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Event:
RapidFC 31
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Diktas tries to sprawl but Bagueraiu drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Bagueraiu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bagueraiu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Bagueraiu seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Bagueraiu seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Diktas is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexmuria Bagueraiu!
Alexmuria Bagueraiu 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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Event:
RapidFC 27
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Bagueraiu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Diktas is looking for a triangle here but Bagueraiu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Bagueraiu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Bagueraiu tries for a kimura but Diktas is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bagueraiu has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Diktas is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bagueraiu yanks on the arm and Diktas is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bagueraiu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexmuria Bagueraiu!
Alexmuria Bagueraiu 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:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 5
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Bagueraiu shoots in and drives through. Simeon sprawls well.
Simeon misses with a looping right.
Bagueraiu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bagueraiu misses with the combination.
Simeon scores with the left hand. Bagueraiu knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Bagueraiu misses.
Simeon lunges at Bagueraiu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bagueraiu's hand. #ROC2#
Bagueraiu is rocked!
Bagueraiu misses with a lunging right hand
and Simeon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Bagueraiu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bagueraiu throws a shot from downtown. Simeon moves away and avoids it.
Bagueraiu seems to have got his legs back now.
Simeon misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simeon. Bagueraiu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bagueraiu throws a lazy uppercut
and Simeon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bagueraiu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simeon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagueraiu has a takedown stuffed.
Simeon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Simeon lands a right hook to the body.
Simeon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bagueraiu.
Bagueraiu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexmuria Bagueraiu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simeon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bagueraiu.
Simeon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Bagueraiu misses.
Bagueraiu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simeon as he avoids it easily.
Simeon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bagueraiu misses the jab.#KD2#
Simeon sends Bagueraiu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Simeon is motioning to the referee to let Bagueraiu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Alexmuria Bagueraiu has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bagueraiu.
Simeon is looking for the big counter here.
Simeon scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Bagueraiu is holding his hands too far apart here. Simeon throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Bagueraiu is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Branimir Simeon!
After winning the bout, Branimir Simeon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Bagueraiu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Bagueraiu feints and as Niewschki raises his hands in defense, Bagueraiu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Niewschki is wriggling around but Bagueraiu manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Bagueraiu content to control rather than advance.
Niewschki is trying to stand up here but Bagueraiu is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagueraiu is looking to take a break and control but Niewschki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Niewschki wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bagueraiu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Niewschki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Niewschki is trying to stand up here but Bagueraiu is controlling him well. #T1#
Bagueraiu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bagueraiu tries to control but Niewschki wriggling away.
Niewschki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bagueraiu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bagueraiu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Bagueraiu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Bagueraiu looking for a guillotine from mount but Niewschki is having none of it. #SUB#
Bagueraiu has control of Niewschki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Niewschki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Bagueraiu is working for a guillotine from mount but Niewschki frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Niewschki wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Niewschki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bagueraiu.
Niewschki tries to buck Bagueraiu off but he can't manage it.
Bagueraiu controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bagueraiu has hold of Niewschki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Niewschki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Niewschki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bagueraiu. #T3##SUB#
Bagueraiu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Niewschki can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bagueraiu looking to control but Niewschki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Bagueraiu has control of Niewschki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Niewschki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Niewschki trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB#
Bagueraiu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Niewschki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Niewschki shrugs it off.
Niewschki's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T4##SUB#
Bagueraiu working for a guillotine from mount but Niewschki is in no mood to give up.
Bagueraiu looking to control but Niewschki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Niewschki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bagueraiu.
Niewschki is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bagueraiu wants to control the pace but Niewschki is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that Niewschki really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Niewschki wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Bagueraiu has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Niewschki taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexmuria Bagueraiu!
After the fight, Alexmuria Bagueraiu 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:
Rapid Fight Night 8
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Bagueraiu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Bagueraiu backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Bagueraiu manages to avoid it all.
Bagueraiu tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith looks to land a combination but Bagueraiu avoids it well.
Bagueraiu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bagueraiu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bagueraiu tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexmuria Bagueraiu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Bagueraiu on that attempt.
Smith jabs at Bagueraiu's body.
Bagueraiu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Bagueraiu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagueraiu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bagueraiu is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Bagueraiu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bagueraiu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bagueraiu somewhat.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Bagueraiu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Bagueraiu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bagueraiu shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Bagueraiu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Bagueraiu ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bagueraiu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Bagueraiu is rocked!
Bagueraiu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oh Bagueraiu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith jabs Bagueraiu right on the nose. Bagueraiu blinks but takes it well.
Alexmuria Bagueraiu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bagueraiu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lunges at Bagueraiu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bagueraiu's hand.
Smith grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Bagueraiu takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Smith cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Smith!
