Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SFL 42 | Akinwande vs Simard
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almeida moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Almeida has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Almeida and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Almeida slips the punch.
Almeida tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
Almeida checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick from Jackson misses
and Almeida counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson .
Jackson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Almeida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Almeida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Almeida throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Almeida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Antonio Almeida has been cut.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Almeida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Almeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
Almeida shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson 's guard.

Jackson has his feet on Almeida's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almeida has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jackson .
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Almeida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson .
Almeida moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Almeida seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Almeida should have avoided that one.
Almeida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Almeida was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Almeida blocks the body kick.
Almeida sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Almeida checks it well. #T4#
Almeida shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Walter Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almeida shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Almeida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Almeida saw that one coming.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Almeida slips the punch.
Almeida appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Almeida's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Almeida. Almeida gets slowly back to his feet.
Almeida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Jackson .
Almeida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson .
Jackson is looking to slow Almeida down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Almeida counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson .
Almeida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Almeida throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid body kick from Jackson . #T1#
Almeida misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Almeida throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Almeida attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
A low kick lands for Jackson .
Jackson jabs Almeida to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
A low kick from Jackson misses
and Almeida counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Almeida to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almeida pushing down on Jackson 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Almeida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Almeida tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it. #SUB#
Almeida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3##SUB#
Almeida is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well. #SUB#
Almeida is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well. #SUB#
Almeida is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Almeida is controlling him #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Almeida is looking for submissions but instead, Jackson has regained full guard.
Almeida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Almeida swings around for an armbar but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Almeida's guard.
Almeida is striking off his back. Jackson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Almeida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Jackson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Almeida sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio Almeida's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Almeida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Antonio Almeida's cut is getting worse.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Almeida was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Almeida misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson stalling the fight. #T1#
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Almeida or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Almeida's ribcage. Almeida let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Jackson .
Jackson scores with the left hand. Almeida knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Jackson catches Almeida right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Almeida is rocked!#CUT2#Antonio Almeida's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jackson throws a powerful right kick. Almeida tried to block low but the kick was high! Almeida was taken right off of his feet! Jackson jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Walter Jackson !

Event: SFL 28 | Lomax vs Taneyev III
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Almeida shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stark is trying to defend but Almeida finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Stark is defending against the submission attempts here by Almeida. #SUB#
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark moves into full guard. #SUB#
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Almeida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Almeida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Almeida defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Almeida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Almeida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Almeida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've been hearing good reports from Stark's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stark gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Almeida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Almeida seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stark regains full guard. Nicely done.
Almeida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Stark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Almeida tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
Almeida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Almeida is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Stark avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB2#
Almeida has his foot on Stark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stark works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Almeida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Almeida has wrist control.
Stark chips away with some ground and pound.
Stark pushing down on Almeida's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
Almeida wants to control but Stark is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Almeida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Almeida is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark. #SUB#
Stark seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Almeida wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Stark is looking for a kimura but Almeida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Stark is looking for a kimura but Almeida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Almeida is looking to improve his position.
Stark is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Stark is working for a guillotine from mount but Almeida frees his head quite easily.
Stark unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Stark is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Almeida to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Almeida shrugs it off.
Almeida is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Almeida wants to control but Stark is having none of it.#SUB#
Stark with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Stark dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Almeida throws a counter combo.#TD#
Stark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Almeida did well to prevent Stark getting side control.
Stark lands with a punch from half guard.
Almeida wants to get back to full guard.
Almeida is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida wants to control but Stark is having none of it.
Almeida sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Almeida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Almeida is defending well.
Almeida tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg.
Stark scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stark throwing shots but Almeida is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Stark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Stark is working for a kimura but Almeida is defending it quite comfortably.
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeida can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Stark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Almeida defends it well.
Almeida manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Stark passes Almeida's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Almeida is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark. #SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Stark is working for a kimura but Almeida is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.
Almeida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Stark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Almeida is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Almeida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.
Almeida gets full guard.#SUB2#
Almeida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Almeida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stark passes Almeida's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Almeida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stark. #SUB#
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Almeida defends the submission attempt.
Almeida throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB#
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Almeida defends the submission attempt.
Almeida is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Almeida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Almeida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Stark dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Stark shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stark was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Almeida throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Stark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Almeida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Almeida gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Stark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Stark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Stark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Stark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stark moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Almeida.
Almeida throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #SUB#
Stark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Almeida tries to bench press Stark off him but Stark keeps the position. #T2#
Stark working away.#SUB#
Stark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Almeida struggling a bit here.
Almeida dodges the ground and pound from Stark.#SUB#
Stark tries for a kimura but Almeida is defending well.
Almeida defending against the ground and pound.
Stark creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Almeida sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Almeida manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Stark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Almeida tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark thows a huge punch but Almeida dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Stark is working for a kimura here but Almeida manages to reverse the position and he's now in Stark's guard. #SUB#
Almeida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Almeida has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Almeida gets to his feet - Stark follows without any prompting. #TD#
Stark changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Almeida looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Almeida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Almeida manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4##SUB#
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Almeida is defending well. #SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Almeida is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark.
Almeida punching from the bottom.
Antonio Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tony Stark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tony Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stark 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Stark!

