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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Del Norte misses.
Burns is looking to counter with a body kick.
Del Norte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
Burns throws a sloppy body shot
letting Del Norte counter with a right hand.
Del Norte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Del Norte.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Del Norte.
Del Norte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Del Norte misses with a takedown attempt
and Burns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burns misses with a hook. Del Norte ducked under it nicely.
Del Norte throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns walks into a stiff left hand from Del Norte.
The crowd cheers as Del Norte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Burns and Del Norte goes tumbling to the canvas! Burns follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#
Del Norte is rocked!
Burns moves into full mount! Del Norte won't be happy about that!
Del Norte is still in real trouble! Can Burns finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns mounts Del Norte! Really nice guard pass there!
Del Norte is looking to improve his position but Burns isn't that keen on the idea.
Del Norte seems to have recovered his senses.
Burns controlling from mount.
Del Norte is trying desperately to improve position.
Burns controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Del Norte tries to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Del Norte really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burns controlling from mount. #T3#
Del Norte is trying to escape the mount but Burns keeps good control and instead manages to take Del Norte's back.
Del Norte is in bad spot here.
What can Del Norte do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Del Norte tries to roll but Burns sticks to his back.
What can Del Norte do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Del Norte rolls, trying to escape but Burns keeps control of the position.
Burns is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Del Norte can't escape the position.
#T4#
Burns biding his time, controlling Del Norte.
Del Norte looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Del Norte is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Burns dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Del Norte misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Burns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Del Norte throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Del Norte with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burns counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Del Norte.
Burns pushes Del Norte away with a front kick.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Del Norte's calf.
Del Norte misses with a lunging right hand
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Burns. Del Norte shrugs it off though.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Norte throws out the jab.
Del Norte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Del Norte takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns is stalking Del Norte. Del Norte circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Burns, and it's lights out! Del Norte really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brady Burns!
Brady Burns thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Fantinaz Del Norte stepped up to the mic, saying 'Great job fucker, one hell of a fight :)'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Del Norte swats away the attempt to clinch by Tubridy.
Del Norte throws out a counter right but Tubridy avoids it with no problem.
Tubridy throws an overhand right that lands on Del Norte's shoulder, as Del Norte tries to avoid the shot.
Del Norte looks to land a combination but Tubridy avoids it well. #TD2#
Del Norte closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tubridy quickly recovers to half guard.
Tubridy is trying to control but can't.
Tubridy tries to roll over but Del Norte keeps him under control.
Well, if Del Norte 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Norte lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Del Norte perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Del Norte passes to side control. #SUB2#
Del Norte is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tubridy is trying to escape and Del Norte transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tubridy is forced to tap! Nice work there by Del Norte! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fantinaz Del Norte!
After the fight, Fantinaz Del Norte was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Ryan Tubridy was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck this shit '.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Josh Miller and Fantinaz Del Norte. Del Norte has chosen La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Josh Miller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Fantinaz Del Norte!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Del Norte gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller is working for takedown but Del Norte is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've been hearing reports that Miller has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Miller gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miller (2) vs (0) Del Norte
Del Norte can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miller controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Norte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Miller has passed into half guard!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Miller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte won't allow Miller to pass to mount.
Del Norte gets full guard.
Del Norte throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miller trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Del Norte manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miller (2) vs (2) Del Norte
Miller pulls Del Norte in close to prevent any damage.
Del Norte slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Miller (2) vs (5) Del Norte
Del Norte working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is not content to let Del Norte control the position.
Del Norte tries to advance to mount but can't.
Del Norte is still trying to improve position.
Del Norte working away.
Del Norte wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte wants to take a breather but Miller manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Del Norte.
Miller managing to control the position.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Del Norte slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Del Norte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Del Norte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully.
Del Norte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Miller pulls Del Norte in close to prevent any damage.
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Del Norte looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miller (4) vs (5) Del Norte
Del Norte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.
Del Norte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Del Norte throws his legs up looking for a submission but Miller uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miller (7) vs (5) Del Norte
Miller gets to mount! Del Norte was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miller (9) vs (5) Del Norte
Del Norte is squirming around, avoiding Miller's attempts to control the action.
Del Norte sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Del Norte moves into full guard.
Del Norte looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Del Norte is keeping the position.
Miller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Del Norte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Del Norte's legs - danger averted.
Del Norte escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Del Norte has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.
