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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rupert Whiston (ranked 5634 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimundo Sobral (ranked 11268 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Rupert Whiston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Raimundo Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Whiston shoots in but Sobral avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sobral forces Whiston back against the cage and clinches.
Whiston jumps guard and drags Sobral to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sobral looking to pass the guard.
Sobral is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sobral trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobral pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiston is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Sobral tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Sobral won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
Whiston is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiston looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Whiston's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sobral trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (0) Sobral
Whiston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sobral is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whiston pulls his head out easily.
Sobral tries to roll over but Whiston keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but Sobral defending well.
Sobral is looking to improve his position.
Whiston is taking a breather. Sobral says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Whiston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sobral for as long as he can get away with.
Whiston is pressing down on Sobral's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sobral is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Whiston seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral wants to improve his position but Whiston is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Whiston seems content to control.
Sobral is trying to get back to full guard.
Whiston looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Whiston is looking to advance position but Sobral won't allow it.
Whiston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Whiston is looking to advance position but Sobral won't allow it.
Sobral is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whiston pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling the pace.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Whiston continues to stall.
Sobral is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Whiston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Whiston's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Whiston (2) vs (4) Sobral
Sobral doesn't have the hooks in and Whiston manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (4) vs (4) Sobral
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Whiston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sobral working for a triangle but Whiston defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Whiston.
Whiston is pushing down on Sobral's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sobral is fighting to maintain full guard but Whiston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Whiston works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (7) vs (4) Sobral
Whiston controlling his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sobral working to try and regain half guard.
Sobral is squirming around, avoiding Whiston's attempts to control the action.
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
Whiston fails to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sobral tries to reverse the position but Whiston maintains control.
Whiston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
More hug and hope from Whiston.
Sobral gets back to half guard.
Sobral is looking for a sweep. Whiston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston moves into full mount! Sobral won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (10) vs (4) Sobral
Whiston controlling from the full mount.
Whiston takes Sobral's back. Score +3 for taking back: Whiston (13) vs (4) Sobral
A bit of a pause in the action here. Whiston controlling the positon.
Sobral is in bad spot here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sobral doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Sobral right now.
Whiston is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Whiston continues to hold on tight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sobral rolls, trying to escape but Whiston keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Sobral right now.
Sobral tries to roll but Whiston sticks to his back.
Sobral breaks Whiston's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (13) vs (6) Sobral
Sobral is pushing down on Whiston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Whiston is fighting to maintain full guard but Sobral has managed to sneak the leg through.
Whiston tries to roll over but Sobral keeps him under control.
Sobral looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Whiston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Whiston has his hands on Sobral's head, controlling the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sobral trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Whiston manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (15) vs (6) Sobral
Sobral being controlled here, momentarily.
Sobral keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sobral is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Whiston won't allow Sobral to sweep him here.
Whiston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Sobral is keeping the position.
Sobral being controlled here, momentarily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Sobral is keeping the position.
Whiston looking to sit in guard and control but Sobral gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (15) vs (8) Sobral
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whiston holds on and takes a little breather.
Sobral must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston keeping full guard, as Sobral tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston takes the fight on points by 15 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Siva Tavau (ranked 1316 p4p, 127 weight class) and Raimundo Sobral (ranked 11267 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavau comes to the cage accompanied by In the Air Tonight. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Siva Tavau! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Raimundo Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sobral takes the fight into the clinch.
Sobral tries for a takedown but Tavau manages to get underhooks.
Tavau gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sobral.
Tavau has Sobral pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tavau pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sobral tumbling to the mat - Tavau dives into Sobral's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tavau (2) vs (0) Sobral
Tavau is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sobral has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tavau is looking to defend but Sobral has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tavau! Sobral pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tavau taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raimundo Sobral!
Raimundo Sobral thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Siva Tavau stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm freakin pissed! That ref sucked!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matt Chiasson (ranked 3867 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimundo Sobral (ranked 6656 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Matt Chiasson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Raimundo Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sobral closes the distance and pushes Chiasson back into the cage.
Sobral is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sobral tries for a takedown but Chiasson manages to get underhooks.
Sobral stops a takedown attempt from Chiasson.
Sobral is looking for a takedown.
Matt Chiasson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raimundo Sobral.
Chiasson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sobral regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chiasson (2) vs (0) Sobral
Chiasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chiasson is really struggling to control Sobral but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sobral wants to hit a switch here but Chiasson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sobral there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chiasson (5) vs (0) Sobral
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson can't control as he wanted to and Sobral manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiasson stalling.
Chiasson is looking to advance position but Sobral won't allow it.
