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Event:
IFC MW 30 Gellar vs Sainty
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Azevedo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Azevedo digs a good body shot into Bell's ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Azevedo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A punch combination from Azevedo misses.
Bell looks for a takedown but Azevedo sprawls well.
Bell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azevedo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Azevedo lands a nice hook to Bell's body. Bell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Azevedo defends well and Bell ends up having to push Azevedo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azevedo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Azevedo swivels and escapes.
Azevedo throws a big counter head kick but Bell avoids it with no problem.
Azevedo misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Azevedo as he connects with a hook.
Azevedo lands a nice looking body shot.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
Azevedo misses with a few strikes there.
Bell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Bell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Azevedo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Azevedo tries to get to full guard but Bell has control of the leg. #T1#
Bell works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bell takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Bell throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Bell is working the ground and pound. Can Azevedo escape?#SUB#
Bell looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Azevedo taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominique Bell!
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Event:
IFC MW 27 Rasputin V Seventeen
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Azevedo checks the leg kick.
Azevedo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Azevedo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azevedo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sagaki misses with the combination.
Azevedo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Azevedo misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Sagaki counters with a single leg into guard. Azevedo didn't expect that.
Sagaki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sagaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Azevedo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sagaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Azevedo trying to keep a closed guard but Sagaki is proving a slippery customer.
Sagaki trying to control but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
Sagaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Sagaki is working Azevedo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sagaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Azevedo is retaining full guard.
Sagaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sagaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sagaki is in close to Azevedo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Azevedo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sagaki trying to control but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
Sagaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sagaki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sagaki throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Sagaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sagaki landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagaki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Azevedo's guard.
Azevedo gets back to full guard.
Sagaki stands and throws Azevedo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Azevedo tries to bench press Sagaki off him but Sagaki keeps the position.
Sagaki is working Azevedo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sagaki misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Azevedo is looking to regain half guard here but Sagaki keeps moving and retains side control.
Sagaki controls the position.
Sagaki lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sagaki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Azevedo down.
Azevedo sneaks back into half guard.
Azevedo taking some punishment here, with Sagaki in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Sagaki seems content to control.
Azevedo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sagaki scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4##SUB2#
Sagaki wants to work for an arm triangle but Azevedo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sagaki is thwarting Azevedo's attempts to control the position.
Sagaki prevents Azevedo from standing back up.
Azevedo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sagaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Azevedo wants to get back to full guard but Sagaki has passed into side control.
Sagaki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Sagaki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sagaki throws a hook but Azevedo blocks it.
Azevedo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sagaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Azevedo throws a body punch but Sagaki moves out of range.
Sagaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azevedo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A head kick by Azevedo misses #TD2#
and Sagaki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Azevedo! #SUB2#
Sagaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Azevedo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azevedo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sagaki is working Azevedo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sagaki scoring with punches and elbows.
Sagaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Azevedo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sagaki.
#T1#
Sagaki slows the pace down.
Azevedo tries to bench press Sagaki off him but Sagaki keeps the position.
Sagaki trying to control the position but Azevedo is working away.
Azevedo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sagaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sagaki landing strikes. #SUB2#
Sagaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Azevedo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sagaki scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Azevedo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sagaki lands an elbow.
Sagaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sagaki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sagaki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sagaki. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sagaki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sagaki misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sagaki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sagaki takes a little break here. Azevedo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sagaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sagaki lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Sagaki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Azevedo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sagaki has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sagaki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Azevedo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sagaki punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#
Azevedo is rocked!#T4#
Sagaki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Azevedo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sagaki looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Azevedo covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFC MW23 Wilder vs Kisqali
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Azevedo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCoy.
McCoy throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Azevedo counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCoy won't be happy with that.
McCoy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McCoy trying to hold on to Azevedo's head to control him but Azevedo postures up.
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but McCoy is defending well.
Azevedo prevents McCoy from improving his position.
McCoy manages to get to full guard.
Azevedo throws an elbow that misses. McCoy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Azevedo's guard. Nice move by McCoy!#REVR#
McCoy wants to control from the top but Azevedo keeps moving.
Azevedo trying to control the position.
