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Event:
IFA : 07:03
Date: Mar 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Caldeira scores with a punch to the head.
Caldeira misses with a hook
#TD#
and Fandango counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Caldeira!
Caldeira is trying to control Fandango's posture but Fandango avoids it.
Caldeira tries to improve position but can't.
Caldeira has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fandango cracks Caldeira with a big right hand but Caldeira just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Caldeira sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fandango lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Caldeira actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Caldeira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fandango pulls his head out easily.
Fandango working over Caldeira with some ground and pound. Caldeira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caldeira is looking to control Fandango's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caldeira avoid being mounted?
Caldeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caldeira.#T1#
Caldeira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fandango manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Caldeira trying to control but Fandango is working from the bottom.
Fandango knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caldeira on the ground.
Caldeira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fandango manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caldeira manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fandango is in close to Caldeira's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Caldeira is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fandango frees his head nicely. Oh but Caldeira has switched to an armbar! Fandango is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Arturo Caldeira!
Arturo Caldeira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
IFA : 22/02
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Caldeira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sisu is fending him off so far but Caldeira persists. Nope, Sisu circles away and we're back to standing.
Sisu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caldeira. Sisu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sisu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caldeira.
We've been hearing reports that Caldeira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sisu takes a swing at Caldeira's ribcage but misses.
Caldeira misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Sisu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sisu.
Sisu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sisu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Caldeira's head.
Sisu trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caldeira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Caldeira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sisu wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
Sisu cracks Caldeira with a solid left hand.#T1#
Sisu wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
Sisu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Caldeira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sisu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Caldeira is looking for a triangle but Sisu pushes his legs off easily.
Sisu looking to pass the guard.
Sisu throws an elbow that misses. Caldeira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sisu's guard. Nice move by Caldeira!#REVR#
Sisu managing to control the position.
Sisu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Caldeira won't allow Sisu to sweep him here.
Caldeira being controlled here momentarily.
Sisu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Caldeira.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sisu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caldeira is one step ahead there.
Sisu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Sisu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caldeira manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Caldeira is trying to keep Sisu in close.
#SUB#
Caldeira has his foot on Sisu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sisu works his way back into a safe position though.
Sisu trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Sisu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sisu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sisu trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sisu is looking to pass into half guard but Caldeira pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Caldeira is in guard.#REVR##T4#
Caldeira looking to pass the guard.
Caldeira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sisu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've been informed that Sisu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sisu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Caldeira.
Sisu 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.
Caldeira postures up in Sisu's guard and throws a big left but Sisu blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caldeira postures up in Sisu's guard and throws a big left but Sisu blocks it.
Caldeira connects with a couple of short punches.
Sisu looking for a sweep. Not yet Sisu, not yet.
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 Arturo Caldeira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Caldeira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Sisu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sisu working the ground and pound.
Sisu working the body and head with strikes.
Caldeira manages to get back to half guard.
Caldeira is trying to control but can't.
Sisu winds up and cracks Caldeira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Caldeira has hold of Sisu's hands but Sisu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira trying to control from the bottom.
Sisu working the head and body with strikes.
Sisu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##SUB#
Caldeira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisu pulls his head out easily.
Caldeira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sisu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sisu working the head and body with strikes.
Sisu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Caldeira tries to get to full guard but Sisu has control of the leg.
Sisu working the head and body with strikes.
Sisu is controlling the pace.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sisu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Caldeira wants to control but Sisu is keeping busy.
Caldeira wants to get back to full guard.
Sisu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sisu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Caldeira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sisu wants to take a breather but Caldeira is having none of it.
Caldeira is holding on to half guard well.
Sisu is thwarting Caldeira's attempts to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Caldeira punching from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sisu in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Sisu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Caldeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caldeira trying to remain calm as Sisu controls from the top position.
Caldeira is trying to get back to half guard.
Caldeira is trying to control Sisu's posture but Sisu avoids it.