Sobral is trying to get back to full guard.
Sobral keeps trying to improve his position.
Sobral has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Death Valley Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chiasson (8) vs (0) Sobral
Chiasson controlling the pace for now.
Sobral sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sobral is not content to let Chiasson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral wants to get back to full guard.
Chiasson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chiasson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sobral keeps working.
Chiasson uses his free foot to push down on Sobral's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sobral. Score +3 for passing guard: Chiasson (11) vs (0) Sobral
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson controlling from mount.
Chiasson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sobral is holding on tight.
Chiasson controlling from the full mount.
Sobral is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chiasson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sobral is controlling an arm, preventing Chiasson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sobral can't escape the position.
Chiasson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sobral is trying desperately to improve position.
Chiasson looking to control but Sobral is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson controlling the position easily from mount.
Sobral is just holding on here. Chiasson manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chiasson (14) vs (0) Sobral
Chiasson controlling from the back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson looking to hold on to the position here but Sobral rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Chiasson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sobral is keeping the position for now.
Sobral looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chiasson is one step ahead there.
Chiasson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sobral working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chiasson has passed into half guard!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chiasson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chiasson (17) vs (0) Sobral
Sobral is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is controlling an arm, preventing Chiasson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sobral is working to get back to half guard.
Sobral prevents Chiasson from taking his back.
Chiasson trying to control but Sobral is having none of it.
Sobral is desperately trying to improve his position but Chiasson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson tries to control but Sobral wriggling away.
Chiasson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chiasson wants to control the pace but Sobral is squirming around nicely.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sobral keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chiasson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sobral is working to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson wants to control the pace but Sobral is squirming around nicely.
Sobral is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chiasson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sobral is looking to escape.
Sobral bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chiasson (17) vs (2) Sobral
Sobral is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sobral postures up.
Chiasson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chiasson working a defensive guard here.
Chiasson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chiasson looking to control.
Sobral drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chiasson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chiasson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chiasson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chiasson (21) vs (2) Sobral
Sobral is looking for a sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sobral tries to improve position but can't.
Sobral prevents Chiasson from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chiasson advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chiasson (23) vs (2) Sobral
Chiasson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sobral to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chiasson (26) vs (2) Sobral
And that's the end of the fight!
Chiasson takes the fight on points by 26 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jodi Joe Fjera (ranked 1538 p4p, 223 weight class) and Raimundo Sobral (ranked 6617 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjera comes to the cage accompanied by Tito & Tarantula . This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Jodi Joe Fjera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Raimundo Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sobral moves in looking to clinch but Fjera pushes him off.
Sobral gets tackled into the cage by Fjera. Fjera maintains the clinch.
Fjera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sobral avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fjera has Sobral pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fjera pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sobral tumbling to the mat - Fjera dives into Sobral's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fjera (2) vs (0) Sobral
Fjera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fjera trying to control but Sobral is working from the bottom.
Fjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sobral is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera passes Sobral's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fjera is working for a kimura but Sobral is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral moves into full guard.
Sobral bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fjera's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (2) vs (2) Sobral
Fjera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sobral pushing down on Fjera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sobral looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sobral is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera wants to sweep but no luck.
Fjera working a defensive guard but Sobral manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (2) vs (5) Sobral
Fjera is trying to get back to half guard.
Sobral is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fjera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fjera is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobral has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fjera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (4) vs (5) Sobral
Fjera wants to pass to mount but Sobral is defending the position.
Fjera trying to control the action but Sobral is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is looking to advance position but Sobral won't allow it.
Fjera is working for a kimura but Sobral is defending it quite comfortably.
Fjera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sobral moves into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (4) vs (7) Sobral
Fjera trying to control but Sobral postures up.
Sobral is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fjera sees it coming and defends easily.
Sobral is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fjera! Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (4) vs (10) Sobral
Sobral looking for a guillotine from mount but Fjera is having none of it.
Fjera stops Sobral from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fjera manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fjera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fjera keeping full guard, as Sobral tries to pass.
Sobral drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fjera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sobral has Fjera in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (6) vs (10) Sobral
Sobral keeping full guard, as Fjera tries to pass.
Sobral looking for a guillotine here but Fjera defends easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fjera stands and throws Sobral's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (9) vs (10) Sobral
Sobral sneaks back into half guard.
Fjera seems to be working for a kimura but Sobral defends the submission attempt.
Fjera works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (12) vs (10) Sobral
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fjera wants to take Sobral's back but he can't do it this time.
Fjera trying to control but Sobral is having none of it.