McCoy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
McCoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Azevedo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCoy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Azevedo wants to sweep here but McCoy controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Azevedo's head.
McCoy controlling from the top position.
Azevedo 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Azevedo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
McCoy controlling the position well.
Azevedo tries to pass to full mount but McCoy defends it.
McCoy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McCoy wants to get back to full guard.
Azevedo prevents McCoy from standing back up.
McCoy tries to roll over but Azevedo keeps him under control.
McCoy keeping hold of Azevedo's head, controlling as best he can.
McCoy wants to improve his position but Azevedo is controlling well.
#T3#
McCoy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McCoy won't allow Azevedo to pass to mount.
McCoy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Azevedo is looking to advance position but McCoy won't allow it. #SUB2#
Azevedo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCoy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Azevedo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McCoy wants to improve his position but Azevedo is controlling well.
Azevedo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Azevedo is working for a submission of some sort.
McCoy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Azevedo throwing strikes from guard but McCoy blocks nicely.
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but McCoy is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCoy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azevedo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Azevedo trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luiz Correia Azevedo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Azevedo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Azevedo.
McCoy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Azevedo eats them both and turns towards McCoy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Luiz Correia Azevedo has been cut.
McCoy throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
McCoy moves into range and clinches up with Azevedo.#TD#
McCoy wants the takedown. Azevedo is fighting it off but McCoy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Azevedo's guard against the cage.
McCoy is looking to work some ground and pound but Azevedo has wrist control.
Azevedo keeping moving, preventing McCoy from controlling successfully.
McCoy postures up and lands a big shot to Azevedo's brow.
Azevedo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCoy trying to control but Azevedo is working from the bottom. #T1#
McCoy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Azevedo's guard.
Azevedo tries to get to full guard but McCoy has control of the leg.
Willie McCoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Azevedo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCoy stands up over Azevedo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Azevedo wants to sweep here but McCoy controlling him for the moment.
Azevedo keeping moving, preventing McCoy from controlling successfully.
McCoy stopping the sweep attempt from Azevedo.
Azevedo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCoy's guard. #REVB##T2#
Azevedo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Azevedo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sloppy strikes there by Azevedo.#SUB2#
Azevedo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCoy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Azevedo working away.
Azevedo works to advance to full mount. McCoy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McCoy is controlling an arm, preventing Azevedo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McCoy is trying desperately to improve position.
McCoy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Azevedo works his foot free and advances to mount.
McCoy is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Azevedo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McCoy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Azevedo wants to take his opponent's back but McCoy doesn't allow it.
McCoy tries to hold on but Azevedo postures up.
Azevedo looking to finish with strikes here!
McCoy wants to control but Azevedo is having none of it.#T4#
McCoy is controlling an arm, preventing Azevedo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Azevedo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Azevedo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McCoy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McCoy and Azevedo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Azevedo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McCoy! #SUB2#
Azevedo wants to finish this one by submission but McCoy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Azevedo.
McCoy tries to hold on but Azevedo postures up.
Azevedo throwing strikes here but McCoy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McCoy wants to hold on but Azevedo pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luiz Correia Azevedo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Luiz Correia Azevedo's cut.
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#
Azevedo shoots in looking for a takedown. McCoy tries to sprawl out of it but Azevedo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCoy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCoy misses with the combination.
Azevedo misses with a takedown attempt - McCoy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCoy stuffs the takedown attempt from Azevedo. Azevedo gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like McCoy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Willie McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Correia Azevedo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - McCoy scores with a four punch combination!
McCoy lunges at Azevedo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azevedo's hand. #T1#
A punch combination from McCoy misses.
Azevedo shoots and misses #KD#
and McCoy counters with a series of strikes that sends Azevedo to the canvas! McCoy follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC#
Azevedo is rocked!
McCoy gets to his feet and stands over Azevedo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Azevedo felt that one! McCoy unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Azevedo from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie McCoy!
Willie McCoy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 20
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Touchard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Touchard connects with a nice looking jab.
Azevedo misses with a takedown attempt - Touchard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Azevedo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Touchard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Touchard misses with a hook to the body
letting Azevedo counter with a right hand.
