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Event:
CCR 47
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Gustav scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gustav definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Surprise walks into a stiff left hand from Gustav.
Gustav is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Surprise.
Carl Gustav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustav ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Surprise moves away.
Gustav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Surprise. Gustav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustav throwing a counter right hand but Surprise manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Surprise has Gustav up against the cage in a clinch.
Surprise misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gustav.
A nice left hand lands by Gustav.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustav lands a right hand. #BC#
Gustav escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Surprise darts in trying to clinch
and Gustav counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Gustav pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gustav lands a nice hook to Surprise's body. Surprise takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gustav connects with a crisp jab.
Surprise tries for a takedown but Gustav sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gustav tests Surprise's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gustav scores with a hook to the body. Surprise takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Surprise takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gustav throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Surprise sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Gustav.
Gustav jabs Surprise right on the nose. Surprise blinks but takes it well.
Gustav lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustav keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gustav lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gustav feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Surprises jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Surprise moves out of range of the strikes.
Surprise takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gustav! Surprise is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Gustav!
Carl Gustav looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I just wanna dance'.
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Event:
CCR 44
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Surprise changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chuvalo tries to avoid it but Surprise manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chuvalo to the ground. Chuvalo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chuvalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Surprise moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chuvalo slips under a jab.
Surprise shoots in for a takedown but Chuvalo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Surprise takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Surprise moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Surprise walks into a jab.
Surprise walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Surprise is rocked!
Chuvalo lands a brutal uppercut that launches Surprise off his feet! Surprise tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Chuvalo!
Post fight, George Chuvalo stared into the camera and said 'GET SOME!!!!!!!'.
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Event:
CCR 41
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Bastad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Surprise circles away.#TD#
Surprise gets caught napping as Bastad dives in and scores a takedown. Surprise manages to retain guard.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Surprise has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Surprise is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Bastad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Surprise defends well.
Surprise stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bastad swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bastad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Surprise postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surprise lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Surprise postures up and lands a big shot to Bastad's brow.
Surprise wants to control from the top but Bastad keeps moving.
Surprise working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Surprise postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bastad keeping moving, preventing Surprise from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bastad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Surprise gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Surprise postures up and lands a big shot to Bastad's brow.
Surprise pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastad is keeping the position for now.
Surprise is in close to Bastad's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Bastad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Surprise is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bastad looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Surprise passes into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bastad manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Bastad is thwarting Surprise's attempts to control the position.
Bastad wants to pass to mount but Surprise is defending the position.
Surprise is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bastad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bastad's back!#SUB2#
Surprise working for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastad wants to escape the position.
Bastad is trapped and Surprise is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Surprise landing with strikes.
Bastad tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Surprise is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bastad knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bastad for a finish.
Surprise lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Surprise trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bastad doesn't escape.
Surprise lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bastad hold on?!
#SUB2#
Bastad showing good submission defense here.
Surprise looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#SUB2#
Surprise is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bastad knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bastad for a finish.
Surprise is working the ground and pound. Can Bastad escape?#SUB2#
Bastad defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bastad looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Surprise is trying to stick to Bastad's back but Bastad is turning into Surprise. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Surprise's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bastad.
Surprise 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#
Surprise is nestled in close to Bastad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bastad moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Bastad working for a triangle but Surprise defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Bastad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Surprise defends well.
Surprise looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
WhatA Surprise dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Surprise leaves Bastad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bastad fails with the takedown
and Surprise connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Surprise scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bastad doesn't seem bothered though.
Surprise has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bastad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Surprise counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Bastad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Surprise moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Bastad has been cut.
Surprise jabs Bastad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bastad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Surprise finds it's way round the side to connect with Bastad's head.
Bastad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Surprise swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Surprise gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Surprise pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Surprise drops Bastad with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bastad looks back up at him and smiles so Surprise waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Bastad is rocked!
Surprise lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Surprise closes the distance and clinches.
Surprise lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Surprise.
#T1#
Surprise lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Surprise pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
WhatA Surprise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Surprise is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#
Chris Bastad's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Surprise has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Surprise obliges.
Surprise stalling against the cage.
Surprise unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Surprise lands an uppercut.
Surprise softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Surprise lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Surprise throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Surprise breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Surprise connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Bastad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Surprise drops Bastad with a huge uppercut! Bastad drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Surprise is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). WhatA Surprise!