Del Norte looking to control but Miller passes into half guard.
Miller tries to pass to full mount but Del Norte defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte is looking to improve his position.
Miller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miller continues to stall.
Del Norte is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Del Norte avoid being mounted?
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Del Norte tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Del Norte won't allow Miller to pass to mount.
Del Norte is looking to improve his position.
Miller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Miller (12) vs (5) Del Norte
Del Norte is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Norte is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Del Norte is trying desperately to improve position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Miller takes Del Norte's back. Score +3 for taking back: Miller (15) vs (5) Del Norte
Miller biding his time, controlling Del Norte.
Miller is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Del Norte has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Del Norte defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte trying to control but not successfully.
Del Norte wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miller takes the fight on points by 15 to 5.
Josh Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Fantinaz Del Norte had this to say: 'Great job fucker, one hell of a fight :)'. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fantinaz Del Norte and Donnie Mizrahi. Del Norte comes to the cage accompanied by La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Fantinaz Del Norte! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Donnie Mizrahi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Del Norte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mizrahi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mizrahi has Del Norte up against the cage in a clinch.
Mizrahi is trying to pull guard but Del Norte has him pressed against the cage.
Mizrahi tries for a takedown but Del Norte manages to get underhooks.
Mizrahi is trying to pull guard but Del Norte turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fantinaz Del Norte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Mizrahi.
Mizrahi is pressed up against the cage. Del Norte has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mizrahi down to the mat. Mizrahi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Del Norte has Mizrahi up against the cage in a clinch.
Del Norte gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizrahi wants a takedown but no success here.
Mizrahi decides to pull guard.
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Mizrahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mizrahi keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully.
Del Norte passes into half guard.
Del Norte 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.
Mizrahi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi trying to control here.
Del Norte is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Mizrahi as he works his way to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Mizrahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mizrahi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Norte (0) vs (2) Mizrahi
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mizrahi escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mizrahi! Score +3 for passing guard: Del Norte (0) vs (5) Mizrahi
Del Norte tries to improve position but can't.
Del Norte tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Del Norte (0) vs (7) Mizrahi
Del Norte is looking to improve his position but Mizrahi isn't that keen on the idea.
Mizrahi takes Del Norte's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Del Norte is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Del Norte (0) vs (10) Mizrahi
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Del Norte.
Del Norte trying to control the position but Mizrahi manages to sink in the hooks.
Del Norte can't escape the position.
Del Norte trying to control the position but Mizrahi manages to sink in the hooks.
Del Norte tries to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi controls the position.
Del Norte breaks Mizrahi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Norte (2) vs (10) Mizrahi
Del Norte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mizrahi is keeping the position for now.
Mizrahi keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully.
Del Norte is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mizrahi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Del Norte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi looking for a sweep. Not yet Mizrahi, not yet.
Mizrahi keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully.
Del Norte is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Del Norte passes Mizrahi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Del Norte is keen to just control but Mizrahi is a slippery customer.
Del Norte seems to be looking for submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Del Norte 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.
Del Norte is trying to work for a kimura but Mizrahi is defending well.
Mizrahi moves into full guard.
Mizrahi keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully.
Mizrahi being controlled here, momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Del Norte won't allow Mizrahi to sweep him here.
Del Norte wants to control from the top but Mizrahi keeps moving.
Del Norte slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Del Norte (5) vs (10) Mizrahi
Del Norte is looking to take a break and control but Mizrahi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Del Norte trying to control the action but Mizrahi is working from the bottom.
Del Norte thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte trying to control the position but Mizrahi is working away.
Del Norte is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mizrahi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Del Norte wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mizrahi, who protects the arm well.
Mizrahi struggling a bit here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mizrahi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Del Norte's guard! Nice work there by Mizrahi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Norte (5) vs (12) Mizrahi
Del Norte trying to keep a closed guard but Mizrahi is proving a slippery customer.
Del Norte is looking for a triangle but Mizrahi pushes his legs off easily.
Del Norte is trying to hold Mizrahi in close to prevent damage but Mizrahi has managed to pass into half guard.
Del Norte is looking to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte gets full guard.
Del Norte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Del Norte had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mizrahi defends it easily.
Del Norte has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mizrahi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Del Norte. Score +3 for passing guard: Del Norte (5) vs (15) Mizrahi
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi controlling the position from side mount.
Del Norte tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mizrahi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Del Norte can't do much from the bottom here.