Azevedo misses with a body shot.
Azevedo moves out of range of the strikes.
Touchard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Azevedo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Touchard was well out of range. Poor timing from Azevedo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Azevedo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Touchard misses the jab.
Touchard throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Azevedo counters with a takedown into side control.
Touchard felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Touchard prevents Azevedo from moving into mount.
Touchard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Azevedo tries to pass to full mount but Touchard defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Azevedo is trying to work for a kimura but Touchard is defending well.
#SUB#
Azevedo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Touchard wants to get back to full guard.
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but Touchard is defending well.
Touchard tries to get to full guard but Azevedo has control of the leg. #SUB#
Azevedo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Azevedo wants to pass to mount but Touchard is defending the position.
Touchard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Touchard.
Azevedo looking to pass the guard.
Touchard controls Azevedo momentarily but Azevedo frees himself.
Touchard managing to control the position.
Azevedo throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Azevedo is sitting in close to Touchard's body. Touchard has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Azevedo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Azevedo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Touchard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anton Touchard!
During a confident post fight interview, Anton Touchard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
IFC XXXIX
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Lomachenko 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.
Lomachenko lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Azevedo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lomachenko 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 Azevedo.
Azevedo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Azevedo manages to get back to half guard.
Lomachenko wants to free his trapped foot but Azevedo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo taking some punishment here, with Lomachenko in his half guard.
Azevedo taking some punishment here, with Lomachenko in his half guard. #ROC2#
Azevedo is rocked!
Lomachenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Azevedo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Azevedo tries to roll over but Lomachenko keeps him under control.
Lomachenko lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Azevedo quite badly. Azevedo pulls Lomachenko in close trying to recover. Lomachenko postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Azevedo on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Azevedo doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Lomachenko!
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leonardo Pazzini (ranked 5604 p4p, 395 weight class) and Luiz Correia Azevedo (ranked 600 p4p, 76 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pazzini might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Acid Drinkers - Hit the road Jack. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Leonardo Pazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luiz Correia Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pazzini darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pazzini (2) vs (0) Azevedo
Pazzini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Azevedo wants to get back to full guard.
Azevedo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pazzini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pazzini is looking for a kimura here.
Azevedo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pazzini won't allow Azevedo to sweep him here.
Azevedo is trying to keep Pazzini in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pazzini preventing the sweep.
Pazzini drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Azevedo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pazzini has Azevedo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pazzini (2) vs (2) Azevedo
Pazzini keeping full guard, as Azevedo tries to pass.
Pazzini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pazzini keeping moving, preventing Azevedo from controlling successfully.
Azevedo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pazzini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo trying to control but Pazzini is working from the bottom.
Azevedo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azevedo forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini wants to get back to full guard.
Azevedo wants to work for an arm triangle but Pazzini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pazzini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Azevedo is working away from the top position though.
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but Pazzini is defending well.
Azevedo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pazzini keeps working.
Azevedo is pressing down on Pazzini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pazzini is holding on for now.
Pazzini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azevedo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pazzini looking for submissions off his back.
Pazzini looking for submissions off his back.
Azevedo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pazzini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pazzini is not content to let Azevedo control the position.
Pazzini wants to control but Azevedo is keeping busy.
Azevedo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pazzini is refusing to be controlled, as Azevedo sits in half guard.
Pazzini tries to roll over but Azevedo keeps him under control.
Azevedo wants to pass to mount but Pazzini is defending the position.
Pazzini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azevedo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pazzini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azevedo.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azevedo pulls his head out easily.
Azevedo moves into full mount! Pazzini won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pazzini (2) vs (5) Azevedo
Pazzini is desperately trying to improve his position but Azevedo has a good base and remains in mount.
Azevedo wants to take Pazzini's back but he can't do it this time.
Azevedo has control of Pazzini's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pazzini regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Azevedo wants to take Pazzini's back here but Pazzini is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini is trying desperately to improve position.
Pazzini doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Azevedo fails to move to back control.
Azevedo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pazzini is looking to get to half guard.
