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Event:
C4 XXII - Kamara vs. Abner
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Sadler lands a nice shot that snaps Mia's head back.
Mia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sadler tries to avoid it but Mia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sadler to the ground. Sadler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sadler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Mia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sadler tries to roll over but Mia keeps him under control.
Sadler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mia wants to pass the guard but Sadler is defending well.
Sadler is looking for a sweep. Mia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sadler is staying active underneath Mia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sadler wants to improve his position but Mia is controlling well.
Mia is keen to just control but Sadler is a slippery customer.
Sadler is concentrating on defense, preventing Mia from advancing position.
Sadler is trying to maintain the position but Mia is very close to passing his half guard.
Mia trying to mount his opponent but Sadler defends it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sadler is trying to get back to full guard.
Mia wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Sadler is positioning himself well to prevent Mia advancing to mount.
It looks like Mia is going to stand back up.
#ES2#
Sadler has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mia is on him like a limpet, forcing Sadler back against the cage.
Mia fails to pull guard.
Mia is working for takedown but Sadler is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Mia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Sadler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sadler cracks Mia with an open hand slap.
Sadler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sadler catches Mia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sadler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sadler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice sprawl there from Sadler as Mia shoots in.
Sadler looks to score with a jab to the body but Mia is just out of range.#T2#
Sadler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mia shoots in looking for a takedown but Sadler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sadler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jack Sadler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sadler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mia. Mia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sadler lands a hook that stumbles Mia back into the cage. Sadler follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Mia to the canvas! Sadler pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Mia has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jack Sadler!
Our winner, Jack Sadler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C4 XIII - Kaki vs. Pikel
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Mia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Brightblade. Those never looked like landing.
Mia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brightblade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mia circles away quickly and effectively.
Brightblade looks to land a combination but Mia avoids it well.
Mia checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Mia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brightblade's guard.
Mia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mia is looking to take a break and control but Brightblade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brightblade is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mia trying to control the action but Brightblade is working from the bottom. #SU#
Mia stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1#
Brightblade throws a right and a left that Mia avoids nicely.
Brightblade throws a series of punches but Mia moves out of range.
Brightblade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mia was well out of range. Poor timing from Brightblade.
Brightblade throws a series of punches but Mia avoids them all with ease.
Steel Brightblade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brightblade fails to land the takedown.
Brightblade leaves Mia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brightblade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Mia counters with a shoot takedown. Brightblade fights it but they end up in guard.
Mia stands and throws Brightblade's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brightblade tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brightblade keeps working.
Mia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SU#
Mia decides to stand back up. #T2#
Brightblade misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Mia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brightblade trying to control the position.
Mia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mia wants to pass the guard but Brightblade is keeping the position.
Mia pushing down on Brightblade's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU#
Mia gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Brightblade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Mia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brightblade! #SU#
Mia decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Brightblade dives in and scores a takedown into Mia's guard.
Mia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brightblade's guard. #REVR#
Brightblade can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mia controls the pace.#T3#
Brightblade trying to keep a closed guard but Mia is proving a slippery customer.
Mia trying to control the position from guard on top but Brightblade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brightblade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brightblade wants to sweep here but Mia controlling him for the moment.
Mia is stalling in the full guard.
Mia wants to pass the guard but Brightblade is keeping the position.#SU#
Mia stands up and waves to Brightblade to follow him. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brightblade misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Mia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brightblade! #SU#
Mia decides to stand back up.
Brightblade lands a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Brightblade misses.
Mia shoots in but Brightblade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brightblade looks to land a body kick but Mia moved away.
Mia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#TD#
Mia drives through with a takedown into Brightblade's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mia stays in close to Brightblade's body and controls the position. #SU#
Mia stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Brightblade throws a nice looking combination but Mia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brightblade sprawls well. Brightblade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mia gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Mia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Mia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Brightblade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Mia has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brightblade.
