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Event:
CCR 28
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Caerwyn.
Ademaj shoots in for a takedown but Caerwyn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Caerwyn clinches.
Ademaj is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Caerwyn is defending well.
Ademaj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caerwyn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ademaj avoids it.
Caerwyn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ademaj.
Ademaj managing to block the knees to the body from Caerwyn.
Ademaj goes for a takedown in the clinch but Caerwyn prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altin Ademaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ademaj takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ademaj managing to block the knees to the body from Caerwyn.
#T1#
Caerwyn missing with knees to the body.
Ademaj tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Caerwyn smiles and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Ademaj blocks the low kick.
Caerwyn connects with a solid leg kick.
Caerwyn tries to clinch but Ademaj moves out of range. #CL2#
Caerwyn clinches with his opponent.
Caerwyn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ademaj.
Caerwyn working Ademaj over with knees to the body.
Caerwyn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Ademaj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caerwyn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
Ademaj stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Caerwyn.
Ademaj checks a low kick from Caerwyn.
Caerwyn leaves Ademaj with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ademaj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caerwyn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ademaj appears to be looking for a big counter.
Caerwyn is looking to score with low kicks.
Ademaj shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Caerwyn as he avoids it easily.
Caerwyn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ademaj. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caerwyn misses with an uppercut
and Ademaj counters with a left and a right that stings Caerwyn.
Ademaj checks a low kick from Caerwyn.
Caerwyn lands with a hook. Ademaj tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Luciano Caerwyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ademaj stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Caerwyn.
A cross from Caerwyn lands.#T3#
Ademaj shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Caerwyn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good work by Ademaj as he checks the leg kick.
Ademaj fires out a quick counter leg kick but Caerwyn just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Caerwyn drives through and clinches with Ademaj against the cage.
Ademaj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caerwyn tries to work over Ademaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ademaj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caerwyn tries to land knees in the clinch but Ademaj avoids the damage to the body.
Caerwyn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ademaj.
Caerwyn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ademaj.
Caerwyn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ademaj's face.
#T4#
Ademaj on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Caerwyn trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Ademaj manages to break the clinch.
Caerwyn scores with a decent looking hook.
Caerwyn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Caerwyn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Caerwyn!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ademaj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caerwyn.
Caerwyn looks winded!
Caerwyn looks to land a right hand but Ademaj moved out of range.
Caerwyn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ademaj.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ademaj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Caerwyn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Ademaj has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ademaj wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from Caerwyn.
Caerwyn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ademaj.
#BC#
Ademaj manages to break the clinch.
Caerwyn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caerwyn connects with a solid leg kick.
Caerwyn throws a right hand that Ademaj ducks under and follows up with a left that Ademaj also avoids with ease.
Ademaj is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luciano Caerwyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ademaj managing to block the knees to the body from Caerwyn.
Caerwyn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Caerwyn is pressed up against the cage. Ademaj has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Caerwyn down to the mat. Caerwyn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altin Ademaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ademaj tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Caerwyn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Caerwyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Ademaj takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ademaj slips under a jab.
Caerwyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caerwyn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ademaj is out of range and Caerwyn settles back down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ademaj. #T2#
A big left from Caerwyn misses.
Caerwyn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ademaj walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luciano Caerwyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caerwyn misses with a low kick.
Caerwyn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ademaj or perhaps it was just good defense by Caerwyn, which made it look bad.
An inside leg kick lands from Caerwyn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ademaj drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Caerwyn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ademaj.
That kick from Caerwyn tenderised Ademaj's leg. Ademaj is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ademaj shoots for a double leg takedown but Caerwyn sprawls well. He's pushed Ademaj's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Caerwyn with the counter takedown but Ademaj avoids it easily.#T3#
Caerwyn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ademaj. Ademaj circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Caerwyn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Caerwyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ademaj.
Caerwyn wants to land a leg kick but Ademaj is out of range.
Ademaj gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Caerwyn connects with an inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ademaj.
Caerwyn leaves Ademaj with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Caerwyn tests Ademaj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ademaj misses with a body kick.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Caerwyn.
That kick from Caerwyn tenderised Ademaj's leg. Ademaj is trying to keep his angry face on.
Caerwyn throws a leg kick that misses.
Caerwyn cracks Ademaj with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Ademaj as he checks the leg kick.
Caerwyn should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ademaj checks a low kick from Caerwyn.
Caerwyn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Caerwyn throws a series of strikes that have Ademaj backpedaling.
#ROC2#
Ademaj is rocked!
Caerwyn scoring well with a low kick there.
