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Event:
Core Combat IV
Date: Jan 07, 2020 |
#R1#
William tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribeiro misses with a low kick.
#CL#
William instigates a clinch.
Ribeiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. William smiles and moves away.
William throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been told by William's head coaches at Montreal Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
William slaps away a takedown attempt from Ribeiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Ribeiro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
William is looking to get back to is feet but Ribeiro passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro gets to mount! William was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ribeiro wants to control the pace but William is squirming around nicely. #T1#
William is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
William is trying to stand.
Ribeiro controlling the position easily from mount.
Ribeiro wants to control the pace but William is squirming around nicely.
Ribeiro scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish William?
William tries to hold on but Ribeiro postures up.#T2#
Ribeiro wants to control the pace but William is squirming around nicely.
William tries to control Ribeiro's body but Ribeiro pushes him off. William squirms to his side and now Ribeiro has his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
William trying to control the hands but Ribeiro breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for the RNC.
William staying busy and making it hard for Ribeiro to control.
Ribeiro gets his hands free as William looks to control.
I really don't envy William right now.
William prevents Ribeiro from getting a body triangle.
William is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
William is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ribeiro working for a choke but William is defending well.
Ribeiro trying to control.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
William rolls, trying to escape but Ribeiro keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
William turns into Ribeiro and is now in his guard.
Ribeiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in William's guard. #REVB#
Ribeiro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribeiro is fighting to break William's control of his arms but William is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro trying to control but William is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Ribeiro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
William scores with a nice body kick.
Ribeiro misses with a wild combination.
William feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ribeiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before William can pounce on him.
Ribeiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
William throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but William pushes him off.
Ribeiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and William counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#
Ribeiro is rocked!#CL#
William has managed to clinch.
Ribeiro is still on wobbly legs! Can William finish him?
William pushes Ribeiro against the cage. William is working some dirty boxing. William pushes off with a quick right hook! Ribeiro goes down! Ribeiro tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! William moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelly William!
Kelly William 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:
Core Combat I
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Ribeiro has a takedown stuffed.
Ribeiro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Ribeiro persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Ribeiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daniel Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daniel Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Ribeiro's ribs.
Diaz sizes up Ribeiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Diaz sizes up Ribeiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ribeiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Ribeiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ribeiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ribeiro looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ribeiro doesn't seem phased though.
Ribeiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ribeiro under the eye.
Ribeiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro is looking to score with low kicks.
Ribeiro fails to land the takedown.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Diaz connects with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Ribeiro with an uppercut!
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Ribeiro takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Ribeiro tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz cracks Ribeiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz cracks Ribeiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz lands a jab.
Daniel Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4#
Diaz leaves Ribeiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Ribeiro throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ribeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ribeiro tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ribeiro walks into a jab.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Ribeiro looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Ribeiro drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
Diaz is looking to stand back up but Ribeiro counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Diaz.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?#REVR#
Diaz is not content to let Ribeiro control the position.#SU2#
Ribeiro stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Diaz to get to his feet.
Ribeiro shoots in but no luck this time.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Ribeiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ribeiro tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Ribeiro pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz misses the jab.
Ribeiro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Ribeiro ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daniel Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Ribeiro.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Ribeiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ribeiro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ribeiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ribeiro somewhat.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ribeiro needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.
Ribeiro shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ribeiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Diaz.
Diaz sizes up Ribeiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Ribeiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Ribeiro slips the punch.
Ribeiro dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Ribeiro's head and hops out.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribeiro on the side of the head.
Ribeiro misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Ribeiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ribeiro shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Ribeiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Ribeiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ribeiro throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Ribeiro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
A big right from Diaz misses.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Ribeiro's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Ribeiro moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Ribeiro successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing Diaz from standing up.
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Ribeiro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Diaz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Ribeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz clobbers Ribeiro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ribeiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribeiro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ribeiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Daniel Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Ribeiro dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ribeiro on the side of the head.
