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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Hiller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brandao leaves Hiller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brandao keeps the fight on the outside.
Hiller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hiller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brandao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hiller ducks right into an uppercut from Brandao.
Hiller shoots in but Brandao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brandao fakes the leg kick and cracks Hiller in the body.
Hiller avoids the body shot from Brandao.
Hiller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Hiller throws a low kick, looking for Brandao's leg but Brandao calmly moves out of range.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses
and Hiller counters with a left to the body.
Hiller ducks under a wild hook from Brandao.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Brandao scores with a jab.#T1#
Brandao looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiller is just out of range.
Hiller feinted with a counter takedown.
Hiller slips under a jab.
Brandao throws a sloppy head kick and Hiller moves out of range easily. #CL#
Hiller clinches. #TD#
Hiller drags the fight down to the ground.
Brandao is looking to stand up but Hiller won't let him.
Hiller pulls Brandao in close to prevent any damage.
Hiller wants to sweep but no luck.
Brandao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hiller wants to sweep here but Brandao controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Hiller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hiller keeping moving, preventing Brandao 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.
Brandao lands a right hook to the body.
Hiller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hiller rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hiller is defended easily by Brandao.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Hiller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiller tries to clinch up.
Hiller blocks a head kick by Brandao.
Brandao tests Hiller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiller shoots for a takedown but Brandao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brandao throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandao sprawls well. Brandao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hiller gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Hiller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brandao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hiller's calf.
Brandao connects with a solid leg kick.
Brandao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hiller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brandao is fending him off so far but Hiller persists. Nope, Brandao circles away and we're back to standing.
Brandao lands with a right hand.
A big right from Brandao misses.
Brandao slaps away a takedown attempt from Hiller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Brandao misses.
Brandao keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Hiller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brandao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hiller is in Brandao's guard.
Brandao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brandao keeping moving, preventing Hiller from controlling successfully.
Brandao wants to get back to his feet but Hiller is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Brandao tries to strike from the bottom.
Hiller throws a strike but Brandao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brandao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hiller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hiller keeping moving, preventing Brandao from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Brandao gets to his feet. Hiller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hiller fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Brandao has closed the distance and engaged Hiller in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brandao tries to land a front kick but Hiller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A shot to the liver by Brandao. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Brandao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hiller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Hiller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hiller manages to end up in side control.
Brandao is not content to let Hiller control the position.
Brandao is trying to get back to his feet.
Brandao tries to improve position but can't.
Hiller controlling the position.
Brandao tries to buck Hiller off but Hiller is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao can't do much from the bottom here.
Brandao is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Brandao is looking for a sweep.
Hiller taking a break here but Brandao is having none of it and regains half guard.
Brandao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brandao pushes Hiller off looking to stand but Hiller dives back in and keeps control.
Brandao trying to control but Hiller postures up.
Hiller is trying to control the action in half guard but Brandao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hiller is stalling here. Brandao is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hiller seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brandao has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hiller is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Brandao stands up and beckons Hiller to his feet.
Brandao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hiller's sensitive parts. #T2#
Brandao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hiller shoots in for a double leg but Brandao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hiller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brandao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hiller circles away quickly and effectively.
Hiller shoots for a double leg takedown but Brandao sprawls well. He's pushed Hiller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Hiller clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandaos head.
Hiller taking a breather.
The referee calls for Hiller to work.
Hiller misses with a body punch.
Hiller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hiller has Brandao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brandao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Hiller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiller tries to pull guard but Brandao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Hiller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brandao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hiller displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brandao up against the cage.
Hiller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brandao is pressed up against the cage. Hiller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brandao down to the mat. Brandao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hiller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandao lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Brandao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brandao wants to get back to striking at distance but Hiller won't allow it.
Brandao is leaning against Hiller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hiller swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiller blocks a body shot from Brandao.
Hiller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Hiller tries to stall but Brandao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hiller misses with a punch on the inside.
Hiller misses with some punches.
Hiller tries to pull guard but Brandao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hiller wants to stall.
Hiller misses with some punches.
Brandao wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Brandao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Brandao has closed the distance and engaged Hiller in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Brandao breaks the clinch.
Brandao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Brandao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brandao tries a body shot but Hiller blocks it.
Brandao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brandao throws a chopping leg kick but Hiller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brandao throws a wild body kick that Hiller sees coming a mile off.
Hiller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diego Brandao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandao throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Hiller counters with a shoot takedown. Brandao fights it but they end up in guard.
Hiller trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Brandao uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brandao just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Brandao instigates a clinch.
Brandao misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hiller jumps guard but Brandao stands there with Hiller around his waist. Hiller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brandao gets underhooks to prevent Hiller's takedown attempt.
Hiller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Hiller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Brandao pushes Hiller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hiller has Brandao pressed against the cage, preventing Brandao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hiller is working for takedown but Brandao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Brandao on the inside. #BC2#
Brandao manages to break the clinch.
Brandao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandao throws the kick towards the body but Hiller avoids it.
Brandao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Brandao forces Hiller back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brandao as Hiller tries to tie him up.
Hiller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hiller is trying to pull guard but Brandao has him pressed against the cage.
Brandao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hiller has him pressed against the cage.
Brandao misses with some punches.
#T2#
Hiller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Hiller.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brandao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandao wants to break free but Hiller has control.
Brandao swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiller uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Brandao manages to break the clinch.
Brandao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hiller attempts a counter takedown but Brandao avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandao looks to land a body kick but Hiller moved away.
Brandao misses with a wild body shot.
Hiller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brandao tries to avoid it but Hiller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brandao to the ground. Brandao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brandao motions for Hiller to come forward. Brandao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hiller avoids the head kick by Brandao.
Hiller blocks a head kick by Brandao.
#T3#
Brandao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brandao gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Hiller counters with a takedown into side control.
Hiller working the ground and pound.
Brandao is looking to regain half guard here but Hiller keeps moving and retains side control.
Brandao is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brandao prevents Hiller from moving into mount.
Hiller wants to control but Brandao is keeping him busy.
Hiller misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Brandao is pushing Hiller's head away, looking to escape. Hiller manages to hold on to the position though.
Hiller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandao keeps working.
Diego Brandao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Brandao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hiller lands some shots froms side control.
Erik Hiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandao wants to get back to his feet but Hiller drags him back down.
Brandao controls the position for a moment.
Hiller controlling from side mount.
Brandao is trying to get back to his feet.
Hiller trying to control the action but Brandao is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Brandao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brandao 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Brandao!
Diego Brandao took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 2214 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Gracie (ranked 5036 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandao kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mama Said Knock You Out! - LL COOL J. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Diego Brandao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Gracie has hold of one of Brandao's legs. Brandao is fighting the takedown attempt but Gracie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brandao (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brandao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brandao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie passes Brandao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Brandao defends the submission attempt.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie prevents Brandao from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brandao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brandao is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brandao avoid being mounted?
Brandao is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie not doing much here.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Brandao is defending well.
Brandao is looking to improve his position.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Brandao defends it.
Brandao wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brandao regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brandao wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Brandao lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandao (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is pulling down on Brandao's head to control his posture.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Brandao from controlling successfully.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Brandao tries to pass.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Brandao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Brandao slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Brandao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Brandao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brandao passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brandao is working away from the top position though.
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie controlling the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Brandao from controlling successfully.
Brandao stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brandao manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandao (2) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandao is keeping the position for now.
Brandao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie trying to control but Brandao is working from the bottom.
Brandao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brandao (2) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie staying calm.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brandao tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandao sneaks back into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie is trying to control. Brandao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brandao is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Brandao's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brandao. Score +3 for passing guard: Brandao (2) vs (10) Gracie
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandao is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie working for a submission but Brandao is keeping him at bay.
Brandao tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Brandao is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Brandao wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Brandao is squirming around nicely.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandao stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Brandao is working to get back to half guard.
Brandao tries to control Gracie's body but Gracie pushes him off. Brandao squirms to his side and now Gracie has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brandao (2) vs (13) Gracie
Brandao trying to control but not successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brandao showing good submission defense here.
Gracie avoiding Brandao 's attempts to control his hands.
Gracie tightening his grip on Brandao, looking for the choke.
Gracie is trying to stick to Brandao's back but Brandao is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brandao. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandao (4) vs (13) Gracie
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brandao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandao trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie has Brandao pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Brandao is proving a slippery customer.
Brandao is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandao (4) vs (15) Gracie
Brandao wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Brandao is trying to keep Gracie in close.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandao keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brandao is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brandao is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 15 to 4.
Santiago Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Diego Brandao stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck you ref, audience, and everyone else. I hate everyone, you all suck'. |
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Event:
KOFC 53 - Dux vs Bylund
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Brandao avoids a kick to the body.
Sionis throws a hook but Brandao avoids it easily.
Brandao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sionis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandao. Brandao obviously looking to wear him down.
Sionis scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Brandao moves into range and clinches up with Sionis.
Sionis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sionis misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Sionis tests Brandao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao looks to land a combination but Sionis avoids it well. #CL#
Sionis gets a clinch.
Brandao blocks an uppercut.
Brandao blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Brandao breaks the clinch.
Sionis misses with a looping left.
A head kick from Brandao lands but Sionis takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sionis misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Brandao takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Brandao takes a shot to the head.
Sionis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sionis misses with a body punch.
Sionis struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandao controls his hands.
Sionis digs a right hand into Brandao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brandao's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Sionis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sionis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sionis lands with a left to the head.
Brandao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sionis lands with a right to the head.
Brandao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brandao can't break the clinch.
Sionis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sionis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brandao's efforts to push away.
Sionis throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandao.
Brandao prevents a body shot from Sionis.
Sionis pushes Brandao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Brandao is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandao is still on wobbly legs! Can Sionis finish him?
Sionis creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Brandao's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Brandao drops to his knees and Sionis pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Sionis!
A less than humble Roman Sionis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Diego Brandao spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck you ref, audience, and everyone else. I hate everyone, you all suck'.
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Event:
KOFC 42 - Karelin vs Brandao
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Brandao clobbers Karelin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karelin just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses
and Brandao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandao scores with a shot to the body.
Brandao throws a leg kick #TD#
and Karelin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brandao!
Brandao bucks up and tries to throw Karelin off but instead Karelin has got his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brandao trying to control the hands but Karelin won't let him.
Brandao is covering up but some of the strikes from Karelin are getting through and doing damage.
Brandao trying to get back to his feet but Karelin is in full control for now.
Karelin is hanging on to Brandao's back as he tries to escape.
#T1#
Brandao is trying to get back to his feet but Karelin has full control of the position and if anything, Brandao has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Brandao grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandao tries to break free.
Brandao covering up well and avoiding damage.
Karelin misses with a punch to the head.
Karelin throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Karelin wants to control but Brandao is keeping busy.#ES2#
Karelin has his opponent's back but Brandao is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Karelin.
A bone on bone clash there as Karelin blocks the leg kick.
Karelin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karelin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brandao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brandao takes a swing at Karelin's ribcage but misses.
Karelin doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Brandao to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karelin. That did some damage!
We've been hearing reports that Karelin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brandao lands a head kick. Karelin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Karelin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandao can pounce on him.
Brandao throws a head kick but Karelin moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Karelin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brandao tries to clinch there but Karelin circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Karelin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Brandao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karelin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandao can pounce on him.
#TD#
Karelin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Brandao has his feet on Karelin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Diego Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandao throws a head kick that half lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandao.
Karelin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brandaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#
Brandao is rocked!#T3#
Karelin checks a leg kick.
Karelin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandao.
Brandao looks up at the clock. Bad move! Karelin lands a right hand from hell, dropping Brandao. Karelin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Karelin!
Diego Brandao spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck you ref, audience, and everyone else. I hate everyone, you all suck'.
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Event:
KOFC 39 - Karelin vs Obama
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Brandao wants to clinch up but Kruiz keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Kruiz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruiz catches Brandao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kruiz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kruiz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The SkrapBox in the buildup to the fight.
Brandao lands a head kick. Kruiz smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Brandao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kruiz looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Brandao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brandao is looking to score with low kicks.
Brandao slips a straight right by Kruiz.
Brandao only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kruiz connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Kruiz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brandao doesn't seem phased though.
Brandao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandao takes a swing at Kruiz's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruiz misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Brandao lands with a straight right. Kruiz didn't see that one coming.
Brandao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1##CL2#
Kruiz gets tackled into the cage by Brandao. Brandao maintains the clinch.