Fjera swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sobral is now in Fjera's guard. A big mistake from Fjera there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (12) vs (12) Sobral
Sobral slips nicely into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is working for a submission of some sort.
Fjera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fjera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobral doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobral manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fjera can't keep his opponent in guard - Sobral advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sobral is looking for a kimura here.
Fjera is doing well to control the position and prevent Sobral from advancing to side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sobral works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (12) vs (15) Sobral
Fjera manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sobral is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sobral looking to pass the guard.
Sobral avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobral defends well.
Sobral tries to free his leg and advance position but Fjera is retaining full guard.
Fjera looking for a guillotine here but Sobral defends easily.
Sobral advances to half guard.
Sobral is looking to advance position but Fjera won't allow it.
Sobral is looking for a kimura but Fjera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sobral to get the leverage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fjera won't allow Sobral to pass to mount.
Sobral prevents Fjera from improving his position.
Fjera moves into full guard.
Sobral has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Death Valley Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fjera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fjera is controlling Sobral's posture.
Fjera is looking for a triangle but Sobral pushes his legs off easily.
Sobral slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (12) vs (18) Sobral
Sobral is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fjera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sobral thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sobral looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sobral is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fjera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fjera manages to get back to half guard.
Fjera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is working hard here to advance position.
Fjera trying to control here.
Fjera wants to improve his position but Sobral is controlling well.
Sobral tries to pass to full mount but Fjera defends it.
Sobral is working for a kimura but Fjera is defending it quite comfortably.
Fjera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sobral wins on points by 18 to 12.
During a confident post fight interview, Raimundo Sobral thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raimundo Sobral (ranked 6551 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aidan Sumerod (ranked 2427 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Raimundo Sobral! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aidan Sumerod!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sumerod pushes Sobral up against the cage in a clinch.
Sumerod pulls guard effortlessly.
Sumerod is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sobral is aware though and is defending well.
Sobral passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sobral (3) vs (0) Sumerod
Sobral is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sumerod knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sumerod is looking to regain half guard here but Sobral keeps moving and retains side control.
Sobral tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobral has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sobral is trying to get an arm triangle but Sumerod is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobral tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobral has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sumerod manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sobral's best efforts.
Sobral trying to pass the guard but Sumerod defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumerod works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sumerod escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobral gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sumerod lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sobral (3) vs (2) Sumerod
Sumerod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sobral keeping moving, preventing Sumerod from controlling successfully.
Sumerod drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sobral looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sobral looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sobral! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sobral (7) vs (2) Sumerod
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sobral looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sobral is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sumerod knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sumerod, who protects the arm well.
Sobral is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sumerod is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sumerod is trying to control Sobral's posture but Sobral avoids it.
Sumerod tries to improve position but can't.
Sumerod gets back to half guard.
Sobral is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sumerod looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod is looking for a sweep. Sobral is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sobral wants to work for an arm triangle but Sumerod is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sumerod is in trouble now - Sobral has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sobral (10) vs (2) Sumerod
Sumerod is controlling an arm, preventing Sobral from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sobral avoids the attempt from Sumerod to control.
Sobral looking for a guillotine from mount but Sumerod is having none of it.
Sobral is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sumerod to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sumerod shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sumerod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sobral has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod regains half guard.
Sumerod is trying to get back to full guard.
Sobral is looking to advance position but Sumerod won't allow it.
Sumerod works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sobral stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sumerod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sumerod is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sumerod had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sobral defends it easily.
Sobral pushes down on Sumerod's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sumerod sees it coming and defends easily.
Sobral is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sumerod is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sobral's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sobral's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sobral (10) vs (6) Sumerod
Sobral breaks Sumerod's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sobral (12) vs (6) Sumerod
Sumerod tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sumerod is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sobral is aware though and is defending well.
Sumerod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sumerod has his foot on Sobral's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sobral works his way back into a safe position though.
Sobral tries to free his leg and advance position but Sumerod is retaining full guard.
Sumerod looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sobral pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sumerod is keeping the position for now.
Sumerod is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sobral thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sobral wants to pass the guard but Sumerod is keeping the position.
Sumerod has his foot on Sobral's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sobral works his way back into a safe position though.
Sumerod is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sobral is aware though and is defending well.
Sumerod is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sobral pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sumerod is keeping the position for now.
Sobral advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sobral (15) vs (6) Sumerod
Sobral is trying to get an arm triangle but Sumerod is defending well.
Sumerod is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sobral wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sumerod, who protects the arm well.
Sumerod is looking to reverse the position.
Sumerod sneaks back into half guard.
Sobral tries to pass to full mount but Sumerod defends it.