Azevedo looking to control but Pazzini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pazzini tries to hold on but Azevedo postures up.
Pazzini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pazzini (4) vs (5) Azevedo
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini won't allow Azevedo to sweep him here.
Pazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pazzini won't allow Azevedo to sweep him here.
Azevedo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Azevedo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pazzini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pazzini (4) vs (7) Azevedo
Azevedo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azevedo advances to half guard.
Azevedo is working for a submission of some sort.
Azevedo is thwarting Pazzini's attempts to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo trying to mount his opponent but Pazzini defends it.
Pazzini has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Azevedo. Oh but Pazzini has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Azevedo goes limp - he's gone! Pazzini jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonardo Pazzini! |
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 145 lbs, Round 5
Date: Dec 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Azevedo shoots in but no luck this time.
Azevedo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Azevedo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baby just misses with a punch to the body.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baby as he jumps to the side.
Baby throws out a counter right but Azevedo avoids it with no problem.
Baby misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baby sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Correia Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo moves away.
Azevedo tries to counter with a takedown but Baby is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Azevedo misses. #T1#
Azevedo misses with a takedown
and Baby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azevedo misses with a takedown
and Baby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Azevedo slips under a jab.
Azevedo feinted with a counter takedown.#KD2#
Baby feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Azevedo sprawling to the canvas! Azevedo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Baby finish him?!
#ROC2#
Azevedo is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Luiz Correia Azevedo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Baby misses.
Baby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azevedo fails with the takedown.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Baby.
Azevedo goes for a double leg but Baby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baby continues to drive forward.
Baby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo.
Azevedo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maxxy Baby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Baby gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Azevedo is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxxy Baby!
After winning the bout, Maxxy Baby thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 145 lbs, Round 4
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Chow finds it's target.#TD#
Azevedo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chow quickly recovers to half guard.
Azevedo is trying to control. Chow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Azevedo is really struggling to control Chow but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Azevedo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Azevedo is trying to work for a kimura but Chow is defending well.
Chow is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo works his way into full mount!
Chow wants to hold on but Azevedo pushes him away.#T1##SUB#
Azevedo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chow is on top in guard.
#SUB#
Azevedo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Azevedo wants to sweep but no luck.
Azevedo has momentary wrist control but Chow slips an elbow through the middle.
Chow controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Chow drops back looking for a leg! Azevedo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azevedo manages to kick Chow off! Chow jumps back into Azevedo's guard.
Chow won't allow Azevedo to sweep him here. #T2#
Chow trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Azevedo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chow lands a couple of elbows.
Azevedo keeping full guard, as Chow tries to pass. #SUB#
Azevedo looking for a guillotine here but Chow defends easily.
#SUB#
Azevedo has his foot on Chow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chow works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Azevedo has an active guard here but Chow has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chow trying to control from half guard but Azevedo is working away.
Chow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chow is trying to control. Azevedo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Azevedo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chow's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chow's back!#SUB#
Chow showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Azevedo is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Chow with him. Chow is trying to defend but Azevedo has an arm under the chin now! Chow grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luiz Correia Azevedo!
A very excited looking Luiz Correia Azevedo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Booker slaps away a takedown attempt from Azevedo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Azevedo. Beautiful body shot.
Azevedo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Azevedo slips under a jab from Booker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Azevedo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Booker misses with a hook.#T1#
Azevedo lands a slapping body shot.
Azevedo cracks Booker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Booker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Booker looks to score with a jab to the body but Azevedo is just out of range.
Booker takes one to the chin there.
Azevedo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Azevedo shoots in but no luck this time.
Maxwell Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Correia Azevedo.
Azevedo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Booker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Booker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Azevedo defending well as Booker loads up on a big left hand.
Azevedo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Booker defends it well.#TD#
Booker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Booker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Booker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Booker connects with a nice short shot to Azevedo's temple.
Azevedo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Azevedo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Azevedo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Booker has his hands clasped together but Azevedo extends and breaks Booker's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Azevedo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Correia Azevedo!
During a confident post fight interview, Luiz Correia Azevedo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Narz misses with a body shot.
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Azevedo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Azevedo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narz.
