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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2021 |
#R1# Hric misses with a hook. Hric falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tavares counters with a slapping leg kick. Hric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#KD2# Tavares sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Hric to the ground! Tavares dives into full mount looking to finish!#CUT2#It looks like Tomas Hric has been cut. 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! Hric trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB2# Tavares throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hric has his hands clasped together but Tavares breaks the hold and Hric is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Tavares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabinho Tavares! Fabinho Tavares decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2021 |
#R1# A slapping leg kick lands for Tavares.
Tavares tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Tavares. Santos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
Tavares thows a leg kick but Santos checks it #TD# and Santos counters with a shoot takedown. Tavares fights it but they end up in guard. Santos preventing the sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Santos sitting in guard here, content to control. Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tavares for as long as he can get away with. Tavares wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment. Tavares can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santos controls the pace.#T1# Tavares controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself. #SUB2# Tavares has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though. Santos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Tavares looking for a sweep. Not yet Tavares, not yet. Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2# Tavares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Tavares working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Santos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Santos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares.#KD2# Tavares knocks Santos to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT2#It looks like Luis Santos has been cut. Tavares trying to control the position but Santos is working away. #T3##SUB2# Tavares tries for a kimura but Santos is defending well. Tavares in side control, just content to control the action for now. Tavares is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Tavares goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Santos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tavares's guard! Nice work there by Santos! #T4# Santos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2# Tavares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.#SUB2# Tavares looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
Santos controls from within his opponent's guard. Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Tavares is retaining full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tavares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Santos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabinho Tavares dominated that round. The cut man is working on Luis Santos's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Tavares with a nice calf kick. Santos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares. Tavares catches Santos with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Santos forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fabinho Tavares! In his post fight interview, Fabinho Tavares started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BBFC 5: Butcher Vs. Izmaylov 2
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1# Tavares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2# Lakis looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Lakis told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Tavares trying to control the position.
Lakis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2# Tavares is working an open guard so Lakis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Lakis. Tavares is trying to improve his position. Lakis wants to control but Tavares is keeping him busy. Tavares is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lakis off and has taken his back! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Tavares is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB# Tavares is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T1# Lakis is really stuck here.
Tavares is looking to control Lakis but Lakis is wriggling around and keeping busy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lakis tries to escape the position.
#SUB# Tavares looking for the choke but no joy. Lakis covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB# Tavares has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lakis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lakis is trying to stand back up. #T2##SUB# Tavares working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Lakis looking to control the position. #SUB# Tavares working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB# Lakis showing good submission defense here.
#SUB# Tavares is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lakis is defending well though. Tavares let's go of the attempt for now.#T3##SUB# Lakis fending off the submission attempt from Tavares. #SUB# Tavares looking for the choke from the back. Tavares has the hooks in. Lakis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Lakis trying to get back to his feet but Tavares is in full control for now. Tavares missing with punches from the back. #T4# The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tavares's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tavares throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB# Tavares is looking for the choke from the back position but Lakis is controlling his hands well. #SUB# Lakis is trying to defend against the choke here but Tavares has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Tavares Tightens the hold and Lakis taps out furiously! Tavares displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabinho Tavares! Fabinho Tavares bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BBFC 2: Bitch Vs. Chambers
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Shavers forces Tavares back against the cage and clinches. Shavers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Shavers is pressed up against the cage. Tavares has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shavers down to the mat. Shavers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tavares connects with a solid leg kick. Tavares with a nice calf kick. Tavares looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Shavers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shavers blocks a head kick by Tavares.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shavers.
A head kick misses from Tavares. Fabinho Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Shavers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Shavers is working Tavares over against the cage.#BC# Shavers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Shavers closes the distance and clinches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shavers digs a right hand into Tavares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tavares's gas tank. #T1##BC# Shavers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tavares throws a leg kick but Shavers sees it coming and moves out of range. Shavers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Tavares throws out a leg kick but Shavers moves out of range and Tavares only half commits. Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Shavers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Shavers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight. A telegraphed right hand from Shavers misses the target. Shavers scores with a jab to the body. Tavares avoids the body shot from Shavers.
#CL# Shavers darts in and clinches Tavares up against the cage. Tavares is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Earnie Shavers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabinho Tavares.#BC# Shavers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Shavers moves into the clinch successfully.
Shavers lands a hook to the side of the head. Tavares missing with knees to the body.
Shavers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Tavares tries to break free but Shavers pushes him back against the cage. Shavers cracks Tavares with a nice body shot.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A hook to the body from Shavers.
Tavares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shavers seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tavares can turn it around. Tavares looks winded! Shavers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Shavers lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Shavers manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Shavers rushes Tavares and presses him up against the cage. Tavares is looking for a takedown. Shavers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tavares backwards. #BC# Shavers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Shavers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Shavers moves out of range of the leg kick from Tavares. Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tavares throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shavers's head.#CL# Shavers takes the fight into the clinch. Tavares has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shavers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Shavers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tavaress head. Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3# Tavares avoids a wild elbow strike from Shavers. Tavares drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shavers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tavares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Tavares looks to throw a body kick and Shavers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tavares misses with a head kick.
Tavares throws a head kick but Shavers moves out of range.
#CL# Shavers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Earnie Shavers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Shavers looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range. Shavers lands a head shot. Tavares misses with a shot to the body enabling Shavers to counter with a crisp jab. Tavares misses with a low kick as Shavers jumps back.#CL# Shavers clinches up with Tavares and pushes him back against the cage. Shavers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Shavers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tavares backwards. #T4# Shavers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shavers lands a nice shot to the body. Tavares blocks the elbow strike.
Tavares is looking for a takedown. Shavers works on Tavares's body with a couple of short punches.#BC# Shavers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tavares throws a head kick that misses and Shavers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tavares thinking. Tavares lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL# Shavers moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Shavers - that landed with a thud.
Shavers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The referee is keeping an eye on Shavers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC# Shavers breaks the clinch.
Shavers throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range. Shavers moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTavares. Shavers avoids the head kick by Tavares.
