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Event:
KOF: IW PROVING GROUNDS 2
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gudmundsson throws out a loose jab but Almeida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gudmundsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Almeida clinches with his opponent.
Gudmundsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Gudmundsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gudmundsson misses with a few strikes there.
As Gudmundsson backs off Almeida throws a huge counter combo but Gudmundsson manages to avoid it all.
Gudmundsson throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Almeida counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Almeida is looking for a takedown.
Almeida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gudmundsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gudmundsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gudmundsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Almeida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gudmundsson smiles and moves away.
Steve Gudmundsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joyce Almeida.#TD#
Gudmundsson dives in and scores a takedown into Almeida's guard.#ES2#
Almeida is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gudmundsson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gudmundsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1##BC2#
Almeida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gudmundsson throws a series of strikes that have Almeida backpedaling.
Steve Gudmundsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Gudmundsson gets a double leg takedown into Almeida's guard.
Gudmundsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gudmundsson prevents Almeida from getting back to his feet.
Almeida 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.
Almeida has momentary wrist control but Gudmundsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Gudmundsson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Almeida keeping moving, preventing Gudmundsson from controlling successfully.
Gudmundsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gudmundsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gudmundsson 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.
Gudmundsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Almeida's head.
Gudmundsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Gudmundsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gudmundsson wants to control but Almeida is keeping him busy. #T3#
Almeida is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida tries to improve position but can't.
Gudmundsson landing strikes.
Gudmundsson prevents Almeida from escaping the position.#SU#
Gudmundsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gudmundsson throws a right hand that Almeida ducks under and follows up with a left that Almeida also avoids with ease.#T4#
Gudmundsson misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Almeida takes the fight into the clinch.
Almeida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gudmundsson walks away with a smile on his face. Almeida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Donk. Gudmundsson catches Almeida right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Gudmundsson clinches up with Almeida and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Gudmundsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gudmundsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Almeida closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Gudmundsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Almeida darts in and clinches Gudmundsson up against the cage.
Almeida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gudmundsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Almeida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gudmundsson smiles and moves away.
Good exchange - Gudmundsson coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Gudmundsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice cross by Gudmundsson.
Steve Gudmundsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gudmundsson avoids the head kick by Almeida.
#CL2#
Almeida forces Gudmundsson back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gudmundsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Almeida tries to score a body lock takedown but Gudmundsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Gudmundsson manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Gudmundsson misses. #CL#
Gudmundsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Almeida, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Almeida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gudmundsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Gudmundsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Almeida closes the distance and clinches.
Almeida has Gudmundsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gudmundsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steve Gudmundsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joyce Almeida.
Almeida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Almeida is trying to pull guard but Gudmundsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Almeida trying to control the position but instead, Gudmundsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Almeida into the cage.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
Gudmundsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Almeida controls his hands.
#BC#
Gudmundsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Almeida takes the fight into the clinch.
Almeida is trying to pull guard but Gudmundsson has him pressed against the cage.
Almeida is trying to pull guard but Gudmundsson has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that Almeida has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Gudmundsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Gudmundsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Almeida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gudmundsson's efforts to push away.
Gudmundsson lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Gudmundsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Gudmundsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Almeida. Almeida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Almeida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gudmundsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Almeida drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gudmundsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Almeida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Almeida is trying to maintain a safe position but Gudmundsson gets an underhook and turns Almeida into the cage.
Almeida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gudmundsson prevents it.
Gudmundsson is leaning against Almeida and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Gudmundsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gudmundsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Gudmundsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Almeida wants a takedown but no success here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gudmundsson. #T3#
Gudmundsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gudmundsson blocks a body shot from Almeida. #BC#
Gudmundsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Almeida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gudmundsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeida can do to turn this around?
Almeida throws a sloppy head kick
and Almeida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gudmundsson jabs Almeida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gudmundsson jabs Almeida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Almeida dodges the punch combination from Gudmundsson.
#CL#
Gudmundsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Almeida, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson works on Almeida's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Gudmundsson jumps guard and drags Almeida to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gudmundsson is pulling down on Almeida's head. It's preventing any offense from Almeida, at least for the moment.
Gudmundsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Gudmundsson pulls Almeida in close to his closed guard and prevents Almeida from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gudmundsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Gudmundsson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Almeida presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Gudmundsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gudmundsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right-left combo lands from Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Almeida.
Gudmundsson lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Gudmundsson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Gudmundsson rushes Almeida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Gudmundsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Almeida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gudmundsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Almeida tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gudmundsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Almeida closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Gudmundsson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Almeida regains guard.
Almeida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gudmundsson is controlling him.
Gudmundsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Gudmundsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Almeida darts in and clinches Gudmundsson up against the cage.#BC2#
Almeida breaks from the clinch.
Steve Gudmundsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Almeida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gudmundsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Almeida's head. #T1#
Gudmundsson with a hook.#CL2#
Almeida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Gudmundsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Almeida prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Gudmundsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Almeida's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gudmundsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Almeida scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Almeida takes the fight into the clinch.
