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Event:
DFC Mayhem 14
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Branco. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Steele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steele.#CL#
Branco moves into range and clinches up with Steele.
Branco can't get the takedown.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branco gets through Steele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steele is trying to maintain a safe position but Branco gets an underhook and turns Steele into the cage.
Branco is looking for a takedown.
Steele is looking to control Branco's arms but Branco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steele has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steele is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Branco has denied him.
Steele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Branco has Steele pressed against the cage.
A short right from Branco. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Branco struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
Branco lands an uppercut.
Branco working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Branco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steele wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Branco has him pressed against the cage.
Branco lands a left hand.
Branco lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Branco.
Steele blocks a body shot from Branco.
Branco throws a head punch that misses.
Branco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Branco.
#T2#
Branco tries for a takedown but Steele manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branco.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
Branco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Branco misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Branco fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Branco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Branco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele being controlled against the cage.
Branco stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branco stalling against the cage.
Steele is trying to break the clinch but Branco is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Branco fails to land.
Steele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Branco lands with a light punch inside.
Steele is trying to break the clinch but Branco is controlling him.
Steele is looking to control Branco's arms but Branco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steele has his back to the cage.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Branco is struggling to control the position.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Branco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Branco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steele's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Branco as Steele tries to tie him up.
Steele is trying to break the clinch but Branco is controlling him.
Branco struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
Branco misses with a knee to the head.
Steele blocks a body shot from Branco.
Branco working aggressively here.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele is trying to force a seperation but Branco has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Steele takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Branco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Branco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Branco shoots in for a takedown but Steele shows good takedown defense.
Steele clobbers Branco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Branco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steele can do to turn this around?
Branco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steele sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Branco somewhat.#CL#
Branco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steele wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Branco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Branco - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Branco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branco scores with a hook to the body.
Branco lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Branco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joaquim Branco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Branco misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branco.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Steele controls the action.
Branco misses with some punches.
Branco misses with a punch on the inside.
Branco lands a left hand.
#T2#
Steele is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steele is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Branco fails to land.
Branco working aggressively here.
Branco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco prevents Steele from breaking the clinch.
Branco throws a head punch that misses.
Branco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steele's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Branco.
#T3#
Branco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branco misses with a punch on the inside.
Branco slows down the pace here.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele tries to stall but Branco uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Branco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco misses with a punch on the inside.
Branco stalling the fight.
#T4#
Branco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele stalling in the clinch but Branco improves position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Branco throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
Steele is looking to control Branco's arms but Branco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steele has his back to the cage.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steele is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Branco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Branco dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Branco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Branco misses with a looping right.
Branco takes one to the chin there.
Steele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Branco swings widly with a right hand
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Steele throws a shot to the body.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steele digs a good body shot into Branco's ribs.
Branco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele scores with the left hand. Branco knows he should have avoided that one.
Steele scores with a body shot.
Steele has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
Branco rushes Steele and presses him up against the cage.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
Steele is trying to force a seperation but Branco has the dominant position.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Branco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branco throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Branco.
Branco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Branco trying to land knees to the body.
Steele prevents a body shot from Branco.
Steele content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Branco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2#
Branco lands with a light punch inside.
Branco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branco lands with a light punch inside.
Branco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Steele is trying to break the clinch but Branco is controlling him.
Steele looking to slow down the pace here.
Branco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steele trying to control the position but instead, Branco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steele into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Branco - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
Branco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Branco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Branco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Branco leaning his opponent against the cage.
Branco seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Steele controls the action.
Branco leaning his opponent against the cage.
Branco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steele stalling in the clinch but Branco improves position.
Raylan Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Branco misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branco lands with a short shot to the head.
Branco works on Steele's body with a couple of short punches.
Branco misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Branco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steele's brow.
Steele is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Branco working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Steele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Branco throws a hook but Steele blocks it.
Steele catches Branco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joaquim Branco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT2#
It looks like Joaquim Branco has been cut.
Branco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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 Joaquim Branco.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Branco, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Branco!
A very excited looking Joaquim Branco 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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Event:
TUF round 8
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Branco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Branco misses.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Lebowitz.
Branco was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lebowitz looks to land a combination. Branco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lebowitz lands a nice shot to the body.
Branco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Branco shoots in and drives through. Lebowitz sprawls well.
A big right from Lebowitz misses.
Nice cross by Lebowitz.
Branco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Branco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lebowitz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lebowitz lands with a straight right. Branco didn't see that one coming.
