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Event:
GC 376 - Bleak vs Barnes
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Davis moves into the clinch.
Moreira fails to pull guard.
Davis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Davis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but Moreira is controlling him.
Davis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Davis misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Davis scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moreira throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Davis's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Moreira shoots in and gets a takedown into Davis's guard.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moreira.
Davis wants to stand but Moreira is controlling the position.
Moreira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moreira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moreira is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moreira throws an elbow that misses. Davis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moreira's guard. Nice move by Davis!#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Moreira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Davis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davis cracks Moreira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Moreira gets the takedown into side control.
Moreira has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Javi Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but Moreira drags him back down.#SUB2#
Moreira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Davis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moreira's guard! Nice work there by Davis! #T2#
Moreira wants to sweep but no luck.
Moreira is controlling Davis's posture.
Moreira has a closed guard, preventing Davis from standing up. #SUB2#
Moreira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davis is aware though and is defending well.
Moreira looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Davis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Moreira tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.#SU#
Davis gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T3#
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Moreira as he connects with a hook.
Davis stuffs the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Moreira.
Moreira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
Andre Moreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davis tries to clinch up but Moreira circles away and keeps his distance.
Moreira clobbers Davis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Davis is looking to clinch.
Moreira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD2#
Moreira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Davis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Moreira is in Davis's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Moreira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moreira throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moreira trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Davis wants to stand up but Moreira is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis tries to clinch up but Moreira circles away and keeps his distance.
Moreira throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem.
Moreira misses with a right hand
enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab.
Moreira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Davis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Davis throws a shot to the body.
Davis moves away from the strike by Moreira.
Davis throws a big counter combination but Moreira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Davis pushes Moreira up against the cage in a clinch.
Moreira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moreira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davis scores with a hook to the body.
Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moreira blocks an elbow strike.
Moreira can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis tests Moreira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Moreira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Davis's guard.
Davis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moreira is controlling him. #T1#
Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Davis wants to stand but Moreira is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Moreira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kenneth Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Moreira.
Davis crunches a lovely knee into Moreira's ribcage.#T2#
Davis lands with a left to the head.
Moreira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch.
Moreira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis throws a good cross that connects.
Davis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moreira.#TD2#
Moreira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreira throwing strikes but Davis manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Davis working away.
Moreira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Davis wants to stand but Moreira is controlling his arm.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moreira can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Moreira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Davis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Davis wants to stand but Moreira is controlling his arm.
Moreira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Davis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moreira is still trying to improve position.
Davis wants to stand but Moreira is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Moreira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Davis has control of an arm but Moreira manages to advance to Davis's back!#T4##SUB2#
Moreira seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Davis's chin but Davis turns very nicely into Moreira's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Davis.
Davis is looking to stand up but Moreira won't let him.
Davis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Davis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Moreira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Davis has one foot on Moreira's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Moreira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Davis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Davis wants to stand but Moreira is controlling the position.
Moreira wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
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!
Moreira prevents Davis from getting back to his feet.
Moreira throwing strikes but missing.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but Moreira is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Moreira throws a big elbow that misses.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but Moreira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moreira working some strikes from top position.
Moreira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moreira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moreira trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis wants to stand up but Moreira is controlling him. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kenneth Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis leaves Moreira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Davis slips a jab from Moreira.#TD2#
Moreira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Davis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moreira working the ground and pound.
Davis is not content to let Moreira control the position. #SUB2#
Moreira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
Davis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Moreira asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Moreira connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Davis some visible discomfort.
Davis dodges the ground and pound from Moreira.#SUB2#
Moreira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
Moreira cracks Davis with a big right hand but Davis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Andre Moreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moreira grinds an elbow into Davis's temple. #T4#
Davis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Moreira is controlling him well.
Moreira lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Davis down.
Moreira prevents Davis from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Moreira swings around for an armbar but Davis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Moreira's guard.
Moreira is pulling down on Davis's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Moreira has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moreira has a closed guard, preventing Davis from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Moreira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Davis 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Davis! |
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Event:
GC 372- Enter Underground
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Pearce throws a low kick, looking for Moreira's leg but Moreira calmly moves out of range. #TD2#
Pearce looking to score a takedown here. Moreira is defending well but Pearce drives through and ends up in Moreira's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreira trying to control the position.
