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Event:
Destiny 163: Erasmus vs Killer
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1# Garcon moves out of range as Landeverde strikes. Landeverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcon. Landeverde scores with the left hand. Garcon knows he should have avoided that one. Landeverde fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcon avoids it really well and circles away. Garcon shapes to counter with a head kick. Garcon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garcon throws a nice inside leg kick. Landeverde has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mist Of Pandaria in the buildup to the fight. Garcon delivers a nice body kick. Landeverde throws a shot from downtown. Garcon moves away and avoids it. Landeverde misses with a looping right. Landeverde throws a shot from downtown. Garcon moves away and avoids it. Landeverde moves into range and connects with a jab. Landeverde tries to bum rush Garcon with a series of wild strikes but Garcon uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Garcon raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Garcon dips to his left and cracks Landeverde with an uppercut! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Landeverde moves out of range of the leg kick from Garcon. Garcon takes one to the side of the head.
Landeverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Landeverde misses with a shot to the body and Garcon counters with a big head kick but Landeverde shrugs it off. #T1# A shot to the liver by Garcon. Beautiful body shot. A solid leg kick lands there for Landeverde.
Garcon fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2# Garcon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Landeverde tries to strike from the bottom.
Garcon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Landeverde's head.#SUB# Landeverde is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Landeverde tries to land a sweep but no joy. Garcon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Garcon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Garcon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Landeverde working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB# Landeverde is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcon stands and throws Landeverde's legs to the side, diving into side control. Landeverde is trying to control Garcon's posture but Garcon avoids it. Landeverde is looking for a sweep. Landeverde is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Garcon is controlling him well. Garcon working the ground and pound. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Garcon wants to control but Landeverde is keeping him busy. #T3# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Landeverde tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garcon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Garcon working the ground and pound. Landeverde takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Landeverde is trying to improve his position. Landeverde gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Garcon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Landeverde is looking for a sweep. Garcon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4# Landeverde trying to control here.
Landeverde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Garcon working the head and body with strikes. Garcon scoring with strikes to the body and head. Garcon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Landeverde does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Landeverde is looking for a sweep. Garcon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Garcon is keen to just control but Landeverde is a slippery customer. Landeverde is looking for a sweep. Garcon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Garcon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Landeverde with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Garcon dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Garcon misses with a body shot.
Landeverde checks the leg kick. Landeverde fails with a takedown attempt. Garcon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD# Garcon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Garcon pulls Landeverde in close to prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garcon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Landeverde. Landeverde in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Garcon is pulling down on Landeverde's head. It's preventing any offense from Landeverde, at least for the moment. Garcon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1# Landeverde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcon is one step ahead there. #SUB# Landeverde is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Garcon trying to control but Landeverde is working from the bottom. Landeverde trying to keep a closed guard but Garcon is proving a slippery customer.
Garcon wants to control from the top but Landeverde keeps moving. #SUB# Landeverde has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Garcon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Garcon is continuing to stall. Garcon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# Landeverde had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcon defends it easily. Garcon wants to pass the guard but Landeverde is keeping the position. Garcon passes Landeverde's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Landeverde taking some punishment here, with Garcon in his half guard. #T3# Garcon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Landeverde does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Landeverde tries to roll over but Garcon keeps him under control. Ground and pound from Garcon. Garcon wants to control but Landeverde is keeping him busy. Garcon trying to mount his opponent but Landeverde defends it. Garcon is trying to control the action in half guard but Landeverde is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Landeverde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Landeverde is working hard here to advance position. Landeverde taking some punishment here, with Garcon in his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Landeverde tries to roll over but Garcon keeps him under control.#SUB2# Garcon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Landeverde sees it coming and defends easily.#T4# Landeverde manages to get to full guard.
Garcon wants to control from the top but Landeverde keeps moving. Garcon postures up and lands a big shot to Landeverde's brow. #SUB# Landeverde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Pierre Garcon has got the better of the ground game so far. Garcon slips nicely into half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Landeverde gets back to full guard.