Azevedo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Narz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo manages to avoid it.
Narz throws the left hand but Azevedo avoids the punch easily.
Azevedo with the counter takedown but Narz avoids it easily.#TD2#
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Narz wants to sweep here but Azevedo controlling him for the moment.
Narz keeping full guard, as Azevedo tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narz trying to keep a closed guard but Azevedo is proving a slippery customer.
Narz can't keep his opponent in guard - Azevedo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Narz is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but Narz is defending well. #SUB2#
Azevedo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Narz is looking for a sweep. Azevedo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Narz is not content to let Azevedo control the position.
Narz is trying to get back to full guard.
Narz is working hard here to advance position.
Narz manages to get to full guard.
Azevedo won't allow Narz to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Azevedo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Narz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Azevedo, into his guard. #REVR#
Narz trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Azevedo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Narz stands and throws Azevedo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Narz wants to control but Azevedo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Narz swings around for an armbar but Azevedo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Narz's guard.
Azevedo looking to pass the guard.
Narz keeping moving, preventing Azevedo from controlling successfully. #T3#
Narz wants to sweep but no luck.
Azevedo passes into half guard.
Azevedo wants to pass to mount but Narz is defending the position.
Narz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Narz.
Azevedo won't allow Narz to sweep him here.
Azevedo looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Narz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Azevedo looking to pass the guard.
Azevedo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Azevedo advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Azevedo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Narz, who protects the arm well.
Narz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Azevedo is defending against the submission attempts here by Narz.
#SUB2#
Azevedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Narz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Azevedo!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Narz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Azevedo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Azevedo and Narz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Peter Narz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Narz scores with a jab to the body.
Narz scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Azevedo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Azevedo stopping the sweep attempt from Narz.
Narz looking to control.
Narz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Azevedo's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Azevedo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Narz defends it easily.
Narz is pushing down on Azevedo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Azevedo is fighting to maintain full guard but Narz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Narz wants to pass to mount but Azevedo is defending the position.
Azevedo gets full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Azevedo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Narz escapes and throws Azevedo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Azevedo is trying to improve his position.
Narz is looking to take a break and control but Azevedo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Narz is trying to get an arm triangle but Azevedo is defending well.
Narz tries to move to mount but Azevedo blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Narz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Azevedo has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Azevedo is trying to get back to half guard.
Azevedo is not content to let Narz control the position.
Narz is really struggling to control Azevedo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Narz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Azevedo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Azevedo manages to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Azevedo is looking to improve his position.
Azevedo gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Azevedo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Narz defends it easily.
Azevedo can't keep his opponent in guard - Narz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Azevedo regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Azevedo keeping moving, preventing Narz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Narz 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.
Azevedo keeping moving, preventing Narz from controlling successfully.
Narz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Azevedo is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azevedo sneaks back into half guard.
Narz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azevedo keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Narz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Narz misses with a hook. Azevedo ducked under it nicely.
Narz swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Azevedo counters with a takedown into side control.
Narz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Narz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ferocious Beast, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Azevedo is keen to just control but Narz is a slippery customer.
Azevedo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Narz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Narz is looking to improve his position.
Azevedo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Narz keeps working. #SUB#
Narz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Narz tries to get to full guard but Azevedo has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo passes to side control. #SUB2#
Azevedo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Narz tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Azevedo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Narz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Azevedo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Narz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Narz regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2##SUB#
Narz is looking for a triangle but Azevedo pushes his legs off easily.
Narz keeping full guard, as Azevedo tries to pass.
Narz wants to sweep here but Azevedo controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Azevedo 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. #SUB#
Narz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Azevedo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Azevedo looking to pass the guard.
Narz looking for a sweep. Not yet Narz, not yet. #T3##SUB#
Azevedo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Narz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Narz keeping moving, preventing Azevedo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Azevedo moves out of range as Narz strikes.
Narz throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Narz enables Azevedo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Narz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Azevedo preventing the sweep.
Narz keeping moving, preventing Azevedo from controlling successfully.
Azevedo advances to half guard. #T4#
Narz gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Narz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azevedo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azevedo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Narz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Azevedo stacks Narz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Azevedo!