Sumerod wants to control but Sobral is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sumerod manages to get to full guard.
Sobral advances to half guard.
Sobral looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sumerod looking for submissions off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sumerod defends it well.
Sobral tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sumerod knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sumerod trying to control from the bottom.
Sobral is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sumerod doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sobral.
Sobral is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sumerod defends it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is pressing down on Sumerod's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sumerod is holding on for now.
Sumerod trying to hold on to Sobral's head to control him but Sobral postures up.
Sumerod looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sobral is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sobral is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sumerod has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sumerod wants to improve his position but Sobral is controlling well.
Sobral is looking for a kimura here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod wants to improve his position but Sobral is controlling well.
Sumerod is looking to control Sobral's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sumerod avoid being mounted?
Sobral is working for a kimura but Sumerod is defending it quite comfortably.
Sumerod tries to get to full guard but Sobral has control of the leg.
Sobral wants to free his trapped foot but Sumerod is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sumerod tries to get to full guard but Sobral has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sumerod manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sobral advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sobral (18) vs (6) Sumerod
Sumerod tries to bench press Sobral off him but Sobral keeps the position.
Sumerod regains half guard.
Sobral wants to work for an arm triangle but Sumerod is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sumerod wants to control but Sobral is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sobral moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sobral (21) vs (6) Sumerod
Sobral wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sumerod, who protects the arm well.
Sumerod can't do much from the bottom here.
Sumerod tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sobral wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sumerod wants to control but Sobral postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sumerod sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sumerod looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sobral is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sumerod has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sobral passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sumerod! Score +3 for passing guard: Sobral (24) vs (6) Sumerod
Sobral prevents Sumerod from getting the reversal.
Sobral looking for a guillotine from mount but Sumerod is having none of it.
Sumerod is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod keeps trying to improve his position.
Sobral working for a guillotine from mount but Sumerod is in no mood to give up.
Sumerod is looking to get to half guard.
Sobral avoids the attempt from Sumerod to control.
Sobral wants to finish this one by submission but Sumerod is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sobral.
Sobral is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Sumerod is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Sobral (27) vs (6) Sumerod
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sobral patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sumerod is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sobral gets his way!
Sobral is breathing heavily.
Sobral is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sumerod defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sumerod looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Sumerod's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sumerod preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sobral.
Sumerod trying to control the action but Sobral just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sobral takes the fight on points by 27 to 6.
Raimundo Sobral decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lee Browning (ranked 6788 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimundo Sobral (ranked 6534 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Browning is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lee Browning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Raimundo Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sobral stuffs the takedown attempt from Browning. Browning gets slowly back to his feet.
Browning shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sobral's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Browning (2) vs (0) Sobral
Sobral has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Death Valley Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sobral keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully.
Browning wants to pass the guard but Sobral is keeping the position.
Sobral keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sobral is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Browning (2) vs (2) Sobral
Sobral trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobral postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral wants to pass the guard but Browning is keeping the position.
Sobral passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Browning (2) vs (5) Sobral
Browning is looking for a sweep.
Browning is trying to control Sobral's posture but Sobral avoids it.
Sobral is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Browning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Browning tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sobral thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sobral tries for a kimura but Browning is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browning is looking to reverse the position.
Browning is trying to control Sobral's posture but Sobral avoids it.
Browning is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sobral working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sobral thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sobral is trying to get an arm triangle but Browning is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browning manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Browning (4) vs (5) Sobral
Sobral tries to roll over but Browning keeps him under control.
Browning is keen to just control but Sobral is a slippery customer.
Sobral wants to get back to full guard.
Browning not doing much here.
Browning is pressing down on Sobral's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sobral is holding on for now.
Sobral looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sobral makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sobral.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browning forces his way into half guard.
Browning wants to pass to mount but Sobral is defending the position.
Browning is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sobral is just riding it out for now. Browning eventually gives up the hold.
Sobral is not content to let Browning control the position.
Sobral wants to improve his position but Browning is controlling well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is staying active underneath Browning, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Browning is really struggling to control Sobral but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sobral tries to get to full guard but Browning has control of the leg.
Browning wants to advance to full mount but Sobral doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Browning trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sobral manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Browning (4) vs (7) Sobral
Sobral postures up.
Sobral tries to free his leg and advance position but Browning is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sobral postures up.
Sobral wants to pass the guard but Browning is keeping the position.
Sobral stands and throws Browning's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Browning (4) vs (10) Sobral
Sobral is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Browning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobral tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobral has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sobral thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Browning can't do much from the bottom here.