Mia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brightblade lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD#
Mia scores with a takedown into Brightblade's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Brightblade has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brightblade keeping full guard, as Mia tries to pass. #T1#
Brightblade trying to control the position.
Mia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mia trying to control the position from guard on top but Brightblade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Mia stands up and waves to Brightblade to follow him.
Brightblade misses with a double jab.
Mia avoids the body shot from Brightblade.
Brightblade throws a series of punches but Mia avoids them all with ease.
Mia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brightblade!
Mia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brightblade as he jumps to the side.
Mia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brightblade tries to avoid it but Mia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brightblade to the ground. Brightblade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mia backing away here, and Brightblade unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Brightblade swings for the body but Mia moves out of range.
A low kick from Brightblade is predictable there #TD#
so Mia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Mia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Mia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mia trying to pass the guard but Brightblade defending well. #SU#
Mia stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Brightblade to get to his feet.
A head kick by Brightblade misses #TD#
and Mia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brightblade's guard.
Brightblade uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brightblade digs a good hook to Mia's body.
Brightblade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Mia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Mia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Brightblade shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brightblade is breathing heavily.
Mia is staying active underneath Brightblade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mia is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Brightblade tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Mia stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Mia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mia passes to side control. #SU#
Mia stands up. #T4#
Mia misses with a takedown attempt - Brightblade sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brightblade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brightblade takes a swing at Mia's ribcage but misses.
Steel Brightblade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Brightblade. Mia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brightblade with the inside leg kick.
Mia moves out of range of the leg kick from Brightblade.
Brightblade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Mia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mia advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steel Brightblade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Brightblade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mia was well out of range. Poor timing from Brightblade.
Mia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brightblade misses with a double jab.
Mia tries to counter with a takedown but Brightblade is quick to defend against it.
Brightblade throws a low kick but Mia avoids it.
Brightblade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mia.
Brightblade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mia. That did some damage!
Mia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brightblade throws a body punch but Mia moves out of range.
Mia feinted with a counter takedown.
Brightblade misses with a looping left.#TD#
Mia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mia trying to control but Brightblade is working from the bottom.
Mia is pushing down on Brightblade's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brightblade is fighting to maintain full guard but Mia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brightblade won't allow Mia to pass to mount.
Brightblade trying to control from the bottom.
Mia wants to free his trapped foot but Brightblade is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mia frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brightblade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Brightblade tries to hold on but Mia pushes him away. #SUB#
Mia working for a submission but Brightblade is keeping him at bay. #SU#
Mia gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Brightblade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Mia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Brightblade's face as Mia controls the position.
Mia has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Brightblade wants to control but Mia is having none of it.#T2#
Mia fails to advance to Brightblade's back.
Mia moves to the back position.
Mia has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brightblade's body.
Mia is looking to control Brightblade but Brightblade is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mia is really struggling to control Brightblade but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Mia is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brightblade has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Brightblade wants to escape the position.
Brightblade is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mia off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T3#
Brightblade trying to control the position but Mia manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Mia go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Damian Mia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mia is not going to allow Brightblade to sit and survive in this position.
Brightblade is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Mia looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Mia looking to break Brightblade's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brightblade remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mia will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brightblade doesn't escape. #T4#
Brightblade trying to control but not successfully.
Brightblade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mia tries to keep control of the position but Brightblade is staying busy.
I really don't envy Brightblade right now.
Mia controlling from the back.
Mia looking to hold on to the position here but Brightblade rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Brightblade looking to control.
#SU#
Mia gets to his feet. Brightblade looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brightblade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Brightblade gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!#SUB2#
Mia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brightblade has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mia has managed to get both his arms back between Brightblade's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Mia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Mia! |
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Event:
C4 - The Time Has Come
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Van Wyk closes the distance but Mia moves to the side #TD#
and Mia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Van Wyk gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mia 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#
Van Wyk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Van Wyk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mia defends it easily.#SUB2#
Van Wyk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Van Wyk has his foot on Mia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mia works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Van Wyk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Van Wyk keeping full guard, as Mia tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Van Wyk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mia trying to control but Van Wyk is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Van Wyk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Van Wyk is working an open guard so Mia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Van Wyk tries to clinch there but Mia circles away.
