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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rowland tries to clinch but Da Silva Minh is having none of it.
Rowland tries to clinch up but Da Silva Minh circles away and keeps his distance.
Da Silva Minh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rowland with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Da Silva Minh counters with a single leg into guard. Rowland didn't expect that.
Da Silva Minh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rowland's guard.
Rowland 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Minh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rowland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Rowland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Rowland working for a triangle but Da Silva Minh defends it easily.
Da Silva Minh wants to get up but he can't break Rowland's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Da Silva Minh slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Da Silva Minh working the head and body with strikes.
Rowland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Da Silva Minh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rowland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rowland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rowland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva Minh is one step ahead there.
Rowland throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Da Silva Minh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Da Silva Minh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rowland misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Da Silva Minh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rowland is looking to clinch.
Rowland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Da Silva Minh swivels and escapes.
Da Silva Minh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Rowland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva Minh avoids the head kick by Rowland.
Da Silva Minh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rowland is defended easily by Da Silva Minh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neymar Da Silva Minh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rowland throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Da Silva Minh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rowland taking a breather.
Rowland working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Da Silva Minh obliges.
Rowland wants to get back to striking at distance but Da Silva Minh won't allow it.
Da Silva Minh keeps control of Rowland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Da Silva Minh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Da Silva Minh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benito Rowland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowland looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Da Silva Minh tries to counter with a clinch but Rowland shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowland throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Da Silva Minh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Da Silva Minh breaks from the clinch.
Rowland tries a head kick but it misses.
Rowland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Da Silva Minh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Silva Minh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rowland throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Da Silva Minh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Da Silva Minh. #TD2#
Da Silva Minh tightens his grip and picks Rowland up, before dumping him to the ground. Rowland manages to land in guard.
Rowland keeping full guard, as Da Silva Minh tries to pass.
Da Silva Minh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rowland working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Da Silva Minh landing with the ground and pound.
Da Silva Minh stays in close to Rowland's body and controls the position.
Da Silva Minh pushes down on Rowland's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Da Silva Minh tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rowland.
Da Silva Minh stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Rowland wants to get back to full guard.
Rowland gets back to full guard.
Da Silva Minh lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Rowland looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Da Silva Minh passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva Minh stalling. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Da Silva Minh trying to control from half guard but Rowland is working away.
Ground and pound from Da Silva Minh. #CUT2#
It looks like Benito Rowland has been cut.
Da Silva Minh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rowland defending well though.
Rowland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Da Silva Minh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva Minh trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neymar Da Silva Minh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benito Rowland's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Da Silva Minh swats away the attempt to clinch by Rowland.
Rowland throws a leg kick
and Da Silva Minh counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rowland drives through and clinches with Da Silva Minh against the cage.
Da Silva Minh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rowland is trying to break the clinch but Da Silva Minh has him pressed against the cage. #T1##BC#
Rowland manages to break the clinch.
Rowland misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Da Silva Minh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rowland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Da Silva Minh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rowland is trying to control the position but Da Silva Minh postures up. #SUB2#
Da Silva Minh 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.
Da Silva Minh stopping the sweep attempt from Rowland.#T2#
Rowland is working hard here to advance position.
Da Silva Minh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rowland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Silva Minh trying to control but Rowland is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rowland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Da Silva Minh is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rowland tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Da Silva Minh counters with a single leg into guard. Rowland didn't expect that. #T3#
Da Silva Minh throwing strikes but missing.
Da Silva Minh stopping the sweep attempt from Rowland.
Rowland has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Da Silva Minh has passed into side control.
#SU2#
Da Silva Minh stands up and beckons Rowland to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rowland tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Silva Minh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Da Silva Minh is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rowland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Da Silva Minh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva Minh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Da Silva Minh wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neymar Da Silva Minh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Da Silva Minh 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neymar Da Silva Minh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Ferrara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ferrara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Benito Rowland has been cut.
Rowland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowland is trying to keep Ferrara in close.
Ferrara preventing the sweep.
Ferrara postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Rowland's head off the mat! Rowland is out! He's out! Ferrara jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jonny Ferrara!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rowland gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Da Stingy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rowland has Da Stingy pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rowland is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rowland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rowland throwing strikes from guard but Da Stingy blocks nicely.
Rowland with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rowland 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.
Rowland has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rowland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Da Stingy trying to keep a closed guard but Rowland is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SU#
Rowland gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Da Stingy feints and as Rowland raises his hands in defense, Da Stingy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Da Stingy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rowland is keeping the position for now.
Rowland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Da Stingy is trying to escape back to his feet but Rowland uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Stingy is looking to regain half guard here but Rowland keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Rowland decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rowland avoids the head kick by Da Stingy.
#T2#
Da Stingy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Da Stingy tries to clinch but Rowland is having none of it.
