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Event:
ABW36 Shingen - The Burninator
Date: Jun 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Vieira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vieira trying to control the action but High is working from the bottom.
High regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vieira with a flurry of punches that miss.
High working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vieira.
High pulls Vieira in close to prevent any damage.
Vieira has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
High looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vieira is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but High is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira 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.
Vieira 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.#T1#
High 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.
High has momentary wrist control but Vieira slips an elbow through the middle.
Vieira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vieira is in close to High's body, working some short punches and elbows.
High trying to keep a closed guard but Vieira is proving a slippery customer.
High wants to sweep here but Vieira controlling him for the moment.
Vieira sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
High has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vieira has passed into side control.
#T2#
High takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
High taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vieira is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down High's shoulder. That is not cool.
The strikes coming from Vieira are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
High tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vieira misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
High is trying to improve his position.
Vieira trying to control the position but High is working away.
Vieira is chipping away with strikes.
High felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
High struggling a bit here.
Vieira working the head with strikes.
Vieira landing a few strikes.
High regains half guard.
Vieira not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
High moves into full guard.
High looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vieira stands up over High, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
High is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vieira is controlling him. #T4#
High working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vieira.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but High is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
High trying to keep a closed guard but Vieira is proving a slippery customer.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but High is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira postures up.
High lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Vieira working for submissions but it's allowed High to get to half guard.
High looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Vieira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
High getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
High connects with a nice looking jab.
High misses the jab.
High lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vieira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vieira connects with a single shot there.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but High shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
High ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vieira moves away.
Vieira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by High.
Vieira loads up on a big right hand but High slips the punch.
High lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vieira will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira looks to land a body kick but High moved away.
Vieira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vieira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract High.
Vieira's corner calls for a 1-2. Vieira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Vieira 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.
High pulls Vieira in close to his closed guard and prevents Vieira from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
High working a defensive guard here.
Vieira content to stall in guard here.
High pulls Vieira in to control the position.
Vieira wants to control from the top but High keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vieira postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vieira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but High moves away.
Nice uppercut there from High.
High looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.
High connects with a nice looking jab.
High throws a sloppy head kick and Vieira moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from High.
High stuns Vieira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
High stuffs the takedown.
High fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vieira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
High has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
High just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira avoids the head kick by High.
#T3#
Vieira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by High.
High jabs Vieira right on the nose. Vieira blinks but takes it well.
Vieira looks to throw the jab but High is out of range.
High ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
Vieira takes one to the chin there.
Vieira fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but High is out of range.
Vieira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vieira avoids the body shot from High.
Vieira throws a low kick but High moves out of range easily.
High connects with a body shot that sends Vieira's belly button to the back.
High misses the shot to the body.
Vieira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
High throws a body shot but no joy.
Vieira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
High scores with the left hand. Vieira knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
High just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but High manages to avoid it.#T4##KD2#
High waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Vieira to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC2#
Vieira is rocked!
High engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oh Vieira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira seems to have got his legs back now.
High working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Vieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. High defends it easily.
High throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil High showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vieira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vieira walks into a stiff left hand from High.
High's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vieira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! High scrambles back to his feet.
Vieira throws a hook but High avoids it easily.
Vieira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vieira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Vieira misses the target.
Vieira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
High has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
High throws a head kick but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira blocks a jab.
High keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vieira misses with a looping right.
A big right from High misses.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
High looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.
High connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
High uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vieira has time to react.#T1#
Vieira goes for a double leg but High avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as High continues to drive forward.
Vieira throws a big shot that misses.
Vieira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vieira throws a series of punches but High moves out of range.
Phil High is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vieira avoids the body shot from High.
A jab from High does it's job there.
Vieira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
High fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vieira.
High misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vieira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent High stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
High tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from High.
High just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira swings for the body but High moves out of range.
High lands a nice shot that snaps Vieira's head back.
#T2#
High connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
High avoids the body shot from Vieira.
Vieira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
High just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by High.
High misses with a body kick.#TD#
Vieira feints and as High raises his hands in defense, Vieira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vieira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
High wants to sweep but no luck.
Vieira makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
High is looking to stand up but Vieira isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Vieira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vieira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vieira working some strikes from top position.
High lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
High must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
High is looking to stand up but Vieira won't let him.
Vieira pulls High in close to prevent any damage.
High trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vieira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Vieira keeping moving, preventing High from controlling successfully.
Vieira pulls High in to control the position.