Event: SFL 19 | Conquistadors
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goldberg.
Almeida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Goldberg scores with punches from side control.
Almeida takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Goldberg's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Goldberg scoring with punches from side control.
Goldberg working the ground and pound.
Almeida can't do much from the bottom here.
Goldberg is working Almeida over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Almeida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Goldberg cracks Almeida with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Almeida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goldberg cracks Almeida with a big elbow. #ROC2#Almeida is rocked!
Goldberg in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Almeida looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Goldberg turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Goldberg!
John Goldberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SFL 12 | Sitsongrit vs Fortay
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion stuffs the takedown.
Almeida ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Sloppy strikes from Orion. Those never looked like landing.
Almeida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Orion. #CL2#
Almeida closes the distance and pushes Orion back into the cage.#TD#
Orion turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Orion manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Almeida explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Orion gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Almeida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Almeida wants to control but Orion is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Almeida makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Almeida.
Orion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Orion preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Almeida will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Orion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Almeida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Orion stands up and waves to Almeida to follow him.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Almeida.
Some wild striking there from Orion.
Orion doesn't manage to clinch there - Almeida circles away.
Orion feints a jab promting Almeida to slip. Orion then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Almeida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Antonio Almeida has been cut.
Orion throws a one two combo. #CL#
Orion clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Almeida is trying to break free.
Orion lands an uppercut.
Orion stalling in the clinch.
Orion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Orion lands with a short shot to the head.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Almeida wants to take the fight to the mat but Orion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tobias Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Almeida.#TD#
Orion gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orion in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Almeida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Almeida is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Orion frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Orion content just to control the position here.
Orion seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Almeida for as long as he can get away with.
Almeida throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Orion controlling from mount.
Orion avoids the attempt from Almeida to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Orion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Almeida's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Orion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Orion throws a series of punches but Almeida avoids them all with ease.
As Orion backs off Almeida throws a huge counter combo but Orion manages to avoid it all.
Orion takes a swing at Almeida's ribcage but misses.
Almeida steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Orion.
Almeida on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orion with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Orion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Almeida throws a fast counter high kick but Orion manages to duck under it in time.#TD2#
Almeida closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Orion pushes Almeida off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tobias Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
Almeida shoots for a double leg takedown but Orion sprawls well. He's pushed Almeida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Orion tries to bum rush Almeida with a series of wild strikes but Almeida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Orion drives through and clinches with Almeida against the cage. #TD2#
Almeida gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Orion uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Orion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orion misses with a few strikes there.
Almeida wants to counter the offense by Orion and move into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almeida avoids the body shot from Orion. #TD#
Orion shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Almeida napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Almeida is looking for a sweep.
Orion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeida can do to turn this around?#T2##SU#
Orion decides to stand back up.
Almeida fails with a takedown attempt.
Tobias Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Almeida.
Almeida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orion throws a nice looking combination but Almeida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Almeida tries to counter with a clinch but Orion shakes him off and moves away.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Almeida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Almeida now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Orion rushes Almeida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Almeida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Orion manages to break the clinch.
Orion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Almeida lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Orion misses with a double jab.
Tobias Orion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Almeida.
Orion tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Almeida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orion throws a series of punches but Almeida avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Orion. Those never looked like landing.
Good work by Almeida as he checks the leg kick.
Orion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orion throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Orion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Almeida, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Orion pulls guard effortlessly.
Almeida passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Almeida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orion defends it well. #T4##SUB2#
Almeida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Almeida. #SUB2#
Almeida is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
Almeida is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Orion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Almeida's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Orion throws out a powerful jab.
Orion is looking to score with low kicks.
Orion scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Orion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Almeida wants to counter with a clinch but Orion pushes him away.
Orion looks to land a combination but Almeida avoids it well.
Orion misses with a combination
and Almeida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#That has opened up Antonio Almeida's cut even more.
Orion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Almeida looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Orion gets a clinch. #T1#
Orion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orion controlling the action here for a moment.
Almeida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Almeida is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Orion.
Orion is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Orion manages to break the clinch.
Orion misses with a two punch combination.
Almeida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orion misses with the combination.
Almeida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Orion misses with a head kick.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion misses with a double jab.
Orion scores with the left hand. Almeida knows he should have avoided that one.
Orion misses with a two punch combination.
Almeida wants to counter the offense by Orion and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Almeida fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Orion to the ground. Almeida is now in Orion's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Almeida drops back, looking for a kneebar! Orion looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Orion looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Orion! #REVR#
Almeida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orion is staying tight to Almeida's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Almeida wants to control but Orion postures up.
Orion is staying tight to Almeida's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Orion lands a decent elbow from side control.
Almeida is trying to improve his position.
Almeida can't do much from the bottom here.
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Almeida isn't going anywhere.#T4#
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.
Almeida seems a little lost for a moment, as Orion dominates the positioning.
Almeida is trying to control Orion's posture but Orion avoids it.
Almeida tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Almeida is being controlled here.
Almeida is not content to let Orion control the position.
Orion in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Almeida tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Antonio Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tobias Orion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Almeida is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Orion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orion 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Orion!
A victorious Tobias Orion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Almeida tries to counter with a takedown but Pulkkinen is quick to defend against it.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almeida manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Almeida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Almeida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Almeida counters with a one-two to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Antonio Almeida has been cut.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Almeida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pave Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
Almeida throws a big counter combination but Pulkkinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pulkkinen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Almeida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Almeida went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Almeida or perhaps it was just good defense by Pulkkinen, which made it look bad. #T1#
Pulkkinen tests Almeida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Almeida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
Pulkkinen throws a nice looking combination but Almeida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAlmeida.#TD#
Almeida scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Almeida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pulkkinen keeps working. #SUB#
Almeida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pulkkinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Almeida. #SUB#
Almeida is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pulkkinen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pulkkinen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Almeida might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almeida is looking to regain half guard here but Pulkkinen keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Almeida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Pulkkinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Pulkkinen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Almeida is looking to reverse the position.
Pulkkinen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Almeida tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Almeida is looking for a sweep.
Pulkkinen controls the position.
Almeida can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Almeida's face as Pulkkinen controls the position.
Almeida is looking for a sweep.
Pulkkinen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee asks Pulkkinen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pulkkinen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Almeida is looking for a sweep.
Pulkkinen controls the position.
Almeida tries to bench press Pulkkinen off him but Pulkkinen keeps the position.
Almeida looks to move to half guard but instead Pulkkinen has passed into mount! Damn!
Almeida working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida tries to hold on but Pulkkinen pushes him away.
Pulkkinen wants to stand but Almeida is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Pulkkinen controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pave Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Almeida's cut.
That's time! Almeida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Almeida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a right hand.
A jab from Pulkkinen finds it's way through Almeida's defenses. #TD#
Almeida dives in and scores a takedown into Pulkkinen's guard.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully. #SU#
Almeida stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pulkkinen scores with a jab. Almeida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pulkkinen cracks Almeida with an open hand slap.#CUT2#Antonio Almeida's cut is getting worse.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Almeida is defended easily by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tests Almeida's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Almeida's shoulder, as Almeida tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Almeida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Almeida slips a jab and a cross from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a series of punches but Almeida avoids them all with ease.
Almeida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pave Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Almeida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild combination.
Pulkkinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Pulkkinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pulkkinen throws a nice looking combination but Almeida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pulkkinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Almeida appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Pulkkinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Almeida.
Antonio Almeida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Almeida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#Antonio Almeida's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch
enabling Almeida to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Almeida circles away quickly and effectively.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Almeida was well out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.
Almeida appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right-left combo lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
and Almeida counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Almeida went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pulkkinen stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Almeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Almeida counters with a left and a right that stings Pulkkinen.
Almeida slips under a jab.
Almeida wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Pulkkinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Almeida in his tracks.
Almeida scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Pave Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen throws a shot from downtown. Almeida moves away and avoids it.
Almeida is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Pulkkinen moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pave Pulkkinen!