Rowland throws a counter high kick but Da Stingy was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL#
Rowland forces Da Stingy back against the cage and clinches.
Rowland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rowland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Da Stingy can't break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Da Stingy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Stingy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rowland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rowland looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Da Stingy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rowland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Rowland counters with a quick kick to the body but Da Stingy blocks it.#T3#
Da Stingy moves in looking to clinch but Rowland pushes him off.
Leonardo Da Stingy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rowland has managed to clinch.
Rowland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Da Stingy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Da Stingy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rowland is trying to defend but Da Stingy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rowland is trying is best to control the position here.
Rowland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rowland continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowland works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Rowland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Da Stingy preventing the sweep.
Rowland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Da Stingy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rowland cracks Da Stingy with a solid left hand.#SU#
Rowland stands up from Da Stingy's guard - Rowland perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Stingy wants to clinch.
Rowland throws a quick counter head kick but Da Stingy was just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benito Rowland dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Da Stingy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rowland to the mat! Rowland manages to get full guard.
Rowland has Da Stingy pulled in close to control his posture.
Da Stingy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
More hug and hope from Rowland.#T1#
Rowland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Da Stingy's guard. #REVR#
Rowland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Rowland stands up from Da Stingy's guard - Rowland perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Da Stingy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Da Stingy trying to mount his opponent but Rowland defends it.
Rowland regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Da Stingy trying to move into half guard but instead Rowland has managed to sweep!#REVR##SU#
Rowland stands and steps away. Da Stingy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Da Stingy is breathing heavily.
Da Stingy scores with a spinning back kick!
Da Stingy wants to clinch up but Rowland keeps it at a distance.
As Da Stingy looks to move away, Rowland throws a big counter combo but Da Stingy just gets out of the way.#TD#
Da Stingy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rowland to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rowland landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Rowland stands up and waves to Da Stingy to follow him.
Da Stingy fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Da Stingy backs away, Rowland returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Da Stingy scores with a nice body kick.
Da Stingy digs a good body shot into Rowland's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Da Stingy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rowland doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Da Stingy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rowland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Da Stingy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Rowland gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Da Stingy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rowland napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rowland regains half guard.#T4#
Rowland gets full guard.
Rowland is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leonardo Da Stingy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##TD2#
Da Stingy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rowland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rowland is adopting a defensive guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rowland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowland'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.#T1#
Rowland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rowland working over Da Stingy with some ground and pound. Da Stingy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ES2#
Da Stingy kicks off Rowland and gets to his feet.
Da Stingy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rowland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Da Stingy shoots in and gets a takedown into Rowland's guard.
Da Stingy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rowland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Rowland gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Leonardo Da Stingy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##TD2#
Da Stingy scores with a takedown into Rowland's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Rowland is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Da Stingy rolls with it to try and escape but Rowland cranks on the arm and Da Stingy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benito Rowland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Angelov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rowland napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rowland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Angelov moves into full mount!
Angelov wants to take Rowland's back here but Rowland is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rowland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Angelov on the ground.
Rowland really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rowland is squirming around, avoiding Angelov's attempts to control the action.
Angelov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rowland tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Rowland is working hard here to advance position.
Angelov trying to control but Rowland is having none of it.
Rowland is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Angelov prevents Rowland from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angelov tries to control but Rowland wriggling away. #T3#
Rowland can't escape the position.
Angelov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Angelov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Angelov looks winded!#SUB2#
Angelov goes for an armbar but Rowland turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rowland.
Rowland throws a big right hand that misses.
Rowland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Rowland drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Angelov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rowland has Angelov in his guard.#REVB##T4#
Angelov wants to control from the top but Rowland keeps moving.
Angelov stays in close to Rowland's body and controls the position.
Angelov trying to control but Rowland is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rowland pulls Angelov in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Angelov 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##TD2#
Rowland gets caught flat footed, as Angelov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rowland managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelov wants to control from the top but Rowland keeps moving.
Angelov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rowland looking to control.
#T1#
Angelov stands and throws Rowland's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Angelov is breathing heavily.
Rowland sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Angelov wants to work for an arm triangle but Rowland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rowland really is a fat lump.
Rowland desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rowland is staying active underneath Angelov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rowland manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rowland holds on and takes a little breather.
Rowland trying to strike off his back.
Angelov won't allow Rowland to sweep him here.
Rowland looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rowland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Angelov tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Angelov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Angelov tries to pass to full mount but Rowland defends it. #T3#
Angelov wants to take a breather but Rowland is having none of it.
Rowland keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rowland is looking to improve his position.
Rowland won't allow Angelov to pass to mount.
Rowland misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Angelov controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Angelov tries to close the distance and clinch but Rowland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Angelov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rowland.
Angelov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Rowland misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Angelov gets a double leg takedown into Rowland's guard.
