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Event:
BFT-491: Khan vs El Toro II
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Palmares.
Gilas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palmares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gilas.
Palmares misses with an uppercut.
Gilas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Palmares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmares throws a poor cross that misses
and Palmares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palmares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gilas.
Palmares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Rodrigo Palmares has been cut.
Gilas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gilas scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palmares. Gilas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gilas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gilas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palmares moves away.
Palmares ducks under a wild hook from Gilas.#CL#
Palmares drives through and clinches with Gilas against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilas blocks an uppercut.
Gilas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmares's elbow. #T1#
Palmares misses with some punches.
Gilas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Palmares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gilas gets through Palmares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Gilas to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmares.
Gilas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gilas lands with a left to the head.
Our sources have told us that Palmares has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Gilas.
We've been informed that Gilas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Palmares misses with a punch to the body.
Gilas effectively controlling the action here.
Gilas swings wildly with an uppercut but Palmares uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Palmares avoiding damage.
Palmares misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Gilas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gilas.
Gilas cracks Palmares with a nice body shot.
Gilas being controlled against the cage.
Gilas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Palmares up against the cage.
Gilas gets through Palmares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmares.
Palmares tries to work over Gilas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Gilas stalling.
#T3#
Gilas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Palmares looking to slow down the pace here.
Palmares misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gilas controlling the action here for a moment.
Palmares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gilas tries to throw a body punch but Palmares avoids it by throwing Gilas back against the cage.
Palmares wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Palmares trying to stall but Gilas improves his position.
Palmares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmares is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gilas.
Palmares blocks an uppercut.
Palmares tries to throw a body punch but Gilas avoids it by throwing Palmares back against the cage.
Palmares tries for a takedown but Gilas manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Gilas - that landed with a thud.
Gilas is stalling here.
Gilas blocking some punches.
Palmares jumps guard but Gilas stands there with Palmares around his waist. Palmares gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Palmares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gilas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmares's elbow.
Gilas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Palmares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Palmares fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Palmares's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Palmares scores with a shot to the body.
Gilas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Palmares takes a step back to recover.
The fighters circling - Palmares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palmares with a jab.
Gilas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Palmares connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gilas scrambles back to his feet.
Palmares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gilas.
Rodrigo Palmares is winning the standup battle so far.
Palmares moves out of range of the body kick from Gilas.
Gilas looks to land a left hand but Palmares moved out of range nicely.
Gilas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palmares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palmares. Gilas does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gilas.
Palmares misses with a straight left.
Gilas misses with a hook
and Palmares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gilas scores with a sloppy right hand. Palmares should have avoided that one.
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!
Palmares throws a hook but Gilas blocks it.#T1#
Palmares throws an overhand right that lands on Gilas's shoulder, as Gilas tries to avoid the shot.
Palmares lands the left hand.
Gilas misses with a body shot.
Palmares works the jab nicely.
Palmares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gilas avoids the body shot from Palmares.
Palmares just misses with a punch to the body.
Gilas throws a head kick that misses.
Palmares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gilas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Palmares misses
and Gilas counters with a stiff right hand.
Gilas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gilas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gilas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palmares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gilas, right into the meat.
#T2#
Jab, jab by Gilas - just one landing.
Gilas connects with a body shot that sends Palmares's belly button to the back.
Gilas cracks Palmares with a right hand to the side of the head.
Palmares works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Palmares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palmares swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gilas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gilas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Palmares under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gilas. Palmares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palmares misses with an uppercut
and Gilas counters with a nice uppercut.
Palmares throws a body shot but no joy.
Palmares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palmares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palmares misses with a straight left.
Gilas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gilas connects with a looping right hand.
Donk. Gilas catches Palmares right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Gilas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gilas moves out of range of the strikes.
Gilas misses with a body shot.
A jab from Gilas misses.
Palmares takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gilas scores with a nice head shot.
Gilas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gilas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Palmares throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Gilas.
Gilas lands with a straight right. Palmares didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#
Palmares is rocked!
Gilas misses with an uppercut.
Palmares is looking to counter the offense by Gilas and move into the clinch.
Gilas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Palmares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palmares throws the left hand but Gilas avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palmares.
Palmares seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Palmares lands a jab to the head.
Palmares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palmares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gilas.
Gilas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gilas throws a good cross that connects.
Palmares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gilas.
Palmares chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gilas can pounce on him.
Palmares misses with a wild body shot.
Palmares slips a jab from Gilas.