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Event:
CCR 37
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Surprise takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Surprise misses with a takedown attempt - Juricic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Juricic is looking for a counter combo.
Juricic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Juricic lands with a shot to the body.
Jab by Juricic.
Nice shot lands for Juricic.
Juricic cracks Surprise with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Juricic misses with a wild combination.
A left lands for Juricic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Surprise shoots in looking for a takedown. Juricic tries to sprawl out of it but Surprise keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Juricic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Juricic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Surprise sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Surprise is looking to clinch.
Surprise throws a right and a left that both miss.
Juricic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal House in the buildup to the fight.
Surprise walks into a jab.
Surprise looks to land a combination but Juricic avoids it well.
Juricic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Surprise sprawls and moves away.
Surprise looks to clinch #KD#
and Juricic counters with a crisp one two that drops Surprise! Juricic thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Surprise to his feet! Surprise is in big trouble!
Juricic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Juricic lands the left hand.#ROC#
Surprise is rocked!
Surprise throws a lazy uppercut
and Juricic counters with a right hand from hell and Surprise is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andro Juricic!
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Event:
CCR 33
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Surprise fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adams, pushing him back against the cage.
Surprise is trying to push Adams away but Adams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Surprise.#CUT2#
It looks like Al Adams has been cut.
Adams taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Surprise.
A short right from Adams on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams.
Adams gets through Surprise's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adams is trying to stall.
Adams lands with a short shot to the head.
Surprise jumps guard but Adams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Adams taking a breather.
Adams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Surprise throws a head punch that misses.
Surprise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams scores with a shot to the side of Surprise's head.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Surprise's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adams.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Surprise has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Adams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Adams gets through Surprise's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adams keeps control of Surprise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Adams.
#BC2#
Surprise breaks the clinch.
Surprise wants to clinch.
Surprise scores with a jab to the head.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Adams.
Surprise tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Surprise can't do much from the bottom here.
Surprise might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Adams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Surprise is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Surprise keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surprise is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adams trying to control from half guard but Surprise is working away. #T3#
Surprise works his way to full guard. Good work.
Surprise trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Adams is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Surprise has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Adams is looking to defend but Surprise has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Adams! Surprise pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Adams taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). WhatA Surprise!
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Event:
CCR 29
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Surprise lands with a hook. Meida tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Surprise throws out a powerful jab.
Surprise 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.#CL2#
Surprise fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meida, pushing him back against the cage.
Meida is trying to pull guard but Surprise has him pressed against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Surprise 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.#TD#
Meida jumps guard and drags Surprise to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Surprise throws a big right hand that misses.
Surprise wants to pass the guard but Meida is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Surprise is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Surprise is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Meida is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Meida has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Meida stopping the sweep attempt from Surprise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surprise is trying to keep Meida in close.
#T1#
Meida wants to control from the top but Surprise keeps moving.
Meida stopping the sweep attempt from Surprise.
Meida wants to control from the top but Surprise keeps moving. #SUB#
Meida drops back looking for a leg! Surprise is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Surprise manages to kick Meida off! Meida jumps back into Surprise's guard.
Surprise looking to control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Surprise has eaten all the pies!
Meida trying to control but Surprise is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Meida is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Surprise is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Meida drops back, looking for a kneebar! Surprise looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Surprise looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Surprise! #REVB##SUB2#
Surprise looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Meida struggling a bit here.
Meida tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Surprise wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Surprise misses with the ground and pound.
Meida wants to control but Surprise postures up.#T3#
Surprise advances nicely into full mount.
Meida is in all sorts of trouble here.
Surprise wants to control the pace but Meida is squirming around nicely.
Meida holds on to Surprise as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Surprise throwing strikes here but Meida is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Meida is squirming around, avoiding Surprise's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Meida defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Surprise.
Meida sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Meida holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Surprise trying to control from half guard but Meida is working away.
Meida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Surprise perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Surprise is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meida is just riding it out for now. Surprise eventually gives up the hold.
Surprise wants to take a breather but Meida is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meida works his way to full guard. Good work.
Meida controlling the position.#SUB#
Meida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Surprise doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Surprise manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
WhatA Surprise dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Surprise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Surprise lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Meida gets tackled into the cage by Surprise. Surprise maintains the clinch.
Meida is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Surprise to keep the fight standing.