Brandao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandao lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruiz backwards. #BC2#
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandao tries to clinch but Kruiz moves out of range.
Brandao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kruiz.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruiz misses the target.
Brandao tries to clinch but Kruiz moves out of range.
Brandao throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruiz lands a jab to the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brandao. Kruiz shrugs it off though.
Kruiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandao manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kruiz tries to keep at a distance but Brandao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kruiz blocks a body shot from Brandao. #BC2#
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruiz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Brandao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Brandao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
The fighters circling - Kruiz throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kruiz misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Brandao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Kruiz misses its intended target.
Kruiz connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Brandao drives through and clinches with Kruiz against the cage.
#BC2#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruiz misses with a hook.
Kruiz stuns Brandao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruiz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brandao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kruiz with a hook.
Brandao lands a leg kick that knocks Kruiz off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Brandao closes the distance and pushes Kruiz back into the cage.
Kruiz throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Brandao breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Kruiz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruiz throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandao.
Kruiz with a jab.
Kruiz darts in looking for a takedown but Brandao gets double underhooks and turns Kruiz into the cage.
Brandao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kruiz misses with a straight left.
Brandao throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Kruiz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brandao was covering up waiting for the punch and Kruiz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brandao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brandao can't keep his opponent in guard - Kruiz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brandao is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Brandao looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kruiz is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Brandao as he works his way to full guard.
#SU#
Kruiz gets to his feet. Brandao looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brandao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruiz.
A little jabbing left from Brandao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandao throws a head kick that Kruiz semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruiz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Brandao tries to sprawl out of it but Kruiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brandao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Brandao will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kruiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Kruiz dives in and grabs Brandao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brandao pushes down on Kruiz's head and hops out.
Kruiz throws a looping overhand right but Brandao ducks down to avoid it.
Brandao misses with a kick to the body.
Kruiz slips a straight right by Brandao.
Kruiz tries to work over Brandao's front leg with a kick but Brandao checks it.
Kruiz misses with a head kick.
Kruiz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandao can pounce on him.
Brandao tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruiz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Brandao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brandao takes a shot to the head.
Kruiz misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Brandao's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruiz throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Brandao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandao stuffs the takedown attempt from Kruiz. Kruiz gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Brandao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
The fighters circling - Kruiz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandao let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kruiz looks to throw the jab but Brandao is out of range. #CL#
Kruiz moves into range and clinches up with Brandao.
Diego Brandao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kruiz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brandao can't find room to land a body shot as Kruiz controls the action.
Kruiz is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Kruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruiz has Brandao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brandao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruiz.
Kruiz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brandao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brandao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brandao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Brandao gets a clinch.
Kruiz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brandao can't find room to land a body shot as Kruiz controls the action.
#BC2#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruiz moves out of range of the leg kick from Brandao.
Kruiz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Brandao. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruiz misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kruiz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brandao circles away quickly and effectively.
Kruiz with a hook.
Brandao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruiz moves away.
Kruiz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kruiz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruiz throws a right hand that misses
and Brandao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brandao scores with a nice right hand.
Brandao is looking to clinch.
Brandao tries to clinch there but Kruiz circles away.
Kruiz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brandao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruiz.
Brandao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruiz.
Brandao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A right-left combo lands from Brandao.
Brandao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruiz misses with an uppercut. Brandao saw that one coming.
Brandao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Kruiz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Brandao fails to land.
Brandao is trying to break the clinch but Kruiz has him pressed against the cage.
Brandao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kruiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandao wants to break free but Kruiz has control.
#BC2#
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Kruiz throws a jab when Brandao was well out of range.
Brandao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandao moves away.
Brandao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kruiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruiz throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Brandao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kruiz looks to land a left hand but Brandao moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Brandao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandao slips under a jab.
A jab from Kruiz misses.
Kruiz connects with a right hand. Brandao shakes it off.#T4#
Kruiz wants to land a leg kick but Brandao is out of range.
Kruiz shoots in looking for a takedown but Brandao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kruiz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brandao with a jab.
Brandao tries to bum rush Kruiz with a series of wild strikes but Kruiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brandao tries to clinch but Kruiz moves out of range.
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!
No joy there for Brandao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Brandao lands.
Kruiz looks to land a right hand but Brandao moved out of range.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Brandao throws a solid leg kick but Kruiz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brandao.
Kruiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruiz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brandao sprawls and moves away.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Brandao #TD#
and Kruiz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brandao!
Brandao gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Kruiz seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diego Brandao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kruiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Brandao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruiz shoots in and drives through. Brandao sprawls well.
Diego Brandao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruiz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brandao as he jumps to the side.
Brandao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brandao tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Kruiz counters with a single leg into guard. Brandao didn't expect that. #ES2#
Brandao has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kruiz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Nice body punch from Brandao - that landed with a thud.
Kruiz working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao gets underhooks to prevent Kruiz's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Kruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Brandao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kruiz checks a low kick from Brandao.#T1#
Brandao lands a right hook to the body.
Brandao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruiz shoots for a takedown but Brandao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kruiz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandao.
Kruiz misses with a hook. Brandao ducked under it nicely.
Brandao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruiz throws a hook but Brandao blocks it.
Kruiz misses with a looping left.
Kruiz throws a looping overhand right but Brandao ducks down to avoid it.
Kruiz fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Brandao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kruiz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kruiz is working for takedown but Brandao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kruiz misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Kruiz working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Brandao. #BC2#
Brandao manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brandao.
Kruiz blocks a head kick by Brandao.
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!
Brandao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses.
Brandao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Brandao. Beautiful body shot.
Brandao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandao.
Kruiz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brandao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD#
Kruiz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kruiz is trying to ground and pound but Brandao uses the momentary lack of control by Kruiz to regain half guard. #T3#
Brandao wants to get back to his feet.
Kruiz trying to control the action but Brandao is working from the bottom.
Brandao is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kruiz in particular looking to stall.
Kruiz is pressing down on Brandao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brandao is holding on for now.
Tom Kruiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Brandao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandao wants to get back to his feet.
Kruiz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brandao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brandao is trying to stand up here but Kruiz is controlling him well.
Brandao trying to hold on to Kruiz's head to control him but Kruiz postures up.
Brandao tries to roll over but Kruiz keeps him under control.
Kruiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kruiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brandao is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Brandao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brandao 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Brandao!
Diego Brandao got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
KOFC 34 - Brandao vs Coleman
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Brandao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coleman Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandao.
Coleman Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Brandao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brandao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coleman Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Brandao as Coleman Jr shoots in.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman Jr.
Brandao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coleman Jr.
Brandao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coleman Jr's hands.
Coleman Jr avoids the head kick by Brandao.
Coleman Jr throws a series of punches but Brandao avoids them all with ease.
Coleman Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coleman Jr. That did some damage!
Brandao misses with an uppercut.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown but Brandao shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Brandao rushes Coleman Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Brandao.
#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Brandao throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman Jr moves out of range easily.
Brandao misses with a body kick.
Coleman Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Brandao misses its intended target.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coleman Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Brandao sprawls well. He's pushed Coleman Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Coleman Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Coleman Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Brandao bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Brandao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coleman Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Brandao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brandao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coleman Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brandao defends well and Coleman Jr ends up having to push Brandao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown but Brandao shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Brandao darts in and clinches Coleman Jr up against the cage.
Coleman Jr trying to stall but Brandao improves his position.
#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Brandao.#CL#
Brandao clinches.
Brandao lands a right hand.
Coleman Jr pushes Brandao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandao prevents a body shot from Coleman Jr. #BC#
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Diego Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brandao wants it to stay on the feet.
Coleman Jr staying out of range there.
Coleman Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandao.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brandao as he avoids it easily.
Brandao leaves Coleman Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brandao throws out a loose jab but Coleman Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coleman Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brandao is fending him off so far but Coleman Jr persists. Nope, Brandao circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Brandao has closed the distance and engaged Coleman Jr in a clinch.
#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coleman Jr.#T3#
Coleman Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brandao.
Brandao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Coleman Jr looks for a takedown but Brandao sprawls well.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandao sprawls well. Brandao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coleman Jr gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Coleman Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brandao is trying to stand back up but Coleman Jr is controlling him
Brandao is not content to let Coleman Jr control the position.
Brandao is trying to stand back up but Coleman Jr is controlling him
#T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coleman Jr connects with a nice short shot to Brandao's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman Jr working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Brandao's thigh. Brandao counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Coleman Jr throws a big elbow that misses. #ES#
Brandao pushes Coleman Jr off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandao.
Coleman Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brandao pinned against the cage. Brandao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Brandao as Coleman Jr shoots in.
Coleman Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Coleman Jr avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that round.
That's time! Brandao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Coleman Jr blocks a head kick by Brandao.
Brandao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coleman Jr can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Coleman Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Brandao's guard.
Coleman Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Coleman Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brandao is looking to improve his position.
Coleman Jr is looking to take a break and control but Brandao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coleman Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brandao trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao pushes Coleman Jr off looking to stand but Coleman Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Coleman Jr lands with a punch from half guard. #ES#
Brandao manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Brandao closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Coleman Jr fails to land.
Coleman Jr taking a breather.
Coleman Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Brandao controls the action.
Coleman Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Brandao manages to break the clinch.
Coleman Jr blocks a head kick by Brandao.
Diego Brandao is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Coleman Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brandao defends well and Coleman Jr ends up having to push Brandao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brandao tried to counter with a leg kick but Coleman Jr avoided it.
Coleman Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Brandao throws a lazy right hand but Coleman Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coleman Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandao.
Brandao lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Coleman Jr moves into the clinch.
Brandao avoids the elbow strike from Coleman Jr, against the cage.
Coleman Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Coleman Jr missing with knees to the body.
Coleman Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Brandao - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brandao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coleman Jr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brandao avoiding damage as Coleman Jr throws knees to the body.
Coleman Jr missing with knees to the body.
Coleman Jr trying to stall but Brandao improves his position.
Coleman Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coleman Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Brandao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman Jr.
Brandao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Coleman Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Brandao as Coleman Jr shoots in.
Coleman Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brandao misses with a wild body shot.
Brandao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brandao slaps away a takedown attempt from Coleman Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Coleman Jr missing with a left hand there. Brandao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Brandao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brandao cracks Coleman Jr with a nice body shot.
Brandao lands a shot to the body.
Coleman Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandao.
Coleman Jr misses with a body punch.
Coleman Jr trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Brandao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coleman Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Brandao. Those never looked like landing.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brandao as he jumps to the side.
Brandao wants to clinch up but Coleman Jr keeps it at a distance.
Brandao misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandao throws a leg kick that misses.
Coleman Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandao.
Brandao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brandao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brandao connects with a high kick.
Brandao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brandao wants it to stay on the feet.
Coleman Jr shoots for a takedown but Brandao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Coleman Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Brandao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brandao blocks a low kick nicely.
Coleman Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brandao lands with a right hand.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Coleman Jr backs away, Brandao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brandao tries to score with a low kick but Coleman Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Brandao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman Jr manages to avoid it.
Coleman Jr has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Brandao clinches. #BC#
Brandao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao throws a right hand that Coleman Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman Jr also avoids with ease.
Coleman Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Brandao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coleman Jr momentarily.
Brandao scores with a jab.
Brandao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coleman Jr's head backwards.
Coleman Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Brandao, looking for a takedown. Coleman Jr pushes Brandao against the cage but Brandao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman Jr.#T1#
Coleman Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Brandao.
Coleman Jr blocks a head kick by Brandao.
And Coleman Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brandao lands the left hand.#TD2#
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Brandao scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That kick from Brandao tenderised Coleman Jr's leg. Coleman Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coleman Jr shoots in and drives through. Brandao sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandao is looking to clinch but Coleman Jr is avoiding it.
Brandao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coleman Jr's sensitive parts.
Coleman Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brandao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brandao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brandao as he jumps to the side. #T2##TD2#
Coleman Jr scores with a takedown into Brandao's guard.
Brandao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Coleman Jr cracks Brandao with a solid left hand.
Coleman Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Coleman Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandao is looking to stand up but Coleman Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Coleman Jr throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Coleman Jr stands up over Brandao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brandao is trying to keep Coleman Jr in close.
Coleman Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coleman Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Coleman Jr stands up over Brandao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Coleman Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coleman Jr is in close to Brandao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Coleman Jr working some strikes from top position.
Coleman Jr preventing the sweep.
Coleman Jr prevents Brandao from getting back to his feet.
