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Event:
MMANIAK 50
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Soto clinches with his opponent.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Janeiro controls the action.
Janeiro blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Janeiro pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Janeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Soto gets to his feet - Janeiro follows without any prompting.
Soto tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Janeiro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soto won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Soto explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape 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!
Soto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Janeiro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Soto wants to clinch up but Janeiro keeps it at a distance.
Janeiro attempts a counter takedown but Soto avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch but Janeiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Janeiro feinted with a counter takedown.
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch but Janeiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soto moves in looking to clinch but Janeiro pushes him off.#CL2#
Soto clinches up with Janeiro and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Janeiro tries to pull guard but Soto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Janeiro controls the action.
#TD#
Janeiro pulls guard. #SUB#
Soto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Janeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soto has managed to get both his arms back between Janeiro's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Janeiro pushes a forearm under Soto's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Soto is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). De Janeiro!
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Event:
DFN#25 Conchito vs White
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Flanagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Janeiro is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flanagan, as that shot connected.
Flanagan lands a jab.
Janeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Janeiro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Flanagan.
Janeiro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Janeiro staying out of range there.
Janeiro dodges the punch combination from Flanagan.
Janeiro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Janeiro.
Flanagan loads up on a big right hand but Janeiro slips the punch.#T1#
Janeiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flanagan.
Janeiro attempts a counter takedown but Flanagan avoids it well and moves away.
Flanagan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Janeiro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Flanagan!
Flanagan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Janeiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Janeiro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Janeiro tries for a kimura but Flanagan is defending well. #SUB#
Janeiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flanagan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Janeiro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Walter Flanagan has been cut.
Flanagan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2##SUB#
Janeiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Flanagan has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Janeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Flanagan can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Janeiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Janeiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Flanagan has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB#
Janeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Flanagan gets back to half guard.
Janeiro throwing shots but Flanagan is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Janeiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flanagan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Janeiro.
Janeiro prevents Flanagan from improving his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Janeiro seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Janeiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flanagan is just riding it out for now. Janeiro eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Janeiro seems to be working for a kimura but Flanagan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Flanagan is defending against the submission attempts here by Janeiro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Janeiro is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
De Janeiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Flanagan's cut.
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#
Janeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flanagan.
Janeiro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Flanagan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Janeiro at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Flanagan misses the target.
Janeiro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Janeiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flanagan throws out the jab.
Flanagan lands with a shot to the body.
Flanagan throws out a loose jab but Janeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flanagan missing with a left hand there. Janeiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Janeiro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Janeiro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Flanagan sprawls and moves away.
Flanagan scores with a jab. Janeiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Flanagan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Janeiro.
Flanagan misses with a wild body shot.
Flanagan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Janeiro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Janeiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Flanagan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Janeiro seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Janeiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flanagan is just riding it out for now. Janeiro eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Janeiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB#
Janeiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flanagan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Janeiro.
Flanagan keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Janeiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Janeiro seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Janeiro is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Flanagan is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). De Janeiro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnston tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Janeiro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnston! #SUB2#
Janeiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnston has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Janeiro in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Johnston is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). De Janeiro!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between De Janeiro (ranked 2689 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparbot One (ranked 4671 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; De Janeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sparbot One!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
One clinches with his opponent.
One manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Janeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now.
Janeiro has gone for a leg lock! One slips out almost immediately though and dives into Janeiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Janeiro (0) vs (2) One
Janeiro looking for a guillotine here but One defends easily.
Janeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and One defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and One defends well.
One slips nicely into half guard.
Janeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if One is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Janeiro actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Janeiro (0) vs (5) One
Janeiro is looking to get to half guard.
Janeiro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Janeiro (0) vs (8) One
Janeiro can't escape the position.
One controlling the position well here. Janeiro rolled but One kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
One controlling well, preventing Janeiro from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janeiro is working hard here to advance position.
Janeiro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ~T~ Troid - Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
One really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Janeiro.
One controlling well, preventing Janeiro from escaping the position.
Janeiro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
One performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Janeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Janeiro wants to get back to full guard.
One perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Janeiro looking for subs from the bottom but One mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Janeiro (0) vs (11) One
Janeiro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Janeiro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Janeiro (0) vs (14) One
One has the hooks in. Janeiro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Janeiro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Janeiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but One pulls his head out easily.
Janeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Janeiro tries to get to full guard but One has control of the leg.
Janeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Janeiro is looking for a sweep. One is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Janeiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Janeiro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. One is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Janeiro. Score +3 for passing guard: Janeiro (0) vs (17) One
Janeiro is trying to escape the position but One is controlling the position.
Janeiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but One wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Janeiro regains half guard.
Janeiro is looking for a sweep. One is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
One moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Janeiro. Score +3 for passing guard: Janeiro (0) vs (20) One
Janeiro is trying to work for a sweep but One has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Janeiro (0) vs (22) One
Janeiro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
One controlling from the full mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Janeiro working to try and regain half guard.
One controlling the pace for now.
One prevents Janeiro from getting the reversal.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Janeiro is trying to reverse the position but instead One has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Janeiro (0) vs (25) One
One is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Janeiro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
One just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on Janeiro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Janeiro is breathing heavily.
One really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Janeiro.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
One has the hooks in. Janeiro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
One really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Janeiro.
Janeiro is trying to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Janeiro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Janeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
One sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Janeiro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
One content just to control the position here.
Janeiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
One looking to control and managing it successfully.
One prevents Janeiro from getting the reversal.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
One content just to control the position here.
Janeiro can't escape the position.
Janeiro is trying to reverse the position but instead One has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Janeiro (0) vs (28) One
One is hanging on to Janeiro's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Janeiro is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One is trying to stick to Janeiro's back but Janeiro is turning into One. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in One's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Janeiro. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Janeiro (2) vs (28) One
Janeiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but One manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Janeiro has One in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Janeiro (2) vs (30) One
And that's the end of the fight!
One wins on points by 30 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Hall throws a series of punches but Janeiro moves out of range.
Janeiro with the counter takedown but Hall avoids it easily.
Hall misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Janeiro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hall!
Hall throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Janeiro tries for a kimura but Hall is defending well. #SUB2#
Janeiro has hold of Hall's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hall tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Janeiro cranks the arm and Hall screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hall, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). De Janeiro!
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Event:
MMANIAK 45
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
Janeiro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Janeiro showed some decent athleticism there.
Janeiro not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Mies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Janeiro has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mies defend it? Janeiro steps over the head and cranks it - Mies is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Janeiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). De Janeiro!
De Janeiro is the new lightweight champion!
In defeat, Pit Mies stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger!'.
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Event:
K-1 MMANIAK
Date: Jul 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Janeiro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darrow.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Janeiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darrow cracks Janeiro with an open hand slap.
Janeiro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Janeiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Janeiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darrow connects with a body shot that sends Janeiro's belly button to the back.#CL#
Darrow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Darrow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Janeiro avoids a wild elbow strike from Darrow.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Janeiro's elbow.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Darrow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darrow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darrow lands a nice uppercut.
Janeiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Darrow.
Darrow lands with a light punch inside.
Darrow gets through Janeiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Janeiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Darrow.
Nice elbow from Darrow.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Janeiro prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Janeiro is rocked!
Darrow breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Janeiro with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Janeiro looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Janeiro get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ronnie Darrow!
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Event:
MMANIAK 41 Saitev/Scarface
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Darrow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darrow scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Darrow moves into range and clinches up with Janeiro.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Janeiro backwards.
Darrow pushes Janeiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Janeiro backwards.
Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janeiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Janeiro backwards.
Janeiro blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Darrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
Janeiro pulls Darrow into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darrow controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Janeiro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Darrow uses it to pass to side control.
Janeiro is looking to regain half guard here but Darrow keeps moving and retains side control.
Darrow 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 Janeiro's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Janeiro tries to bench press Darrow off him but Darrow keeps the position.
Janeiro is letting Darrow control him for a moment.
Janeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Darrow gets to mount! Janeiro was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Darrow controlling from the full mount.
Janeiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Darrow controlling the position easily from mount.
Janeiro manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Janeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Darrow controlling the pace.
Janeiro tries to get to full guard but Darrow has control of the leg.
Janeiro trying to get back to full guard but Darrow takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Darrow content just to control the position here.
Janeiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Janeiro gets back to half guard.
Darrow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Darrow works his way into full mount!
Darrow controlling from the full mount.
Janeiro is looking to improve his position but Darrow isn't that keen on the idea.
Janeiro is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Janeiro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramsay Darrow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Darrow connects with a leg kick. Janeiro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A clash of legs there as Janeiro blocks the low kick.
Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Janeiro can do to turn this around?
Darrow lands with an overhand left.
Darrow throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Darrow misses the target.