Narz prevents Azevedo from moving into mount.
Narz manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Narz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Narz.
Azevedo postures up.
Azevedo passes Narz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Correia Azevedo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Narz 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Luiz Correia Azevedo!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Luiz Correia Azevedo!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Luiz Correia Azevedo!
Luiz Correia Azevedo wins by unanimous decision!
Luiz Correia Azevedo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Azevedo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Confjet tries to avoid it but Azevedo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Confjet to the ground. Confjet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Confjet shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Azevedo pinned against the cage. Azevedo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Azevedo shoots in looking for a takedown. Confjet tries to sprawl out of it but Azevedo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Confjet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Confjet misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Azevedo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Azevedo wants to control but Confjet is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo prevents Confjet from improving his position.#T1#
Confjet manages to get to full guard.
Azevedo controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Azevedo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Azevedo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Confjet wants to get back to his feet but Azevedo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Azevedo pushing down on Confjet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Azevedo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Confjet is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luiz Correia Azevedo!
A very excited looking Luiz Correia Azevedo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Sat Night Fight Night
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Orava throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo.
Orava displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab, jab by Orava - just one landing.
Azevedo moves out of range of the strikes.
Azevedo with the counter takedown but Orava avoids it easily.
Matias Orava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orava, as that shot connected.
Orava throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Azevedo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Orava throws a shot from downtown. Azevedo moves away and avoids it.
Orava scores with a sloppy right hand. Azevedo should have avoided that one.
Orava stuffs the takedown attempt from Azevedo. Azevedo gets slowly back to his feet.
Orava scores with a jab. Azevedo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Azevedo shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Orava on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orava looks to land a left hand but Azevedo moved out of range nicely.
Azevedo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Azevedo's coach down at Gizmo's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Azevedo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Orava misses with an uppercut. Azevedo saw that one coming.
Orava looks to land a combination but Azevedo avoids it well.
Azevedo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orava.
Orava swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orava pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azevedo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orava defends it well.
Orava just misses with a punch to the body.
Orava thuds a left hand into Azevedo's body.
Orava lunges at Azevedo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azevedo's hand. #T2#
Orava wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Azevedo tries for a takedown but Orava circles away easily
and Azevedo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matias Orava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Correia Azevedo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Orava counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orava digs a good body shot into Azevedo's ribs.
Orava misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Azevedo counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Azevedo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Azevedo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Azevedo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orava knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Orava is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Azevedo tries to advance to mount but Orava denies him.
Orava knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Azevedo on the ground.#SUB2#
Azevedo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orava, who protects the arm well.
Orava tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Azevedo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orava is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Azevedo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Azevedo is looking to work his way around to Orava's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Azevedo is working for a guillotine from mount but Orava frees his head quite easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Azevedo looking for a guillotine from mount but Orava is having none of it.
Orava is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Azevedo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Orava has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Orava can't escape the position.
Orava is just holding on here. Azevedo manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matias Orava 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#
Azevedo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Orava misses with a two punch combination.
Orava takes a swing at Azevedo's ribcage but misses.
Azevedo shoots for a takedown but Orava saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orava throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orava keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matias Orava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Correia Azevedo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orava throws a combination. Azevedo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Luiz Correia Azevedo has been cut.#KD#
Orava lands a left and a right that send Azevedo crashing to the mat, dazed. Orava thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Azevedo is rocked!#T1#
Azevedo glances at the clock... BAM! Orava nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Azevedo crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Azevedo is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matias Orava!
Matias Orava made sure to mention his sponsor, Transform Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Event:
TIT 72 - Baby v Booker III
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azevedo was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Azevedo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jafar defends it well.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jafar enables Azevedo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jafar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jafar is looking to stand back up but Azevedo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jafar. #REVR#
Jafar is trying to maintain the position but Azevedo is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Azevedo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Correia Azevedo!
A very excited looking Luiz Correia Azevedo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TIT 69 - Kromog v Ubereem II
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rickston as he avoids it easily.
Azevedo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rickston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azevedo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rickston sprawls and moves away.