Del Norte is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte tries to bench press Mizrahi off him but Mizrahi keeps the position.
Mizrahi controlling the position from side mount.
Del Norte is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mizrahi wins on points by 15 to 5.
Donnie Mizrahi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Fantinaz Del Norte spoke after the fight, saying 'Great job fucker, one hell of a fight :)'. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fantinaz Del Norte and Li Kong Ho. Del Norte comes to the cage accompanied by La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market. Li Kong Ho told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fantinaz Del Norte! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Li Kong Ho!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Del Norte has Ho up against the cage in a clinch.
Del Norte has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ho tries to pull guard but Del Norte won't allow it.
Ho has Del Norte pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Del Norte manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Del Norte gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ho regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Del Norte (2) vs (0) Ho
Ho being controlled here, momentarily.
Ho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Del Norte wants to pass the guard but Ho is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Norte sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Del Norte defends well.
Ho wants to sweep here but Del Norte controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho controlling Del Norte's posture.
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Norte slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Del Norte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Del Norte slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Del Norte preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ho is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Norte (2) vs (2) Ho
Ho is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ho is looking to pass into half guard but Del Norte pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Del Norte is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Norte (4) vs (2) Ho
Del Norte seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ho seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte wants to control from the top but Ho keeps moving.
Ho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Del Norte is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Del Norte tries to free his leg and advance position but Ho is retaining full guard.
Del Norte controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte'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.
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Norte is one step ahead there.
Del Norte controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Del Norte stopping the sweep attempt from Ho.
Ho pulls Del Norte in close to prevent any damage.
Ho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte wants to control from the top but Ho keeps moving.
Del Norte has gone for a leg lock! Ho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Del Norte's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Norte (4) vs (4) Ho
Ho trying to control but Del Norte is working from the bottom.
Del Norte had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ho defends it easily.
Ho wants to control from the top but Del Norte keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ho controlling from the top position.
Ho looking to sit in guard and control but Del Norte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Norte (6) vs (4) Ho
Del Norte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Del Norte is pushing down on Ho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ho is fighting to maintain full guard but Del Norte has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Norte is trying to control the action in half guard but Ho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Del Norte is looking for a kimura here.
Del Norte is trying to work for a kimura but Ho is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ho wants to get back to full guard.
Ho holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Del Norte trying to work for an americana but Ho has managed to regain full guard.
Ho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Del Norte wants to pass the guard but Ho is keeping the position.
Ho is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Del Norte trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom.
Ho pulls Del Norte in close to prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ho has his hands on Del Norte's head, controlling the position.
Ho is trying to control the position but Del Norte postures up.
Del Norte is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ho is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ho has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Norte (6) vs (6) Ho
Del Norte is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ho is aware though and is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Norte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Norte can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ho controls the pace.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Norte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Norte is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ho is aware though and is defending well.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Norte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Del Norte is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Del Norte has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Norte (8) vs (6) Ho
Ho trying to keep a closed guard but Del Norte is proving a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte won't allow Ho to sweep him here.
Del Norte slips nicely into half guard.
Ho is looking for a sweep. Del Norte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Del Norte has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Del Norte (11) vs (6) Ho
Ho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Del Norte has hold of Ho's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ho manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ho regains half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ho is looking to control Del Norte's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ho avoid being mounted?
Del Norte trying to control from half guard but Ho is working away.
Del Norte is pressing down on Ho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ho is holding on for now.
Ho is trying to get back to full guard.
Del Norte is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ho gets full guard.
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Norte preventing the sweep.
Ho seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Del Norte stopping the sweep attempt from Ho.
Del Norte wants to pass the guard but Ho is keeping the position.
Del Norte controlling from the top position.
Del Norte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ho looking to control.
Del Norte is pushing down on Ho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ho is fighting to maintain full guard but Del Norte has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ho is looking to improve his position.
Ho is controlling Del Norte's trapped leg to prevent Del Norte from advancing to side control.
Ho is looking to improve his position.
Del Norte is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ho defends it well.
Ho wants to improve his position but Del Norte is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte is trying to control the action in half guard but Ho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ho wants to control but Del Norte is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ho tries to roll over but Del Norte keeps him under control.
Ho keeps trying to improve his position.
Del Norte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ho is in trouble now - Del Norte has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Del Norte (14) vs (6) Ho
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Norte looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Norte takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
In his post fight interview, Fantinaz Del Norte started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Del Norte has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Del Norte there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Norte throws out the jab.
