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Event:
Empire: 9
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Gonclaves does no damage.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Gonclaves's body. Gonclaves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonclaves's head backwards.
Donk. Sanchez catches Gonclaves right on the button with a cross.
Gonclaves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gonclaves swings widly with a right hand
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand. #ROC#Gonclaves is rocked!
Sanchez lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gonclaves falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sanchez dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sanchez!
Pedro Gonclaves was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens. Props to winner, good fight man, congratulations. Hope you guys enjoyed the fight. And you know.. I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Empire: 6
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Howardson. Those never looked like landing.
Howardson scores with a one two! Gonclaves had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Howardson instigates a clinch. #TD#
Gonclaves gets control of Howardson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gonclaves will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Howardson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Deep waters. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonclaves is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Gonclaves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gonclaves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gonclaves trying to control but Howardson is working from the bottom.
Gonclaves 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.
Gonclaves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gonclaves trying to control the position from guard on top but Howardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gonclaves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gonclaves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gonclaves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gonclaves wants to pass the guard but Howardson is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Howardson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gonclaves advances to half guard.
Gonclaves is trying to control the action in half guard but Howardson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gonclaves wants to pass the guard but Howardson is defending well.
Gonclaves wants to take a breather but Howardson is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gonclaves tries to pass to full mount but Howardson defends it.
Gonclaves trying to control from half guard but Howardson is working away.
Gonclaves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gonclaves connects with a nice short shot to Howardson's temple. #SUB#
Gonclaves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howardson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gonclaves.
Howardson won't allow Gonclaves to pass to mount. #SUB#
Gonclaves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Howardson wants to stand back up but Gonclaves manages to pass into side control.
Howardson is not content to let Gonclaves control the position.
Gonclaves working the ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Gonclaves crashes against the mat.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Gonclaves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gonclaves is looking to take a break and control but Howardson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonclaves is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Howardson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonclaves advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Gonclaves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Howardson tries to clinch but Gonclaves is having none of it.
Gonclaves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gonclaves misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gonclaves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Howardson lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Howardson.
Gonclaves is trying to pull guard but Howardson has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Howardson.
Howardson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonclaves is trying to pull guard but Howardson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Gonclaves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Good body shot from Howardson.
Howardson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howardson scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Howardson.
A right hook to the body lands for Howardson.
Howardson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Gonclaves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howardson misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Howardson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonclaves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonclaves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howardson circles away quickly and effectively.
Howardson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonclaves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howardson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonclaves circles away quickly and effectively.
Howardson stalks Gonclaves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gonclaves's face. Gonclaves staggers backwards, shaken.
Gonclaves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonclaves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Howardson wants to clinch up but Gonclaves keeps it at a distance.
Gonclaves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howardson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Gonclaves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonclaves misses with a double jab.
Gonclaves throws a jab when Howardson was well out of range.
Gonclaves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonclaves looks to land a combination but Howardson avoids it well.
Howardson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonclaves.
Howardson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howardson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gonclaves backs up against the cage.
Michael Howardson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Howardson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Howardson wants to clinch.
Gonclaves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gonclaves moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gonclaves swats away the attempt to clinch by Howardson.
Howardson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonclaves.
Gonclaves misses with a body shot.
Gonclaves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howardson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonclaves.
Gonclaves takes one to the chin there.
Michael Howardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howardson works over Gonclaves's head and body with a nice combination.
Howardson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howardson unleashes a big counter combination but Gonclaves bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3##CL2#
Howardson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonclaves, pushing him back against the cage.
Howardson scores with a hook to the body.
Gonclaves jumps guard but Howardson stands there with Gonclaves around his waist. Gonclaves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gonclaves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howardson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gonclaves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howardson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Howardson. #TD#
Gonclaves manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gonclaves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howardson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Gonclaves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gonclaves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonclaves throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Howardson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonclaves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howardson is stalling in the full guard.
Gonclaves wants to sweep here but Howardson controlling him for the moment.
Howardson content to stall in guard here.
Gonclaves looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonclaves, not yet.
Gonclaves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gonclaves trying to control the action but Howardson is working from the bottom.
Gonclaves wants to pass to mount but Howardson is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Howardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##CL2#
Howardson moves into the clinch successfully.
Gonclaves tries to pull guard but Howardson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gonclaves has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Howardson after a bit of a struggle.
