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Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 5
Date: May 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Lapu. No joy for Bittencourt on that attempt.
Lapu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bittencourt doesn't manage to clinch there - Lapu circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Lapu misses its target.#CL#
Lapu clinches up against the cage.
Bittencourt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bittencourt has a couple of punches blocked by Lapu.
Bittencourt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lapu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bittencourt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Lapu on the inside.
Lapu lands a hook that snaps the head of Bittencourt backwards.
Bittencourt takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Lapu.
A shot in the inside from Lapu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Lapu on the inside.
Lapu lands a shoulder strike.
Lapu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bittencourt backwards.
Lapu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bittencourt 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.#BC#
Lapu breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bittencourt is defended easily by Lapu.
Lapu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Lapu Lapu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Bittencourt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapu. Bittencourt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bittencourt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lapu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lapu throws a body punch but Bittencourt moves out of range.
Bittencourt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bittencourt tries for a takedown but Lapu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Lapu clinches up against the cage.
Bittencourt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bittencourt tries to pull guard but Lapu holds him up against the cage and eventually Bittencourt drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Lapu - that landed with a thud.
Bittencourt can't find room to land a body shot as Lapu controls the action.
Bittencourt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bittencourt jumps guard but Lapu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bittencourt tries to circle away but Lapu has him pinned against the cage.
Bittencourt fails to pull guard.
Lapu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
A short right from Lapu on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu.
Bittencourt misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bittencourt fails to land.
Lapu pushes Bittencourt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Lapu on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Luc Bittencourt has been cut.
Lapu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lapu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bittencourt backwards. #ROC#
Bittencourt is rocked!
The referee is keeping an eye on Lapu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lapu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lapu is leaning against Bittencourt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bittencourt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lapu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lapu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bittencourt or not.
Lapu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bittencourt.
Lapu gets through Bittencourt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lapu prevents a body shot from Bittencourt.
Bittencourt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lapu walks away with a smile on his face. Bittencourt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Lapu scores with a decent looking hook.
Bittencourt is still on wobbly legs! Can Lapu finish him?
Lapu works Bittencourt's body with a nice hook.
Bittencourt looks winded!
Bittencourt gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Lapu points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Bittencourt wakes up just in time to hear Lapu thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lapu Lapu!
Lapu Lapu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 4
Date: May 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Bittencourt shoots in and bounces Arteezy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arteezy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arteezy keeping full guard, as Bittencourt tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Arteezy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bittencourt passes Arteezy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arteezy wants to improve his position but Bittencourt is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Bittencourt wants to work for an arm triangle but Arteezy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arteezy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bittencourt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arteezy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arteezy is trying is best to control the position here.
Bittencourt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arteezy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arteezy is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Arteezy is looking to control Bittencourt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arteezy avoid being mounted?
Arteezy regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Arteezy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bittencourt defends it easily.#SUB#
Arteezy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bittencourt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arteezy is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Arteezy is looking for a triangle but Bittencourt pushes his legs off easily.
Arteezy trying to control the position.
Arteezy pulls Bittencourt in close to prevent any damage.
Bittencourt trying to control but Arteezy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bittencourt forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Arteezy is in trouble now - Bittencourt has advanced to mount!
Bittencourt prevents Arteezy from getting the reversal.
Arteezy is working hard here to advance position.
Bittencourt avoids the attempt from Arteezy to control.
Arteezy prevents Bittencourt from taking his back.
Arteezy is looking to improve his position but Bittencourt isn't that keen on the idea.
Bittencourt controlling the position easily from mount.
Bittencourt tries to control but Arteezy wriggling away. #T3#
Arteezy working to try and regain half guard.
Arteezy is trying to escape the mount but Bittencourt keeps good control and instead manages to take Arteezy's back.
#SUB2#
Bittencourt is looking for the choke from the back position but Arteezy is controlling his hands well.
Arteezy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bittencourt has the hooks in. Arteezy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Bittencourt looking for the choke but no joy.
Arteezy is in bad spot here.
Arteezy is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bittencourt.
Bittencourt doesn't have the hooks in and Arteezy manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Arteezy tries to free his leg and advance position but Bittencourt is retaining full guard.
Arteezy postures up.
Arteezy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bittencourt is keeping the position for now.
Arteezy preventing the sweep.