A swing and a miss from Palmares.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gilas stuns Palmares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gilas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilas scores with a nice strike.
Gilas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmares avoids the body shot from Gilas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Palmares's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Palmares throws a big shot that misses.
Gilas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Palmares misses.
Palmares throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2#
and Gilas counters with a crisp right hand that drops Palmares! Gilas lets Palmares back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Gilas cracks Palmares on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Palmares falls backwards against the cage. Gilas follows up with more strikes that drop Palmares to his knees. Gilas keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Palmares! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Gilas!
After winning the bout, Neil Gilas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
BFT-488: Khan vs El Toro
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Moreira is looking to clinch.
Palmares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moreira.
Moreira avoids the body shot from Palmares.
Palmares misses with a wild body shot.
Palmares takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Rodrigo Palmares has been cut.
Moreira misses with a looping left.
Moreira lands a nice looking body kick.
Palmares throws a body shot but no joy.
Palmares connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Vieira Moreira has been cut.
Moreira throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Palmares decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moreira's guard.
Palmares throwing strikes from guard but Moreira blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palmares.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palmares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Palmares trying to control but Moreira is working from the bottom.
Palmares throwing strikes from guard but Moreira blocks nicely. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palmares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Palmares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moreira pulls Palmares in close to prevent any damage.
Palmares wants to control from the top but Moreira keeps moving.
Moreira is trying to control the position but Palmares postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Palmares's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Palmares is looking to work some ground and pound but Moreira has wrist control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Palmares postures up in Moreira's guard and throws a big left but Moreira blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palmares makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Palmares looking to sit in guard and control but Moreira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Moreira wants to control from the top but Palmares keeps moving.
Moreira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Palmares trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3#
Moreira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Palmares might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moreira is continuing to stall.
Moreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreira stopping the sweep attempt from Palmares.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Palmares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moreira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moreira keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot lands for Moreira.
Palmares misses the jab.
Palmares throws out a powerful jab.
Moreira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Palmares misses with the combination.
Palmares shoots and misses
and Moreira counters with a one-two to the body.
Moreira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moreira walks into a left hand.
Palmares takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A decent looking cross lands there for Palmares.
Nice body kick from Moreira.
Moreira delivers a nice body kick.
Palmares is breathing heavily.
Palmares misses with an uppercut. Moreira saw that one coming.
Moreira is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rodrigo Palmares will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Moreira throws a sloppy head kick and Palmares moves out of range easily.
Palmares moves forwards but Moreira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moreira scores with a hook.
Moreira lands a nice looking kick to the body. Palmares takes a step back to recover.
Palmares lands with a hook. Moreira tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Palmares takes one to the side of the head.
Palmares blocks a head kick by Moreira.
#CL#
Palmares moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Moreira fails to land.
Palmares stalling the fight.
Moreira has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Palmares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmares misses with a punch on the inside.
Palmares lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmares tries to pull guard but Moreira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moreira. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Moreira fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Palmares.
Moreira lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moreira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palmares has Moreira pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moreira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moreira scores with a shot to the side of Palmares's head.
Palmares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palmares drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moreira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moreira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Palmares tries to counter with a takedown but Moreira is quick to defend against it.
Daniel Vieira Moreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Moreira lands a big head kick that sends Palmares tumbling to the mat! Moreira takes a step backwards and waves Palmares back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Moreira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palmares throws out the jab.
Palmares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moreira.
A telegraphed right hand from Palmares misses the target. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Moreira.
Palmares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moreira.
Palmares looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD2#
Moreira lands a big head kick that sends Palmares tumbling to the mat! Moreira takes a step backwards and waves Palmares back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Palmares is rocked!
Moreira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmares throws a looping overhand right but Moreira ducks down to avoid it.
Oh Palmares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daniel Vieira Moreira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crack! A monster head kick from Moreira and Palmares falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Moreira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daniel Vieira Moreira!
Daniel Vieira Moreira bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Pulse 55 - Mercer vs Palmares
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Palmares lands a nice looking body shot.
Mercer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Palmares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercer manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Palmares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palmares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mercer to score with a decent uppercut.
Palmares misses with an uppercut
and Mercer counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Rodrigo Palmares has been cut.
Palmares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mercer.
Mercer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palmares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mercer on the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Clay Mercer has been cut.
Palmares missing with a left hand there. Mercer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Palmares finds it's way round the side to connect with Mercer's head.
