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Event:
GFC 59: Wong vs Origi
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Palhares decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Palhares is looking to take a break and control but Bebbanburg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bebbanburg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palhares is working away from the top position though.
Bebbanburg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bebbanburg wants to control but Palhares is keeping busy.
Palhares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bebbanburg keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebbanburg keeping control of the position.
Palhares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bebbanburg's head. #T1#
Bebbanburg controlling the position well.
Palhares performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Bebbanburg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Palhares to the ground. Bebbanburg is now in Palhares's guard.
Bebbanburg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bebbanburg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Palhares seems keen to control Bebbanburg's posture.
Bebbanburg is working Palhares over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Bebbanburg postures up in Palhares's guard and throws a big left but Palhares blocks it.
Bebbanburg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bebbanburg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bebbanburg landing some decent shots from guard.
Palhares bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bebbanburg's guard. #REVR#
Palhares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bebbanburg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palhares not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Bebbanburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Palhares postures up and lands a big shot to Bebbanburg's brow.
Bebbanburg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Bebbanburg keeps moving.
Bebbanburg controls Palhares momentarily but Palhares frees himself.
Palhares trying to move into half guard but instead Bebbanburg has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Palhares has momentary wrist control but Bebbanburg slips an elbow through the middle.
Palhares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bebbanburg is pushing down on Palhares's leg trying to pass to half guard. Palhares is fighting to maintain full guard but Bebbanburg has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Palhares is pressing down on Bebbanburg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bebbanburg is looking to work some ground and pound but Palhares has wrist control.
Bebbanburg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palhares is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Palhares 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.
Palhares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Bebbanburg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palhares is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palhares trying to control but Bebbanburg is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Toquinho Palhares will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Bebbanburg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bebbanburg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bebbanburg working the ground and pound.
Palhares is looking for a sweep.
Palhares is working hard here to advance position.
Bebbanburg working away.
Palhares manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bebbanburg's best efforts.
Bebbanburg drops an elbow to the side of Palhares's head.
Palhares taking some punishment here, with Bebbanburg in his half guard.
Bebbanburg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bebbanburg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebbanburg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bebbanburg lands a big elbow - Palhares is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bebbanburg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uhtred Bebbanburg!
Uhtred Bebbanburg 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:
GFC 52: Bailey vs Hampton
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Seia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palhares.
Toquinho Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palhares shoots for a double leg takedown but Seia sprawls well. He's pushed Palhares's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seia as he avoids it easily.
Palhares misses with a takedown
enabling Seia to counter with a crisp jab.
Gustavo Seia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toquinho Palhares.
Seia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Seia wants it to stay on the feet.
Seia throwing a counter right hand but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Palhares closes the distance and clinches up with Seia, looking for a takedown. Palhares pushes Seia against the cage but Seia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares looks for a takedown but Seia sprawls well.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Seia enables Palhares to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Seia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Palhares cracks Seia with a solid left hand.
Palhares trying to control but Seia is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Seia is looking for a triangle but Palhares pushes his legs off easily.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Seia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Seia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palhares can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Seia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palhares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Seia keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
Palhares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Seia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Palhares tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palhares somewhat.#T3#
Palhares misses with a takedown attempt - Seia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Palhares tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palhares somewhat.#TD2#
Palhares closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Palhares slows the pace down in half guard.
Palhares passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Seia! #T4#
Palhares controlling his opponent.
Palhares throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Palhares scoring with strikes but Seia is staying in there.
Seia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palhares prevents Seia from getting the reversal.
Seia is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toquinho Palhares dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Palhares goes for a double leg but Seia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seia continues to drive forward.
Seia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Palhares darts in looking for a takedown but Seia gets double underhooks and turns Palhares into the cage.
Palhares has a takedown stuffed.
A counter left hand to the body from Seia misses its target.
Gustavo Seia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toquinho Palhares.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown but Seia shows good takedown defense.
Seia scores with a body shot.
Seia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palhares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Seia is fending him off so far but Palhares persists. Nope, Seia circles away and we're back to standing.
Palhares fails to land the takedown.
Toquinho Palhares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Seia scores with a nice strike.
Gustavo Seia is winning the standup battle so far.
Seia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Seia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Palhares in his tracks.
Seia with a nice cross.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seia but Seia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Seia closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Palhares! Seia dives in looking to finish! Palhares is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustavo Seia!
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Event:
Infinity: Unbreakable
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Palhares closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mayoniko did well to prevent Palhares getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayoniko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palhares stalling.
Mayoniko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Palhares controlling from the top position.