Diego Brandao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coleman Jr throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Brandao trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coleman Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brandao's waist but Brandao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coleman Jr off to one side.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch but Coleman Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brandao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brandao throws a shot from downtown. Coleman Jr moves away and avoids it.
Coleman Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandao defends it well.
Brandao stuffs the takedown.
Brandao throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Brandao wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coleman Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coleman Jr tries for a takedown but Brandao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mark Coleman Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coleman Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Brandao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brandao 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Brandao!
Diego Brandao took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
KOFC 26 - Brandao vs Mazzola
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mazzola feints and as Brandao raises his hands in defense, Mazzola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brandao seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mazzola won't allow Brandao to sweep him here.
Mazzola throws a big right hand that misses.
Mazzola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mazzola won't allow Brandao to get back to his feet.
Mazzola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mazzola has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Roosters Coop. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mazzola won't allow Brandao to get back to his feet.
Mazzola postures up in Brandao's guard and throws a big left but Brandao blocks it.
Mazzola connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao wants to stand and escape but Mazzola is having none of it.
Mazzola stands up over Brandao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mazzola stops Brandao from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brandao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mazzola. #T1#
Brandao looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandao, not yet.
Brandao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mazzola slips nicely into half guard.
Mazzola looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brandao is trying to stand up here but Mazzola is controlling him well.
Mazzola working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mazzola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brandao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mazzola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mazzola lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Mazzola throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brandao to regain full guard.
Mazzola with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mazzola throwing strikes from guard but Brandao blocks nicely.
Mazzola is in close to Brandao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mazzola with a nice head shot there.
Brandao wants to stand but Mazzola is controlling the position.
Mazzola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
Brandao is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mazzola presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Mazzola is leaning against Brandao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
Mazzola throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandao.
Mazzola working aggressively here.
#T3#
Brandao lands a shoulder strike.
Mazzola lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Mazzola.
#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mazzola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mazzola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazzola cracks Brandao with a good jab.
Mazzola lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandao stuns Mazzola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brandao wants to slow Mazzola down by chopping away at his legs.
Mazzola tries to clinch up.
Mazzola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brandao looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzola is just out of range.
Mazzola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brandao has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzola swings for the body but Brandao moves out of range.
Mazzola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandao.
Mazzola throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazzola throws a chopping leg kick but Brandao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4##CL#
Brandao gets a clinch.
A hook to the body from Mazzola.
Mazzola digs a right hand into Brandao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brandao's gas tank.
Brandao is looking to break free of the clinch but Mazzola has double underhooks.
Mazzola tries a body shot but Brandao blocks it.
Come on Mazzola - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brandao is trying to force a seperation but Mazzola has the dominant position.
Mazzola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandao presses Mazzola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brandao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Mazzola.
Brandao throws a head punch that misses.
Brandao is trying to break the clinch but Mazzola has him pressed against the cage.
Mazzola tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandao avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mazzola.
A shot in the inside from Mazzola.
Mazzola throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mazzola looks to land a body kick but Brandao moved away.
Brandao tries to clinch there but Mazzola circles away.
Mazzola punishes Brandao's body with a nice straight punch.
Mazzola tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Mazzola.
Mazzola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mazzola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brandao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mazzola moves out of range as Brandao throws a body kick.
Brandao connects with a high kick.
Mazzola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brandao as he avoids it easily.
Brandao is looking to chop away at Mazzola's legs.
Mazzola checks a leg kick.
Brandao misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola cracks Brandao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brandao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Brandao moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Mazzola.
Brandao takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Brandao misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazzola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mazzola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mazzola gets through Brandao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Mazzola tries to score with a low kick but Brandao moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Brandao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mazzola.#CL#
Brandao instigates a clinch.
A short left from Mazzola.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandao controls his hands.
Brandao presses Mazzola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brandao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzola's elbow.
Good body shot from Brandao.
Brandao tries a body shot but Mazzola blocks it.
#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mazzola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Mazzola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brandao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mazzola misses with a hook
and Mazzola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandao swats away the attempt to clinch by Mazzola.
Brandao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mazzola checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mazzola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Mazzola shoots in and bounces Brandao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mazzola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mazzola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mazzola throws a strike but Brandao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Brandao stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mazzola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brandao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mazzola somewhat.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laverne Mazzola.#T3#
Brandao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mazzola.
Mazzola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandao tries to clinch up but Mazzola circles away and keeps his distance.
Brandao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Brandao.#CL2#
Mazzola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandao, pushing him back against the cage.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandao controls his hands.
Mazzola lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch.
Brandao is looking to clinch but Mazzola is avoiding it.
Diego Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazzola tries to work over Brandao's front leg with a kick but Brandao checks it.
Mazzola cracks Brandao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mazzola scores with a hook.
Brandao tries to clinch but Mazzola moves out of range.
Mazzola checks a leg kick.
Mazzola dodges the punch combination from Brandao.
Mazzola throws out a counter right but Brandao avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Mazzola tries to clinch there but Brandao circles away.
Brandao slips under a jab from Mazzola.
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!#CL2#
Mazzola has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mazzola.
Mazzola has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brandao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mazzola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brandao backwards. #BC#
Brandao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Mazzola. That snapped Brandao's head back.
Brandao throws a hook to the side of Mazzola's head but Mazzola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazzola.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch but Mazzola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brandao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mazzola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brandao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mazzola connects with a body shot.
Mazzola fails with the takedown.
Brandao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Laverne Mazzola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mazzola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brandao ducks right into an uppercut from Mazzola.
Mazzola looks to land a combination. Brandao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brandao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brandao wants it to stay on the feet.
Brandao feints and then cracks Mazzola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mazzola down.
Laverne Mazzola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandao misses with a hook. Mazzola ducked under it nicely.
Brandao lands with a nice body punch.
Brandao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mazzola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mazzola avoids a kick to the body.
Mazzola throws a big shot that misses.
Brandao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mazzola blocks a head kick by Brandao.
Brandao slips a straight right by Mazzola.
Mazzola fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brandao avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Mazzola checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Mazzola scoring well with a low kick there.
Brandao is looking to land body kicks.
Mazzola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandao.
A combination from Mazzola does no damage.
Mazzola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brandao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandao is looking to clinch but Mazzola is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Mazzola forces Brandao back against the cage and clinches.
Brandao lands a right hand.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Brandao avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
Mazzola trying to land knees to the body.
Mazzola misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Mazzola lands a nice shot that snaps Brandao's head back.
Brandao throws a sloppy head kick and Mazzola moves out of range easily.
Mazzola misses the jab.
Mazzola connects with the punch.
Brandao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego Brandao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laverne Mazzola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Mazzola with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandao on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mazzola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brandao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Mazzola instigates a clinch.
Brandao trying to control the position but instead, Mazzola has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brandao into the cage.
Brandao stalling in the clinch.
Brandao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzola's elbow.
Brandao is trying to push Mazzola away but Mazzola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mazzola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mazzola letting Brandao take a breather here.#T3#
Mazzola pushes off an throws an elbow but Brandao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mazzola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandao taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mazzola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandao is trying to break the clinch but Mazzola has him pressed against the cage.
Brandao has had enough of the clinch but Mazzola keeps him there for the moment.
Mazzola tries to work over Brandao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mazzola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mazzola jabs at Brandao's body.#T4#
Brandao tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandao blocks a low kick nicely.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Brandao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazzola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandao.
Brandao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mazzola tries to counter with a clinch but Brandao shakes him off and moves away.
Mazzola circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mazzola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mazzola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Mazzola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandao, pushing him back against the cage.
Brandao can't find room to land a body shot as Mazzola controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Brandao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brandao struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzola controls his hands.
Brandao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandao works on Mazzola's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laverne Mazzola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mazzola 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laverne Mazzola!
Our winner, Laverne Mazzola, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Diego Brandao spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck you ref, audience, and everyone else. I hate everyone, you all suck'.
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Event:
KOFC 21 - Brandao vs Margera
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Brandao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jab from Brandao.
Brandao throws the kick towards the body but Margera avoids it.#CL#
Brandao clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandao. #BC#
Brandao manages to break the clinch.
Margera misses with a body shot.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Margera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brandao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Margera scrambles back to his feet.
Margera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Margera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandao.
Brandao throws a push kick but Margera slaps the foot to one side.
Margera lands a jab to Brandao's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Brandao. Beautiful body shot.
Brandao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Margera.
Brandao connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Brandao misses with a body shot
and Margera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Margera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandao.
Margera misses with a body kick.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Brandao moves into the clinch.
Margera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Margera.
Brandao blocks an uppercut.
Brandao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brandao lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Brandao pushes Margera up against the cage in a clinch.
Margera pushes Brandao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Margera. #T2#
Brandao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Margera throws an elbow that misses.
Margera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Margera throws an elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Margera keeps control of Brandao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Margera is trying to maintain a safe position but Brandao gets an underhook and turns Margera into the cage.
Brandao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Margera's elbow.
Brandao gets through Margera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Margera is trying to stall.
#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch.
Brandao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Margera throws a head kick but Brandao moves out of range.
Brandao tries to clinch up but Margera circles away and keeps his distance.
Brandao tries to clinch but Margera moves out of range.
Margera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Margera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brandao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Brandao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brandao scores with a push kick.
Margera throws a looping overhand right but Brandao ducks down to avoid it.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses
and Margera counters with a nice uppercut.
Margera throws a lazy right hand but Brandao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandao throws a big counter combination but Margera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Margera swings for the body but Brandao moves out of range.
Brandao throws out a leg kick but Margera moves out of range and Brandao only half commits.
Brandao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Margera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brandao throws a lazy right hand but Margera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Brandao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Margera tries a body shot but Brandao blocks it.
#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch.
Brandao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao tries to clinch but Margera is having none of it. #T4#
Brandao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Margera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brandao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Margera scrambles back to his feet.
Margera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Margera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandao.
Margera misses with a head kick.
Margera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Margera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandao.
Brandao throws a wild body kick that Margera sees coming a mile off.
Margera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brandao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Margera.
It looked like Brandao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brandao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Margera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brandao's sensitive parts.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Margera clobbers Brandao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandao just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Margera crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brandao - the referee stops the clock and Margera gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brandao. Margera manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Margera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Margera throws a front kick aimed at Brandao's knee but Brandao avoids it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Margera. #CL#
Brandao rushes Margera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Margera has Brandao pressed against the cage, preventing Brandao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Margera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Margera blocks an uppercut.
Margera connects with a knee to the head.
Brandao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Margera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brandao.
Brandao cracks the inside of Margera's front leg.
Brandao connects with a right hand. Margera shakes it off.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Brandao throws an overhand right that lands on Margera's shoulder, as Margera tries to avoid the shot.
Brandao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Margera replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Brandao blocks it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Margera.
Margera avoids the body shot from Brandao.
Brandao moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandao connects with a body shot.
Brandao takes a swing at Margera's ribcage but misses.
Margera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Margera loads up on a big right hand but Brandao slips the punch.
Margera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Margera misses.
Margera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Brandao clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Margera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Margera is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Brandao. #T2#
A low kick from Margera is predictable there
and Brandao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Brandao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Margera moves out of range as Brandao throws a body kick.
Margera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brandao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Margera takes a swing at Brandao's ribcage but misses.
Brandao tried to counter with a leg kick but Margera avoided it.
Margera misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Margera blocks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Margera misses.
Margera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandao. Brandao obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandao has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Brandao connects with an inside leg kick.
Margera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Margera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brandao digs a good body shot into Margera's ribs.
Margera scores with a jab. Brandao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Margera tries to clinch up.
Brandao just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Margera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandao can pounce on him.
Brandao scores with a nice right hand.
Margera loads up on a big right hand but Brandao slips the punch.
Brandao tries to clinch up but Margera circles away and keeps his distance.
Margera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brandao throws a low kick but Margera avoids it.
A good leg kick by Brandao. #CL#
Brandao clinches with his opponent.
Diego Brandao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brandao tries to throw a body punch but Margera avoids it by throwing Brandao back against the cage. #BC2#
Margera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Brandao has closed the distance and engaged Margera in a clinch.
#BC#
Brandao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Margera misses.
Brandao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Margera.
A head kick misses from Brandao.
Margera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brandao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Margera can do to turn this around?
Brandao throws a body kick that misses.
Margera blocks a head kick by Brandao.
Margera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brandao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Margera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandao thows a body kick. Margera tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Margera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandao jabs at Margera's body.
