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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Knox rushes Araujo and presses him up against the cage.
Knox managing to block the knees to the body from Araujo.
Knox has Araujo pressed against the cage.
Knox is stalling here.
Knox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body. #TD2#
Araujo successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox wants to stand but Araujo is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Knox stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Knox closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Araujo kicks off Knox and gets to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Araujo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Araujo looks winded!#SUB#
Knox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knox has his hands on Araujo's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Knox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knox lands a decent punch to the body there.#T2#
Knox is pulling down on Araujo's head. It's preventing any offense from Araujo, at least for the moment.
Knox tries to strike from the bottom.
Knox wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Knox continues to stall.#SUB2#
Araujo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Knox manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Araujo has Knox in his guard.#REVR##T3##SUB#
Knox drops back looking for a leg! Araujo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Araujo manages to kick Knox off! Knox jumps back into Araujo's guard.
Knox postures up and lands a big shot to Araujo's brow. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knox stands up over Araujo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Knox wants to stand but Araujo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Knox landing some decent shots from guard.
Knox with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4##SU#
Knox decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Araujo, up you get! #TD#
Knox drives through with a takedown into Araujo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Araujo is looking to stand back up but Knox counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Araujo. #REVB##SUB#
Knox is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Araujo is just riding it out for now. Knox eventually gives up the hold.
Knox working Araujo over with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Knox is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Knox tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Knox is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwardo Knox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Knox gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Knox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox punching from the bottom.
Araujo is breathing heavily.#T1#
Knox wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Knox is looking for a triangle here but Araujo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Knox struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Araujo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knox wants to control but Araujo postures up.
Knox keeps Araujo under control for a moment.
Knox wants to control but Araujo postures up.
I wouldn't like to be where Knox is right now. #T3#
Knox can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Araujo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knox holds on and takes a little breather.
Harata Araujo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Knox working for a triangle but Araujo defends it easily.
#SUB#
Knox working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Araujo has passed into half guard!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harata Araujo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Knox looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Araujo!#SU#
Knox stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Araujo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Araujo working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Knox striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#SUB2#
Araujo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Knox rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Araujo's guard! Nice work there by Knox!
Knox is in close to Araujo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Araujo can't keep his opponent in guard - Knox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Knox tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Araujo. #SUB#
Knox is trying to work for a kimura but Araujo is defending well.
Knox scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SU#
Knox decides to stand up. #TD2#
Araujo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knox quickly recovers to half guard.#T2#
Knox holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Knox is pressing down on Araujo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Araujo wanted to stand there but Knox had control of the position.
Knox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
More hug and hope from Knox.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
#TD#
Araujo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Knox to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Knox 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.
Knox tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knox is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Knox stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Knox shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Knox showed some decent athleticism there.
Knox winds up and cracks Araujo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Knox is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Araujo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knox. #SUB#
Knox seems to be working for a kimura but Araujo defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox wants to stand up but Araujo is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edwardo Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knox 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edwardo Knox!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Faulkner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Faulkner lands in his opponent's guard.
Faulkner sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Faulkner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Faulkner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Araujo has an active guard here but Faulkner has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Faulkner is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faulkner pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Faulkner not doing much here.
#SUB#
Faulkner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Araujo sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Faulkner controlling the action here.
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Faulkner lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faulkner stalling.
Araujo trying to get back to full guard but Faulkner takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Faulkner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Araujo is looking to escape.
Faulkner landing strikes from the mount and Araujo is in trouble! #T3#
Araujo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Araujo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Faulkner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Araujo defends well.#SUB#
Faulkner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Araujo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Araujo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Araujo has gone for a leg lock! Faulkner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Araujo's guard.#REVR#
Araujo has a closed guard, preventing Faulkner from standing up. #T4#
Faulkner trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Faulkner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Araujo's head.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Faulkner defends well.
Faulkner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Araujo has a closed guard, preventing Faulkner from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Araujo has an active guard here but Faulkner has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sydney Faulkner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Faulkner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Faulkner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Araujo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for subs from the bottom but Faulkner mounts him!
Faulkner controlling from the full mount.
Araujo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Faulkner is working for a guillotine from mount but Araujo frees his head quite easily.
Araujo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Araujo keeps trying to improve his position.#SU#
Faulkner is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Araujo misses with a takedown #TD#
and Faulkner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Faulkner.
