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Event:
CCR 24
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Bassi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Leon Bassi has been cut.
Bassi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bassi scrambles back to his feet.
Alves tries to clinch up but Bassi circles away and keeps his distance.
Alves has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice defenses there by Alves.
Bassi avoids the head kick by Alves.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Alves.
A swing and a miss from Bassi.
Alves throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bassi's head.
Alves throws out a loose jab but Bassi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bassi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bassi scrambles back to his feet.
Bassi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Bassi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bassi misses with a series of wild punches.
Alves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bassi lands a jab to the head.
Alves wants to clinch up but Bassi keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bassi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandon Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Bassi moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Bassi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Alves 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Bassi moves out of range easily.
Alves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bassi finds it's way round the side to connect with Alves's head.
Bassi throws a jab but it's blocked by Alves.
Bassi throws a shot to the body.
Bassi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alves. Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bassi throws an overhand right that lands on Alves's shoulder, as Alves tries to avoid the shot.
Bassi punishes Alves's body with a nice straight punch.
Bassi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Alves.
Bassi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bassi.
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!
Bassi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bassi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alves sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves looks winded!
Bassi blocks a head kick by Alves.
Bassi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Bassi throws a body shot but no joy.
Alves is looking to clinch but Bassi is avoiding it.
Bassi avoids the head kick by Alves.
Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bassi.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bassi.
Alves darts in trying to clinch#TD#
so Bassi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Bassi stands and steps away. Alves gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bassi throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bassi avoids the head kick by Alves.
Alves tries to clinch up but Bassi circles away and keeps his distance.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Bassi connects with a crisp jab.
Alves connects with a jab.
Bassi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alves.#CL2#
Alves clinches up with Bassi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bassi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bassi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Bassi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bassi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alves wants to clinch up but Bassi keeps it at a distance.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bassi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bassi throws the left hand but Alves avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Bassi throws an overhand right that lands on Alves's shoulder, as Alves tries to avoid the shot.
Alves is looking to clinch.
Bassi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves shapes to counter with a head kick.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bassi loads up on a big right hand but Alves slips the punch.
A big left from Bassi misses.
Alves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bassi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Bassi moves out of range easily.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Bassi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bassi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alves in his tracks.
Bassi throws a hook to the side of Alves's head but Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bassi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bassi misses with a series of wild punches.
Bassi lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bassi lands with a straight right. Alves didn't see that one coming.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bassi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leon Bassi's cut.
That's time! Bassi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bassi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bassi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alves scores with a head kick.
Bassi lands a jab to Alves's midsection.
Jab, jab by Bassi - just one landing.
Alves walks into a jab.
Alves throws a jab when Bassi was well out of range.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Alves slips a jab and a cross from Bassi.
Bassi blocks a head kick by Alves.
Bassi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alves tries to clinch #TD#
and Bassi counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Bassi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alves to his feet.
Bassi misses with a hook. Alves ducked under it nicely.
Alves shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bassi throws out a powerful jab.
Alves lands a head kick. Bassi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Bassi lands the left hand.
Bassi lands a jab to the head.
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bassi lands a really nice looking cross but Alves seems unphased.
Bassi misses with a looping right.
Alves throws a fast counter high kick but Bassi manages to duck under it in time.
Alves moves out of range of the strikes.
Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bassi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leon Bassi is winning the standup battle so far.
Alves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bassi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alves blocks a jab.
Bassi just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Bassi. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Bassi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bassi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alves.
Bassi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bassi blocks a head kick by Alves.
Bassi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alves sprawls and moves away.
Alves throws a head kick that Bassi semi-blocks.
#T2#
Alves lands a head kick!
Bassi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bassi blocks a head kick by Alves.
Bassi attempts a counter takedown but Alves avoids it well and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Bassi as he connects with a hook.
Bassi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alves is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Bassi attempts a counter takedown but Alves avoids it well and moves away.
Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bassi.
Bassi lands with a right hand.
Bassi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alves lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alves throws a head kick that half lands.
Bassi lands with a hook. Alves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Danga de danga de dang - Bassi scores with a four punch combination!
A big right from Bassi misses.
Alves throws a head kick that half lands.
#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Bassi.
Bassi lands a really nice looking cross but Alves seems unphased.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bassi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Bassi connects with a right hand. Alves shakes it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Alves drives through and clinches with Bassi against the cage.
#BC#
Bassi breaks from the clinch.
Alves defending well as Bassi loads up on a big left hand.
Bassi avoids the head kick by Alves.
#CL2#
Alves clinches up with Bassi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Alves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alves dodges the punch combination from Bassi.
#T4#
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bassi.
Bassi avoids the head kick by Alves.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Bassi.
Bassi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bassi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alves throws a head kick but Bassi moves out of range.
Bassi attempts a counter takedown but Alves avoids it well and moves away.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Bassi moves out of range easily.
Bassi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bassi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bassi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Bassi coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Alves moves away from the strike by Bassi.