Bittencourt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Arteezy 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bittencourt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arteezy is pushing down on Bittencourt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bittencourt is fighting to maintain full guard but Arteezy has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Arteezy 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bittencourt is pressing down on Arteezy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Bittencourt dominated that round.
That's time! Arteezy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Arteezy dives in and grabs Bittencourt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bittencourt pushes down on Arteezy's head and hops out.
Arteezy lunges at Bittencourt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bittencourt's hand.
Bittencourt fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arteezy. Bittencourt does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Bittencourt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Arteezy is looking for a sweep.
Bittencourt works to advance to full mount. Arteezy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bittencourt working for a guillotine from mount but Arteezy is in no mood to give up.
Arteezy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Arteezy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bittencourt gets his way!
#T1#
Bittencourt controlling the position well here. Arteezy rolled but Bittencourt kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Arteezy tries to escape but Bittencourt has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Bittencourt is looking for the choke from the back position but Arteezy is controlling his hands well.
Bittencourt is trying to stick to Arteezy's back but Arteezy is turning into Bittencourt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bittencourt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Arteezy.
Arteezy tries to free his leg and advance position but Bittencourt is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bittencourt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arteezy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bittencourt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bittencourt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arteezy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arteezy pushing down on Bittencourt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB#
Arteezy seems to be working for a kimura but Bittencourt defends the submission attempt.
Bittencourt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arteezy.
Bittencourt is looking to improve his position.
Bittencourt works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Arteezy drops back looking for a leg! Bittencourt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bittencourt manages to kick Arteezy off! Arteezy jumps back into Bittencourt's guard.
Arteezy stays in close to Bittencourt's body and controls the position.
Bittencourt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Arteezy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bittencourt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bittencourt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bittencourt! #REVB##T3#
Arteezy is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bittencourt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arteezy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bittencourt tries to move to mount but Arteezy blocks the move with his legs.
Bittencourt is looking to take a break and control but Arteezy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bittencourt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arteezy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arteezy is looking for a sweep.
Arteezy looks to move to half guard but instead Bittencourt has passed into mount! Damn!#T4#
Bittencourt prevents Arteezy from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Bittencourt working for a guillotine from mount but Arteezy is in no mood to give up.
Bittencourt controlling the pace for now.
Arteezy prevents Bittencourt from taking his back.
Bittencourt controlling the pace for now.
Arteezy is trying to escape the mount.
Bittencourt looking to control but Arteezy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bittencourt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bittencourt looking to control but Arteezy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Bittencourt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Arteezy throws a body punch but Bittencourt moves out of range.
Arteezy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bittencourt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arteezy.
Arteezy fails with a takedown attempt.
Arteezy takes a swing at Bittencourt's ribcage but misses.
Arteezy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bittencourt but Bittencourt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bittencourt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arteezy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bittencourt.
Luc Bittencourt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bittencourt stuffs the takedown attempt from Arteezy. Arteezy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Arteezy. 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.
Bittencourt throws a hook but Arteezy blocks it.
Arteezy leaves Bittencourt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bittencourt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arteezy avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Bittencourt throws a lazy right hand but Arteezy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Arteezy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Luc Bittencourt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bittencourt is looking for a sweep. Arteezy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arteezy is controlling the pace.
Arteezy is looking to advance position but Bittencourt won't allow it.
Bittencourt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bittencourt.
Arteezy tries to free his leg and advance position but Bittencourt is retaining full guard.
Well,Arteezy is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T2#
Arteezy wants to control from the top but Bittencourt keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bittencourt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arteezy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bittencourt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arteezy wants to control from the top but Bittencourt keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bittencourt is looking for a triangle but Arteezy pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Arteezy has gone for a leg lock! Bittencourt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Arteezy's guard.#REVB#
Bittencourt passes into half guard.
Bittencourt uses his free foot to push down on Arteezy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Arteezy. #T3##SUB2#
Bittencourt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Arteezy is surviving well by controlling Bittencourt's body position as best he can.
Bittencourt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arteezy is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Bittencourt is working for a guillotine from mount but Arteezy frees his head quite easily.
Arteezy can't escape the position.
Shawn Arteezy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bittencourt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bittencourt is working for a guillotine from mount but Arteezy frees his head quite easily.
Bittencourt looking to control but Arteezy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Arteezy holds on, trying desperately to control.