Pearce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moreira keeping full guard, as Pearce tries to pass.
Moreira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pearce looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moreira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pearce stopping the sweep attempt from Moreira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearce wants to control from the top but Moreira keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Moreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pearce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moreira keeping moving, preventing Pearce from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pearce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moreira with a poor takedown
and Moreira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moreira shoots and misses
and Pearce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moreira misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Pearce on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pearce as he jumps to the side.
Pearce swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Moreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearce throws a head kick but Moreira moves out of range.
Pearce takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moreira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pearce defends well and Moreira ends up having to push Pearce into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Pearce pushes Moreira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearce stops a takedown attempt from Moreira.
Moreira prevents Pearce from breaking the clinch.
Pearce lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Pearce has hold of one of Moreira's legs. Moreira is fighting the takedown attempt but Pearce gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Moreira is wriggling around but Pearce manages to pass to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearce missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pearce is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Moreira!
Pearce wants to control the pace but Moreira is squirming around nicely.
Moreira taking shots to the head.
Moreira takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Moreira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pearce on the ground.#T3#
Moreira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pearce trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moreira is desperately trying to improve his position but Pearce has a good base and remains in mount.
Pearce looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pearce can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moreira is looking to escape.
Moreira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pearce putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Poor strikes thrown by Pearce there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T4#
Pearce looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moreira tries to hold on but Pearce postures up.#SUB2#
Pearce is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Moreira has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Moreira is squirming around, avoiding Pearce's attempts to control the action.
Moreira is looking to get to half guard.
Pearce has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Pearce dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Moreira darts in looking for a takedown but Pearce gets double underhooks and turns Moreira into the cage.
Pearce gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moreira.
Moreira looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Moreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearce avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moreira wants a takedown.
Moreira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moreira takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Pearce.
Moreira wants to take the fight to the mat but Pearce manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moreira tries to pull guard but Pearce forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearce throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Pearce gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Moreira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pearce is working away from the top position though.
Pearce lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Pearce trying to control the action but Moreira is working from the bottom.
Pearce wants to pass to mount but Moreira is defending the position.
Pearce thows a huge punch but Moreira dodges it nicely.
Pearce thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moreira's head.
Ground and pound from Pearce.
Moreira wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Pearce is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pearce missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moreira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moreira tries to get out of the position.
Pearce working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pearce missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pearce thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pearce works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pearce unloads with some shots from mount but Moreira bucks and avoids them well.
Moreira is desperately trying to improve his position but Pearce has a good base and remains in mount.
Pearce working the ground and pound effectively.
Pearce has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pearce misses with a head shot.#T3#
Pearce can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moreira is looking to escape.
Pearce throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pearce trying to control but Moreira is having none of it. #SUB2#
Pearce is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Moreira is surviving well by controlling Pearce's body position as best he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moreira holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pearce tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Moreira tries to hold on but Pearce postures up.
Moreira is desperately trying to improve his position but Pearce has a good base and remains in mount.
Pearce controlling the position easily from mount.
Moreira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Danny Pearce has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearce can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moreira is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Pearce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Moreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearce.
#TD#
Moreira changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pearce looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Moreira trying to control the action but Pearce is working from the bottom.
Moreira working away.
Pearce is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moreira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Moreira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Pearce looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pearce makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pearce.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moreira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Moreira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pearce working a defensive guard here.
Pearce has momentary wrist control but Moreira slips an elbow through the middle.
Pearce lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pearce postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pearce trying to control but Moreira is working from the bottom.
Moreira wants to sweep here but Pearce controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Pearce wants to control from the top but Moreira keeps moving.
Moreira looking for a sweep. Not yet Moreira, not yet.
Moreira keeping moving, preventing Pearce from controlling successfully.
Moreira can't keep his opponent in guard - Pearce advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Moreira actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pearce is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pearce is trying to control. Moreira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Moreira wants to improve his position but Pearce is controlling well.
Pearce not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moreira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pearce. #SUB2#
Moreira is defending against the submission attempts here by Pearce.
Andre Moreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearce is trying to control the action in half guard but Moreira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Danny Pearce is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A slow jab from Moreira misses its intended target. #TD#
Pearce gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moreira distracts Pearce with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Moreira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moreira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pearce is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moreira with a nice head shot there.
Moreira throws a big elbow that misses.
