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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
UCF 16: Buddha v Boytsov
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit cracks Tavares with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Michael Tavares has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tavares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Tavares's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Tavares.
Sitsongrit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tavares fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Tavares with a hook.
Tavares looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Tavares persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tavares shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit defends it nicely.
Swag Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Tavares.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Tavares counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tavares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tavares passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Tavares seems to be working for a kimura but Sitsongrit defends the submission attempt.
Tavares prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.#T2#
Tavares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Tavares is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
Sitsongrit preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sitsongrit tries to get out of the position.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tavares lands a nice short elbow.
Tavares missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tavares on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Tavares tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it.
Tavares throwing shots but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Tavares not doing much here.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Tavares is working for a submission of some sort.
Tavares throwing shots but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Tavares is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sitsongrit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tavares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Tavares control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tavares seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sitsongrit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Tavares there. #SUB2#
Tavares is working for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending it quite comfortably.
Tavares looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Tavares will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Tavares's cut.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tavares fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sitsongrit misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Tavares counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tavares.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Tavares lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit prevents the takedown attempt.
Tavares goes for a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Swag Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Tavares.
Tavares fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Tavares drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Michael Tavares has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Tavares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Tavares from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Tavares controlling him for the moment.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Tavares scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tavares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but instead Tavares has moved into half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Tavares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.
Ground and pound from Tavares.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Tavares is very close to passing his half guard.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Tavares's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tavares wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Tavares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tavares wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Tavares tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard. #T3#
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Sitsongrit Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Tavares keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
#ROC#Tavares is rocked!
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Tavares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Sitsongrit! Tavares is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swag Sitsongrit!
Michael Tavares spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. Thank you to the fans for coming out to support. I'll do better next time.'. |
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Event:
SPFT #12
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Von Tancred.
Tavares throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Von Tancred's waist but Von Tancred gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tavares off to one side.
The fighters circling - Von Tancred throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tavares has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Von Tancred is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Michael Tavares has been cut.
Tavares takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC#Tavares is rocked!
Von Tancred wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can Von Tancred finish him?#TD2#
Von Tancred gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tavares to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Von Tancred avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tavares seems to have recovered his senses.
Tavares wants to control from the top but Von Tancred keeps moving.
Tavares stops Von Tancred from standing up.
Tavares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Tancred keeping moving, preventing Tavares from controlling successfully.
Tavares throwing strikes from guard but Von Tancred blocks nicely. #T1#
Von Tancred wants to sweep here but Tavares controlling him for the moment.
Tavares with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tavares trying to control but Von Tancred is working from the bottom.
Tavares scoring with some ground and pound.
Tavares with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Von Tancred is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tavares engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tavares passes Von Tancred's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Von Tancred is trying to stand back up but Tavares is controlling him
Tavares lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Tavares seems content to control.
Tavares trying to control the action but Von Tancred is working from the bottom.
Tavares controlling the action here.
Tavares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tavares lands with a punch from half guard.
Tavares trying to control from half guard but Von Tancred is working away.
Von Tancred wants to control but Tavares is keeping busy.
#T3#
Tavares is keen to just control but Von Tancred is a slippery customer.
Tavares stops Von Tancred from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tavares is nestled in close to Von Tancred, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Tancred is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tavares scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tavares wants to pass to mount but Von Tancred is defending the position.
Von Tancred on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Von Tancred tries to get out of the position.
Tavares lands strikes from half guard.
Von Tancred tries to get to full guard but Tavares has control of the leg.
Tavares 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. #SUB2#
Tavares 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. Von Tancred tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tavares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Tavares!
Michael Tavares is the new lightweight champion!
Michael Tavares thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SPFT #10
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Gallegos cracks Tavares with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Michael Tavares has been cut.
Tavares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallegos.
Gallegos lands the left hand.
Gallegos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gallegos lands a jab to Tavares's midsection.
Gallegos throws a jab when Tavares was well out of range.
Gallegos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
Gallegos missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gallegos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gallegos misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares shoots in for a takedown but Gallegos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Tavares has Gallegos up against the cage in a clinch.
Tavares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gallegos.#T1#
Gallegos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Gallegos lands a jab.
Tavares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tavares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tavares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gallegos.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tavares has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tavares looks for a takedown but Gallegos sprawls well.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Gallegos.
A nice side step and Tavares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gallegos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gallegos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Gallegos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gallegos wants it to stay on the feet.
Emanuel Gallegos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Tavares.
Gallegos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallegos.
Tavares tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tavares defending well as Gallegos loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Nice sprawl there from Gallegos as Tavares shoots in.