Garcon is pushing down on Landeverde's leg trying to pass to half guard. Landeverde is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcon has managed to sneak the leg through. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Garcon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Landeverde dives in and grabs Garcon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcon pushes down on Landeverde's head and hops out. Garcon goes for a double leg but Landeverde avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Landeverde continues to drive forward. Garcon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Landeverde. A little jabbing left from Garcon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Garcon connects with a looping right hand.
Landeverde missing with a left hand there. Garcon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Landeverde blocks a head kick by Garcon.
Garcon looks to land a combination but Landeverde avoids it well. Garcon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2# Garcon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garcon lands in his opponent's guard. Landeverde wants to sweep but no luck. Garcon stands up over Landeverde, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Landeverde trying to keep a closed guard but Garcon is proving a slippery customer.
Garcon working some strikes from top position.#T1# Landeverde wants to sweep but no luck. Garcon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Garcon stands up over Landeverde, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Garcon distracts Landeverde with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Garcon passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Landeverde is trying to get back to full guard. Garcon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB# Landeverde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Garcon connects with a nice short shot to Landeverde's temple. Pierre Garcon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Garcon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Landeverde wants to get back to full guard. We've been informed that Garcon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Garcon is looking to advance position but Landeverde won't allow it. #SUB# Landeverde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Garcon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Landeverde! Garcon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Garcon controlling the pace for now. Garcon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3# Garcon lands a couple of good shots and Landeverde has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Landeverde wants to escape the position.
Garcon controlling from the back. Landeverde is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4# Garcon punishes Landeverde with strikes from the back mount. Landeverde looking very determined here, making life difficult for Garcon.
Landeverde trying to control but not successfully. Landeverde tries to escape the position.
Ric Landeverde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Garcon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Landeverde trying to control the action but Garcon just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight! Pierre Garcon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Garcon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Garcon!
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Event:
HFC 268 Big Bad Buzz
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1# Landeverde misses with a hook. Mayorga ducked under it nicely. Landeverde shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayorga pinned against the cage. Mayorga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A telegraphed right hand from Landeverde misses the target. Landeverde throws a right and a left that Mayorga avoids nicely. Mayorga ducks under a wild hook from Landeverde. Mayorga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Landeverde. Landeverde circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Good leg kick by Mayorga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD2# Landeverde closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mayorga's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Landeverde postures up in Mayorga's guard and throws a big left but Mayorga blocks it. Landeverde working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB# Landeverde got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayorga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Landeverde has managed to get both his arms back between Mayorga's legs - danger averted. Landeverde in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Landeverde postures up in Mayorga's guard and throws a big left but Mayorga blocks it. Mayorga has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Landeverde is looking to advance position but Mayorga has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mayorga tries to push Landeverde's head away but Landeverde is holding on tight.#T1# Landeverde is working to get back to half guard.
Mayorga throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Landeverde wants to hold on but Mayorga pushes him away. Mayorga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Mayorga'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.#T2# Landeverde is looking to improve his position but Mayorga isn't that keen on the idea. Mayorga looking to control but Landeverde is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Landeverde really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Landeverde wants to hold on but Mayorga pushes him away. Landeverde is looking to improve his position but Mayorga isn't that keen on the idea.#T3# Mayorga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Mayorga prevents Landeverde from getting the reversal. Landeverde is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Mayorga trying to control but Landeverde is having none of it. Mayorga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Mayorga postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Landeverde looks a forlorn figure.