Howardson scores with a shot to the side of Gonclaves's head.
Howardson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gonclaves or not.
Howardson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike.
Gonclaves fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Gonclaves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Howardson.
Howardson stops a takedown attempt from Gonclaves.
Gonclaves is trying to pull guard but Howardson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Howardson lands a right hand. #ROC2#Gonclaves is rocked!
Gonclaves jumps guard but Howardson stands there with Gonclaves around his waist. Gonclaves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howardson.
Oh Gonclaves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howardson scores with a hook to the body.
Howardson lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howardson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howardson lands a left hand.
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards. #T1#
Howardson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gonclaves to his knees! Howardson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Howardson!
Michael Howardson is the new welterweight champion!
Michael Howardson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Caveman clothing , into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Pedro Gonclaves stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens. Props to winner, good fight man, congratulations. Hope you guys enjoyed the fight. And you know.. I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Empire: 4
Date: May 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Howardson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonclaves throws out a counter right but Howardson avoids it with no problem.
Howardson misses with a series of wild punches.
Howardson tries to clinch there but Gonclaves circles away.
Gonclaves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howardson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonclaves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Gonclaves throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Gonclaves gets tackled into the cage by Howardson. Howardson maintains the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Howardson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Gonclaves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howardson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howardson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonclaves.
Howardson scores with a shoulder strike.
Gonclaves jumps guard but Howardson stands there with Gonclaves around his waist. Gonclaves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Howardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonclavess head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gonclaves has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A right hand to the body from Howardson.
Gonclaves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Howardson to keep the fight standing.
Michael Howardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Gonclaves.
Howardson gets through Gonclaves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonclaves jumps guard but Howardson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Howardson.
Howardson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Howardson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gonclaves looks winded!#TD2#
Gonclaves pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Howardson 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.
Howardson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Howardson 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. #SUB2#
Gonclaves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howardson defends it easily.
Howardson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Howardson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Howardson throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howardson 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.
Gonclaves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howardson's guard. #REVB#
Howardson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Gonclaves trying to control but Howardson is working from the bottom.
Gonclaves looking to pass the guard.
Gonclaves working some strikes from top position.
Gonclaves throwing strikes from guard but Howardson blocks nicely.
Howardson keeping moving, preventing Gonclaves from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gonclaves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonclaves passes Howardson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gonclaves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gonclaves drops an elbow to the side of Howardson's head.
Gonclaves thows a huge punch but Howardson dodges it nicely.
Gonclaves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Gonclaves is trying to work for a kimura but Howardson is defending well.
Howardson is trying to stand up here but Gonclaves is controlling him well.
Gonclaves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Gonclaves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gonclaves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gonclaves lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gonclaves punishing his opponent with strikes.
Howardson is squirming around, avoiding Gonclaves's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Gonclaves looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Gonclaves is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Howardson is surviving well by controlling Gonclaves's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Gonclaves is working for a guillotine from mount but Howardson frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Gonclaves dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gonclaves throws a body shot but no joy.
Michael Howardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonclaves misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from Howardson.
Howardson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Howardson tries to clinch up but Gonclaves circles away and keeps his distance.
Howardson throws a right and a left that Gonclaves avoids nicely.
Howardson misses with a two punch combination.
Gonclaves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Howardson closes the distance and pushes Gonclaves back into the cage.
A short right from Howardson on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonclaves jumps guard but Howardson stands there with Gonclaves around his waist. Gonclaves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gonclaves takes a shot to the head.
Michael Howardson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by Howardson.
Howardson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonclaves is trying to break the clinch but Howardson is controlling him.
Gonclaves just leaning against Howardson, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Howardson.
A head punch on the inside from Howardson fails to land. #T1#
Gonclaves wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Gonclaves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Howardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike.
Howardson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gonclaves tries to break the clinch but Howardson is controlling the position. #TD2#
Gonclaves has picked Howardson up - he's going for a ride! Gonclaves dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pedro Gonclaves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonclaves wants to free his trapped foot but Howardson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonclaves trying to control the action but Howardson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Howardson is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonclaves.
Gonclaves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Gonclaves stops Howardson from getting back to his feet.
Gonclaves tries to pass to full mount but Howardson defends it. #SUB2#
Gonclaves seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Howardson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pedro Gonclaves!
Pedro Gonclaves is the new welterweight champion!