Branco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Branco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lebowitz misses with a looping right.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Lebowitz.
Lebowitz lands a nice hook to Branco's body. Branco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Branco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lebowitz moves away.
Lebowitz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1##CL#
Branco has managed to clinch.
Branco lands with a short shot to the head.
Lebowitz tries to throw a body punch but Branco avoids it by throwing Lebowitz back against the cage.
Branco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lebowitz.
Lebowitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Branco.
Branco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lebowitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Branco.
Branco prevents a body shot from Lebowitz.
Branco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lebowitz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Branco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lebowitz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branco avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Branco.
Branco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lebowitz backwards.
Lebowitz lands with a left to the head.
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!
Branco blocking some punches.
Branco slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Lebowitz fails to land. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Branco fails to land.
Lebowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lebowitz.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Lebowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lebowitz lands a shot to the body.
Lebowitz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lebowitz lands a shoulder strike.
Branco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lebowitz is defending well for now.
Lebowitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lebowitz can't find room to land a body shot as Branco controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Branco.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Branco.
Lebowitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Branco on the inside.
Lebowitz misses with the head strike.
Branco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Lebowitz.
Branco lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Branco.
Branco misses with a body punch.
A short left from Lebowitz.
Lebowitz works on Branco's body with a couple of short punches.
Branco scores with a shot to the side of Lebowitz's head.
Lebowitz takes a shot to the head.
Lebowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lebowitz lands with a left to the head.
Lebowitz tries to throw a body punch but Branco avoids it by throwing Lebowitz back against the cage.
A short left from Branco.
Branco lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branco lands with a light punch inside.
Lebowitz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
Branco lands with a right to the head.
Lebowitz takes a shot to the head.
Branco digs a right hand into Lebowitz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lebowitz's gas tank.
Branco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Branco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Branco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lebowitz backwards.
Lebowitz throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lebowitz.
Branco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lebowitz is defending well.#BC#
Branco manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Lebowitz misses its intended target. #CL#
Branco instigates a clinch.
Lebowitz tries a body shot but Branco blocks it.
Lebowitz gets through Branco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lebowitz scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Branco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Branco misses with a body punch
and Lebowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Lebowitz cracks Branco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL#
Branco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Branco lands an uppercut.
Lebowitz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
Branco prevents a body shot from Lebowitz.
Branco scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Lebowitz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Branco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lebowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Branco slips a jab from Lebowitz.
Branco throws an off balance right hand
and Lebowitz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lebowitz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lebowitz wants it to stay on the feet.
Lebowitz misses with a series of wild punches.
Lebowitz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL#
Branco pushes Lebowitz up against the cage in a clinch.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lebowitz prevents a body shot from Branco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lebowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lebowitz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Branco throws a head punch that misses.
Lebowitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Branco manages to break the clinch.
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!
Branco misses with a hook to the body
letting Lebowitz counter with a right hand.
Lebowitz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Branco drops his hands momentarily and Lebowitz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Branco forces Lebowitz back against the cage and clinches.
Lebowitz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Lebowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lebowitz blocks an elbow strike.
Lebowitz misses with some punches.
Joaquim Branco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Branco looking for a takedown.
Lebowitz lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lebowitz.
A head punch on the inside from Lebowitz fails to land.
Branco misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lebowitz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branco.
Lebowitz lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Branco fails to land.
Lebowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Branco.
Branco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branco is stalling here.
Branco slowing the pace effectively.
Branco seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Lebowitz misses with the head strike.
Lebowitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Branco stalling the fight.
Lebowitz lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lebowitz.
Branco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branco.
Lebowitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lebowitz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lebowitz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
Lebowitz misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Branco - that landed with a thud.
Lebowitz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lebowitz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Branco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lebowitz.#T3#
Branco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lebowitz backwards.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Lebowitz.
Lebowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Lebowitz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Branco lands a body punch.
Lebowitz tries a body shot but Branco blocks it.
Lebowitz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lebowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lebowitz tries to work over Branco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Branco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lebowitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branco has Lebowitz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lebowitz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lebowitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lebowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branco scores with a shot to the side of Lebowitz's head.
Lebowitz can't find room to land a body shot as Branco controls the action.
Lebowitz tries to throw a body punch but Branco avoids it by throwing Lebowitz back against the cage.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Lebowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Branco.
Lebowitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Branco.
Lebowitz lands a left hand.
Lebowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lebowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Branco - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Branco blocking some punches.
#BC#
Branco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Branco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lebowitz's waist but Lebowitz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Branco off to one side.