Mayorga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4# Mayorga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Landeverde tries to control Mayorga's body but Mayorga pushes him off. Landeverde squirms to his side and now Mayorga has his back! #SUB# Mayorga looking to break Landeverde's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Landeverde remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mayorga will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Landeverde is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB# Mayorga has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Landeverde is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Landeverde is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mayorga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mayorga dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Landeverde fails to land the takedown. Landeverde tries to move into range but Mayorga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Landeverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mayorga lands with a right hand. Landeverde blocks a low kick nicely. A head kick misses from Landeverde. Mayorga lands with an overhand left. Mayorga misses with a looping left. Landeverde takes a swing at Mayorga's ribcage but misses. Landeverde misses with a straight right. Landeverde misses with a looping left. Mayorga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Landeverde can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Landeverde throws a jab when Mayorga was well out of range. Mayorga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Landeverde throws a leg kick that misses. Mayorga throws a body shot but no joy. Landeverde throws a sloppy head kick and Mayorga moves out of range easily. Mayorga attempts a counter takedown but Landeverde avoids it well and moves away. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Mayorga misses with an uppercut. Landeverde saw that one coming.#T1# Mayorga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Landeverde throws a counter combo. Landeverde lands with a straight right. Mayorga didn't see that one coming. Mayorga scores with a hook to the body. Landeverde takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Mayorga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Mayorga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Good standup being displayed there by Landeverde as he connects with a hook. Mayorga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Landeverde. Mayorga connects with a body shot that sends Landeverde's belly button to the back. Landeverde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mayorga is able to avoid easily. Landeverde misses with a straight left. Landeverde walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Ric Landeverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice straight punches there by Mayorga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mayorga. A slow jab from Mayorga misses its intended target. Landeverde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Antonio Mayorga is winning the standup battle so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mayorga lands with a nice body kick. Mayorga takes a swing at Landeverde's ribcage but misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Mayorga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Landeverde misses with a two punch combination.
Good shot there by Mayorga.#T2# Landeverde fails with the takedown. Mayorga feinted with a counter takedown. A clash of legs there as Mayorga blocks the low kick. Landeverde slips a straight right by Mayorga. Landeverde swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Landeverde walks into a jab. Mayorga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Landeverde has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mayorga. Mayorga throws a shot from downtown. Landeverde moves away and avoids it. Mayorga with a jab. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Landeverde. Antonio Mayorga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ric Landeverde. Landeverde moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Mayorga throws a body punch but Landeverde moves out of range. Landeverde ducks under a wild hook from Mayorga. Mayorga throws a jab when Landeverde was well out of range. Mayorga throws a body kick that misses. Landeverde takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3# Mayorga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Landeverde sees it coming and avoids it easily. Landeverde misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Landeverde. Mayorga lands a lovely overhand right. Mayorga throws out a loose jab but Landeverde uses good head movement to avoid it. Landeverde fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Landeverde misses with a looping left. Mayorga scores with the left hand. Landeverde knows he should have avoided that one. Mayorga moves away from the strike by Landeverde. Mayorga lands with a right hand. Landeverde uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Mayorga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Landeverde sizes up Mayorga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mayorga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Mayorga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4# Landeverde misses with a hook. Mayorga ducked under it nicely. Mayorga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A swing and a miss from Landeverde. Landeverde shoots for a double leg takedown but Mayorga sprawls well. He's pushed Landeverde's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Nice body kick from Mayorga. Mayorga connects with a right hand. Landeverde shakes it off. Mayorga digs a good body shot into Landeverde's ribs. Landeverde has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mayorga. Mayorga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Landeverde connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mayorga's hands. Landeverde defending well as Mayorga loads up on a big left hand. Landeverde lands a really nice looking cross but Mayorga seems unphased.