Darrow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Janeiro in his tracks.
Darrow connects with a jab.
Darrow lands a leg kick that knocks Janeiro off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Janeiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.
Janeiro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Darrow misses.
Janeiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Darrow.#T1#
Darrow throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Darrow rushes Janeiro and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
Janeiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Darrow is leaning against Janeiro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Darrow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Janeiro is defending well for now.
Janeiro avoiding damage as Darrow throws knees to the body.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Darrow.
Ramsay Darrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Janeiro blocks a body shot from Darrow. #T2#
Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow lands a shot to the body.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow works on Janeiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Janeiro is rocked!
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Janeiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Darrow finish him?
Darrow pushes Janeiro against the cage. Darrow is working some dirty boxing. Darrow pushes off with a quick right hook! Janeiro goes down! Janeiro tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Darrow moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramsay Darrow!
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Event:
MMANIAK 40 Hay-Darrow
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Lang connects with a body shot.
Lang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Janeiro under the eye.
Lang lands a jab to Janeiro's midsection.
Lang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab, jab by Lang - just one landing.
Lang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lang fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Janeiro to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Janeiro looks to clinch but Lang throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Janeiro taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). David Lang!
David Lang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva tries to clinch there but Janeiro circles away.
Silva sets himself, and Janeiro steps forward looking for the clinch! Silva avoids it this time.
Silva thows a leg kick but Janeiro checks it #TD2#
and Janeiro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva is trying to control the position but Janeiro postures up.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Janeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva wants to stand up but Janeiro is controlling him.
Janeiro wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Janeiro is one step ahead there.
Janeiro stops Silva from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janeiro trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Janeiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Silva misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Janeiro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Silva bucks up and tries to throw Janeiro off but instead Janeiro has got his back!#SUB2#
Janeiro has managed to slip his arm under Silva's chin. This could be all over... yep, Silva is tapping out! Submission win for Janeiro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). De Janeiro!
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Event:
MMANIAK 37 -Armstrong/Ciuchten
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Janeiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Janeiro somewhat.#TD#
Alvarez 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.#SUB2#
Janeiro looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Janeiro taking some punishment here, with Alvarez in his half guard.
Alvarez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Janeiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alvarez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Janeiro flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Alvarez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Janeiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Alvarez.
Janeiro trying to control here.
Alvarez prevents Janeiro from improving his position.#SUB2#
Janeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvarez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alvarez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alvarez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Alvarez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Janeiro gets full guard.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Janeiro is keeping the position.
Alvarez lands a couple of digs.
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!
Alvarez stands up over Janeiro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alvarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alvarez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alvarez is working Janeiro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
Janeiro is rocked!
Alvarez arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Janeiro's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Avila Alvarez!
Avila Alvarez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
MMANIAK 34 - Arcuri/West
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Janeiro ducks right into an uppercut from Maul.
Janeiro slips a jab and a cross from Maul.
Janeiro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Janeiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maul lands with a cross.
Maul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maul jabs at Janeiro's body.
Maul swinging wildly here.
Janeiro feinted with a counter takedown.
Maul misses with a looping right.
Janeiro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maul sprawls and moves away.
Janeiro takes one on the button.
Maul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Janeiro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul 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.
Janeiro postures up in Maul's guard and throws a big left but Maul blocks it.
Janeiro trying to control but Maul is working from the bottom. #T1#
Janeiro being controlled here momentarily.
Maul wants to sweep but no luck.
Janeiro forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Janeiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Janeiro is working away from the top position though.
Maul has his hands clasped together around Janeiro's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Janeiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Janeiro.
Maul 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Janeiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maul sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Maul is defending against the submission attempts here by Janeiro.
Maul gets full guard.
Janeiro throws a strike but Maul rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Maul trying to control but Janeiro is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Janeiro has his foot on Maul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maul works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Maul trying to control the position from guard on top but Janeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Janeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Janeiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Maul has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Janeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maul.
Maul trying to control but Janeiro is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maul controlling from the top position.
Janeiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maul is controlling Janeiro's trapped leg to prevent Janeiro from advancing to side control.
Maul is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Janeiro'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.
Janeiro is pressing down on Maul's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maul is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Janeiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Maul is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Janeiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maul defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Maul dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Janeiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Janeiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Janeiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Janeiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maul listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maul cracks Janeiro with a good jab.
Maul throws a monster overhand right that drops Janeiro! Maul follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Maul!