Arteezy tries to lock up and control but Bittencourt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bittencourt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Arteezy to take his back!#SUB2#
Bittencourt looking for the choke but no joy.
Arteezy is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arteezy tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Bittencourt looking for the choke from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Bittencourt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bittencourt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Luc Bittencourt!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Luc Bittencourt!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Luc Bittencourt!
Luc Bittencourt wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Bittencourt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Bittencourt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rocha Barros lands a jab to the head.
Bittencourt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bittencourt blocks a jab.
Bittencourt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bittencourt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocha Barros manages to avoid it.#TD#
Bittencourt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bittencourt trying to control but Rocha Barros is working from the bottom.
Bittencourt stopping the sweep attempt from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros 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#
Rocha Barros trying to pass the guard but Bittencourt defending well. #T1#
Rocha Barros is thwarting Bittencourt's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Rocha Barros is looking for a kimura here.
Bittencourt wants to improve his position but Rocha Barros is controlling well.
Bittencourt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bittencourt.
Bittencourt wants to sweep here but Rocha Barros controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bittencourt looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rocha Barros puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Rocha Barros is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bittencourt defends it well. #SUB2#
Rocha Barros is working for a kimura but Bittencourt is defending it quite comfortably.
Bittencourt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bittencourt.
Rocha Barros looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Rocha Barros postures up.
#SUB#
Bittencourt looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rocha Barros is defending well. Bittencourt quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rocha Barros has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bittencourt celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luc Bittencourt!
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Graybeard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bittencourt 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.
Graybeard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Bittencourt misses.
Graybeard digs a good body shot into Bittencourt's ribs.
Graybeard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Graybeard cracks Bittencourt with an open hand slap.
Graybeard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Graybeard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bittencourt blocks a jab.
Bittencourt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bittencourt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#
It looks like Luc Bittencourt has been cut.
Bittencourt tries to clinch there but Graybeard circles away.
Graybeard scores with a jab. Bittencourt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Graybeard connects with a body shot.
Bittencourt closes the distance and clinches up with Graybeard, looking for a takedown. Bittencourt pushes Graybeard against the cage but Graybeard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graybeard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bittencourt misses the shot to the body.
Bittencourt moves out of range as Graybeard strikes.
Graybeard lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Bittencourt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bittencourt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bittencourt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Graybeard tries to bum rush Bittencourt with a series of wild strikes but Bittencourt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Graybeard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Graybeard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bittencourt.
Graybeard looks to land a right hand but Bittencourt moved out of range.
Bittencourt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graybeard but Graybeard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dome Graybeard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Bittencourt.
Graybeard scores with a jab to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Graybeard misses #TD2#
so Bittencourt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bittencourt postures up.
Graybeard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bittencourt wants to control from the top but Graybeard keeps moving. #T2#
Bittencourt slips nicely into half guard.
Graybeard wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bittencourt 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! Graybeard is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luc Bittencourt!
Luc Bittencourt tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Bittencourt shoots in looking for a takedown. Lau tries to sprawl out of it but Bittencourt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Bittencourt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lau manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lau is wriggling around but Bittencourt manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Bittencourt seems to be working for a kimura but Lau defends the submission attempt.
Bittencourt controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lau is looking to get back to full guard here but Bittencourt has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bittencourt on the ground.#T1#
Lau is trying to improve his position.
Bittencourt slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Bittencourt has an Americana. Lau didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bittencourt is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bittencourt hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Luc Bittencourt!
Luc Bittencourt 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:
IVT 14
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Bittencourt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bittencourt showed some decent athleticism there.
Bittencourt not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bittencourt seems to be working for a kimura but Vanegas defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bittencourt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Vanegas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bittencourt. #T1#
Bittencourt mounts Vanegas! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Vanegas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bittencourt.
Bittencourt takes Vanegas's back.
Vanegas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bittencourt controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bittencourt is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Vanegas is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luc Bittencourt!
A very excited looking Luc Bittencourt rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
IVT Test
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luc Bittencourt (ranked 1593 p4p, 178 weight class) and Marcus Louis (ranked 2911 p4p, 291 weight class). Marcus Louis acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of The Island, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luc Bittencourt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of The Island, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Louis!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bittencourt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bittencourt (2) vs (0) Louis
Bittencourt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Louis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Louis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Louis.