Alves raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bassi lands a nice looking body shot.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bassi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leon Bassi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Bassi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Bassi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alves lands a head kick!
Bassi looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bassi. Those never looked like landing.
Bassi throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bassi. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Bassi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bassi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alves doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bassi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, jab by Bassi - just one landing.
Bassi misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bassi. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bassi looks to land a left hand but Alves moved out of range nicely.
Alves misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Bassi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bassi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bassi lands a jab to the nose.
Bassi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alves.
Alves lands a high kick!
Bassi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bassi misses with a series of wild punches.
Bassi looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Bassi scores with a nice right hand.
Alves avoids the body shot from Bassi.
Alves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bassi momentarily.
A big right from Bassi misses.
Alves throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bassi.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Bassi lands a body shot.
Leon Bassi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Alves lands with a hook. Bassi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alves is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bassi.
Bassi throws a jab when Alves was well out of range.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Alves has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bassi throws out a loose jab but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Bassi connects with the punch.
Alves connects with a high kick.
Alves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bassi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alves doesn't seem bothered though.
Bassi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alves. Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bassi blocks a head kick by Alves.
Bassi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick from Alves lands but Bassi takes it in his stride. #T3#
Alves misses with a head kick.
Bassi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bassi finds it's way round the side to connect with Alves's head.
Bassi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alves circles away quickly and effectively.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves dodges the punch combination from Bassi.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Bassi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bassi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bassi moves away from the strike by Alves.
Alves defending well as Bassi loads up on a big left hand.
Bassi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bassi throws the left hand but Alves avoids the punch easily.
Alves slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bassi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Bassi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bassi looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Bassi avoids the head kick by Alves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves slips under a jab from Bassi.
Bassi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brandon Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bassi takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses.
Alves's corner calls for a 1-2. Alves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bassi walks into a jab.
Alves takes a swing at Bassi's ribcage but misses.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bassi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alves throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bassi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bassi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alves finds it's way round the side to connect with Bassi's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bassi misses with a looping left.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Bassi moves out of range easily.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Bassi.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leon Bassi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bassi, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Bassi!
A relieved looking Leon Bassi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CCR 20
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Meida fails with a takedown attempt.
Bassi connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bassi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bassi lands with a right hand.
Meida shoots for a takedown but Bassi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bassi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bassi scores with a jab.
Bassi cracks a nice hook into Meida's ribs.
Meida moves away from the strike by Bassi.
Meida attempts a counter takedown but Bassi avoids it well and moves away.
Meida doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Bassi counters with a shoot takedown. Meida fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Meida. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Meida seems keen to control Bassi's posture.
Bassi is looking to stand up but Meida won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meida is controlling Bassi's posture.
Bassi wants to stand but Meida has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Meida is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Meida has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bassi doesn't defend quickly enough and Meida has managed to lock this one up! Can Bassi escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Meida on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thiago Meida!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Mello throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bassi counters with a straight right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bassi 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.
Mello with a jab.
Mello misses with the combination.
Mello lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Leon Bassi has been cut.#TD2#
Bassi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mello was covering up waiting for the punch and Bassi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bassi trying to control but Mello is working from the bottom.
Bassi throwing strikes but missing.
Bassi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Mello avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bassi is looking to work some ground and pound but Mello has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bassi won't allow Mello to get back to his feet. #ES#
Mello is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mello wants to break free but Bassi has control.
#TD2#
Bassi pulls Mello into guard.
Bassi pulls Mello in to control the position.
Bassi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Bassi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mello defends well.
Mello stopping the sweep attempt from Bassi.#T2#
Mello tries to stand but Bassi is controlling from the bottom.
Bassi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mello wanted to stand there but Bassi had control of the position.
Bassi has his hands on Mello's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mello looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bassi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mello is fending him off so far but Bassi persists. Nope, Mello circles away and we're back to standing.
Mello seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Luiz Mello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mello throws a right and a left that Bassi avoids nicely. #T3#
Mello tries to bum rush Bassi with a series of wild strikes but Bassi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bassi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good shot there by Mello.
A punch combination from Mello misses.
Bassi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Mello misses.
Mello is breathing heavily.
Bassi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Bassi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bassi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bassi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bassi is nestled in close to Mello, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Ground and pound from Bassi.
Bassi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mello's head.
Bassi winds up and cracks Mello with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mello keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bassi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mello with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mello on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mello is refusing to be controlled, as Bassi sits in half guard.
Bassi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mello with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bassi is controlling the pace.
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 Luiz Mello will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leon Bassi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bassi moves in looking to clinch but Mello pushes him off.
Mello lands with an uppercut that bounces Bassi off the cage and back into range.
Mello shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bassi eats them both and turns towards Mello to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bassi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mello misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bassi unleashes a big counter combination but Mello bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Mello misses.
Bassi throws out a counter right but Mello avoids it with no problem.
Mello swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bassi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bassi with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Bassi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bassi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mello keeping moving, preventing Bassi from controlling successfully.