Margera swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandao.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Margera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Margera throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Brandao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Margera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brandao on the side of the head. #CL#
Margera tries to keep at a distance but Brandao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brandao wants to break free but Margera has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Margera misses with a looping left.
Margera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Brandao.
Margera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brandao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Brandao darts in and clinches Margera up against the cage.
Margera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandao backwards.
Margera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandao backwards.
Brandao tries to throw a body punch but Margera avoids it by throwing Brandao back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Margera fails to land.
Brandao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Margera's efforts to push away.#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch.
Margera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Margera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandao.#T1#
Margera misses the shot to the body.
Margera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandao throws a counter high kick but Margera was just alert enough to avoid it.
Brandao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brandao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brandao connects with a solid leg kick.
Brandao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandao lands with a slapping head kick.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Margera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Margera misses.
Brandao slips under a jab.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Margera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Margera misses with a wild body shot.
Brandao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Margera.
Bam Margera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Margera lands an overhand right.
Brandao connects with the punch.
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!
Margera tried to score with a low kick but Brandao checks it.#CL#
Margera tries to keep at a distance but Brandao has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Margera breaks from the clinch.
Margera throws a lazy right hand but Brandao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brandao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Margera on the side of the head.
Brandao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Margera slips a jab and a cross from Brandao.
Brandao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brandao throws a lazy uppercut
and Margera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandao looks to land a left hand but Margera moved out of range nicely.
Brandao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Nice jab there from Brandao.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandao. That's going to slow Margera down.
Brandao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Margera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Brandao darts in and clinches Margera up against the cage.
Brandao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Margera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Margera is looking to control Brandao's arms but Brandao gets an underhook and turns him. Now Margera has his back to the cage.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Margera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brandao blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Brandao.
Margera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brandao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diego Brandao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Brandao misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao's corner calls for a 1-2. Brandao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brandao tries to clinch there but Margera circles away.
Margera looks to land a right hand but Brandao moved out of range.
Margera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Margera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brandao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brandao blocks a jab.
Brandao swings for the body but Margera moves out of range.
Brandao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brandao lands a head kick. Margera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brandao throws a leg kick which misses Margera's front leg but catches the back leg as Margera tries to avoid it.
Margera misses with a head kick.
Brandao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Margera keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Brandao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brandao 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Brandao!
Diego Brandao opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
BFT-485: Kampmann vs Brandao 4
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Kampmann misses with a hook. Brandao ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the body from Brandao misses
and Kampmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kampmann lands a high kick!
Brandao is looking to clinch.
Brandao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kampmann throws a leg kick but Brandao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brandao tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kampmann throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brandao.
Kampmann looks to throw the jab but Brandao is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Brandao.
Kampmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kampmann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kampmann misses with an uppercut.
Brandao raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brandao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kampmann misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Kampmann takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kampmann walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brandao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid body kick from Brandao.
Kampmann avoids the head kick by Brandao.
#CL2#
Brandao rushes Kampmann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandao. #BC2#
Brandao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Brandao as he checks the leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Kampmann.
Brandao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kampmann throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters circling a little - Brandao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandao connects with a leg kick. Kampmann looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kampmann throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brandao slips a jab and a cross from Kampmann.
Brandao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Brandao moves in looking to clinch but Kampmann pushes him off.
Brandao throws a body kick that misses.
Brandao drops his hands momentarily and Kampmann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kampmann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandao.
Brandao throws out a leg kick but Kampmann moves out of range and Brandao only half commits.
Brandao tries to clinch there but Kampmann circles away.
Brandao connects with a solid leg kick.
Brandao tries to clinch but Kampmann moves out of range.
We've been told by Kampmann's head coaches at Sydney Shootfighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kampmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kampmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kampmann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brandao throws a series of punches but Kampmann avoids them all with ease.
Brandao avoids the head kick by Kampmann.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch but Kampmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kampmann misses the target.
Brandao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kampmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandao fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Brandao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kampmann misses with a low kick.
Kampmann misses with a hook. Brandao ducked under it nicely.
Kampmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kampmann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brandao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kampmann scrambles back to his feet.
Brandao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brandao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Kampmann.
Brandao lands a leg kick that knocks Kampmann off balance momentarily.
Kampmann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kampmann feints and then cracks Brandao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brandao down.
Jab, jab by Brandao - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kampmann misses with a looping left.#T4#
Brandao connects with an inside leg kick.
Kampmann is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brandao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick by Kampmann misses
and Brandao counters with a solid body kick.
Brandao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kampmann is looking to counter with head kicks.
Brandao darts in trying to clinch
and Kampmann counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kampmann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandao. Brandao obviously looking to wear him down.
Kampmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brandao throws out a counter right but Kampmann avoids it with no problem.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kampmann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kampmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Brandao as he checks the leg kick.
Brandao feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandao lands a jab to Kampmann's midsection.
Kampmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandao.
Brandao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Brandao will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Good leg kick by Brandao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brandao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandao is looking to clinch but Kampmann is avoiding it.
Kampmann throws a head kick that misses.
Brandao tries to clinch there but Kampmann circles away.
Kampmann takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kampmann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brandao.
A combination from Kampmann does no damage.
Brandao tries to clinch but Kampmann moves out of range.
Brandao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brandao missing with a left hand there. Kampmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandao. That's going to slow Kampmann down.
Brandao blocks a head kick by Kampmann.
Brandao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Brandao.
Kampmann throws a hook to the side of Brandao's head but Brandao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brandao in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Kampmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandao keeps Kampmann at a distance using the push kick.
Brandao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brandao - that will leave a mark!
Kampmann throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brandao.
Brandao throws a body punch but Kampmann moves out of range.
Kampmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandao looks to land a combination. Kampmann sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kampmann throws a sloppy head kick and Brandao moves out of range easily.
Kampmann blocks a head kick by Brandao.
Kampmann loads up on a big right hand but Brandao slips the punch.
Kampmann throws a head kick but Brandao moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kampmann.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao throws a good cross that connects.
Brandao jabs at Kampmann's body.
Brandao wants to clinch.
Martin Kampmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Brandao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Brandao. Beautiful body shot.
Brandao scores with a jab.
Brandao tries a head kick but it misses.
Kampmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kampmann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandao can pounce on him.
A big right from Kampmann misses.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kampmann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kampmann thinks about countering with a head kick.
Brandao throws a push kick but Kampmann slaps the foot to one side.
Brandao misses with a body shot
enabling Kampmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Brandao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandao just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKampmann.
Brandao is looking to slow Kampmann down with leg kicks. #T3#
Brandao throws a head kick but Kampmann moves out of range.
Kampmann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brandao throws a front kick aimed at Kampmann's knee but Kampmann avoids it well.
Brandao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kampmann's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut lands for Brandao. That snapped Kampmann's head back.
Brandao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brandao.
Kampmann misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Brandao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kampmann misses with a straight left.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch but Kampmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kampmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandao.
Kampmann will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Brandao throws a body punch but Kampmann moves out of range.
Kampmann lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kampmann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kampmann avoids a kick to the body.
Brandao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kampmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kampmann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brandao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kampmann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brandao blocks a head kick by Kampmann.
Kampmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Brandao is predictable there
and Kampmann counters with a two punch combo.
Kampmann misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kampmann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kampmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandao.
Kampmann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kampmann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses.
Kampmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kampmann doesn't seem bothered though.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch but Kampmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Kampmann slips a jab and a cross from Brandao.
Brandao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kampmann rather than just go for the knockout.
Brandao throws a head kick that half lands.
Brandao lands a nice hook to Kampmann's body. Kampmann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brandao is looking to slow Kampmann down with leg kicks.
Kampmann pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brandao is out of range and Kampmann settles back down.
Brandao scores with a leg kick.
Kampmann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kampmann throws a head kick but Brandao moves out of range.
Kampmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kampmann works the jab nicely.
Brandao misses with a body kick.
Brandao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kampmann needs to keep his hands up - Brandao had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Kampmann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Kampmann. #CL#
Kampmann closes the distance and pushes Brandao back into the cage.#T1#
Brandao scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Brandao.
Brandao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brandao moves away from the strike by Kampmann.
Brandao flicks out a counter leg kick but Kampmann steps away.
Good leg kick by Brandao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kampmann misses with a low kick as Brandao jumps back.
Brandao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kampmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brandao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brandao blocks a head kick by Kampmann.
Kampmann fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brandao is out of range.
Brandao misses with a low kick.
Brandao connects with a body shot that sends Kampmann's belly button to the back.
Kampmann throws a right hand that Brandao ducks under and follows up with a left that Brandao also avoids with ease.#T2#
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!
Brandao blocks a head kick by Kampmann.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brandao scores with a sloppy right hand. Kampmann should have avoided that one.
Brandao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kampmann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brandao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kampmann.
Brandao tries to clinch but Kampmann is having none of it.
Jab by Brandao.
Brandao thumps Kampmann with a low kick.
Brandao throws a body kick that misses.
Brandao throws a leg kick which misses Kampmann's front leg but catches the back leg as Kampmann tries to avoid it.
Brandao scores with a spinning back kick!
Brandao lands a high kick!
Kampmann throws a sloppy head kick and Brandao moves out of range easily.
Brandao cracks the inside of Kampmann's front leg.
Brandao fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Kampmann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brandao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kampmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandao is just out of range.#CL2#
Brandao has closed the distance and engaged Kampmann in a clinch.
Kampmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Brandao breaks the clinch.
Brandao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kampmann.
Nice jab there from Brandao.
Kampmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diego Brandao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandao blocks a head kick by Kampmann.
Brandao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brandao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brandao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kampmann.#ROC2#
Kampmann is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao digs a good hook to Kampmann's body.
Kampmann on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Brandao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kampmann throws a series of strikes that have Brandao backpedaling.
A jab from Brandao does it's job there.
Oh Kampmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brandao, as that shot connected.
Kampmann throws a sloppy head kick and Brandao moves out of range easily.
Brandao scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Brandao.
Brandao throws a sloppy head kick and Kampmann moves out of range easily.
Kampmann misses with a hook.
Brandao throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brandao works Kampmann's body with a nice hook.
Brandao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kampmann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Kampmann.
Kampmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kampmann misses with a head kick.
Brandao avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao really 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.
#R4#
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kampmann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Brandao looks to move away, Kampmann throws a big counter combo but Brandao just gets out of the way.
Brandao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kampmann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brandao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Kampmann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandao avoids the head kick by Kampmann.
Brandao replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kampmann blocks it well.
Some wild striking there from Brandao.
Kampmann seems to have got his legs back now.
Kampmann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brandao feints a counter leg kick.
Brandao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kampmann at a distance.
Brandao swings for the body but Kampmann moves out of range.
It looked like Kampmann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brandao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kampmann lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kampmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Brandao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kampmann misses with a left hand
and Brandao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandao scores with the left hand. Kampmann knows he should have avoided that one.
Brandao tries a head kick but it misses.
Kampmann blocks a head kick by Brandao.
Brandao drops his hands momentarily and Kampmann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kampmann throws a head kick but Brandao moves out of range.
Brandao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kampmann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandao.
Brandao wants to clinch.
Kampmann thinks about countering with a head kick.
Brandao tests Kampmann's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Brandao avoids the head kick by Kampmann.
Kampmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandao tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kampmann misses with a head kick.
Kampmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Brandao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kampmann.
Brandao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brandao throws a head kick but Kampmann moves out of range.
Kampmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kampmann throws a head kick that Brandao semi-blocks.
Brandao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Brandao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Brandao does it's job there.
Brandao connects with a right hand. Kampmann shakes it off.
Kampmann throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brandao counters with an outside leg kick.
Kampmann throws out a loose jab but Brandao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandao closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kampmann counters with an outside leg kick.
Brandao throws a head kick that Kampmann semi-blocks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brandao - that will leave a mark!
Brandao blocks a head kick by Kampmann.
Brandao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kampmann misses with a head kick.
Kampmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kampmann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T4#
Brandao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kampmann at a distance.
Kampmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao jabs Kampmann to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Kampmann there.
Brandao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kampmann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brandao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kampmann.
Some wild striking there from Kampmann.
Brandao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brandao - that will leave a mark!
#CL2#
Brandao rushes Kampmann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brandao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kampmanns head.
Kampmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kampmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A head kick by Kampmann misses
and Brandao counters with a low kick, right behind Kampmann 's knee.
Good work by Kampmann as he checks the leg kick.