Angelov preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Angelov 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Angelov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rowland.#CL2#
Angelov darts in and clinches Rowland up against the cage.#BC2#
Angelov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Rowland rushes Angelov and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Angelov pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Rowland gets to his feet - Angelov follows without any prompting.
Angelov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rowland misses with a head kick.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Rowland. #TD#
Rowland shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rowland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Angelov wants to get back to full guard.
Rowland tries to stand but can't do so whilst Angelov controls his leg.
Rowland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Angelov's head. #T2#
Rowland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Angelov's head.
Rowland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rowland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rowland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Angelov's head.
Angelov moves into full guard.
Rowland scoring with some ground and pound.
Angelov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rowland postures up in Angelov's guard and throws a big left but Angelov blocks it. #SUB2#
Angelov is looking for a triangle but Rowland pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SU#
Rowland gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Angelov drives through with a takedown into Rowland's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Angelov controlling from the top position.
Rowland keeping moving, preventing Angelov from controlling successfully.
Rowland working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Rowland pulls Angelov in close to prevent any damage.
Angelov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Angelov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Angelov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rowland manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Benito Rowland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angel Angelov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rowland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Benito Rowland.
I think Angelov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Angelov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Rowland scores with a head kick. Ferreira tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rowland lands a head kick. Ferreira smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Carlos Ferreira has been cut.
Ferreira throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Rowland closes the distance and clinches.
Rowland tries to break the clinch but Ferreira is controlling the position.
Rowland has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rowland presses Ferreira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rowland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rowland is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowland wants to break free but Ferreira has control.
Rowland is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferreira has double underhooks.
Rowland tries to circle away but Ferreira has him pinned against the cage.
Rowland tries to break free but Ferreira pushes him back against the cage.
Rowland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##BC#
Rowland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rowland really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Ferreira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rowland's guard.
Rowland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferreira looks winded!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rowland holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rowland is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rowland wants to stand but Ferreira has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Rowland decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferreira, up you get! #TD2#
Ferreira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rowland quickly recovers to half guard.
Rowland tries to roll over but Ferreira keeps him under control.#T2#
Rowland is trying is best to control the position here.
Rowland is looking to improve his position.
Rowland regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rowland holds on and takes a little breather.
Rowland has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ferreira has passed into side control.
#T3#
Rowland is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ferreira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rowland trying to control but Ferreira postures up.
My spies in Cozad MMA Rio inform me that Ferreira has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ferreira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ferreira prevents Rowland from improving his position.
Ferreira is trying to control the action in half guard but Rowland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rowland is concentrating on defense, preventing Ferreira from advancing position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rowland is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rowland tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Ferreira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rowland controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rowland is staying active underneath Ferreira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Ferreira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ferreira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ferreira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rowland tries to clinch up but Ferreira circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ferreira.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Ferreira working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowland tries to buck Ferreira off but Ferreira is having none of it.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rowland is working hard here to advance position.
Ferreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rowland keeps working.
Rowland is trying to control Ferreira's posture but Ferreira avoids it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Ferreira has closed the distance and engaged Rowland in a clinch.
Rowland is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferreira has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Rowland.
Rowland tries to break free but Ferreira pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ferreira manages to break the clinch.
Rowland ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira.#CL#
Rowland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rowland wants to get back to striking at distance but Ferreira won't allow it.
Ferreira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Rowland is trying to push Ferreira away but Ferreira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Ferreira has clasped his hands together around Rowland's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rowland isn't going anywhere.
Rowland tries to improve position but can't.
Ferreira wants to stand but Rowland is controlling his arm.
Rowland is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rowland trying to hold on to Ferreira's head to control him but Ferreira postures up.
Rowland is controlling Ferreira's trapped leg to prevent Ferreira from advancing to side control.#T4#
Ferreira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ferreira tries to stand and escape but Rowland actually recovers to full guard.
Rowland managing to control the position.
Rowland'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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Rowland looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ferreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ferreira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Ferreira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rowland was covering up waiting for the punch and Ferreira finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Rowland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferreira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rowland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ferreira preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rowland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rowland distracts Ferreira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU#
Ferreira is working an open guard so Rowland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Rowland has managed to clinch.
Rowland pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
Rowland tries to break free but Ferreira pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ferreira lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rowland holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ferreira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rowland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rowland controlling the position well.
Rowland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Rowland keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rowland moves out of range of the body kick from Ferreira.
#TD#
Rowland dives in and scores a takedown into Ferreira's guard.#T4#
Rowland with a nice head shot there.#SU#
Rowland stands and steps away. Ferreira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Ferreira has closed the distance and engaged Rowland in a clinch.
#TD2#
Ferreira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ferreira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ferreira is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rowland dives into side control.
#SU#
Rowland decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Ferreira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Ferreira.
I've got Ferreira 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carlos Ferreira!
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