Caerwyn missing with a left hand there. Ademaj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ademaj went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good leg kick by Caerwyn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ademaj takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Altin Ademaj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ademaj changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Caerwyn tries to avoid it but Ademaj manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Caerwyn to the ground. Caerwyn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ademaj rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caerwyn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Caerwyn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Caerwyn motions for Ademaj to come forward. Caerwyn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Caerwyn as Ademaj shoots in.
Caerwyn loads up on a big right hand but Ademaj slips the punch.
Caerwyn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ademaj has time to react.
Caerwyn cracks Ademaj with an open hand slap.
Caerwyn is looking to slow Ademaj down with leg kicks.
Ademaj moves out of range as Caerwyn strikes.
Caerwyn misses with a looping right.
Ademaj tries to clinch but Caerwyn moves out of range.
Caerwyn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Caerwyn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caerwyn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Caerwyn slaps away a takedown attempt from Ademaj, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Caerwyn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Caerwyn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ademaj fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Caerwyn avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altin Ademaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caerwyn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ademaj shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Caerwyn pinned against the cage. Caerwyn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice straight punches there by Caerwyn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Caerwyn.
Caerwyn scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Caerwyn cracks the inside of Ademaj's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Caerwyn, right into the meat.
Nice sprawl there from Caerwyn as Ademaj shoots in.
A slapping leg kick lands for Caerwyn.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Caerwyn.
Caerwyn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ademaj.
Nice sprawl there from Caerwyn as Ademaj shoots in.
Ademaj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caerwyn.
Ademaj throws a big counter combination but Caerwyn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ademaj on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caerwyn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Caerwyn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ademaj on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Caerwyn feints and then cracks Ademaj's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ademaj down.
Ademaj chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Caerwyn can pounce on him.
#T3##CL2#
Caerwyn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ademaj on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ademaj avoiding damage as Caerwyn throws knees to the body.
Caerwyn prevents the takedown attempt.
Ademaj is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Caerwyn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ademaj avoids it.#BC#
Ademaj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ademaj takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ademaj ducks under a wild hook from Caerwyn.
Ademaj is looking to counter the offense by Caerwyn and move into the clinch.
Ademaj checks a low kick from Caerwyn.
As Caerwyn tries to get set, Ademaj tries to push him back and clinch up but Caerwyn manages to avoid the attempt.
Ademaj fails with the takedown.#T4#
Caerwyn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ademaj's head backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Caerwyn.
Ademaj shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Caerwyn but Caerwyn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Caerwyn with the counter takedown but Ademaj avoids it easily.
Caerwyn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ademaj's head backwards.
Nice takedown defense from Caerwyn. No joy for Ademaj on that attempt.
Ademaj looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Caerwyn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Caerwyn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caerwyn misses with a two punch combination.
Altin Ademaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Ademaj misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luciano Caerwyn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Caerwyn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 25:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano Caerwyn!
Luciano Caerwyn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
CCR 22
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Ademaj with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blanket ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ademaj is breathing heavily.
Ademaj avoids the head kick by Blanket.
Blanket looks for a takedown but Ademaj sprawls well.
Blanket pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ademaj went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ademaj is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blanket tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Ademaj scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Blanket manages to get back to half guard.
Blanket throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Blanket manages to get to full guard.
Blanket is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Blanket looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blanket missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Blanket works his way into side control.
Blanket tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Blanket has hold of Ademaj's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ademaj seems comfortable defending it but Blanket has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ademaj is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ademaj is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Blanket couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wet Blanket!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Ademaj shoots in for a takedown but Banger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ademaj.
Banger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ademaj avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banger lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Ademaj falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hanger Banger!
Hanger Banger 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Ademaj decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pacheco is looking to control Ademaj's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pacheco avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Pacheco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pacheco is trying to stand up here but Ademaj is controlling him well.
Pacheco wants to improve his position but Ademaj is controlling well.
Ademaj wants to take a breather but Pacheco is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pacheco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ademaj is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco wants to control but Ademaj passes into side.
Pacheco struggling a bit here.
Pacheco bucks up and tries to throw Ademaj off but instead Ademaj has got his back!#T1#
Ademaj is trying to stick to Pacheco's back but Pacheco is turning into Ademaj. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ademaj's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pacheco.
Pacheco throws a strike but Ademaj rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ademaj postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ademaj working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Pacheco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ademaj cracks Pacheco with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Pacheco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Pacheco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ademaj gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Pacheco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Pacheco keeping moving, preventing Ademaj from controlling successfully.
Ademaj's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Pacheco is looking for a triangle but Ademaj pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Pacheco working for a triangle but Ademaj defends it easily.
