holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Almeda is staying active underneath Roth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Almeda is controlling Roth's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Almeda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Almeda.
Almeda tries to strike from the bottom.
Roth stopping the sweep attempt from Almeda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almeda looking to control.
Almeda is striking but Roth is not phased and passes to half guard.
Almeda wants to control the action here but instead Roth manages to pass to full mount!
Almeda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Roth controlling from the full mount.
Almeda 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.#SUB#
Almeda wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Roth has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Almeda taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philip Roth!
Jayilton Almeda was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent for taking the fight, all the fans, my coaches, my sponsors Savage Fightwear and Furnace Performance.'. |
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Event:
MMAH 104
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Red clinches with his opponent.
Almeda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reds head.
Almeda looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Almeda dodges an elbow strike from Red.
A short uppercut from Almeda.
Red misses with an elbow strike.
Red misses with an elbow strike.
Red creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Almeda avoids the elbow strike from Red, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Red throws an elbow but misses.
Almeda lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Almeda. #TD2#
Almeda wants the takedown. Red is fighting it off but Almeda persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Red's guard against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Almeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Red can't keep his opponent in guard - Almeda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Red wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Almeda in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Red tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Almeda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jayilton Almeda!
Jayilton Almeda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 601
Date: Oct 27, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Almeda.
Jay slips under a jab.
Jay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Almeda shoots in looking for a takedown. Jay tries to sprawl out of it but Almeda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jay connects with the punch.
We've been told by Jay's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Almeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jay.
Almeda misses the shot to the body.
Almeda looks to land a left hand but Jay moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Jay.
Kobra Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay lands a head shot.
Jay moves out of range as Almeda strikes.
Jay misses with a wild body shot.
Almeda misses with a straight left.
Jay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jay avoids the head kick by Almeda.
#T1#
Almeda scores with a jab to the body.
Jay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almeda manages to avoid it.
Almeda misses with a body shot.
Kobra Jay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Almeda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jay's waist but Jay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Almeda off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Almeda is defended easily by Jay.
Kobra Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayilton Almeda.
Jay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Almeda throws a sloppy head kick and Jay moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Jay misses its target.
Almeda slips a straight right by Jay.
Jay works Almeda's body with a nice hook.
Jay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Almeda dives in and scores a takedown into Jay's guard.
Almeda preventing the sweep. #T2#
Jay wants to get back to his feet but Almeda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Almeda trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom. #ES#
Jay has his feet on Almeda's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Almeda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Almeda blocks an uppercut.
Almeda has a couple of punches blocked by Jay.
#BC#
Jay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Almeda throws a low kick but Jay moves out of range easily.
Almeda swings for the body but Jay moves out of range.
Almeda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jay jabs Almeda right on the nose. Almeda blinks but takes it well.
Jay swings for the body but Almeda moves out of range.
Almeda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Almeda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Jay to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Jay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Almeda. Almeda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Almeda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jay is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Almeda walks into a straight right hand from Jay.
Jay misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Jay. No joy for Almeda on that attempt.
Almeda staying out of range there.
Jay lands with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Jay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Almeda doesn't seem phased though.
Almeda takes one on the button.#ROC#Almeda is rocked!
Almeda tries to clinch but Jay moves away
and Jay counters with a big right hand! Oh Almeda is in trouble here! Jay follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobra Jay!
In defeat, Jayilton Almeda stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent for taking the fight, all the fans, my coaches, my sponsors Savage Fightwear & Furnace Performance.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Kerr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kerr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerr works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kerr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Almeda wants to control but Kerr is having none of it.
Almeda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kerr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Almeda is looking to escape.
Almeda is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice elbow there by Kerr.
Kerr punishing his opponent with strikes.
Almeda is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Kerr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC#Almeda is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Kerr! Almeda is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Kerr!
Mark Kerr spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Jayilton Almeda was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent for taking the fight, all the fans, my coaches, my sponsors Savage Fightwear & Furnace Performance.'. |
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Event:
TPG 004
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Jayilton Almeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cardosi shoots in for a takedown but Almeda shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Almeda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Almeda (4) vs (0) Cardosi
Almeda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cardosi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Almeda (6) vs (0) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to hold on but Almeda pushes him away.
Almeda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cardosi tries to reverse the position but Almeda maintains control.#SUB#
Almeda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cardosi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cardosi shrugs it off.
