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Event:
UPF 8: Blazed n Dazed
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Powell tries for a takedown but Do Nascimento sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Powell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Powell passes to side control. #SUB2#
Powell tries for a kimura but Do Nascimento is defending well. #SUB2#
Powell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Powell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do Nascimento can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Powell has hold of Do Nascimento's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Do Nascimento seems comfortable defending it but Powell has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Do Nascimento is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Do Nascimento is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Powell couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harley Powell!
A very excited looking Harley Powell 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:
UPF 4: Twenty
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Do Nascimento is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Miller.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Do Nascimento circles away.
The fighters circling - Do Nascimento throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Miller is looking to land body kicks.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Do Nascimento throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Miller connects with a jab.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Do Nascimento is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Do Nascimento backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Miller tries a body shot but Do Nascimento blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Do Nascimento.
Miller is trying to stall.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Do Nascimento wants a takedown.
A short left from Miller.
Do Nascimento working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Miller - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Miller.
Do Nascimento is breathing heavily.
A short right from Miller.
Miller leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Do Nascimento misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Do Nascimento can't get the takedown.
Miller is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Do Nascimento backwards.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Do Nascimento backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Do Nascimento jumps guard but Miller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Do Nascimento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Do Nascimento backwards.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Do Nascimento is rocked!
Miller is leaning against Do Nascimento and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Do Nascimento is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller gets through Do Nascimento's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miller. #T3#
Miller holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Miller just leaning against Do Nascimento, taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Miller.
Do Nascimento seems to have got his legs back now.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
Miller lands a shot to the body.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Miller.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miller. #T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Miller.
Miller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miller works on Do Nascimento's body with a couple of short punches.
Miller gets through Do Nascimento's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miller scores with a hook to the body.
Miller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Miller cracks Do Nascimento with a nice body shot.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Do Nascimento backwards.
Miller avoiding damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miller just leaning against Do Nascimento, taking a breather.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller is working Do Nascimento over against the cage.
Miller lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petah Miller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Do Nascimento, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Do Nascimento circles away from the clinch attempt.
Do Nascimento appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#KD2#
Miller cracks Do Nascimento with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Do Nascimento looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Miller finish him?
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Do Nascimento circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left lands for Miller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller throws an overhand right that drops Do Nascimento like a sack of potatoes! Miller dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petah Miller!
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Event:
UPF 2: Brutality
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Junior defending well as Do Nascimento loads up on a big left hand.
Junior is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Do Nascimento circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Junior tries to get set, Do Nascimento tries to push him back and clinch up but Junior manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Junior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adonias Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Do Nascimento counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Do Nascimento.
Do Nascimento engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Do Nascimento seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Junior for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Do Nascimento engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Do Nascimento has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Junior wants to clinch.
Do Nascimento tries to counter by clinching up but Junior breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Junior tries for a takedown but Do Nascimento sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Junior has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Junior throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Do Nascimento counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Do Nascimento.
Do Nascimento takes a knee right on the jaw!
Junior trying to land knees to the body.
Junior is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from Do Nascimento as the two fighters clinch.
Do Nascimento blocks an uppercut.
Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Do Nascimento has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Do Nascimento lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Do Nascimento lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Do Nascimento gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Junior regains guard.
#T3#
Do Nascimento tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
Junior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Do Nascimento tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Do Nascimento is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Do Nascimento manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Junior tries to clinch up#TD#
and Do Nascimento counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Junior is trying to keep Do Nascimento in close.
Junior throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Do Nascimento sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Do Nascimento dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Junior moves into the clinch successfully.
Junior stalling in the clinch but Do Nascimento improves position. #TD#
Do Nascimento manages to pull guard.
Do Nascimento wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Do Nascimento looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Junior passes into side control.
Do Nascimento on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Do Nascimento tries to get out of the position.
Do Nascimento is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do Nascimento sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Do Nascimento is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Junior pulls his head out easily.
Do Nascimento has his hands clasped together around Junior's back. He's all about the action.#T1##SUB#
Do Nascimento looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Junior pushes past his half guard into mount!
Do Nascimento tries to hold on but Junior pushes him away.
Do Nascimento working to try and regain half guard.
Do Nascimento tries to hold on but Junior pushes him away.
Junior looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Do Nascimento working to try and regain half guard.
Junior throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T2#
Do Nascimento really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Do Nascimento is working hard here to advance position.
Do Nascimento is squirming around, avoiding Junior's attempts to control the action.
Do Nascimento working to try and regain half guard.
Junior looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Junior there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Do Nascimento is trying to escape the mount.
Do Nascimento tries to hold on but Junior postures up.
Do Nascimento tries to reverse the position but Junior maintains control.#T3#
Junior trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Junior thowing shots but they're missing.
Do Nascimento wants to hold on but Junior pushes him away.
Do Nascimento tries to reverse the position but Junior maintains control.
Do Nascimento regains half guard.
Do Nascimento wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Do Nascimento wants to control but Junior is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Junior wants to stand up but Do Nascimento is controlling the position.
Do Nascimento has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Junior is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Do Nascimento looking for submissions off his back.
Do Nascimento is staying active underneath Junior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Do Nascimento wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Do Nascimento looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Do Nascimento blocking the ground and pound attempt from Junior.
Junior thows a huge punch but Do Nascimento dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonias Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Junior moves in looking to clinch but Do Nascimento pushes him off.
Junior tries to clinch but Do Nascimento moves away #TD#
and Do Nascimento counters with a nice double leg into side control. Junior won't be happy with that.
Junior is trying to escape the position but Do Nascimento is controlling the position.
Junior wants to control but Do Nascimento postures up.
Do Nascimento remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do Nascimento continues to stall.#T1#
Do Nascimento working away.#SUB#
Do Nascimento thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Junior is trying to get back to his feet.