Pacheco is breathing heavily.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pacheco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ademaj defends it easily.#SUB#
Pacheco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ademaj is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Pacheco keeping moving, preventing Ademaj from controlling successfully.
Pacheco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ademaj controls the pace.
Ademaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pacheco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ademaj is aware though and is defending well.
Pacheco keeping moving, preventing Ademaj from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ademaj darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ademaj is trying to control. Pacheco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ademaj tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pacheco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Pacheco wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Pacheco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ademaj is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ademaj is trying to control the action in half guard but Pacheco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pacheco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Pacheco is looking for a triangle but Ademaj pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ademaj wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altin Ademaj 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#
Ademaj scores with a takedown into Pacheco's guard.#SUB#
Ademaj avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Pacheco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ademaj engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Pacheco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ademaj doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ademaj manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ademaj avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pacheco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacheco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ademaj controls the pace.#SUB#
Pacheco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ademaj throwing strikes from guard but Pacheco blocks nicely.
Ademaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ademaj shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Pacheco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pacheco is looking for a sweep. Ademaj is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Ademaj stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Ademaj feints and as Pacheco raises his hands in defense, Ademaj changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3##SUB#
Ademaj avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ademaj is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Pacheco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ademaj defends it easily.
Pacheco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ademaj controls the pace.
Pacheco keeping moving, preventing Ademaj from controlling successfully.
Pacheco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Pacheco is looking for a triangle but Ademaj pushes his legs off easily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Pacheco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ademaj doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ademaj manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ademaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simon Pacheco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ademaj bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ademaj taking a breather here.
A control attempt from Pacheco but he's now mounted!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ademaj avoids the attempt from Pacheco to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altin Ademaj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pacheco misses with a double jab
and Ademaj counters with a left and a right that stings Pacheco.
Pacheco tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Pacheco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ademaj to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pacheco has momentary wrist control but Ademaj slips an elbow through the middle.
Ademaj has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ademaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pacheco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ademaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pacheco is looking for a triangle but Ademaj pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
Pacheco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ademaj can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Pacheco is looking for a triangle but Ademaj pushes his legs off easily.
Ademaj content to stall in guard here.
Pacheco keeping moving, preventing Ademaj from controlling successfully.
Ademaj controls from within his opponent's guard.
Altin Ademaj has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Ademaj stands up from Pacheco's guard - Ademaj perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pacheco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ademaj throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Ademaj shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ademaj was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pacheco tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Pacheco defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pacheco trying to get back to his feet but Ademaj is in full control for now. #T3#
Ademaj wants to control but Pacheco is keeping busy.
Ademaj has Pacheco flattened out and is raining down punches.
A lull in the action here.
Pacheco just trying to survive but Ademaj is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pacheco trying to get back to his feet but Ademaj is in full control for now.
Ademaj trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pacheco doesn't escape.
Will Ademaj go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T4#
Pacheco is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pacheco is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pacheco wants to control his opponent's hands but Ademaj gets his hands free.
Pacheco wants to escape the position.
Pacheco is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon Pacheco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Altin Ademaj is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ES#
Pacheco is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Ademaj off. It looks like it's working - Ademaj slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Pacheco displaying calm under pressure there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Altin Ademaj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ademaj has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altin Ademaj!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ademaj as he avoids it easily.
Ademaj misses with the combination.
Ademaj pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Costa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Costa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Ademaj counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Ademaj breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Ademaj does no damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Costa has eaten all the pies!
Ademaj shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costa shoots for a takedown but Ademaj saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ademaj appears to be looking for a big counter.
Altin Ademaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Costa.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt - Ademaj sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Ademaj is looking to counter with a body kick.
Costa looks to clinch
and Ademaj counters with a two punch combo.
Ademaj stuffs the takedown.
Costa with a poor takedown #CL#
and Ademaj counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ademaj.
Costa misses with a knee strike.
Costa looks winded!
Costa has Ademaj pressed against the cage, preventing Ademaj from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Costa landing knees to the body.
Costa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Costa lands with a left to the head.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Ademaj avoids it by throwing Costa back against the cage.
Costa goes for a takedown attempt but Ademaj pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Costa tries to clinch up but Ademaj circles away and keeps his distance.
Ademaj wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Costa shoots for a takedown but Ademaj saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Ademaj swats away the attempt to clinch by Costa.#TD#
Ademaj shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Costa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ademaj slows the pace down.
Ademaj working the ground and pound from side control.
Costa prevents Ademaj from improving position.
Ademaj trying to control the position but Costa is working away. #T4#
Costa keeps Ademaj under control for a moment.#SU#
Ademaj decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Ademaj gets tackled into the cage by Costa. Costa maintains the clinch.