Event: UnderGround FC 138
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola tests Almeida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown but Jukola shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Jukola misses.
Jukola misses with a right hand
and Almeida counters with a one-two to the body.
Jukola lands a right hook to the body.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
As Jukola backs off Almeida throws a huge counter combo but Jukola manages to avoid it all.
Almeida shoots for a double leg takedown but Jukola sprawls well. He's pushed Almeida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aapo Jukola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Almeida.
Jukola throws a looping overhand right but Almeida ducks down to avoid it.
Almeida unleashes a big counter combination but Jukola bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jukola pivots, looking for a leg kick but Almeida is out of range and Jukola settles back down. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Almeida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukola sets himself, and Almeida steps forward looking for the clinch! Jukola avoids it this time.
Almeida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jukola thuds his shin into the meat of Almeida's side.
Jukola lands with a nice body punch.
Almeida darts in looking for a takedown but Jukola gets double underhooks and turns Almeida into the cage.
Jukola looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Almeida 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.
Jukola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Almeida at a distance.
Almeida slips a straight right by Jukola.#T2#
Almeida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jukola lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Antonio Almeida has been cut.
Almeida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jukola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jukola pivots, looking for a leg kick but Almeida is out of range and Jukola settles back down.
Almeida is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almeida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
Almeida throws a counter combo.
Aapo Jukola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almeida shoots for a double leg takedown but Jukola sprawls well. He's pushed Almeida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jukola throws a head kick but Almeida moves out of range.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. Almeida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aapo Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Jukola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jukola throws a quick inside leg kick.
Almeida dives in for a single leg takedown but Jukola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jukola looks to land a body kick but Almeida moved away.
Jukola digs a good hook to Almeida's body.
Jukola misses with a leg kick
and Almeida counters with a stiff right hand.
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but Almeida is just out of range.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. Almeida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jukola cracks Almeida with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Almeida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
A head kick misses from Almeida.
Almeida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jukola is fending him off so far but Almeida persists. Nope, Jukola circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Jukola. No joy for Almeida on that attempt.
Almeida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Jukola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jukola.
Jukola with a nice cross.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aapo Jukola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Almeida's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Almeida dives in and grabs Jukola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jukola pushes down on Almeida's head and hops out.#TD2#
Almeida darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jukola is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Almeida is working for a kimura but Jukola is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Almeida wants to work for an arm triangle but Jukola is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola tries to roll over but Almeida keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Almeida is looking for a kimura but Jukola is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Almeida to get the leverage.
Jukola keeping hold of Almeida's head, controlling as best he can. #T1##SUB2#
Almeida is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jukola is just riding it out for now. Almeida eventually gives up the hold.
Jukola regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jukola controlling Almeida's posture.
Jukola'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.
Almeida tries to free his leg and advance position but Jukola is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida is fighting to break Jukola's control of his arms but Jukola is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully.
Jukola pulls Almeida in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Almeida drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jukola looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jukola looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jukola! #REVR#
Almeida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jukola controls the position.
Almeida pushes Jukola away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jukola gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Almeida tries to buck Jukola off but Jukola is having none of it.#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Almeida throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Almeida tries to buck Jukola off but Jukola is having none of it.
Jukola controls the position from side control.
Almeida manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jukola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Almeida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jukola will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
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.
Well, if Jukola 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. #SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.
Jukola looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jukola performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Almeida throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aapo Jukola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Almeida's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Antonio Almeida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Almeida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Almeida is out of range.
Almeida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Almeida shoots in looking for a takedown but Jukola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Almeida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jukola connects with a nice looking jab.
Almeida sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Almeida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almeida.
A jab from Jukola misses.
Jukola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Almeida's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Almeida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukola scores with a leg kick.
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but Almeida is just out of range.
Jukola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeida can do to turn this around?
Almeida tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Almeida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Almeida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Almeida drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.#T2#
Almeida fails with a takedown attempt.
Jukola half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aapo Jukola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Almeida.
Almeida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Jukola. #CUT#That has opened up Antonio Almeida's cut even more.
Jukola throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Almeida's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Jukola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Almeida lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jukola scores with a kick to the body.
Jukola looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jukola misses with a head kick.
Aapo Jukola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slow jab from Jukola misses its intended target.
Almeida takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Almeida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jukola defends well and Almeida ends up having to push Jukola into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jukola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Almeida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Almeida takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jukola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jukola is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Almeida ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
A lazy left from Jukola finds it's target.
Jukola tries a head kick but it misses.
Almeida steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jukola.
Jukola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Jukola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Almeida unleashes a big counter combination but Jukola bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Antonio Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jukola keeps Almeida at a distance using the push kick.
Almeida's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jukola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Almeida scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aapo Jukola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jukola 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aapo Jukola!

Event: UnderGround FC 121
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Derrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Derrick leaves Almeida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Derrick tries to bum rush Almeida with a series of wild strikes but Almeida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Almeida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Derrick misses the target.
Derrick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Almeida is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida shoots for a double leg takedown but Derrick sprawls well. He's pushed Almeida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Derrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almeida moves away.
A lazy left from Derrick finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Almeida has been cut.#T1#
Almeida blocks a head kick by Derrick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Almeida checks a leg kick.
Joe Derrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almeida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Derrick.
Almeida tries to counter with a clinch but Derrick shakes him off and moves away.
Derrick throws a series of punches but Almeida avoids them all with ease.
Almeida is looking for the big counter here.
Derrick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Almeida under the eye.
Derrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Almeida was well out of range. Poor timing from Derrick.
Derrick throws a right hand that Almeida ducks under and follows up with a left that Almeida also avoids with ease.
Almeida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Derrick.
Almeida takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Derrick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Derrick misses with a wild combination.
Almeida lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Derrick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Almeida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Derrick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Derrick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joe Derrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Almeida.
Derrick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Derrick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Almeida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A shot to the body from Derrick misses
and Almeida counters with a stiff right hand.
Derrick misses with an uppercut. Almeida saw that one coming.
Derrick wants to clinch up but Almeida keeps it at a distance.
Almeida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Derrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Almeida is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Derrick but Derrick pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Derrick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Derrick connects with a nasty looking knee right to Almeida's face.
Derrick pushes Almeida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Derrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Almeida backwards.
Derrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Derrick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Derrick lands an elbow that stopped Almeida in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Antonio Almeida's cut even more.
Derrick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Almeida is defending well for now.
Our sources have told us that Derrick has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Derrick can't find room to land a body shot as Almeida controls the action.
Derrick lands an elbow just above Almeida 's eye.
Derrick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Derrick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Almeida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Derrick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Derrick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Almeida under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Derrick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Almeida's cut.
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##CL#
Derrick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Almeida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Derrick lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Derrick lands a nice knee to the body.
Derrick lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
The cut above Antonio Almeida's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Derrick lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
Antonio Almeida's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antonio Almeida's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Derrick!
Our winner, Joe Derrick, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: UnderGround FC 111
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Almeida scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Almeida seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rothco is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antonio Almeida!
Our winner, Antonio Almeida, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Frank Rothco was interviewed post fight and said 'He caught me, just bad luck.'.