Kampmann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kampmann connects with a leg kick. Brandao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Brandao forces Kampmann back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Brandao manages to break the clinch.
Brandao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandao connects with a looping right hand.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kampmann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao lands with a good body shot.
Kampmann throws a head kick but Brandao moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandao. That's going to slow Kampmann down.
Kampmann throws a leg kick but Brandao moved away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandao.#T1#
Brandao just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brandao.
Kampmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao checks a leg kick.
Brandao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kampmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandao is looking to clinch but Kampmann is avoiding it.
Kampmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandao.
Brandao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kampmann throws a low kick, looking for Brandao's leg but Brandao calmly moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kampmann crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brandao - the referee stops the clock and Kampmann gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brandao. Kampmann manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brandao connects with a high kick.
Brandao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brandao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kampmann misses the jab.#T2#
Brandao tries to clinch but Kampmann is having none of it.
Kampmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandao throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kampmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brandao is looking to slow Kampmann down with leg kicks.
Kampmann on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brandao jabs at Kampmann's body.
A leg kick checked by Kampmann.
Kampmann throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brandao counters with a left and a right that stings Kampmann.
Kampmann throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brandao's head.
Brandao throws out a powerful jab.
Kampmann throws a sloppy head kick
and Brandao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kampmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandao.
Brandao thumps Kampmann with a low kick.#T3#
Brandao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kampmann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brandao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Brandao moves into the clinch successfully.
Brandao letting Kampmann take a breather here.
Kampmann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brandao backwards.
Kampmann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Brandao manages to break the clinch.
Brandao tries to clinch there but Kampmann circles away.
Kampmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandao lands with an overhand left.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kampmann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brandao just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandao tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kampmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diego Brandao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Brandao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kampmann throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC#
Brandao is rocked!
Brandao leaves his chin hanging out and Kampmann seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Brandao crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Kampmann!
Martin Kampmann is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Martin Kampmann, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Diego Brandao had this to say: 'fuck you ref, audience, and everyone else. I hate everyone, you all suck'.
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Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Brandao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ishii can pounce on him.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandao.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Brandao throws a head kick that half lands.
Brandao walks into a stiff left hand from Ishii.
Brandao throws a leg kick which misses Ishii's front leg but catches the back leg as Ishii tries to avoid it.
Brandao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ishii is looking to clinch but Brandao is avoiding it.
Ishii scores with a sloppy right hand. Brandao should have avoided that one.
Brandao tries to clinch but Ishii is having none of it.
Brandao digs a good hook to Ishii's body.
Ishii has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Brandao rushes Ishii and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Ishii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ishii misses with a straight left.
Brandao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ishii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Ishii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandao. Ishii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandao cracks the inside of Ishii's front leg.
Ishii moves out of range as Brandao throws a body kick.
#T1#
Brandao scoring well with a low kick there.
Ishii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Danga de danga de dang - Ishii scores with a four punch combination!
Ishii throws a leg kick that misses.
Ishii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ishii misses with a double jab
and Brandao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brandao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandao tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Ishii gets tackled into the cage by Brandao. Brandao maintains the clinch.
Brandao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Brandao throws a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Brandao.
Brandao scores with a hook.
Ishii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brandao's calf.
Ishii fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2##CL#
Brandao rushes Ishii and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ishii throws an overhand right that lands on Brandao's shoulder, as Brandao tries to avoid the shot.
Ishii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ishii steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brandao. That one must have hurt.
Ishii misses with a hook.#CL2#
Ishii has closed the distance and engaged Brandao in a clinch.
#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ishii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ishii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Brandao clinches up with Ishii and pushes him back against the cage.
Brandao is leaning against Ishii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ishii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandao backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brandao. #BC#
Brandao manages to break the clinch.
Brandao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ishii misses with a low kick.
Ishii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Brandao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brandao is looking to wear down Ishii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Ishii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ishii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ishii misses with a straight right.
Ishii misses with an uppercut. Brandao saw that one coming.
Ishii takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ishii walks into a stiff left hand from Brandao.
Brandao lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Brandao clinches.
Brandao scores with a shot to the side of Ishii's head. #BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brandao thuds his shin into the meat of Ishii's side.#CL#
Brandao drives through and clinches with Ishii against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ishii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses.
Ishii misses with a hook. Brandao ducked under it nicely.
Ishii misses with a low kick.
#T4#
Ishii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Brandao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ishii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandao.
Brandao connects with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brandao, right into the meat.
Ishii misses the shot to the body.
Ishii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ishii throws a leg kick but Brandao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brandao feints and then cracks Ishii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ishii down.
Brandao tries to clinch up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ishii.
Brandao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ishii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Brandao forces Ishii back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Ishii's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch.
Ishii avoids the head kick by Brandao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brandao lands a nice shot to the body.
Good exchange - Brandao coming out on top.
Ishii misses with a wild body shot.
Ishii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brandao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brandao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kazunori Ishii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brandao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandao wants to clinch.
Ishii has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brandao.
Brandao needs to keep his hands up - Ishii had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ishii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ishii misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Brandao forces Ishii back against the cage and clinches.#T1##BC#
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandao lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Brandao moves into range and clinches up with Ishii.
Ishii working aggressively here.
Brandao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brandao lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ishii.
Ishii tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandao avoids the damage to the body.
Brandao prevents Ishii from breaking the clinch.
Brandao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandao lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Ishii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandao defending well as Ishii loads up on a big left hand.
Ishii on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2##CL2#
Ishii drives through and clinches with Brandao against the cage.
Ishii taking a breather. #BC#
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Brandao checks a leg kick.
Brandao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ishii can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Brandao feints and then cracks Ishii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ishii down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ishii.
A good leg kick by Brandao.
A punch combination from Ishii misses.
Brandao slips a straight right by Ishii.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Brandao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ishii misses with an uppercut.
Ishii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ishii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brandao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
Brandao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ishii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ishii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brandao ducks under a wild hook from Ishii.
Brandao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ishii's head backwards.
Brandao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ishii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brandao misses with a wild combination.
Brandao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Brandao as he connects with a hook.
Brandao scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishii lands with a straight right. Brandao didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ishii's head.
Brandao doesn't manage to clinch there - Ishii circles away.
Ishii throws a hook but Brandao avoids it easily.
Brandao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Ishii misses.
Brandao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ishii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ishii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brandao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Brandao clinches up against the cage.
Ishii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brandao has him pressed against the cage.
Ishii is trying to break the clinch but Brandao has him pressed against the cage.
Brandao blocking some punches.
Brandao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Brandao closes the distance and clinches.
Brandao can't find room to land a body shot as Ishii controls the action.
Brandao tries to work over Ishii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandao.
Ishii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brandao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ishii backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Brandao.
#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brandao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandao lands with a kick to the temple. Ishii shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brandao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandao is looking to clinch but Ishii is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao lands a head kick!
Ishii ducks right into an uppercut from Brandao.
Ishii tried to score with a low kick but Brandao checks it.
Brandao tried to counter with a leg kick but Ishii avoided it.
Brandao lands a high kick!
#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Brandao.
Brandao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brandao doesn't manage to clinch there - Ishii circles away.
A jab from Brandao finds it's way through Ishii's defenses.
Brandao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ishii just misses with a punch to the body.
Ishii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brandao scores with a nice strike.
Brandao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ishii throws a leg kick
and Brandao counters with a good, hard body kick but Ishii shrugs it off.
Ishii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Ishii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandao.
#T2#
Ishii misses with a hook
and Brandao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ishii's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishii throws a looping overhand right but Brandao ducks down to avoid it.
Brandao moves away from the strike by Ishii.
Brandao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ishii if he has to take too many more of those.
An inside leg kick from Ishii misses.
Brandao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ishii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brandao scrambles back to his feet.
Ishii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandao can pounce on him.
Ishii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brandao wants to clinch up but Ishii keeps it at a distance.
Ishii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ishii.
Brandao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brandao is looking to clinch but Ishii is avoiding it.
#CL#
Brandao pushes Ishii up against the cage in a clinch.
Ishii throws a head punch that misses.
Ishii is trying to force a seperation but Brandao has the dominant position.
I was talking to Brandao's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Ishii - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Brandao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ishiis head. #BC2#
Ishii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Brandao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brandao blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Ishii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandao moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Ishii finds it's way through Brandao's defenses.
Brandao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ishii misses with an uppercut
and Brandao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ishii connects with a nice looking jab.
Brandao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brandao.
Ishii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandao.
Ishii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brandao counters with a left to the body.
Ishii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brandao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego Brandao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Brandao jabs at Ishii's body.
Ishii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brandao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Brandao as he checks the leg kick.
Ishii throws a front kick aimed at Brandao's knee but Brandao avoids it well.
Ishii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kazunori Ishii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandao cracks a nice hook into Ishii's ribs.#CL#
Brandao closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brandao.
Diego Brandao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ishii tries a body shot but Brandao blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brandao blocks a jab.
Ishii looks to throw the jab but Brandao is out of range.
Brandao takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Brandao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brandao 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Brandao!
Diego Brandao gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
BFT-472
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Aoki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Brandao counter with a right hand. #CL#
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Brandao has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandao. #BC#
Brandao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Aoki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brandao did well to prevent Aoki getting side control.
Brandao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aoki prevents Brandao from improving his position.
Aoki tries to pass to full mount but Brandao defends it. #SU2#
Aoki decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Brandao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brandao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandao.
Diego Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Brandao looks for the body kick but Aoki saw that one coming.
Aoki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Brandao lands a head kick!
Brandao fakes the leg kick and cracks Aoki in the body.
A head kick by Brandao misses
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Brandao.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aoki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aoki keeps the fight on the outside.
Brandao misses the body punch
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.
Brandao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aoki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Brandao circles away easily
and Brandao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Brandao.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Brandao doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki is looking to control Brandao's arms but Brandao gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aoki has his back to the cage. #BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brandao throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Brandao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brandao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Aoki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brandao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brandao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Aoki working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Brandao is trying to buck Aoki off.#T3#
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandao keeps working.
Brandao is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Aoki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Aoki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Brandao is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brandao takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB2#
Aoki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brandao, who protects the arm well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandao is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aoki is controlling him well.
Brandao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brandao manages to get to full guard.
Brandao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#ES#
Brandao has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aoki off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Aoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandao.
Aoki walks into a left hand.
Brandao tries to clinch up.
Aoki wants to counter with a clinch but Brandao pushes him away.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandao.
Aoki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brandao is fending him off so far but Aoki persists. Nope, Brandao circles away and we're back to standing.
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that round.
That's time! Brandao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Brandao darts in and clinches Aoki up against the cage.
Aoki looking to stall.
#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Brandao has Aoki up against the cage in a clinch.
Brandao is pressed up against the cage. Aoki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brandao down to the mat. Brandao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aoki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brandao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shinya Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandao tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Brandao circles away.
#T1#
Brandao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Brandao forces Aoki back against the cage and clinches.
Brandao tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Brandao back against the cage. #BC#
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandao is looking to wear down Aoki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brandao throws a head kick that Aoki semi-blocks.
Nice takedown defense from Brandao. No joy for Aoki on that attempt.
Aoki looks for a takedown but Brandao sprawls well.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
Brandao throws a body kick that misses.
Brandao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandao leaves Aoki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brandao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brandao throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aoki . #T2#
Aoki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aoki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aoki tries to clinch but Brandao moves out of range.
A combination from Aoki does no damage.
Brandao connects with the punch.
Diego Brandao is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki .
#CL#
Brandao rushes Aoki and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Brandao. #BC#
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Brandao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brandao lands with a kick to the temple. Aoki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aoki is looking to clinch but Brandao is avoiding it.
#T3##CL#
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Brandao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aoki tries to score a body lock takedown but Brandao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Brandao throws an overhand right that lands on Aoki 's shoulder, as Aoki tries to avoid the shot.
Aoki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brandao just misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki wants to counter with a clinch but Brandao pushes him away.
Aoki dives in and grabs Brandao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brandao pushes down on Aoki 's head and hops out.#TD2#
Aoki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brandao trying to control the position.
Brandao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4##SU2#
Aoki decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brandao, up you get!
Brandao tries to score with a low kick but Aoki moves his leg out of the way.
Aoki feints the counter takedown.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Aoki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brandao leaves Aoki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Brandao misses with a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Brandao as Aoki shoots in.
Brandao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao throws a front kick aimed at Aoki 's knee but Aoki avoids it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aoki or perhaps it was just good defense by Brandao, which made it look bad.