Azevedo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rickston avoids it really well and circles away.
Rickston tries to counter with a clinch but Azevedo shakes him off and moves away.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rickston as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Correia Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rickston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Azevedo misses with a takedown
letting Rickston counter with a right hand. #T1#
Rickston scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Azevedo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rickston sprawls well initially but Azevedo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Azevedo is trying to control. Rickston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo works his way into side control. #SUB#
Azevedo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Azevedo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Azevedo is working to tighten his grip on Rickston's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rickston has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Azevedo is really squeezing tight and eventually Rickston passes out! Azevedo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luiz Correia Azevedo!
A victorious Luiz Correia Azevedo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TIT 63 - Omega v Manduk
Date: Oct 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Mills displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Azevedo. #TD2#
Mills shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mills showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Azevedo moves into full guard.
Mills trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevedo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills forces his way into half guard.
Mills trying to pass the guard but Azevedo defending well.
Azevedo is looking for a sweep. Mills is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Azevedo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Azevedo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mills has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Island Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mills sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Azevedo is trying to keep Mills in close.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mills content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Azevedo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Azevedo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Azevedo looking for a guillotine here but Mills defends easily.
Mills slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mills slaps away a takedown attempt from Azevedo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mills or perhaps it was just good defense by Azevedo, which made it look bad. #TD#
Azevedo looking to score a takedown here. Mills is defending well but Azevedo drives through and ends up in Mills's guard.
Azevedo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mills swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Mills is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Azevedo has his hands clasped together but Mills extends and breaks Azevedo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mills.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Mills!
Tyler Mills decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
TIT 56 - Snow v Hatfield
Date: Oct 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Entei seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Entei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Azevedo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Entei pinned against the cage. Entei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Entei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Azevedo's hands.
Azevedo fails with a takedown attempt.
Entei throws a counter high kick but Azevedo was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo avoids the head kick by Entei.
Entei lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Entei misses with the combination.
Azevedo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Entei defends it well.
Azevedo misses with a takedown attempt - Entei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harry Entei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Correia Azevedo.#TD2#
Azevedo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Entei's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Azevedo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Entei will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Entei is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Azevedo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Entei tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Azevedo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Entei knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Entei stops Azevedo from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Azevedo is trying to get an arm triangle but Entei is defending well. #SUB2#
Azevedo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Azevedo working away.
Entei is looking to reverse the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Azevedo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Entei prevents Azevedo from moving into mount.
Entei wants to control but Azevedo postures up.
Entei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Azevedo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Azevedo tries for a kimura but Entei is defending well.
Entei looks to move to half guard but instead Azevedo has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB2#
Azevedo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Azevedo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Correia Azevedo!
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Event:
TIT 44 - Baby v Chow
Date: Sep 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Blanchard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Azevedo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blanchard defends it well.
Blanchard misses the shot to the body.
Azevedo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blanchard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Azevedo backs up against the cage.
#CUT#
It looks like Luiz Correia Azevedo has been cut.
Azevedo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blanchard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Azevedo at a distance.
Blanchard throws a hook to the side of Azevedo's head but Azevedo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azevedo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blanchard circles away.
Blanchard takes a swing at Azevedo's ribcage but misses.
Blanchard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Azevedo defending well as Blanchard loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azevedo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blanchard lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Azevedo is rocked!
Azevedo glances at the clock... BAM! Blanchard nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Azevedo crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Azevedo is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Blanchard!
Andre Blanchard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TIT 27 - Guy v Prouxontas
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Azevedo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
Bell throws a shot from downtown. Azevedo moves away and avoids it.
Azevedo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bell sprawls and moves away.
Bell throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Azevedo counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Azevedo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bell is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Azevedo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bell is looking for a sweep.
Azevedo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bell!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Azevedo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bell manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T1##SUB#
Azevedo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bell is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Azevedo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bell is trying to escape and Azevedo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bell is forced to tap! Nice work there by Azevedo! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Correia Azevedo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Azevedo.
McGilliguddy misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Azevedo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGilliguddy's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo wants to control from the top but McGilliguddy keeps moving.