Diaz jabs Ribeiro right on the nose. Ribeiro blinks but takes it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ribeiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ribeiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Ribeiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ribeiro somewhat.
Ribeiro walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.#T2#
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Bruno Ribeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribeiro slips under a jab from Diaz.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ribeiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Ribeiro gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz is looking to stand back up but Ribeiro counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Diaz. #REVR#
Ribeiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working. #SU2#
Ribeiro decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Daniel Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribeiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ribeiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Ribeiro slips the punch.
Diaz takes a swing at Ribeiro's ribcage but misses.
Ribeiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ribeiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.#T4#
Ribeiro staying out of range there.
Diaz leaves Ribeiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ribeiro blocks a jab.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Bruno Ribeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Diaz!
Daniel Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Ribeiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sheppard throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Ribeiro tries to counter it with a takedown but Sheppard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ribeiro closes the distance but Sheppard moves to the side #TD#
and Sheppard counters with a single leg into guard. Ribeiro didn't expect that.
Sheppard won't allow Ribeiro to get back to his feet.
Sheppard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sheppard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ribeiro's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Sheppard from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sheppard. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ribeiro holds on and takes a little breather.
Ribeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sheppard is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Sheppard keeps moving.
Ribeiro prevents Sheppard from getting back to his feet.
Sheppard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribeiro on the ground.
Ribeiro wants to stand but Sheppard has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ribeiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sheppard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ribeiro has managed to get both his arms back between Sheppard's legs - danger averted.
Ribeiro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Sheppard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ribeiro. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sheppard moves in looking to clinch but Ribeiro pushes him off.#TD2#
Ribeiro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3#
Sheppard wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.
Ribeiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ribeiro with a nice head shot there.
Sheppard wants to stand up but Ribeiro is controlling him.
Ribeiro controlling from the top position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ribeiro cracks Sheppard with a solid left hand.
Ribeiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ribeiro is trying to ground and pound but Sheppard uses the momentary lack of control by Ribeiro to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Sheppard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Ribeiro dominated that round.
That's time! Sheppard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Ribeiro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sheppard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ribeiro wants to stand but Sheppard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ribeiro advances position into side control!
Sheppard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppard is looking to reverse the position.
Ribeiro tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T1#
Sheppard tries to bench press Ribeiro off him but Ribeiro keeps the position.
Sheppard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro stalling.
Ribeiro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ribeiro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sheppard's head.
Bruno Ribeiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ribeiro prevents Sheppard from standing back up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sheppard wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sheppard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ribeiro as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Ribeiro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sheppard to the ground. Ribeiro is now in Sheppard's guard.
Ribeiro forces his way into half guard.
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Sheppard is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Ribeiro is trying to work for a kimura but Sheppard is defending well.
Sheppard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ribeiro with the ground and pound but Sheppard uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ribeiro won't allow Sheppard to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ribeiro content to stall in guard here.
Sheppard has a closed guard, preventing Ribeiro from standing up.
Ribeiro throwing strikes from guard but Sheppard blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Ribeiro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sheppard's half guard.
Sheppard tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ribeiro manages to move to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Ribeiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ribeiro clinches. #TD2#
Ribeiro has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sheppard regains guard immediately.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheppard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro trying to control from half guard but Sheppard is working away. #T1#
Ribeiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ribeiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sheppard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sheppard trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ribeiro manages to pass to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ribeiro cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sheppard working to try and regain half guard.
Ribeiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sheppard is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ribeiro cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sheppard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribeiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Ribeiro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sheppard to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sheppard shrugs it off.
Ribeiro content just to control the position here.
Sheppard really wants to buck Ribeiro off and get back to his feet.
Sheppard is looking to get to half guard.
Sheppard wants to hold on but Ribeiro pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ribeiro moves to the back position.
Sheppard is keeping busy.
Ribeiro biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sheppard tries to break free.