Aoki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandao can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Brandao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Brandao punishes Aoki 's body with a nice straight punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brandao!
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandao. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandao swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki wants to counter with a clinch but Brandao pushes him away.#TD2#
Aoki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Brandao throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandao. Brandao obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Aoki clinches. #T1#
Brandao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Aoki .
#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Brandao.
Brandao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoki can do to turn this around?
Brandao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandao.
Nice takedown defense from Brandao. No joy for Aoki on that attempt.
Brandao cracks Aoki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Brandao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL#
Brandao has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brandao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Brandao stalling the fight.
#BC#
Brandao manages to break the clinch.
Brandao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot by Aoki .
The crowd cheers as Brandao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aoki doesn't seem phased though.
Brandao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brandao tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brandao defends well and Aoki ends up having to push Brandao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
Brandao lands with a right hand.
Brandao throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brandao swivels and escapes.
Brandao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shinya Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Brandao scores with a hook.
Aoki shoots in and drives through. Brandao sprawls well.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Brandao moves into the clinch.
Aoki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brandao cracks Aoki with a nice body shot.
Brandao is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Brandao manages to break the clinch.
Brandao scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid body kick from Brandao.
Aoki wants to clinch up but Brandao keeps it at a distance.
Diego Brandao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandao connects with a body shot that sends Aoki 's belly button to the back.#T4#
Brandao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Aoki feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Brandao has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Brandao.
Aoki fails to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brandao tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Brandao back against the cage. #BC#
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandao. Brandao obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
Brandao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aoki , pushing him back against the cage.
Brandao struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Brandao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brandao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Brandao!
Diego Brandao gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
BFT-470: Bondi Beach Brawl 6
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Mongtong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brandao checks it well.
Brandao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brandao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandao throws a nice head kick!
Brandao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandao throws a head kick but Mongtong moves out of range.
Mongtong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mongtong.
Mongtong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mongtong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brandao connects with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mongtong, right into the meat.
#CL#
Brandao gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mongtong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mongtong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brandao avoiding damage as Mongtong throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mongtong.#T1#
Mongtong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandao throws a head kick but Mongtong moves out of range.
Brandao tries to clinch but Mongtong moves out of range.
Mongtong avoids the head kick by Brandao.
Brandao blocks a low kick nicely.
Mongtong misses with a hook.
Brandao is looking to counter with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandao.
Brandao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brandao throws a head kick that Mongtong semi-blocks.
No joy there for Brandao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brandao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mongtong manages to avoid it.
Brandao misses the shot to the body.
Brandao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mongtong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mongtong slips a straight right by Brandao.
Mongtong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brandao thows a body kick. Mongtong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brandao - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mongtong throws a head kick but Brandao moves out of range.
Mongtong blocks a head kick by Brandao.
Brandao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandao is looking to slow Mongtong down with leg kicks.
Brandao looks to throw the jab but Mongtong is out of range. #CL#
Brandao clinches up with Mongtong and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brandao takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brandao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandao tries to break free but Mongtong pushes him back against the cage.
Brandao prevents a body shot from Mongtong.
Brandao avoids the elbow strike from Mongtong, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Mongtong.
Brandao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brandao can't find room to land a body shot as Mongtong controls the action.
Mongtong blocks a body shot from Brandao. #T3#
Mongtong throws an elbow that misses.
Brandao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mongtongs head.
Brandao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mongtong lands an elbow inside.
Mongtong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandao avoids it.#BC#
Brandao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brandao tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Mongtong counter with a right hand.
Brandao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mongtong looks to land a body kick but Brandao moved away.
Mongtong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Brandao.
Brandao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mongtong flicks out a counter leg kick but Brandao steps away.
Brandao wants to slow Mongtong down by chopping away at his legs.
Mongtong misses with a low kick as Brandao jumps back.
Mongtong with a jab.
Brandao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Brandao.
Mongtong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brandao tries to clinch but Mongtong is having none of it.
Mongtong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brandao.
Brandao tries to clinch but Mongtong moves out of range.
Mongtong cracks Brandao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brandao throws a head kick but Mongtong moves out of range.
Mongtong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mongtong avoids the body shot from Brandao.
Mongtong misses with a leg kick.
Brandao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mongtong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mongtong avoids a kick to the body.
Mongtong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mongtong keeps the fight on the outside.
Brandao takes one to the chin there.
Mongtong lands a high kick!
Mongtong cracks Brandao with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Diego Brandao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mongtong takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mongtong misses with a kick to the body.
Diego Brandao is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandao avoids a kick to the body.
Brandao is looking to wear down Mongtong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brandao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brandao looks to land a body kick but Mongtong moved away.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mongtong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mongtong thuds his shin into the meat of Brandao's side.
Mongtong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mongtong tries to bum rush Brandao with a series of wild strikes but Brandao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brandao connects with a nice looking jab.
Brandao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mongtong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brandao connects with an inside leg kick.
Brandao throws a push kick but Mongtong slaps the foot to one side.
Brandao misses with a body shot.
Mongtong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandao connects with an inside leg kick.
Mongtong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mongtong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
A clash of legs there as Brandao blocks the low kick.
Mongtong misses with a low kick.
Mongtong thows a leg kick but Brandao checks it
and Brandao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mongtong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mongtong throws a front kick that sends Brandao stumbling back into the cage.
Mongtong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mongtong is looking to chop away at Brandao's legs.
Mongtong misses with a leg kick.
Mongtong moves out of range of the leg kick from Brandao.
Brandao tries to clinch up.
Brandao scores with a jab.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mongtong throws a push kick but Brandao slaps the foot to one side.
Mongtong avoids the body shot from Brandao.
#CL#
Brandao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brandao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brandao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mongtong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brandao's efforts to push away.#T2#
Brandao misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mongtong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brandao throws a body kick that misses.
Brandao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mongtong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandao gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Mongtong to counter with a crisp jab.
Mongtong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandao connects with a solid leg kick.
Brandao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mongtong tries a quick counter leg kick but Brandao is wise to it.#CL#
Brandao moves into the clinch.
Brandao is trying to force a seperation but Mongtong has the dominant position.
Brandao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mongtong tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandao avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Brandao avoiding damage as Mongtong throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Brandao backing away here, and Mongtong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brandao connects with a leg kick. Mongtong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mongtong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mongtong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mongtong misses with a leg kick.
Mongtong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mongtong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mongtong thows a leg kick but Brandao checks it
and Brandao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mongtong's knee momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brandao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Mongtong misses.
Mongtong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses.
Mongtong throws the left hand but Brandao avoids the punch easily.
Brandao tries to clinch up.
And Mongtong responds with a good body kick, but Brandao manages to step out the way in time.
Mongtong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T4#
Brandao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brandao doesn't manage to clinch there - Mongtong circles away.
Brandao lands a nice hook to Mongtong's body. Mongtong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mongtong with a jab.
Brandao moves in looking to clinch but Mongtong pushes him off.
Brandao takes a swing at Mongtong's ribcage but misses.
Brandao tries to clinch but Mongtong is having none of it.
Brandao throws a solid leg kick but Mongtong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brandao.
Mongtong looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Brandao throws a leg kick but Mongtong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brandao checks a low kick from Mongtong.
Mongtong tries a low kick but Brandao avoids it.
Brandao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brandao just misses with a punch to the body.
Mongtong misses with a body kick.
Brandao fails in his attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mongtong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Diego Brandao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Mongtong does it's job there.
Mongtong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brandao counters with a big head kick but Mongtong shrugs it off.
Brandao is looking to score with low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Brandao blocks the low kick.
Mongtong blocks a head kick by Brandao.
Mongtong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by Mongtong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brandao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mongtong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brandao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brandao throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongtong avoids the head kick by Brandao.
Decent striking displayed by Brandao there.#CL#
Brandao clinches.
Mongtong is working Brandao over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandao managing to block the knees to the body from Mongtong.
#T1#
Mongtong tries to land a knee to the head but Brandao blocks with his arms.
Mongtong keeps control of Brandao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mongtong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandao avoids it.
Mongtong throws an elbow that misses.
Mongtong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brandao gets through Mongtong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brandao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brandao avoids the elbow strike from Mongtong, against the cage.
Brandao tries to throw a body punch but Mongtong avoids it by throwing Brandao back against the cage.
Brandao tries to stall but Mongtong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mongtong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brandao's brow.
Brandao is trying to break the clinch but Mongtong has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Brandao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brandao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brandao blocks a leg kick.
Mongtong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wong Mongtong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brandao throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mongtong counters with a thumping low kick.
Mongtong cracks Brandao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brandao lands a nice hook to Mongtong's body. Mongtong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mongtong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brandao cracks the inside of Mongtong's front leg.
Mongtong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mongtong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Brandao.
Brandao throws a leg kick but Mongtong moved away.
A clash of legs there as Mongtong blocks the low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandao.
Nice body kick from Brandao.
Mongtong throws a lazy right hand but Brandao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandao feints a jab promting Mongtong to slip. Brandao then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mongtong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mongtong throws a solid leg kick but Brandao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mongtong.
Brandao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brandao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Brandao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mongtong moves away.
Brandao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mongtong unleashes a big counter combination but Brandao bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brandao scores with a leg kick.
Brandao lands with a kick to the temple. Mongtong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brandao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mongtong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brandao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mongtong looks to land a right hand but Brandao moved out of range.
Brandao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mongtong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mongtong misses with a kick to the body.
Mongtong throws a front kick aimed at Brandao's knee but Brandao avoids it well.
Mongtong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mongtong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandao.
Brandao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diego Brandao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Mongtong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brandao.
Brandao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mongtong raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mongtong tries a low kick but Brandao avoids it.
A head kick misses from Brandao.
Mongtong thinks about the counter body kick.
Brandao cracks Mongtong with an open hand slap.
Brandao blocks a head kick by Mongtong.
A jab lands there for Brandao.
Mongtong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brandao lands a body shot.
Brandao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandao is looking to clinch but Mongtong is avoiding it.
A low kick from Mongtong misses
enabling Brandao to counter with a crisp jab.
Mongtong looks to throw the jab but Brandao is out of range.
Brandao misses with a low kick.
Mongtong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brandao moves out of range of the body kick.
Brandao checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Brandao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brandao 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Brandao!
Diego Brandao took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
BFT-465
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Brandao lands a slapping body shot.
Kampmann checks the leg kick.
Kampmann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kampmann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandao is looking to clinch but Kampmann is avoiding it.
Kampmann is looking for a counter combo.
Brandao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brandao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kampmann.
Kampmann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kampmann throws a solid leg kick but Brandao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kampmann.
Brandao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kampmann slips under a jab from Brandao.
Kampmann throws a big shot that misses.
Kampmann throws an off balance right hand
and Brandao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brandao checks a leg kick nicely.
Kampmann tried to score with a low kick but Brandao checks it.
Kampmann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kampmann throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brandao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brandao on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Brandao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kampmann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kampmann attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brandao throws a leg kick but Kampmann sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brandao ducks under a wild hook from Kampmann.
Kampmann blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kampmann.
A left and a right from Kampmann both land. Nice combination.
Kampmann throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Kampmann misses its intended target.
Kampmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandao was well out of range. Poor timing from Kampmann.
Kampmann misses with a low kick.
Brandao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kampmann has time to react.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kampmann.
Kampmann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kampmann doesn't seem bothered though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brandao - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
Brandao moves in looking to clinch but Kampmann pushes him off.
Brandao misses with a double jab.
Kampmann keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Brandao moves into the clinch.
Kampmann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brandao can't find room to land a body shot as Kampmann controls the action.
Kampmann swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandao keeps control of Kampmann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Kampmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brandao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kampmann looks to land a right hand but Brandao moved out of range.
Kampmann misses the jab.
Brandao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kampmann.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandao. That's going to slow Kampmann down.
Brandao scores with a leg kick.
Brandao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kampmann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Brandao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brandao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kampmann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kampmann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brandao wants to clinch.
Brandao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kampmann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brandao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kampmann's hands.
Kampmann scores with a nice strike.
Brandao tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brandao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kampmann. #T4#
Brandao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kampmann.
Brandao tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao lands a leg kick that knocks Kampmann off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandao.
Brandao swings for the body but Kampmann moves out of range.
Brandao tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kampmann counters with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kampmann.
Brandao is looking to clinch.
Brandao tries to land a body kick
and Kampmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Brandao.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao lands a leg kick that knocks Kampmann off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Kampmann.