#CL2#
Van Wyk has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Van Wyk manages to pull guard.
Mia slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Mia seems content to control.
Mia passes the guard and advances to mount!
Van Wyk has given up his back. Will we see Mia going for some submissions?
#T2##SUB#
Mia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mia not allowing Van Wyk to control his hands.
Mia tries to get the hooks in deep but Van Wyk pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Mia working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Van Wyk is doing well to defend. Mia seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Van Wyk is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damian Mia! |
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Event:
Empire: Midweek Bash
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chiamev defends well and Mia ends up having to push Chiamev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chiamev shoots in for a takedown but Mia shows good takedown defense.
Mia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mia fails with a takedown attempt.
Chiamev shoots in for a takedown but Mia shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chiamev.
Mia tries to counter with a takedown but Chiamev is quick to defend against it.
Damian Mia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Chiamev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mia showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Chiamev has control of Mia's left arm, preventing Mia from doing any damage.
Mia pushing down on Chiamev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mia trying to pass the guard but Chiamev defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chiamev wants to get back to full guard.
Mia moves into full mount! Chiamev won't be happy about that!
Mia takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Chiamev is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mia off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mia is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T2#
Chiamev is keeping busy.
Mia controls the action.
Mia tries to keep control of the position but Chiamev is staying busy.#T3#
What can Chiamev do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Mia is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chiamev has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mia biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mia keeps control of the position as Chiamev tries to break free.
Chiamev prevents Mia from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Mia has his arm under Chiamev's chin here. Game over son! Mia squeezes tightly and Chiamev is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damian Mia! |
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Event:
Empire: GP145 Finals
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mia manages to avoid it.
Bari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mia was well out of range. Poor timing from Bari.
Mia fails with the takedown
and Bari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bari.
Mia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bari throws the left hand but Mia avoids the punch easily.
Bari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mia was well out of range. Poor timing from Bari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bari counters with a nice body shot.
Mia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bari counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Mia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bari lands a nice looking body shot.
Mia shoots and misses
and Bari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bari throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bari scores with a hook to the body. Mia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mia is breathing heavily.
Bari's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mia under the eye.
A lazy left from Bari finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Damian Mia has been cut.
Bari jabs Mia right on the nose. Mia blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Mia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bari on his heels. He'll look to pass Bari's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bari controlling Mia's posture.
Bari wants to sweep here but Mia controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Bari has control of Mia's left arm, preventing Mia from doing any damage.
Mia trying to control but Bari is working from the bottom. #SU#
Mia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bari, up you get!
Mia looks for a takedown but Bari sprawls well.
Mia tries for a takedown but Bari circles away easily
and Bari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Mia needs to keep his hands up - Bari had a free shot at his head there.
Mia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bari counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bari moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Mia is rocked!
Mia circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Bari. Mia falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Bari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hadr Bari! |
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Event:
Empire: 8
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piskochini has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Mia counters with a single leg into guard. Piskochini didn't expect that.
Mia trying to control but Piskochini is working from the bottom.
Mia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piskochini is keeping the position for now.
Mia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Piskochini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Piskochini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Piskochini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
My spies in Champion Lab Private Gym inform me that Mia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piskochini keeping moving, preventing Mia from controlling successfully.
Mia tries to free his leg and advance position but Piskochini is retaining full guard. #T1#
Mia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mia forces his way into half guard.
Piskochini trying to hold on to Mia's head to control him but Mia postures up.
Piskochini is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Piskochini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mia is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Piskochini trying to hold on to Mia's head to control him but Mia postures up.