#CL# Shavers moves into range and clinches up with Tavares. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Earnie Shavers dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Shavers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tavares's head. Shavers throws a leg kick but Tavares sees it coming and checks it nicely. Tavares on the wrong end of a nice hook. Tavares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shavers is able to avoid easily. Shavers moves in looking to clinch but Tavares pushes him off. Shavers thuds a left hand into Tavares's body.#CL# Shavers rushes Tavares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Earnie Shavers has scored more points in the clinch so far. Shavers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shavers lands a shoulder strike. Shavers lands a left hand.
#BC# Shavers breaks from the clinch.
Shavers lands a nice shot that snaps Tavares's head back.
#CL# Shavers clinches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shavers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Shavers lands a hook to the side of the head. Shavers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow. Shavers pushes Tavares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1# Shavers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2# Tavares breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Shavers avoids the head kick by Tavares.
It looked like Shavers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tavares. Shavers checks the leg kick. Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shavers. Shavers checks a leg kick. Tavares will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Earnie Shavers is winning the standup battle so far. Shavers lands a jab to Tavares's midsection. Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shavers was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares. Tavares throws a leg kick but Shavers checks it. #CL# Shavers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tavares, pushing him back against the cage.#BC# Shavers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shavers throws a chopping leg kick but Tavares manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Shavers lunges at Tavares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tavares's hand. Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Shavers. Tavares throws a low kick but Shavers moves out of range easily. #T2# Shavers swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Shavers. Beautiful body shot.#CL# Shavers clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short left from Shavers. Shavers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Shavers lands with a light punch inside. Tavares tries to break the clinch but Shavers is controlling the position. A hook to the body from Shavers.
Shavers lands a hook to the side of the head. Shavers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around? Shavers scores with a nice hook to the head. Tavares is breathing heavily. Shavers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC# Shavers manages to break the clinch.
Shavers scores with a jab. Tavares acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Tavares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Shavers throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range. Shavers blocks a leg kick.#T3# A bone on bone clash there as Shavers blocks the leg kick.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Shavers. Tavares tries to land a leg kick but Shavers saw it coming and moves away.
Shavers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tavares. Shavers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Shavers rushes Tavares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Shavers tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Tavares takes a shot to the head. #BC# Shavers breaks from the clinch.
Shavers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Tavares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shavers is out of range. #CL# Shavers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Tavares tries to work over Shavers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nice body punch from Shavers - that landed with a thud.
Shavers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Shavers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A short left from Shavers. #T4# Shavers lands a body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC# Shavers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Shavers lands with a good body shot. Tavares takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Shavers lands a glancing blow to the side of Tavares's head. Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL# Shavers rushes Tavares and presses him up against the cage. Shavers stalling the fight.
Shavers lands a nice shot to the body. Shavers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tavares or not. Shavers lands with a short shot to the head. Tavares avoids a wild elbow strike from Shavers. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A short left from Shavers. Tavares trying to land knees to the body.
Shavers is pushing Tavares up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Shavers lands a body punch in the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Earnie Shavers dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tavares plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Earnie Shavers has been cut.#CL# Shavers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Shavers.
Tavares prevents a body shot from Shavers. Shavers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A hook to the body from Shavers.
Shavers controlling the action here for a moment.
Tavares has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shavers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tavares.
Shavers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Shavers cracks Tavares with a nice body shot.#BC# Shavers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL# Shavers closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Shavers breaks from the clinch.
Tavares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Tavares finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses. #CL# Shavers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tavares, pushing him back against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Shavers.
Shavers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shavers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards. Shavers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Tavares has had enough of the clinch but Shavers keeps him there for the moment. Shavers lands with a right to the head. #BC# Shavers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tavares tries to move into range but Shavers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Fabinho Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL# Shavers gets a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shavers is leaning against Tavares and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC# Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shavers lands a right hook to the body.
Shavers connects with a nice looking jab.
Shavers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL# Shavers rushes Tavares and presses him up against the cage. Shavers lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Fabinho Tavares has been cut. Good body shot from Shavers.
Shavers tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. With the fighters up against the cage, Tavares throws an elbow but misses. Shavers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tavares.
Shavers scores with a shot to the side of Tavares's head. Shavers taking a breather.#BC# Shavers manages to break the clinch.
#T3# Tavares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Shavers has managed to clinch.
Tavares goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shavers prevents it.
#BC# Shavers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Shavers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A head kick misses from Tavares. Shavers seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Tavares throws a lazy head kick and Shavers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Shavers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Shavers connects with a crisp jab. Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Shavers counters with a thumping low kick. #CL# Shavers rushes Tavares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shavers. #BC# Shavers manages to break the clinch.
Shavers scores with a jab to the body.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Shavers lands an overhand right. Shavers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away. Shavers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Earnie Shavers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Tavares fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Earnie Shavers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabinho Tavares.#CL# Shavers clinches up against the cage. Shavers scores with a shoulder strike. #BC# Shavers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Shavers lands a nice shot that snaps Tavares's head back.
Shavers jabs at Tavares's body. Shavers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Shavers prevents Tavares from breaking the clinch. Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Shavers avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage. #BC# Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shavers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tavaress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight! Earnie Shavers showed his dominance in that final round. Well Shavers 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnie Shavers! Earnie Shavers thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BFC 32: Soares Vs. King
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1# Holmes looks to land a combination but Tavares avoids it well. Tavares pivots, looking for a leg kick but Holmes is out of range and Tavares settles back down. Holmes blocks a head kick by Tavares.
Tavares tries to land a leg kick but Holmes saw it coming and moves away.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares thumps Holmes with a low kick. Holmes throws the kick towards the body but Tavares avoids it. Tavares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Holmes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Tavares throws a head kick that half lands.
A shot to the liver by Holmes. Beautiful body shot. Holmes misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely. Tavares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Holmes is out of range. Holmes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Holmes checks a leg kick nicely. Tavares is looking to score with low kicks. Tavares throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
Tavares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holmes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tavares tries to land a leg kick but Holmes saw it coming and moves away.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Tavares.