Almeda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cardosi regains half guard.
Cardosi keeping hold of Almeda's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi trying to control but Almeda postures up.
Cardosi is looking to improve his position.
Almeda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Almeda is keen to just control but Cardosi is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Almeda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cardosi actively working from the bottom here.
Almeda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Almeda trying to control the action but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cardosi trying to keep a closed guard but Almeda is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Cardosi has his foot on Almeda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Almeda works his way back into a safe position though.
Almeda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Almeda wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cardosi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Almeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardosi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Almeda has managed to get both his arms back between Cardosi's legs - danger averted.
Almeda passes Cardosi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cardosi is in trouble now - Almeda has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Almeda (9) vs (0) Cardosi
Almeda tries to control but Cardosi wriggling away.
Cardosi working to try and regain half guard.
Almeda fails to take his opponent's back.
Cardosi is looking to improve his position but Almeda isn't that keen on the idea.
Almeda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cardosi is looking to escape.
Cardosi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cardosi is looking to improve his position.
Cardosi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Almeda trying to control the action but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cardosi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Almeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard.
Almeda is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Almeda defends well.
Almeda is pushing down on Cardosi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cardosi is fighting to maintain full guard but Almeda has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cardosi is defending against the submission attempts here by Almeda.
#SUB#
Almeda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cardosi sees it coming and defends easily.
Almeda is taking a breather. Cardosi 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.#SUB2#
Cardosi actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Almeda is trying to work for a kimura but Cardosi is defending well.
Cardosi manages to get to full guard.
Almeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cardosi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Almeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Almeda wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position.
Almeda is stalling in the full guard.
Almeda wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position.
Almeda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Almeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardosi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Almeda has managed to get both his arms back between Cardosi's legs - danger averted.#T5#
Cardosi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Cardosi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Almeda wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving.
Almeda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardosi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cardosi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Almeda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Almeda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Almeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeda is really struggling to control Cardosi but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T6#
Cardosi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Almeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Almeda from controlling successfully.
Cardosi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Almeda is stalling in the full guard.
Cardosi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Almeda from controlling successfully.
Almeda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cardosi is controlling Almeda's posture.#T7#
Cardosi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Almeda looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Almeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardosi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Almeda pushing down on Cardosi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Almeda prevents Cardosi from improving his position.
Cardosi trying to control but Almeda postures up.
#SUB2#
Cardosi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Almeda pulls his head out easily.
Almeda is keen to just control but Cardosi is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Almeda is working for a kimura but Cardosi is defending it quite comfortably.
Almeda wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is defending well. #T8#
Cardosi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cardosi wants to control but Almeda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Almeda is pressing down on Cardosi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cardosi is holding on for now.
Almeda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Almeda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cardosi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Almeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cardosi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Almeda. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Almeda pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Almeda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9#
Almeda trying to mount his opponent but Cardosi defends it. #SUB#
Almeda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Almeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cardosi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cardosi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Almeda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Almeda's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Almeda (9) vs (4) Cardosi
Almeda is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Almeda defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cardosi's arms.
Almeda is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cardosi tries to get the hooks in deep but Almeda pushed the leg off.
Almeda turns into Cardosi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (11) vs (4) Cardosi
Cardosi keeping full guard, as Almeda tries to pass. #T10##SUB2#
Cardosi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Cardosi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Almeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardosi looks winded!
Almeda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cardosi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Almeda's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (11) vs (6) Cardosi
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Almeda keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully.
Almeda is pulling down on Cardosi's head. It's preventing any offense from Cardosi, at least for the moment.
Almeda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11##SUB#
Cardosi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Almeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cardosi has managed to get both his arms back between Almeda's legs - danger averted.
Almeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Almeda has his foot on Cardosi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardosi works his way back into a safe position though.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeda wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Almeda keeps moving.
Almeda working a defensive guard here.
Cardosi stands and throws Almeda's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Almeda (11) vs (9) Cardosi#SUB2#
Cardosi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T12#
Cardosi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almeda keeps working. #SUB2#
Cardosi tries for a kimura but Almeda is defending well.
Almeda tries to bench press Cardosi off him but Cardosi keeps the position.
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Almeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Almeda sneaks back into half guard.
Almeda is not content to let Cardosi control the position.#T13#
Almeda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Almeda working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Almeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cardosi defends well.#SUB#
Almeda looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cardosi is defending well. Almeda quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cardosi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Almeda celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jayilton Almeda!