Mia is pressing down on Piskochini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Piskochini is holding on for now. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Piskochini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mia. #T2#
Piskochini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Piskochini.#SUB#
Piskochini has his foot on Mia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mia works his way back into a safe position though.
Mia pushes down on Piskochini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mia tries to pass to full mount but Piskochini defends it.
Mia wants to stand but Piskochini has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Piskochini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mia tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Piskochini.
Mia prevents Piskochini from improving his position.#T3#
Piskochini is in trouble now - Mia has advanced to mount!
Mia avoids the attempt from Piskochini to control.
Piskochini gets back to half guard.
Mia is trying to control the action in half guard but Piskochini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Piskochini looking for submissions off his back.
Mia is looking to take a break and control but Piskochini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Piskochini trying to control but Mia postures up.
Piskochini gets full guard.#SUB2#
Mia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mia advances to half guard.
Piskochini is trying to maintain the position but Mia is very close to passing his half guard.#T4##SUB#
Piskochini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mia tries to stand and escape but Piskochini is controlling the position.
Piskochini trying to control here.
Mia wants to control but Piskochini is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Piskochini is defending against the submission attempts here by Mia.
Piskochini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Piskochini.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mia looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Piskochini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Mia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Piskochini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mia avoids it really well and circles away.
Mia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Piskochini misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Mia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Piskochini's guard.
Damian Mia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mia trying to control but Piskochini is working from the bottom.
Mia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mia tries to stand but Piskochini is controlling from the bottom.
Mia trying to control but Piskochini is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piskochini trying to keep a closed guard but Mia is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Piskochini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mia defends it easily.
Mia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piskochini is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Piskochini has a closed guard, preventing Mia from standing up.
Mia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Piskochini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mia trying to control but Piskochini is working from the bottom.
Mia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piskochini is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Piskochini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Piskochini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Piskochini keeping full guard, as Mia tries to pass.
Piskochini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Piskochini working for a triangle but Mia defends it easily.
#SUB#
Piskochini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mia defends well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mia tries to free his leg and advance position but Piskochini is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Piskochini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mia tries to free his leg and advance position but Piskochini is retaining full guard.
Mia trying to control the position from guard on top but Piskochini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Piskochini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mia tries to stand but Piskochini is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Piskochini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Piskochini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mia 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.
Piskochini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mia pushes down on Piskochini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mia is keen to just control but Piskochini is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Piskochini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mia content to control rather than advance.
Mia is looking to advance position but Piskochini won't allow it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Piskochini trying to control from the bottom.
Piskochini is looking to improve his position.
Mia is looking to advance position but Piskochini won't allow it.
Mia wants to take a breather but Piskochini is having none of it.
Mia tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Piskochini.
Piskochini wants to control but Mia is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Piskochini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mia pulls his head out easily.
Mia trying to pass the guard but Piskochini defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Piskochini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mia pulls his head out easily.
Piskochini is trying to maintain the position but Mia is very close to passing his half guard.
Mia trying to mount his opponent but Piskochini defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Mia 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Piskochini to the mat! Piskochini manages to get full guard.
Piskochini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Piskochini can't keep his opponent in guard - Mia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Piskochini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mia is trying to work for a kimura but Piskochini is defending well.
Mia wants to free his trapped foot but Piskochini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mia is taking a breather. Piskochini 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.
Mia tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Piskochini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mia's back!
Mia wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Piskochini has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mia has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Mia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mia is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Piskochini working for a choke but Mia is defending well. #SUB#
Piskochini has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Mia! Can he survive? No! He's out! Piskochini gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valentino Piskochini! |
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Event:
Empire: 7
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Mia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Duran looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mia controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Mia has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Duran is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mia yanks on the arm and Duran is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Mia! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Mia dives in and scores a takedown into Alves's guard.#SUB2#
Mia drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Mia seems to have locked his on tight now - Alves screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Mia, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Damian Mia! |
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