Yong Sheppard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruno Ribeiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ribeiro controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Ribeiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ribeiro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Ribeiro!
Bruno Ribeiro 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: Nov 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Ribeiro feints and as Sloan raises his hands in defense, Ribeiro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ribeiro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sloan is proving hard to escape from.
Sloan trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Sloan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sloan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ribeiro controls the pace.
Sloan seems keen to control Ribeiro's posture.
Ribeiro 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloan pulls Ribeiro in to control the position.
Ribeiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sloan pulls Ribeiro in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Sloan tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches.
Sloan tries to pull guard but Ribeiro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ribeiro prevents a body shot from Sloan. #TD2#
Ribeiro gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sloan regains guard.
#ES#
Sloan has his feet on Ribeiro's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bruno Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ribeiro clinches with his opponent.
Sloan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ribeiro stalling in the clinch.
Sloan tries to land knees in the clinch but Ribeiro avoids the damage to the body.
Sloan fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sloan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Sloan tries to pull guard but Ribeiro holds him up against the cage and eventually Sloan drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacinto Sloan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloan tries to work over Ribeiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sloan has a couple of punches blocked by Ribeiro.
#TD#
Sloan pulls Ribeiro into guard.
Ribeiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ribeiro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ribeiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ribeiro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Ribeiro postures up in Sloan's guard and throws a big left but Sloan blocks it.
Sloan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribeiro is one step ahead there.
Ribeiro wants to get up but he can't break Sloan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sloan being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ribeiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Ribeiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4##TD2#
Ribeiro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sloan is trying to keep an underhook but Ribeiro manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Sloan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ribeiro is on him like a limpet, forcing Sloan back against the cage.
Sloan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ribeiro to keep the fight standing.
Sloan missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Sloan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloan is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Ribeiro has managed to clinch.
Sloan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribeiro controls his hands.
Ribeiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sloan backwards. #TD2#
Ribeiro gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Sloan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ribeiro presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sloan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ribeiro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sloan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sloan tries to work over Ribeiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ribeiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Ribeiro gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Sloan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ribeiro is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jacinto Sloan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Ribeiro darts in and clinches Sloan up against the cage.#TD2#
Sloan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ribeiro is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sloan to the mat. Sloan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sloan is wriggling around but Ribeiro manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Ribeiro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sloan is looking to control Ribeiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sloan avoid being mounted?
Sloan is looking to improve his position.
Sloan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Still in half guard, Ribeiro seems content to control.
Ribeiro wants to take a breather but Sloan is having none of it.
Sloan is trying to maintain the position but Ribeiro is very close to passing his half guard.
Ribeiro is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Sloan wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy.
Ribeiro is nestled in close to Sloan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ribeiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sloan wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy.
Sloan gets back to full guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ribeiro is stalling in the full guard.
Sloan has a closed guard, preventing Ribeiro from standing up.
Ribeiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sloan's guard.
Ribeiro wants to control but Sloan is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ribeiro moves into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Sloan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloan throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Ribeiro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ribeiro.
Sloan pulls Ribeiro in to control the position.
Ribeiro is pushing down on Sloan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sloan is fighting to maintain full guard but Ribeiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Sloan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloan is controlling Ribeiro's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ribeiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ribeiro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ribeiro thows a huge punch but Sloan dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Ribeiro tries to stand and escape but Sloan is controlling the position.
Sloan keeping hold of Ribeiro's head, controlling as best he can.
Ribeiro wants to stand but Sloan has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
More stalling from Ribeiro.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sloan sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Ribeiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sloan shoots for a takedown but Ribeiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Ribeiro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Sloan sneaks out the side door and pushes Ribeiro away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Sloan shoots in and bounces Ribeiro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloan throwing strikes from guard but Ribeiro blocks nicely.
Sloan won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sloan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ribeiro's body to avoid the submission. Ribeiro has instead reached around Sloan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ribeiro arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruno Ribeiro!
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