Del Norte moves out of range as Shot strikes.
Shot throws out a powerful jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Shot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Del Norte throws a counter combo.
Shot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Del Norte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shot. Del Norte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Norte now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Del Norte throws a hook but Shot blocks it.
Shot throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Del Norte scores with a takedown into Shot's guard.
Del Norte won't allow Shot to sweep him here.
Shot pulls Del Norte in close to prevent any damage.
Del Norte trying to control but Shot is working from the bottom. #T1#
Del Norte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shot is keeping the position for now.
Shot is pulling down on Del Norte's head to control his posture.
Shot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Norte is one step ahead there.
Del Norte sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Del Norte.
Del Norte seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shot has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Del Norte misses with a body shot.
Shot throws a shot to the body.
Shot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Shot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Del Norte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shot throws out the jab.
Del Norte gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Del Norte misses with a body kick.
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown but Shot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Del Norte throws the left hand but Shot avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Shot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Del Norte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shot.
Shot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Del Norte.
Shot thuds a left hand into Del Norte's body.#T3#
Shot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Del Norte dodges the punch combination from Shot.
Shot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Del Norte lands with a nice body punch.
Del Norte ducks under a wild hook from Shot.
Shot throws a lazy right hand but Del Norte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Norte.
Shot works Del Norte's body with a nice hook.
Shot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shot stuffs the takedown.
Sebastian Shot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fantinaz Del Norte.
Del Norte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Norte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shot slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Norte throws a hook but Shot avoids it easily.#T4#
Shot throws a head kick but Del Norte moves out of range.
Del Norte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Del Norte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Del Norte throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Del Norte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shot's head.
Shot looks to land a left hand but Del Norte moved out of range nicely.
Shot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Del Norte.
Shot throws a big shot that misses.
Shot throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Norte.
Del Norte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shot just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Norte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shot moves away.
Shot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shot ducks under a wild hook from Del Norte.
A little feinted left hand from Shot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Del Norte moves out of range of the strikes.
Del Norte misses with a two punch combination.
Good exchange - Shot coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Shot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Del Norte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shot throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Shot misses.
Shot scores with a nice right hand.
Shot misses with a straight right.
Shot cracks Del Norte with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Norte. Shot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Norte scores with a nice head shot.
Del Norte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shot walks into a left hand.
Good exchange - Shot coming out on top.
A punch combination from Shot misses.
Shot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Norte can do to turn this around?
Shot connects with a nice looking jab.
Shot cracks Del Norte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shot throws a hook but Del Norte avoids it easily.
Del Norte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Del Norte defending well as Shot loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Shot. No joy for Del Norte on that attempt.
Shot stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Shot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Del Norte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shot.
Shot feints a jab promting Del Norte to slip. Shot then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Del Norte slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sebastian Shot is winning the standup battle so far.
Shot misses with the combination.
Shot misses with an uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Shot scores with a four punch combination!
Shot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sebastian Shot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fantinaz Del Norte.
Shot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shot misses with a looping right.
Del Norte throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Shot.#T2#
Shot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Del Norte circles away quickly and effectively.
Sebastian Shot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Norte ducks under a wild hook from Shot.
Shot throws the left hand but Del Norte avoids the punch easily.
Del Norte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Del Norte moves out of range of the strikes.
Shot scores with a hook.
Del Norte looks to land a combination. Shot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jab, jab by Shot - just one landing. #TD2#
Del Norte shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Norte thows a huge punch but Shot dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Del Norte working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shot pulls Del Norte in close to his closed guard and prevents Del Norte from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Del Norte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Norte is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shot is looking to stand up but Del Norte isn't so interested in that idea.
Shot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Norte is one step ahead there.
Shot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Del Norte is trying to control the position but Shot postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Del Norte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Del Norte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shot wants to control from the top but Del Norte keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Shot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Del Norte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shot has managed to get both his arms back between Del Norte's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Del Norte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shot tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Norte is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Shot dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Del Norte dodges the punch combination from Shot.
Shot misses with a double jab.
Del Norte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Danga de danga de dang - Del Norte scores with a four punch combination!
Shot looks to throw the jab but Del Norte is out of range.
Del Norte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Norte manages to avoid it.
Del Norte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shot is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Del Norte.
Shot misses with a looping right.