A very excited looking Paul Maul made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
MMANIAK 31 - Maul vs Arcuri
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Mankowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Janeiro to the mat! Janeiro manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Janeiro working for a triangle but Mankowski defends it easily.
Mankowski working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Janeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mankowski is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mankowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Janeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mankowski has managed to get both his arms back between Janeiro's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Janeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mankowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Janeiro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mankowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Janeiro's head.#SUB#
Janeiro has his foot on Mankowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mankowski works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Mankowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mankowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Janeiro has his foot on Mankowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mankowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Mankowski lands a couple of digs.
Mankowski lands a couple of digs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Mankowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Janeiro keeping full guard, as Mankowski tries to pass.
Janeiro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mankowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Janeiro's head.#SUB2#
Mankowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mankowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Janeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mankowski defends well.#SUB#
Janeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Janeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mankowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mankowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mankowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mankowski chips away with some ground and pound.
Mankowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2##SUB2#
Mankowski drops back looking for a leg! Janeiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Janeiro manages to kick Mankowski off! Mankowski jumps back into Janeiro's guard. #SUB#
Janeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mankowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mankowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mankowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mankowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Janeiro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mankowski should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Janeiro has tightened it up now! Mankowski 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 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). De Janeiro!
De Janeiro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
MMANIAK 21 West vs Williamson
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Lotus just misses with a punch to the body.
Janeiro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lotus darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Janeiro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Janeiro is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janeiro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Janeiro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Janeiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lotus is just riding it out for now. Janeiro eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus trying to control but Janeiro postures up.
Lotus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Janeiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Janeiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lotus defends it well. #T1#
Lotus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Janeiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lotus defends it well. #ES2#
Lotus kicks off Janeiro and gets to his feet.
Lotus throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Janeiro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Janeiro stopping the sweep attempt from Lotus.#ES2#
Lotus is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Lotus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lotus throws a right and a left that Janeiro avoids nicely.
Janeiro feinted with a counter takedown.#T2##TD2#
Lotus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Janeiro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lotus is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Lotus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lotus throws a leg kick #TD#
and Janeiro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lotus trying to keep a closed guard but Janeiro is proving a slippery customer.
Janeiro trying to control but Lotus is working from the bottom.
Janeiro won't allow Lotus to get back to his feet.
Lotus is trying to keep Janeiro in close.
Lotus keeping moving, preventing Janeiro from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Janeiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lotus working a defensive guard but Janeiro passes into half guard.
Lotus is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Janeiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Janeiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lotus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Janeiro. #SUB#
Janeiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Lotus trying to control here.
Janeiro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Janeiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#ES2#
Lotus has one foot on Janeiro's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Janeiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lotus tries to clinch but Janeiro moves away #TD#
and Janeiro counters with a single leg into guard. Lotus didn't expect that.
Janeiro stops Lotus from standing up. #SUB2#
Lotus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Janeiro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lotus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Janeiro, into his guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
De Janeiro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Lotus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Janeiro's guard.
Lotus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Janeiro's guard.#SUB#
Lotus is sitting in close to Janeiro's body. Janeiro has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lotus is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lotus is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Janeiro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). De Janeiro!
De Janeiro decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
MMANIAK 18 - New Era 185
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Janeiro ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Janeiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been told by Janeiro's head coaches at Cozad MMA London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anderson tests Janeiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#
Janeiro is rocked!
Janeiro gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Anderson points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Janeiro wakes up just in time to hear Anderson thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Anderson!
Mr Anderson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, King of Fists, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMANIAK 14
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Griffiths leaves Janeiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Griffiths throws out a counter right but Janeiro avoids it with no problem.
Janeiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Griffiths's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Janeiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths scores with a hook to the body. Janeiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Janeiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Griffiths lands with a hook. Janeiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Janeiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Griffiths feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Janeiro's calf.#TD2#
Griffiths 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.
Griffiths trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Janeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Griffiths engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Griffiths wants to pass the guard but Janeiro is keeping the position.#T2##SUB#
Janeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Griffiths can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Griffiths pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Janeiro is keeping the position for now.
Griffiths keeps trying to improve his position.
Janeiro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Janeiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Griffiths's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Griffiths pushes a forearm under Janeiro's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Janeiro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stephen Griffiths!
Stephen Griffiths is the new welterweight champion!
Stephen Griffiths thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Nada and De Janeiro. De Janeiro told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Frank Nada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; De Janeiro!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nada closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Janeiro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nada (2) vs (0) Janeiro
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Janeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Janeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Janeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nada defends it easily.