Mercer scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palmares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mercer takes a swing at Palmares's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Mercer throws a head kick that Palmares semi-blocks.
Mercer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Palmares.
Palmares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mercer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Palmares scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Palmares does it's job there.
Palmares throws a shot to the body.
Rodrigo Palmares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmares ducks under a wild hook from Mercer.
Palmares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmares misses with a looping left.
Palmares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmares.
Palmares fails with a takedown attempt.
Mercer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mercer misses with a wild body shot.
Mercer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Palmares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
Mercer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Palmares scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer looks to land a right hand but Palmares moved out of range.
Palmares throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercer.
Mercer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mercer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Palmares. Palmares circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Palmares does no damage.
Mercer cracks Palmares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Palmares misses the target.
Palmares is looking to clinch but Mercer is avoiding it.
Palmares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Palmares misses
and Mercer counters with a straight right hand.
Mercer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Palmares to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Palmares misses. #KD#
Mercer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Palmares sprawling to the canvas! Palmares rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mercer finish him?!
#ROC#
Palmares is rocked!
Clay Mercer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palmares blocks a jab.
Palmares tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Palmares tries to close the distance and clinch but Mercer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Palmares closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mercer did well to prevent Palmares getting side control.
Mercer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Palmares looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Mercer looking for submissions off his back.
Palmares misses with a head shot. Mercer uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Mercer has his feet on Palmares's thighs here. He's pushed Palmares off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Palmares screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clay Mercer!
A determined Clay Mercer didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Seia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Palmares shoots in but no luck this time.
Seia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Seia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Tolo Seia has been cut.#KD#
Palmares cracks Seia with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Palmares has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Seia to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmares lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodrigo Palmares!
Rodrigo Palmares took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Palmares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Palmares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Palmares lands a nice shot that snaps Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech's head back.
Palmares drops Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech with a big left hand! Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is injured, injured bad! Palmares jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Palmares!
Rodrigo Palmares gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech had this to say: 'Defeat sucks but going hungry sucks worse'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Schwarzeneg gets a takedown into half guard.
Schwarzeneg is trying to control the action in half guard but Palmares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schwarzeneg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schwarzeneg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Palmares slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Palmares has his feet on Schwarzeneg's thighs here. He's pushed Schwarzeneg off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Schwarzeneg screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Palmares!
Rodrigo Palmares managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Schwarzeneg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Palmares finds it's way round the side to connect with Schwarzeneg's head.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch but Palmares moves out of range.
Schwarzeneg closes the distance but Palmares moves to the side #TD#
so Palmares counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Palmares sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Palmares thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Palmares is working Schwarzeneg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Schwarzeneg keeping moving, preventing Palmares from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Palmares is working Schwarzeneg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Palmares has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Palmares stopping the sweep attempt from Schwarzeneg.
Palmares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Palmares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Palmares postures up in Schwarzeneg's guard and throws a big left but Schwarzeneg blocks it. #ES2#
Schwarzeneg manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#KD#
Palmares lands a left and a right that send Schwarzeneg crashing to the mat, dazed. Palmares thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Schwarzeneg is rocked!#TD2#
Schwarzeneg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Palmares on his heels. He'll look to pass Palmares's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Schwarzeneg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schwarzeneg trying to control but Palmares is working from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palmares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Palmares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schwarzeneg defends it easily.#T2##SUB#
Palmares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schwarzeneg defends well.#SUB#
Palmares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schwarzeneg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schwarzeneg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Palmares is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Schwarzeneg frees his head nicely. Oh but Palmares has switched to an armbar! Schwarzeneg is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rodrigo Palmares!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rodrigo Palmares waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
De Bruin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Palmares is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Bruin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palmares is one step ahead there.
Palmares lands a couple of elbows.
Palmares lands a couple of digs.
Palmares working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Bruin's head.
Palmares working some strikes from top position.#ROC#
De Bruin is rocked!
Palmares postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! De Bruin covers up, he's hurt! Palmares keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Palmares and the ref steps in to end the fight! Palmares can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Palmares!
Rodrigo Palmares managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Oneil avoids the body shot from Palmares.
Oneil throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Palmares counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Palmares.
Palmares is stalling in the full guard.
Palmares has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Palmares trying to control but Oneil is working from the bottom.
Palmares preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Palmares thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmares controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Palmares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oneil trying to keep a closed guard but Palmares is proving a slippery customer.
Oneil wants to stand up but Palmares is controlling him. #T1#
Palmares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oneil is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Palmares wants to control from the top but Oneil keeps moving.