Lebowitz throws a lazy right hand but Branco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Branco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branco gets through Lebowitz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Lebowitz.
Branco blocks a body shot from Lebowitz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Lebowitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lebowitz moves away from the strike by Branco. #CL#
Branco moves into the clinch.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Branco is pushing Lebowitz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Lebowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Branco.
Branco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lebowitz is defending well.
Lebowitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lebowitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Lebowitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Branco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Branco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lebowitz.
Branco lands a hook that snaps the head of Lebowitz backwards.
Branco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Branco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Branco manages to break the clinch.
Daniel Lebowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Branco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Branco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lebowitz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branco.
Branco lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Lebowitz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lebowitz scores with a shot to the side of Branco's head. #BC#
Branco breaks the clinch.
Lebowitz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Branco on the side of the head.
Branco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lebowitz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Branco scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branco misses with a wild body shot.
Branco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joaquim Branco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branco moves forwards but Lebowitz connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Branco closes the distance and clinches.
Branco is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Lebowitz lands with a right to the head.
Lebowitz prevents a body shot from Branco.
Branco misses with an elbow over the top.
Lebowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Branco fails to land.
A short uppercut from Lebowitz.
Lebowitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Branco.
A body shot lands from Lebowitz.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Lebowitz.
A shot in the inside from Branco.
A right hook to the body lands for Branco.
Branco tries a body shot but Lebowitz blocks it.
Branco lands a shoulder strike.
Lebowitz pushes Branco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Lebowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lebowitz works on Branco's body with a couple of short punches.
Branco lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3##BC#
Branco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donk. Lebowitz catches Branco right on the button with a cross.
Branco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lebowitz lands the left hand.
Branco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lebowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lebowitz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Daniel Lebowitz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lebowitz lands a right hook to the body.
Lebowitz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Branco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lebowitz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Branco.
Branco takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Branco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Branco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Lebowitz scores with a jab.
Branco throws the left hand but Lebowitz avoids the punch easily.
Daniel Lebowitz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Lebowitz.
Branco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lebowitz's hands.
Lebowitz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Branco in his tracks.
Branco misses with a hook
enabling Lebowitz to counter with a crisp jab.
Branco misses the body punch
and Lebowitz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Branco throws a right hand that misses
and Lebowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Branco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Branco.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branco throws a head punch that misses.
Lebowitz prevents a body shot from Branco.
Joaquim Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lebowitz digs a right hand into Branco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Branco's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Lebowitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lebowitz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Lebowitz!
Daniel Lebowitz 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:
Sin City 7 Lobtov vs. Toole
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Branco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Branco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Branco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Branco with a jab.
Branco lands a jab.#CL#
Branco has closed the distance and engaged Power in a clinch.
Branco prevents Power from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Branco.
A short right from Branco on the inside. #BC#
Branco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Branco leaves Power with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branco connects with a nice looking jab.
Power shoots in looking for a takedown but Branco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Power's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Branco is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Branco looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Power walks into a straight right hand from Branco.
Power fails with a takedown attempt.
Branco changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Joaquim Branco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Power.
Branco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Branco lands a jab to the nose.
Branco scores with a jab to the body.
Branco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
#CL#
Branco takes the fight into the clinch.
Branco scores with a hook to the body.
Power tries to pull guard but Branco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Branco is pressed up against the cage. Power has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Branco down to the mat. Branco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joaquim Branco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Branco misses.
Power closes this distance looking for a takedown but Branco circles away.
Power closes the distance and clinches up with Branco, looking for a takedown. Power pushes Branco against the cage but Branco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Power looks winded!
Power wants to clinch.
Branco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Branco stuffs the takedown attempt from Power. Power gets slowly back to his feet.
Branco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Power stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Nice shot lands for Branco.
Branco misses the shot to the body.
Power walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Branco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Power's hands.
Branco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Power at a distance.
Branco is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Branco just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Branco. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Power slips under a jab.
Power takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Power fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Branco rushes Power and presses him up against the cage.
Branco lands a body punch. #TD#
Branco successfully pulls guard.
#T4#
Power postures up.
Power trying to control but Branco is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power postures up.
Branco is pulling down on Power's head. It's preventing any offense from Power, at least for the moment.
Branco wants to sweep but no luck.
Power slips nicely into half guard.
Branco is looking to improve his position.
Power moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Branco dominated that round.
That's time! Branco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Branco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Power.
Branco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Branco misses.
Power changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Power is defended easily by Branco.
