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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RFL 001 Games in the Coliseum
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
ALmeida fails to land the takedown.
ALmeida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barbosa is fending him off so far but ALmeida persists. Nope, Barbosa circles away and we're back to standing.
ALmeida throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. ALmeida will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
ALmeida closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barbosa quickly recovers to half guard.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
ALmeida not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ALmeida slows the pace down in half guard.
Barbosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. ALmeida is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Barbosa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barbosa wants to stand up but ALmeida is controlling him.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barbosa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barbosa has his hands on ALmeida's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
ALmeida closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barbosa's guard.#T2##SU#
ALmeida gets to his feet - Barbosa follows without any prompting.
ALmeida misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. ALmeida will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
ALmeida closes the distance and clinches.
Barbosa tries to break free but ALmeida pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
ALmeida breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Barbosa as ALmeida shoots in.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaue ALmeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for ALmeida with that takedown attempt.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
ALmeida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Kaue ALmeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from ALmeida misses
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. ALmeida will be more careful next time no doubt.
ALmeida misses with a body punch
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has ALmeida backing up. ALmeida nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
ALmeida throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
ALmeida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
Barbosa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4##TD#
Barbosa tries to sprawl but ALmeida drives through with a takedown into half 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!
Barbosa moves into full guard.
Barbosa wants to stand but ALmeida is controlling the position.
ALmeida preventing the sweep.
Barbosa pulls ALmeida in close to his closed guard and prevents ALmeida from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as ALmeida tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Barbosa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
ALmeida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jose Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
ALmeida tries for a takedown but Barbosa circles away easily
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. ALmeida will be more careful next time no doubt.
ALmeida dives in for a single leg takedown but Barbosa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from ALmeida misses
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
ALmeida tries to clinch up.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but ALmeida bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
ALmeida manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barbosa on his heels. He'll look to pass Barbosa's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Barbosa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
#SU#
ALmeida decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barbosa, up you get!
Kaue ALmeida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ALmeida tries to land a body kick
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
ALmeida closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. ALmeida will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Barbosa. No joy for ALmeida on that attempt.
As ALmeida backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but ALmeida manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaue ALmeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ALmeida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
ALmeida misses with a takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has ALmeida backing up. ALmeida nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
ALmeida fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ALmeida closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Barbosa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barbosa wants it to stay on the feet.
As ALmeida backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but ALmeida manages to avoid it all.
ALmeida tries for a takedown but Barbosa circles away easily
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has ALmeida backing up. ALmeida nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
ALmeida closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barbosa did well to prevent ALmeida getting side control.
Barbosa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barbosa is trying to control the position but ALmeida postures up. #T4#
Barbosa pulls ALmeida in close to prevent any damage.
ALmeida is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kaue ALmeida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbosa wants to get back to his feet but ALmeida is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ALmeida sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
ALmeida moves to clinch but Barbosa breaks away
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has ALmeida backing up. ALmeida nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
ALmeida misses with a takedown
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has ALmeida backing up. ALmeida nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but ALmeida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbosa being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ALmeida tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbosa avoids the damage to the body. #T1##BC#
ALmeida breaks the clinch.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by ALmeida.
ALmeida misses with a takedown
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings ALmeida.
ALmeida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has ALmeida backing up. ALmeida nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaue ALmeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ALmeida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jose Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ALmeida throws a sloppy head kick
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
ALmeida fails with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings ALmeida.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ALmeida throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
ALmeida doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings ALmeida.
A low kick from ALmeida is predictable there
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. ALmeida will be more careful next time no doubt.
ALmeida tries to clinch but Barbosa moves away
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. ALmeida will be more careful next time no doubt.
ALmeida fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
ALmeida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
ALmeida with a poor takedown
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
ALmeida doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has ALmeida backing up. ALmeida nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
ALmeida tries for a takedown but Barbosa circles away easily
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings ALmeida.
ALmeida shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#
ALmeida is rocked!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ALmeida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes that really hurt ALmeida! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Barbosa!
Jose Barbosa is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
AMC 001 Grand opening
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barbosa enables ALmeida to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barbosa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
ALmeida postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barbosa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Barbosa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but ALmeida has passed into side control.
ALmeida trying to control the position but Barbosa is working away.
A lull in the action here as ALmeida stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
ALmeida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barbosa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
The referee asks ALmeida politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. ALmeida prefers to stall for the moment though.
ALmeida working away.
ALmeida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
ALmeida takes a little break here. Barbosa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Barbosa is looking to regain half guard here but ALmeida keeps moving and retains side control.
Barbosa connects with an elbow from the bottom.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
ALmeida in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
ALmeida working the ground and pound.
Barbosa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked ALmeida off and has taken his back!
Barbosa punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB2#
ALmeida showing good submission defense here.
ALmeida is trying to break free.
ALmeida might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barbosa tries to get the hooks in deep but ALmeida pushed the leg off. #T3#
ALmeida wants to control his opponent's hands but Barbosa gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Barbosa looking to break ALmeida's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. ALmeida remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Barbosa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
ALmeida controlling Barbosa 's hands.
ALmeida breaks Barbosa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
ALmeida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
ALmeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing ALmeida from standing up. #SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a triangle but ALmeida pushes his legs off easily.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
ALmeida content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Barbosa has locked up a guillotine! Barbosa's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? ALmeida is holding on here and Barbosa must be using up a lot of energy. ALmeida has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Barbosa gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Barbosa!
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