Holmes looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range. Holmes connects with a right hand. Tavares shakes it off.#T1# Tavares pivots, looking for a leg kick but Holmes is out of range and Tavares settles back down. Good exchange - Holmes coming out on top. Tavares throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Holmes misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Tavares. Tavares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Holmes looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range. Holmes misses the shot to the body. Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavares.
Holmes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Tavares counters with a nice leg kick. Tavares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tavares connects with an inside leg kick. Holmes misses with a body shot.
Holmes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tavares. 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! Holmes misses with an uppercut. Tavares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Holmes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Holmes scores with a jab to the body. Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# Holmes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
Holmes checks a low kick from Tavares. Holmes throws a big counter head kick but Tavares avoids it with no problem. Holmes blocks a head kick by Tavares.
Holmes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tavares rather than just go for the knockout. Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Tavares moves out of range easily. Tavares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tavares does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Tavares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Holmes throws a head kick but Tavares moves out of range.
Holmes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. As Holmes looks to move away, Tavares throws a big counter combo but Holmes just gets out of the way. Holmes avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Tavares fails with a takedown attempt. Holmes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Tavares connects with a solid leg kick. Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes moves out of range easily. Tavares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Holmes is able to avoid easily.#T3# Tavares throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
Tavares tries to work over Holmes's front leg with a kick but Holmes checks it. Tavares throws a head kick that misses. Holmes looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range. Holmes throws a body shot but no joy. A nice inside leg kick there by Tavares. That's going to slow Holmes down. Holmes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmes swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Tavares.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet. Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holmes takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses. Tavares throws a quick counter kick to the body but Holmes avoids it. Tavares tries to score with a low kick but Holmes moves his leg out of the way. Tavares takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Holmes misses with a low kick. Holmes misses with a body shot.
Tavares misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Holmes throws a hook but Tavares blocks it. Holmes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4# Holmes throws a nice looking combination but Tavares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Tavares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holmes. 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! Holmes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tavares counters with a leg kick. Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes moves out of range easily. Holmes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Holmes throws a hook but Tavares blocks it. Tavares comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Tavares throws a quick inside leg kick. Tavares lands a head kick. Holmes smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Tavares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Holmes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holmes fails to land with a series of punches.
Tavares is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Tavares avoids the body shot from Holmes.
Holmes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tavares misses with a head kick.
Tavares throws a low kick but Holmes moves out of range easily. Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Holmes. Holmes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tavares. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fabinho Tavares will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Holmes lands with a kick to the temple. Tavares shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Tavares connects with a leg kick. Holmes misses with a series of wild punches.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Holmes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tavares moves out of range of the strikes. Tavares lands a leg kick that knocks Holmes off balance momentarily. Holmes misses with a body shot
#KD# and Tavares counters with a head kick that drops Holmes - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground! #ROC#Holmes is rocked! We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Tavares is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holmes is still in real trouble! Can Tavares finish him? Holmes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tavares. Holmes is trying to stand up here but Tavares is controlling him well. Tavares looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB# Tavares is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holmes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tavares. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Tavares is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holmes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tavares. Tavares prevents Holmes from standing back up.
Holmes seems to have recovered his senses. Tavares working Holmes over with strikes. #T1# Tavares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holmes's head. Tavares is taking a breather. Holmes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB# Tavares 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.
Holmes is trying to stand back up but Tavares is controlling him
Tavares is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Holmes! Holmes is trying to stand up. Tavares looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2# Holmes is trying to stand. Tavares throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Tavares unloading with bombs! Tavares landing strikes, looking to finish! Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
Tavares cracks Holmes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Holmes has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#SUB# Tavares looking for the RNC. This has been an exciting period of action! Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Tavares working for the choke. Holmes is trying to stand back up. #SUB# Tavares has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Holmes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T3# Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB# Tavares has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Holmes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fabinho Tavares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Tavares has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tavares's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB# Tavares is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Tavares has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot. Tavares misses with an elbow to the head. #T4# Holmes trying to get back to his feet but Tavares is in full control for now. #SUB# Tavares working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Tavares has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot. Tavares lands strikes to the head. Holmes trying to get back to his feet but Tavares is in full control for now. #SUB# Tavares looking to break Holmes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Holmes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tavares will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Tavares missing with strikes from the back. #SUB# Tavares patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabinho Tavares dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Holmes misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely. Holmes misses with a body shot.
Holmes throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range. Tavares throws a nice inside leg kick. Holmes misses the body punch and Tavares counters with an outside leg kick.
Tavares slips under a jab from Holmes. Tavares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Holmes tries to bum rush Tavares with a series of wild strikes but Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tavares throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
Tavares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Holmes throws a series of punches but Tavares moves out of range. Jack Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tavares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holmes scores with a three punch combo!
Holmes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tavares throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes takes a kick to the side of the head. Holmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Holmes lands a jab to the nose. Holmes blocks a leg kick.#T1# Holmes tests Tavares's chin there with a solid looking shot. Tavares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around? Tavares checks the leg kick. Tavares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holmes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Holmes throws a right hand that Tavares ducks under and follows up with a left that Tavares also avoids with ease. Tavares throws a quick counter head kick but Holmes was just out of range. Holmes misses with a hook. Tavares 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. Tavares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holmes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Tavares throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters circling a little - Holmes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet. Tavares thumps Holmes with a low kick. Holmes loads up on a big right hand but Tavares slips the punch. Tavares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Tavares lands a jab to Holmes's midsection. Holmes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tavares. 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! Tavares lands a nice looking body shot.
Tavares throws a head kick that half lands.
Fabinho Tavares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Tavares throws a leg kick which misses Holmes's front leg but catches the back leg as Holmes tries to avoid it. Tavares scores with a head kick.