Branco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Branco lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Power doesn't seem bothered though.
Joaquim Branco is winning the standup battle so far.
Power shoots for a double leg takedown but Branco sprawls well. He's pushed Power's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joaquim Branco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Power.
Branco just misses with a punch to the body.
Branco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Branco connects with a single shot there.
Branco scores with a shot to the body.
Power will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Power is breathing heavily.#CL#
Branco rushes Power and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Branco looking to throw knees to the head but Power is blocking nicely.
Branco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Power up against the cage.
Power prevents the takedown attempt.
Branco lands a nice uppercut.
Power has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Branco after a bit of a struggle.
Branco lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Branco on the inside.
A short right from Branco.
Joaquim Branco has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Branco lands a left hand.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branco works on Power's body with a couple of short punches.
Branco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Branco.
Branco has Power pressed against the cage.
Branco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powers head.
Branco presses Power against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Branco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Branco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Power avoids a wild elbow strike from Branco.
Branco presses Power against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Branco lands with a short shot to the head.
Branco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Branco.
Branco lands an uppercut.
Branco scores with a shoulder strike.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Power has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Branco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Branco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Branco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Power fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Branco avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Branco forces Power back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Branco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power has Branco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Branco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Branco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Branco.
Branco taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Branco.
#BC#
Branco breaks from the clinch.
Branco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Branco drives through and clinches with Power against the cage.
Branco lands a right hand.
Power prevents a takedown attempt there.
Branco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Branco dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Branco clinches with his opponent.
Power tries to pull guard but Branco holds him up against the cage and eventually Power drops back down to his feet.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Branco successfully pulls guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Power's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Power is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Branco is trying to keep Power in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power trying to control but Branco is working from the bottom.
Power stands and throws Branco's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Power is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Branco has escaped the position, nice work there.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Branco stops Power from passing to mount.
Branco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Power on the ground.
Branco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.#SUB2#
Power is trying to get an arm triangle but Branco is defending well.
Branco is looking to regain half guard here but Power keeps moving and retains side control.
Branco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Branco tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Power wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Branco, who protects the arm well.
Power tries to score with some ground and pound. Branco controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Branco is trying to control Power's posture but Power avoids it. #T3#
Branco tries to improve position but can't.
Power is looking to take a break and control but Branco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Power controlling from side mount.
Power trying to control the position but Branco is working away.
Power throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
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.
A lull in the action here as Power stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Power is trying to get an arm triangle but Branco is defending well.
Power tries to advance to mount but Branco denies him.
Branco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Branco 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Branco!
A victorious Joaquim Branco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Branco closes the distance and pushes Sampson back into the cage.
Branco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Branco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Branco is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Branco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sampson blocks it with crossed arms.
Branco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sampson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Branco manages to break the clinch.
Sampson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sampson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Branco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sampson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Branco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Branco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Branco. Beautiful body shot.
Branco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Branco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sampson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Branco in side control, throwing shots but Sampson defends.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Sampson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branco tries to score with some ground and pound. Sampson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Branco is working Sampson over with some ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Branco crashes against the mat.
Check out the look on Branco's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC2#
Sampson is rocked!
Branco working the ground and pound but Sampson is defending the strikes.
Oh Sampson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branco sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sampson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Branco working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Branco creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sampson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Branco crashes against the mat.
#T2#
Branco postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sampson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Branco.
Sampson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Branco.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branco throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Branco throws a strike aimed at the side of Sampson's head but Sampson avoids it well.
Sampson defending against the ground and pound.
A big shot lands for Branco! That's hurt Sampson! Will he recover? Branco fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joaquim Branco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Branco closes the distance and clinches.
Branco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hall smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Branco rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Branco.
A short right from Branco on the inside.
Branco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Branco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall takes a shot to the head.
Hall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Branco leaning against his opponent.
#T1#
Hall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Branco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hall is defending well.
Trevor Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquim Branco.
Hall avoids a wild elbow strike from Branco.
Branco lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Hall is rocked!
Branco dips a shoulder and cracks Hall with a mighty uppercut! Hall falls back against the cage and Branco unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hall is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Branco screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joaquim Branco!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 628 Round 3
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Branco darts in and clinches Araujo up against the cage.
Araujo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branco.
Branco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Araujo jumps guard but Branco stands there with Araujo around his waist. Araujo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Branco digs a right hand into Araujo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Araujo's gas tank.
Branco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Branco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Branco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Araujo looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco lands with a left to the head.