Palmares controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oneil moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheers as Oneil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palmares doesn't seem phased though.
Oneil misses with a left hand
and Palmares counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oneil thinking.
Oneil bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kevin Oneil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmares ducks under a wild hook from Oneil.
Palmares appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Palmares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oneil displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Palmares.
Oneil swings for the body but Palmares moves out of range.
Palmares changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oneil's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Palmares connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oneil scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Oneil.
Oneil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palmares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oneil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Palmares doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oneil moves away.
Oneil wants to land a leg kick but Palmares is out of range.
Palmares tries to counter with a takedown but Oneil is quick to defend against it.
Oneil works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kevin Oneil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oneil throws a nice head kick!
Palmares ducks under a wild hook from Oneil.#T3#
Oneil lands with a cross.
Palmares misses the body punch
and Oneil counters with an outside leg kick.
Oneil misses with a hook.
Palmares takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oneil throws a big shot that misses.
Palmares tries to counter with a takedown but Oneil is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick lands from Oneil.
Oneil misses the jab.
Oneil misses with a wild body shot.
Oneil doesn't manage to clinch there - Palmares circles away.
Oneil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Palmares missing with a left hand there. Oneil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oneil tries to clinch but Palmares moves away #TD#
and Palmares counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oneil tries to kick Palmares off but Palmares keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Palmares content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Oneil is looking to improve his position.
Palmares prevents Oneil from standing back up.
Palmares is looking to take a break and control but Oneil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oneil is trying to maintain the position but Palmares is very close to passing his half guard.
Palmares keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Oneil is controlling Palmares's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Palmares controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Oneil dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Palmares darts in looking for a takedown but Oneil gets double underhooks and turns Palmares into the cage.
Oneil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palmares changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oneil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oneil slips under a jab.
Oneil thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Palmares if he has to take too many more of those.
Palmares takes one to the side of the head.
Palmares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oneil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Oneil misses.
Oneil fakes the leg kick and cracks Palmares in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Palmares misses its intended target.
A jab from Oneil misses.
Palmares appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oneil misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Oneil misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oneil.#TD#
Oneil tries to sprawl but Palmares drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Palmares working over Oneil with some ground and pound. Oneil looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oneil is trying to control but can't.
Palmares sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Palmares scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ES2#
Oneil has one foot on Palmares's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Palmares misses with a looping left.
Oneil tries to counter by closing the distance.
Palmares takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oneil is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oneil throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Palmares counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Oneil pushes Palmares off and scrambles back to his feet.
Palmares throws a body punch but Oneil moves out of range. #T2#
Oneil cracks Palmares with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oneil scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Oneil has closed the distance and engaged Palmares in a clinch.
#BC2#
Oneil breaks from the clinch.
Palmares fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oneil avoids it really well and circles away.
Palmares shoots for a double leg takedown but Oneil sprawls well. He's pushed Palmares's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oneil steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Palmares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmares misses with a two punch combination.
Palmares throws a leg kick
and Oneil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oneil throws a hook but Palmares avoids it easily.
Oneil connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Oneil throws a hook but Palmares blocks it.
Oneil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palmares slips under a jab.
Oneil misses the shot to the body.
Palmares misses the shot to the body.
Oneil lands a body shot.
A left lands for Palmares.
Good exchange - Oneil coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Oneil.
Nice defenses there by Palmares.
Oneil throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Palmares counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Oneil has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Palmares is on him like a limpet, forcing Oneil back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmares wants a takedown.
#T4#
Oneil throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Palmares is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Oneil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oneil misses the shot to the body.
Palmares drops down looking for a counter takedown but Oneil sprawls and moves away.
A good leg kick by Oneil.
Oneil ducks under a wild hook from Palmares.
Oneil looks to score with a jab to the body but Palmares is just out of range.
Kevin Oneil seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Palmares shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Palmares showed some decent athleticism there.
Palmares missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palmares stalling.
Oneil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palmares.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Oneil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Palmares fails with the takedown
and Oneil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oneil throws a hook but Palmares blocks it.
Oneil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmares.
Oneil misses with a body shot.
Palmares takes a swing at Oneil's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Oneil was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oneil goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oneil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oneil lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmares gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oneil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oneil throws the left hand but Palmares avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Palmares misses the target.
Oneil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palmares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1##CL2#
Oneil clinches.
Palmares effectively controlling the action here.