Del Norte slips under a jab.
Del Norte tries a head kick but it misses.
Shot loads up on a big right hand but Del Norte slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Norte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Del Norte looks to move away, Shot throws a big counter combo but Del Norte just gets out of the way.
Del Norte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shot is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Del Norte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shot sprawls well. Shot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Del Norte gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Shot tries to sprawl but Del Norte drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shot wants to get back to full guard.
Del Norte prevents Shot from standing back up.
Del Norte trying to mount his opponent but Shot defends it. #SUB2#
Del Norte 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.
Shot is controlling Del Norte's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Del Norte is just content to waste time from the top position. Shot takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fantinaz Del Norte has got the better of the ground game so far.
Del Norte trying to control but Shot is working from the bottom.
Shot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Del Norte's guard. #REVR#
Shot stopping the sweep attempt from Del Norte.
Shot trying to control but Del Norte is working from the bottom.
Shot lands a couple of digs.
Fantinaz Del Norte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Shot trying to control but Del Norte is working from the bottom.
Shot landing with the ground and pound.
Shot won't allow Del Norte to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Del Norte is looking for a triangle here but Shot uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Shot landing strikes.
Del Norte manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shot's best efforts.
Shot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shot prevents Del Norte from improving his position.#SUB2#
Del Norte looking for submissions off his back.
Del Norte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Shot passes to side control.
Shot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Norte keeps working. #SUB#
Shot thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sebastian Shot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Shot has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A low kick from Del Norte is predictable there
and Shot counters with a nice low kick that buckles Del Norte's knee momentarily.
Shot delivers a nice body kick.
Del Norte jabs Shot right on the nose. Shot blinks but takes it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Shot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Shot!
A very excited looking Sebastian Shot 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.
Fantinaz Del Norte was interviewed post fight and said 'Great job fucker, one hell of a fight :)'.
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Event:
UVT 368: Welcome
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Bourque missing with a left hand there. Del Norte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bourque lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bourque works the jab nicely.
Del Norte misses with a hook. Bourque ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Del Norte misses.
Del Norte misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Del Norte shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bourque manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bourque is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bourque keeping full guard, as Del Norte tries to pass.
Bourque has Del Norte pulled in close to control his posture.
Bourque will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Norte wants to pass the guard but Bourque is keeping the position.
Del Norte is still trying to improve position.
Del Norte passes Bourque's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Del Norte is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bourque is just riding it out for now. Del Norte eventually gives up the hold.
Del Norte looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Del Norte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Del Norte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Del Norte not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Norte is pressing down on Bourque's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bourque is holding on for now.
Del Norte not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Bourque tries to roll over but Del Norte keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Del Norte looking for a submission but Bourque manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Bourque can't keep his opponent in guard - Del Norte advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Del Norte controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Del Norte is looking for a kimura but Bourque is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Del Norte to get the leverage.
Del Norte is pressing down on Bourque's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bourque is holding on for now.
Del Norte wants to take a breather but Bourque is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bourque lands a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bourque throws a hook to the side of Del Norte's head but Del Norte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Del Norte pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bourque was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Del Norte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bourque!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fantinaz Del Norte will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bourque throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Norte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Norte misses with a straight left.
Del Norte misses with a straight right.
Bourque moves away from the strike by Del Norte.
Del Norte misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Del Norte was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Del Norte working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Del Norte working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Norte looks up at the clock and then as Bourque takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Del Norte smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Del Norte misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Del Norte trying to control the position but Bourque is working away.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Del Norte tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Del Norte working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bourque is not content to let Del Norte control the position.
Bourque wants to control but Del Norte postures up.#T3##SUB2#
Del Norte tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bourque tries to improve position but can't.
Del Norte misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Del Norte is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bourque is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Del Norte looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bourque is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
Del Norte swings around for an armbar but Bourque sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Del Norte's guard.#T4#
Bourque wants to get up but he can't break Del Norte's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Del Norte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Del Norte keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Del Norte looking for a guillotine here but Bourque defends easily.
#SU#
Bourque decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Del Norte, up you get!
Bourque lands with a nice body punch.
Del Norte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bourque napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Norte is looking to take a break and control but Bourque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fantinaz Del Norte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bourque's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Del Norte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bourque throwing a counter right hand but Del Norte manages to avoid it.
Bourque throws a looping overhand right but Del Norte ducks down to avoid it.