Nada's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nada pushes down on Janeiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Janeiro actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janeiro actively working from the bottom here.
Nada is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Janeiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nada seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada moves into full mount! Janeiro won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Nada (5) vs (0) Janeiro
Janeiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nada controlling the pace for now.
Janeiro wants to hold on but Nada pushes him away.
Janeiro can't escape the position.
Nada tries to control but Janeiro wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nada is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Nada extends the arm and Janeiro is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Nada!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Frank Nada waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
MMANIAK 11
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Couture. That snapped Janeiro's head back.
Couture lands with a hook. Janeiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Janeiro wants to counter with a clinch but Couture pushes him away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Janeiro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Couture misses.
Couture swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Janeiro counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Janeiro is looking for a kimura but Couture is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Janeiro to get the leverage.
Couture is trying to stand up here but Janeiro is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Janeiro seems to be working for a kimura but Couture defends the submission attempt.#ES#
Couture has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Janeiro is on him like a limpet, forcing Couture back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Janeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Janeiro lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Couture is defending against the submission attempts here by Janeiro.
Couture tries to kick Janeiro off but Janeiro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB2#
Janeiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Couture doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Janeiro. #SUB2#
Janeiro is working for a submission of some sort.
Janeiro moves into full mount! Couture won't be happy about that!
You get the feeling that Couture really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB2#
Janeiro working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Couture looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Janeiro! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). De Janeiro!
De Janeiro spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Highland Games 218
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Janeiro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harding defends well and Janeiro ends up having to push Harding into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Janeiro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding throws the left hand but Janeiro avoids the punch easily.
Janeiro feints the counter takedown.
Harding stuns Janeiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Janeiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Janeiro moves out of range as Harding strikes.
Janeiro with the counter takedown but Harding avoids it easily.
Harding throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Janeiro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Harding! #SUB2#
Janeiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB2#
Janeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harding is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Janeiro is controlling him well.
Harding knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Janeiro on the ground.#SUB2#
Janeiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harding is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harding wants to get back to his feet but Janeiro drags him back down.#SUB2#
Janeiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Janeiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harding is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB2#
Janeiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Janeiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Janeiro has an Americana. Harding didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Janeiro is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Janeiro hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). De Janeiro!
De Janeiro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Bush closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Janeiro quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Bush wants to work for an arm triangle but Janeiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Janeiro looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bush thows a huge punch but Janeiro dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Bush seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Janeiro's thigh. Janeiro counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Janeiro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bush throws an elbow that misses. Janeiro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bush's guard. Nice move by Janeiro!#REVR##T1#
Bush looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bush trying to control the position here.
Janeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Bush is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bush escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Janeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Janeiro postures up.
Janeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Bush is retaining full guard.
Bush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Janeiro is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Janeiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bush has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Janeiro has managed to get both his arms back between Bush's legs - danger averted.
Janeiro won't allow Bush to sweep him here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Janeiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Janeiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Janeiro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bush dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Bush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bush pushing down on Janeiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bush is pressing down on Janeiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Janeiro is holding on for now.
Janeiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bush scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Janeiro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bush is working for a kimura but Janeiro is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB2#
Bush is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Janeiro has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bush is looking for a kimura here.
Bush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bush missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Bush is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Janeiro has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bush is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Janeiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bush works his way into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bush is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Janeiro can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bush dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Bush clinches up with Janeiro and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Janeiro tries to sprawl but Bush drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Bush. #SUB2#
Bush is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Janeiro is just riding it out for now. Bush eventually gives up the hold.
Bush passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Janeiro!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush landing strikes from the mount and Janeiro is in trouble!
Bush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB2#
Bush goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Janeiro is on top in guard.
Janeiro preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Bush looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Bush has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Janeiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bush keeping full guard, as Janeiro tries to pass.
Bush trying to keep a closed guard but Janeiro is proving a slippery customer.
Janeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Janeiro won't allow Bush to sweep him here.
Janeiro passes Bush's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Janeiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Janeiro is looking for submissions but instead, Bush has regained full guard.
Bush looking for a sweep. Not yet Bush, not yet.
Janeiro wants to pass the guard but Bush is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janeiro is looking to advance position but Bush has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SUB2#
Bush moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Janeiro has worked his arm free - good work by Janeiro!
#T3##SUB2#
Bush is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Janeiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Bush tries for a kimura but Janeiro is defending well.