Sobral thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Browning struggling a bit here.
Browning is looking for a sweep.
Sobral is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Browning has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sobral wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Browning, who protects the arm well.
Sobral is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Browning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Browning holds on to Sobral's head and controls the position momentarily.
Browning wants to control but Sobral postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Browning is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sobral is trying to get an arm triangle but Browning is defending well.
Sobral is trying to get an arm triangle but Browning is defending well.
Browning tries to buck Sobral off but Sobral is having none of it.
Sobral swings around for an armbar but Browning sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sobral's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Browning (6) vs (10) Sobral
Browning looking to pass the guard.
Browning trying to control but Sobral is working from the bottom.
Browning passes Sobral's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sobral is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Browning's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Browning's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Browning (6) vs (14) Sobral
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Browning knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Browning for a finish.
Sobral is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Browning knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Browning for a finish.
Browning trying to control the hands but Sobral won't let him.
Browning preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sobral.
Sobral is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Browning manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sobral's guard. Nice work there by Browning.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Browning (8) vs (14) Sobral
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Browning trying to control but Sobral is working from the bottom.
Browning is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sobral is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Browning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Browning is looking to advance position but Sobral has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Browning (8) vs (18) Sobral
Sobral looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sobral is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Browning to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Browning shrugs it off.
Browning regains half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Browning is trying to control but can't.
Sobral is looking for a kimura but Browning is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sobral to get the leverage.
Browning keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Browning wants to control but Sobral is keeping busy.
Sobral is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Browning (8) vs (21) Sobral
Sobral has hold of Browning's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Browning manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Browning keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Browning tries to hold on but Sobral pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Browning sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Browning trying to control from the bottom.
Sobral moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Browning (8) vs (24) Sobral
Sobral tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sobral tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Browning's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Browning is looking to regain half guard here but Sobral keeps moving and retains side control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Browning is working hard here to advance position.
Sobral is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Browning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sobral thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sobral tries for a kimura but Browning is defending well.
Browning gets back to half guard.
Sobral is looking to advance position but Browning won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Browning manages to get to full guard.
Browning is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sobral pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Browning is keeping the position for now.
Browning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Browning has his hands on Sobral's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sobral preventing the sweep.
Browning keeping full guard, as Sobral tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sobral wins on points by 24 to 8.
After winning the bout, Raimundo Sobral thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 116:Sang Seok vs Machado
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Sobral needs to keep his hands up - Fredrick had a free shot at his head there.
Fredrick misses with a leg kick.
Sobral looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sobral throws a head kick that misses.
Raimundo Sobral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobral throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fredrick's head.
Sobral has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sobral throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sobral on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fredrick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sobral takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fredrick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Sobral.
As Sobral looks to move away, Fredrick throws a big counter combo but Sobral just gets out of the way.
Fredrick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sobral.
Fredrick slips a jab from Sobral.
Fredrick misses with a looping left.
Sobral tries to counter with a clinch but Fredrick shakes him off and moves away.
A head kick misses from Sobral.
Fredrick tries to bum rush Sobral with a series of wild strikes but Sobral uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Sobral.
Sobral throws a combination that misses
and Fredrick counters with a thumping low kick.
Sobral looks winded!
Fredrick misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sobral misses with a leg kick
and Fredrick counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Fredrick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sobral.
Fredrick scores with a nice strike.
Fredrick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sobral takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#
Sobral is rocked!
Sobral leaves his chin hanging out and Fredrick seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Sobral crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert J Fredrick!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Sobral throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ramikrishnan.#CUT2#
It looks like Sandeep Ramikrishnan has been cut.
Sobral tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Sobral.
Sobral throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ramikrishnan's head.#ROC2#
Ramikrishnan is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Sobral uses the oldest trick in the book to send Ramikrishnan tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Sobral is absolutely delighted - when Ramikrishnan wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Raimundo Sobral!
A victorious Raimundo Sobral thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Sobral scores with a nice strike.
Sobral lands an overhand right.
Sobral throws a jab but it's blocked by Redding.
Redding takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sobral throws a sloppy head kick and Redding moves out of range easily.
Redding ducks right into an uppercut from Sobral.
Sobral connects with a looping right hand.
Sobral lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD2#
A head kick lands from Sobral that sends Redding to the canvas. Redding tries to scramble back to his feet but Sobral brings him back down into side control. #ROC2#
Redding is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Sobral is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redding is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oh Redding is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Sobral's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB2#
Sobral is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Redding has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU2#
Sobral decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Redding avoids the head kick by Sobral.