After winning the bout, Joe Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexmuria Bagueraiu (ranked 5810 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Barras (ranked 21019 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexmuria Bagueraiu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hector Barras !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bagueraiu looks to clinch
and Barras counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bagueraiu (0) vs (2) Barras
Bagueraiu has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Barras escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Barras ! Score +3 for passing guard: Bagueraiu (0) vs (5) Barras
Bagueraiu is trying to get back to half guard.
Barras is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bagueraiu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barras looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bagueraiu is trying to control Barras 's posture but Barras avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barras is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bagueraiu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barras tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barras has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagueraiu wants to control but Barras postures up.
Bagueraiu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Bagueraiu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barras thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bagueraiu is looking for a sweep.
Barras is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bagueraiu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barras tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barras controls the position.
Barras really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bagueraiu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barras tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barras has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bagueraiu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bagueraiu tries to bench press Barras off him but Barras keeps the position.
Barras is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bagueraiu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bagueraiu is looking to reverse the position.
Barras tries for a kimura but Bagueraiu is defending well.
Barras is looking to take a break and control but Bagueraiu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bagueraiu tries to buck Barras off but Barras is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagueraiu is working hard here to advance position.
Barras working away.
Barras tries for a kimura but Bagueraiu is defending well.
Barras working away.
Barras tries for a kimura but Bagueraiu is defending well.
Barras is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bagueraiu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barras is trying to get an arm triangle but Bagueraiu is defending well.
Bagueraiu is trying to control Barras 's posture but Barras avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barras tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barras has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barras thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bagueraiu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barras 's best efforts.
Bagueraiu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barras pulls his head out easily.
Barras is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bagueraiu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barras prevents Bagueraiu from improving his position.
Barras trying to control the action but Bagueraiu is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bagueraiu is looking for a sweep. Barras is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bagueraiu looking for submissions off his back.
Barras is looking for a kimura but Bagueraiu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barras to get the leverage.
Bagueraiu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barras is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bagueraiu defends it well.
Bagueraiu has a hand on Barras 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barras takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bagueraiu (0) vs (8) Barras
Bagueraiu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barras .
Bagueraiu is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barras is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bagueraiu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bagueraiu tries to reverse the position but Barras maintains control.
Barras working for a submission but Bagueraiu is keeping him at bay.
Bagueraiu is squirming around, avoiding Barras 's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagueraiu working to try and regain half guard.
Barras working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bagueraiu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barras looking to secure an arm triangle but Bagueraiu defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barras is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bagueraiu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Barras looks winded!
Bagueraiu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bagueraiu wants to control but Barras is having none of it.
Bagueraiu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barras .
Barras avoids the attempt from Bagueraiu to control.
Bagueraiu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bagueraiu tries to hold on but Barras postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barras looking for a guillotine from mount but Bagueraiu is having none of it.
Bagueraiu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barras working for a submission but Bagueraiu is keeping him at bay.
Bagueraiu is trying to escape the mount.
Barras wants to finish this one by submission but Bagueraiu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barras .
Bagueraiu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bagueraiu actively working from the bottom here.
Bagueraiu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bagueraiu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barras is looking for a kimura but Bagueraiu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barras to get the leverage.
Bagueraiu is defending against the submission attempts here by Barras .
Bagueraiu wants to improve his position but Barras is controlling well.
Barras is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barras is trying to control. Bagueraiu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barras is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bagueraiu is just riding it out for now. Barras eventually gives up the hold.
Bagueraiu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barras pulls his head out easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bagueraiu is trying to get back to full guard.
Barras trying to control from half guard but Bagueraiu is working away.
Bagueraiu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bagueraiu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barras trying to control the action but Bagueraiu is working from the bottom.
Barras is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bagueraiu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barras is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bagueraiu trying to hold on to Barras 's head to control him but Barras postures up.
Bagueraiu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bagueraiu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barras is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bagueraiu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bagueraiu actively working from the bottom here.
Barras seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bagueraiu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Barras is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bagueraiu defends it well.
Bagueraiu trying to control here.
Bagueraiu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barras 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barras 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bagueraiu (4) vs (8) Barras
Bagueraiu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Barras just trying to survive but Bagueraiu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Barras turns into Bagueraiu and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bagueraiu (4) vs (10) Barras
Bagueraiu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barras is aware though and is defending well.
Barras looking to pass the guard.
Barras is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barras trying to control but Bagueraiu is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bagueraiu is trying to keep Barras in close.
Bagueraiu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barras defends it easily.
Bagueraiu looking for a sweep. Not yet Bagueraiu, not yet.
Barras passes into half guard.
Bagueraiu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barras pulls his head out easily.
Barras is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bagueraiu defends it well.
Bagueraiu tries to roll over but Barras keeps him under control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bagueraiu wants to control but Barras is keeping busy.
Barras is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bagueraiu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barras .
Bagueraiu is looking to improve his position.
Barras is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bagueraiu is just riding it out for now. Barras eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barras seems to be working for a kimura but Bagueraiu defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barras wins on points by 10 to 4.