Janeiro is looking for a sweep.
Janeiro defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Bush tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bush throwing strikes but Janeiro manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SUB#
Janeiro is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bush looks calm but he's in trouble here. Janeiro gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bush is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Janeiro lets go of the hold and Bush can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). De Janeiro!
A relieved looking De Janeiro 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:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Blood and De Janeiro. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Richard Blood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; De Janeiro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blood gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blood (2) vs (0) Janeiro
Blood seems to be looking for submissions.
Janeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Janeiro sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blood controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood wants to pass the guard but Janeiro is defending well.
Still in half guard, Blood seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Janeiro keeps working.
Still in half guard, Blood seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Janeiro for as long as he can get away with.
Blood working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Janeiro's thigh. Janeiro counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Janeiro is keeping the position for now.
Blood trying to control but Janeiro is working from the bottom.
Blood is looking to advance position but Janeiro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blood (2) vs (4) Janeiro
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janeiro goes for an armbar but Blood turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Blood. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (4) vs (4) Janeiro
Blood pushes down on Janeiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blood wants to pass the guard but Janeiro is defending well.
Blood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Janeiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blood wants to free his trapped foot but Janeiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blood in particular looking to stall.
Blood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Janeiro is just riding it out for now. Blood eventually gives up the hold.
Janeiro is staying active underneath Blood, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blood in particular looking to stall.
Blood'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.
Blood moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (7) vs (4) Janeiro
You can see the frustration on Janeiro's face as Blood controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blood has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blood tries for a kimura but Janeiro is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blood gets to mount! Janeiro was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blood (9) vs (4) Janeiro
Blood goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Janeiro turns into him and now he's in Blood's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (9) vs (6) Janeiro
Janeiro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blood dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (11) vs (6) Janeiro
Blood stays in close to Janeiro's body and controls the position.
Janeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blood is stalling in the full guard.
Blood is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Janeiro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Janeiro has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (11) vs (8) Janeiro
Janeiro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blood is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blood has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (13) vs (8) Janeiro
Janeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Janeiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Blood looking to pass the guard.
Blood advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (16) vs (8) Janeiro
Blood advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blood (18) vs (8) Janeiro
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blood goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Janeiro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (18) vs (10) Janeiro
Janeiro looking to pass the guard.
Janeiro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blood dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (20) vs (10) Janeiro
Blood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blood passes Janeiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blood not doing much here.
Blood works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (23) vs (10) Janeiro
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Blood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Janeiro is looking to escape.
Blood fails to take his opponent's back.
Blood is working hard here to advance position.
Blood goes for an armbar but Janeiro turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Janeiro. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (23) vs (12) Janeiro
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Janeiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blood manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Janeiro has Blood in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (25) vs (12) Janeiro
Blood is stalling in the full guard.
Our spies down at at ~T~ Troid - Gym inform us that Janeiro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Blood looking to sit in guard and control but Janeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (25) vs (14) Janeiro
Janeiro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blood looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blood looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blood! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blood (29) vs (14) Janeiro
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Janeiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Blood works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (32) vs (14) Janeiro
Blood takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blood takes Janeiro's back. Score +3 for taking back: Blood (35) vs (14) Janeiro
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Blood has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Janeiro's body.
Blood looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Janeiro is controlling Blood 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (35) vs (16) Janeiro
Janeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Janeiro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blood looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blood looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blood! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blood (39) vs (16) Janeiro
And that's the end of the fight!
Blood takes the fight on points by 39 to 16.
Richard Blood 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:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ville Marakatti and De Janeiro. Marakatti's entrance music is Beyoncé - Halo. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ville Marakatti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; De Janeiro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marakatti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Janeiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marakatti (4) vs (0) Janeiro
Marakatti is trying to get an arm triangle but Janeiro is defending well.
Janeiro tries to buck Marakatti off but Marakatti is having none of it.
Marakatti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Janeiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marakatti wants to take a breather but Janeiro manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Marakatti.
Marakatti forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marakatti trying to control from Janeiro's half guard. Janeiro has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janeiro keeping moving, preventing Marakatti from controlling successfully.
Janeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marakatti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marakatti wants to control from the top but Janeiro keeps moving.
Marakatti content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Janeiro has locked up a guillotine! Janeiro's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Marakatti is holding on here and Janeiro must be using up a lot of energy. Marakatti has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Janeiro gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). De Janeiro!