Event: UnderGround FC 104
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Cricky.
Almeida is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cricky sprawls well. Cricky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Almeida gets slowly back to his feet.
Cricky leaves Almeida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cricky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almeida manages to avoid it.
Almeida appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Almeida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cricky's waist but Cricky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Almeida off to one side.
Cricky throwing a counter right hand but Almeida manages to avoid it.
Jimbo Cricky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Almeida.
Almeida darts in looking for a takedown but Cricky gets double underhooks and turns Almeida into the cage.
Cricky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Cricky works Almeida's body with a nice hook.
Almeida shoots for a takedown but Cricky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cricky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cricky throws a lazy right hand but Almeida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Almeida fails with the takedown
enabling Cricky to counter with a crisp jab.
Almeida moves forwards but Cricky connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Almeida has been cut.
Almeida slips a straight right by Cricky.
Almeida unleashes a big counter combination but Cricky bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cricky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Almeida has time to react.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Cricky. No joy for Almeida on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Cricky on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Cricky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cricky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cricky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Cricky backs off Almeida throws a huge counter combo but Cricky manages to avoid it all.
Almeida tries to clinch up.
Almeida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cricky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jimbo Cricky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almeida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cricky throws out the jab.
Cricky is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Cricky misses with a hook.
Cricky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Cricky misses.
Cricky lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A punch combination from Cricky misses.
Despite the aggression on Almeida's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Almeida fails with a takedown attempt.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Almeida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cricky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cricky throws a shot from downtown. Almeida moves away and avoids it.
Almeida feints the counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Almeida or perhaps it was just good defense by Cricky, which made it look bad.
Cricky lands with a cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cricky lands the left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Cricky as Almeida shoots in.
Cricky is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimbo Cricky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Almeida's cut.
That's time! Cricky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Almeida misses with a takedown
enabling Cricky to counter with a crisp jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Almeida might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cricky has got the better of the exchanges.
Cricky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Antonio Almeida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cricky stalks Almeida and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Almeida's face. Almeida staggers backwards, shaken.
Cricky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeida can do to turn this around?
Almeida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cricky circles away.
Cricky throws a hook but Almeida blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cricky tests Almeida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Almeida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jimbo Cricky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Almeida.#T1#
Almeida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cricky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Almeida in his tracks.
Almeida shoots for a double leg takedown but Cricky sprawls well. He's pushed Almeida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Almeida goes for a double leg but Cricky avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cricky continues to drive forward.
Almeida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cricky misses with a hook. Almeida ducked under it nicely.
Almeida throws a fast counter high kick but Cricky manages to duck under it in time.
Cricky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Almeida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Almeida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cricky.
Almeida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cricky pinned against the cage. Cricky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Almeida shoots for a takedown but Cricky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cricky looks to land a left hand but Almeida moved out of range nicely.
Almeida throws a counter combo.
Cricky throws a hook to the side of Almeida's head but Almeida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Cricky backs off Almeida throws a huge counter combo but Cricky manages to avoid it all.
Almeida staying out of range there.
As Cricky backs off Almeida throws a huge counter combo but Cricky manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Cricky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Almeida ducks under a wild hook from Cricky.
A countering left hand to the body from Almeida misses.
Almeida ducks right into an uppercut from Cricky.
Cricky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Almeida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Almeida defending well as Cricky loads up on a big left hand.
Cricky digs a good hook to Almeida's body. #T4#
Cricky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cricky wants it to stay on the feet.
Almeida blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Cricky.
Almeida slips a jab from Cricky.
Despite the aggression on Almeida's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Almeida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cricky's waist but Cricky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Almeida off to one side.
Almeida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cricky defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimbo Cricky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Almeida's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cricky throws a hook but Almeida avoids it easily.
Almeida lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Almeida moves out of range as Cricky strikes.
Cricky just misses with a punch to the body.
Almeida is looking for the big counter here.
Almeida shoots in looking for a takedown. Cricky tries to sprawl out of it but Almeida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cricky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cricky looks to land a left hand but Almeida moved out of range nicely.
Cricky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Almeida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cricky defends it nicely.#T1#
A slow jab from Cricky misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Almeida.
Almeida replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cricky blocks it well.
Almeida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cricky swivels and escapes.
Jimbo Cricky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Almeida.
Nice straight punches there by Cricky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cricky.
Almeida wants to clinch.#T2#
Cricky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Almeida is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cricky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Almeida moves out of range as Cricky strikes.
Cricky misses with a straight right.
Cricky throws a looping overhand right but Almeida ducks down to avoid it.
Almeida staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Cricky.#T3#
Cricky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Almeida is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cricky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Almeida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Almeida is defended easily by Cricky.
Jimbo Cricky is winning the standup battle so far.
Almeida dives in and grabs Cricky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cricky pushes down on Almeida's head and hops out.
Good shot there by Cricky.#T4#
Almeida falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Cricky counter with a right hand.
Cricky clobbers Almeida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cricky lands a jab to the head.
Cricky missing with a left hand there. Almeida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cricky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Almeida is looking for the big counter here.
Antonio Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big right from Cricky misses.
Almeida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cricky tries to avoid it but Almeida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cricky to the ground. Cricky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimbo Cricky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cricky 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:24
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimbo Cricky!