Faulkner is standing up over Araujo. Araujo looks to escape but Faulkner dives into side control.
Araujo is breathing heavily.#REVB##SUB#
Faulkner is trying to get an arm triangle but Araujo is defending well.
Araujo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Faulkner asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2##SUB#
Faulkner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU#
Faulkner stands up.
Faulkner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Faulkner looking to score a takedown here. Araujo is defending well but Faulkner drives through and ends up in Araujo's guard.
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!#SUB2#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Faulkner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Faulkner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Faulkner passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3##SU#
Faulkner decides to stand up, so the ref orders Araujo to his feet. #TD#
Faulkner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Araujo did well to prevent Faulkner getting side control.
Faulkner controlling the action here.
Araujo trying to get back to full guard but Faulkner takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Faulkner working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4#
Araujo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB#
Faulkner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Araujo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Faulkner content just to control the position here.
Faulkner wants to control the pace but Araujo is squirming around nicely.
Faulkner content just to control the position here.
Araujo gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sydney Faulkner dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Faulkner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Araujo to the ground. Faulkner is now in Araujo's guard.#ES2#
Araujo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Faulkner off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Faulkner feints and as Araujo raises his hands in defense, Faulkner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Faulkner wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Faulkner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Faulkner cracks Araujo with a solid left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Faulkner sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Faulkner pushes his legs off easily.
Araujo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Faulkner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Faulkner is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Araujo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Faulkner is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Araujo.
Faulkner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Faulkner is trying to get an arm triangle but Araujo is defending well.
Faulkner grinds an elbow into Araujo's temple.
Faulkner is putting a hurting on Araujo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sydney Faulkner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Faulkner scoring with punches and elbows.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Araujo wants to get back to his feet.#SU#
Faulkner stands up.
Araujo shoots for a double leg takedown but Faulkner sprawls well. He's pushed Araujo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Faulkner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Araujo was covering up waiting for the punch and Faulkner finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3##SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Faulkner defends well.
Faulkner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Araujo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Faulkner has picked Araujo up and slammed him! Araujo can't keep hold of the triangle and Faulkner manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Faulkner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Faulkner is staying tight to Araujo's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Faulkner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Faulkner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Araujo tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T4#
Araujo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Araujo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Faulkner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SU#
Faulkner stands up from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Faulkner tries to avoid it but Araujo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Faulkner to the ground. Faulkner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Faulkner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Faulkner showed some decent athleticism there.
Harata Araujo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sydney Faulkner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Faulkner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sydney Faulkner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Faulkner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sydney Faulkner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Sharp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Araujo defends well and Sharp ends up having to push Araujo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Araujo gets a double leg takedown into Sharp's guard.#ES#
Sharp has his feet on Araujo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Araujo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sharp sprawls well initially but Araujo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sharp holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.
Araujo wants to get back to his feet.
Sharp wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy.
#T1#
Sharp is trying is best to control the position here.
Araujo wants to stand up but Sharp is controlling the position.
#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sharp defends it well.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Sharp is defending well. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sharp wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
Sharp is trying to stand back up but Araujo is controlling him
Sharp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Araujo on the ground.
Sharp flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Araujo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sharp pushes Araujo off looking to stand but Araujo dives back in and keeps control.
Sharp trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up.
Araujo is looking to advance position but Sharp won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Sharp is defending well.
#SUB2#
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sharp is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold.
Sharp tries to roll over but Araujo keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Sharp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Araujo pulls his head out easily.
Sharp trying to control but Araujo postures up.
#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sharp still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sharp has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Araujo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sharp off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo has the hooks in. Sharp is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Araujo gets his hands free as Sharp looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harata Araujo 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#
Sharp fails with a takedown attempt.
Araujo is looking for the big counter here.
Araujo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Araujo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sharp has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sharp is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Araujo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1##SU2#
Sharp is working an open guard so Araujo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Harata Araujo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Sharp drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sharp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sharp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sharp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sharp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sharp defends it easily.#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB2#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sharp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sharp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Sharp scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Araujo's head.#SUB2#
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sharp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sharp with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sharp throws a big elbow that misses.
Sharp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Araujo's head.
Sharp with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sharp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Araujo is tightening it up a little... Sharp has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sharp reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sharp taps out! Nice BJJ there by Araujo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Harata Araujo!
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