Surprise looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Surprise lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meida.
Meida tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Surprise just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Meida jumps guard.
Surprise passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Surprise thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meida manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Surprise works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1##SUB#
Meida drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Surprise manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Meida has Surprise in his guard.#REVB#
Meida is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Surprise wants to control from the top but Meida keeps moving. #SUB#
Meida working for a triangle but Surprise defends it easily.
Meida wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Surprise must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Surprise is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Meida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meida keeping moving, preventing Surprise from controlling successfully.
Surprise is pushing down on Meida's leg trying to pass to half guard. Meida is fighting to maintain full guard but Surprise has managed to sneak the leg through.
Surprise is trying to control the action in half guard but Meida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Surprise wants to work for an arm triangle but Meida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Surprise seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Meida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Meida gets back to full guard.
Surprise is fighting to break Meida's control of his arms but Meida is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Surprise accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meida is trying to control the position but Surprise postures up.
Surprise sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Meida tries for a takedown but Surprise sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Meida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Surprise. That snapped Meida's head back.
Meida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Meida shoots for a takedown but Surprise saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Surprise was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Surprise misses with a combination
#TD#
and Meida counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Meida. #T4##SUB#
Meida drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Surprise manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Meida has Surprise in his guard.#REVB#
Surprise trying to control but Meida is working from the bottom.
Surprise is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Meida trying to keep a closed guard but Surprise is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Surprise throwing strikes from guard but Meida blocks nicely.
Meida controls Surprise momentarily but Surprise frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
WhatA Surprise 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Surprise misses with a straight right.
Surprise jabs Meida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Surprise misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meida needs to keep his hands up - Surprise had a free shot at his head there.
Surprise misses with the combination.
A lazy left from Surprise finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Meida blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Meida.
Meida changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Surprise. Those never looked like landing.
Meida changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Surprise misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Surprise closes the distance and clinches.
Surprise trying to control the position but instead, Meida has worked for underhooks and has pushed Surprise into the cage.
Meida is trying to pull guard but Surprise turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Surprise creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meida managing to block the knees to the body from Surprise.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Surprise.
Meida tries to pull guard but Surprise holds him up against the cage and eventually Meida drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Meida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Surprise lands with a right to the head. #T2##TD#
Meida jumps into guard, dragging Surprise to the mat.
Surprise pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meida is keeping the position for now.
Surprise postures up in Meida's guard and throws a big left but Meida blocks it.
Meida is trying to control the position but Surprise postures up.
Surprise lands a couple of digs.
Surprise trying to control the position from guard on top but Meida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Meida throws his legs up looking for a submission but Surprise uses it to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meida is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Surprise goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Meida rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Surprise's guard! Nice work there by Meida! #T3#
Surprise looking for a sweep. Not yet Surprise, not yet. #SUB#
Meida drops back looking for a leg! Surprise is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Surprise manages to kick Meida off! Meida jumps back into Surprise's guard.
Surprise has control of Meida's left arm, preventing Meida from doing any damage.
Surprise keeping full guard, as Meida tries to pass.
Surprise bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Meida's guard. #REVB##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Meida trying to control the position.
Surprise engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Surprise with a nice head shot there.
Surprise trying to control but Meida is working from the bottom.
Surprise trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Surprise stays in close to Meida's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
WhatA Surprise comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Surprise 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... WhatA Surprise!
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Event:
CCR 24
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Joey gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Surprise looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joey tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Surprise wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surprise is still trying to improve position.#T1#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Surprise trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joey moves out of range of the strikes.
Surprise swings for the body but Joey moves out of range.
WhatA Surprise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joey avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Surprise backs away, Joey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Surprise tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Joey misses its target.
Surprise looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Surprise as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Joey or perhaps it was just good defense by Surprise, which made it look bad.
Surprise fails in his attempt to clinch.
Surprise tries to clinch up but Joey circles away and keeps his distance.
Joey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Surprise misses with the combination.
Joey fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tariq Joey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joey dives in and grabs Surprise's left leg, looking for a takedown. Surprise pushes down on Joey's head and hops out.#T3#
Surprise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good exchange - Surprise coming out on top.
Surprise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joey manages to avoid it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Surprise has eaten all the pies!
Surprise misses with a wild combination.
Joey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Joey shoots in and drives through. Surprise sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Surprise.