Event: UnderGround FC 91
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Vigo sizes up Almeida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vigo misses with a body shot
and Almeida counters with a two punch combo.
Vigo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vigo lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Almeida has been cut.
Vigo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almeida manages to avoid it.
As Vigo looks to move away, Almeida throws a big counter combo but Vigo just gets out of the way.
Almeida moves out of range as Vigo strikes.
Vigo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almeida manages to avoid it.
Don Vigo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vigo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Almeida gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vigo tries to bench press Almeida off him but Almeida keeps the position. #SUB#
Vigo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Almeida's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Almeida! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Vigo has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antonio Almeida!
After winning the bout, Antonio Almeida thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UnderGround FC 81
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
To Be Positive misses with a looping left.
To Be Positive tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Almeida was well out of range. Poor timing from To Be Positive.
To Be Positive misses with an uppercut. Almeida saw that one coming.
Almeida is looking for the big counter here.
Almeida shoots for a takedown but To Be Positive saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from To Be Positive does no damage.
Almeida has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as To Be Positive is landing a low percentage of strikes.
To Be Positive scores with a nice head shot.
To Be Positive just misses with a punch to the body.
To Be Positive throws an overhand right that lands on Almeida's shoulder, as Almeida tries to avoid the shot.
Almeida tries to counter with a clinch but To Be Positive shakes him off and moves away.
Almeida slips a straight right by To Be Positive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida has a takedown stuffed.
Almeida defending well as To Be Positive loads up on a big left hand.
Almeida avoids the body shot from To Be Positive.
Almeida is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
To Be Positive throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
To Be Positive moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Almeida has been cut.
To Be Positive scores with a nice strike.
To Be Positive scores with a hook.
Almeida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as To Be Positive throws out the jab.
Almeida now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
To Be Positive misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almeida.
Almeida is looking for the big counter here.
To Be Positive throws a right and a left that Almeida avoids nicely.
Almeida slips under a jab from To Be Positive.
To Be Positive lands a head shot.
Almeida shoots in looking for a takedown but To Be Positive manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Almeida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Desperately To Be Positive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Almeida.
Almeida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
To Be Positive appears to be looking for a big counter.
To Be Positive loads up on a big right hand but Almeida slips the punch.
As To Be Positive backs off Almeida throws a huge counter combo but To Be Positive manages to avoid it all.
Desperately To Be Positive seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
To Be Positive throws a shot from downtown. Almeida moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by To Be Positive's head coaches at Mahogany Temple that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
To Be Positive fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Almeida throws a big counter head kick but To Be Positive avoids it with no problem.
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!
Almeida fails with the takedown
and To Be Positive counters with a nice uppercut.
To Be Positive lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Almeida circles away quickly and effectively.
To Be Positive throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
To Be Positive throws a hook but Almeida avoids it easily.
Almeida is looking for the big counter here.
To Be Positive defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Almeida.
To Be Positive scores with a three punch combo!
A big right from To Be Positive misses.
Almeida wants to counter the offense by To Be Positive and move into the clinch position.
Almeida takes one to the side of the head.
To Be Positive takes a swing at Almeida's ribcage but misses.
To Be Positive misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A combination from To Be Positive does no damage.
Almeida slips a straight right by To Be Positive.
Almeida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
To Be Positive pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Almeida's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
To Be Positive tries to sprawl but Almeida drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Almeida is working for a kimura but To Be Positive is defending it quite comfortably.
To Be Positive knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Almeida on the ground.
To Be Positive wants to get back to his feet.
To Be Positive is not content to let Almeida control the position.#SUB2#
Almeida is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Almeida is pressing down on To Be Positive's thigh, looking to free his foot. To Be Positive is holding on for now. #T4##SUB2#
Almeida is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so To Be Positive is just riding it out for now. Almeida eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
To Be Positive is defending against the submission attempts here by Almeida.
To Be Positive is trying to stand back up but Almeida is controlling him #SUB2#
Almeida is working for a submission of some sort. #SU2#
Almeida postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for To Be Positive to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
To Be Positive misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desperately To Be Positive dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Almeida's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
To Be Positive thows a left - swing and a miss!
Desperately To Be Positive is winning the standup battle so far.
Almeida avoids the body shot from To Be Positive.
Almeida is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Antonio Almeida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
To Be Positive thuds his right hand into Almeida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
To Be Positive thows a left - swing and a miss!
Almeida lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Almeida bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Almeida tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Almeida is trying to get an arm triangle but To Be Positive is defending well. #SUB2#
Almeida looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
To Be Positive is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Almeida asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Almeida working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
To Be Positive is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeida can do to turn this around?#T1#
Almeida fails to land a wild elbow strike.
To Be Positive is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Almeida has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida is chipping away with strikes. #SUB2#
Almeida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Almeida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Almeida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Almeida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
To Be Positive is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Almeida is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Almeida is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. To Be Positive knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
To Be Positive is pushing Almeida's head away, looking to escape. Almeida manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
Almeida passes to full mount! That's big trouble for To Be Positive!
To Be Positive is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB2#
Almeida looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Almeida working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. To Be Positive looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Almeida! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antonio Almeida!
Antonio Almeida thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Desperately To Be Positive was interviewed post fight and said 'My opponent is a homosexual pedo... and most importantly... Epstein DID kill himself, twice!'.

Event: UnderGround FC 71
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones prevents Almeida from improving his position.
Almeida is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Almeida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Almeida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Almeida defends it well.
Almeida trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jones manages to pass to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida reaches up to try and control the position but Jones seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Almeida rolls and tries to escape and now Jones has his back!
Almeida tries to escape the position.
Almeida breaks Jones's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T1#
Almeida trying to move into half guard but instead Jones has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Jones passes Almeida's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Almeida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Almeida gets back to full guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Almeida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Almeida is tightening it up a little... Jones has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jones reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jones taps out! Nice BJJ there by Almeida!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antonio Almeida!
Our winner, Antonio Almeida, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Andrew Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back, I've got way more to offer. '.