Gallegos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gallegos misses with an uppercut. Tavares saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallegos throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Gallegos slaps away a takedown attempt from Tavares, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gallegos lands a head shot.
Gallegos misses with a straight left.
Tavares doesn't manage to clinch there - Gallegos circles away.
Tavares tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gallegos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Gallegos. That snapped Tavares's head back.
Tavares tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallegos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallegos.
Gallegos scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Gallegos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gallegos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallegos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tavares on the side of the head.
Emanuel Gallegos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallegos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares slips under a jab from Gallegos.
Tavares fails to land the takedown.
Gallegos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gallegos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tavares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tavares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gallegos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Gallegos is looking to counter punch.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gallegos.
Tavares tries to clinch up.#T4#
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Gallegos misses the shot to the body.
Gallegos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gallegos throws a nice looking combination but Tavares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gallegos throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Tavares counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tavares.
Tavares is standing up over Gallegos. Gallegos looks to escape but Tavares dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVR#
Gallegos is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Tavares are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tavares trying to control the position but Gallegos is working away. #SUB2#
Tavares looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Gallegos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Tavares's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gallegos misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Tavares looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tavares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gallegos is not content to let Tavares control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavares stops Gallegos from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares is keen to just control but Gallegos is a slippery customer.
Gallegos looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Gallegos is defending against the submission attempts here by Tavares.
#T1#
Gallegos is trying to stand.
Tavares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gallegos's head.
Tavares wants to take a breather but Gallegos is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tavares shoots in looking for a takedown but Gallegos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tavares's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Gallegos.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallegos throws out the jab.
Gallegos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Gallegos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Gallegos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gallegos. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gallegos looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Gallegos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gallegos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gallegos duly obliges.
Gallegos takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Tavares is looking to clinch but Gallegos is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Gallegos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Tavares looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Tavares is working for a kimura but Gallegos is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Tavares lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Tavares looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gallegos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tavares.
Gallegos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tavares on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tavares is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallegos is looking for a sweep. Tavares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tavares looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tavares trying to control the action but Gallegos is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Gallegos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Tavares's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tavares closes the distance and clinches up with Gallegos, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes Gallegos against the cage but Gallegos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gallegos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gallegos.
Tavares shoots in looking for a takedown. Gallegos tries to sprawl out of it but Tavares keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gallegos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tavares with a poor takedown
and Gallegos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emanuel Gallegos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Tavares.
Gallegos misses with a double jab.
Gallegos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gallegos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gallegos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Tavares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tavares slips a straight right by Gallegos.#T1#
Gallegos misses with a body shot.
Tavares gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gallegos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gallegos throws a body shot but no joy.
Gallegos looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Tavares drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gallegos defends it well.
Gallegos just misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavares defending well as Gallegos loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallegos throws out the jab.
Emanuel Gallegos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Tavares gets a double leg takedown into Gallegos's guard.
Tavares works over Gallegos with some ground and pound from guard.
Tavares throwing strikes from guard but Gallegos blocks nicely.
Tavares pushing down on Gallegos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB2#
Tavares is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gallegos trying to control but Tavares postures up.
#SUB2#
Tavares is working for a submission of some sort.
Tavares seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Tavares throwing shots but Gallegos is blocking nicely.
Gallegos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tavares trying to advance position but Gallegos counters by regaining guard.
Tavares throws an elbow that misses. Gallegos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tavares's guard. Nice move by Gallegos!#REVR#
Tavares pulls Gallegos in close to prevent any damage.
Emanuel Gallegos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Tavares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Tavares has his foot on Gallegos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gallegos works his way back into a safe position though.
Tavares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gallegos is one step ahead there.
Michael Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Tavares has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tavares has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gallegos should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tavares has tightened it up now! Gallegos should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Tavares!
Michael Tavares 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:
Drago vs Morimoto - SPFT #7
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Tavares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salamanca shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Salamanca shoots for a double leg takedown but Tavares sprawls well. He's pushed Salamanca's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Salamanca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salamanca looks for a takedown but Tavares sprawls well.
Salamanca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tavares.
#TD2#
Salamanca gets caught flat footed, as Tavares shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Salamanca has momentary wrist control but Tavares slips an elbow through the middle.
Tavares trying to control but Salamanca is working from the bottom.
Tavares not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Salamanca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Salamanca trying to control the position here.
Salamanca seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tavares engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tavares throws a big elbow that misses.
Salamanca being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Tavares shoots in and gets a takedown into Salamanca's guard.#T2#
Tavares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tavares wants to stand but Salamanca is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tavares showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tavares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Tavares looking to sit in guard and control but Salamanca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavares keeping moving, preventing Salamanca from controlling successfully.