Pedro Gonclaves made sure to mention his sponsor, PEAK in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Michael Howardson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I apologize to my fans for this defeat, I will continue training hard and come back stronger.
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Event:
Empire: 2
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Brunson darts in trying to clinch
and Gonclaves counters with a straight right hand.
Brunson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonclaves.#TD2#
Gonclaves gets caught flat footed, as Brunson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brunson stopping the sweep attempt from Gonclaves.#SUB#
Brunson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gonclaves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brunson has managed to get both his arms back between Gonclaves's legs - danger averted.
Brunson wants to pass the guard but Gonclaves is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Brunson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonclaves striking from the bottom here.
Brunson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Brunson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Brunson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonclaves throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gonclaves is controlling Brunson's posture.
Gonclaves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gonclaves throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gonclaves 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.
Brunson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gonclaves looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Brunson is defending well. Gonclaves quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Brunson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gonclaves celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pedro Gonclaves!
Pedro Gonclaves really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that PEAK logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Empire:1
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Howardson works over Gonclaves's head and body with a nice combination.
Howardson feints a jab promting Gonclaves to slip. Howardson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gonclaves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Howardson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Howardson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Howardson clinches.
Gonclaves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howardson walks away with a smile on his face. Gonclaves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gonclaves fails with a takedown attempt.
Howardson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Howardson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gonclaves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howardson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Michael Howardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Gonclaves.#TD2#
Gonclaves pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howardson stays in close to Gonclaves's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Gonclaves working for a triangle but Howardson defends it easily.
Howardson controlling from the top position.
Gonclaves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howardson. #T1##SUB2#
Gonclaves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howardson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Howardson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Howardson 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Howardson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gonclaves being controlled here, momentarily.
Gonclaves trying to control the position.
Howardson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Howardson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Howardson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonclaves on the ground.
Gonclaves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howardson is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gonclaves has his foot on Howardson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howardson works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonclaves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Howardson content to stall in guard here.
Howardson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Howardson gets to his feet - Gonclaves follows without any prompting.
Michael Howardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A combination from Howardson does no damage.
Gonclaves dodges the punch combination from Howardson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gonclaves! But no joy.
Gonclaves takes a swing at Howardson's ribcage but misses.
Howardson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Gonclaves's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gonclaves looks to land a right hand but Howardson moved out of range.
Gonclaves throws a jab when Howardson was well out of range.
Gonclaves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Howardson but Howardson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Howardson feints a jab promting Gonclaves to slip. Howardson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gonclaves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Howardson tries to clinch there but Gonclaves circles away.
Howardson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Howardson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonclaves blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Howardson.
Howardson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Howardson.
Howardson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gonclaves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howardson walks away with a smile on his face. Gonclaves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gonclaves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howardson moves away.
Howardson is looking for a counter combo.
Gonclaves looks winded!#CL#
Howardson clinches.
Howardson lands a body shot.
We've been informed that Gonclaves has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gonclaves is working for takedown but Howardson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Howardson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howardson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Howardson.
Gonclaves tries to break the clinch but Howardson is controlling the position.
Howardson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Gonclaves tries to score a body lock takedown but Howardson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Howardson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonclaves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Howardson.
Nice body punch from Howardson.
Still in the clinch, Howardson scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Gonclaves is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Howardson dominated that round.
That's time! Howardson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Howardson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Howardson clinches up against the cage.
Gonclaves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gonclaves is still on wobbly legs! Can Howardson finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Howardson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Howardson scores with a shot to the side of Gonclaves's head.
Howardson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gonclaves to his knees! Howardson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Howardson!
Michael Howardson gave a mention to Caveman clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Pedro Gonclaves was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens. Props to winner, good fight man, congratulations. Hope you guys enjoyed the fight. And you know.. I'll be back!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2020 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Gonclaves. Beautiful body shot.
Thomson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomson misses its target.
Gonclaves works Thomson's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Thomson closes the distance and pushes Gonclaves back into the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Thomson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gonclaves lands a body punch. #BC2#
Gonclaves manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Gonclaves gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thomson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thomson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gonclaves is trying to control the position but Thomson postures up.
Thomson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Thomson controlling from the top position.
Gonclaves is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gonclaves keeping full guard, as Thomson tries to pass.