Moreira working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Moreira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pearce has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Pearce! |
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Event:
GC 368 Banahatti v Sobieskiego
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Moreira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Balboa is trying to defend but Moreira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Moreira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Balboa is trying to maintain the position but Moreira is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Moreira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Balboa is just riding it out for now. Moreira eventually gives up the hold.
Moreira drops an elbow to the side of Balboa's head.
Moreira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreira prevents Balboa from standing back up.
#T1#
Balboa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Balboa tries to get out of the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moreira in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Moreira trying to work for an americana but Balboa has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB2#
Moreira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Balboa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moreira has Balboa in his guard.#REVR#
Moreira trying to control the position here.
Moreira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Balboa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moreira is looking to stand up but Balboa isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balboa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moreira is keeping the position for now.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreira trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Moreira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Moreira 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.
Moreira is looking to sweep but instead, Balboa has passed into half guard.
Moreira controlling the position well.
Moreira looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moreira is positioning himself well to prevent Balboa advancing to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moreira throws a jab when Balboa was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Moreira.#TD#
Balboa scores with a takedown into Moreira's guard.
Balboa is standing up over Moreira. Moreira looks to escape but Balboa dives into side control.
#REVB#
Moreira trying to control but Balboa flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moreira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Apollo Balboa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Balboa shoots in and gets a takedown into Moreira's guard.
Moreira wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Balboa manages to pass to side control.
Apollo Balboa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REVB#
Balboa prevents Moreira from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Moreira wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Balboa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreira keeps working.
Moreira wants to get back to full guard.
Balboa wants to stand but Moreira has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Balboa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Balboa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moreira is trying to control but Balboa manages to pass to mount!
Balboa wants to control the pace but Moreira is squirming around nicely.
Moreira is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Balboa goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Moreira is on top in guard.
Moreira looking to sit in guard and control but Balboa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Balboa tries to stand but Moreira is controlling from the bottom.
Balboa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Moreira wants to stand but Balboa is controlling the position.
Moreira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moreira wants to hit a sweep here but Balboa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Moreira there! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moreira holds on for dear life, controlling Balboa's posture momentarily.
Moreira is working to get back to half guard.
Moreira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Balboa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Balboa ducks under a wild hook from Moreira.
As Moreira tries to get set, Balboa tries to push him back and clinch up but Moreira manages to avoid the attempt.
Balboa tries to clinch up.
Moreira fails with a takedown attempt.
Moreira has a takedown stuffed.
Moreira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Balboa momentarily.
Moreira takes a swing at Balboa's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Balboa feints and as Moreira raises his hands in defense, Balboa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moreira keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreira wants to stand but Balboa is controlling the position. #T1#
Moreira wants to hit a sweep here but Balboa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Moreira there!
Balboa prevents Moreira from getting the reversal.
Moreira tries to lock up and control but Balboa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balboa tries to control but Moreira wriggling away.
Moreira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Balboa controlling from the full mount.
Balboa tries to control but Moreira wriggling away.
Moreira is trying desperately to improve position.
Balboa trying to control but Moreira is having none of it.
Balboa wants to control but Moreira has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T3##SUB2#
Moreira looking for submissions off his back.
Moreira tries to roll over but Balboa keeps him under control.
Moreira has a hand on Balboa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Balboa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Andre Moreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balboa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Moreira because Balboa loaded up on that one.
Moreira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Balboa looking to control but Moreira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balboa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Balboa!
During a confident post fight interview, Apollo Balboa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GC 363 Brand vs Starker
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Musashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Ishida Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Moreira.
Musashi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Musashi.
Musashi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Moreira sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moreira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Musashi is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Musashi swings around for an armbar but Moreira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Musashi's guard.
Musashi 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Musashi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Moreira has his hands clasped together but Musashi extends and breaks Moreira's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Musashi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ishida Musashi!
A very excited looking Ishida Musashi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Moreira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kyle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Kyle has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Moreira is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Moreira wants to take the fight to the mat but Kyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moreira can't get the takedown.
Moreira is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Moreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Kyle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kyle throws a right and a left that Moreira avoids nicely.
Kyle throws out a loose jab but Moreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kyle throws out a loose jab but Moreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Derrick Kyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyle throws a nice looking combination but Moreira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kyle throws a hook but Moreira blocks it.
It looked like Moreira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moreira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kyle circles away.