Sobral and Redding are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Sobral throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Redding into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Sobral knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Raimundo Sobral!
A victorious Raimundo Sobral thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Joshua Redding was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry to everyone I let down. I will take this experience, learn from it, and come back like a bat out of hell. You'll all see.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Sobral gets caught napping as Aguilar dives in and scores a takedown. Sobral manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Aguilar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sobral is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aguilar, into his guard. #REVB#
Sobral looking to pass the guard.
Sobral passes into half guard.
Sobral takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sobral prevents Aguilar from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar won't allow Sobral to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Sobral in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Aguilar tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sobral!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raimundo Sobral!
Raimundo Sobral thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Alvin Aguilar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Huuuuhhhuuuuuhhuuuuuuhhuuuuu!!!!!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Sobral scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sobral thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed LaCrosse's head.
LaCrosse keeping hold of Sobral's head, controlling as best he can.
Sobral thows a huge punch but LaCrosse dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Sobral.
Sobral has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Sobral seems to be looking for submissions.
Sobral not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Sobral is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sobral is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Sobral is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Sobral is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
LaCrosse is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sobral scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobral missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobral winds up and cracks LaCrosse with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
LaCrosse won't allow Sobral to pass to mount.
Sobral throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing LaCrosse to regain full guard. #SUB#
Sobral is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! LaCrosse is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! LaCrosse has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
LaCrosse trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Sobral is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but LaCrosse frees his head nicely. Oh but Sobral has switched to an armbar! LaCrosse is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Raimundo Sobral!
An out of breath Raimundo Sobral thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Sobral closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. LaCrosse did well to prevent Sobral getting side control.
Sobral missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Sobral is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Sobral is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LaCrosse defends it well.
Sobral missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
LaCrosse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sobral.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobral thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Sobral is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Sobral wants to work for an arm triangle but LaCrosse is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sobral missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Sobral thows a huge punch but LaCrosse dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Sobral is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Sobral wants to work for an arm triangle but LaCrosse is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Sobral looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Sobral wants to work for an arm triangle but LaCrosse is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
LaCrosse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sobral. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Sobral is pressing down on LaCrosse's thigh, looking to free his foot. LaCrosse is holding on for now. #SUB#
Sobral is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so LaCrosse is just riding it out for now. Sobral eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sobral is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so LaCrosse is just riding it out for now. Sobral eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sobral looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
LaCrosse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sobral. #SUB#
Sobral seems to be looking for submissions.
LaCrosse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sobral.
Sobral is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for LaCrosse! #SUB#
Sobral is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But LaCrosse has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from LaCrosse!
Sobral looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaCrosse is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB#
Sobral is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LaCrosse is aware though and is defending well.
LaCrosse preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sobral is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LaCrosse is aware though and is defending well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sobral manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LaCrosse manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimundo Sobral dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sobral connects with a looping right hand.
LaCrosse misses with a looping right.
Sobral misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sobral lands a head kick!
#TD#
Sobral throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. LaCrosse tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sobral is in LaCrosse's guard.
Sobral stands and throws LaCrosse's legs to the side, diving into side control.
LaCrosse dodges the ground and pound from Sobral.#SUB#
Sobral is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LaCrosse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Sobral thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sobral tries for a kimura but LaCrosse is defending well. #T1#
Sobral looks up at the clock and then as LaCrosse takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sobral smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB#
Sobral wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by LaCrosse, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Sobral wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by LaCrosse, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Sobral is trying to get an arm triangle but LaCrosse is defending well. #SUB#
Sobral is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. LaCrosse knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB#
Sobral working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Sobral is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, LaCrosse has escaped the position, nice work there.
LaCrosse managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sobral.
#T3#
LaCrosse parries the strikes from Sobral easily there. Sobral is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable LaCrosse to escape.
Sobral working away.#SUB#
Sobral tries for a kimura but LaCrosse is defending well. #SUB#
Sobral is trying to get an arm triangle but LaCrosse is defending well. #SUB#
Sobral is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LaCrosse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Raimundo Sobral overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sobral is trying to get an arm triangle but LaCrosse is defending well.
LaCrosse parries the strikes from Sobral easily there. Sobral is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable LaCrosse to escape.
#T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Sobral.
Sobral scoring with punches from side control.
Sobral scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaCrosse avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sobral. #SUB#
Sobral is trying to get an arm triangle but LaCrosse is defending well.
The strikes coming from Sobral are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Sobral are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Sobral looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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!#SUB#
Sobral thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimundo Sobral 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sobral throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from LaCrosse misses.
