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Event:
SyFi 9
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Red lands with an uppercut that bounces Metdida off the cage and back into range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Metdida.
A head kick misses from Red.
Red misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Red.
Nice takedown defense from Red. No joy for Metdida on that attempt.
Metdida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Metdida shoots in for a double leg but Red sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Metdida's coach down at Lock and Roll Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Metdida's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gary Red has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lio Metdida.
Red fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Red misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metdida steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Red.
Red misses with a head kick.
Red scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Red.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from Red.
Metdida tries for a takedown but Red sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Metdida looks winded!
Red defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Metdida.
Red is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Red throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Metdida.
Metdida looks for a takedown but Red sprawls well.
Red throws a one two combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Red!
Metdida blocks the body kick.
Red motions for Metdida to come forward. Red throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Red moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Red stuffs the takedown attempt from Metdida. Metdida gets slowly back to his feet.
As Metdida looks to move away, Red throws a big counter combo but Metdida just gets out of the way.
Metdida walks into a left hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Red lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Red lands a two punch combo.
#ROC#
Metdida is rocked!
Red looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Red cracks Metdida with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Metdida falls to his knees and Red doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Red!
Gary Red really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Phantom Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Reed feints and as Metdida raises his hands in defense, Reed changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Reed drops back looking for a leg! Metdida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Metdida manages to kick Reed off! Reed jumps back into Metdida's guard. #SUB2#
Metdida has his foot on Reed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reed works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Metdida has his feet on Reed's thighs here. He's pushed Reed off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Reed screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lio Metdida!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Metdida looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Metdida is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mcpherson is just riding it out for now. Metdida eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Metdida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Metdida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcpherson won't allow Metdida to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Metdida wants to work for an arm triangle but Mcpherson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Metdida is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Metdida wants to work for an arm triangle but Mcpherson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Metdida trying to mount his opponent but Mcpherson defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Metdida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcpherson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mcpherson is defending against the submission attempts here by Metdida.
Mcpherson keeping control of the position.
Mcpherson pushes Metdida off looking to stand but Metdida dives back in and keeps control.
Mcpherson wants to control but Metdida is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Metdida is looking for a kimura here.
Metdida stops Mcpherson from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mcpherson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mcpherson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Metdida on the ground.
Mcpherson trying to control from the bottom.
Mcpherson is trying to stand back up but Metdida is controlling him
#SUB2#
Metdida is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mcpherson is just riding it out for now. Metdida eventually gives up the hold.
Mcpherson is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Metdida is trying for a kimura here. Mcpherson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Metdida wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lio Metdida!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Metdida gets a double leg takedown into Petersen's guard.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Metdida tries to pass.
Metdida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Metdida working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Metdida is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petersen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Petersen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Metdida on the ground.
Metdida tries to move to mount but Petersen blocks the move with his legs.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Metdida keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Metdida is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petersen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Petersen tries to bench press Metdida off him but Metdida keeps the position. #T1##SUB2#
Metdida is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petersen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Metdida working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Metdida tries for a kimura but Petersen is defending well.
Metdida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Metdida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Metdida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Metdida tries to advance to mount but Petersen instead regains half guard. #T2#
Petersen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petersen.
Metdida preventing the sweep.
Metdida is pushing down on Petersen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petersen is fighting to maintain full guard but Metdida has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Metdida is looking to advance position but Petersen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Metdida looks winded!
Petersen scoring with strikes but Metdida is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petersen lands with some strikes.
Metdida slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Metdida is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Petersen is tapping! Great win for Metdida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lio Metdida!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 788 Round 3
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Machine has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Machine as the two fighters clinch.
Metdida is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Metdida's efforts to push away.
Machine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Metdida's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Machine.
Machine lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Metdida is working for takedown but Machine is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machine lands with a light punch inside.
Metdida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lio Metdida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machine working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Metdida is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machine.
Oh Metdida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metdida wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metdida jumps guard but Machine stands there with Metdida around his waist. Metdida gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Metdida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machine.
Metdida blocks an uppercut.
Metdida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machine working aggressively here.
Metdida seems to have got his legs back now.
Machine avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
A short body shot lands from Machine as the two fighters clinch.
Metdida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Metdida is breathing heavily.#T2#
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!
Machine is pushing Metdida up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Machine pushes Metdida against the cage. Machine is working some dirty boxing. Machine pushes off with a quick right hook! Metdida goes down! Metdida tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Machine moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Machine!
During a confident post fight interview, Killer Machine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 788 Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Metdida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as For The Vine throws out the jab.
For The Vine tests Metdida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Metdida swats away the attempt to clinch by For The Vine.
For The Vine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Metdida.
No luck for Metdida with that takedown attempt.
Do It For The Vine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from For The Vine. Metdida does a little dance to reset his feet.
For The Vine throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Metdida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Metdida can't get the takedown.
Do It For The Vine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lio Metdida.
For The Vine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
For The Vine trying to control the position but instead, Metdida has worked for underhooks and has pushed For The Vine into the cage.#BC2#
Metdida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
For The Vine throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Metdida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in For The Vine's guard.#T1#
Metdida prevents For The Vine from getting back to his feet.
Metdida advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Metdida is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Metdida seems to be looking for submissions.
For The Vine looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Metdida 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! For The Vine is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lio Metdida!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 788 Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Metdida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Popogli tries to avoid it but Metdida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Popogli to the ground. Popogli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Metdida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Popogli is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Metdida changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Popogli looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Metdida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Metdida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Popogli is looking for a sweep.
I wouldn't like to be where Popogli is right now.
Metdida tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popogli is trying to get back to his feet.
Popogli gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Popogli can do anything to dispel that myth.
Popogli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Popogli looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#SUB#
Popogli defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Metdida. #SUB#
Metdida working for a submission but Popogli is keeping him at bay.
Popogli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Metdida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Popogli working to try and regain half guard.
Popogli wants to control but Metdida is having none of it.
Metdida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Metdida jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Popogli manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Popogli is trying to control Metdida's posture but Metdida avoids it. #SUB#
Metdida has hold of Popogli's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Popogli tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Metdida cranks the arm and Popogli screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Popogli, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lio Metdida!
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