Palmares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oneil can't find room to land a body shot as Palmares controls the action.
Palmares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oneil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palmares backwards.
Palmares stalling against the cage.
Palmares tries to throw a body punch but Oneil avoids it by throwing Palmares back against the cage.
Palmares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmares pushes Oneil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oneil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oneil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oneil tries to work over Palmares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodrigo Palmares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Oneil misses with a punch to the body.
Palmares looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Palmares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oneil throws a head punch that misses.
Palmares has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oneil after a bit of a struggle.
Palmares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oneil lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palmares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmares keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oneil's efforts to push away.
The referee is keeping an eye on Palmares - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oneil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Palmares working aggressively here.
Oneil working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Oneil - that landed with a thud.
Oneil lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Palmares.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Oneil breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Oneil throws a half hearted mid kick.
Palmares half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oneil throws a sloppy head kick
and Palmares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oneil throws a leg kick #TD#
and Palmares counters with a takedown into side control.
Oneil tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Palmares trying to control the position but Oneil is working away.
Oneil tries to bench press Palmares off him but Palmares keeps the position.
Palmares throws an elbow but Oneil slips to the side and avoids it well.
Palmares has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oneil gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Palmares controlling the pace.
Palmares prevents Oneil from improving his position.
Palmares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oneil's head. #T4#
Palmares winds up and cracks Oneil with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Palmares is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Oneil 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.
Palmares lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oneil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oneil controlling the position for now.
Oneil is staying active underneath Palmares, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oneil looks like he's trying to stand up.
Oneil wants to improve his position but Palmares is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Oneil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oneil winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Oneil!
Kevin Oneil thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech misses with a hook
#TD#
so Palmares counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech wants to get back to his feet but Palmares is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech being controlled here, momentarily.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech wants to stand up but Palmares is controlling him.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech being controlled here, momentarily.
Palmares stops Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmares throwing strikes from guard but Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech blocks nicely.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech wants to stand up but Palmares is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Palmares keeps the fight on the outside.
Palmares tries to counter with a takedown but Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is quick to defend against it.
Palmares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries to clinch but Palmares moves away #TD#
and Palmares counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Palmares performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech wants to get back to his feet.
Palmares with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Palmares working the head and body with strikes.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is trying to stand.
Palmares slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Palmares looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Palmares sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Palmares trying to pass the guard but Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech defending well.
Palmares controlling the action here. #T3#
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Palmares counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Palmares showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is looking to stand up but Palmares isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Palmares presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech working hard to break the clinch.
Palmares drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4##TD#
Palmares jumps into guard, dragging Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech to the mat.
Palmares is controlling Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech's posture.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws a strike but Palmares rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palmares not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is looking to stand up but Palmares isn't so interested in that idea.
Palmares 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Palmares dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Palmares feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Palmares controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Palmares with a flurry of punches that miss.
Palmares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech can do to turn this around?
Palmares won't allow Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech to get back to his feet.
Palmares looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech wants to stand up but Palmares is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmares looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Palmares stops Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws a head kick but Palmares moves out of range.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Palmares counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Palmares not doing much here.
Palmares seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Palmares is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palmares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Palmares scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech wants to get back to his feet.
Palmares sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech defending well though.
Palmares thows a huge punch but Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Palmares 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. Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Palmares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Palmares!
A very excited looking Rodrigo Palmares 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 Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech had this to say: 'Defeat sucks but going hungry sucks worse'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Silva throws a head kick but Palmares moves out of range.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Palmares. #CUT#
It looks like Antonio Silva has been cut.
Palmares lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#TD#
Palmares gets a takedown into half guard.
Palmares seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Palmares lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmares trying to control the pace.
Palmares slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.#T1#
Palmares content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Palmares works his foot free and advances to mount.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palmares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Palmares tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Palmares breaks from Silva's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T2#
Palmares controlling from mount.
Palmares seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.
We've been hearing good reports from Palmares's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silva wants to control but Palmares is having none of it.
Palmares with a couple of short strikes.
Palmares postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Palmares controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Silva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT#
That has opened up Antonio Silva's cut even more.
Palmares tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Palmares lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Antonio Silva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Palmares content just to control the position here.
We've been informed that Silva has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Silva wants to control but Palmares is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Palmares looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Palmares controlling from mount.
Palmares working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT#
Antonio Silva's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antonio Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rodrigo Palmares!
Rodrigo Palmares thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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