Sobral tests LaCrosse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sobral displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LaCrosse throws out the jab.
Sobral attempts a counter takedown but LaCrosse avoids it well and moves away.
Sobral misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Sobral is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in LaCrosse's half guard.#SUB#
Sobral is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sobral looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Sobral there.
Sobral lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
LaCrosse is in trouble now - Sobral has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Sobral looking for a guillotine from mount but LaCrosse is having none of it. #SUB#
Sobral is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, LaCrosse has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Sobral looking to secure an arm triangle but LaCrosse defends it well.
Sobral is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaCrosse can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Sobral wants to finish this one by submission but LaCrosse is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sobral.
Sobral throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Judge LaCrosse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Sobral is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, LaCrosse has managed to escape the submission attempt.
LaCrosse stops Sobral from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobral misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
LaCrosse wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sobral.
LaCrosse is in a horrible position here. Sobral smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Sobral working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. LaCrosse turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Sobral off and cradles LaCrosse's limp body as Sobral celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Raimundo Sobral!
A relieved looking Raimundo Sobral thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Cook shoots in but no luck this time.
Sobral takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sobral's corner calls for a 1-2. Sobral obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cook stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sobral.
Sobral throws a head kick but Cook moves out of range.
Cook shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sobral as he jumps to the side.
Sobral fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cook takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good standup being displayed there by Sobral as he connects with a hook.
Sobral plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobral jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sobral tries to bum rush Cook with a series of wild strikes but Cook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sobral feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cooks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sobral lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Cook throws a body shot but no joy.
Sobral jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sobral.
Sobral throws a head kick that Cook semi-blocks.
Cook blocks a head kick by Sobral.
Cook is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sobral sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orion Cook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobral throws a head kick that Cook semi-blocks.
Cook shoots in looking for a takedown. Sobral tries to sprawl out of it but Cook keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sobral manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobral ducks under a wild hook from Cook.
Sobral throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cook changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sobral tries to avoid it but Cook manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sobral to the ground. Sobral escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sobral cracks the inside of Cook's front leg.
Raimundo Sobral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sobral is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cook had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Cook does no damage.
Sobral lands with a cross. #T2#
Sobral lands a jab.
Sobral connects with a nice looking jab.
Cook throws a hook but Sobral avoids it easily.
Sobral scores with a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Sobral.
Sobral getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cook takes a swing at Sobral's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Sobral throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cook was covering up waiting for the punch and Sobral finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cook has momentary wrist control but Sobral slips an elbow through the middle.
Sobral pushing down on Cook's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sobral is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobral with the ground and pound but Cook uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sobral makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sobral is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sobral has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Sobral landing some decent shots from guard.
Cook wants to control the position but Sobral says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Sobral is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cook sees it coming and defends easily.
Cook is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sobral working the head and body with strikes.
Sobral lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sobral scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Cook is rocked!
Sobral takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Cook is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Sobral has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cook defend it? Sobral steps over the head and cranks it - Cook is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sobral!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raimundo Sobral!
Raimundo Sobral decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Fireworks
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Strapp moves out of range as Sobral strikes.
Sobral shoots in for a takedown but Strapp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobral shoots in and drives through. Strapp sprawls well.#CL2#
Strapp closes the distance and clinches.
Strapp lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Sobral escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Strapp.
Sobral misses with a takedown attempt - Strapp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raimundo Sobral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobral walks into a stiff left hand from Strapp.
Strapp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sobral.
Strapp connects with a solid leg kick.
Sobral fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobral with a poor takedown
and Strapp counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strapp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sobral.
Sobral shoots for a double leg takedown but Strapp sprawls well. He's pushed Sobral's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strapp has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sobral is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Strapp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raimundo Sobral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobral is defended easily by Strapp.
Nice sprawl there from Strapp as Sobral shoots in.
Strapp throws a leg kick which misses Sobral's front leg but catches the back leg as Sobral tries to avoid it.
Strapp slaps away a takedown attempt from Sobral, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sobral misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strapp. That's going to slow Sobral down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strapp.
Strapp slaps away a takedown attempt from Sobral, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Strapp only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Strapp stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobral. Sobral gets slowly back to his feet.
Strapp shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2#
Sobral tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strapp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sobral somewhat.
Sobral fails with a takedown attempt.
Strapp tries a quick counter leg kick but Sobral is wise to it.
Strapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sobral. #KD2#
Strapp lands a big head kick that sends Sobral tumbling to the mat! Strapp takes a step backwards and waves Sobral back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Sobral is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Raimundo Sobral has been cut.