Nice body punch from Mayorga. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mayorga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Landeverde. Mayorga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Landeverde blocks a low kick nicely. Mayorga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landeverde manages to avoid it. Landeverde lands an overhand right. Antonio Mayorga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mayorga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mayorga appears to be looking for a counter takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mayorga dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Landeverde lands with a good body shot. Landeverde shoots in looking for a takedown but Mayorga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Landeverde's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Landeverde shoots in looking for a takedown. Mayorga tries to sprawl out of it but Landeverde keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mayorga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Mayorga moves out of range of the strikes. Landeverde throws a right and a left that Mayorga avoids nicely. Mayorga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Landeverde checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Mayorga misses with an uppercut. Landeverde feints a counter leg kick. Landeverde shoots in for a takedown but Mayorga shows good takedown defense. Antonio Mayorga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ric Landeverde. Mayorga connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mayorga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Landeverde throws a sloppy head kick and Mayorga moves out of range easily. Mayorga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Landeverde moves away from the strike by Mayorga. Landeverde stuns Mayorga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Mayorga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landeverde manages to avoid it.#T1# Landeverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayorga was well out of range. Poor timing from Landeverde. Mayorga tries to counter with a takedown but Landeverde is quick to defend against it. Landeverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Landeverde jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Landeverde will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Mayorga jabbing away but nothing is landing. Landeverde swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mayorga throws a front kick aimed at Landeverde's knee but Landeverde avoids it well. Mayorga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Landeverde looks to land a left hand but Mayorga moved out of range nicely. Mayorga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Landeverde throws a hook to the side of Mayorga's head but Mayorga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Landeverde slips a jab from Mayorga. Landeverde lands with a hook. Mayorga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Jab by Mayorga. Mayorga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Landeverde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Landeverde misses with a straight right. Mayorga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Landeverde. Antonio Mayorga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Landeverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayorga moves away.#TD2# Landeverde shoots in and gets a takedown into Mayorga's guard. Landeverde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mayorga pulls Landeverde in close to prevent any damage. #SUB# Mayorga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Landeverde is aware though and is defending well. Landeverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayorga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Landeverde is looking to work some ground and pound but Mayorga has wrist control.#SUB# Mayorga is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Landeverde has his hands clasped together but Mayorga extends and breaks Landeverde's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mayorga.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Mayorga! A victorious Antonio Mayorga 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:
HFC 263 Have A Blast
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1# Webbs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Landeverde throws out the jab. Landeverde scores with a nice strike. Landeverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Landeverde lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Webbs scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Webbs avoids the head kick by Landeverde.
A slow jab from Landeverde misses its intended target. Landeverde takes a swing at Webbs's ribcage but misses. Landeverde scoring well with a low kick there.
Landeverde misses the jab. Landeverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Webbs feinted with a counter takedown. Landeverde misses with an uppercut. Webbs saw that one coming. Landeverde dodges the punch combination from Webbs.
Webbs blocks a low kick nicely. Webbs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1# Webbs misses with a few strikes there.
Webbs throws a head kick but Landeverde moves out of range.
Landeverde swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Landeverde cracks Webbs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Webbs lands with an uppercut that bounces Landeverde off the cage and back into range. Webbs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Landeverde thows a leg kick but Webbs checks it and Webbs counters with a left and a right that stings Landeverde. Webbs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Webbs throws out a loose jab but Landeverde uses good head movement to avoid it. A big right from Landeverde misses. Webbs throws a head kick but Landeverde moves out of range.
A low kick from Landeverde is predictable there #TD# and Webbs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Landeverde throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Webbs escapes and throws Landeverde's legs to the side, diving into side control! Landeverde is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2# Webbs lands some shots froms side control. Landeverde tries to bench press Webbs off him but Webbs keeps the position. Landeverde wants to control but Webbs postures up. Landeverde manages to work his way to half guard, despite Webbs's best efforts. Landeverde wants to get back to full guard but Webbs has mounted him! Landeverde wants to control but Webbs is having none of it. Webbs lands a couple of good shots and Landeverde has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Webbs lands with a hammerfist to the side of Landeverde's head. Webbs throwing damaging strikes from the back! Landeverde could be in trouble here!
#T3# Landeverde trying to control the hands but Webbs breaks the grip. Webbs throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Landeverde!
Webbs struggling to keep hold of the position.
Landeverde rolls, trying to escape but Webbs keeps control of the position.
Webbs is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Landeverde up.
Webbs lands an elbow to the side of the head. Landeverde tries to roll but Webbs sticks to his back.
Landeverde is covering up but some of the strikes from Webbs are getting through and doing damage.
Webbs is trying to stick to Landeverde's back but Landeverde is turning into Webbs. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Webbs's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Landeverde. Webbs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4# Landeverde wants to control from the top but Webbs keeps moving. Webbs has Landeverde pulled in close to control his posture. Landeverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Webbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Webbs trying to control the position.
