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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yuki Shojo and Nelson Preto. Preto has chosen Boom boom boom as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yuki Shojo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Nelson Preto!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Preto shoots in for a takedown but Shojo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shojo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Preto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shojo walks away with a smile on his face. Preto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Preto clinches with his opponent.
Shojo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shojo (2) vs (0) Preto
Shojo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Preto tries to roll over but Shojo keeps him under control.
Preto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shojo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preto actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shojo tries to pass to full mount but Preto defends it.
Preto tries to get to full guard but Shojo has control of the leg.
Preto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shojo pulls his head out easily.
Preto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shojo prevents Preto from improving his position.
Shojo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Preto moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shojo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shojo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shojo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shojo wants to control from the top but Preto keeps moving.
Preto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Preto working for a triangle but Shojo defends it easily.
Shojo is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shojo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shojo wants to pass the guard but Preto is keeping the position.
Shojo slips nicely into half guard.
Preto actively working from the bottom here.
Shojo controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preto is looking to improve his position.
Preto looking for submissions off his back.
Preto actively working from the bottom here.
Shojo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Preto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Preto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Preto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Preto looking for submissions off his back.
Shojo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Preto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Preto manages to get to full guard.
Shojo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Preto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Preto looking to control.
Shojo trying to control but Preto is working from the bottom.
Preto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shojo is aware though and is defending well.
Preto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shojo passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shojo (5) vs (0) Preto
Shojo controls the position.
Shojo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Preto keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Preto is trying to escape the position but Shojo is controlling the position.
Shojo continues to stall.
Preto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Preto regains half guard.
Shojo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Preto is trying to get back to full guard.
Preto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Preto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shojo looking to pass the guard.
Shojo won't allow Preto to sweep him here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shojo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Preto has his foot on Shojo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shojo works his way back into a safe position though.
Shojo content to stall in guard here.
More hug and hope from Shojo.
Further stalling from Shojo.
Preto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shojo defends well.
Shojo wants to control from the top but Preto keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shojo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Preto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shojo defends it easily.
Shojo won't allow Preto to sweep him here.
Shojo trying to control but Preto is working from the bottom.
Shojo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shojo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Preto on the ground.
Preto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Preto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shojo defends well.
Shojo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Preto can't keep his opponent in guard - Shojo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Preto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Preto working a defensive guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shojo controlling from the top position.
Preto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shojo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Preto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shojo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shojo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Preto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shojo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shojo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shojo trying to control the position from guard on top but Preto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Preto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Preto working for a triangle but Shojo defends it easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shojo wants to control from the top but Preto keeps moving.
Shojo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shojo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Preto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shojo has managed to get both his arms back between Preto's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shojo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Preto looking for a guillotine here but Shojo defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shojo takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Yuki Shojo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Nelson Preto had this to say: 'peace,respect & MMA'. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nelson Preto and Vetruvian Sinclair. Preto comes to the cage accompanied by Boom boom boom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Nelson Preto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vetruvian Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Preto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Preto (2) vs (0) Sinclair
Preto moves into full mount! Sinclair won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Preto (5) vs (0) Sinclair
Preto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sinclair has worked his arm free - good work by Sinclair!
Sinclair manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sinclair looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Preto is trying to work for a kimura but Sinclair is defending well.
Sinclair is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Preto pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Preto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sinclair looking for submissions off his back.
Sinclair looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preto seems to be working for a kimura but Sinclair defends the submission attempt.
Preto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Preto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Preto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Preto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sinclair defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preto wants to take a breather but Sinclair is having none of it.
Preto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sinclair! Score +3 for passing guard: Preto (8) vs (0) Sinclair
Sinclair has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Preto (11) vs (0) Sinclair
Sinclair preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Preto.
Preto looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sinclair is defending well though. Preto let's go of the attempt for now.
Sinclair turns into Preto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Preto (11) vs (2) Sinclair
Preto has his foot on Sinclair's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sinclair works his way back into a safe position though.
Preto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sinclair passes into half guard.