Junior being controlled for a moment.
More hug and hope from Do Nascimento.#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.
Ronaldo Do Nascimento overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Junior is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Do Nascimento is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Junior.
Junior fails in his attempt to clinch.
Do Nascimento wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Do Nascimento is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Junior tries to clinch but Do Nascimento is having none of it.
Junior tries to clinch up#TD#
and Do Nascimento counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee asks Do Nascimento politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Do Nascimento prefers to stall for the moment though.
Junior looking for a sweep but Do Nascimento has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Do Nascimento controlling the pace for now. #T4#
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Do Nascimento here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB#
Do Nascimento is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Junior has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Do Nascimento controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Junior tries to hold on but Do Nascimento pushes him away.
Junior is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Do Nascimento controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Do Nascimento showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Do Nascimento has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Do Nascimento!
Ronaldo Do Nascimento decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GLFC 18: Out With a Bang
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Do Nascimento as Williams shoots in.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Do Nascimento tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Do Nascimento swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Do Nascimento is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Williams.#TD#
Do Nascimento shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Do Nascimento not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Do Nascimento has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Do Nascimento defends it easily.#T1#
Do Nascimento seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Do Nascimento is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Do Nascimento circles away and we're back to standing.
Do Nascimento is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Williams.
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Do Nascimento attempts a counter takedown but Williams avoids it well and moves away.
Williams tries for a takedown but Do Nascimento circles away easily#CL#
and Do Nascimento counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Do Nascimento.
Ronaldo Do Nascimento has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Williams.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Do Nascimento has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Do Nascimento struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
#TD#
Do Nascimento turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Do Nascimento taking a breather here.
Williams is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do Nascimento tries to move into full mount but can't pass Williams's legs.
Williams wants to control but Do Nascimento postures up.
Do Nascimento takes a little break here. Williams wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Williams struggling a bit here.
Williams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Do Nascimento wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Do Nascimento is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Williams is still trying to improve position.
Do Nascimento is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Williams's shoulder. That is not cool. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Do Nascimento decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.
Do Nascimento is standing up over Williams. Williams looks to escape but Do Nascimento dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Do Nascimento dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Do Nascimento, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Do Nascimento against the cage but Do Nascimento circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Do Nascimento counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Williams!
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.
Williams gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Do Nascimento is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.
Do Nascimento controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Williams tries to hold on but Do Nascimento pushes him away.
Do Nascimento content just to control the position here.
Williams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Do Nascimento controlling the position easily from mount.
Williams tries to hold on but Do Nascimento postures up.
Do Nascimento controlling from the full mount. #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.
Williams tries to reverse the position but Do Nascimento maintains control.
Do Nascimento looking to control and managing it successfully.
Do Nascimento seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Williams for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Williams is working to get back to half guard.
Do Nascimento takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Do Nascimento is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Williams is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Do Nascimento!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Pace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Do Nascimento throws out the jab.
Pace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Do Nascimento paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Do Nascimento wants to counter the offense by Pace and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Do Nascimento closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Do Nascimento misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pace is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pace misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Do Nascimento letting Pace take a breather here.
Pace is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Pace for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pace pulls guard successfully.
Do Nascimento stays in close to Pace's body and controls the position.
Pace wants to sweep here but Do Nascimento controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Pace escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Do Nascimento gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Do Nascimento controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Do Nascimento stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Do Nascimento sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pace controls Do Nascimento momentarily but Do Nascimento frees himself.
Do Nascimento controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pace keeping full guard, as Do Nascimento tries to pass.
Pace being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pace shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Do Nascimento sprawls well. Do Nascimento wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pace gets slowly back to his feet.
Do Nascimento steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pace.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pace.
Do Nascimento throws out a loose jab but Pace uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pace is defended easily by Do Nascimento.
Do Nascimento wants to counter the offense by Pace and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Pace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pace tries to clinch there but Do Nascimento circles away.
Do Nascimento stuffs the takedown attempt from Pace. Pace gets slowly back to his feet.
Pace defending well as Do Nascimento loads up on a big left hand.
Do Nascimento misses with a wild body shot.
Pace with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Do Nascimento holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
Pace tries to stall but Do Nascimento uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pace looking to slow down the pace here.
Do Nascimento is pushing Pace up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Pace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pace looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Do Nascimento tries to counter by closing the distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pace with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Do Nascimento moves into the clinch.
Do Nascimento is trying to break the clinch but Pace is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Do Nascimento dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pace tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Do Nascimento defends well and Pace ends up having to push Do Nascimento into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Do Nascimento stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Do Nascimento wants it to stay on the feet.
Pace shoots and misses #CL2#
and Do Nascimento holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Pace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Do Nascimento goes for a takedown attempt but Pace pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pace shoots in for a takedown but Do Nascimento shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pace fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pace misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Do Nascimento counters by clinching up.
Pace looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Do Nascimento has Pace pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Do Nascimento pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pace tumbling to the mat - Do Nascimento dives into Pace's guard.#T1#
Do Nascimento controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Do Nascimento is continuing to stall.
Do Nascimento pushes down on Pace's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pace has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Do Nascimento is working away from the top position though.
Do Nascimento stalling.
Pace trying to control from the bottom.
Pace is looking for a sweep. Do Nascimento is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Do Nascimento performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Do Nascimento has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Pace tries for a takedown but Do Nascimento circles away easily#CL2#
and Do Nascimento counters by moving into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Do Nascimento.
Pace throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Do Nascimento pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Do Nascimento has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pace doesn't defend quickly enough and Do Nascimento has managed to lock this one up! Can Pace escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Do Nascimento on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ronaldo Do Nascimento!
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