Bourque scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Del Norte throws a big shot that misses.
Bourque lands a jab to the nose.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Del Norte. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bourque on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good shot there by Bourque.
Del Norte catches Bourque with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bourque is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Del Norte throws a shot from downtown. Bourque moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bourque misses the target.
Del Norte dives in and grabs Bourque's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bourque pushes down on Del Norte's head and hops out.
No joy there for Bourque, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paul Bourque is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Norte throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Del Norte misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourque scores with a decent looking hook.
Bourque throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice cross by Bourque.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Bourque moves away from the strike by Del Norte.
Bourque was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Del Norte misses with an uppercut. Bourque saw that one coming.#TD2#
Del Norte shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bourque manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Del Norte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bourque swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Norte would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Del Norte wants to control from the top but Bourque keeps moving.
Del Norte looking to pass the guard.
Del Norte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paul Bourque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Del Norte is looking to work some ground and pound but Bourque has wrist control.
Bourque avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bourque keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Del Norte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bourque's corner calls for a 1-2. Bourque obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Del Norte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourque.
Bourque scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bourque is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Del Norte misses with a wild combination.
Bourque was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bourque digs a good body shot into Del Norte's ribs.
Bourque misses the jab.
Bourque takes a swing at Del Norte's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourque takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
Del Norte misses with a wild body shot.
Del Norte misses with a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Bourque 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No joy there for Del Norte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bourque swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Del Norte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourque moves away.
Bourque scores with a nice right hand.
Paul Bourque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Del Norte scores with a nice strike.
Del Norte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bourque looks to throw the jab but Del Norte is out of range.
Bourque connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Del Norte scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Del Norte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bourque keeps working.
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!#SUB2#
Del Norte is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Del Norte moves into full mount! Bourque won't be happy about that!
Del Norte looking to ground and pound but Bourque is blocking nicely.
Bourque is squirming around, avoiding Del Norte's attempts to control the action.
Del Norte avoids the attempt from Bourque to control.
Del Norte wants to control the action but instead Bourque gets a body lock and reverses into Del Norte's guard! Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fantinaz Del Norte.
I've got Del Norte 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fantinaz Del Norte!
Fantinaz Del Norte bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
UVT 365: Mattos vs Wha 3
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Del Norte cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Del Norte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
A punch combination from Del Norte misses.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie slips under a jab from Del Norte.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Del Norte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Del Norte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Del Norte with a body shot.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Del Norte.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Del Norte enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Del Norte manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Del Norte is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Del Norte has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Del Norte's guard.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Del Norte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Del Norte makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Del Norte.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Norte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Del Norte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Del Norte blocks nicely. #SUB#
Del Norte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Norte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Del Norte thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Del Norte seems keen to control Gracie's posture.#SUB#
Del Norte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Del Norte keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Norte is retaining full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Del Norte catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Del Norte scores with a shot to the body.
Del Norte throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Del Norte. Beautiful body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Del Norte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Del Norte.
Del Norte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Del Norte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Norte misses with an attempted mid kick.
Del Norte looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Del Norte with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Del Norte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Norte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Del Norte tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Del Norte misses with a body shot.
Del Norte scores with a shot to the body.
Del Norte misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Del Norte. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Del Norte with a hook.
Del Norte lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fantinaz Del Norte dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Del Norte misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Del Norte forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Del Norte here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Del Norte blocks a jab.
Del Norte misses with a jab to the body
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Del Norte.#CL2#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie tries a knee to the head but Del Norte blocks it.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but Del Norte blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Norte is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Gracie misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Del Norte is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gracie can't fight it off and eventually Del Norte manages to take the fight to the floor. Gracie looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Del Norte is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.#T1#
Del Norte controlling from the top position.
Del Norte scoring with some ground and pound.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Del Norte controlling him for the moment.
Gracie 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#
Del Norte moves into full guard.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Del Norte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Del Norte keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Del Norte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Del Norte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Del Norte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Del Norte has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Del Norte throws a big right hand that misses.
Del Norte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Del Norte manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Del Norte seems to be looking for submissions.
Del Norte throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Del Norte is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Del Norte takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Del Norte is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Del Norte is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Del Norte has control of the leg.
Gracie is trying to stand up here but Del Norte is controlling him well.
Gracie trying to hold on to Del Norte's head to control him but Del Norte postures up.