Costa tries to pull guard but Ademaj forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Costa jumps guard but Ademaj turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altin Ademaj dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ademaj has a takedown stuffed.
Ademaj stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ademaj wants it to stay on the feet.
Costa is looking to clinch. #TD#
Ademaj feints and as Costa raises his hands in defense, Ademaj changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ademaj won't allow Costa to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ademaj wanted to stand there but Costa had control of the position.
Ademaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ademaj sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been hearing that Ademaj has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ademaj'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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Costa tries to land a front kick but Ademaj steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Ademaj looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Costa!#SU#
Ademaj decides to stand back up. #T2#
A combination from Ademaj does no damage.
Costa feints the counter takedown.
Costa dives in for a single leg takedown but Ademaj sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Costa gets caught napping as Ademaj dives in and scores a takedown. Costa manages to retain guard.
Ademaj is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ademaj wanted to stand there but Costa had control of the position. #SU#
Ademaj decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Diego Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
Costa rushes Ademaj and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Costa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Costa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Costa wants to stand up but Ademaj is controlling him.
Costa is breathing heavily.
Costa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ademaj is one step ahead there.
Ademaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ademaj slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Costa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Costa controls Ademaj momentarily but Ademaj frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costa is looking to clinch but Ademaj is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altin Ademaj dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ademaj or perhaps it was just good defense by Costa, which made it look bad.
Altin Ademaj is winning the standup battle so far.
Costa misses with a combination
and Ademaj counters with a three punch combo that has Costa backing up. Costa nods at Ademaj to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Costa instigates a clinch.
Costa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ademaj just stands there and leans against the cage.
Costa jumps guard but Ademaj stands there with Costa around his waist. Costa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ademaj is trying to drag Costa to the mat but Costa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ademaj has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Costa after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altin Ademaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Costa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ademaj gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Ademaj breaks from the clinch.
Ademaj tries for a takedown but Costa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Costa wants to clinch.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ademaj shoots for a takedown but Costa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Costa tries to clinch up.
Costa scores with a kick to the body.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt - Ademaj sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Ademaj feints and as Costa raises his hands in defense, Ademaj changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Costa kicks Ademaj off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Costa misses with a combination
and Ademaj counters with a three punch combo that has Costa backing up. Costa nods at Ademaj to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Costa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ademaj tries to avoid it but Costa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ademaj to the ground. Ademaj escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ademaj throws a big counter combination but Costa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Ademaj throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Costa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ademaj is in Costa's guard.
Costa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ademaj showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Costa is trying to keep Ademaj in close.
#T4##SU#
Ademaj stands up and waves to Costa to follow him.
Ademaj throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ademaj shoots for a double leg takedown but Costa sprawls well. He's pushed Ademaj's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Costa tries to clinch up but Ademaj circles away and keeps his distance.
Ademaj went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa scores with a nice body kick.
Costa misses with a low kick.
Diego Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Altin Ademaj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Ademaj shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Costa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Altin Ademaj showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ademaj, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altin Ademaj!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Guzman forces Ademaj back against the cage and clinches.
Guzman fails to pull guard.
Guzman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Guzman breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Ademaj takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Ademaj works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guzman controlling Ademaj's posture.
Guzman wants to stand up but Ademaj is controlling him. #T1#
Ademaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Guzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guzman controlling Ademaj's posture.
Guzman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guzman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ademaj manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ademaj is trying to hold Guzman in close to prevent damage but Guzman has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Guzman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ademaj trying to control here.
Guzman controlling the pace.
Guzman drops an elbow to the side of Ademaj's head.
Guzman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Guzman trying to control the pace. #T3#
Guzman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Guzman connects with a nice short shot to Ademaj's temple.
Guzman controlling the pace.
Guzman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ademaj defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Guzman misses with a jab to the body
letting Ademaj counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Ademaj looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Guzman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Guzman is staying active underneath Ademaj, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Guzman is trying to maintain the position but Ademaj is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guzman is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guzman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Guzman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Guzman continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hugo Guzman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ademaj moves in looking to clinch but Guzman pushes him off.
Guzman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ademaj counters with a left and a right that stings Guzman.
Sloppy strikes from Guzman. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Ademaj closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ademaj has control of an arm but Guzman manages to advance to Ademaj's back!
Ademaj rolls, trying to escape but Guzman keeps control of the position.
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!
Ademaj looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ademaj is trying to stand back up. #T1#
Guzman avoiding Ademaj 's attempts to control his hands.
Guzman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ademaj.