During a confident post fight interview, Jayilton Almeda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Thiago Cardosi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 003
Date: Aug 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Jayilton Almeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Alan Arnolds!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Arnolds closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Almeda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Almeda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arnolds pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Almeda tries to keep at a distance but Arnolds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arnolds goes for a takedown attempt but Almeda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Almeda tries to keep at a distance but Arnolds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Almeda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arnolds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Arnolds pulls guard.
Almeda wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving. #SUB2#
Arnolds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Almeda is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnolds has his hands on Almeda's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Arnolds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Almeda 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.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Almeda from controlling successfully.
Almeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Arnolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Almeda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Almeda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arnolds can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Almeda controls the pace.
Arnolds working a defensive guard here.
Almeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeda looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Almeda slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arnolds is looking for a sweep. Almeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Arnolds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Almeda pulls his head out easily.
Almeda stalling.
Almeda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Almeda works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Almeda (3) vs (0) Arnolds
Arnolds can't escape the position.
Almeda controlling from mount.
Arnolds tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Almeda working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Arnolds tries to hold on but Almeda pushes him away.
Almeda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Arnolds tries to hold on but Almeda postures up.#SUB#
Almeda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Arnolds manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Arnolds is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Almeda wants to control but Arnolds is keeping him busy.
Arnolds 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.
Arnolds is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Almeda off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Almeda (3) vs (4) Arnolds#SUB2#
Arnolds has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Almeda has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Almeda is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Almeda fending off the submission attempt from Arnolds. #SUB2#
Arnolds working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Almeda is doing well to defend. Arnolds seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Almeda is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alan Arnolds!
A very excited looking Alan Arnolds 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.
The defeated Jayilton Almeda had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 002
Date: Aug 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jayilton Almeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Edward Sleon!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sleon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Almeda jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Sleon 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.
Sleon 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.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeda working a defensive guard here.
Sleon wants to pass the guard but Almeda is keeping the position.
Sleon trying to control but Almeda is working from the bottom.
Sleon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sleon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Almeda is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeda is trying to keep Sleon in close.
Almeda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sleon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (2) vs (0) Sleon
Almeda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Almeda looking to pass the guard.
Almeda advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Almeda (5) vs (0) Sleon#T1#
You can see the frustration on Sleon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Almeda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Almeda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Almeda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sleon, who protects the arm well.
Almeda tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Almeda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sleon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Almeda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sleon, who protects the arm well.
Sleon tries to bench press Almeda off him but Almeda keeps the position. #SUB#
Almeda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Almeda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Sleon is trying to control Almeda's posture but Almeda avoids it. #SUB#
Almeda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sleon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sleon is not content to let Almeda control the position. #SUB#
Almeda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sleon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sleon wants to control but Almeda postures up.
Sleon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Almeda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Almeda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sleon regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Sleon is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Sleon is looking to cinch up a triangle. Almeda throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sleon's body to avoid the submission. Sleon has instead reached around Almeda's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sleon arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edward Sleon!
Edward Sleon very nearly forgot to thank Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Jayilton Almeda was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 001
Date: Aug 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Almeda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marrero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jayilton Almeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Almeda tries to sprawl but Marrero drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Marrero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almeda keeps working.
Marrero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Almeda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Almeda looking for submissions off his back.
Almeda trying to control but Marrero postures up.
Marrero works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Marrero is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Almeda is surviving well by controlling Marrero's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Marrero has hold of Almeda's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Almeda manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Almeda regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Almeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Marrero is looking for a kimura here.
Almeda regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Marrero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Almeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Almeda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Almeda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marrero manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Marrero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeda wants to control from the top but Marrero keeps moving.
Almeda pushes down on Marrero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Almeda controlling the action here.
Marrero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marrero can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Almeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marrero keeps working.
Almeda trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Almeda is working for a kimura but Marrero is defending it quite comfortably.
Luis Marrero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Almeda works his way into full mount!
Jayilton Almeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Almeda controlling the pace for now.
Almeda takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jayilton Almeda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Almeda 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Jayilton Almeda!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Jayilton Almeda!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Jayilton Almeda!
Jayilton Almeda wins by unanimous decision!