An out of breath De Janeiro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Stelling falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Janeiro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stelling ! #SUB#
Janeiro has hold of Stelling 's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Stelling tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Janeiro cranks the arm and Stelling screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Stelling , who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). De Janeiro!
An out of breath De Janeiro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jack Stelling was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't Worries Fans, I Will Come Back And Win For My UK Fans'.
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Event:
Highland Games 201
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Janeiro gets tackled into the cage by Perez. Perez maintains the clinch.
Perez struggles to land a body shot inside as Janeiro controls his hands.
Perez can't find room to land a body shot as Janeiro controls the action.
Perez misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Perez's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Janeiro pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Perez has gone for a leg lock! Janeiro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Perez's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Janeiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Perez has control of Janeiro's left arm, preventing Janeiro from doing any damage.
Perez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Janeiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Perez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Perez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Janeiro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Perez dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Janeiro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Perez looking to pass the guard.
Perez looking to sit in guard and control but Janeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Perez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Perez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Janeiro is keeping the position for now.
Perez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Janeiro's head.
Perez trying to control but Janeiro is working from the bottom. #T2#
Perez throwing strikes but missing.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Janeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Perez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Janeiro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Janeiro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Janeiro! #REVB##SUB2#
Janeiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Janeiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Perez is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Perez struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Janeiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Perez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Janeiro tries for a kimura but Perez is defending well. #SUB2#
Janeiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Janeiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Janeiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Janeiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Perez, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Perez tries to bench press Janeiro off him but Janeiro keeps the position.
Perez regains half guard.#SUB2#
Janeiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Perez trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Janeiro is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Janeiro seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perez manages to get to full guard.
Janeiro pushes down on Perez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
De Janeiro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Perez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Perez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Perez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Janeiro dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Perez is trying to control the position but Janeiro postures up.
Janeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Perez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Janeiro defends it easily.#SUB#
Perez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Janeiro defends well.
Janeiro stopping the sweep attempt from Perez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Janeiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Janeiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Perez 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.#SUB2#
Janeiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Perez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Janeiro has Perez in his guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Janeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perez defends it easily.
Perez trying to control but Janeiro is working from the bottom.
Perez trying to move into half guard but instead Janeiro has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB2#
Janeiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Perez looking to control.
Janeiro preventing the sweep. #T2#
Perez controls Janeiro momentarily but Janeiro frees himself. #SUB2#
Janeiro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Perez has his foot on Janeiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Janeiro works his way back into a safe position though.
Janeiro preventing the sweep.
Perez is working hard here to advance position.
Janeiro works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Janeiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Perez is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Perez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Janeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Janeiro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Perez wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Janeiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Perez controls Janeiro momentarily but Janeiro frees himself.
Perez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Janeiro is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Janeiro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Perez dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Our spies down at at ~T~ Troid - Gym inform us that Janeiro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Perez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Janeiro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Janeiro has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Janeiro advances to half guard.
Perez is looking for a sweep. Janeiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Janeiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Perez is defending against the submission attempts here by Janeiro.
#SUB2#
Janeiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Perez defends it well.
Perez moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Perez has his foot on Janeiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Janeiro works his way back into a safe position though.
Perez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Perez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Perez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Janeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Janeiro drops back looking for a leg! Perez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Perez manages to kick Janeiro off! Janeiro jumps back into Perez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but De Janeiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Perez has closed the distance and engaged Janeiro in a clinch.
Perez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Perez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Perez is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Janeiro manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Perez looking to improve position, pressing down on Janeiro's thigh with his hand. Janeiro seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Perez paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Perez's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Janeiro picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). De Janeiro!
During a confident post fight interview, De Janeiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Highland Games 193
Date: Jul 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Dickens throws a hook but Janeiro blocks it.
Janeiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dickens.
Janeiro feints the counter takedown.
Dickens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dickens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dickens misses with a hook. Janeiro ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Dickens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Janeiro feints the counter takedown.
Dickens throws a series of punches but Janeiro moves out of range.
Janeiro with the counter takedown but Dickens avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Dickens misses the target.
Dickens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oliver Dickens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickens throws an overhand right that lands on Janeiro's shoulder, as Janeiro tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Janeiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dickens throws out the jab.
Dickens throws a shot from downtown. Janeiro moves away and avoids it.
Dickens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Janeiro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Janeiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Janeiro seems to be working for a kimura but Dickens defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Janeiro is looking for a kimura but Dickens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Janeiro to get the leverage.