Tavares has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Salamanca wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
Tavares pulls Salamanca in close to prevent any damage.
Tavares can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salamanca controls the pace.
Salamanca passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Salamanca tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Salamanca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tavares keeps working.
Salamanca tries to move to full mount but Tavares actually manages to regain half guard. #ES2#
Tavares kicks Salamanca off and gets back to his feet.
Salamanca tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tavares defends well and Salamanca ends up having to push Tavares into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salamanca sets himself, and Tavares steps forward looking for the clinch! Salamanca avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Salamanca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salamanca is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Tavares successfully pulls guard.
Tavares controlling the position.
Tavares throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tavares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tavares keeping moving, preventing Salamanca from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tavares 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#
Tavares misses with a hook
and Tavares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Tavares gets a takedown into half guard.
Salamanca is refusing to be controlled, as Tavares sits in half guard.
Tavares not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamanca is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Tavares not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tavares not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tavares thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tavares is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Salamanca shoots in but Tavares avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tavares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salamanca shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tavares pinned against the cage. Tavares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michael Tavares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salamanca takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD2#
Tavares shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Tavares is working for a submission of some sort.
#SU2#
Tavares escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Salamanca fails with a takedown attempt.
Tavares is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Salamanca with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Salamanca. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tavares gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Salamanca to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Tavares is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Salamanca presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Salamanca can't get the takedown.
Salamanca looking for a takedown.
Salamanca is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4##TD2#
Tavares ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tavares no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tavares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tavares keeping moving, preventing Salamanca from controlling successfully.
Tavares can't keep his opponent in guard - Salamanca advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Salamanca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Salamanca is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares is squirming around, avoiding Salamanca's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares has given up his back. Will we see Salamanca going for some submissions?
Tavares tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A nice combination there by Tavares.
#CUT2#It looks like Jose Salamanca has been cut.
Salamanca shoots and misses #TD2#
and Tavares counters with a single leg into guard. Salamanca didn't expect that. #SU2#
Tavares stands up from Salamanca's guard - Tavares perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tavares shoots in looking for a takedown. Salamanca tries to sprawl out of it but Tavares keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salamanca manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Tavares manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Salamanca on his heels. He'll look to pass Salamanca's guard now, I'm sure.
Tavares trying to control the position from guard on top but Salamanca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tavares must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Salamanca looking to control.
#T1#
Tavares throwing strikes from guard but Salamanca blocks nicely.
Tavares is looking to work some ground and pound but Salamanca has wrist control.
Salamanca is trying to control the position but Tavares postures up.
Salamanca looking to control but Tavares passes into half guard.
Salamanca is trying to maintain the position but Tavares is very close to passing his half guard.
Tavares looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Salamanca with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tavares wants to stand up but Salamanca has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jose Salamanca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tavares takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Tavares is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salamanca has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tavares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Salamanca's head.
Tavares wants to free his trapped foot but Salamanca is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Michael Tavares has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Tavares is trying to control the action in half guard but Salamanca is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salamanca throws a looping overhand right but Tavares ducks down to avoid it.
Salamanca goes for a double leg but Tavares avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tavares continues to drive forward.
Tavares is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Salamanca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salamanca wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Tavares pulls guard successfully.
Salamanca works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Salamanca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tavares keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tavares trying to control from the bottom.
Salamanca is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tavares keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Salamanca looking to control but Tavares is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tavares is working to get back to half guard.
Salamanca tries to take his opponent's back but Tavares turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Salamanca trying to keep a closed guard but Tavares is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares trying to control the position from guard on top but Salamanca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tavares 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Tavares!
A very excited looking Michael Tavares 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Gimenes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tavares doesn't seem phased though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tavares or perhaps it was just good defense by Gimenes, which made it look bad.
A quick step to the side and Gimenes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Gimenes.
Gimenes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tavares.
Gimenes scores with a decent looking hook.
Gimenes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gimenes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tavares lands a nice looking body shot.
Tavares shoots for a double leg takedown but Gimenes sprawls well. He's pushed Tavares's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miguel Gimenes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Tavares.
Gimenes swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares feints the counter takedown.
Tavares fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Tavares changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gimenes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gimenes wants to control but Tavares postures up.
Tavares trying to control the position but Gimenes is working away. #T1#
Gimenes defending against the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Tavares stalls from top position.#SU2#
Tavares stands up and beckons Gimenes to his feet.
Tavares wants to clinch up but Gimenes keeps it at a distance.