Mayoniko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mayoniko wants to hit a switch here but Palhares passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mayoniko there!
We've been hearing good reports from Mayoniko'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayoniko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Palhares landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mayoniko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Palhares lands a big shot there that rocks Mayoniko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Palhares controlling the position easily from mount.
Mayoniko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares cracks Mayoniko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Palhares wants to control but instead Mayoniko manages to regain half guard.
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. Palhares connects with a nice short shot to Mayoniko's temple.
Palhares is keen to just control but Mayoniko is a slippery customer.
Palhares is looking to pass Mayoniko's guard but actually Mayoniko recovers to full guard.
Mayoniko 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.#T2#
Palhares scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mayoniko can't keep his opponent in guard - Palhares advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Palhares prevents Mayoniko from improving his position.
Palhares is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mayoniko is trying to maintain the position but Palhares is very close to passing his half guard.
Palhares is looking to take a break and control but Mayoniko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mayoniko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mayoniko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayoniko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Mayoniko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Palhares has picked Mayoniko up and slammed him! Mayoniko can't keep hold of the triangle and Palhares manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Palhares takes a little break here. Mayoniko wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mayoniko is looking to reverse the position.
Mayoniko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Palhares tries to move to mount but Mayoniko blocks the move with his legs.
Palhares wants to control but Mayoniko is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Mayoniko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mayoniko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Palhares wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mayoniko can't do much from the bottom here.
Mayoniko is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Mayoniko wants to control but Palhares postures up.
Palhares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palhares is looking to take a break and control but Mayoniko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mayoniko gets back to half guard.
Mayoniko tries to roll over but Palhares keeps him under control.
Palhares stalling.
Palhares is trying to control the action in half guard but Mayoniko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palhares seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toquinho Palhares dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Mayoniko. No joy for Palhares on that attempt. #TD2#
Palhares shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mayoniko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Toquinho Palhares has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Mayoniko's face as Palhares controls the position.
Palhares trying to control the position but Mayoniko is working away.
Mayoniko gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Mayoniko with the active half guard here but Palhares passes nicely into side control.
Palhares creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares working the ground and pound from side control.
Mayoniko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Mayoniko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mayoniko is trying is best to control the position here. #T1##SUB2#
Palhares is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mayoniko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Palhares.
Mayoniko desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mayoniko is trying to control but can't.
Palhares lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mayoniko wants to control but Palhares is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Palhares controlling the action here.
Palhares wants to control but Mayoniko is keeping him busy. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mayoniko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Palhares tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayoniko is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Mayoniko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palhares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palhares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Palhares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Palhares tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayoniko is retaining full guard.
Palhares 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.
Mayoniko keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Mayoniko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palhares is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Palhares sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mayoniko is trying to control the position but Palhares postures up.
Palhares is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mayoniko 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.
Mayoniko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Palhares shoots in but no luck this time.
Palhares has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mayoniko is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Mayoniko looking to score a takedown here. Palhares is defending well but Mayoniko drives through and ends up in Palhares's guard.
Palhares keeping moving, preventing Mayoniko from controlling successfully.
Mayoniko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Mayoniko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mayoniko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Mayoniko stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Palhares has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Mayoniko manages to get his head free but now Palhares has transitioned to an armbar! Mayoniko grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Palhares! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toquinho Palhares!
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Event:
GKNY 78 - Sodergren vs. Fist
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Palhares with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stankevich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palhares on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stankevich stuffs the takedown.
Palhares fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Igor Stankevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toquinho Palhares.
Palhares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stankevich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Palhares scrambles back to his feet.
Stankevich lands a two punch combo.
Stankevich cracks Palhares with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Palhares darts in looking for a takedown but Stankevich gets double underhooks and turns Palhares into the cage. #TD2#
Stankevich gets caught napping as Palhares dives in and scores a takedown. Stankevich manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stankevich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Palhares is controlling him. #T1#
Palhares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stankevich is pulling down on Palhares's head. It's preventing any offense from Palhares, at least for the moment.
Stankevich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Palhares working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Palhares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhares sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Palhares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stankevich swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Palhares closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Palhares postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stankevich is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD: Ground Zero, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Stankevich wants to get back to his feet.
Palhares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palhares wants to control but Stankevich is keeping him busy.
Palhares misses with the ground and pound.
Stankevich is trying to control Palhares's posture but Palhares avoids it.
Palhares moves into full mount!
Palhares wants to control the pace but Stankevich is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Stankevich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Palhares raining down hammerfists from mount.
Palhares in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stankevich is working to get back to half guard.
Stankevich tries to hold on but Palhares postures up.