Kyle feints the counter takedown.
Derrick Kyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kyle misses with a straight right.
Moreira feinted with a counter takedown.
Kyle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kyle duly obliges.
Kyle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moreira counters with a series of strikes. Kyle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kyle scores with a decent looking hook.
Kyle throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Moreira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Moreira is taking a breather. Kyle 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreira prevents Kyle from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Moreira seems content to control.
Kyle is looking to escape.
Moreira is keen to just control but Kyle is a slippery customer.
Moreira prevents Kyle from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyle looks winded!
Moreira trying to mount his opponent but Kyle defends it. #T2#
Kyle wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Kyle kicks Moreira off and gets back to his feet.
Kyle falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Moreira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kyle!
Moreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyle keeps working.
Moreira prevents Kyle from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kyle is being controlled here.
Kyle wants to get back to his feet but Moreira drags him back down.
Moreira controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Moreira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kyle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moreira shoots for a double leg takedown but Kyle sprawls well. He's pushed Moreira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A punch combination from Kyle misses.
Moreira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kyle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kyle takes a swing at Moreira's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Moreira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Moreira is keen to just control but Kyle is a slippery customer.#ES2#
Kyle has one foot on Moreira's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kyle misses with a combination
and Moreira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kyle sprawls well. Kyle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moreira gets slowly back to his feet.
Kyle with the counter takedown but Moreira avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Kyle 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#
Kyle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moreira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kyle lands a nice looking body shot.
Kyle throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Moreira counters with a takedown into side control.
Moreira prevents Kyle from escaping the position.
Andre Moreira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyle keeps working.
Moreira prevents Kyle from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle seems a little lost for a moment, as Moreira dominates the positioning.#ES2#
Kyle explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kyle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Moreira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kyle tries to avoid it but Moreira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kyle to the ground. Kyle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kyle!
Kyle misses with the combination.
Moreira feinted with a counter takedown.
Moreira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kyle defends it nicely.
Kyle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moreira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kyle fails to land with a series of punches.
Moreira lands a slapping body shot.
Kyle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moreira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Moreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kyle throws a nice looking combination but Moreira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Moreira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kyle on his heels. He'll look to pass Kyle's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Kyle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kyle misses with a wild combination.
Kyle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kyle throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Moreira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moreira.
Moreira stops Kyle from standing up. #T3#
Moreira trying to control but Kyle is working from the bottom.
Kyle wants to stand and escape but Moreira is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Moreira feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Moreira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ES2#
Kyle pushes Moreira off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Andre Moreira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A nice combination there by Kyle.
Kyle misses with a combination
and Moreira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moreira shoots in for a double leg but Kyle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moreira walks into a stiff left hand from Kyle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreira closes the distance and clinches up with Kyle, looking for a takedown. Moreira pushes Kyle against the cage but Kyle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Derrick Kyle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kyle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kyle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moreira slips a jab and a cross from Kyle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Kyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Moreira is just out of range.
Moreira seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kyle scores with a jab to the head.
Moreira swings for the body but Kyle moves out of range.
Kyle throws a right hand that Moreira ducks under and follows up with a left that Moreira also avoids with ease.#TD#
Moreira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Kyle has his feet on Moreira's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kyle misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moreira is defended easily by Kyle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyle misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Kyle misses with a wild combination.
Moreira lands with a nice combination. Kyle backs away looking to recover.
Moreira fails with the takedown.
Kyle lands a lovely overhand right.
Kyle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kyle feints a jab promting Moreira to slip. Kyle then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moreira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Kyle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kyle sprawls well. Kyle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moreira gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Moreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyle as he jumps to the side.
Kyle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moreira counters with a left and a right that stings Kyle.
Derrick Kyle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kyle throws a body shot but no joy.
Kyle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Moreira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kyle wants to stand up but Moreira is controlling him. #ES2#
Kyle has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Moreira has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kyle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moreira.
#BC2#
Kyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Kyle throws a series of punches but Moreira avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Moreira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kyle quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreira lands with a punch from half guard. #ES2#
Kyle kicks Moreira off and gets back to his feet.
Kyle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Moreira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kyle's half guard.#ES2#
Kyle makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A right-left combo lands from Kyle.
Kyle scores with a hook to the body. Moreira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Kyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kyle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Kyle!
Derrick Kyle was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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