Janeiro is pressing down on Dickens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dickens is holding on for now.
Janeiro is thwarting Dickens's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Janeiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dickens is just riding it out for now. Janeiro eventually gives up the hold.
Dickens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Janeiro is working away from the top position though.
Dickens is looking for a sweep. Janeiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Dickens slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dickens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dickens looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Janeiro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dickens looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dickens looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dickens! #REVR#
Dickens working the head and body with strikes.
Dickens working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dickens grinds an elbow into Janeiro's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickens cracks Janeiro with a big elbow.
Dickens throws an elbow but Janeiro slips to the side and avoids it well.
Janeiro dodges the ground and pound from Dickens.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dickens working the head and body with strikes.
Dickens is chipping away with strikes.
Dickens lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dickens grinds an elbow into Janeiro's temple.
Dickens cracks Janeiro with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dickens scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Janeiro is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Dickens can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Dickens!
Oliver Dickens tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Highland Games 190
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Luiz moves into the clinch successfully.
Luiz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luiz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Luiz.
Luiz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Janeiro jumps guard but Luiz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Luiz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Luiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luiz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Janeiro blocks an uppercut.
Janeiro prevents a body shot from Luiz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luiz scores with a shot to the side of Janeiro's head.
Luiz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Janeiro backwards.
Luiz has a couple of punches blocked by Janeiro.
Luiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luiz misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Luiz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Janeiro tries to pull guard but Luiz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Luiz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Janeiros head.
Janeiro is trying to pull guard but Luiz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fernando Luiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of De Janeiro.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luiz.
A short left from Luiz.
Luiz has a couple of punches blocked by Janeiro.
Janeiro jumps guard but Luiz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Luiz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Janeiro backwards.
Luiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Janeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Luiz gets through Janeiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luiz.
Luiz misses with a body punch.
Janeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Luiz to keep the fight standing.
Luiz pushes Janeiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luiz gets through Janeiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luiz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Janeiro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Luiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luiz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Luiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Janeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luiz wants to pass the guard but Janeiro is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Janeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Luiz is posturing up here but Janeiro has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Luiz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Luiz has to tap! Slick submission there by Janeiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). De Janeiro!
De Janeiro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Highland Games 188
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Saraev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Janeiro is trying to defend but Saraev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saraev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Saraev trying to mount his opponent but Janeiro defends it.
Saraev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saraev slips a nice elbow through Janeiro's hands, connecting with Janeiro's forehead.
Saraev wants to control but Janeiro is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Janeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saraev is trying to control. Janeiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Saraev passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saraev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Janeiro hang on?
Saraev throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Saraev trying to control but Janeiro is having none of it.
Janeiro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Saraev controlling the position easily from mount.
Janeiro is bucking up trying to escape but Saraev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Saraev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Janeiro is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janeiro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Saraev 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.#T3#
Saraev controlling the position.#SUB#
Janeiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saraev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Janeiro has Saraev in his guard.#REVB#
Janeiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saraev is in close to Janeiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saraev trying to control the position from guard on top but Janeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saraev chips away with some ground and pound.
Saraev throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Saraev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saraev throwing strikes but missing.
Saraev looking to pass the guard.
Saraev throwing strikes from guard but Janeiro blocks nicely.
Saraev lands a couple of elbows.
Saraev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saraev wants to control from the top but Janeiro keeps moving.
Saraev with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razval Saraev dominated that 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.
#R2##TD2#
Janeiro tries to sprawl but Saraev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Razval Saraev has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Janeiro actively working from the bottom here.
Saraev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Janeiro's head.
Janeiro is looking for a sweep. Saraev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saraev trying to control the action but Janeiro is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Saraev seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraev thows a huge punch but Janeiro dodges it nicely.
Saraev lands strikes from half guard.
Saraev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Janeiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saraev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Saraev working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Saraev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Saraev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Saraev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Saraev is looking to take a break and control but Janeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saraev throws a strike but Janeiro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Saraev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saraev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saraev looks to score with a jab to the body but Janeiro is just out of range.
Janeiro attempts a counter takedown but Saraev avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Saraev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Janeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saraev wants to control from the top but Janeiro keeps moving.
Saraev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Saraev chips away with some ground and pound.
Saraev landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Janeiro is rocked!
Saraev arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Janeiro's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Razval Saraev!
Razval Saraev very nearly forgot to thank Highland Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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