Jayilton Almeda really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Luis Marrero stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
BMF 002
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Anders throws a wild body kick that Almeda sees coming a mile off.
Almeda darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Ryk Anders has been cut.
Anders misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Almeda as he connects with a hook.
Almeda thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anders! But no joy.
Anders misses with a combination
and Almeda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Anders is rocked!
Almeda cracks Anders with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jayilton Almeda!
A relieved looking Jayilton Almeda 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 Ryk Anders had this to say: 'I'm a competitor, and I know a lot of people say that, but I'm not going to give in or be intimidated by anybody!'. |
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Event:
BMF 001🤼
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nick Albodean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jayilton Almeda!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Almeda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Almeda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Albodean.
Almeda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Almeda looking for a takedown.
Albodean has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Almeda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Almeda has Albodean pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Almeda pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Albodean tumbling to the mat - Almeda dives into Albodean's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Albodean (0) vs (2) Almeda
Almeda passes Albodean's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Albodean gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albodean wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Albodean is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Almeda wants to control from the top but Albodean keeps moving. #T1#
Albodean working a defensive guard here.
Almeda wants to control from the top but Albodean keeps moving. #SUB#
Albodean looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Almeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Albodean is keeping the position for now.
Albodean wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Almeda is now in half guard.
Almeda trying to pass the guard but Albodean defending well. #SUB2#
Almeda seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Albodean is refusing to be controlled, as Almeda sits in half guard.
Albodean wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Almeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Almeda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Almeda is looking to advance position but Albodean won't allow it.
Almeda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Albodean trying to control but Almeda postures up.
#SUB2#
Almeda is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB2#
Almeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Albodean wants to control but Almeda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Albodean is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Almeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Almeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Albodean is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Albodean actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Albodean works his way to full guard. Good work.
Albodean trying to keep a closed guard but Almeda is proving a slippery customer.
Almeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Albodean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeda passes Albodean's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Almeda seems to be working for a kimura but Albodean defends the submission attempt.
Albodean gets full guard.#T5#
Albodean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Albodean is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Albodean (2) vs (2) Almeda
Albodean frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Albodean (5) vs (2) Almeda#SUB#
Albodean has hold of Almeda's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Almeda manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Almeda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeda is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Albodean is staying active.
Almeda tries to reverse the position but Albodean maintains control.#SUB#
Albodean jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Almeda manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Albodean is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Almeda has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6##SUB#
Albodean is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Almeda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Almeda struggling a bit here.
Albodean trying to control the position but Almeda is working away.
Almeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Almeda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T7#
Almeda is looking for a sweep. Albodean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Albodean is thwarting Almeda's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Albodean is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Almeda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Almeda is looking to improve his position.
Almeda is still trying to improve position.
Albodean wants to free his trapped foot but Almeda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Almeda controlling the position well. #T8#
Almeda gets full guard.
Albodean works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Albodean seems to be working for a kimura but Almeda defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Albodean is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Almeda sees it coming and defends easily.
Almeda is in trouble now - Albodean has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Albodean (8) vs (2) Almeda
Almeda can't escape the position.
Almeda tries to hold on but Albodean pushes him away. #T9#
Almeda can't escape the position.
Almeda tries to hold on but Albodean postures up.
Albodean trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Albodean moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Almeda has worked his arm free - good work by Almeda!
Albodean working away.
Almeda is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Albodean is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Almeda has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Albodean tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Albodean has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T10#
Almeda is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Albodean is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Almeda has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Albodean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Almeda is trying to improve his position.
Almeda keeps trying to improve his position.#T11##SUB#
Albodean wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Almeda, who protects the arm well.
Albodean trying to control the position but Almeda is working away.
Almeda is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
Albodean trying to control the position but Almeda is working away.
Almeda is trying to control Albodean's posture but Albodean avoids it.
Almeda is trying to get back to half guard.
Almeda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Albodean is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Albodean trying to control the action but Almeda is working from the bottom. #T13#
Almeda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Almeda keeping full guard, as Albodean tries to pass.
Albodean trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albodean advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Albodean (11) vs (2) Almeda#SUB#
Albodean is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Almeda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Almeda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Albodean's best efforts.#T14##SUB#
Albodean is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Almeda defends it well.
Almeda trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Almeda actively working from the bottom here.
Almeda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Albodean trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Almeda working for a triangle but Albodean defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Albodean looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albodean takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath Nick Albodean thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jayilton Almeda stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
Fight World 001
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jayilton Almeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sam Owen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Owen gets a clinch.