Event: UnderGround FC 62
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Wyte looks to land a right hand but Almeida moved out of range.
Almeida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Almeida appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Almeida.
Almeida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wyte throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Almeida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wyte's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida postures up in Wyte's guard and throws a big left but Wyte blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Almeida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Almeida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wyte is looking to stand up but Almeida isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Almeida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Almeida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Almeida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Almeida drops back looking for a leg! Wyte is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wyte manages to kick Almeida off! Almeida jumps back into Wyte's guard.
Wyte is looking to stand up but Almeida isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##SU#
Almeida gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wyte's coach down at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wyte's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wyte throws a series of strikes that have Almeida backpedaling. #CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Almeida has been cut.
Wyte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Almeida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wyte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Wyte misses the target.
Wyte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Almeida circles away quickly and effectively.
Almeida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wyte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Almeida has time to react.
Almeida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wyte looks to score with a jab to the body but Almeida is just out of range.
Almeida seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Wyte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wyte misses with a double jab #CL#
and Almeida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Wyte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wyte scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
Antonio Almeida's cut is getting worse.
Wyte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Almeida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Almeida walks into a stiff left hand from Wyte.
Almeida dives in and grabs Wyte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wyte pushes down on Almeida's head and hops out.
Wyte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Almeida has been working on his balance at Russian Bears Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Wyte.
Almeida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Almeida takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Wyte. Those never looked like landing.
As Wyte looks to move away, Almeida throws a big counter combo but Wyte just gets out of the way.
Wyte throws a hook but Almeida avoids it easily.
Wyte scores with a three punch combo!
Good standup being displayed there by Wyte as he connects with a hook.
Wyte misses with a wild combination.
Wyte lands a jab-cross combination.
Wyte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Almeida has a takedown stuffed.
Wyte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Almeida had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Almeida slips a jab and a cross from Wyte.
Wyte throws a jab but it's blocked by Almeida.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almeida moves out of range of the strikes.
Wyte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daana Wyte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyte missing with a left hand there. Almeida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Almeida fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Almeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wyte misses with a right hand
and Almeida finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Wyte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Almeida thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wyte throws a jab when Almeida was well out of range.
Almeida throws a big counter combination but Wyte scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daana Wyte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Almeida's cut.
That's time! Almeida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wyte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Almeida.
Nice shot by Wyte.
Almeida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wyte defends it nicely.
Wyte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Almeida went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Antonio Almeida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wyte with a hook.
Wyte misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Almeida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wyte pinned against the cage. Wyte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Almeida takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wyte scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wyte misses with a left hand #TD#
and Almeida counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Almeida is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wyte sees it coming and defends easily.
Wyte is trying to stand up here but Almeida is controlling him well. #SUB#
Almeida seems to be working for a kimura but Wyte defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Almeida is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wyte sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Almeida is trying to work for a kimura but Wyte is defending well. #T2#
Wyte is trying to stand back up but Almeida is controlling him #SUB#
Almeida is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wyte sees it coming and defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wyte is trying to escape back to his feet but Almeida uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wyte can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Almeida tries for a kimura but Wyte is defending well. #SUB#
Almeida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Almeida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Almeida is looking to take a break and control but Wyte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Almeida tries for a kimura but Wyte is defending well.
Wyte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Almeida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Almeida scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Wyte tries to escape but Almeida is in control. #SUB#
Almeida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Almeida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Almeida is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wyte is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Almeida is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wyte knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Almeida tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Antonio Almeida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wyte is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Almeida is trying to get an arm triangle but Wyte is defending well. #T4#
Almeida trying to control the position but Wyte is working away. #SUB#
Almeida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Almeida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Almeida trying to control the position but Wyte is working away.
Wyte wants to get back to his feet but Almeida drags him back down.
Almeida trying to control the position but Wyte is working away. #SUB#
Almeida working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wyte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Almeida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Almeida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wyte is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Antonio Almeida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Almeida's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wyte misses with a two punch combination.
Almeida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Almeida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wyte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wyte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Wyte looks to move away, Almeida throws a big counter combo but Wyte just gets out of the way.
Nice body punch from Wyte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyte lands the left hand.
Wyte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Wyte looks to move away, Almeida throws a big counter combo but Wyte just gets out of the way.
Almeida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wyte.
Wyte throws a series of punches but Almeida moves out of range. #T1#
Wyte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Wyte.#CUT2#
Antonio Almeida's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Almeida avoids the body shot from Wyte.
Almeida went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wyte connects with a nice looking jab.
Wyte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wyte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Almeida looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Almeida slips under a jab from Wyte.
Almeida throws a big counter combination but Wyte scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wyte looks to land a left hand but Almeida moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Almeida was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wyte misses with a hook #CL#
and Almeida counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Almeida. #T2#
Wyte misses with a punch on the inside.
Almeida is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Almeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Wyte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wyte misses with a hook
and Almeida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daana Wyte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wyte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Almeida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Almeida was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wyte scores with a nice strike.
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!
Wyte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Almeida misses its target.
Wyte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Almeida.
Wyte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Almeida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wyte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almeida manages to avoid it.#TD#
Almeida shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wyte napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Wyte throws Almeida to one side and escapes!
Wyte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Wyte swings for the body but Almeida moves out of range.
Wyte connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
Jeez, Antonio Almeida's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A big right from Wyte misses.
Almeida is looking for a counter combo.
Wyte swings widly with a right hand
and Almeida counters with a nice uppercut.
Almeida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wyte avoids it really well and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Wyte. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Almeida drives through with a takedown into Wyte's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Wyte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Almeida 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.
Almeida pushing down on Wyte's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Almeida is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wyte is just riding it out for now. Almeida eventually gives up the hold.
Wyte is trying to stand up here but Almeida is controlling him well. #SUB#
Almeida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Almeida is looking for a kimura but Wyte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Almeida to get the leverage.
Wyte is trying to stand up here but Almeida is controlling him well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Almeida is working for a kimura but Wyte is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Almeida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daana Wyte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wyte has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daana Wyte!
Post fight, Daana Wyte took to the microphone: 'I am happy for this win.'.

Event: UnderGround FC 45
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Beach as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Almeida has been cut.
Almeida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beach.
Almeida tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beach cracks Almeida with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Almeida drops his hands momentarily and Beach takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beach throws a hook but Almeida avoids it easily.
Beach looks to land a left hand but Almeida moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Almeida tries to keep at a distance but Beach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Beach misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach prevents a takedown attempt there.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beach definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Beach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beach pushes Almeida back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Almeida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beach smiles and moves away. #CL#
Beach moves into the clinch successfully.
Beach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Almeida backwards.
Almeida tries to score a body lock takedown but Beach shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sammy Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Almeida.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beach.
Beach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Almeida backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Antonio Almeida's cut even more.#BC#
Beach breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Beach bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Almeida's head.
Beach throws a monster overhand right that drops Almeida! Beach follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Beach!

Event: UnderGround FC 33
Date: Aug 23, 2019

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Power lands a head shot.
Almeida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Power.#CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Almeida has been cut.
Almeida with a poor takedown
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Almeida tries for a takedown but Power circles away easily
and Almeida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Almeida has been working on his balance at Russian Bears Training Center (14 Elite, 1 Double , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Power.
Power lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power lunges at Almeida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Almeida's hand.
Power lands a right hook to the body. #T1##TD#
Almeida closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Almeida lands in his opponent's guard.
Almeida preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Almeida drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Almeida seems to have locked his on tight now - Power screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Almeida, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Antonio Almeida!
A very excited looking Antonio Almeida 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.