Tavares lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Tavares finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tavares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Holmes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tavares. Jack Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tavares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Holmes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Holmes takes a body punch but keeps moving. Tavares checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tavares fires out a quick counter leg kick but Holmes just manages to avoid it. Holmes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Holmes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tavares - the referee stops the clock and Holmes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tavares. Holmes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Crunch! Tavares slams his shin into Holmes's torso. Holmes throws a chopping leg kick but Tavares manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Tavares throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Sloppy strikes from Holmes. Those never looked like landing. Tavares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Holmes misses with a left hand and Tavares counters with a thumping low kick. Tavares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3# Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavares.
An inside leg kick lands from Tavares. Tavares ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Tavares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holmes lands a right hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tavares - that will leave a mark!
Holmes throws a series of punches but Tavares avoids them all with ease. Tavares moves out of range as Holmes strikes. Holmes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Tavares tries to bum rush Holmes with a series of wild strikes but Holmes uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tavares avoids the body shot from Holmes.
Tavares fires out a quick counter leg kick but Holmes just manages to avoid it. Tavares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holmes. Holmes throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot. Holmes misses with a body shot.
Tavares throws a counter high kick but Holmes was just alert enough to avoid it. Jack Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A nice leg kick lands there from Tavares. Holmes throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot. Tavares misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head kick misses from Holmes. #T4# Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes 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. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Holmes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tavares - the referee stops the clock and Holmes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tavares. Holmes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Holmes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tavares. Tavares dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holmes. That did some damage! Holmes throws a head kick that misses. Holmes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tavares. Tavares plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Tavares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tavares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Tavares checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. As Holmes backs away, Tavares returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Holmes looks for the body kick but Tavares saw that one coming. Holmes throws a jab when Tavares was well out of range. A low kick lands for Tavares.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tavares feints and then cracks Holmes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holmes down. Tavares scores with a head kick.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Tavares.
Jack Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Holmes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tavares circles away quickly and effectively. Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Fabinho Tavares showed his dominance in that final round. Well Tavares 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabinho Tavares! Fabinho Tavares was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
BFC 28: Torres Vs. Cole II
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! De Vries lands with a cross. #CL# De Vries clinches. De Vries tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tavares looking to throw knees to the head but De Vries is blocking nicely.
Tavares has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Vries after a bit of a struggle. Tavares wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Vries. De Vries misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Tavares looking for a takedown. De Vries throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tavaress head. De Vries scores with a shot to the side of Tavares's head. De Vries lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tavares backwards. Tavares is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Vries gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Tjeeerd De Vries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabinho Tavares. De Vries lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tavares backwards. De Vries lands a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Tavares blocks a body shot from De Vries. Tavares tries to break the clinch but De Vries is controlling the position. De Vries lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tavares. Tavares is trying to push De Vries away but De Vries has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. De Vries lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards. #T1# A short right from De Vries. De Vries tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
De Vries lands a right hand. A shot in the inside from De Vries. De Vries scores with a shoulder strike. De Vries lands a shot to the body. Tavares looks winded! De Vries lands with a light punch inside. De Vries lands with a right to the head. De Vries lands with a right to the head. De Vries lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tavares backwards. De Vries lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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! De Vries digs a right hand into Tavares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tavares's gas tank. De Vries digs a right hand into Tavares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tavares's gas tank. A left hand lands to the body for De Vries.
De Vries makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. De Vries lands an uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from De Vries. De Vries scores with a nice hook to the head. De Vries lands a body punch. #T2# De Vries lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. De Vries lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tavares backwards. De Vries lands a shoulder strike. Tavares looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A right hook to the body lands for De Vries.
De Vries can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
De Vries lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. De Vries struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
De Vries gets through Tavares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. De Vries lands an uppercut. Tavares prevents a body shot from De Vries. De Vries lands a right hand. De Vries misses with a punch to the body.
De Vries prevents Tavares from breaking the clinch. Tavares prevents a body shot from De Vries. De Vries avoiding damage as Tavares throws knees to the body.
De Vries lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Nice body punch from De Vries. De Vries stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3# De Vries makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. De Vries tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. De Vries works on Tavares's body with a couple of short punches. De Vries lands with a short shot to the head. Tavares tries to land knees in the clinch but De Vries avoids the damage to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Vries. De Vries softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. De Vries lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by De Vries. De Vries throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tavaress head. #ROC#Tavares is rocked! De Vries scores with a hook to the body. Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can De Vries finish him? De Vries lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right from De Vries on the inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! De Vries lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Tavares wants to break the clinch but can't.
De Vries lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards. Tavares working hard to break the clinch.#T4# De Vries lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tavares or not. De Vries creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tavares with a big uppercut! Tavares tries to clinch up but De Vries pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tavares to the mat! Tavares covers up and De Vries unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tjeeerd De Vries! An out of breath Tjeeerd De Vries thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tavares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tavares plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Saipam Muwaitang has been cut. Muwaitang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Muwaitang throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Tavares slips a straight right by Muwaitang. Tavares scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Muwaitang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tavares counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Muwaitang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Muwaitang pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tavares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tavares staying out of range there. Muwaitang throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavares counters with a nice leg kick. Muwaitang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tavares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Muwaitang throws a series of punches but Tavares avoids them all with ease. Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muwaitang. Tavares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muwaitang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muwaitang misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Good exchange - Tavares coming out on top. Muwaitang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tavares counters with an inside leg kick. Tavares goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Whack! Tavares lands a heavy head kick that drops Muwaitang. The ref tackles Tavares to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Muwaitang was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Fabinho Tavares! Fabinho Tavares was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bam Bam chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tavares can pounce on him.
Tavares throws a head kick but Bam Bam moves out of range.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bam Bam manages to avoid it. Tavares has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bam Bam is landing a low percentage of strikes. Bam Bam throws a right and a left that both miss. An inside leg kick from Tavares misses. Bam Bam lands an overhand right. Bam Bam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Tavares shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Bam Bam lands with a nice body punch. Tavares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bam Bam throws a looping overhand right but Tavares ducks down to avoid it. Bam Bam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bam Bam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bam Bam throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bam Bam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jab, jab by Bam Bam - just one landing. Bam Bam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL# Bam Bam gets a clinch. #TD# Bam Bam has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tavares regains guard immediately. Tavares is wriggling around but Bam Bam manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVB# Bam Bam working Tavares over with strikes. Bam Bam controlling the action here. Tavares taking some punishment here, with Bam Bam in his half guard. Bam Bam keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Ground and pound from Bam Bam. #SUB# Bam Bam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tavares has managed to free his arm - good work. Tavares is trying to get back to full guard. Tavares is still trying to improve position.#T2# Bam Bam looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tavares with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Bam Bam is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bam Bam is figuring out what he wants to do next. Bam Bam scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Tavares is trying to control but Bam Bam passes into side control!