Caldeira is trying to escape the position but Sisu is controlling the position. #T4#
Sisu landing strikes.
Sisu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caldeira takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
Caldeira takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sisu cracks Caldeira with a big right hand but Caldeira just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sisu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caldeira keeps working.
Caldeira tries to improve position but can't.
Sisu is looking to take a break and control but Caldeira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caldeira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sisu cracks Caldeira with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Sisu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Caldeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sisu.
Caldeira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sisu pinned against the cage. Sisu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Caldeira throws a body punch but Sisu moves out of range.
Caldeira shoots for a takedown but Sisu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Sisu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sisu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu lands a few punches from side control.
Caldeira is trying to improve his position.
Caldeira sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Sisu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caldeira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sisu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Caldeira!
Sisu breaks from Caldeira's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Caldeira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sisu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sisu lands a big elbow.
Caldeira is looking to get to half guard.
Sisu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Caldeira?
Sisu lands a nice shot to the head.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position but Sisu isn't that keen on the idea.
Sisu landing strikes from the mount and Caldeira is in trouble! #ROC2#
Caldeira is rocked!#T2#
Sisu cracks Caldeira with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Caldeira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee warns Caldeira that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caldeira is working to get back to half guard.
Sisu connects with a bit shot that sees Caldeira covering up! More strikes from Sisu and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sisu is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sisu Sisu!
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Event:
IFA : Bang Bang Bang
Date: Feb 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Caldeira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buonarroti Simoni can pounce on him.
Buonarroti Simoni connects with a solid leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a kick to the midsection.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Caldeira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Buonarroti Simoni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Caldeira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Buonarroti Simoni counters by moving into the clinch.
Buonarroti Simoni tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buonarroti Simoni tries a knee to the head but Caldeira blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buonarroti Simoni utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
Buonarroti Simoni landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Buonarroti Simoni wants the takedown. Caldeira is fighting it off but Buonarroti Simoni persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Caldeira's guard against the cage.
Buonarroti Simoni is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Buonarroti Simoni looking to pass the guard.
Buonarroti Simoni is stalling in the full guard.
Buonarroti Simoni's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Caldeira looking for a sweep. Not yet Caldeira, not yet.
Buonarroti Simoni stays in close to Caldeira's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is keeping the position.#SUB#
Caldeira has an active guard here but Buonarroti Simoni has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position.
Caldeira is looking to control Buonarroti Simoni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caldeira avoid being mounted?
Well, if Buonarroti Simoni is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Buonarroti Simoni looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buonarroti Simoni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caldeira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Caldeira looking for submissions off his back.
Buonarroti Simoni is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Buonarroti Simoni looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Buonarroti Simoni content to control rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a straight left.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni thows a leg kick but Caldeira checks it
and Caldeira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Buonarroti Simoni moves out of range as Caldeira throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Buonarroti Simoni.
Caldeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Caldeira's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a head kick. Caldeira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a nice body kick.
Caldeira sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Caldeira throws a sloppy body shot
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Caldeira misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Buonarroti Simoni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Caldeira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Buonarroti Simoni, right into the meat.
Caldeira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buonarroti Simoni.
Caldeira thows a leg kick but Buonarroti Simoni checks it
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Caldeira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buonarroti Simoni. Buonarroti Simoni obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Caldeira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buonarroti Simoni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Buonarroti Simoni!
Caldeira misses with a body shot
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Caldeira's knee momentarily.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a nice looking body kick.
That kick from Buonarroti Simoni tenderised Caldeira's leg. Caldeira is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Caldeira misses the target. #T2#
Buonarroti Simoni will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Caldeira misses with a shot to the body
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Caldeira's knee momentarily.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to slow Caldeira down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buonarroti Simoni thumps Caldeira with a low kick.
Caldeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caldeira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a leg kick.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Buonarroti Simoni. No joy for Caldeira on that attempt.