Branco lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Branco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Araujo jumps guard but Branco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Araujo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Branco uses from the top position. #SUB#
Araujo looking for a triangle here. Branco is fighting it but it looks tight! Araujo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Branco is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joao Araujo!
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QFC Tournament 628 Round 2
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Branco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branco.
Branco lands with a light punch inside.
Branco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Branco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Branco lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Branco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Branco.
Branco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branco working aggressively here.
Branco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Branco is defending well.#T1#
Branco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Branco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Branco scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDonald prevents a body shot from Branco.
Branco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Branco pressing his opponent against the cage.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branco.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Branco working aggressively here.
Branco pushes McDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branco lands a body shot.
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 nice right hand lands inside from Branco.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Branco lands with a light punch inside.
Branco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Branco as McDonald tries to tie him up.
Branco lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards. #T3#
Branco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Branco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDonald is trying to drag Branco to the mat but Branco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Branco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Branco cracks McDonald with a nice body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Branco scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Branco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branco lands with a left to the head.
Branco is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Branco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Branco is working McDonald over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Branco.
Branco misses with a punch to the body.
Branco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Branco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
Stalling in the clinch from Branco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Branco dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Branco thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Branco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Branco closes the distance and pushes McDonald back into the cage.
Branco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A body shot lands from Branco.
Branco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Branco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McDonald drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Branco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Branco fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Branco has him pressed against the cage.
Branco lands with a short shot to the head.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Branco digs a right hand underneath McDonald's ribcage. McDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Branco.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Branco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Branco misses with the head strike.
Branco tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Branco back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Branco gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Branco - that landed with a thud.
Branco lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDonald wants a takedown.
Joaquim Branco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Branco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Branco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Branco lands a shot to the body.
McDonald takes a shot to the head. #T3#
A short right from Branco on the inside.
Branco is working McDonald over against the cage.
Branco lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Branco.
Branco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Branco on the inside.
Branco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Branco.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Branco presses McDonald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Branco scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
The referee calls for Branco to work.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Branco.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Branco lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Branco.
A short body shot lands from Branco as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Branco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonald takes one on the button.#CL2#
Branco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Branco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
Branco throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Still in the clinch, Branco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Branco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Branco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco works on McDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
Branco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Branco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Branco. #T1#
Branco lands a left hand.
Branco lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Branco manages to get underhooks.
Branco lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Still in the clinch, Branco scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Branco.
Branco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Branco.
A short right from Branco.
A nice left hand lands by Branco.
Nice body punch from Branco. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Branco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Branco.
Branco digs a right hand into McDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald's gas tank.
Branco lands a left hand.
Branco digs a right hand into McDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald's gas tank.
Branco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Branco scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
McDonald is rocked!
A short right from Branco.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Branco. #T3#
McDonald wants a takedown.
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.
Branco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Branco lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Branco is struggling to control the position.
Branco lands a left hand.
McDonald fails to pull guard.
Chris McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branco lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Branco lands with a left to the head.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Branco lands with a short shot to the head.
Branco lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Branco scores with a hook to the body.
Branco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Branco.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Branco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Branco.
Branco scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Branco blocks a body shot from McDonald.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branco digs a right hand into McDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald's gas tank.
Branco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Branco lands a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Branco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Branco scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
Branco scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
Branco blocks a body shot from McDonald.
Joaquim Branco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Branco managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquim Branco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Branco has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Joaquim Branco!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Joaquim Branco!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Joaquim Branco!
Joaquim Branco wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 628 Round 1
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Branco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branco.
Branco misses with a wild body shot.
Bull feinted with a counter takedown.
Bull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Branco tries to move into range but Bull moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Branco lands a nice hook to Bull's body. Bull takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Branco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Branco lands a nice hook to Bull's body. Bull takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Branco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bull's head.
Branco throws a shot to the body.
Bull works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Branco lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Branco.
Branco is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bull rather than just go for the knockout.
Branco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Branco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Branco defending well as Bull loads up on a big left hand.
Branco doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Branco throws a body shot but no joy.
Joaquim Branco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Branco scores with a punch to the head.
Branco blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Bull misses.
Branco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bull's hands.
Bull throws a body shot but no joy.
Branco missing with a left hand there. Bull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Branco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bull moves away.
Bull throws a hook but Branco avoids it easily.
Branco throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Bull counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Branco 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.
Branco trying to control the position.
#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bull postures up and lands a big shot to Branco's brow.
Bull showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bull with a flurry of punches that miss.
