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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Israelov Jr lands with a hook. Sozzas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sozzas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Israelov Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sozzas misses with a takedown attempt - Israelov Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Israelov Jr with a hook.
Sozzas fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacare Sozzas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sozzas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Israelov Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Israelov Jr lands a head shot.#TD#
Sozzas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Israelov Jr's guard.
Sozzas stopping the sweep attempt from Israelov Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sozzas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Israelov Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sozzas is in close to Israelov Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sozzas is looking to work some ground and pound but Israelov Jr has wrist control.
Israelov Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Sozzas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Sozzas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Israelov Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sozzas.
Sozzas working the head and body with strikes.
Sozzas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sozzas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Israelov Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sozzas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sozzas slips a nice elbow through Israelov Jr's hands, connecting with Israelov Jr's forehead.
Sozzas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sozzas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Israelov Jr wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Sozzas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Israelov Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sozzas.
Sozzas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sozzas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Israelov Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sozzas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Israelov Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sozzas.
Sozzas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sozzas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Israelov Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sozzas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sozzas lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Israelov Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sozzas.
Sozzas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sozzas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sozzas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Israelov Jr defending well though.
Israelov Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sozzas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Israelov Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sozzas.
Israelov Jr is in trouble now - Sozzas has advanced to mount!
Sozzas with good strikes from the mount here!
Sozzas is breathing heavily.
Sozzas misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sozzas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Israelov Jr hang on?#T4#
A nice elbow there by Sozzas.
Sozzas thowing shots but they're missing.
Sozzas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sozzas throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Israelov Jr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sozzas.
Israelov Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sozzas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Israelov Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Sozzas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Sozzas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacare Sozzas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sozzas looks to clinch
letting Israelov Jr counter with a right hand.
Sozzas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Israelov Jr can do to turn this around?
Sozzas tries to clinch there but Israelov Jr circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Israelov Jr as Sozzas shoots in.
Israelov Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sozzas with a body shot.
Israelov Jr catches Sozzas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice sprawl there from Israelov Jr as Sozzas shoots in.
Israelov Jr misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Israelov Jr.#CUT2#
It looks like Jacare Sozzas has been cut.
Jab, jab by Israelov Jr - just one landing.
Israelov Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Israelov Jr connects with the punch.#TD#
Sozzas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sozzas lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sozzas stops Israelov Jr from standing up. #T1#
Sozzas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sozzas throwing strikes from guard but Israelov Jr blocks nicely.
Israelov Jr is trying to keep Sozzas in close.
Sozzas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Israelov Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sozzas is looking to work some ground and pound but Israelov Jr has wrist control.
Sozzas chips away with some ground and pound.
Sozzas 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.
Sozzas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Israelov Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sozzas postures up in Israelov Jr's guard and throws a big left but Israelov Jr blocks it. #T2#
Sozzas landing with the ground and pound.
Sozzas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sozzas lands a couple of digs.
Sozzas works over Israelov Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Sozzas works over Israelov Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Sozzas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Israelov Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sozzas is looking to work some ground and pound but Israelov Jr has wrist control.
Israelov Jr is trying to keep Sozzas in close.
#T3#
Sozzas landing some decent shots from guard.
Sozzas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Israelov Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sozzas postures up in Israelov Jr's guard and throws a big left but Israelov Jr blocks it.
Sozzas landing with the ground and pound.
Sozzas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sozzas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sozzas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sozzas walks into a straight right hand from Israelov Jr.#T4##TD#
Sozzas 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.
Sozzas postures up in Israelov Jr's guard and throws a big left but Israelov Jr blocks it.
Sozzas cracks Israelov Jr with a solid left hand.
Sozzas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sozzas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Israelov Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sozzas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Israelov Jr's head.
Sozzas throws a big right hand that misses.
Israelov Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sozzas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacare Sozzas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacare Sozzas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Israelov Jr with a nice cross.
Israelov Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sozzas shoots in but Israelov Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Israelov Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sozzas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Israelov Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sozzas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Israelov Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacare Sozzas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Israelov Jr scores with a hook to the body. Sozzas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sozzas shoots for a double leg takedown but Israelov Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Sozzas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Israelov Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sozzas's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Israelov Jr as he connects with a hook.
Israelov Jr tests Sozzas's chin there with a solid looking 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!
Jab by Israelov Jr.#T1#
Sozzas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Israelov Jr cracks Sozzas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Israelov Jr with a jab.
Israelov Jr connects with a body shot.
Good shot there by Israelov Jr.
Israelov Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sozzas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Israelov Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sozzas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sozzas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Israelov Jr cracks Sozzas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Israelov Jr lands with a hook. Sozzas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Israelov Jr scores with a nice strike.
Israelov Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Ephraim Israelov Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Israelov Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Israelov Jr.
A jab from Israelov Jr does it's job there.
Sozzas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Israelov Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice straight punches there by Israelov Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Israelov Jr.
Sozzas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Israelov Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Sozzas's head.
Sozzas shoots in but Israelov Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ephraim Israelov Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sozzas takes one to the side of the head.
Israelov Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Jacare Sozzas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Israelov Jr finds it's target.#T3#
Israelov Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Israelov Jr 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.
Israelov Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Sozzas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sozzas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Sozzas tries to keep at a distance but Israelov Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Israelov Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sozzas backwards.
Israelov Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sozzas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Israelov Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sozzas backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Israelov Jr.
Sozzas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Israelov Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Israelov Jr.
A short uppercut from Israelov Jr. #T4#
Israelov Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Israelov Jr pushes Sozzas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Israelov Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Israelov Jr scores with a shot to the side of Sozzas's head.
Sozzas is trying to pull guard but Israelov Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Israelov Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Israelov Jr.
Israelov Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Israelov Jr lands with a right to the head.
Israelov Jr lands with a right to the head.
Israelov Jr is working Sozzas over against the cage.
Israelov Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sozzass head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Israelov Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Israelov Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Israelov Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jacare Sozzas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Israelov Jr is working Sozzas over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ephraim Israelov Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sozzas 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Luman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD#
Sozzas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sozzas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sozzas lands a couple of digs.
Sozzas landing some decent shots from guard.
Sozzas lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sozzas lands a couple of elbows.
Sozzas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sozzas won't allow Luman to sweep him here.
Sozzas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sozzas is in close to Luman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sozzas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Luman trying to control the position.
Sozzas scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sozzas with a nice head shot there.
Sozzas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sozzas working away.
Sozzas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Luman to see if he's OK.
Luman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sozzas working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Luman looks winded!
Sozzas is chipping away with strikes.
#ROC#
Luman is rocked!
Sozzas lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Luman down.
Luman is still in real trouble! Can Sozzas finish him?
Sozzas working the ground and pound.
Sozzas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sozzas cracks Luman with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Sozzas immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Luman is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Sozzas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacare Sozzas!
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