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#
Sobral gets tackled into the cage by Strapp. Strapp maintains the clinch.
Oh Sobral is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strapp creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sobral with a big uppercut! Sobral tries to clinch up but Strapp pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sobral to the mat! Sobral covers up and Strapp unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darwin Strapp!
Darwin Strapp spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
AD350: Rosalina
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Warzecha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Warzecha throws a head kick but Sobral moves out of range.
We've been told by Sobral's head coaches at He Man Women Haters Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Warzecha throws a body kick that misses.
Sobral swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Warzecha drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Warzecha drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sobral looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sobral looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sobral! #REVR#
Warzecha is looking to reverse the position.
Sobral looks up at the clock and then as Warzecha takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sobral smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB#
Sobral looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Sobral tries for a kimura but Warzecha is defending well.
Sobral working the ground and pound but Warzecha is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Sobral tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobral has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sobral lands a few punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warzecha is looking to regain half guard here but Sobral keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB#
Sobral is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warzecha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Warzecha wants to control but Sobral postures up.
Warzecha is trying to get back to half guard.
Warzecha can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warzecha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sobral off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Warzecha working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Sobral is doing well to defend. Warzecha seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Sobral is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Waldemir Warzecha!
Our winner, Waldemir Warzecha, 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 Raimundo Sobral had this to say: 'I'll beat up every person in jail...'.
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Event:
AD348: Birdo
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Wei lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Sobral's head coaches at He Man Women Haters Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sobral fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wei throws a nice outside leg kick. #KD2#
Wei lands a big head kick that sends Sobral tumbling to the mat! Wei takes a step backwards and waves Sobral back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Sobral is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Raimundo Sobral has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wei thumps Sobral with a low kick.
Oh Sobral is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wei moves in close and cracks Sobral with a massive right hand! Sobral, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Wei!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zhengtao Wei!
The defeated Raimundo Sobral had this to say: 'I'll beat up every person in jail...'.
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Event:
AD347: Donkey Kong
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Sobral uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Sobral shoots in and gets a takedown into Monkey's guard.#SUB#
Monkey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobral defends well.
Sobral works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Monkey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sobral is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Sobral is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Monkey is looking for a sweep. Sobral is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monkey manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Monkey has his foot on Sobral's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sobral works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobral tries to free his leg and advance position but Monkey is retaining full guard.
Sobral keeps trying to improve his position.
Sobral working some strikes from top position.
Monkey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monkey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Sobral scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sobral pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monkey is keeping the position for now.
Sobral throwing strikes from guard but Monkey blocks nicely.
Sobral advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Sobral is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Sobral is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Monkey is just riding it out for now. Sobral eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sobral is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sobral missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Monkey gets back to full guard.
Sobral trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sobral in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monkey looking for a sweep. Not yet Monkey, not yet.
Sobral wants to pass the guard but Monkey is keeping the position.
Monkey is trying to keep Sobral in close.
#SUB#
Monkey is looking for a triangle but Sobral pushes his legs off easily.
Monkey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monkey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Monkey working for a triangle but Sobral defends it easily.
Monkey seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Monkey working a defensive guard but Sobral passes into half guard.
#T3#
Sobral passes the guard and advances to mount!
Monkey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sobral with good strikes from the mount here!
Sobral throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sobral lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sobral prevents Monkey from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sobral working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Monkey looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Sobral! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Raimundo Sobral!
Our winner, Raimundo Sobral, 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 Quiet Monkey had this to say: 'Did I just poop my pants?'.
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Event:
AD340: Lighthouse
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Johnson has Sobral up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Sobral breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sobral has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Johnson swings for the body but Sobral moves out of range.
Sobral changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sobral stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Sobral's head but Sobral sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sobral takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Raimundo Sobral has been cut.
Johnson jabs Sobral to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Craig Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sobral is just out of range.
Sobral drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Sobral takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Sobral tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johnson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sobral on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobral.
Sobral uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Sobral feints the counter takedown.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Sobral tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Sobral counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sobral working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Sobral is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Sobral wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Sobral misses with the ground and pound.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sobral cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sobral tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is trying to control Sobral's posture but Sobral avoids it. #SUB2#
Sobral is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well. #SUB2#
Sobral thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Sobral wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sobral tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobral has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sobral working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Sobral is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Sobral looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raimundo Sobral's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Sobral moved out of range nicely.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sobral moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sobral takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sobral chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Sobral changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sobral get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Sobral stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Johnson runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Craig Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Raimundo Sobral stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll beat up every person in jail...'.
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