Branco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Branco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Branco 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.
Bull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Bull controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bull moves out of range as Branco strikes.
Branco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bull.
Branco connects with a body shot that sends Bull's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Bull tries to keep at a distance but Branco has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Branco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Branco lands a left hand.
Branco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Branco.
Branco pushes Bull back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bull misses with some punches.
Branco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Branco lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Bull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bull backwards.
Bull being controlled against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Branco.
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!
Branco dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bull tries to circle away but Branco has him pinned against the cage.
Branco scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Branco - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bull.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Branco.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bull misses with the head strike.
Branco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Branco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Branco throws a hook to the side of Bull's head but Bull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Branco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bull was well out of range. Poor timing from Branco.
Bull has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Branco finds it's way round the side to connect with Bull's head.
A big right from Branco misses.
Bull takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bull with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Branco to score with a decent uppercut.
Branco defending well as Bull loads up on a big left hand.
Branco throws a looping overhand right but Bull ducks down to avoid it.
Branco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bull drops down looking for a counter takedown but Branco sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Branco clinches with his opponent.
Branco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bull has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Branco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Branco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Branco cracks Bull with a nice body shot.
Bull is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Branco is defending well.
A hook to the body from Branco.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Branco.
Bull changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Branco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pythious Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Branco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bull takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joaquim Branco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Branco.
Branco lands a head shot.
Branco throws an overhand right that lands on Bull's shoulder, as Bull tries to avoid the shot.
Bull drops down looking for a counter takedown but Branco sprawls and moves away.
Branco scores with a jab.
Branco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bull.
Branco scores with the left hand. Bull knows he should have avoided that one.
Branco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bull.
Branco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bull.
Branco wants to clinch.#T2##CL2#
Branco clinches up with Bull and pushes him back against the cage.
Branco lands a body shot.
Bull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Branco scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Branco.
Branco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bull is looking to control Branco's arms but Branco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bull has his back to the cage.
Branco blocking some punches.
Bull is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A shot in the inside from Branco.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Branco. #T3#
Branco scores with a shoulder strike.
Bull misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Branco.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Branco scores with a shot to the side of Bull's head.
Branco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Branco lands with a light punch inside.
Branco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bull backwards.
Bull being controlled against the cage.
Branco blocks the elbow strike.
Branco digs a right hand into Bull's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bull's gas tank.
Branco blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Branco.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bull tries to work over Branco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Branco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bull misses with a punch on the inside.
Branco presses Bull against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Branco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Branco presses Bull against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Branco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulls head.
Branco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Branco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Bull is rocked!
Branco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bull backwards.
Oh Bull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branco blocks an uppercut.
Bull seems to have got his legs back now.
Bull misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Branco.
Branco scores with a shot to the side of Bull's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Branco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bull throws a hook but Branco avoids it easily.
Branco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bull's head backwards.#CL2#
Branco takes the fight into the clinch.
Bull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bull backwards.
Bull misses with a knee to the head.
Branco lands with a short shot to the head.
Bull makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Branco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bull backwards.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Branco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Branco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branco lands an uppercut.
Branco lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Branco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Branco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bull backwards.
Branco has Bull pressed against the cage.
Branco blocks the elbow strike.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Branco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Branco.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Branco lands a shot to the body.
Bull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branco pressing his opponent against the cage.
Branco lands a right hand.
Bull misses with some punches.
#T2#
Branco pushes Bull back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Branco.
Branco lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull throws a punch but it's blocked by Branco.
Branco lands with a light punch inside.
Branco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Branco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bull swings wildly with an uppercut but Branco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco is stalling here.
Branco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Branco.
Branco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bull backwards.
Branco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Branco blocking some punches.
Pythious Bull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Branco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Branco - that landed with a thud.
Branco digs a right hand underneath Bull's ribcage. Bull let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Branco has Bull pushed against the cage.
Joaquim Branco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bull misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Branco.
Branco cracks Bull with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Branco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Branco works on Bull's body with a couple of short punches.
Branco lands with a light punch inside.
Branco lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Branco.
Branco stalling.
Bull is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Branco is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branco. #T4#
Bull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branco lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Branco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Branco.
Branco lands with a short shot to the head.
Branco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Branco is leaning against Bull and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Branco pushes Bull back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Branco on the inside.
Branco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulls head.
Bull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branco creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bull with a big uppercut! Bull tries to clinch up but Branco pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bull to the mat! Bull covers up and Branco unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joaquim Branco!
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