Gracie is not content to let Del Norte control the position.#SUB#
Del Norte is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Del Norte lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is staying active underneath Del Norte, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Del Norte is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Del Norte's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Del Norte's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeffson Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Del Norte cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Del Norte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Del Norte.
Gracie slips a straight right by Del Norte.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Del Norte bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big left from Del Norte misses.
Del Norte looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Del Norte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie with a nice cross.
Del Norte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Del Norte finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Fantinaz Del Norte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Del Norte.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD#
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Gracie is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Del Norte has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Del Norte in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fantinaz Del Norte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Del Norte wants to control for a moment but Gracie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Del Norte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Del Norte is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Del Norte uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie.
Del Norte controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie can't escape the position.
#T2#
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Del Norte looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well.
Del Norte lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gracie hang on?
Gracie can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Del Norte looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Del Norte gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Del Norte thowing shots but they're missing. #T3#
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Del Norte can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape. #SUB#
Del Norte is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling Del Norte's body position as best he can.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Del Norte lands a heavy elbow.
Del Norte can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Del Norte 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.#T4#
Del Norte lands a heavy elbow.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Del Norte looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Del Norte sits in half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Del Norte keeps him under control.
Gracie is not content to let Del Norte control the position.
Gracie is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Del Norte prevents Gracie from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fantinaz Del Norte showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Del Norte has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fantinaz Del Norte!
A very excited looking Fantinaz Del Norte rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
UVT 361: Reilly vs Leonard
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Del Norte throws a body punch but Strasser moves out of range.
Strasser catches Del Norte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Del Norte looks to throw a body kick
and Strasser counters with a stiff right hand.
Strasser throws a low kick but Del Norte avoids it.
A head kick misses from Strasser.
Strasser is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Strasser takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Del Norte has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Strasser.
Del Norte misses with a combination
and Strasser counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strasser on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Strasser throws out a loose jab but Del Norte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Norte throws a hook but Strasser avoids it easily.
Del Norte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Norte takes one to the chin there.
Strasser thuds his right hand into Del Norte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Norte throws out a loose jab but Strasser uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Del Norte closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Del Norte goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Strasser rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Del Norte's guard! Nice work there by Strasser!
Del Norte controls Strasser momentarily but Strasser frees himself. #T1#
Del Norte throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Strasser controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Del Norte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Del Norte controls Strasser momentarily but Strasser frees himself.
Del Norte wants to control the position but Strasser says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Del Norte wants to improve his position but Strasser is controlling well.
Del Norte wants to control but Strasser is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Del Norte is looking to improve his position.
Strasser prevents Del Norte from standing back up.
#SUB#
Del Norte looking for submissions off his back.
Strasser sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Del Norte is trying to control but can't.
#SU2#
Strasser postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Del Norte to stand up.
Strasser has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Strasser lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Del Norte with a poor takedown
and Strasser counters with a series of strikes. Del Norte will be more careful next time no doubt.
Strasser throws a head kick that half lands.
Strasser throws a body kick that misses
and Del Norte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Del Norte fails with a takedown attempt.
Strasser has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strasser slips under a jab from Del Norte.#T4#
Del Norte looks to score with a jab to the body but Strasser is just out of range.
Del Norte throws an overhand right that lands on Strasser's shoulder, as Strasser tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Del Norte does no damage.
Strasser staying out of range there.
Del Norte throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Norte avoids the body shot from Strasser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Norte. Strasser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strasser lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strasser scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strasser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Del Norte throws a hook but Strasser avoids it easily.
Strasser is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Del Norte lands a head shot.
Strasser dodges the punch combination from Del Norte.
Del Norte misses with a jab to the body
and Strasser counters with a stiff right hand.
Strasser lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Strasser connects with a good right hand that stumbles Del Norte. Del Norte circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Del Norte swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strasser counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Del Norte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosen Strasser dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Del Norte misses with a right hand
and Strasser counters with a stiff right hand.
Del Norte tests Strasser's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rosen Strasser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Del Norte shoots in and bounces Strasser off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Del Norte might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Strasser is pulling down on Del Norte's head to control his posture.
Strasser keeping full guard, as Del Norte tries to pass.
Rosen Strasser has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strasser is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasser keeping full guard, as Del Norte tries to pass.
Strasser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Del Norte scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Del Norte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Del Norte stopping the sweep attempt from Strasser.