Caldeira is looking to wear down Buonarroti Simoni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Caldeira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Caldeira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Buonarroti Simoni slips under a jab from Caldeira.
Caldeira throws a hook to the side of Buonarroti Simoni's head but Buonarroti Simoni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Buonarroti Simoni - that will leave a mark!
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni cracks the inside of Caldeira's front leg.
Caldeira takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Buonarroti Simoni.#T4#
Caldeira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caldeira.
Buonarroti Simoni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Caldeira. That did some damage!
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!
A low kick from Buonarroti Simoni is predictable there #TD#
and Caldeira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buonarroti Simoni won't be happy with that.
Caldeira throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Caldeira grinds an elbow into Buonarroti Simoni's temple.
Caldeira is looking to take a break and control but Buonarroti Simoni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Caldeira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A good leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni.
Caldeira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buonarroti Simoni can pounce on him.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a front kick that sends Caldeira stumbling back into the cage.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caldeira throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Caldeira misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira checks the leg kick.
Caldeira feinted with a counter takedown.
Buonarroti Simoni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caldeira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buonarroti Simoni. #T1#
Caldeira throws an off balance right hand
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an outside leg kick.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Caldeira's sensitive parts.
Buonarroti Simoni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Buonarroti Simoni, right into the meat.
Caldeira misses with a wild body shot.
Buonarroti Simoni replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Caldeira blocks it well.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caldeira will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Caldeira steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Buonarroti Simoni. That one must have hurt.
Caldeira on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
Buonarroti Simoni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Caldeira throws a body shot but no joy.
Caldeira with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Buonarroti Simoni counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Well,Caldeira is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Buonarroti Simoni utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caldeira is trying to break the clinch but Buonarroti Simoni has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Buonarroti Simoni breaks from the clinch.
Caldeira takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick which misses Caldeira's front leg but catches the back leg as Caldeira tries to avoid it.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Caldeira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Caldeira throws a body punch but Buonarroti Simoni moves out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni flicks out a counter leg kick but Caldeira steps away.
Buonarroti Simoni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick which misses Caldeira's front leg but catches the back leg as Caldeira tries to avoid it.
Caldeira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A low kick from Caldeira misses
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a low kick, right behind Caldeira 's knee.
Caldeira throws a hook to the side of Buonarroti Simoni's head but Buonarroti Simoni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a leg kick that knocks Caldeira off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Buonarroti Simoni.
Caldeira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Buonarroti Simoni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Caldeira's calf.
Caldeira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Buonarroti Simoni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Caldeira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Caldeira checks a leg kick.
Caldeira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Caldeira steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Buonarroti Simoni. That one must have hurt.
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Buonarroti Simoni.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caldeira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buonarroti Simoni. Buonarroti Simoni obviously looking to wear him down.
Caldeira misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Caldeira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buonarroti Simoni as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buonarroti Simoni 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
IFL : KO
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Caldeira. #TD2#
Sisu feints and as Caldeira raises his hands in defense, Sisu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Caldeira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisu trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caldeira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sisu controls the pace.
Sisu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Caldeira's coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sisu working Caldeira over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu tries to pass to full mount but Caldeira defends it.
Sisu is trying to control. Caldeira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Caldeira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sisu.
Sisu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sisu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Caldeira is trying to maintain the position but Sisu is very close to passing his half guard.
Sisu wants to control but Caldeira is keeping him busy.
Caldeira has hold of Sisu's hands but Sisu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sisu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Caldeira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sisu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Caldeira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sisu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sisu looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Sisu distracts Caldeira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Caldeira looking for a guillotine here but Sisu defends easily.
Sisu slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Caldeira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisu pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Sisu working Caldeira over with strikes.
Sisu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Caldeira tries to lock up and control but Sisu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sisu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Caldeira is bucking up trying to escape but Sisu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Caldeira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sisu raining down shots from the mount!