Almeida is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Almeida breaks the clinch.
Gudmundsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gudmundsson scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Almeida digs a good body shot into Gudmundsson's ribs.
Gudmundsson connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Almeida has closed the distance and engaged Gudmundsson in a clinch.
#BC2#
Almeida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Almeida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gudmundsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Almeida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gudmundsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gudmundsson blocks a head kick by Almeida.
#CL2#
Almeida moves into range and clinches up with Gudmundsson.
Good body shot from Gudmundsson.
#BC#
Gudmundsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Almeida takes the fight into the clinch.
Almeida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3##BC#
Gudmundsson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Gudmundsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from Gudmundsson as the two fighters clinch.
Gudmundsson stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gudmundsson.
Joyce Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Gudmundsson manages to break the clinch.
Gudmundsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Almeida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gudmundsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Steve Gudmundsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gudmundsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Gudmundsson scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Gudmundsson closes the distance and clinches.
Almeida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Almeida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gudmundsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gudmundsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Almeida.
#T4#
Almeida misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gudmundsson.
Almeida wants a takedown but no success here.
Steve Gudmundsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joyce Almeida.#TD#
Gudmundsson jumps into guard, dragging Almeida to the mat.
Gudmundsson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gudmundsson is pulling down on Almeida's head. It's preventing any offense from Almeida, at least for the moment.
Gudmundsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gudmundsson, not yet.
Gudmundsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Almeida manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Gudmundsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gudmundsson 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Gudmundsson!
Steve Gudmundsson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$100, Laundry, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND FIVE
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Almeida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gudmundsson!
Steve Gudmundsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Almeida closes the distance and clinches.
Almeida jumps guard but Gudmundsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gudmundsson lands a shot to the body.
Gudmundsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Almeida is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gudmundsson is keeping busy.
Almeida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gudmundsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Almeida drives through and clinches with Gudmundsson against the cage.
#BC2#
Almeida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gudmundsson lunges at Almeida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Almeida's hand.
Almeida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Almeida closes the distance and presses his opponent up 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!
Almeida is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gudmundsson to keep the fight standing.
Steve Gudmundsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joyce Almeida.
Gudmundsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Almeida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gudmundsson avoids it.
A short right from Gudmundsson on the inside.
Gudmundsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gudmundsson has had enough of the clinch but Almeida keeps him there for the moment.
Gudmundsson lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gudmundsson.
Almeida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gudmundsson walks away with a smile on his face. Almeida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gudmundsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Almeida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gudmundsson falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Almeida to counter with a crisp jab.
Gudmundsson lands the left hand.#CL#
Gudmundsson rushes Almeida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Almeida's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Almeida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Gudmundsson as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2#
Almeida wants the takedown. Gudmundsson is fighting it off but Almeida persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gudmundsson's guard against the cage.
Gudmundsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gudmundsson tries to get out of the position.
Gudmundsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Almeida preventing the sweep.
Gudmundsson keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully.
Almeida throws an elbow that misses. Gudmundsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Almeida's guard. Nice move by Gudmundsson!#REVR#
Almeida wants to sweep but no luck.
Almeida trying to control the position.
#T3#
Almeida is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gudmundsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gudmundsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gudmundsson is in close to Almeida's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gudmundsson stopping the sweep attempt from Almeida.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gudmundsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida keeping full guard, as Gudmundsson tries to pass. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Almeida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gudmundsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Almeida keeping full guard, as Gudmundsson tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gudmundsson throws a right hand that Almeida ducks under and follows up with a left that Almeida also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Gudmundsson tries to keep at a distance but Almeida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gudmundsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Almeida has double underhooks.
Almeida is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gudmundsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Almeida wants to take the fight to the mat but Gudmundsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Gudmundsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Almeida closes the distance and clinches.
Almeida is trying to pull guard but Gudmundsson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Gudmundsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gudmundsson throws a right and a left that Almeida avoids nicely.
Gudmundsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeida can do to turn this around?
Almeida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steve Gudmundsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Almeida rushes Gudmundsson and presses him up against the cage.
Gudmundsson lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Almeida manages to break the clinch.
Almeida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Almeida closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Almeida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gudmundsson sizes up Almeida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Almeida thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gudmundsson misses with a few strikes there.
Gudmundsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Almeida circles away quickly and effectively.
Gudmundsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Almeida fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1##CL2#
Almeida moves into the clinch.#BC#
Gudmundsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Almeida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gudmundsson connects with a body shot that sends Almeida's belly button to the back.
Almeida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson sets himself, and Almeida steps forward looking for the clinch! Gudmundsson avoids it this time.
Gudmundsson misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Almeida has Gudmundsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Almeida.
#BC#
Gudmundsson manages to break the clinch.
Almeida throws the kick towards the body but Gudmundsson avoids it.