Event: UnderGround FC 17
Date: Jul 14, 2019

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moriarty sprawls well. Moriarty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Almeida gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Moriarty misses its target.
Almeida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moriarty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Almeida somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Moriarty does it's job there.#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Almeida has been cut.#T1#
Almeida has his takedown stuffed
and Moriarty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James Moriarty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Almeida.
Almeida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moriarty's waist but Moriarty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Almeida off to one side.
No luck for Almeida with that takedown attempt. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moriarty but Moriarty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moriarty connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Almeida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moriarty defends well and Almeida ends up having to push Moriarty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Moriarty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moriarty throws a big shot that misses.
Almeida lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Moriarty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Almeida's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Almeida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moriarty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moriarty thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Almeida gets tackled into the cage by Moriarty. Moriarty maintains the clinch.
Moriarty lands a shot to the body.
Almeida has Moriarty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moriarty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moriarty swings wildly with an uppercut but Almeida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Almeida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moriarty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moriarty pushes Almeida back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Almeida has Moriarty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moriarty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
James Moriarty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Almeida.
Almeida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moriarty prevents it.
Moriarty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
Moriarty prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Moriarty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moriarty lands a right hand.
Moriarty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moriarty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Moriarty.
Moriarty lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Antonio Almeida's cut even more.
Moriarty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moriarty works on Almeida's body with a couple of short punches.
Moriarty scores with a shot to the side of Almeida's head.
Moriarty lands a shoulder strike.
Moriarty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Almeida is rocked!
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 short uppercut from Moriarty.
Almeida is still on wobbly legs! Can Moriarty finish him?
Moriarty lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Almeida or not.
A hook to the body from Moriarty.
Moriarty unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Almeida! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Moriarty is unloading with more strikes now! Almeida drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Moriarty!
James Moriarty 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.

Event: UnderGround FC 6
Date: Jun 10, 2019

#R1#
Almeida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Almeida has been cut.
Harper connects with the punch.
The crowd cheers as Harper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Almeida doesn't seem phased though.
Harper connects with a body shot that sends Almeida's belly button to the back.
Harper seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab from Harper misses.
Harper cracks Almeida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Almeida moves away from the strike by Harper.
Harper misses with an uppercut. Almeida saw that one coming.
Harper misses with a hook.
Almeida is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Harper lands with a good body shot.
Harper misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almeida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harper throws out the jab. #TD#
Harper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Harper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Almeida has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Harper tries for a kimura but Almeida is defending well. #T1#
Almeida is looking for a sweep.
Almeida is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Harper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Harper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Almeida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Harper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Harper is trying to get an arm triangle but Almeida is defending well.
Almeida is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Harper has an Americana. Almeida didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Harper is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Harper hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Robert Harper!
Robert Harper retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert Harper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UnderGround FC 4
Date: May 26, 2019

#R1##TD#
Almeida tries to sprawl but Malloy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Malloy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.
Malloy prevents Almeida from improving his position.
Malloy tries to stand and escape but Almeida is controlling the position.
Almeida is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.
Almeida manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Malloy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Almeida to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Malloy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Almeida pulls down on the head and he's put Malloy to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Almeida!
Antonio Almeida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1#
Almeida gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ivanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ivanov throws a looping overhand right but Almeida ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Almeida's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Almeida looks for a takedown but Ivanov sprawls well.
Ivanov looks to land a right hand but Almeida moved out of range.
Almeida throws a counter combo.
Ivanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ivanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Almeida is defended easily by Ivanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov throws a jab when Almeida was well out of range.
As Ivanov backs off Almeida throws a huge counter combo but Ivanov manages to avoid it all.
Ivanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ivanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ivanov connects with a jab.#T1#
Almeida shoots in and drives through. Ivanov sprawls well.
Andrey Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Almeida.
Ivanov connects with a crisp jab.
Ivanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Almeida dives in for a single leg takedown but Ivanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ivanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ivanov lands a jab.
Almeida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Almeida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ivanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Almeida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ivanov cracks Almeida with a good jab.
Ivanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Ivanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ivanov throws a shot to the body.
Almeida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ivanov. Ivanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Andrey Ivanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almeida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ivanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ivanov lands an overhand right.
Ivanov scores with the left hand. Almeida knows he should have avoided that one.
Almeida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanov.
As Ivanov backs off Almeida throws a huge counter combo but Ivanov manages to avoid it all.
Almeida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Almeida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Almeida moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanov sets himself, and Almeida steps forward looking for the clinch! Ivanov avoids it this time.
A good leg kick by Ivanov. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Almeida is defended easily by Ivanov.
Ivanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good exchange - Ivanov coming out on top.
Ivanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Almeida takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ivanov.
Ivanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Almeida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Ivanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ivanov lands a right hook to the body.
Andrey Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ivanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Almeida at a distance.
Ivanov throws out a loose jab but Almeida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanov feints and then cracks Almeida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Almeida down.
Ivanov misses with a hook.
Almeida takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Almeida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ivanov lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Ivanov 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#
Ivanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Ivanov.
Almeida changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Almeida's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ivanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Almeida scrambles back to his feet.
Ivanov misses with a straight right.
Almeida unleashes a big counter combination but Ivanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ivanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Almeida throws a counter combo.
Ivanov lands with a straight right. Almeida didn't see that one coming.
Ivanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ivanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Almeida might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ivanov has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Almeida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ivanov throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Almeida feints and as Ivanov raises his hands in defense, Almeida changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almeida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ivanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Almeida defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Almeida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ivanov has his foot on Almeida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Almeida works his way back into a safe position though.
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Almeida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Ivanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ivanov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Almeida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ivanov is looking for a triangle but Almeida pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Almeida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Ivanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Almeida manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Almeida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ivanov defends it easily.
Ivanov advances position into side control!#SUB#
Ivanov tries for a kimura but Almeida is defending well.
Ivanov moves into full mount!
Ivanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeida can do to turn this around?
Almeida is squirming around, avoiding Ivanov's attempts to control the action.
Ivanov controlling from mount.
Almeida is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Ivanov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ivanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Almeida's face.
Ivanov content just to control the position here.
Ivanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ivanov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #SUB#
Ivanov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Almeida has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Almeida is looking to improve his position but Ivanov isn't that keen on the idea.
Ivanov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ivanov trying to control but Almeida is having none of it.
Ivanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Ivanov avoids the attempt from Almeida to control.
Andrey Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ivanov controlling his opponent.
Almeida is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ivanov content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Ivanov working for a submission but Almeida is keeping him at bay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanov with shots to the head and body - Almeida looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT#
It looks like Antonio Almeida has been cut.
Ivanov controlling his opponent.
Almeida is looking to improve his position but Ivanov isn't that keen on the idea.
Almeida regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Ivanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Almeida's cut.
That's time! Ivanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Ivanov.
Ivanov throws out a powerful jab.
Ivanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Almeida in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Ivanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Almeida lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Almeida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ivanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivanov connects with a body shot that sends Almeida's belly button to the back.
Almeida's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ivanov scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida tries for a takedown but Ivanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ivanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Almeida on the side of the head.
Ivanov connects with a jab.
Ivanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Almeida in his tracks. #T1#
Almeida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Almeida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Ivanov.
An inside leg kick lands from Ivanov.
Ivanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Almeida has time to react.
Almeida walks into a stiff left hand from Ivanov.
Ivanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Almeida tries to move into range but Ivanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ivanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Almeida in his tracks.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense.
Andrey Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Almeida.
Ivanov tests Almeida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been informed that Almeida has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almeida ducks under a wild hook from Ivanov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ivanov, as that shot connected.
Ivanov lunges at Almeida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Almeida's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Ivanov.
Ivanov catches Almeida with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ivanov dips to his left and cracks Almeida with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ivanov. That's going to slow Almeida down.
Ivanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ivanov jabs Almeida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Andrey Ivanov is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ivanov.
Ivanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andrey Ivanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Ivanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Almeida's head.
Ivanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Almeida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ivanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Almeida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ivanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Almeida's sensitive parts.
Almeida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ivanov as he jumps to the side.
Ivanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ivanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ivanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Ivanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Almeida on the side of the head.
Almeida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Ivanov lands an overhand right.
Almeida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ivanov cracks Almeida with a right hand to the side of the head.
Almeida takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice jab there from Ivanov.
Almeida shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ivanov cracks Almeida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Antonio Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivanov connects with the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Ivanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ivanov 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Ivanov!
Andrey Ivanov 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2019

