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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Sousa stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Sousa, which made it look bad. #CL#
Johnson clinches.
Sousa is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sousa letting Johnson take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Sousa's head. #TD#
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Sousa stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.#T1#
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sousa is controlling him.
Sousa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
Johnson is controlling Sousa's posture.
Sousa trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sousa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Johnson clinches up with Sousa and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sousa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Johnson pulls guard. #SUB#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson pulls Sousa in to control the position. #T3#
Sousa postures up.
Sousa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Sousa stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sousa looks winded!
Johnson looks for a takedown but Sousa sprawls well.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sousa as he jumps to the side.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sousa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sousa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Sousa shows good takedown defense.
Sousa has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sousa is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Sousa circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Sousa forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Sousa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sousa sprawls well. Sousa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sousa shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sousa 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
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 Aaron Johnson will probably get the nod.
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#
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sousa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Sousa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sousa leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sousa keeps the fight on the outside.
Sousa throws a big counter head kick but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Sousa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Sousa shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Johnson. 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.
Sousa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Sousa slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sousa feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Sousa shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sousa defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Sousa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sousa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sousa defends it nicely.
Sousa goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
A low kick from Johnson misses #TD2#
and Sousa counters with a takedown into side control.
Sousa is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to control Sousa's posture but Sousa avoids it. #T2#
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sousa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sousa taking a breather here.
Johnson struggling a bit here.#T3#
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sousa trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sousa.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aaron Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sousa's waist but Sousa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Sousa shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sousa, pushing him back against the cage.
Sousa is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Johnson tightens his grip and picks Sousa up, before dumping him to the ground. Sousa manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Sousa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Johnson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is pushing Sousa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davi Sousa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sousa to keep the fight standing.
Sousa is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Johnson jumps guard and drags Sousa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sousa trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sousa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sousa trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sousa is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Sousa dives into side control.
#ES#
Johnson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
Johnson rushes Sousa and presses him up against the cage.
Sousa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sousa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.#T2##BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Davi Sousa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sousa tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Sousa sprawls well.
Sousa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sousa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Aaron Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Sousa.
Sousa stuffs the takedown.
Sousa stuffs the takedown.
Sousa looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson scores with a kick to the body.
#T4##CL#
Johnson rushes Sousa and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Sousa to the mat.
#SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sousa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Ragnarrson misses with an uppercut.
Sousa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Ragnarrson clinches.
Ragnarrson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
Ragnarrson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ragnarrson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sousa takes a shot to the head.
Ragnarrson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sousa 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.#KD#
Ragnarrson drops Sousa onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sousa is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Sousa is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarrson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sousa! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ragnarrson is unloading with more strikes now! Sousa drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Ragnarrson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Nunes throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sousa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sousa prevents Nunes from getting back to his feet.
Sousa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nunes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nunes wants to stand up but Sousa is controlling him.
Nunes working a defensive guard here.
Nunes wants to get back to his feet but Sousa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sousa chips away with some ground and pound.
Nunes trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Sousa drops his hands momentarily and Nunes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Davi Sousa has been cut.
Nunes with a jab.
Nunes misses with a straight left.
Nunes moves to clinch but Sousa breaks away #TD2#
and Sousa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sousa looks winded!
Nunes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sousa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nunes looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sousa is one step ahead there.
Nunes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sousa is controlling him. #T2#
Sousa preventing the sweep.
Nunes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sousa is now in half guard.
Sousa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nunes is looking to control Sousa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nunes avoid being mounted?
Nunes wants to get back to full guard but Sousa has mounted him!
Nunes wants to hold on but Sousa pushes him away.
Sousa content just to control the position here. #T3#
Nunes is working to get back to half guard.
Sousa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nunes working to try and regain half guard.
Nunes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Nunes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nunes tries to hold on but Sousa postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sousa controlling his opponent.
Nunes working to try and regain half guard.
Nunes tries to hold on but Sousa postures up.
Sousa controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nunes can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davi Sousa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davi Sousa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nunes misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Sousa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nunes!
Sousa takes a little break here. Nunes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nunes struggling a bit here.
Nunes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nunes is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes wants to control but Sousa postures up.
Nunes tries to buck Sousa off but Sousa is having none of it.
Nunes is trying to control Sousa's posture but Sousa avoids it.
Sousa slows the pace down. #T1#
Nunes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sousa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nunes is letting Sousa control him for a moment.
Sousa 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.
Sousa is breathing heavily.
Nunes is trying to buck Sousa off.#SU2#
Sousa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nunes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Sousa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
Nunes working a defensive guard here.
Sousa throwing strikes but missing.
Sousa pushing down on Nunes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sousa not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Sousa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nunes defends it well.
Still in half guard, Sousa seems content to control.
Sousa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Nunes is trying to stand up here but Sousa is controlling him well. #SU2#
Sousa stands up out of the half guard.
Lino Nunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Nunes does it's job there.
Good leg kick by Nunes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sousa dodges the punch combination from Nunes.
Sousa looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nunes works the jab nicely.
Nunes scores with a jab.
Nunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sousa.
Sousa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nunes defends it well.