Sinclair is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Preto sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Preto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Preto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sinclair is aware though and is defending well.
Preto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sinclair passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Preto (11) vs (5) Sinclair
Preto manages to get back to half guard.
Sinclair is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Preto gets full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Preto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Preto has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sinclair doesn't defend quickly enough and Preto has managed to lock this one up! Can Sinclair escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Preto on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nelson Preto!
An out of breath Nelson Preto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Preto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Preto tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Preto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Preto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Preto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preto moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva scores with a jab. Preto acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Preto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Preto ducks right into an uppercut from Silva. #CL#
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Preto. Preto maintains the clinch. #TD#
Preto jumps guard.
#SUB#
Preto is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Preto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB#
Preto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Preto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva is looking to stand up but Preto won't let him. #SUB#
Preto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Preto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Preto.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Preto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Preto tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Preto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Preto from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Preto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Preto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Preto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Preto drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Preto off! Preto jumps back into Silva's guard.
Preto lands a couple of digs.
Preto stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Preto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Preto dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Preto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Preto wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva throws out a counter right but Preto avoids it with no problem.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Preto fails with the takedown.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Nelson Preto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preto tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Preto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Preto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva jabs Preto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Preto closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Preto pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Preto shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Preto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Preto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Preto needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
#T2#
Preto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Preto has time to react.
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!
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Silva lands with a cross.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Preto moves away.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#
Preto is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Silva! Preto is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soa Silva!
Soa Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Nelson Preto was interviewed post fight and said 'peace ,respect & MMA'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Preto gets tackled into the cage by Jaa. Jaa maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Jaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaa leaves Preto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jaa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Jaa gets a clinch. #TD2#
Jaa successfully pulls guard.
Preto trying to control but Jaa is working from the bottom.
Preto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Preto stops Jaa from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jaa keeping moving, preventing Preto from controlling successfully.
Preto throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Jaa kicks Preto off and gets to his feet.
Preto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jaa avoids it really well and circles away.
Jaa throws a counter combo.#T1##CL#
Preto closes the distance and pushes Jaa back into the cage.
Preto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jaa smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Preto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Preto shoots in but no luck this time.
Jaa wants to counter with a clinch but Preto pushes him away.#CL2#
Jaa clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Preto decides to pull guard.
Preto controls Jaa momentarily but Jaa frees himself.
Jaa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Preto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Preto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jaa's guard. #REVR#
Jaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Preto stops Jaa from standing up. #T2##SUB#
Preto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Preto slips nicely into half guard.
Jaa has hold of Preto's hands but Preto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Preto prevents Jaa from standing back up.
Preto is looking to take a break and control but Jaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Preto decides to stand up.
Preto looks to throw the jab but Jaa is out of range.
Preto shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Preto shoots in but Jaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jaa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Preto has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Jaa counters with a head kick that drops Preto! #ROC2#
Preto is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jaa throws an elbow that misses. Preto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jaa's guard. Nice move by Preto!#REVR#
Preto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Preto gets to his feet. Jaa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Preto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jaa defends well and Preto ends up having to push Jaa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Preto misses with a takedown
and Jaa counters with a flying knee that drops Preto! Jaa dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Jaa!
Nelson Preto was interviewed post fight and said 'peace ,respect & MMA'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Wallace closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wallace lands in his opponent's guard.
Wallace controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Preto looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wallace is defending well. Preto quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wallace has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Preto celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nelson Preto!
Nelson Preto made sure to mention his sponsor, Popeye Nutritional Supplement in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Mason darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mason tries to stand and escape but Preto is controlling the position.
Preto wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Mason 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.
Mason thows a huge punch but Preto dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Preto looking for submissions off his back.
Preto wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Preto keeps working. #T1#
Mason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Preto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Preto tries to get to full guard but Mason has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Preto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Preto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mason will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Preto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
Mason wants to stand up but Preto has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Preto is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason wants to stand up but Preto is controlling the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Mason feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mason throws a strike but Preto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Preto throws a strike but Mason rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Preto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Preto wants to stand but Mason is controlling the position.