Brandao connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Martin Kampmann will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A lazy left from Kampmann finds it's target.#ROC#
Brandao is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Kampmann cracks Brandao with a left hook right on the temple and Brandao goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Kampmann lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Brandao is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Kampmann!
A relieved looking Martin Kampmann thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Diego Brandao stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck you ref, audience, and everyone else. I hate everyone, you all suck'.
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Event:
BFT-459
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Atlantis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Atlantis throws a right and a left that Brandao avoids nicely.
Atlantis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brandao connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Brandao drives through and clinches with Atlantis against the cage.
Brandao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brandao cracks Atlantis with a nice body shot.
Atlantis tries to pull guard but Brandao won't allow it.
Brandao gets through Atlantis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Brandao.
Atlantis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delphino Atlantis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Brandao.
Atlantis has Brandao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brandao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Atlantis can't find room to land a body shot as Brandao controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Atlantis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brandao swings for the body but Atlantis moves out of range.
Brandao slips a jab from Atlantis.
Brandao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Brandao has managed to clinch.
Brandao cracks Atlantis with a nice body shot.
Brandao works on Atlantis's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Brandao presses Atlantis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brandao can't find room to land a body shot as Atlantis controls the action.
Atlantis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandao backwards.
Brandao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandao lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Brandao.
Atlantis looking for a takedown.
Brandao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atlantis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brandao just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Brandao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Brandao.
Atlantis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brandao lands a nice looking body kick.
Brandao throws a front kick that sends Atlantis stumbling back into the cage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brandao. Atlantis shrugs it off though.
Atlantis tries to clinch up.
Brandao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atlantis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Brandao darts in and clinches Atlantis up against the cage.#T2#
Atlantis fails to pull guard.
Atlantis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brandao.
Brandao misses with a punch to the body.
Brandao is pressed up against the cage. Atlantis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brandao down to the mat. Brandao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brandao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atlantis throws a body punch but Brandao moves out of range.
A combination from Atlantis does no damage.
Atlantis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atlantis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brandao feints a jab promting Atlantis to slip. Brandao then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Atlantis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Brandao has Atlantis up against the cage in a clinch.
Brandao pushes Atlantis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandao lands a nice uppercut.
Atlantis is trying to break the clinch but Brandao is controlling him.#BC2#
Brandao manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Brandao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brandao is looking to land body kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Brandao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brandao throws a body kick that misses.
Brandao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brandao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Brandao darts in and clinches Atlantis up against the cage.
Brandao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Atlantis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Atlantis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brandao lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Brandao.
Atlantis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brandao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brandao slowing the pace effectively.
Brandao throws a head punch that misses.
Brandao is pressed up against the cage. Atlantis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brandao down to the mat. Brandao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brandao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atlantis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Atlantis misses.
Atlantis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brandao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Atlantis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brandao throws a head kick but Atlantis moves out of range.
It looked like Atlantis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Atlantis closes the distance and pushes Brandao back into the cage.
Atlantis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Atlantis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atlantis backwards.
A short left from Brandao. #TD#
Atlantis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brandao tries to kick Atlantis off but Atlantis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brandao is not content to let Atlantis control the position.
Brandao wants to improve his position but Atlantis is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandao pushes Atlantis off looking to stand but Atlantis dives back in and keeps control.
Atlantis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that 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.
#R2##CL2#
Brandao moves into range and clinches up with Atlantis.
Brandao scores with a shot to the side of Atlantis's head. #BC2#
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Atlantis moves in looking to clinch but Brandao pushes him off.#CL#
Atlantis pushes Brandao up against the cage in a clinch.
Atlantis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brandao walks away with a smile on his face. Atlantis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Atlantis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Atlantis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brandao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Atlantis somewhat.#CL2#
Brandao closes the distance and pushes Atlantis back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atlantis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atlantis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandao can't find room to land a body shot as Atlantis controls the action.
Atlantis blocks a body shot from Brandao. #T1#
Atlantis misses with the head strike.
Brandao scores with a shot to the side of Atlantis's head.
Atlantis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brandao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delphino Atlantis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atlantis tries for a takedown but Brandao manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atlantis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brandao.
Brandao lands a leg kick that knocks Atlantis off balance momentarily.
Atlantis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atlantis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Atlantis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brandao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brandao tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandao throws a body punch but Atlantis moves out of range.
Brandao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Atlantis rather than just go for the knockout.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch but Atlantis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Atlantis misses with a hook. Brandao ducked under it nicely.
Atlantis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brandao is fending him off so far but Atlantis persists. Nope, Brandao circles away and we're back to standing.
Brandao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atlantis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Brandao jabs Atlantis right on the nose. Atlantis blinks but takes it well.
Brandao misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao throws a head kick but Atlantis moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Brandao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brandao.
Delphino Atlantis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brandao.
Brandao misses with a kick to the body
and Brandao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandao cracks Atlantis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brandao tries a head kick but it misses.
Atlantis checks a low kick from Brandao.
Atlantis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brandao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Atlantis with a body shot.
Brandao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Brandao. #T3#
Brandao scores with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Brandao.
Atlantis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brandao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandao scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Brandao takes the fight into the clinch.
Brandao struggles to land a body shot inside as Atlantis controls his hands.
Atlantis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atlantis. #BC2#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atlantis blocks a head kick by Brandao.
Brandao punishes Atlantis's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Brandao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Brandao moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atlantis jumps guard but Brandao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Brandao.
Brandao lands a left hand.
We've been informed that Brandao has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brandao prevents the takedown attempt.
Atlantis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Atlantis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brandao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Brandao breaks the clinch.
Brandao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Brandao instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Brandao breaks the clinch.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atlantis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brandao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Atlantis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Brandao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brandao scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Brandao moves into the clinch.
Atlantis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brandao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brandao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Atlantis is trying to drag Brandao to the mat but Brandao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Atlantis is trying to stall.
Brandao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Brandao forces Atlantis back against the cage and clinches.
Brandao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atlantis's elbow. #BC2#
Brandao manages to break the clinch.
Brandao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1##CL2#
Brandao has Atlantis up against the cage in a clinch.
Atlantis looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delphino Atlantis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atlantis struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandao controls his hands.
Brandao working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Brandao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atlantis lands a high kick!
Brandao misses the shot to the body.
Atlantis is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Atlantis gets tackled into the cage by Brandao. Brandao maintains the clinch.
Atlantis goes for a takedown attempt but Brandao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brandao tries to land a front kick but Atlantis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atlantis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brandao tried to score with a low kick but Atlantis checks it.
Atlantis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brandao moves out of range of the body kick from Atlantis.
Atlantis wants to clinch up but Brandao keeps it at a distance.#T2##CL2#
Brandao closes the distance and pushes Atlantis back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atlantis tries for a takedown but Brandao manages to get underhooks.
Brandao blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Brandao.
Brandao blocks a body shot from Atlantis.
Atlantis tries to pull guard but Brandao holds him up against the cage and eventually Atlantis drops back down to his feet.
Atlantis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brandao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brandao tries a body shot but Atlantis blocks it.
Brandao stops a takedown attempt from Atlantis.
Brandao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brandao has Atlantis pushed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brandao.
Atlantis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brandao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Atlantis is rocked!
Diego Brandao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3##BC2#
Brandao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brandao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandao lands a front kick.
Brandao throws a head kick that half lands.
Oh Atlantis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Brandao counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Atlantis! He's just covering up as Brandao starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Brandao!
After the big win, Diego Brandao made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Delphino Atlantis stepped up to the mic, saying 'He slippery dolphinned me me, I need to see a doctor and a therapist in no particular order.'.
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Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Alves walks into a stiff left hand from Brandao.#CL2#
Brandao pushes Alves up against the cage in a clinch.
Alves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandao's elbow. #BC2#
Brandao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alves lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brandao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brandao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brandao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brandao throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandao lands a nice looking body kick.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alves. That's going to slow Brandao down.
A solid body kick from Brandao.
Brandao moves out of range of the leg kick from Alves.
Alves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alves lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brandao checks a leg kick.
Brandao scores with a head kick.
#T1#
Alves scores with a punch to the head.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brandao lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Brandao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Brandao moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
Brandao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice cross by Brandao.
Alves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brandao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Brandao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brandao tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alves lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brandao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brandao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Brandao moves out of range of the body kick.
Alves closes the distance but Brandao moves to the side
and Brandao counters with a series of strikes. Alves will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brandao scores with a kick to the body.
Brandao scores with a spinning back kick!
Alves scores with a hook to the body. Brandao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brandao tries to clinch up but Alves circles away and keeps his distance.
Alves misses with a hook.
Alves misses with a looping left.
A jab from Alves does it's job there.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brandao misses with a low kick.
Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Brandao is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Alves is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Brandao forces Alves back against the cage and clinches.
Brandao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alves or not.
Brandao lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Brandao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandao avoids it.
Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Brandao controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Alves throws a leg kick but Brandao moved away.
Donk. Brandao catches Alves right on the button with a cross.
Brandao connects with a body shot that sends Alves's belly button to the back.
A good leg kick by Brandao.
Alves throws a body punch but Brandao moves out of range.
Alves on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brandao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alves doesn't seem bothered though.
Alves throws the kick towards the body but Brandao avoids it.#CL2#
Brandao darts in and clinches Alves up against the cage.
Alves trying to control the position but instead, Brandao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alves into the cage.#T4#
Brandao prevents the takedown attempt.
Brandao is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brandao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao tries a body shot but Alves blocks it.
Alves misses with a body punch.
Brandao slows down the pace here.
Alves slowing the pace effectively.
Brandao misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandao blocks an elbow strike.
Alves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandao throws a punch but it's blocked by Alves.
Alves pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Alves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alves moves out of range of the body kick.
Alves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brandao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brandao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandao.
Nice body punch from Alves.
Nice defenses there by Brandao.
Brandao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brandao checks a leg kick.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Alves is looking to wear down Brandao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brandao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alves's sensitive parts.
Brandao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brandao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alves misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Brandao clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandao controls his hands.
Brandao slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Alves manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brandao has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alves is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Alves has his foot on Brandao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandao works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Brandao is looking to work some ground and pound but Alves has wrist control.
Alves keeping full guard, as Brandao tries to pass.
Brandao wanted to stand there but Alves had control of the position. #SUB#
Alves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brandao has passed into half guard!
Brandao tries to stand and escape but Alves is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Brandao stands up out of the half guard.
Alves tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brandao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandao.
Brandao thumps Alves with a low kick.#T2#
Brandao misses with a body kick.
Brandao lands with a kick to the temple. Alves shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brandao scores with a head kick. Alves tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brandao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brandao tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Alves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brandao's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Brandao kicks Alves off and gets to his feet.
Brandao gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Alves counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Brandao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brandao lands a head kick!
Brandao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brandao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Brandao takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alves misses with a low kick as Brandao jumps back.
Alves throws a push kick but Brandao slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brandao scores with a nice body kick.
Brandao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alves shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alves scores with a nice head shot.
Brandao tries to move into range but Alves moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good work by Alves as he checks the leg kick.
Alves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brandao scores with the left hand. Alves knows he should have avoided that one.
Alves misses with an uppercut. Brandao saw that one coming.
Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandao was well out of range. Poor timing from Alves.
Brandao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Alves. Beautiful body shot.
Brandao throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alves.
Alves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brandao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alves is looking to land body kicks.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandao.
Brandao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Brandao catches Alves right on the button with a cross.
A leg kick checked by Brandao.
Brandao wants to clinch.
A head kick from Brandao lands but Alves takes it in his stride.
Brandao swinging wildly here.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Alves swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandao.#CL2#
Brandao clinches up with Alves and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brandao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBrandao.
Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Brandao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alves throws an elbow that misses.
Alves lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alves slips a straight right by Brandao.
Alves looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandao tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves avoids the head kick by Brandao.
Alves looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Alves is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brandao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brandao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Brandao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diego Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Alves fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brandao to the ground. Alves is now in Brandao's guard.#ES2#
Brandao has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Alves is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alves - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brandao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandao tries to work over Alves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Brandao controls the action.
Alves is trying to pull guard but Brandao has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves misses with an elbow over the top.
Alves tries to work over Brandao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alves tries a body shot but Brandao blocks it.
Guilherme Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brandao tries to stall but Alves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alves blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alves.
Alves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alves has him pressed against the cage.
Alves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alves throws an elbow that misses.