Almeida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gudmundsson counters with a three punch combo that has Almeida backing up. Almeida nods at Gudmundsson to acknowledge the strikes.#T2##CL2#
Almeida takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almeida is trying to pull guard but Gudmundsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Steve Gudmundsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joyce Almeida.
Gudmundsson leaning against his opponent.
Almeida drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gudmundsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
Almeida tries to land a front kick but Gudmundsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gudmundsson looks to land a combination. Almeida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gudmundsson swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Almeida counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Gudmundsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Gudmundsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Gudmundsson gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Gudmundsson.
Almeida tries for a takedown but Gudmundsson manages to get underhooks.
Gudmundsson pushes Almeida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gudmundsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gudmundsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Gudmundsson lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Gudmundsson jumps guard and drags Almeida to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gudmundsson 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.
Gudmundsson is controlling Almeida's posture.
Gudmundsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gudmundsson pulls Almeida in to control the position. #T4#
Almeida preventing the sweep.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Almeida is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gudmundsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gudmundsson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Gudmundsson won't allow Almeida to sweep him here.
Gudmundsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gudmundsson is working Almeida over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Gudmundsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Gudmundsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Almeida closes the distance and pushes Gudmundsson back into the cage.
Almeida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gudmundsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gudmundsson tries a body shot but Almeida blocks it.
#TD#
Gudmundsson decides to pull guard.
Almeida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Almeida's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Almeida postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gudmundsson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Almeida, into his guard. #REVR#
Steve Gudmundsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Gudmundsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Gudmundsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Almeida throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Gudmundsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Almeida dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Gudmundsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Almeida's guard. #REVR#
Gudmundsson lands a couple of digs.
Gudmundsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Almeida keeping full guard, as Gudmundsson tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Almeida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gudmundsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gudmundsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gudmundsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Almeida wants to sweep here but Gudmundsson controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Gudmundsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Almeida is retaining full guard.
Joyce Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gudmundsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steve Gudmundsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gudmundsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Gudmundsson stands up from Almeida's guard - Gudmundsson perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Almeida.
Almeida looks to land a combination but Gudmundsson avoids it well.
Gudmundsson throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Almeida counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Almeida.
Almeida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gudmundsson keeping full guard, as Almeida tries to pass.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Gudmundsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gudmundsson is controlling Almeida's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steve Gudmundsson.
Well Gudmundsson 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Gudmundsson!
Steve Gudmundsson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$100, Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND TWO
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Almeida closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dragon quickly recovers to half guard.
Dragon gets full guard.
Dragon keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dragon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Almeida wants to stand but Dragon is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Dragon looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Almeida is defending well. Dragon quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Almeida has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dragon celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rayleigh Dragon!
Rayleigh Dragon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joyce Almeida (ranked 3495 p4p, 345 weight class) and Frankie Logan (ranked 3983 p4p, 379 weight class). Logan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Unfuck The World kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joyce Almeida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Frankie Logan!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Almeida darts in looking for a takedown but Logan gets double underhooks and turns Almeida into the cage.
Logan gets a clinch.
Almeida has Logan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Almeida pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Logan tumbling to the mat - Almeida dives into Logan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Almeida (2) vs (0) Logan
Logan is controlling Almeida's posture.
Almeida is looking to advance position but Logan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Almeida (2) vs (4) Logan
Almeida tries to hold on but Logan postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan working for a guillotine from mount but Almeida is in no mood to give up.
Logan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Almeida is trying to reverse the position but instead Logan has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Almeida (2) vs (7) Logan
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan is riding his opponent, not letting Almeida buck him off.
Almeida can't escape the position.
Almeida is working hard here to advance position.
Almeida just trying to survive but Logan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Almeida definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Logan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Almeida's body.
It looks like Logan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida wants to escape the position.
Logan is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Almeida taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Logan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankie Logan!
During a confident post fight interview, Frankie Logan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Mamedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Almeida should have avoided that one.
Mamedov lands a jab to the nose.
Mamedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mamedov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mamedov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAlmeida.#TD2#
Almeida drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Almeida looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Almeida passes into half guard.
Mamedov is trying to stand up here but Almeida is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida working over Mamedov with some ground and pound. Mamedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mamedov tries to get to full guard but Almeida has control of the leg. #T1#
Almeida working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Almeida is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Almeida is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Almeida is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mamedov sees it coming and defends easily.
Mamedov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mamedov trying to hold on to Almeida's head to control him but Almeida postures up.
Almeida passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mamedov!
Almeida controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Almeida is landing with some decent strikes but Mamedov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Almeida throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Almeida is landing with some decent strikes but Mamedov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Mamedov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC2#
Mamedov is rocked!
Almeida lands a big shot there that rocks Mamedov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Mamedov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Almeida is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mamedov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mamedov shrugs it off.
Almeida loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Mamedov scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Almeida land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Almeida stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joyce Almeida!
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