Preto keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Preto looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
#SUB2#
Preto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Mason trying to control but Preto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Preto looking for a triangle here. Mason is fighting it but it looks tight! Preto pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mason is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nelson Preto!
After the big win, Nelson Preto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Popeye Nutritional Supplement and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Sharp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Preto, pushing him back against the cage.
Preto jumps guard but Sharp turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Preto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Preto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sharp.
Preto tries to pull guard but Sharp won't allow it.
Nick Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Preto.
Sharp landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD2#
Preto has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sharp uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Preto is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sharp has his hands clasped together but Preto extends and breaks Sharp's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Preto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nelson Preto!
Nelson Preto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Popeye Nutritional Supplement, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Preto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Preto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Delacruz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Delacruz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Preto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Preto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Delacruz wants to improve his position but Preto is controlling well.
Preto stops Delacruz from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Preto seems to be working for a kimura but Delacruz defends the submission attempt.
Delacruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacruz is trying to stand.
Preto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Delacruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delacruz is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Delacruz is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Preto connects with a nice short shot to Delacruz's temple. #ROC2#
Delacruz is rocked!
Preto lands a big elbow - Delacruz is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Preto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nelson Preto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nelson Preto waved his t-shirt featuring Popeye Nutritional Supplement's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nelson Preto and Hayato Yamamoto. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nelson Preto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hayato Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yamamoto shoots in for a double leg but Preto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Preto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yamamoto manages to circle out of the way.
Yamamoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Preto.
Yamamoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Preto.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Preto (0) vs (2) Yamamoto
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Preto keeps moving.
Yamamoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Preto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yamamoto has managed to get both his arms back between Preto's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Preto is keeping the position for now.
Yamamoto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Preto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yamamoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Preto's guard.
Preto wants to improve his position but Yamamoto is controlling well.
Preto trying to control but Yamamoto postures up.
Preto wants to improve his position but Yamamoto is controlling well.
Yamamoto trying to control the action but Preto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yamamoto is looking to pass Preto's guard but actually Preto recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Preto (0) vs (5) Yamamoto
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamamoto works to advance to full mount. Preto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Preto (0) vs (7) Yamamoto
Yamamoto jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Preto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Preto and Yamamoto has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Preto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yamamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Preto keeps working.
Preto struggling a bit here.
Yamamoto advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Preto (0) vs (9) Yamamoto
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Preto is looking to escape.
Yamamoto is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Preto has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Preto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Preto is working to get back to half guard.
Yamamoto takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Preto (0) vs (12) Yamamoto
Preto tries to escape but Yamamoto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto looking for the choke from the back.
Preto trying to control the hands but Yamamoto won't let him.
Yamamoto has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Preto! Can he survive? No! He's out! Yamamoto gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hayato Yamamoto! |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jose Oropeza and Nelson Preto. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jose Oropeza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nelson Preto!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Oropeza moves into the clinch.
Preto jumps guard but Oropeza stands there with Preto around his waist. Preto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oropeza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Preto trying to control the position from guard on top but Oropeza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Preto drops back looking for a leg! Oropeza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oropeza manages to kick Preto off! Preto jumps back into Oropeza's guard.
Preto trying to control the position from guard on top but Oropeza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oropeza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oropeza tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oropeza has Preto pulled in close to control his posture.
Preto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oropeza looking for a sweep. Not yet Oropeza, not yet.
Preto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Preto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oropeza sees it coming and defends easily.
Oropeza trying to control but Preto postures up.
Preto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oropeza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oropeza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oropeza keeping control of the position.
Preto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Preto is trying to work for a kimura but Oropeza is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Oropeza could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Preto has cracked it and Oropeza is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Preto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nelson Preto!
During a confident post fight interview, Nelson Preto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KFC #3
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Preto tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Preto off balance momentarily.
Preto misses with a body shot.
Preto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Preto closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the ropes.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Preto. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Preto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Preto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Preto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Preto tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Preto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Preto is looking for a takedown.