Tavares takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Tavares is trying to control Bam Bam's posture but Bam Bam avoids it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bam Bam lands an elbow. #SUB# Bam Bam in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tavares is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Bam Bam! An out of breath Joey Bam Bam thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 4
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Defoe lands a jab. Defoe fakes the leg kick and cracks Tavares in the body. Defoe swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares thows a leg kick but Defoe checks it and Defoe counters with a lovely shot to the body. Tavares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Defoe lands a jab to the nose. A bone on bone clash there as Tavares blocks the leg kick.
Tavares throws a leg kick which misses Defoe's front leg but catches the back leg as Defoe tries to avoid it. That kick from Tavares tenderised Defoe's leg. Defoe is trying to keep his angry face on. Tavares avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Tavares thinks about countering with a body kick. Defoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Tavares throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe lands a head shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Defoe works the jab nicely. Tavares scoring well with a low kick there.
Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tavares. Defoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Defoe moved away.#T1# Tavares takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Defoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tavares can pounce on him.
Tavares takes a kick to the side of the head. Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares tried to score with a low kick but Defoe checks it. Defoe connects with a body shot that sends Tavares's belly button to the back. Tavares tries a head kick but it misses.
Defoe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Tavares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Defoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tavares swings away with a leg kick that misses. Defoe throws a body kick that misses. Tavares throws a leg kick but Defoe moved away. Defoe lands a nice shot that snaps Tavares's head back.
Defoe misses with a body kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tavares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Defoe counters with a lovely shot to the body. Defoe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tavares takes a step back to recover. Tavares is breathing heavily. Tavares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2# Defoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Defoe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Good work by Defoe as he checks the leg kick. Defoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Tavares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crunch! Defoe slams his shin into Tavares's torso. Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Defoe works Tavares's body with a nice hook. Defoe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Defoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of Tavares's side. Defoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Tavares blocks a head kick by Defoe.
Tavares dodges the punch combination from Defoe.
Fabinho Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Defoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tavares doesn't seem bothered though. Defoe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tavares rather than just go for the knockout. Defoe fakes the leg kick and cracks Tavares in the body. Defoe catches Tavares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Defoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Defoe avoids the head kick by Tavares.
Defoe lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Defoe. #KD2# Defoe sends Tavares crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Defoe is motioning to the referee to let Tavares up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Tavares 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! Defoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Oh Tavares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Tavares needs to keep his hands up - Defoe had a free shot at his head there. Defoe lands with a good body shot. Tavares seems to have got his legs back now. A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe. Defoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Tavares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4# Defoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Defoe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tavares had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
#KD2# Defoe drops Tavares with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tavares looks back up at him and smiles so Defoe waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Defoe blocks the body kick.
Tavares bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Defoe comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Tavares falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Tavares was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hurricane Defoe! Our winner, Hurricane Defoe, 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. |
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Event:
Conquest XIV:Mentally v Cressb
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1# Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Tavares. Tavares has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Folayang is landing a low percentage of strikes. Folayang wants to slow Tavares down by chopping away at his legs. Tavares dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Folayang. That did some damage! Tavares goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2# It looks like Edward Folayang has been cut. Tavares tries a head kick but it misses.
Folayang checks a leg kick nicely. Folayang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tavares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. A punch lands to the side of Tavares 's head but he takes it in his stride. Folayang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A good leg kick by Tavares. Tavares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Folayang avoids a kick to the body.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A nice leg kick lands there from Tavares. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tavares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1# Tavares avoids the head kick by Folayang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Folayang. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet. A good leg kick by Tavares. Tavares chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tavares throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tavares plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! A head kick by Tavares misses enabling Folayang to counter with a crisp jab. Tavares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Tavares throws a half hearted mid kick. A head kick misses from Tavares. Folayang blocks a head kick by Tavares.
Folayang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Tavares throws a head kick but Folayang moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action! Tavares misses with a head kick.
Tavares looks winded! Tavares throws a push kick but Folayang slaps the foot to one side. Folayang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2# Folayang avoids the head kick by Tavares.
Jab by Folayang. Tavares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donk. Folayang catches Tavares right on the button with a cross. Folayang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Folayang throws a lazy right hand but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Folayang scores with a nice strike. A lazy body kick from Tavares #TD# and Folayang counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tavares! Folayang tries to move to mount but Tavares blocks the move with his legs. Folayang is looking to take a break and control but Tavares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Folayang tries for a kimura but Tavares is defending well. Folayang tries to move to mount but Tavares blocks the move with his legs. #T3##SU# Folayang decides to stand back up. Tavares wants to land a leg kick but Folayang is out of range. Tavares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Folayang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A head kick misses from Tavares. Folayang lands a lovely overhand right. A big right from Folayang misses. Folayang 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. Tavares throws a nice inside leg kick. Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares lands a leg kick that knocks Folayang off balance momentarily. A head kick from Tavares lands but Folayang takes it in his stride. Tavares throws a leg kick that misses. A little feinted left hand from Folayang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Folayang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Folayang fails to land the takedown. It looks like Folayang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Folayang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# Tavares checks a low kick from Folayang. Tavares throws a sloppy head kick enabling Folayang to counter with a crisp jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Folayang avoids the head kick by Tavares.