Brandao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brandao lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brandao lands a nice hook to Alves's body. Alves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brandao misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alves.
Brandao tries to clinch but Alves moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Alves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandao's elbow.
Alves lands an elbow just above Brandao 's eye.
Brandao wants to break free but Alves has control.
Brandao misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alves as Brandao tries to tie him up.
A body shot lands from Brandao.
Alves gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alves misses with a punch to the body.
Brandao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandao blocks a body shot from Alves.
Brandao is trying to force a seperation but Alves has the dominant position.
Diego Brandao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandao's elbow. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Alves.
Alves is trying to pull guard but Brandao has him pressed against the cage.
Brandao digs a right hand underneath Alves's ribcage. Alves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego Brandao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alves throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brandao lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alves takes a step back to recover.
A head kick misses from Brandao.
Alves misses with a body shot.
Brandao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao lands a nice shot to the body.
Alves lands a body shot.
Alves blocks a head kick by Brandao.
Brandao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alves takes a swing at Brandao's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Brandao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brandao 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Brandao!
Diego Brandao really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
BFT-454
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Wietrzny lands with a hook. Brandao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brandao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wietrzny's calf.
Brandao lands a slapping body shot.
Wietrzny stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandao.
Wietrzny tries to clinch up but Brandao circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Wietrzny drives through with a takedown into Brandao's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wietrzny has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wietrzny won't allow Brandao to sweep him here.
Brandao keeps trying to improve his position.
Brandao wants to stand and escape but Wietrzny is having none of it.
Wietrzny showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brandao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wietrzny trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Wietrzny stops Brandao from standing up.
Wietrzny wants to pass the guard but Brandao is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brandao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brandao throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
Brandao drives through and clinches with Wietrzny against the cage.
Wietrzny has a couple of punches blocked by Brandao.
Brandao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Wietrzny scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wietrzny has a couple of punches blocked by Brandao.
Brandao scores with a shot to the side of Wietrzny's head.
Brandao misses with a body punch.
Wietrzny fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Brandao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brandao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandao is leaning against Wietrzny and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brandao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandao misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Brandao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brandao lands an uppercut.
Wietrzny misses with some punches.
Brandao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wietrzny backwards.
A shot in the inside from Brandao.
Wietrzny stalling against the cage.
Brandao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wietrzny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brandao throws the kick towards the body but Wietrzny avoids it.
Wietrzny throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diego Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##CL2#
Brandao closes the distance and clinches.
Wietrzny misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wietrzny.
Brandao lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Brandao.
#BC2#
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandao connects with a jab.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Wietrzny clinches up with Brandao and pushes him back against the cage.
Brandao manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wietrzny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandao lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brandao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandao misses with a punch to the body.
Brandao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Brandao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wietrzny tries to throw a body punch but Brandao avoids it by throwing Wietrzny back against the cage.
Wietrzny misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Wietrzny swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brandao counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandao.
Brandao misses with a wild body shot.
Wietrzny doesn't manage to clinch there - Brandao circles away.
Brandao drops his hands momentarily and Wietrzny takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brandao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wietrzny gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandao.#CL2#
Brandao closes the distance and pushes Wietrzny back into the cage.
Brandao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wietrzny backwards.
Brandao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wietrzny up against the cage.
Brandao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that round.
That's time! Wietrzny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Brandao connects with an inside leg kick.
Wietrzny takes a swing at Brandao's ribcage but misses.
Brandao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wietrzny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wietrzny wants to clinch.
Diego Brandao seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Brandao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wietrzny's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wietrzny blocks a body shot from Brandao.
Wietrzny lands a left hand.
Wietrzny is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao scores with a shoulder strike.
Brandao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A body shot lands from Brandao.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wietrzny creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandao lands with a right to the head.
Wietrzny struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandao controls his hands.
#BC2#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Brandao connects with a leg kick. Wietrzny looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wietrzny tries to clinch but Brandao is having none of it. #CL2#
Brandao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wietrzny misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brandao tries a body shot but Wietrzny blocks it.
Wietrzny tries to throw a body punch but Brandao avoids it by throwing Wietrzny back against the cage.
Brandao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wietrzny's elbow.
Brandao blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wietrzny.
A short left from Brandao.
Brandao is leaning against Wietrzny and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brandao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wietrzny.
Wietrzny tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandao avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Brandao struggles to land a body shot inside as Wietrzny controls his hands.
Brandao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brandao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brandao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wietrzny is trying to pull guard but Brandao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diego Brandao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wietrzny chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandao can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wietrzny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brandao lands a nice hook to Wietrzny's body. Wietrzny takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wietrzny lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Brandao drives through and clinches with Wietrzny against the cage.
Wietrzny misses with the head strike.
Wietrzny misses with the head strike.
Wietrzny misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandao lands a right hand.
Wietrzny lands a hook that snaps the head of Brandao backwards. #T3#
Brandao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brandao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brandao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wietrzny tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandao avoids the damage to the body.
Wietrzny throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brandao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brandao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Brandao. #BC2#
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wietrzny is defended easily by Brandao.
Brandao counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Wietrzny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wietrzny.
Brandao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brandao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wietrzny sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wietrzny takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brandao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wietrzny sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wietrzny is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brandao lands a head kick. Wietrzny smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wietrzny on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brandao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wietrzny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brandao defends it nicely.#CL2#
Brandao has managed to clinch.
Wietrzny misses with the head strike.
Brandao prevents a body shot from Wietrzny. #BC2#
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Wietrzny throws an overhand right that lands on Brandao's shoulder, as Brandao tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brandao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brandao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wietrzny shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brandao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brandao delivers a nice body kick.
Brandao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wietrzny tries to clinch but Brandao is having none of it.
Brandao scoring well with a low kick there.
Wietrzny missing with a left hand there. Brandao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Brandao moves into the clinch.
Brandao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wietrzny obliges.#BC2#
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wietrzny moves in looking to clinch but Brandao pushes him off.
Wietrzny fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wietrzny misses with a looping right.#T1#
Wietrzny looks to land a right hand but Brandao moved out of range.
Wietrzny scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brandao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wietrzny.
Brandao scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Brandao clinches.
Wietrzny tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brandao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wietrzny's elbow.
Brandao prevents a body shot from Wietrzny.
Brandao blocks an elbow strike from Wietrzny.
Wietrzny gets through Brandao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao lands with a kick to the temple. Wietrzny shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wietrzny drops his hands momentarily and Brandao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brandao connects with a jab.
Brandao scores with a push kick.
Wietrzny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wietrzny moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBrandao.
Igor Wietrzny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brandao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wietrzny rather than just go for the knockout.
Brandao works Wietrzny's body with a nice hook.
Brandao misses with a body kick.
Brandao lands a body shot.
Brandao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandao digs a good hook to Wietrzny's body.
Wietrzny tries to clinch there but Brandao circles away.
#CL#
Wietrzny pushes Brandao up against the cage in a clinch.
Wietrzny misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Brandao manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wietrzny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brandao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brandao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wietrzny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
A jab from Brandao does it's job there.
Brandao lands a high kick!
Wietrzny is looking to clinch.
Wietrzny misses with a takedown attempt
and Brandao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Wietrzny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandao scores with a head kick.
Brandao connects with a body shot.
Brandao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#
Wietrzny is rocked!
Wietrzny takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Wietrzny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wietrzny tries to clinch there but Brandao circles away.
Brandao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wietrzny will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wietrzny tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Brandao moves into the clinch.
Brandao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandao.
Brandao dips a shoulder and cracks Wietrzny with a mighty uppercut! Wietrzny falls back against the cage and Brandao unloads with a barrage of strikes! Wietrzny is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Brandao screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Brandao!
Diego Brandao managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Event:
BFT-447
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Kampmann throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Kampmann gets tackled into the cage by Brandao. Brandao maintains the clinch.
Brandao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kampmann's elbow.
We've been informed that Brandao has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kampmann scores with a shot to the side of Brandao's head.
Brandao misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Kampmann.
Kampmann tries to break free but Brandao pushes him back against the cage.
Kampmann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kampmann misses with a punch on the inside.
Kampmann wants to break free but Brandao has control.
Kampmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandao avoids the damage to the body.
I was talking to Kampmann's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brandao pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brandao.#BC#
Kampmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kampmann circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kampmann counters with a three punch combo that has Brandao backing up. Brandao nods at Kampmann to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Brandao moves into the clinch.#T1#
Kampmann is trying to push Brandao away but Brandao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kampmann prevents a body shot from Brandao.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brandao.
A head punch on the inside from Brandao fails to land. #BC#
Kampmann breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Brandao moves into the clinch.
Kampmann lands with a light punch inside.
Kampmann can't break the clinch.
Kampmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kampmann has Brandao pressed against the cage, preventing Brandao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kampmann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brandao tries to work over Kampmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kampmann is looking to break free of the clinch but Brandao has double underhooks.
Brandao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kampmann backwards.
Kampmann blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Kampmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brandao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Kampmann misses with a hook. Brandao ducked under it nicely.
Kampmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Kampmann throws a series of strikes that have Brandao backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kampmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brandao.
Kampmann drops Brandao with a naaaaasty hook - Brandao is in real trouble here! Kampmann dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Kampmann!
After winning the bout, Martin Kampmann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Diego Brandao spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck you ref, audience, and everyone else. I hate everyone, you all suck'.
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Event:
BFT-442
Date: Mar 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brandao, right into the meat.
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brandao under the eye.
Hopkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brandao throws a solid leg kick but Hopkins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brandao.
Hopkins raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Brandao ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Brandao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hopkins.
Brandao has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brandao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandao manages to avoid it.
Brandao throws a shot to the body.
Brandao lands an overhand right.
Hopkins is looking to land body kicks.
Brandao tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hopkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Brandao finds it's target.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hopkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hopkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brandao on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brandao throws a head kick that half lands.
Brandao dodges the punch combination from Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Brandao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hopkins misses with a kick to the body.
Brandao blocks a leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandao.
Brandao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Brandao cracks the inside of Hopkins's front leg.
Hopkins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brandao counters with an outside leg kick.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandao avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Brandao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hopkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Hopkins throws a push kick but Brandao slaps the foot to one side.
Brandao scores with a leg kick.
Hopkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brandao connects with a body shot.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hopkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brandao rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Brandao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins walks into a left hand.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandao sprawls well. Brandao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hopkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandao takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brandao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Hopkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandao.
Brandao scoring well with a low kick there.
Brandao scores with a jab to the body.
Brandao scores with a shot to the body.
Hopkins scores with a hook.
Brandao scores with a leg kick.
Hopkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hopkins lands an overhand right.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Brandao misses its target.
Brandao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hopkins's calf.
Brandao swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Brandao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins swings for the body but Brandao moves out of range.
#T4#
Brandao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brandao tries to work over Hopkins's front leg with a kick but Hopkins checks it.
Hopkins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brandao.
Brandao misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
And Hopkins responds with a good body kick, but Brandao manages to step out the way in time.
Brandao scores with a body shot.
Hopkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Brandao moved out of range.
Brandao throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hopkins throws a push kick but Brandao slaps the foot to one side.
Brandao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopkins. That did some damage!
Brandao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brandao just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandao.
Hopkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Brandao counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Brandao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brandao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
Brandao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandao.
Diego Brandao is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Hopkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Brandao tries to sprawl out of it but Hopkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brandao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopkins cracks Brandao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brandao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.#T1#
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandao throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandao.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandao lands a glancing blow to the side of Hopkins's head.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Brandao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandao cracks the inside of Hopkins's front leg.
Brandao scoring well with a low kick there.
Brandao throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Brandao stalks Hopkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hopkins's face. Hopkins staggers backwards, shaken.
Brandao misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandao. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandao.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Brandao avoids it with no problem.
Hopkins throws a jab when Brandao was well out of range.
Hopkins throws the kick towards the body but Brandao avoids it.
Brandao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Brandao slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hopkins might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brandao has got the better of the exchanges.
Brandao jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Brandao avoids the punch easily.
Brandao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Brandao.
Hopkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandao.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Brandao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brandao misses with a jab to the body
and Hopkins counters with a huge head kick that drops Brandao! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Hopkins!
After the fight, Alex Hopkins 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.
In defeat, Diego Brandao stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hell I took this fight on 2 days notice, and I was at less than 80% energy when I came in. I did my best given the situation. He wouldn't stand a chance in a rematch.'.
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