Sisu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Sisu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position but Sisu isn't that keen on the idea.
Sisu with a couple of short strikes.
Sisu looking to control but Caldeira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sisu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sisu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caldeira is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caldeira is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sisu is stalling here but it's allowed Caldeira to get half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Sisu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Sisu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Caldeira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sisu scoring with punches and elbows.
Caldeira on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
Caldeira is working hard here to advance position.
Sisu looks up at the clock and then as Caldeira takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sisu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Caldeira trying to remain calm as Sisu controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu landing a few strikes.
Sisu looking to control but instead Caldeira has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Caldeira trying to control here.
Sisu Sisu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Caldeira is refusing to be controlled, as Sisu sits in half guard. #T1#
Sisu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Caldeira defending well though.
Sisu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sisu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sisu content to control rather than advance.
Sisu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sisu prevents Caldeira from improving his position.
Sisu is nestled in close to Caldeira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sisu lands with a punch from half guard.
Caldeira taking some punishment here, with Sisu in his half guard. #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.
Caldeira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sisu. #SUB#
Caldeira has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sisu escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sisu!
Sisu laying and praying for a moment but Caldeira takes advantage and regains half guard.
Caldeira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sisu.
Sisu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Caldeira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sisu is working away from the top position though.
Caldeira wants to get back to full guard.
Sisu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sisu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Caldeira trying to get back to full guard but Sisu takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sisu working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sisu landing strikes from the mount and Caldeira is in trouble!
Caldeira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Caldeira regains half guard.
Sisu trying to control the action but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Caldeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Sisu is looking to take a break and control but Caldeira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sisu working over Caldeira with some ground and pound. Caldeira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sisu thows a huge punch but Caldeira dodges it nicely.
Caldeira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sisu is working away from the top position though.
Sisu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sisu is trying to control. Caldeira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caldeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Sisu 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Sisu.#TD2#
Sisu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sisu not doing much here.
Sisu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira moves into full guard.
Sisu lands a couple of elbows.
Sisu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Caldeira trying to keep a closed guard but Sisu is proving a slippery customer.
Caldeira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sisu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Sisu from controlling successfully.
Sisu works over Caldeira with some ground and pound from guard.
Sisu trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Sisu forces his way into half guard.
Caldeira is pressing down on Sisu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sisu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caldeira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sisu is one step ahead there.
Caldeira can't keep his opponent in guard - Sisu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position.
Sisu trying to pass the guard but Caldeira defending well.
Sisu slips a nice elbow through Caldeira's hands, connecting with Caldeira's forehead.
Caldeira is not content to let Sisu control the position.#T3#
Sisu prevents Caldeira from improving his position.#SUB#
Caldeira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisu pulls his head out easily.
Sisu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sisu Sisu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sisu controlling the action here.
Sisu is continuing to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Caldeira wants to sweep but Sisu has passed to side control!
Caldeira being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Sisu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sisu Sisu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sisu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sisu Sisu!
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Event:
ROTI-21
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Caldeira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caldeira misses with a double jab.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Caldeira.
King is looking to clinch.
Caldeira attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
Caldeira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Caldeira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Caldeira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. King quickly recovers to half guard.
King taking some punishment here, with Caldeira in his half guard. #SUB#
Caldeira seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caldeira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well.
King misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
King throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Caldeira lands strikes from half guard.
Caldeira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Caldeira.
King pushes Caldeira off looking to stand but Caldeira dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
King 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 Caldeira. Oh but King has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Caldeira goes limp - he's gone! King jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Island King!
A victorious Island King 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:
ROTI-18
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Caldeira throws a right hand that Sourian ducks under and follows up with a left that Sourian also avoids with ease.#TD#
Sourian drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sourian misses with the ground and pound.
Sourian working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Sourian swings around for an armbar but Caldeira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sourian's guard.
Caldeira advances to half guard.
Sourian trying to control from the bottom.