High is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vieira controls High momentarily but High frees himself.
High stays in close to Vieira's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
High misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil High comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think High has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil High!
After winning the bout, Phil High 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:
Angry Birds War 20
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vieira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Vieira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vieira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson scores with a hook.
We've been told by Vieira's head coaches at Johnson MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Vieira's ribs.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a right hand that Vieira ducks under and follows up with a left that Vieira also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.
Vieira feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vieira is defended easily by Jackson.#T1#
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Joshua Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Vieira slips the punch.
Jackson cracks Vieira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vieira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Vieira dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Vieira's head and hops out.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Jackson throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Vieira stumbling backwards into the cage! Vieira bounces back off the cage towards Jackson, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Jackson lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Jackson celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joshua Jackson!
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Event:
EVO 304: Bashorov vs Kakoullis
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Vieira needs to keep his hands up - Koscielski had a free shot at his head there.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt
and Koscielski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koscielski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vieira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koscielski.
Vieira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Koscielski enables Vieira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Koscielski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Koscielski being controlled here, momentarily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vieira working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Koscielski pulls Vieira in close to prevent any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Koscielski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Koscielski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Vieira postures up.
#SUB#
Koscielski has his foot on Vieira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vieira works his way back into a safe position though.
Koscielski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Koscielski keeps moving.
Koscielski working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vieira staying out of range there.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vieira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koscielski swinging wildly here.
Vieira darts in looking for a takedown but Koscielski gets double underhooks and turns Vieira into the cage.
Antoni Koscielski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koscielski lands with a right hand.
Vieira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koscielski circles away.
Antoni Koscielski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Vieira.
Koscielski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vieira needs to keep his hands up - Koscielski had a free shot at his head there.
Vieira moves away from the strike by Koscielski.
Koscielski lands with an uppercut that bounces Vieira off the cage and back into range.
Koscielski throws a push kick but Vieira slaps the foot to one side.
Vieira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Koscielski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vieira.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Koscielski.#T3#
Vieira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koscielski defends it nicely.
Vieira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Koscielski misses.
A left lands for Koscielski.
Vieira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koscielski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vieira somewhat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vieira checks a leg kick.
Koscielski lands a leg kick that knocks Vieira off balance momentarily.#T4#
Koscielski cracks Vieira with an open hand slap.
Antoni Koscielski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Koscielski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koscielski cracks Vieira with a good jab.
Vieira slips a jab from Koscielski.
Koscielski lands with a nice body punch.
Koscielski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vieira's head backwards.
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!
Vieira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vieira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koscielski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vieira on the side of the head.
Koscielski lands a nice shot to the body.
Koscielski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Koscielski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A left lands for Koscielski.
A telegraphed right hand from Koscielski misses the target.
A jab from Koscielski misses.
Vieira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vieira slips a jab and a cross from Koscielski.
And Vieira tries to counter it with a takedown but Koscielski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koscielski throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Vieira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koscielski gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Koscielski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vieira with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Vieira content to stall in guard here.
Vieira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Koscielski has control of Vieira's left arm, preventing Vieira from doing any damage.
Vieira stopping the sweep attempt from Koscielski.
Koscielski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Koscielski looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vieira fails with the takedown
and Koscielski counters with a straight right hand.
Koscielski lands a jab.
Koscielski misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
Koscielski leaves Vieira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Koscielski connects with a leg kick. Vieira looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koscielski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vieira if he has to take too many more of those.
Koscielski connects with a body shot that sends Vieira's belly button to the back.
Vieira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Koscielski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Antoni Koscielski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Vieira.#T3#
Vieira has his takedown stuffed
and Vieira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vieira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vieira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Koscielski throws a head kick but Vieira moves out of range.
Koscielski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
Koscielski lands a slapping body shot.
Nice jab there from Koscielski.
Koscielski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Vieira shoots in but no luck this time.
Koscielski throws a one two combo.
Koscielski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Koscielski digs a good hook to Vieira's body.
#T4#
Koscielski lands with an uppercut that bounces Vieira off the cage and back into range.#ROC#
Vieira is rocked!
Koscielski scores with a jab. Vieira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vieira is still on wobbly legs! Can Koscielski finish him?
Koscielski cracks Vieira on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Vieira falls backwards against the cage. Koscielski follows up with more strikes that drop Vieira to his knees. Koscielski keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Vieira! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoni Koscielski!
Antoni Koscielski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EVO Olympics Rd 1
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Dassler gets a double leg takedown into Vieira's guard.