Webbs pulls Landeverde in close to prevent any damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Webbs dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Landeverde. Landeverde has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Webbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Landeverde can do to turn this around? Landeverde takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT# It looks like Ric Landeverde has been cut. Landeverde throws a looping overhand right but Webbs ducks down to avoid it. Webbs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Webbs avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Landeverde throws a head kick that half lands.
Webbs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Landeverde misses with a jab, cross combination.
Webbs sizes up Landeverde with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Landeverde lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Webbs with a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Landeverde keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Landeverde sizes up Webbs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Landeverde scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2# Webbs is rocked!#T1# Webbs throws a chopping leg kick but Landeverde manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Webbs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Landeverde finds it's way round the side to connect with Webbs's head. Oh Webbs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ric Landeverde seems to be getting the better of the standup. Landeverde swinging wildly here.
Landeverde misses with a hook to the body
and Webbs counters with a leg kick. Webbs seems to have got his legs back now. Landeverde throws a poor cross that misses
and Webbs counters with a nice leg kick. Landeverde paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Landeverde misses with a right hand and Webbs counters with a one-two to the body. Landeverde looks to land a right hand but Webbs moved out of range. Webbs connects with a solid leg kick. Webbs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Webbs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Landeverde takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2# Landeverde misses with a lunging right hand
and Webbs counters with a leg kick. Webbs throws out a leg kick but Landeverde moves out of range and Webbs only half commits. Landeverde steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Webbs. That one must have hurt. Webbs avoids the body shot from Landeverde.
Webbs appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Landeverde connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Landeverde throws a one two combo.
Landeverde avoids the head kick by Webbs.
Ric Landeverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Landeverde misses with a looping left. Webbs goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Landeverde bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Webbs's head backwards. Landeverde cracks the inside of Webbs's front leg. Landeverde stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Webbs. Webbs scoring well with a low kick there.
Landeverde tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3# Webbs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Landeverde. Webbs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Webbs scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Landeverde does it's job there. Landeverde takes a kick to the side of the head. Landeverde throws a good cross that connects.
Webbs cracks a nice hook into Landeverde's ribs. Landeverde staying out of range there. Landeverde bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Landeverde lands an overhand right. 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! Webbs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Webbs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Landeverde checks a leg kick. Landeverde swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4# Webbs keeps Landeverde at a distance using the push kick. Webbs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Webbs slips under a jab. Webbs slips under a jab from Landeverde. Nice defenses there by Webbs. Landeverde misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Landeverde there. Landeverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Webbs. Webbs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Landeverde. Landeverde swings widly with a right hand
and Webbs counters with a nice body kick.
Landeverde is breathing heavily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Landeverde walks into a straight right hand from Webbs. Landeverde tests Webbs's chin there with a solid looking shot. Webbs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oliver Webbs will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ric Landeverde's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Webbs avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Webbs appears to be looking for a big counter. Webbs walks into a straight right hand from Landeverde. Landeverde misses with a straight right. Landeverde misses with a left hand and Webbs makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Landeverde really felt that one! Webbs connects with a leg kick. Landeverde looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Webbs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Webbs misses with a head kick.
Webbs throws a body shot but no joy. Landeverde goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Landeverde throws a leg kick and Webbs counters with a big head kick but Landeverde shrugs it off. Landeverde's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Webbs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Landeverde fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Webbs on the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Landeverde looks to score with a jab to the body but Webbs is just out of range. Landeverde fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1# Landeverde throws a jab when Webbs was well out of range. Webbs thinks about countering with a head kick. Landeverde throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Webbs blocks a jab. As Landeverde backs away, Webbs returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Landeverde dodges the punch combination from Webbs.
Landeverde lands the left hand. Landeverde misses with an uppercut. Webbs saw that one coming. Webbs ducks right into an uppercut from Landeverde. Landeverde tries to bum rush Webbs with a series of wild strikes but Webbs uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Webbs appears to be looking for a big counter. Landeverde looks to throw the jab but Webbs is out of range. Webbs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Webbs blocks a head kick by Landeverde.