Palhares raining down shots from the mount!
Stankevich 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.#T4#
Stankevich is staying active underneath Palhares, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Palhares not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Palhares is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Palhares seems to be looking for submissions.
Stankevich won't allow Palhares to pass to mount.
Stankevich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stankevich.
Stankevich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stankevich controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toquinho Palhares will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Palhares dives in and grabs Stankevich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stankevich pushes down on Palhares's head and hops out.
Stankevich scores with a punch to the head.
Palhares blocks a jab.
Palhares misses with a takedown
and Stankevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Palhares is rocked!
Stankevich steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Palhares is out on his feet! Stankevich sets himself and nearly takes Palhares's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Igor Stankevich!
Igor Stankevich really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bushido Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
GKNY 72 - Fist V Sha
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Andersson shoots for a takedown but Palhares saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andersson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Palhares swivels and escapes.#TD#
Palhares looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Andersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palhares tries to pass the half guard into mount. Andersson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Andersson actively working from the bottom here.
Palhares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andersson keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Palhares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andersson is just riding it out for now. Palhares eventually gives up the hold.
Palhares prevents Andersson from improving his position.#T1#
Andersson wants to control but Palhares is keeping busy.
Andersson is staying active underneath Palhares, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andersson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andersson.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Andersson working for submissions but it's allowed Palhares to get to half guard.
Andersson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Andersson wants to improve his position but Palhares is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Palhares wants to work for an arm triangle but Andersson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Palhares trying to control from half guard but Andersson is working away.
Andersson tries to roll over but Palhares keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Andersson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Andersson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Palhares is defending well. Andersson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Palhares has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Andersson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anders Andersson!
Anders Andersson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
GKNY 67 - McKenzie V Defoe
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Palhares as he jumps to the side.
And Palhares tries to counter it with a takedown but Wayne pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wayne darts in looking for a takedown but Palhares gets double underhooks and turns Wayne into the cage.
Wayne throws the left hand but Palhares avoids the punch easily.
Palhares feints the counter takedown.
Palhares has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wayne is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Palhares closes the distance and clinches up with Wayne, looking for a takedown. Palhares pushes Wayne against the cage but Wayne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wayne throws a hook but Palhares avoids it easily.
Palhares fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wayne avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Palhares closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wayne quickly recovers to half guard.
Wayne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Palhares on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Palhares is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Palhares is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Palhares thows a huge punch but Wayne dodges it nicely.
Palhares not doing much here.
Wayne wants to control but Palhares is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Palhares prevents Wayne from improving his position.
Wayne is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Palhares scores with a couple of nice shots.
Palhares perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Palhares working over Wayne with some ground and pound. Wayne looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Palhares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wayne's head. #SUB2#
Palhares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wayne sees it coming and defends easily.
Palhares looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wayne with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Palhares is pressing down on Wayne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wayne is holding on for now.
Wayne wants to get back to his feet.
Wayne trying to control but Palhares postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wayne keeping hold of Palhares's head, controlling as best he can.
Wayne won't allow Palhares to pass to mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Palhares lands with a punch from half guard.
Palhares trying to control the action but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Palhares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wayne is looking for a sweep. Palhares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palhares is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palhares prevents Wayne from improving his position.
Palhares controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toquinho Palhares dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wayne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on Palhares's shoulder, as Palhares tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Palhares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wayne stuffs the takedown attempt from Palhares. Palhares gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Palhares or perhaps it was just good defense by Wayne, which made it look bad.
As Palhares tries to get set, Wayne tries to push him back and clinch up but Palhares manages to avoid the attempt.
Solomon Wayne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Wayne darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne wants to free his trapped foot but Palhares is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wayne blocks the strikes from Palhares.
#T1#
Ground and pound from Wayne.
Palhares moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Palhares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wayne manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Palhares content to stall in guard here.
Wayne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Palhares passes Wayne's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Palhares wants to pass to mount but Wayne is defending the position.
Palhares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wayne is looking to control Palhares's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wayne avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Palhares is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wayne defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhares trying to mount his opponent but Wayne defends it.
Palhares landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Palhares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Palhares drops an elbow to the side of Wayne's head. #SUB2#
Palhares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wayne sees it coming and defends easily.
Wayne is in trouble now - Palhares has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Palhares looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wayne wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Palhares.
Palhares unloading with bombs!
Wayne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wayne is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Wayne is bucking up trying to escape but Palhares cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#
Wayne is rocked!#SUB2#
Palhares working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Wayne turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Palhares off and cradles Wayne's limp body as Palhares celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Toquinho Palhares!
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