A little feinted left hand from Folayang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Folayang fails to land the takedown. Tavares tries to land a leg kick but Folayang saw it coming and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Folayang 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 Tavares has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tavares and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Tavares is looking for the big counter here. Tavares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Folayang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Folayang misses with a looping left. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tavares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tavares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Folayang. Tavares throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Folayang. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabinho Tavares dominated that round. The cut man is working on Edward Folayang's cut. That's time! Folayang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Folayang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tavares swivels and escapes. Tavares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Folayang's sensitive parts. A good leg kick by Tavares. Folayang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tavares's head backwards.#TD# Folayang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tavares! Tavares is trying to improve his position. Folayang happy to just control the position for now. Tavares is trying to get back to half guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Folayang moves into full mount! Folayang wants to take Tavares's back here but Tavares is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T1# Folayang moves to the back. Tavares trying to control but not successfully. #SUB# Folayang is looking for the choke from the back position but Tavares is controlling his hands well. Tavares trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB# Folayang is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tavares is defending well though. Folayang let's go of the attempt for now. Tavares trying to control but not successfully. Folayang has good solid back control here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Folayang has managed to slip his arm under Tavares's chin. This could be all over... yep, Tavares is tapping out! Submission win for Folayang.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edward Folayang! A relieved looking Edward Folayang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Conquest X: Beirn v Mentally
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1# Tavares throws a head kick but The Hangmans Lullaby moves out of range.
Tavares lands a high kick!
Tavares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The Hangmans Lullaby doesn't manage to clinch there - Tavares circles away.
The Hangmans Lullaby jabs at Tavares's body. Tavares throws a head kick but The Hangmans Lullaby moves out of range.
The Hangmans Lullaby is looking to counter the offense by Tavares and move into the clinch. Tavares goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Tavares throws a head kick that misses. A bone on bone clash there as The Hangmans Lullaby blocks the leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Tavares #CL# and The Hangmans Lullaby moves into the clinch. The Hangmans Lullaby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tavares is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. The Hangmans Lullaby is working Tavares over against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for The Hangmans Lullaby.
A right hand to the body from The Hangmans Lullaby.
Tavares looks winded! The Hangmans Lullaby is leaning against Tavares and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A right handed body shot lands from The Hangmans Lullaby.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands a nice uppercut. The Hangmans Lullaby lands with a short head shot on the inside. A hook to the body from The Hangmans Lullaby.
#T1# The Hangmans Lullaby is leaning against Tavares and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A right hand to the body from The Hangmans Lullaby.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Hangmans Lullaby. The Hangmans Lullaby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The Hangmans Lullaby lands with a left to the head. The Hangmans Lullaby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The Hangmans Lullaby pushes Tavares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The Hangmans Lullaby scores with a nice hook to the head. The Hangmans Lullaby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands a shot to the body. The Hangmans Lullaby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The Hangmans Lullaby pushes Tavares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. 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! The Hangmans Lullaby pushes Tavares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The Hangmans Lullaby scores with a nice hook to the head. The Hangmans Lullaby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A right hook to the body lands for The Hangmans Lullaby.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands a left hand.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands with a light punch inside. The Hangmans Lullaby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2# Nice body punch from The Hangmans Lullaby. The Hangmans Lullaby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. The Hangmans Lullaby cracks Tavares with a nice body shot. The Hangmans Lullaby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tavaress head. Tavares takes a shot to the head. The Hangmans Lullaby lands an uppercut. The Hangmans Lullaby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tavares. The Hangmans Lullaby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The Hangmans Lullaby cracks Tavares with a nice body shot. The Hangmans Lullaby lands a left hand.
Tavares looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. The Hangmans Lullaby lands on the inside with an uppercut. The Hangmans Lullaby digs a right hand underneath Tavares's ribcage. Tavares let out a lung full of air as it connected. The Hangmans Lullaby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Hangmans Lullaby pushes Tavares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The Hangmans Lullaby lands with a right to the head. The Hangmans Lullaby presses Tavares against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. The Hangmans Lullaby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Hangmans Lullaby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The Hangmans Lullaby scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3# The Hangmans Lullaby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The Hangmans Lullaby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, The Hangmans Lullaby scores with a nice short uppercut. Nice body punch from The Hangmans Lullaby - that landed with a thud.
The Hangmans Lullaby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A body shot lands from The Hangmans Lullaby.
The Hangmans Lullaby pushes Tavares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The Hangmans Lullaby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The Hangmans Lullaby lands a shot to the body. A short left from The Hangmans Lullaby. #ROC# Tavares is rocked! Tavares takes a shot to the head. Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can The Hangmans Lullaby finish him? A short body shot lands from The Hangmans Lullaby as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from The Hangmans Lullaby.
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! The Hangmans Lullaby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short left from The Hangmans Lullaby. A short left from The Hangmans Lullaby. The Hangmans Lullaby lands a hook that snaps the head of Tavares backwards. The Hangmans Lullaby lands with a short shot to the head. The Hangmans Lullaby creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tavares with a big uppercut! Tavares tries to clinch up but The Hangmans Lullaby pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tavares to the mat! Tavares covers up and The Hangmans Lullaby unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy The Hangmans Lullaby! Billy The Hangmans Lullaby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Conquest VII
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1# Tavares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tavares scrambles back to his feet. A low kick from Tavares is predictable there letting Fester counter with a right hand. Tavares throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Fester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fester . Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fester . Fester misses with an uppercut
and Tavares counters with a solid body kick. Fester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tavares throws a quick counter head kick but Fester was just out of range. Fester should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Both fighters circling a little - Tavares finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Uncle Fester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fester moves out of range as Tavares throws a body kick.
Tavares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Fester . The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fester swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT# It looks like Uncle Fester has been cut. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tavares 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 Fester has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fester and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Fester throws out a counter right but Tavares avoids it with no problem. A thudding body kick lands there by Tavares!
Fester looks winded! Fester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Fester misses. Tavares throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Fester . Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet. Tavares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tavares!