Bittencourt tries to free his leg and advance position but Louis is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bittencourt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis trying to keep a closed guard but Bittencourt is proving a slippery customer.
Bittencourt looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bittencourt trying to control but Louis is working from the bottom.
Louis being controlled here, momentarily.
Louis looking for a sweep. Not yet Louis, not yet.
Bittencourt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bittencourt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bittencourt wants to control from the top but Louis keeps moving.
Louis is trying to control the position but Bittencourt postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt wants to pass the guard but Louis is keeping the position.
Bittencourt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bittencourt slips nicely into half guard.
Louis moves into full guard.
Bittencourt wants to control from the top but Louis keeps moving.
Louis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Louis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Louis is trying to control the position but Bittencourt postures up.
Bittencourt wants to control from the top but Louis keeps moving.
Bittencourt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Louis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Louis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Louis has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Buoy Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Louis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bittencourt wants to pass the guard but Louis is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bittencourt (5) vs (0) Louis
Louis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bittencourt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bittencourt taking a breather here.
Bittencourt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Louis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bittencourt tries for a kimura but Louis is defending well.
Louis tries to bench press Bittencourt off him but Bittencourt keeps the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt is looking to take a break and control but Louis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bittencourt advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bittencourt (7) vs (0) Louis
Bittencourt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Louis is looking to escape.
Louis wants to control but Bittencourt is having none of it.
Bittencourt is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Louis is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Louis flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Bittencourt anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Louis and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Bittencourt slips an arm under Louis chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Bittencourt has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Bittencourt is squeezing on Louis like an anaconda would it's prey. Louis fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luc Bittencourt! |
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Event:
IVT 3
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Bittencourt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bittencourt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bittencourt has control of Miller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Miller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Miller is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Bittencourt locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Miller is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luc Bittencourt!
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Event:
IVT 1
Date: Feb 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Araujo misses with a wild body shot.
Araujo throws a body shot but no joy.
Araujo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bittencourt.
Araujo thumps Bittencourt with a low kick.#TD#
Bittencourt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Araujo!#SUB#
Bittencourt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Araujo has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bittencourt passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Araujo! #SUB#
Bittencourt is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Araujo is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Araujo flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Bittencourt anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Araujo and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Bittencourt slips an arm under Araujo chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Bittencourt has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Bittencourt is squeezing on Araujo like an anaconda would it's prey. Araujo fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luc Bittencourt!
A very excited looking Luc Bittencourt 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Miller as he connects with a hook.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Bittencourt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD2#
Bittencourt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Miller was covering up waiting for the punch and Bittencourt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bittencourt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller controls Bittencourt momentarily but Bittencourt frees himself.
Bittencourt sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bittencourt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Bittencourt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bittencourt advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Bittencourt swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luc Bittencourt!
During a confident post fight interview, Luc Bittencourt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Bittencourt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lau wants to control but Bittencourt postures up.#SUB2#
Bittencourt has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lau is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bittencourt yanks on the arm and Lau is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bittencourt.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luc Bittencourt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Harris lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bittencourt is looking to clinch.
Harris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Bittencourt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bittencourt stays in close to Harris's body and controls the position.
Bittencourt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bittencourt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harris is proving hard to escape from.
Bittencourt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bittencourt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harris controls Bittencourt momentarily but Bittencourt frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harris can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB2#
Harris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bittencourt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bittencourt landing with the ground and pound.
Bittencourt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bittencourt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harris's guard.
Bittencourt works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bittencourt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bittencourt controlling from the full mount.
Bittencourt working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bittencourt controlling from mount.
Harris is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T3#
Bittencourt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bittencourt throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bittencourt dominating with strikes here.
Bittencourt controlling the pace for now.
Bittencourt throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Harris because Bittencourt loaded up on that one.
Bittencourt content just to control the position here. #T4#
Bittencourt looking to finish with strikes here!
Bittencourt sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bittencourt controlling his opponent.
Bittencourt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Bittencourt dominated that round.
That's time! Bittencourt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bittencourt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
Bittencourt moves forwards but Harris connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bittencourt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?#TD#
Bittencourt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Harris is looking to reverse the position.
Bittencourt wants to stand but Harris has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is letting Bittencourt control him for a moment. #SUB#
Harris wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Bittencourt seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Harris is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Luc Bittencourt!
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