Bassi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Bassi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bassi wants to control from the top but Mello keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck for Bassi with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Mello wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Bassi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mello tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bassi is in Mello's guard.
Bassi landing with the ground and pound.
Bassi content to stall in guard here.
Bassi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Bassi landing with the ground and pound.
Mello keeping moving, preventing Bassi from controlling successfully.
Bassi with a nice head shot there.
Bassi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bassi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mello seems a little lost for a moment, as Bassi dominates the positioning.
Mello wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bassi scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Bassi slows the pace down.
Bassi trying to control the action but Mello is working from the bottom.
Mello gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bassi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mello taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leon Bassi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leon Bassi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mello misses with a looping right.
Bassi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mello stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mello wants it to stay on the feet.
Mello shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bassi eats them both and turns towards Mello to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Bassi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Mello manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bassi shoots in for a double leg but Mello sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bassi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mello misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bassi misses with a takedown attempt - Mello sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luiz Mello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Bassi.#T1#
Bassi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bassi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Luiz Mello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bassi slips a jab and a cross from Mello.
It seemed like Bassi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mello throws a right and a left that Bassi avoids nicely.
Bassi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mello throws a nice looking combination but Bassi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Mello misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bassi is defended easily by Mello.
Mello appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Bassi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bassi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mello throws a poor cross that misses
and Bassi counters with a left and a right that stings Mello.
Bassi fails with a takedown attempt.
Mello appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3##TD2#
Bassi gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Mello has one foot on Bassi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mello paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A combination from Mello does no damage.
Bassi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mello.
Bassi takes one to the side of the head.
#T4#
Mello scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bassi.
Mello swinging wildly here.
Mello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bassi can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Bassi forces Mello back against the cage and clinches.
Mello tries to circle away but Bassi has him pinned against the cage.
Mello has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Mello showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mello 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Mello!
Luiz Mello seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Bassi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sellers.
Sellers tries to counter with a takedown but Bassi is quick to defend against it.
Bassi throws a jab but it's blocked by Sellers.
Bassi misses with a looping right.
Bassi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bassi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sellers manages to avoid it.
Bassi lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Brett Sellers has been cut.
Bassi throws a looping overhand right but Sellers ducks down to avoid it.
Sellers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Bassi misses the target.
Sellers walks into a straight right hand from Bassi.
Sellers moves out of range as Bassi strikes.
Sellers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bassi sprawls and moves away.
Sellers avoids the body shot from Bassi.
Bassi scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bassi misses the target.
Sellers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bassi sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sellers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bassi.
Bassi lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sellers falls backwards - clearly groggy! Bassi dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Bassi!
Leon Bassi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Bassi gets the takedown into side control.
Bassi trying to control the position but Green is working away.
Bassi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Green's legs.
Bassi wants to control for a moment but Green uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bassi trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bassi seems to be looking for submissions.
Bassi wants to take a breather but Green is having none of it.
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1##SUB#
Bassi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Green has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bassi has managed to get both his arms back between Green's legs - danger averted.
Green will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Green is looking to sweep but instead, Bassi has passed into half guard.
Bassi controlling the pace.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Green taking some punishment here, with Bassi in his half guard.
Bassi stalling.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Bassi trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Well, if Bassi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bassi wants to pass the guard but Green is defending well.
Green trying to get back to full guard but Bassi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bassi looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Green is wriggling around trying to escape.
Green is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bassi goes for an armbar but Green turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Green.
Bassi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Green keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bassi's head.
Green with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bassi trying to control the position.
Bassi keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully. #SU#
Bassi is working an open guard so Green takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
A combination from Green does no damage.
Bassi lands with a nice body punch.
Bassi cracks Green with an open hand slap.
Bassi lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's hand.
Green on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Bassi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Green to the mat! Green manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bassi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Green manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bassi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bassi working a defensive guard here.
Green showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bassi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bassi throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Bassi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bassi scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Bassi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Green tries to buck Bassi off but Bassi is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bassi landing strikes.
Green manages to get back to half guard.
Green tries to get to full guard but Bassi has control of the leg.
Bassi is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Bassi trying to control from half guard but Green is working away.
Green tries to get to full guard but Bassi has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bassi wants to take a breather but Green is having none of it.
Green tries to get to full guard but Bassi has control of the leg.
Bassi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bassi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bassi is nestled in close to Green, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bassi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Bassi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bassi is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Bassi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bassi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Bassi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bassi wants to take a breather but Green is having none of it.
Bassi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bassi trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Bassi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Green is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bassi trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Green is pressing down on Bassi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bassi scoring with some ground and pound.
Green doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bassi connects with a couple of short punches.
Bassi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Green seems a little lost for a moment, as Bassi dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is looking for a sweep.
Bassi laying and praying for a moment but Green takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bassi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bassi lands with a right hand.
Bassi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#
Green is rocked!
Bassi drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Green's head, knocking him out cold! Bassi is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leon Bassi!
A very excited looking Leon Bassi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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