A very excited looking Hector Barras 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: Jan 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Parsons jabs Bagueraiu to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Bagueraiu has Parsons up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Bagueraiu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bagueraiu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Parsons is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Bagueraiu pushes a forearm under Parsons's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Parsons is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexmuria Bagueraiu!
Alexmuria Bagueraiu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Sosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Tr.
Sosa throws out a counter right but Tr avoids it with no problem.
Tr fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Tr darts in and clinches Sosa up against the cage.
Tr scores with a knee to the head.
Tr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sosa is defending well for now.
Sosa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sosa is defending well for now.
Sosa managing to block the knees to the body from Tr.
Tr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sosa.
Tr tries to stall but Sosa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tr scores a nice knee to the body.
Tr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sosa avoids it.#TD2#
Sosa successfully pulls guard.
Tr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Sosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tr defends well.#SUB2#
Tr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tr has managed to get both his arms back between Sosa's legs - danger averted.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Tr from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sosa has his foot on Tr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tr works his way back into a safe position though.
Tr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sosa on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Sosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Sosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tr defends it easily.
Tr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tr trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sosa pulls Tr in to control the position.
Tr trying to control but Sosa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sosa is looking for a triangle but Tr pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Sosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sosa has his hands on Tr's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Sosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tr trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tr tries to clinch but Sosa moves out of range. #CL#
Tr moves into range and clinches up with Sosa.#TD2#
Sosa gets control of Tr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sosa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Tr from controlling successfully.
Sosa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Tr keeping full guard, as Sosa tries to pass.
Tr trying to control the position.
Sosa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sosa wants to control from the top but Tr keeps moving.
Tr working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Sosa 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. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sosa wants to stand but Tr is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tr keeping moving, preventing Sosa from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Sosa drops back looking for a leg! Tr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tr manages to kick Sosa off! Sosa jumps back into Tr's guard. #SUB2#
Sosa drops back looking for a leg! Tr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tr manages to kick Sosa off! Sosa jumps back into Tr's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tr is trying to keep Sosa in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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 KO Tr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sosa moves in looking to clinch but Tr pushes him off.
Tr tries to clinch but Sosa moves out of range. #CL2#
Sosa rushes Tr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tr is trying to stall.
Tr lands a good knee to the midsection. Sosa won't want to take too many of those.#TD2#
Sosa pulls Tr into guard.
#SUB2#
Sosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tr defends well.
Tr sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Sosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tr has managed to get both his arms back between Sosa's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tr tries to free his leg and advance position but Sosa is retaining full guard.
Tr trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Sosa looking for a guillotine here but Tr defends easily.
#SUB2#
Sosa has his foot on Tr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tr works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Sosa is looking for a triangle but Tr pushes his legs off easily.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Tr from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Sosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Tr from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Tr moves into the clinch.
Sosa managing to block the knees to the body from Tr.
Sosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sosa is keeping busy.
Sosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tr walks away with a smile on his face. Sosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sosa tries to clinch but Tr moves out of range.
Tr fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Tr gets tackled into the cage by Sosa. Sosa maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Sosa jumps into guard, dragging Tr to the mat.
#T3##SUB2#
Sosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tr being controlled here momentarily.
Tr trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sosa keeping full guard, as Tr tries to pass.
Sosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tr trying to control but Sosa is working from the bottom.
Sosa controls Tr momentarily but Tr frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sosa has his hands on Tr's head, controlling the position.
Tr wants to control from the top but Sosa keeps moving.
Tr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sosa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tr wants to clinch up but Sosa keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Sosa clinches up with Tr and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Sosa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tr uses from the top position.
Tr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tr won't allow Sosa to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tr wants to control from the top but Sosa keeps moving.
Sosa trying to keep a closed guard but Tr is proving a slippery customer.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Tr from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Love Sosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Sosa instigates a clinch.
Tr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sosa is keeping busy.#TD2#
Sosa jumps guard.
Sosa looking to control.
Love Sosa has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Tr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tr trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Sosa looking for a guillotine here but Tr defends easily.
Sosa trying to keep a closed guard but Tr is proving a slippery customer.
Tr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tr wants to control from the top but Sosa keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tr throws a hook but Sosa blocks it.
Tr doesn't manage to clinch there - Sosa circles away.
Tr is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Sosa darts in and clinches Tr up against the cage.
Sosa fails to pull guard.
Tr missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Sosa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tr uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Sosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Tr wants to pass the guard but Sosa is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Sosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tr is aware though and is defending well.
Tr trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tr has managed to get both his arms back between Sosa's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Sosa looking for a guillotine here but Tr defends easily.
#SUB2#
Sosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Sosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Sosa has his foot on Tr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tr works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tr defends well.#SUB2#
Sosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sosa is tightening it up a little... Tr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sosa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Love Sosa!
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