#T2# Webbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Landeverde was well out of range. Poor timing from Webbs. Webbs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Webbs throws a leg kick but Landeverde checks it. Landeverde misses with a shot to the body and Webbs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Landeverde's knee momentarily. Webbs tries a head kick but it misses.
Webbs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Landeverde takes a swing at Webbs's ribcage but misses. Webbs thinks about countering with a head kick. Landeverde on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Webbs. Webbs obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Landeverde, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Webbs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Landeverde's sensitive parts. Landeverde misses with a wild combination.
Webbs misses with a kick to the body.
Webbs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Landeverde in his tracks. #T3# Landeverde lands a right hook to the body.
Landeverde throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Webbs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheers as Landeverde lands an impressive looking overhand right. Webbs doesn't seem phased though. Webbs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Landeverde scores with a nice strike. Webbs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Landeverde. Landeverde scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Landeverde throws a sloppy head kick and Webbs moves out of range easily. Landeverde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Webbs throws a leg kick but Landeverde moved away. Landeverde lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That kick from Webbs tenderised Landeverde's leg. Landeverde is trying to keep his angry face on. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The fighters circling - Landeverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Landeverde lands a nice hook to Webbs's body. Webbs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4# Webbs throws a looping overhand right but Landeverde ducks down to avoid it. Webbs takes a shot right to the bread basket. Landeverde goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Webbs lands with a kick to the temple. Landeverde shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #KD# Webbs connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Landeverde to the floor! Webbs dives in looking for the finish!#ROC# Landeverde is rocked! Webbs slips a nice elbow through Landeverde's hands, connecting with Landeverde's forehead. Landeverde is still in real trouble! Can Webbs finish him?#SUB2# Landeverde is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Webbs pulls his head out easily. Ric Landeverde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Webbs scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Webbs working Landeverde over with strikes. Webbs looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Webbs slips a nice elbow through Landeverde's hands, connecting with Landeverde's forehead. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Landeverde tries to kick Webbs off in order to stand up. Webbs Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Landeverde manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Landeverde wants to get back to full guard. Webbs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Landeverde with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Webbs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oliver Webbs. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Webbs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Webbs! A relieved looking Oliver Webbs 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:
HFC 259 Uncreation
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1# Landeverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gomes lands a body shot.
Gomes throws a quick inside leg kick. Landeverde lands a head shot. Landeverde connects with a body shot. Gomes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Landeverde. Landeverde avoids the body shot from Gomes.
Landeverde needs to keep his hands up - Gomes had a free shot at his head there. Gomes dives in for a single leg takedown but Landeverde sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Gomes feints and then cracks Landeverde's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Landeverde down. Gomes connects with a body shot that sends Landeverde's belly button to the back. Landeverde has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Landeverde listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Landeverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Landeverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomes misses with a wild body shot. #T1# Landeverde bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gomes's head. A nice leg kick lands there from Gomes. Gomes misses with a leg kick and Landeverde counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Gomes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Landeverde counters with a nice uppercut. A decent looking cross lands there for Gomes. Landeverde misses with a straight right. It appears Gomes was looking to counter with a kick there. A telegraphed right hand from Gomes misses the target. Landeverde throws a poor cross that misses
and Gomes counters with a slapping leg kick. Gomes ducks right into an uppercut from Landeverde. Gomes lands with a right hand. Gomes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Landeverde's sensitive parts. 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! Landeverde with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Landeverde moves away. Landeverde uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2# Gomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Landeverde was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomes. Landeverde throws a jab when Gomes was well out of range. Landeverde misses with a leg kick. Landeverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomes. #TD# Gomes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Landeverde to the mat! Landeverde manages to get full guard. #SUB2# Landeverde is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomes is aware though and is defending well. Gomes forces his way into half guard. Gomes is keen to just control but Landeverde is a slippery customer. Landeverde avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gomes. Landeverde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Landeverde is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB# Gomes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3# Still in half guard, Gomes seems content to control. We've been hearing good reports from Gomes'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. Gomes is keen to just control but Landeverde is a slippery customer. Landeverde trying to control here.