Tavares feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Fester collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fabinho Tavares! Fabinho Tavares decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Conquest III: Murska vs Name
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1# Dean doesn't succeed with the takedown and Tavares finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Tavares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Dean has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA London in the buildup to the fight. Dean lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tavares takes a step back to recover. Tavares delivers a nice body kick. Dean is breathing heavily. Tavares lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2# It looks like James Dean has been cut. Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD# Dean shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tavares's guard.#SUB2# Tavares looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dean is defending well. Tavares quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dean has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tavares celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabinho Tavares! Fabinho Tavares bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1##CL# Lawerence drives through and clinches with Tavares against the cage.
Lawerence blocks a body shot from Tavares. Tavares is trying to break the clinch but Lawerence has him pressed against the cage. Tavares drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lawerence gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC# Lawerence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tavares connects with an inside leg kick. Tavares is looking to land body kicks. As Tavares looks to move away, Lawerence throws a big counter combo but Tavares just gets out of the way. Lawerence lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tavares will feel that in the morning.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Tavares letting Lawerence take a breather here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Lawerence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fabinho Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Horrible takedown attempt by Lawerence or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavares, which made it look bad. Lawerence fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Fabinho Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD# Lawerence shoots in and gets a takedown into Tavares's guard. Lawerence showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2# Tavares has his foot on Lawerence's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawerence works his way back into a safe position though. Lawerence controls from within his opponent's guard. Lawerence missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Lawerence has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2##SUB2# Tavares is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lawerence throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tavares's body to avoid the submission. Tavares has instead reached around Lawerence's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tavares arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fabinho Tavares! Fabinho Tavares was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2019 |
#R1# Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Tavares manages to avoid it. Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tavares. A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL# Jones has Tavares up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones lands a shot to the body. Tavares fails to pull guard.
Jones lands with a right to the head. Tavares drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paul Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabinho Tavares. Tavares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Tavares tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch. A short left from Jones. #BC# Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones lands with a hook. Tavares tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tavares throws a head kick that misses. #T1# Tavares tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tavares backs up against the cage.
Tavares on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Tavares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.#TD# Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tavares to the ground. Jones is now in Tavares's guard. Tavares keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. Jones preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Tavares looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2# Tavares working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# Tavares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jones sitting in guard here, content to control. Jones preventing the sweep. Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tavares on the ground. Tavares looking to control.
#T3##SUB2# Jones has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tavares to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jones is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tavares pulls down on the head and he's put Jones to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fabinho Tavares!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2019 |
#R1# Mcgoatalot tries a low kick but Tavares avoids it. Mcgoatalot looks winded! Tavares pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mcgoatalot is out of range and Tavares settles back down. Mcgoatalot throws a leg kick that is checked and Tavares counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mcgoatalot is lucky that one didn't land flush. No joy there for Mcgoatalot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tavares.
Tavares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mcgoatalot blocks a low kick nicely. Tavares fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Tavares scores with a kick to the body.
Tavares lands a nice looking body kick. Tavares tries to land a front kick but Mcgoatalot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Mcgoatalot blocks the body kick.
Tavares throws the kick towards the body but Mcgoatalot avoids it. Mcgoatalot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mcgoatalot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. As Mcgoatalot backs away, Tavares returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Tavares throws a half hearted mid kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Mcgoatalot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares.#T1# Tavares throws a low kick but Mcgoatalot moves out of range easily. Mcgoatalot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Tavares tries a low kick but Mcgoatalot avoids it. Mcgoatalot is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Tavares throws out a leg kick but Mcgoatalot moves out of range and Tavares only half commits. Mcgoatalot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares. Tavares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tavares looks for a takedown but Mcgoatalot sprawls well. Tavares misses with a kick to the body.
Mcgoatalot is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Tavares has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabinho Tavares. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mcgoatalot avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Tavares lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tavares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mcgoatalot checks it well. Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcgoatalot was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares. Mcgoatalot is looking for the big counter here.#T2# Mcgoatalot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tavares fails with the takedown. Tavares throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Mcgoatalot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mcgoatalot steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tavares. Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares misses with a body kick. Tavares thumps Mcgoatalot with a low kick. Tavares motions for Mcgoatalot to come forward. Tavares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Tavares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tavares, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tavares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tavares lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3# Tavares scores with a kick to the body.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcgoatalot was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares. Tavares will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Tavares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Tavares dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcgoatalot. That did some damage! Tavares looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcgoatalot looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Mcgoatalot blocks a head kick by Tavares.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgoatalot is just out of range. Mcgoatalot avoids the head kick by Tavares.
Tavares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Tavares misses with a body kick. Tavares throws a wild body kick that Mcgoatalot sees coming a mile off. Mcgoatalot has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tavares.#T4# Mcgoatalot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tavares. Alexander Mcgoatalot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tavares shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcgoatalot defends it nicely. Mcgoatalot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mcgoatalot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares. Mcgoatalot moves out of range of the body kick from Tavares.
Tavares has a takedown stuffed. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tavares tries a head kick but it misses.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcgoatalot. Tavares half committed to a counter leg kick. Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgoatalot manages to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabinho Tavares 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# Tavares throws a push kick but Mcgoatalot slaps the foot to one side. Tavares is looking to wear down Mcgoatalot with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Tavares throws a head kick but Mcgoatalot moves out of range.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses. A little jabbing left from Mcgoatalot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Tavares feints and then cracks Mcgoatalot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcgoatalot down. Tavares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mcgoatalot wants to counter the offense by Tavares and move into the clinch position. Tavares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Mcgoatalot misses. Tavares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Mcgoatalot blocks a head kick by Tavares.
Mcgoatalot tries to clinch but Tavares moves out of range. Tavares thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mcgoatalot if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tavares finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mcgoatalot checks a leg kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mcgoatalot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mcgoatalot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A nice leg kick lands there from Tavares. #T1# Tavares tries to work over Mcgoatalot's front leg with a kick but Mcgoatalot checks it. Tavares throws a solid leg kick but Mcgoatalot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tavares. Tavares thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mcgoatalot if he has to take too many more of those.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgoatalot moves out of range easily. Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tavares thumps Mcgoatalot with a low kick. Fabinho Tavares is winning the standup battle so far. Mcgoatalot is looking to clinch but Tavares is avoiding it.