Del Norte trying to control but Strasser is working from the bottom.
Strasser is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Del Norte in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strasser manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Del Norte manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Del Norte is trying to keep Strasser in close.
#T2#
Del Norte looking for a sweep. Not yet Del Norte, not yet.
Strasser is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Del Norte has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strasser can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strasser trying to control but Del Norte is working from the bottom. #T3#
Del Norte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Del Norte wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Strasser just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Strasser.
Del Norte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strasser throws out the jab.
Del Norte loads up on a big right hand but Strasser slips the punch.
Del Norte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strasser.
Del Norte throws a hook but Strasser avoids it easily.
Strasser lands with an overhand left.
A jab lands there for Del Norte.
Rosen Strasser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strasser looks for the body kick but Del Norte saw that one coming.
Del Norte tries to score with a low kick but Strasser moves his leg out of the way.
Donk. Del Norte catches Strasser right on the button with a cross.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Norte. Strasser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Norte throws a right and a left that Strasser avoids nicely.
Strasser fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rosen Strasser seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Norte misses with a body shot.
Strasser changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Del Norte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strasser.
Strasser looks to land a combination but Del Norte avoids it well.
Strasser throws a chopping leg kick but Del Norte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Del Norte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strasser connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Del Norte scrambles back to his feet.
Strasser thuds a left hand into Del Norte's body.
Strasser cracks Del Norte with an open hand slap.
Del Norte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strasser misses with an uppercut
enabling Del Norte to counter with a crisp jab.
Del Norte thuds his right hand into Strasser's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Strasser - that will leave a mark!
Del Norte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strasser cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strasser has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rosen Strasser will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Del Norte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strasser.
Rosen Strasser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strasser bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Strasser throws a lazy body kick
letting Del Norte counter with a right hand.
Del Norte looks to throw the jab but Strasser is out of range.
Del Norte misses with an uppercut.
Del Norte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strasser.
Strasser lunges at Del Norte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Del Norte's hand.
Strasser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strasser looks to land a combination but Del Norte avoids it well.
Del Norte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Del Norte shoots for a takedown but Strasser saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Strasser misses with the combination.
It looked like Del Norte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Strasser.
Strasser is looking to score with low kicks.
Del Norte throws the kick towards the body but Strasser avoids it.
Strasser stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strasser wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Strasser attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Del Norte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strasser counters with a nice uppercut.
Strasser uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Norte.
Strasser looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strasser moves away from the strike by Del Norte.
Del Norte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strasser.
Strasser thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Norte throws a lazy right hand but Strasser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strasser tries a quick counter leg kick but Del Norte is wise to it.
Strasser fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Del Norte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strasser manages to avoid it.
Strasser feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Del Norte's calf.
Del Norte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strasser.
Strasser explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Del Norte blocks a head kick by Strasser.
Del Norte throws a hook but Strasser avoids it easily.
Del Norte lands a lovely overhand right.
Del Norte feints a jab promting Strasser to slip. Del Norte then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Strasser slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strasser looks to land a left hand but Del Norte moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Del Norte moves out of range as Strasser strikes.
Del Norte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strasser.
Del Norte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Del Norte misses with a looping left.
Del Norte just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice combination there by Del Norte.
#TD#
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Strasser napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Strasser sneaks out the side door and pushes Del Norte away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Strasser fails to land with a series of punches.
Strasser ducks under a wild hook from Del Norte.
Strasser is looking to slow Del Norte down with leg kicks.
Strasser scores with a crisp jab that stopped Del Norte in his tracks.
Del Norte fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fantinaz Del Norte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Del Norte. Those never looked like landing.
Strasser tests Del Norte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Strasser. Those never looked like landing.
Del Norte swinging wildly here.
Fantinaz Del Norte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Strasser throws a series of punches but Del Norte moves out of range. #TD#
Del Norte is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Strasser's half guard.#SUB#
Del Norte seems to be working for a kimura but Strasser defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Del Norte trying to mount his opponent but Strasser defends it.
Del Norte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strasser keeps working. #SUB#
Del Norte seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Strasser is pressing down on Del Norte's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Del Norte is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Norte wants to control from the top but Strasser keeps moving.
Del Norte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Del Norte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strasser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Norte trying to control but Strasser is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rosen Strasser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strasser 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rosen Strasser!
The defeated Fantinaz Del Norte had this to say: 'Great job fucker, one hell of a fight :)'.
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