Gomes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Gomes content to control rather than advance. Landeverde trying to control here.
#SUB# Gomes is working for a kimura but Landeverde is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Gomes is looking for a kimura here.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Gomes passes to full mount! Gomes wants to control the pace but Landeverde is squirming around nicely. Landeverde is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Landeverde is in all sorts of trouble here.
Landeverde is squirming around, avoiding Gomes's attempts to control the action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Gomes dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Landeverde slips a straight right by Gomes.#TD# Gomes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Landeverde is looking for a sweep. Landeverde is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gomes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Landeverde wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
#SUB# Gomes wants to work for an arm triangle but Landeverde is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Landeverde is not content to let Gomes control the position.#SUB2# Landeverde looking for submissions from an awkward position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gomes prevents Landeverde from improving his position. Landeverde manages to get to full guard.
#T1# Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Landeverde is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Landeverde looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gomes has picked Landeverde up and slammed him! Landeverde can't keep hold of the triangle and Gomes manages to pass to side control! Landeverde prevents Gomes from improving position. #SUB# Gomes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Landeverde, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Gomes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Landeverde tries to improve position but can't. #T2# Landeverde throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. Gomes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Landeverde! Landeverde is looking to get to half guard. Gomes tries to control but Landeverde wriggling away. Landeverde keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Landeverde tries to hold on but Gomes postures up. Gomes with the ground and pound from mount. Landeverde is desperately trying to improve his position but Gomes has a good base and remains in mount. Landeverde 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.#T3# Gomes is thwarting Landeverde's attempts to control the position.#SUB# Gomes seems to be looking for submissions.
Dave Gomes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gomes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Gomes trying to mount his opponent but Landeverde defends it. Landeverde wants to get back to full guard. Landeverde wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy.
#SUB2# Landeverde actively working from the bottom here. Landeverde punching from the bottom.
Landeverde wants to get back to full guard.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Gomes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Landeverde is just riding it out for now. Gomes eventually gives up the hold. Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Landeverde keeps working. Landeverde works his way to full guard. Good work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Landeverde is retaining full guard. Gomes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Landeverde can do to turn this around? Gomes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Gomes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Landeverde's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Gomes dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD# Gomes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Landeverde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Landeverde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Landeverde is not content to let Gomes control the position.#SUB2# Landeverde looking for subs from the bottom but Gomes mounts him! Gomes lands a big shot there that rocks Landeverde but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. BOOM! Gomes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Landeverde wants to hold on but Gomes pushes him away. Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB# Gomes looking for a guillotine from mount but Landeverde is having none of it. #T1# Landeverde is looking to improve his position but Gomes isn't that keen on the idea. Gomes lands a heavy elbow. #SUB# Gomes has control of Landeverde's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Landeverde regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB# Landeverde defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gomes. Gomes punishing his opponent with strikes. Landeverde keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2# Gomes controlling his opponent. #SUB# Landeverde tries to improve his position but Gomes has taken his back! Gomes has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Landeverde tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gomes pushes Landeverde away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Gomes! Dave Gomes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFC 255 Heat
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1# Fedotov catches Landeverde with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Fedotov dodges the punch combination from Landeverde.
Landeverde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fedotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Landeverde misses with a low kick as Fedotov jumps back. An attempted straight right counter from Fedotov misses the target. Fedotov is looking to score with low kicks. Landeverde looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Fedotov throws a jab when Landeverde was well out of range. Fedotov lands with a hook. Landeverde tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Landeverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Landeverde is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Landeverde moves out of range of the strikes. Fedotov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ric Landeverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Landeverde paws at him with a jab and circles away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fedotov lands a jab to Landeverde's midsection. Fedotov walks into a stiff left hand from Landeverde. Fedotov is looking to clinch. Landeverde tries to land a body kick and Fedotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Landeverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Landeverde walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1# Landeverde misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Fedotov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. A jab from Landeverde misses. Fedotov throws out a loose jab but Landeverde uses good head movement to avoid it. Fedotov lands a jab to the nose. Fedotov sizes up Landeverde with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A left lands for Fedotov. Fedotov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Landeverde throws a sloppy head kick enabling Fedotov to counter with a crisp jab. Landeverde throws a right and a left that Fedotov avoids nicely. Landeverde avoids the body shot from Fedotov.