Nunes misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Sousa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sousa.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nunes throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Nunes working hard to break the clinch.
Sousa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nunes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sousa has him pressed against the cage.
Nunes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sousa blocks the elbow strike.
Sousa keeps control of Nunes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nunes tries to break free but Sousa pushes him back against the cage.
Nunes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nunes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nunes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#
Sousa is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunes lands a damaging elbow.
Sousa is still on wobbly legs! Can Nunes finish him?
Nunes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sousa is pressed against the cage. Nunes pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Sousa! Two more big strikes from Nunes and Sousa crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lino Nunes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Bix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sousa trying to stall but Bix improves his position.
Sousa wants to break free but Bix has control.
Bix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sousa looks winded!
A right hand to the body from Bix.
Bix lands with a short shot to the head.
Bix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bix is leaning against Sousa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#KD#
Bix drops Sousa onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sousa is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Sousa is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Davi Sousa has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bix mutters something to Sousa before pushing him back against the cage. As Sousa comes back towards him, Bix unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Sousa clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). WE Bix!
During a confident post fight interview, WE Bix thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Almeida moves into the clinch.
Sousa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Almeida pulls Sousa into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida is controlling Sousa's posture.#SUB#
Sousa is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Almeida has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sousa is looking to defend but Almeida has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sousa! Almeida pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sousa taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcus Almeida!
A less than humble Marcus Almeida misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Sousa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Da Silva throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Sousa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Da Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Da Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sousa defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Da Silva manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Da Silva has Sousa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sousa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Da Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Sousa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD2#
Da Silva bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Sousa! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#CUT2#
It looks like Davi Sousa has been cut.
Da Silva trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom. #T1#
Da Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sousa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sousa keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sousa being controlled here, momentarily.
Da Silva trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom.
Sousa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Da Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sousa tries to avoid it but Da Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sousa to the ground. Sousa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davi Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sousa swivels and escapes.
Sousa appears to be looking for a big counter.#KD2#
Da Silva lands a big shot that drops Sousa! Can he finish him?
#ROC2#
Sousa is rocked!
Sousa is breathing heavily.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Sousa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sousa seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sousa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Da Silva leaves Sousa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#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.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSousa.#KD2#
Da Silva cracks Sousa with an uppercut from hell and Sousa crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Da Silva's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Da Silva trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom.
Da Silva 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.
Sousa keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davi Sousa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sousa defends it nicely.
Sousa throws a quick counter head kick but Da Silva was just out of range.
Da Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rafael Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sousa as he avoids it easily.
Davi Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
No luck for Da Silva with that takedown attempt.
Sousa throws a quick counter head kick but Da Silva was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sousa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sousa avoids it really well and circles away.#T1##TD#
Sousa drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Da Silva has his feet on Sousa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Da Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sousa's waist but Sousa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Da Silva off to one side.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Da Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Sousa, which made it look bad.
Sousa blocks a jab.
Sousa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sousa tries to counter with a takedown but Da Silva is quick to defend against it.
Sousa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Da Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Sousa gets double underhooks and turns Da Silva into the cage.
Da Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sousa counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2##TD#
Sousa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Da Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Sousa is controlling well.
Da Silva trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rafael Da Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sousa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sousa lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sousa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Da Silva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sousa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sousa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T3#
Da Silva is trying to stand.
Sousa looking to ground and pound but Da Silva is blocking nicely.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Sousa pushes him away.
Da Silva regains half guard.
Da Silva is trying to control but can't.
Sousa controlling the pace.
Da Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sousa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sousa's back!#T4#
Sousa trying to control but not successfully.
Sousa can't escape the position.
Sousa staying busy and making it hard for Da Silva to control.
Da Silva has good solid back control here.
Sousa staying busy and making it hard for Da Silva to control.
Sousa trying to control the action but Da Silva just sinks the hooks in.
Da Silva tries to keep control of the position but Sousa is staying busy.
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 Davi Sousa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davi Sousa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Da Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES2#
Da Silva is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Sousa jumps into guard, dragging Da Silva to the mat.
Sousa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Da Silva on the ground.
Da Silva trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sousa has his foot on Da Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Silva trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Da Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Da Silva trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Sousa. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sousa has time to react.
Da Silva goes for a double leg but Sousa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sousa continues to drive forward.
Davi Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a takedown
and Sousa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Da Silva's knee momentarily.#T3#
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sousa avoids it really well and circles away.
Da Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Da Silva gets caught napping as Sousa dives in and scores a takedown. Da Silva manages to retain guard.
Sousa trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Da Silva uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Da Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sousa's guard.#T4#
Sousa controlling Da Silva's posture. #SUB#
Sousa working for a triangle but Da Silva defends it easily.
Sousa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sousa looking for a guillotine here but Da Silva defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rafael Da Silva.
I think Da Silva 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Overeemed is looking to clinch but Sousa is avoiding it.
#TD#
Overeemed shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sousa's guard.
Sousa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Overeemed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Overeemed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Overeemed sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Overeemed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Overeemed passes Sousa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Overeemed is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sousa sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Overeemed seems to be working for a kimura but Sousa defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Overeemed in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sousa tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Overeemed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alistair Overeemed!
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