Dassler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dassler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dassler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vieira managing to control the position.
Dassler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Dassler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vieira has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dassler but great work by Vieira.
Dassler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vieira's best efforts.
Dassler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vieira trying to control but Dassler is working from the bottom.
Dassler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vieira manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Dassler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dassler throws a big elbow that misses.
Dassler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Vieira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dassler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dassler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dassler wants to pass the guard but Vieira is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dassler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vieira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vieira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vieira! #REVB#
Dassler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vieira's best efforts.#T2#
Vieira looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dassler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dassler tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vieira trying to control from half guard but Dassler is working away.
Vieira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vieira trying to control the action but Dassler is working from the bottom.
Vieira is taking a breather. Dassler 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.
Dassler is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Vieira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dassler wants to get back to full guard but Vieira has mounted him!
Vieira tries to control but Dassler wriggling away.
Vieira lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dassler gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions off his back.
Dassler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Dassler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vieira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vieira's back!
Vieira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dassler controlling well, preventing Vieira from escaping the position.
Vieira is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Dassler 's hooks.
Vieira tries to hold on but Dassler pushes him away. #SUB#
Dassler jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vieira is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vieira and Dassler has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Dassler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vieira regains half guard, as Dassler was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Dassler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dassler enables Vieira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dassler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Dassler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vieira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dassler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vieira is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira stays in close to Dassler's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Dassler working for a triangle but Vieira defends it easily.
#SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Dassler keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dassler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vieira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vieira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vieira scoring with some ground and pound.
Vieira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vieira landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dassler throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vieira defends it easily.
Vieira controlling from the top position.
Dassler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dassler wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Dassler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vieira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Dassler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vieira is working Dassler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3##SUB#
Dassler is looking for a triangle but Vieira pushes his legs off easily.
Vieira stopping the sweep attempt from Dassler.#SUB#
Dassler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dassler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vieira defends it easily.#SUB#
Dassler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vieira is aware though and is defending well.
Vieira controlling from the top position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dassler keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dassler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Vieira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dassler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vieira has managed to get both his arms back between Dassler's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dassler working for a triangle but Vieira defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kron Vieira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Vieira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vieira working Dassler over with strikes.
Vieira is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vieira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Dassler actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dassler looking for a kimura from the bottom but Vieira passes into side control!
Vieira connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dassler some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler is looking for a sweep.
Dassler tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vieira presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Vieira with shots to the head and body - Dassler looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vieira has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dassler's face.
#T1#
Dassler throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Vieira landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vieira landing strikes from the mount and Dassler is in trouble!
Vieira working the ground and pound effectively.
Vieira tries to control but Dassler wriggling away.
Kron Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dassler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vieira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vieira prevents Dassler from improving his position.#T2#
Vieira content to control rather than advance.
Dassler is looking to improve his position.
Vieira wants to control but Dassler is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dassler has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Vieira escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Vieira!
Dassler is trying to get back to half guard.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dassler keeps working.
Vieira lands a few punches from side control.
Dassler is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dassler keeps working.
Dassler is trying to work for a sweep but Vieira has mounted him!
Dassler can't escape the position.
Dassler is working hard here to advance position.
Dassler in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vieira controlling the position easily from mount.
Vieira looking to control but Dassler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Vieira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dassler is squirming around, avoiding Vieira's attempts to control the action.
Dassler is looking to get to half guard.
Vieira with a couple of short strikes.
Dassler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dassler tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Vieira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vieira 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Vieira!
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Event:
Infinity: Bottoms UP
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Galvao lands with a hook. Vieira tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Galvao swinging wildly here.
Galvao cracks a nice hook into Vieira's ribs.
Galvao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Galvao fails with a takedown attempt.
Vieira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Galvao defends it well.
Galvao looks for a takedown but Vieira sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vieira.
Vieira working the head and body with strikes.
Galvao wants to control but Vieira postures up.
Vieira working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Galvao tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Vieira easily slips into full mount!
Galvao tries to hold on but Vieira postures up.
Vieira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Galvao bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Galvao is looking to work some ground and pound but Vieira has wrist control.
Our spies down at at Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness inform us that Vieira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Galvao tries to pass. #T2#
Vieira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Galvao from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vieira has his foot on Galvao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galvao works his way back into a safe position though.
Galvao slips nicely into half guard.