Sourian tries to roll over but Caldeira keeps him under control.
Sourian wants to control but Caldeira is keeping busy.
Caldeira is trying to control the action in half guard but Sourian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Caldeira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sourian defending well though.
Sourian is looking for a sweep. Caldeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sourian gets back to full guard.
Sourian is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Caldeira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sourian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Sourian keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Sourian has his foot on Caldeira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caldeira works his way back into a safe position though.
Caldeira trying to control but Sourian is working from the bottom.
Caldeira preventing the sweep.
Caldeira is fighting to break Sourian's control of his arms but Sourian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Caldeira prevents Sourian from getting back to his feet.
Sourian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Caldeira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caldeira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Caldeira landing strikes.
Sourian is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Sourian manages to get back to half guard.
Sourian is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sourian is working hard here to advance position.
Sourian is controlling Caldeira's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Caldeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sourian keeps working.
Sourian keeping hold of Caldeira's head, controlling as best he can.
Sourian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caldeira is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Sourian is looking for a sweep. Caldeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sourian keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Caldeira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sourian gets full guard.
Caldeira stopping the sweep attempt from Sourian.
Caldeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Sourian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sourian working a defensive guard here.
Sourian looking for a sweep. Not yet Sourian, not yet.
Sourian is pulling down on Caldeira's head. It's preventing any offense from Caldeira, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sourian'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.#T4#
Caldeira working some strikes from top position.
Sourian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sourian with a nice head shot there.
Sourian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sourian works over Caldeira with some ground and pound from guard.
Caldeira keeping full guard, as Sourian tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sourian's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sourian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Sourian from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sourian pushing down on Caldeira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Caldeira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sourian.
Caldeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caldeira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamid Sourian dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Sourian drives through with a takedown into Caldeira's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Caldeira keeping full guard, as Sourian tries to pass.
Caldeira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sourian trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Sourian wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is keeping the position.
Caldeira trying to control the position.
Sourian wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Caldeira is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Sourian looking for a sweep. Not yet Sourian, not yet.
Caldeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Sourian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sourian wants to sweep here but Caldeira controlling him for the moment.
Caldeira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sourian is trying to control the position but Caldeira postures up.
Sourian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Caldeira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Caldeira is working Sourian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sourian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sourian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caldeira is one step ahead there.
Caldeira throws a big elbow that misses.
Sourian keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully.
Sourian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Caldeira preventing the sweep.
Caldeira trying to control but Sourian is working from the bottom.
Sourian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Caldeira distracts Sourian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sourian pulls Caldeira in to control the position.
Caldeira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Caldeira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Caldeira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Caldeira trying to control but Sourian is working from the bottom.
Caldeira won't allow Sourian to sweep him here.
Caldeira postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Sourian.
#T3##TD#
Sourian turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sourian manages to end up in side control.
Caldeira is not content to let Sourian control the position.
Caldeira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sourian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sourian is chipping away with strikes.
Sourian lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sourian working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Sourian tries for a kimura but Caldeira is defending well. #SUB#
Sourian has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Caldeira is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sourian yanks on the arm and Caldeira is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sourian.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hamid Sourian!
Hamid Sourian bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
ROTI-15
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
A big left from Krimson misses.
Krimson scores with a jab to the body.
Caldeira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caldeira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A right-left combo lands from Krimson.
Krimson is looking to clinch but Caldeira is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira throws a right and a left that Krimson avoids nicely.
Caldeira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Krimson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Caldeira misses with a left hand
and Caldeira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krimson misses with a wild body shot.
Caldeira with the counter takedown but Krimson avoids it easily.#T1#
Caldeira swings widly with a right hand
and Caldeira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krimson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caldeira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krimson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Caldeira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Caldeira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Caldeira misses with a jab to the body
and Krimson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krimson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Krimson gets a clinch.
Krimson stalling the fight.