Almeda has Owen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Owen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Owen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Owen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Almeda prevents it.
Almeda tries for a takedown but Owen manages to get underhooks.
Almeda tries for a takedown but Owen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayilton Almeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Almeda is defending well.
Almeda wants to take the fight to the mat but Owen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Owen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Almeda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Owen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Almeda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Owen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Almeda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Almeda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Owen looking for a takedown.
Owen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Almeda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Almeda pushes Owen up against the cage in a clinch.
Almeda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Owen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Owen wants a takedown.
Almeda can't get the takedown.
Owen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Almeda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Almeda is trying to drag Owen to the mat but Owen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Almeda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Owen after a bit of a struggle.
Almeda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Owen.
Almeda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Owen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Owen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Almeda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Almeda goes for a takedown attempt but Owen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Almeda shoots in but no luck this time.
Owen stuffs the takedown.
Owen tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Owen forces Almeda back against the cage and clinches.
Almeda wants a takedown but no success here.
Owen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Almeda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Owen prevents it.
Almeda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Almeda stops a takedown attempt from Owen.
#T3#
Almeda goes for a takedown attempt but Owen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Owen shoots in but Almeda avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Almeda closes the distance and clinches.
Owen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Owen is pressed up against the cage. Almeda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Owen down to the mat. Owen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Owen stuffs the takedown.
Almeda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Owen wants to counter the offense by Almeda and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Owen clinches with his opponent.
Almeda is trying to drag Owen to the mat but Owen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Owen wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Owen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Almeda regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Almeda (0) vs (2) Owen#T4##SUB#
Almeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Almeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Almeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Almeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Owen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Owen trying to control but Almeda is working from the bottom.
Almeda could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Almeda looking for a guillotine here but Owen defends easily.
Owen tries to free his leg and advance position but Almeda is retaining full guard. #T5#
Owen wants to control from the top but Almeda keeps moving.
Owen tries to free his leg and advance position but Almeda is retaining full guard.
Owen stays in close to Almeda's body and controls the position.
Owen preventing the sweep.
Almeda working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Almeda keeping full guard, as Owen tries to pass. #T6#
Owen preventing the sweep.
Almeda being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Almeda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Owen has picked Almeda up and slammed him! Almeda can't keep hold of the triangle and Owen manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Almeda (0) vs (5) Owen
Owen wants to control but Almeda is keeping him busy.
Almeda is trying to get back to half guard.
Almeda is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Owen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Owen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T7##SUB2#
Owen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Almeda rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Owen's guard! Nice work there by Almeda! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (2) vs (5) Owen
Almeda content to stall in guard here.
Almeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Owen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Almeda passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Owen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Almeda wants to pass the guard but Owen is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Owen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Almeda defends it easily.
Almeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Owen is adopting a defensive guard.
Owen working a defensive guard here.
Almeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Almeda trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom.
Owen trying to keep a closed guard but Almeda is proving a slippery customer.
Owen keeping moving, preventing Almeda from controlling successfully.
Almeda preventing the sweep.
Almeda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Owen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (2) vs (7) Owen
Owen stopping the sweep attempt from Almeda.#SUB#
Almeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Owen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T10#
Owen trying to control but Almeda is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Owen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Almeda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Owen has Almeda in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (4) vs (7) Owen#SUB2#
Almeda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Owen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Almeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Owen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Almeda defends well.#T11##SUB2#
Owen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Owen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Almeda defends well.#SUB2#
Owen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Owen looking for a guillotine here but Almeda defends easily.
#T12#
Owen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (4) vs (9) Owen#SUB2#
Owen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Owen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Almeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Almeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Owen won't allow Almeda to sweep him here. #T13#
Owen trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owen postures up.
#SUB2#
Owen has gone for a leg lock! Almeda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Owen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (6) vs (9) Owen#SUB#
Almeda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Owen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Owen has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (6) vs (11) Owen
Almeda trying to keep a closed guard but Owen is proving a slippery customer.
Owen advances to half guard. #T14##SUB2#
Owen seems to be working for a kimura but Almeda defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Owen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Almeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Owen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Almeda defends it well.
Almeda wants to control but Owen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Owen seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen wins on points by 11 to 6.
Sam Owen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jayilton Almeda was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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