Joey is looking to counter with head kicks.
Surprise fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joey fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Joey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4#
Surprise is trying to get back to full guard.
Joey is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB2#
Surprise is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joey pulls his head out easily.
Surprise trying to control here.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joey tries to stand and escape but Surprise is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
WhatA Surprise dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tariq Joey's cut.
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#
Surprise throws a series of punches but Joey moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Surprise as Joey shoots in.
Joey takes one to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joey.
Joey keeps the fight on the outside.
Joey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Surprise sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Joey somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tariq Joey. 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.
Joey fails with a takedown attempt.
Joey shoots and misses
and Surprise counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Surprise looks to land a combination but Joey avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Joey misses its target.#T1#
Surprise looks to score with a jab to the body but Joey is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Joey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Surprise keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Surprise throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Surprise misses with a wild body shot.
Surprise dips to his left and cracks Joey with an uppercut!
WhatA Surprise seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Joey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Joey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Surprise working for submissions but it's allowed Joey to get to half guard.
#T2#
Surprise trying to get back to full guard but Joey takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Surprise tries to control Joey's body but Joey pushes him off. Surprise squirms to his side and now Joey has his back!
Joey is not going to allow Surprise to sit and survive in this position.
Surprise has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joey wants to stand up but Surprise is stuck to his back.#T3#
Joey has the hooks in. Surprise is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Joey is looking to get the fight back to the feet.
Surprise breaks Joey's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Surprise working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Surprise wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
Surprise looking to sit in guard and control but Joey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Joey stopping the sweep attempt from Surprise.#T4#
Surprise wants to improve his position but instead Joey has moved into half guard.
Surprise wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Surprise trying to control from the bottom.
Surprise wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joey tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Surprise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but WhatA Surprise will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tariq Joey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Joey or perhaps it was just good defense by Surprise, which made it look bad.
Joey slips a jab and a cross from Surprise.
Joey staying out of range there.
Joey misses with a takedown
and Surprise counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joey thinking.
Nice takedown defense from Surprise. No joy for Joey on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tariq Joey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Joey or perhaps it was just good defense by Surprise, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Surprise defends well and Joey ends up having to push Surprise into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joey fails with the takedown
and Surprise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Surprise throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Surprise lands with a cross.
Surprise scores with a sloppy right hand. Joey should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Joey gets tackled into the cage by Surprise. Surprise maintains the clinch. #TD#
Joey has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Surprise regains guard immediately.
Joey wants to get up but he can't break Surprise's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Surprise has his foot on Joey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joey works his way back into a safe position though.
Joey wants to stand but Surprise has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Surprise is trying to keep Joey in close.
#SUB2#
Surprise working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Surprise wants to hit a switch here but Joey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Surprise there! #T3##SU#
Joey get's back to his feet.
Surprise looks to land a left hand but Joey moved out of range nicely.
Joey throws a big counter combination but Surprise scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Joey shoots for a double leg takedown but Surprise sprawls well. He's pushed Joey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joey sets himself, and Surprise steps forward looking for the clinch! Joey avoids it this time.
Surprise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joey moves away.
Joey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tariq Joey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Joey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Surprise. No joy for Joey on that attempt.
Joey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Surprise throws out the jab.
Joey avoids the body shot from Surprise.
#CL2#
Surprise closes the distance and pushes Joey back into the cage.
Surprise misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Surprise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joey can't get the takedown.
Tariq Joey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
WhatA Surprise is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Surprise escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
WhatA Surprise comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Surprise winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... WhatA Surprise!
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Event:
CCR 19
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Surprise scores with a shot to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Surprise has eaten all the pies!
Surprise scores with a hook to the body. Bastad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Surprise moves into the clinch successfully.
Surprise lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Bastad has been cut.
Bastad jumps guard but Surprise stands there with Bastad around his waist. Bastad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Surprise as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Surprise's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bastad shoots in for a double leg but Surprise sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bastad is breathing heavily.
Surprise punishes Bastad's body with a nice straight punch.
Surprise keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bastad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Surprise rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bastad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Surprise lands with a nice combination. Bastad backs away looking to recover.
Surprise connects with a right hand. Bastad shakes it off.#CUT2#
Chris Bastad's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Surprise drops Bastad with a beautiful combination! Bastad stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Surprise is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Bastad is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Bastad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Surprise lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Bastad falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). WhatA Surprise!
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