#T2##TD2#
Caldeira turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
Caldeira working the ground and pound but Krimson is defending the strikes.
Caldeira postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Caldeira slows the pace down.
Caldeira creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Krimson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Caldeira misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Caldeira postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Caldeira controls the position from side control.
Krimson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Caldeira creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Krimson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Caldeira crashes against the mat.
Caldeira scores with a couple of short elbows.
Krimson stops Caldeira from passing to mount.
Caldeira in side control lands a decent elbow.
Krimson parries the strikes from Caldeira easily there. Caldeira is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Krimson to escape.
Krimson is not content to let Caldeira control the position.
Caldeira tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Krimson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Krimson is breathing heavily.
Krimson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Caldeira.
#T4#
Krimson defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Caldeira has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Krimson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Caldeira yanks on the arm and Krimson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Caldeira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arturo Caldeira!
Arturo Caldeira bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Billy Krimson spoke after the fight, saying 'You all are beneath me!!!!! You dont derseve any more words from a superior being like myself!'.
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ROTI-13
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Caldeira scores with a nice right hand.
Yritys looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Caldeira is fending him off so far but Yritys persists. Nope, Caldeira circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Caldeira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yritys's half guard.#SUB#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura but Yritys is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caldeira to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Caldeira.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Yritys has eaten all the pies!
Caldeira drops an elbow to the side of Yritys's head.
Caldeira moves into full mount! Yritys won't be happy about that!
Yritys wants to hold on but Caldeira pushes him away.
Yritys taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Yritys that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Caldeira fails to advance to Yritys's back.
Caldeira cracks Yritys with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Yritys is in all sorts of trouble here.
Caldeira scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Caldeira looking to control but Yritys is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Caldeira fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Caldeira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Caldeira putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Caldeira looking for a guillotine from mount but Yritys is having none of it. #SUB#
Caldeira has control of Yritys's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yritys regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yritys tries to reverse the position but Caldeira maintains control.
Caldeira unloading with bombs!
Caldeira lands a couple of good shots and Yritys has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yritys tries to escape but Caldeira has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Yritys keeps trying to improve his position.
Caldeira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A lull in the action here.
#T2#
Yritys rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caldeira trying to mount his opponent but Yritys defends it. #SUB#
Caldeira wants to work for an arm triangle but Yritys is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yritys is trying to get back to full guard.
Caldeira is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Caldeira is trying to control. Yritys wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Caldeira is looking for submissions but instead, Yritys has regained full guard.
Caldeira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yritys works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Caldeira postures up.
#SUB2#
Yritys is looking for a triangle but Caldeira pushes his legs off easily.
Caldeira stopping the sweep attempt from Yritys.
Caldeira works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Yritys actively working from the bottom here.
Caldeira is nestled in close to Yritys, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Caldeira winds up and cracks Yritys with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Yritys looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Caldeira is trying to work for a kimura but Yritys is defending well.
Yritys is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Nice strikes from Caldeira there. #SUB2#
Yritys looking for submissions off his back.
Caldeira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Caldeira seems to be working for a kimura but Yritys defends the submission attempt.
Caldeira seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yritys is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yritys on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Caldeira dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Caldeira. Beautiful body shot.
Yritys tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caldeira paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Caldeira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Caldeira strikes from his own guard. #SUB#
Caldeira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yritys gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arturo Caldeira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Caldeira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yritys doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yritys manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Caldeira is looking to cinch up a triangle. Yritys throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Caldeira's body to avoid the submission. Caldeira has instead reached around Yritys's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Caldeira arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arturo Caldeira!
After the fight, Arturo Caldeira was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
ROTI-05
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Kneeland lands a leg kick that knocks Caldeira off balance momentarily.
Kneeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Caldeira circles away.
Caldeira misses with a takedown
and Kneeland counters with a low kick, right behind Caldeira 's knee.
Caldeira lands with a straight right. Kneeland didn't see that one coming.