Gimenes is looking to counter punch.
Tavares fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tavares shoots for a double leg takedown but Gimenes sprawls well. He's pushed Tavares's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gimenes throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Tavares counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tavares.
Gimenes wants to get back to his feet but Tavares passes into half guard.
Tavares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REVR#
Tavares is trying to control. Gimenes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Gimenes is trying to maintain the position but Tavares is very close to passing his half guard.
Tavares landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gimenes is concentrating on defense, preventing Tavares from advancing position.
Tavares keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Tavares is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gimenes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gimenes is trying to stand up here but Tavares is controlling him well. #T3##SUB2#
Gimenes is defending against the submission attempts here by Tavares.
Tavares sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tavares moves into full mount! Gimenes won't be happy about that!
Gimenes wants to control but Tavares is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gimenes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gimenes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gimenes tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Tavares misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tavares scoring with strikes but Gimenes is staying in there.
Tavares with good strikes from the mount here!
Tavares in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tavares avoids the attempt from Gimenes to control.
Poor strikes thrown by Tavares there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tavares lands a nice shot to the head.
Gimenes tries to buck Tavares off but he can't manage it.
Tavares wants to control the pace but Gimenes is squirming around nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gimenes tries to buck Tavares off but he can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tavares dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Gimenes.
Gimenes throws a good cross that connects.
Decent striking displayed by Gimenes there.
Tavares wants to clinch up but Gimenes keeps it at a distance.
Tavares tries for a takedown but Gimenes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tavares looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A slow jab from Gimenes misses its intended target.
Gimenes sets himself, and Tavares steps forward looking for the clinch! Gimenes avoids it this time.
Nice sprawl there from Gimenes as Tavares shoots in.
Miguel Gimenes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Tavares.
Gimenes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tavares doesn't seem bothered though.
Gimenes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Gimenes lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gimenes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tavares somewhat.
It looked like Gimenes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gimenes with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Gimenes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Tavares has Gimenes up against the cage in a clinch.
Gimenes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tavares's efforts to push away.
Gimenes is working Tavares over against the cage.
Tavares wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gimenes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Tavares blocking some punches.
Gimenes has a couple of punches blocked by Tavares.
Tavares can't get the takedown.
Gimenes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tavares blocks an uppercut.
Tavares tries to pull guard but Gimenes won't allow it.
Gimenes throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavares.
Gimenes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2##TD2#
Tavares jumps guard.
Tavares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gimenes is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Tavares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gimenes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gimenes preventing the sweep.
Tavares is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tavares is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gimenes wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Gimenes wants to control but Tavares is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tavares is keen to just control but Gimenes is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Tavares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gimenes sees it coming and defends easily.
Gimenes tries to kick Tavares off in order to stand up. Tavares Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Tavares.#SUB2#
Tavares thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gimenes is not content to let Tavares control the position. #T4##SUB2#
Tavares is trying to get an arm triangle but Gimenes is defending well.
Tavares has control of an arm but Gimenes manages to advance to Tavares's back!
Gimenes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tavares on the ground.
Gimenes biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gimenes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tavares breaks Gimenes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Gimenes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gimenes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavares on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tavares shoots in but Gimenes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gimenes swats away the attempt to clinch by Tavares.
Tavares shoots for a takedown but Gimenes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Gimenes's shoulder, as Gimenes tries to avoid the shot.
Gimenes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tavares at a distance.
Tavares ducks right into an uppercut from Gimenes.
Gimenes lands with a right hand.
Tavares shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gimenes as he avoids it easily.
Miguel Gimenes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Tavares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gimenes scores with a jab. Tavares acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tavares slips a straight right by Gimenes.
Tavares wants to counter the offense by Gimenes and move into the clinch position.
Gimenes lands a body shot.
Tavares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tavares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Gimenes. Beautiful body shot.
Michael Tavares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Tavares decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tavares looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gimenes tries to get to full guard but Tavares has control of the leg.
Tavares is trying to control the action in half guard but Gimenes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tavares passes to full mount!
Gimenes wants to try and get back to his feet.#T2#
Tavares trying to control but Gimenes is having none of it.
Gimenes is trying to stand.
Gimenes is trying to stand but he's just given Tavares his back.#SUB2#
Gimenes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tavares not allowing Gimenes to control his hands.
Michael Tavares has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Gimenes trying to get back to his feet but Tavares is in full control for now.
Tavares scores with punches from the back.
#SUB2#
Tavares looking for the RNC.
Gimenes is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Gimenes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4##SUB2#
Tavares is cranking Gimenes's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Gimenes! He's tightened the choke and Gimenes is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Tavares! |
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