#R1#
Almeida with a poor takedown #TD#
and Osborne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Almeida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Osborne wants to work for an arm triangle but Almeida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida gets back to full guard.
Osborne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Almeida is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Osborne rolls with it to try and escape but Almeida cranks on the arm and Osborne is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Almeida!
Antonio Almeida 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2019

#R1#
Fried feints a jab promting Almeida to slip. Fried then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Almeida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Almeida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fried rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Almeida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Almeida lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fried enables Almeida to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fried manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Almeida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fried swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Almeida 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.
Fried can't keep his opponent in guard - Almeida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Almeida is working for a kimura but Fried is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Almeida is trying to work for a kimura but Fried is defending well.
Fried wants to control but Almeida is keeping busy. #T1##SUB2#
Almeida is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fried tries to kick Almeida off but Almeida keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Almeida tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fried knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Almeida is still trying to improve position.
Almeida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Almeida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Almeida is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Almeida seems to be working for a kimura but Fried defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
Almeida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fried defends it well.
Fried is pressing down on Almeida's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SU2#
Almeida gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A combination from Fried does no damage.
Fried lands with a cross.
Fried misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Almeida fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fried to the ground. Almeida is now in Fried's guard.
Fried wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almeida throws an elbow that misses. Fried uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Almeida's guard. Nice move by Fried!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Almeida is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Fried rolls with it to try and escape but Almeida cranks on the arm and Fried is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Almeida!
Antonio Almeida tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2019

#R1##TD#
Plunkett drives through with a takedown into Almeida's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Plunkett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Plunkett controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Almeida has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Plunkett is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Almeida.
Almeida is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Plunkett off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Almeida has managed to slip his arm under Plunkett's chin. This could be all over... yep, Plunkett is tapping out! Submission win for Almeida.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Almeida!
Antonio Almeida bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Plunkett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Almeida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Almeida struggling a bit here.
Almeida is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Plunkett is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Almeida tries to hold on but Plunkett pushes him away.
Almeida is wriggling around trying to escape.
Almeida tries to hold on but Plunkett pushes him away.
Almeida throwing hammer fists to the chest of Plunkett. What's that going to do exactly? #SUB2#
Plunkett is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Almeida has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Almeida throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Almeida looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Almeida is in bad spot here.
Almeida might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Plunkett doesn't have the hooks in and Almeida manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Almeida drops back, looking for a kneebar! Plunkett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Plunkett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Plunkett! #REVB#
Almeida wants to control but Plunkett postures up.
Almeida gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Almeida manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Almeida is looking for a triangle here but Plunkett uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Plunkett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Almeida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Almeida is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Plunkett asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Plunkett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Almeida has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Plunkett tries to move to mount but Almeida blocks the move with his legs.
Almeida gets back to half guard.
Plunkett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Almeida is looking for a sweep. Plunkett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Almeida flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Almeida pushes Plunkett off looking to stand but Plunkett dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Almeida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Almeida looking for submissions off his back.
Almeida moves into full guard. #T3##SUB#
Almeida working for submissions but it's allowed Plunkett to get to half guard. #SUB#
Almeida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Almeida trying to hold on to Plunkett's head to control him but Plunkett postures up. #SUB#
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Almeida is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Plunkett is tapping! Great win for Almeida!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Almeida!
In his post fight interview, Antonio Almeida started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2019

#R1#
Almeida slips under a jab from Christie.
Almeida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christie.
Almeida lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Almeida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Almeida throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Christie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Almeida is in Christie's guard.
Almeida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christie works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Almeida drops back looking for a leg! Christie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Christie manages to kick Almeida off! Almeida jumps back into Christie's guard.
Almeida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Christie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Almeida defends it easily.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Christie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Almeida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Christie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Christie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Almeida defends well.#T1##SUB#
Almeida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Almeida controls from within his opponent's guard.
Christie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Almeida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Christie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Almeida has managed to get both his arms back between Christie's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Almeida decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Christie, up you get!
Christie looks to land a left hand but Almeida moved out of range nicely.
Almeida unleashes a big counter combination but Christie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
William Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almeida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christie is breathing heavily.
Christie misses with a straight left. #T2#
Christie lands a nice shot that snaps Almeida's head back.
Almeida dodges the punch combination from Christie.
A punch combination from Christie misses. #TD2#
Almeida feints and as Christie raises his hands in defense, Almeida changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Almeida is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christie keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully.
Almeida with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Christie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Almeida defends well.#SUB2#
Almeida drops back looking for a leg! Christie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Christie manages to kick Almeida off! Almeida jumps back into Christie's guard.
Almeida cracks Christie with a solid left hand.#T3#
Almeida scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT2#
It looks like William Christie has been cut.
Almeida works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Almeida seems to be working for a kimura but Christie defends the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Almeida there. #CUT2#
William Christie's cut is getting worse.
Almeida works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Almeida is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Christie is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Almeida!
Antonio Almeida tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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