Galvao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Galvao working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Vieira's thigh. Vieira counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Vieira seems keen to control Galvao's posture.#SUB2#
Galvao is posturing up here but Vieira has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Galvao tries to roll out but it's too tight and Galvao has to tap! Slick submission there by Vieira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kron Vieira!
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Event:
Infinity: Brute Chaos
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Asbra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asbra lands a really nice looking cross but Vieira seems unphased.
Asbra misses with a hook.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt.
Asbra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asbra throws a lazy body kick
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asbra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Papa Asbra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asbra swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asbra throws out a loose jab but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asbra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Asbra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD2#
Vieira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Asbra's guard.
Asbra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Vieira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Asbra's head.
Vieira won't allow Asbra to sweep him here.
Asbra managing to control the position.
Vieira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vieira trying to control but Asbra is working from the bottom.
Asbra is trying to control the position but Vieira postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vieira controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Asbra throws an overhand right that lands on Vieira's shoulder, as Vieira tries to avoid the shot.
Asbra takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
Vieira with the counter takedown but Asbra avoids it easily.
Vieira misses with a takedown
and Asbra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vieira thinking.
Vieira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Asbra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Papa Asbra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Vieira.
Asbra throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Asbra as Vieira shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Asbra. No joy for Vieira on that attempt.
Asbra throwing a counter right hand but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Vieira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Asbra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Vieira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Asbra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vieira somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vieira.
Asbra appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Vieira.
Vieira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Asbra misses with a straight right.
Vieira feints the counter takedown.
Asbra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vieira. Vieira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vieira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asbra.
Asbra throws a leg kick which misses Vieira's front leg but catches the back leg as Vieira tries to avoid it.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asbra as he avoids it easily. #T4##TD2#
Vieira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Asbra makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asbra as he avoids it easily.
Asbra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vieira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asbra avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab from Asbra misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Vieira misses.
Asbra throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Asbra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vieira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asbra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vieira scrambles back to his feet.
Vieira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vieira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Asbra dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asbra.
Vieira shoots and misses
and Asbra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vieira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vieira fails to land the takedown.
Papa Asbra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Vieira.
Vieira with a poor takedown
and Asbra makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Asbra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asbra lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Vieira needs to keep his hands up - Asbra had a free shot at his head there.#T1##TD2#
Vieira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Asbra's half guard.
Asbra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kron Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Asbra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asbra desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Asbra works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vieira preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vieira working his ground and pound in the gym.
Vieira throws a big elbow that misses.
Asbra trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vieira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asbra pinned against the cage. Asbra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Asbra lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Vieira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Asbra is trying to maintain the position but Vieira is very close to passing his half guard.
Vieira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Vieira stalling away here and it's allowed Asbra to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Asbra wants to sweep here but Vieira controlling him for the moment.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Asbra keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Asbra dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Vieira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asbra circles away.
Asbra with a nice cross.
Asbra lands a head shot.
Asbra is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Asbra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Asbra lands a nice looking body shot.
Asbra is looking to slow Vieira down with leg kicks.
Asbra slaps away a takedown attempt from Vieira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asbra's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vieira under the eye.
Asbra throws an off balance right hand
and Vieira counters with a right hand to the body.
Vieira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asbra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papa Asbra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Vieira.#T1#
Vieira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asbra avoids it really well and circles away.
Vieira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asbra with a jab.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asbra sprawls well. Asbra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet.
Vieira moves out of range as Asbra strikes.
Papa Asbra is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Asbra lands a right hook to the body.
Asbra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Asbra.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asbra but Asbra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Asbra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vieira's calf.
Asbra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Vieira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asbra counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Asbra lands a lovely overhand right.
Asbra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asbra clobbers Vieira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asbra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.#T3#
Asbra throws out a leg kick but Vieira moves out of range and Asbra only half commits.
Asbra scores with the left hand. Vieira knows he should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Asbra.
Vieira shoots and misses
and Asbra counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by Asbra. Beautiful body shot.
Vieira takes one on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Asbra there.
Asbra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Vieira is rocked!
Asbra connects with a crisp jab.
Vieira is still on wobbly legs! Can Asbra finish him?
Asbra stuffs the takedown.
Vieira seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Asbra looks to throw the jab but Vieira is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asbra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vieira has time to react.#KD#
Asbra lands a big right hand that sends Vieira crashing to the mat! Asbra stays standing though and waves Vieira back to his feet!
Vieira looks up at the clock. Bad move! Asbra lands a right hand from hell, dropping Vieira. Asbra pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papa Asbra!
Papa Asbra retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Papa Asbra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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