Mcgoatalot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tavares. Tavares tries a head kick but it misses.
Tavares tries to land a front kick but Mcgoatalot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Mcgoatalot throws a right and a left that both miss. Tavares misses with a low kick.
Tavares throws a wild body kick that Mcgoatalot sees coming a mile off.#T2# Tavares misses with a body kick. Tavares throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Tavares throws a solid leg kick but Mcgoatalot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tavares. Mcgoatalot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tavares motions for Mcgoatalot to come forward. Tavares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Tavares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgoatalot can do to turn this around? Tavares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mcgoatalot's sensitive parts. Mcgoatalot stuffs the takedown. Tavares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Mcgoatalot is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2# Mcgoatalot drives through and clinches with Tavares against the cage.
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! Tavares tries to break the clinch but Mcgoatalot is controlling the position. Mcgoatalot keeps control of Tavares as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Tavares drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcgoatalot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tavares tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcgoatalot shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabinho Tavares. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Tavares has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcgoatalot after a bit of a struggle. The referee is keeping an eye on Mcgoatalot - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Tavares is trying to pull guard but Mcgoatalot turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2# Mcgoatalot pulls guard. Tavares might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB# Tavares drops back looking for a leg! Mcgoatalot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcgoatalot manages to kick Tavares off! Tavares jumps back into Mcgoatalot's guard. Mcgoatalot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tavares is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB# Tavares thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Tavares drops back looking for a leg! Mcgoatalot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcgoatalot manages to kick Tavares off! Tavares jumps back into Mcgoatalot's guard. Tavares advances to half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mcgoatalot wants to control the action here but instead Tavares manages to pass to full mount! #SUB# Tavares working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Mcgoatalot turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Tavares off and cradles Mcgoatalot's limp body as Tavares celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Fabinho Tavares!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# De Souza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De Souza lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tavares down.
#SU2# De Souza decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tavares to his feet. Tavares definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A good leg kick by Tavares. Tavares throws a nice head kick!
#CUT# It looks like Gabriel De Souza has been cut.#TD2# De Souza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Well, if De Souza 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.
Tavares trying to control here.
De Souza winds up and cracks Tavares with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1##SUB2# De Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tavares doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Souza. De Souza trying to mount his opponent but Tavares defends it. Tavares tries to get to full guard but De Souza has control of the leg. Tavares manages to get to full guard.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2# De Souza gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Fabinho Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tavares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Souza.#CL2# De Souza rushes Tavares and presses him up against the cage. De Souza slows down the pace here.
De Souza lands an uppercut. De Souza pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2# De Souza gets control of Tavares's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Souza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3# De Souza keeping moving, preventing Tavares from controlling successfully. De Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. De Souza working Tavares over with strikes. Tavares trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. De Souza content to control rather than advance. De Souza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Tavares wants to control but De Souza is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4# De Souza winds up and cracks Tavares with a swinging punch to the side of the head. De Souza performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Tavares trying to control here.
#SU2# De Souza stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tavares to get to his feet. Tavares slips under a jab from De Souza. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A bone on bone clash there as Tavares blocks the leg kick.
#TD2# De Souza closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tavares's guard.#SU2# De Souza stands up from Tavares's guard - De Souza perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2# De Souza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tavares was covering up waiting for the punch and De Souza finishes the takedown easily into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel De Souza dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gabriel De Souza'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##TD2# De Souza closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. De Souza is thwarting Tavares's attempts to control the position. De Souza working the head and body with strikes. De Souza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Tavares wants to control the action here but instead De Souza manages to pass to full mount! De Souza looking to control and managing it successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tavares really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tavares is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1# De Souza raining down shots from the mount! Tavares tries to lock up and control but De Souza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. De Souza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Tavares tries to hold on but De Souza postures up. Gabriel De Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# De Souza is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tavares is surviving well by controlling De Souza's body position as best he can. Tavares is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2# De Souza cracks Tavares with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tavares tries to get back to half guard but can't. De Souza putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. De Souza controlling his opponent. De Souza landing punches. A nice elbow there by De Souza. De Souza working Tavares over with strikes here. #T3##SUB2# De Souza is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Tavares is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Tavares flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. De Souza anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Tavares and secures both hooks! This could be bad! De Souza slips an arm under Tavares chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. De Souza has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. De Souza is squeezing on Tavares like an anaconda would it's prey. Tavares fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel De Souza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Valenca closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Valenca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Tavares tries to keep at a distance but Valenca has taken the fight into the clinch. Valenca keeps control of Tavares as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Valenca has Tavares pressed against the cage, preventing Tavares from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Tavares tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tavares is trying to break free. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valenca just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tavares's brow. #BC# Valenca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Valenca looks to land a combination but Tavares avoids it well. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tavares. #CL# Valenca rushes Tavares and presses him up against the cage. Valenca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT# It looks like Fabinho Tavares has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A quick uppercut on the inside from Valenca. #TD# Valenca has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tavares regains guard immediately. Valenca will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tavares has momentary wrist control but Valenca slips an elbow through the middle. Valenca keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tavares's head.#T1##SU# Valenca stands up and waves to Tavares to follow him. #TD# Valenca throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tavares was covering up waiting for the punch and Valenca finishes the takedown easily into guard. Valenca stands up over Tavares, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Valenca's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Valenca is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Valenca distracts Tavares with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Valenca content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC# Tavares is rocked! Tavares looking to control but Valenca passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valenca lands a nice short elbow. Tavares is still in real trouble! Can Valenca finish him? Tavares looks winded!#T2# Tavares is trying to maintain the position but Valenca is very close to passing his half guard. Tavares seems to have recovered his senses. Tavares on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Valenca is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Valenca slows the pace down in half guard. Tavares on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Valenca seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Valenca stalling. Nice strikes from Valenca there. #T3# Nice strikes from Valenca there. Tavares taking some punishment here, with Valenca in his half guard. Valenca lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Tavares! More strikes land and this one is all over! Valenca jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alceu Valenca!
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