Preto is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Preto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Smith rushes Preto and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Preto fails to pull guard.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Smith tries a body shot but Preto blocks it.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Preto won't want to take too many of those.
Preto can't get the takedown.
Preto is breathing heavily.#T2#
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Preto is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Preto gets an underhook and turns Smith into the ropes.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Preto's efforts to push away.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith trying to stall but Preto improves his position.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Preto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith is stalling here.
Preto jumps guard but Smith turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Preto jumps guard but Smith turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Preto's face.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith pushes Preto back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Preto is rocked!
Nice elbow from Smith.
Oh Preto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith works on Preto's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Preto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
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!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Preto's calf.#CL2#
Smith clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4##BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith drops Preto with a big left hand! Preto is injured, injured bad! Smith jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Smith!
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Event:
KFC #2
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Preto tries to clinch up but Kairuz circles away and keeps his distance.
Preto doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Kairuz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kairuz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Preto is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kairuz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Preto sees it coming and defends easily.
Preto is trying to control but can't.
Kairuz prevents Preto from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kairuz thows a huge punch but Preto dodges it nicely.
Preto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Preto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kairuz pulls his head out easily.
Kairuz not doing much here.
#T1#
Preto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Preto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kairuz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kairuz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Preto is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kairuz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Preto on the ground.
Kairuz wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Kairuz controlling Preto's posture.
Preto stands and throws Kairuz's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Preto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kairuz, who protects the arm well.
Kairuz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Preto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kairuz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kairuz is doing well to control the position and prevent Preto from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kairuz continues to stall.
Kairuz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Kairuz is looking for a sweep. Preto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kairuz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Preto is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Preto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Preto wants to pass to mount but Kairuz is defending the position.
Kairuz wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kairuz gets full guard.
Kairuz looking for a sweep. Not yet Kairuz, not yet.
Preto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kairuz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kairuz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kairuz wants to sweep here but Preto controlling him for the moment.
Kairuz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Preto.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Preto trying to control but Kairuz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nelson Preto will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kairuz just misses with a punch to the body.
Kairuz sets himself, and Preto steps forward looking for the clinch! Kairuz avoids it this time.#TD#
Kairuz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Preto to the mat! Preto manages to get full guard.
Kairuz content to stall in guard here.
Kairuz prevents Preto from getting back to his feet.
Kairuz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preto controls Kairuz momentarily but Kairuz frees himself.
Kairuz stands up over Preto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1##SUB2#
Kairuz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kairuz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kairuz is in close to Preto's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Kairuz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kairuz controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Preto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kairuz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Preto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Preto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Preto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Michael Kairuz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kairuz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kairuz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kairuz content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Preto controls Kairuz momentarily but Kairuz frees himself.
Kairuz postures up and lands a big shot to Preto's brow.
Kairuz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Preto is looking for a triangle but Kairuz pushes his legs off easily.
Kairuz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kairuz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nelson Preto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preto darts in looking for a takedown but Kairuz gets double underhooks and turns Preto into the cage.
Preto throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
so Kairuz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kairuz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kairuz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kairuz passes into half guard.
Kairuz drops an elbow to the side of Preto's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Preto actively working from the bottom here.
Preto wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kairuz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Preto fails with the takedown#TD#
and Kairuz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Preto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Preto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kairuz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kairuz in particular looking to stall.
Preto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Preto is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kairuz working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Preto actively working from the bottom here.
Kairuz stalling. #T1##SUB#
Kairuz is looking for a kimura here.
Kairuz working over Preto with some ground and pound. Preto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kairuz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Further stalling from Kairuz.
Preto tries to get to full guard but Kairuz has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kairuz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Preto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kairuz is taking a breather. Preto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kairuz lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Preto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Preto is defending against the submission attempts here by Kairuz.
Kairuz slips a nice elbow through Preto's hands, connecting with Preto's forehead.#SUB2#
Preto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kairuz pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Preto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kairuz is taking a breather. Preto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Preto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Preto is looking to control Kairuz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Preto avoid being mounted?
Kairuz controlling the action here.