McGilliguddy is trying to control the position but Azevedo postures up.
McGilliguddy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Azevedo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Azevedo wants to control from the top but McGilliguddy keeps moving.
Azevedo looking to pass the guard.
Azevedo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGilliguddy's guard.
Azevedo prevents McGilliguddy from improving his position.#SUB2#
McGilliguddy is defending against the submission attempts here by Azevedo.
#SUB2#
Azevedo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! McGilliguddy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luiz Correia Azevedo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
OSullivan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
OSullivan stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from OSullivan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
OSullivan moves into range and clinches up with Azevedo.
OSullivan is working Azevedo over against the cage.
Azevedo is trying to pull guard but OSullivan has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from OSullivan.
Azevedo tries to pull guard but OSullivan holds him up against the cage and eventually Azevedo drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Correia Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OSullivan prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OSullivan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OSullivan is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
OSullivan successfully pulls guard.
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but OSullivan is keeping the position.#T1#
Azevedo advances position into side control!
Azevedo works to advance to full mount. OSullivan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Azevedo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Azevedo is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. OSullivan is in real trouble.
#SUB#
OSullivan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
OSullivan's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Azevedo's hands.#T2##SUB#
OSullivan is in a bad position with Azevedo working for a choke. OSullivan manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Azevedo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
OSullivan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Azevedo 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. #ES2#
OSullivan pushes Azevedo off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OSullivan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Azevedo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
OSullivan wants to get back to his feet but Azevedo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Azevedo 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Azevedo passes OSullivan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Azevedo trying to control the action but OSullivan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Azevedo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Azevedo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo moves nicely into side control. #T4##SUB#
Azevedo has hold of OSullivan's arm. He's looking for a kimura. OSullivan seems comfortable defending it but Azevedo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! OSullivan is real pain and he's forced to tap out! OSullivan is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Azevedo couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luiz Correia Azevedo!
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Event:
GH4: Kromog vs Snow
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Azevedo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Azevedo slips a straight right by Goode.
Goode ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Azevedo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Goode on his heels. He'll look to pass Goode's guard now, I'm sure.
Azevedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Goode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goode really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azevedo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Azevedo is pushing down on Goode's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goode is fighting to maintain full guard but Azevedo has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Azevedo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goode defends it well.
Azevedo wants to free his trapped foot but Goode is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goode is looking for a sweep. Azevedo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Azevedo seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Goode has recovered full guard.
Azevedo looking to pass the guard.
Azevedo passes into half guard.
Azevedo passes to side control. #SUB#
Azevedo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goode is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Azevedo is looking to take a break and control but Goode is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Azevedo tries to advance to mount but Goode denies him.
Goode gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Azevedo wants to finish this one by submission but Goode is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Azevedo. #T3##SUB#
Azevedo looking for a guillotine from mount but Goode is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goode can do anything to dispel that myth.
Azevedo takes Goode's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Goode is in trouble.
Goode looking very determined here, making life difficult for Azevedo.
#SUB#
Azevedo is looking for the choke from the back position but Goode is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Azevedo is cranking Goode's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Goode! He's tightened the choke and Goode is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luiz Correia Azevedo!
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Event:
GH2: Snow vs Acid
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Azevedo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thistlewhite keeping full guard, as Azevedo tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thistlewhite wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Azevedo passes Thistlewhite's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Azevedo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thistlewhite reverses the position - he's now on top in Azevedo's guard. #SUB2#
Azevedo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Azevedo looking for a guillotine here but Thistlewhite defends easily.
Azevedo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Thistlewhite is posturing up here but Azevedo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Thistlewhite tries to roll out but it's too tight and Thistlewhite has to tap! Slick submission there by Azevedo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Correia Azevedo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Obata connects with a good right hand that stumbles Azevedo. Azevedo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Azevedo.
Azevedo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Azevedo or perhaps it was just good defense by Obata, which made it look bad.
Obata scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Azevedo doesn't seem bothered though.
Azevedo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice jab there from Obata.
Obata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Azevedo is rocked!
Obata darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Azevedo's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Obata before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tenshin Obata!
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