Kneeland looks to clinch
enabling Caldeira to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Kneeland moves into the clinch.
Caldeira wants a takedown.
#BC#
Caldeira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kneeland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caldeira.
Caldeira stalks Kneeland and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kneeland's face. Kneeland staggers backwards, shaken.
No luck for Caldeira with that takedown attempt.
Kneeland with the counter takedown but Caldeira avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Caldeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caldeira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kneeland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Caldeira gets tackled into the cage by Kneeland. Kneeland maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Kneeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kneeland moves into the clinch.#T1#
Kneeland tries to throw a body punch but Caldeira avoids it by throwing Kneeland back against the cage. #TD2#
Kneeland has picked Caldeira up - he's going for a ride! Kneeland dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Caldeira manages to get to full guard.
Caldeira throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Caldeira throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Caldeira looking for a sweep. Not yet Caldeira, not yet.
Caldeira controls Kneeland momentarily but Kneeland frees himself. #SU2#
Kneeland stands up from Caldeira's guard - Kneeland perhaps looking for a knockout.
Caldeira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kneeland. #CL2#
Kneeland moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2##BC2#
Kneeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caldeira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kneeland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caldeira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Caldeira lands a glancing blow to the side of Kneeland's head.
Caldeira needs to keep his hands up - Kneeland had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeland goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Caldeira seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kneeland misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Caldeira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kneeland!
Kneeland is trying to get back to his feet.
Caldeira tries to score with some ground and pound. Kneeland controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kneeland has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Caldeira is trying to get an arm triangle but Kneeland is defending well. #T3#
Caldeira lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kneeland down.
#SUB#
Caldeira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kneeland knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #ES2#
Kneeland explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Caldeira lands a two punch combo.
Karl Kneeland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caldeira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from Caldeira misses. #T4#
Caldeira lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kneeland tries to clinch up.
Caldeira dips to his left and cracks Kneeland with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caldeira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kneeland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Caldeira somewhat.
Kneeland let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kneeland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caldeira.
#CL2#
Caldeira gets tackled into the cage by Kneeland. Kneeland maintains the clinch. #BC#
Caldeira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caldeira connects with a nice looking jab.
Kneeland throws a nice outside leg kick.
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 Arturo Caldeira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Caldeira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kneeland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Caldeira with a jab.
Good shot there by Caldeira.
Kneeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caldeira throws a big counter combination but Kneeland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kneeland wants to clinch.
Caldeira dives in for a single leg takedown but Kneeland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kneeland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Caldeira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Caldeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caldeira digs a good hook to Kneeland's body.
Arturo Caldeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A jab from Caldeira misses.
Caldeira fails with the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Kneeland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Caldeira throws a hook but Kneeland avoids it easily.#CL2#
Kneeland has managed to clinch.
Kneeland leaning his opponent against the cage.
Caldeira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kneeland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeland missing with knees to the body.
Caldeira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A hook to the body from Kneeland.
Caldeira is working for takedown but Kneeland is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Caldeira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caldeira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kneeland pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kneeland lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Caldeira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kneeland can pounce on him.
Caldeira throws a right and a left that Kneeland avoids nicely.
Karl Kneeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caldeira throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Kneeland closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Caldeira's defenses.
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!#BC2#
Kneeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kneeland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Caldeira misses its intended target. #T3#
Caldeira misses with a looping left.
Kneeland scores with a leg kick.
Kneeland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Caldeira.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Caldeira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kneeland is fending him off so far but Caldeira persists. Nope, Kneeland circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Kneeland moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Kneeland has picked Caldeira up - he's going for a ride! Kneeland dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kneeland tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Caldeira.
Caldeira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep. Kneeland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kneeland is trying to control the action in half guard but Caldeira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Caldeira 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 Kneeland. Oh but Caldeira has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kneeland goes limp - he's gone! Caldeira jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arturo Caldeira!
Arturo Caldeira spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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