Guzman throws strikes from the back but Ademaj rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Ademaj.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Guzman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Guzman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Guzman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Ademaj looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guzman is one step ahead there.
Hugo Guzman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guzman lands a couple of digs.
Guzman wants to stand but Ademaj is controlling his posture from full guard.
Guzman scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Guzman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ademaj has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guzman has managed to get both his arms back between Ademaj's legs - danger averted.#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.
Ademaj being controlled here, momentarily.
Guzman is in close to Ademaj's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Guzman scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guzman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hugo Guzman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ademaj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hugo Guzman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Guzman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ademaj looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Guzman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guzman seems keen to control Ademaj's posture.
Guzman looking to control.
Guzman seems keen to control Ademaj's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guzman wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
Guzman pushes Ademaj off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1##TD#
Guzman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ademaj wants to sweep but no luck.
Ademaj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guzman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ademaj takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guzman is looking to stand up but Ademaj won't let him.
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.
Guzman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ademaj looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Guzman stays in close to Ademaj's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guzman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ademaj paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Ademaj throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Guzman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ademaj is in Guzman's guard.
Ademaj won't allow Guzman to sweep him here.
Guzman pulls Ademaj in close to his closed guard and prevents Ademaj from doing any damage or advancing position.
Guzman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ademaj is one step ahead there.
Guzman pulls Ademaj in close to prevent any damage. #T3##SUB#
Guzman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ademaj defends it easily.
Ademaj wants to stand but Guzman has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #ES#
Guzman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Ademaj decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Guzman is trying to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ademaj working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T4##SUB#
Guzman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guzman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#ES#
Guzman has his feet on Ademaj's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Guzman rushes Ademaj and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Ademaj pulls guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Guzman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guzman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Guzman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Ademaj scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stafford pushes Ademaj away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ademaj gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Stafford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ademaj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stafford keeps working.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
You can see the frustration on Stafford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stafford could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ademaj trying to control the action but Stafford is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T1#
Stafford tries to escape but Ademaj is in control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ademaj throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stafford tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ademaj is in Stafford's guard.
Ademaj stopping the sweep attempt from Stafford.
Ademaj prevents Stafford from getting back to his feet.
Stafford trying to control the position here.
Stafford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ademaj is controlling him. #T2#
Ademaj throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stafford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ademaj sitting in guard, not really doing much.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ademaj trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stafford's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Stafford shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
Stafford thows a huge punch but Ademaj dodges it nicely.
Stafford sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ademaj defending well though.
Stafford throws a strike but Ademaj avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stafford throwing strikes from guard but Ademaj blocks nicely.
Ademaj is trying to hold Stafford in close to prevent damage but Stafford has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ademaj looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ademaj tries to roll over but Stafford keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stafford seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ademaj for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Altin Ademaj will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stafford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Ademaj fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stafford to the ground. Ademaj is now in Stafford's guard.
Stafford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ademaj is controlling him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stafford holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ademaj prevents Stafford from getting back to his feet.
Stafford trying to control the position here. #T1#
Ademaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Stafford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Stafford looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Ademaj is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2##TD#
Stafford tightens his grip and picks Ademaj up, before dumping him to the ground. Ademaj manages to land in guard.
Ademaj is trying to control the position but Stafford postures up.
Stafford slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Stafford works over Ademaj with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stafford sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Ademaj looking for a guillotine here but Stafford defends easily.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stafford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Ademaj clinches. #TD2#
Stafford is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ademaj is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stafford to the mat. Stafford regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ademaj is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stafford has his hands on Ademaj's head, controlling the position.
Stafford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altin Ademaj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Stafford 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.
Stafford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stafford working some strikes from top position.
Stafford seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ademaj pulls Stafford in close to prevent any damage.
Ademaj is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD#
Stafford drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ademaj wants to get back to his feet but Stafford passes into half guard.
#T2##REVB#
Ademaj tries to kick Stafford off in order to stand up. Stafford Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Stafford controlling from side mount.
Stafford trying to control the position but Ademaj is working away. #T3#
Stafford throwing strikes but Ademaj manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Stafford trying to control but Ademaj flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Ademaj keeps control of the position as Stafford tries to break free.
Stafford turns into Ademaj and is now in his guard.
#T4#
Ademaj can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stafford controls the pace.
Ademaj looking to control.
Ademaj takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ademaj pulls Stafford in to control the position.
Stafford postures up in Ademaj's guard and throws a big left but Ademaj blocks it.
Stafford is looking to work some ground and pound but Ademaj has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ademaj being controlled here, momentarily.
Pedro Stafford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Altin Ademaj is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stafford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Stafford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ademaj has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altin Ademaj!
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