Gonclaves is pulling down on Thomson's head. It's preventing any offense from Thomson, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thomson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonclaves defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomson. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gonclaves throws a series of punches but Thomson avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Thomson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thomson landing strikes. #SUB#
Thomson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gonclaves has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Gonclaves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thomson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gonclaves is avoiding damage well.
Gonclaves can't do much from the bottom here.
Thomson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonclaves keeps working.
Thomson scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Gonclaves is not content to let Thomson control the position.
Gonclaves manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gonclaves is looking to take a break and control but Thomson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Thomson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thomson trying to control here.
#T4#
Thomson is not content to let Gonclaves control the position.
Thomson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Gonclaves 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.
Gonclaves wants to pass to mount but Thomson is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pedro Gonclaves will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gonclaves stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomson. Thomson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gonclaves throws a series of strikes that have Thomson backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Darren Thomson has been cut.
Gonclaves scores with a hook to the body. Thomson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gonclaves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Gonclaves. Those never looked like landing.
Thomson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gonclaves's waist but Gonclaves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomson off to one side.
Gonclaves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Gonclaves.#ROC2#
Thomson is rocked!
Gonclaves digs a good hook to Thomson's body.
Oh Thomson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! Gonclaves delivers a spinning backfist that drops Thomson like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Pedro Gonclaves!
An out of breath Pedro Gonclaves 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: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Chakotay doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonclaves circles away.
Chakotay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chakotay tries to clinch but Gonclaves is having none of it.
Gonclaves scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pedro Gonclaves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonclaves misses with a jab to the body
letting Chakotay counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Pedro Gonclaves has been cut.
Gonclaves moves to clinch but Chakotay breaks away
and Chakotay counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Gonclaves out cold! What a finish! Chakotay is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). First Officer Chakotay!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Gonclaves closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Gonclaves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gonclaves is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gonclaves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doncromium is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Doncromium trying to remain calm as Gonclaves controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonclaves seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Doncromium for as long as he can get away with.
Doncromium is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Doncromium has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gonclaves is working away from the top position though.
Gonclaves is taking a breather. Doncromium 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.
Doncromium is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doncromium pushes Gonclaves off looking to stand but Gonclaves dives back in and keeps control.
Doncromium is looking for a sweep. Gonclaves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doncromium trying to control here.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gonclaves is controlling the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Gonclaves is trying to work for a kimura but Doncromium is defending well.
Gonclaves controlling the action here.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Doncromium looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Doncromium gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Gonclaves tightens his grip and picks Doncromium up, before dumping him to the ground. Doncromium manages to land in guard.
Gonclaves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonclaves showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Gonclaves preventing the sweep.
Gonclaves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Doncromium's head.
Doncromium controls Gonclaves momentarily but Gonclaves frees himself.
Gonclaves stands and throws Doncromium's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Doncromium is looking for a sweep.
Doncromium looks winded!
Doncromium is being controlled here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doncromium wants to control but Gonclaves postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Gonclaves 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#
Gonclaves lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Gonclaves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Gonclaves lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gonclaves wants to pass the guard but Doncromium is defending well.
Gonclaves with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Doncromium gets back to full guard.
Doncromium wants to get back to his feet but Gonclaves is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonclaves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gonclaves works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Doncromium trying to control but Gonclaves postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonclaves drops an elbow to the side of Doncromium's head.
Doncromium is breathing heavily.
Doncromium is looking to control Gonclaves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doncromium avoid being mounted?
Gonclaves wants to pass to mount but Doncromium is defending the position. #SUB#
Gonclaves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doncromium sees it coming and defends easily.
Doncromium on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Doncromium is looking for a sweep. Gonclaves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonclaves passes to full mount!
Gonclaves landing shots from mount.
Gonclaves punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gonclaves content just to control the position here.
Gonclaves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doncromium can do to turn this around?
Gonclaves raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3##SUB#
Gonclaves looking for a guillotine from mount but Doncromium is having none of it.
Gonclaves controlling from mount.
Doncromium is in a horrible position here. Gonclaves smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gonclaves controlling from the full mount.
Gonclaves scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gonclaves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Gonclaves lands a heavy elbow.
Doncromium is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Doncromium is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gonclaves is landing with some decent strikes but Doncromium is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Doncromium is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Gonclaves locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Doncromium is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pedro Gonclaves!
A less than humble Pedro Gonclaves misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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