Landeverde misses with a looping right. Landeverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fedotov manages to avoid it. Fedotov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL# Fedotov pushes Landeverde up against the cage in a clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fedotov stalling against the cage.
#T2# Fedotov trying to land knees to the body.
Fedotov leaning against his opponent.
Landeverde blocks a body shot from Fedotov. #TD2# Fedotov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Landeverde is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fedotov to the mat. Fedotov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. 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. Fedotov wants to sweep here but Landeverde controlling him for the moment. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Landeverde's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Landeverde working some strikes from top position. Landeverde wants to pass the guard but Fedotov is keeping the position.#SUB# Fedotov has his foot on Landeverde's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Landeverde works his way back into a safe position though. Landeverde stands up over Fedotov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Fedotov wants to sweep here but Landeverde controlling him for the moment. Landeverde is looking to work some ground and pound but Fedotov has wrist control.#T3# Landeverde throwing strikes from guard but Fedotov blocks nicely. #SUB# Landeverde got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fedotov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Landeverde has managed to get both his arms back between Fedotov's legs - danger averted. Landeverde trying to control but Fedotov is working from the bottom. #SUB# Fedotov looking for a guillotine here but Landeverde defends easily.
Landeverde looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Landeverde's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Landeverde trying to control but Fedotov is working from the bottom. Landeverde stands up over Fedotov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4##SUB# Fedotov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Landeverde defends well. Landeverde slips nicely into half guard. Fedotov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Landeverde is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Fedotov trying to control but Landeverde postures up.
Landeverde looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Landeverde seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fedotov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Landeverde missing with the ground and pound from half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Fedotov dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch but Landeverde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Landeverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fedotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Landeverde moves away. Fedotov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Fedotov gets in close and instigates a clinch. Fedotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fedotov leaning his opponent against the cage. A shot in the inside from Fedotov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Landeverde avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage. Landeverde tries to throw a body punch but Fedotov avoids it by throwing Landeverde back against the cage. #TD2# Landeverde turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Landeverde manages to end up in side control. Fedotov regains half guard. Nice strikes from Landeverde there. #T1##SUB# Fedotov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Landeverde pulls his head out easily. Fedotov moves into full guard.
Landeverde scoring with some ground and pound. Landeverde cracks Fedotov with a solid left hand. Fedotov looking to control but Landeverde passes into half guard.
Fedotov is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Landeverde drops an elbow to the side of Fedotov's head. Fedotov wants to sweep but Landeverde has passed to side control! Landeverde trying to control the position but Fedotov is working away. Fedotov tries to buck Landeverde off but Landeverde is having none of it.#T2# Fedotov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Fedotov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Fedotov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Landeverde's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Landeverde's back! Landeverde tries to break free.
Landeverde has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Landeverde wants to control his opponent's hands but Fedotov gets his hands free. Fedotov tries to get the hooks in deep but Landeverde pushed the leg off. Fedotov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Landeverde!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Landeverde tries to escape the position.
Fedotov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Landeverde breaks Fedotov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fedotov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Landeverde had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fedotov defends it easily.#T3# Fedotov is in close to Landeverde's body, working some short punches and elbows. Fedotov is looking to work some ground and pound but Landeverde has wrist control. Fedotov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Landeverde looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Fedotov looking to pass the guard. Fedotov wants to control from the top but Landeverde keeps moving. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Landeverde is on top in guard.
#REVB# Landeverde trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Fedotov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Landeverde keeping moving, preventing Fedotov from controlling successfully. #T4# Landeverde wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2# Landeverde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fedotov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fedotov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Landeverde has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fedotov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Landeverde has tightened it up now! Fedotov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ric Landeverde! Ric Landeverde took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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