Kairuz lands with a punch from half guard.
Kairuz slips a nice elbow through Preto's hands, connecting with Preto's forehead.
Preto manages to get to full guard.
Kairuz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Kairuz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Preto's head.
Preto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kairuz controls the pace.#SUB2#
Preto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kairuz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kairuz controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kairuz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kairuz clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kairuz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Kairuz throws a body kick that misses.
Preto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kairuz scores with a spinning back kick!#TD#
Kairuz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Preto!
Preto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kairuz connects with a decent elbow.
Kairuz taking a breather here.
Kairuz looks up at the clock and then as Preto takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kairuz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preto takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kairuz just content to control the position. #T1#
Preto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Preto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kairuz tries to get to full guard but Preto has control of the leg.
Preto thows a huge punch but Kairuz dodges it nicely.
Preto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kairuz wants to get back to full guard.
Kairuz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kairuz.#T2#
Kairuz pulls Preto in close to prevent any damage.
Preto wants to stand but Kairuz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kairuz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kairuz has Preto pulled in close to control his posture.
Preto wants to control from the top but Kairuz keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Preto tries to free his leg and advance position but Kairuz is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Preto has a takedown stuffed.
Kairuz is looking for a counter combo.
Preto throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Kairuz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Preto!
Kairuz landing a few strikes.
Kairuz just content to control the position.
Kairuz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Preto for as long as he can get away with.
Kairuz scores with punches from side control.
Preto wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Kairuz scoring with punches and elbows.
Kairuz taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Preto is trying to control Kairuz's posture but Kairuz avoids it.
Kairuz working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kairuz had his way with Nelson Preto in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5##TD#
Kairuz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Preto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kairuz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kairuz slows the pace down.
Preto tries to bench press Kairuz off him but Kairuz keeps the position.
Kairuz taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kairuz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Preto on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kairuz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kairuz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Preto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Preto punching from the bottom.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kairuz content to control rather than advance.
Preto is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Preto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kairuz winds up and cracks Preto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Preto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kairuz is working away from the top position though.
Kairuz drops an elbow to the side of Preto's head.
Preto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kairuz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kairuz's back!
Preto is trying to stick to Kairuz's back but Kairuz is turning into Preto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Preto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kairuz.
Kairuz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kairuz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kairuz.
Preto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Preto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Preto has his foot on Kairuz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kairuz works his way back into a safe position though.
Kairuz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Preto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kairuz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Preto is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#SUB2#
Preto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kairuz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kairuz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Kairuz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kairuz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 50:46
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Kairuz!
Michael Kairuz is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Wilcox thows a body kick. Preto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wilcox thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Preto if he has to take too many more of those.
#TD#
Wilcox looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Preto!
Preto pushes Wilcox away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wilcox gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU#
Wilcox has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Preto shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilcox sprawls well. He's pushed Preto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilcox swats away the attempt to clinch by Preto.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Preto. #TD#
Wilcox shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Preto wants to improve his position but Wilcox is controlling well.
#T1#
Wilcox is nestled in close to Preto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wilcox missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Preto actively working from the bottom here.
Wilcox seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wilcox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Preto is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Wilcox seems content to control.
Wilcox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wilcox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Preto is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Preto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Preto wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Preto missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Preto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Preto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Wilcox is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Preto defends it well.
Wilcox scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Preto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Preto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilcox pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Preto actively working from the bottom here.
Preto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilcox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilcox is nestled in close to Preto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wilcox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilcox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Preto on the ground.#SU#
Wilcox stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Preto tries to sprawl but Wilcox drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Preto actively working from the bottom here.
Wilcox looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wilcox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Well, if Wilcox 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.
Wilcox prevents Preto from improving his position.
Wilcox winds up and cracks Preto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wilcox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Preto keeps working.
Wilcox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilcox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Preto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wilcox is looking to work some ground and pound but Preto has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Preto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Preto is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Wilcox has his hands clasped together but Preto extends and breaks Wilcox's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Preto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nelson Preto!
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