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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Machado leaves Dos Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machado throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Machado closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Machado working away.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working.
Machado throws a strike aimed at the side of Dos Santos's head but Dos Santos avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Dos Santos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dos Santos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machado is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Dos Santos is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Machado is staying active.#SUB#
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura here.
Machado tries to stand and escape but Dos Santos is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dos Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Machado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Machado not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machado is trying to defend but Dos Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Machado wants to stand back up but Dos Santos manages to pass into side control.
Dos Santos trying to control the position but Machado is working away. #T3#
Machado sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dos Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Machado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machado keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dos Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Machado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dos Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Machado wants to improve his position but Dos Santos is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dos Santos slips a nice elbow through Machado's hands, connecting with Machado's forehead.
Dos Santos trying to control the pace.
Dos Santos working over Machado with some ground and pound. Machado looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machado defends it well.
Dos Santos is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rodrigo Machado will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Dos Santos gets a double leg takedown into Machado's guard.
Machado pushes Dos Santos off and gets back to his feet.
Dos Santos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Machado closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Dos Santos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dos Santos fails to pull guard.
Machado fails to pull guard.
Dos Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
Machado drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado tries for a takedown but Dos Santos manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
The referee calls for Dos Santos to work.
Machado is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dos Santos to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Dos Santos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Machado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machado has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dos Santos pulls Machado in close to prevent any damage.
Machado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Machado passes Dos Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position.
Dos Santos is trying to maintain the position but Machado is very close to passing his half guard.
Machado looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dos Santos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dos Santos wants to control but Machado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dos Santos controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Machado connects with a nice short shot to Dos Santos's temple. #T3##SUB#
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dos Santos has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Machado is working for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
Machado thows a huge punch but Dos Santos dodges it nicely.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dos Santos wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.
Machado is pressing down on Dos Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dos Santos is holding on for now.
Machado is thwarting Dos Santos's attempts to control the position.
Machado trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos Santos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No luck for Machado with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rodrigo Machado will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Machado tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves away #TD2#
and Dos Santos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard.
Dos Santos throws a big elbow that misses.
Dos Santos wants to get up but he can't break Machado's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Machado wants to sweep here but Dos Santos controlling him for the moment.
Machado is trying to keep Dos Santos in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado looking to control but Dos Santos passes into half guard.
Machado works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Dos Santos pushing down on Machado's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Machado is trying to maintain the position but Dos Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Machado is refusing to be controlled, as Dos Santos sits in half guard.
Machado wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping busy.
Machado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dos Santos.
Rodrigo Machado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machado trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Dos Santos controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Machado is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Machado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dos Santos not doing much here.
#T3#
Machado trying to control here.
Dos Santos is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Machado is pressing down on Dos Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dos Santos being controlled here momentarily.
Dos Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Machado clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos digs a right hand into Machado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machado's gas tank. #BC#
Machado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thiago Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodrigo Machado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Dos Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machado 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Machado! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Mawutzinin has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dos Santos blocks an uppercut.
Mawutzinin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Mawutzinin.
Dos Santos working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mawutzinin.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mawutzinin throws an elbow but misses.
Mawutzinin pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos stalls.
Mawutzinin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Dos Santos pulls guard successfully.
Dos Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mawutzinin slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dos Santos is trying to keep Mawutzinin in close.
Dos Santos 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.#SUB2#
Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mawutzinin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mawutzinin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Mawutzinin defends easily.
#T2#
Mawutzinin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dos Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet but Mawutzinin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Dos Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Dos Santos 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.
Mawutzinin throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mawutzinin postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dos Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dos Santos, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mawutzinin controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Mawutzinin darts in and clinches Dos Santos up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mawutzinin misses with some punches.
Mawutzinin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dos Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mawutzinin to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Mawutzinin - that landed with a thud.
Mawutzinin leaning against his opponent.
Dos Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Mawutzinin avoids the damage to the body.
Dos Santos tries to work over Mawutzinin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Mawutzinin.
Dos Santos blocking some punches.
Mawutzinin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos jumps guard but Mawutzinin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dos Santos blocks an uppercut.
Dos Santos letting Mawutzinin take a breather here.
Mawutzinin misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morekwat Mawutzinin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Mawutzinin moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos stalling in the clinch but Mawutzinin improves position.
Mawutzinin throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Mawutzinin.
Mawutzinin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Mawutzinin misses with a knee strike.
Mawutzinin swings wildly with an uppercut but Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mawutzinin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Santos trying to control the position but instead, Mawutzinin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dos Santos into the cage.
Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch but Mawutzinin keeps him there for the moment.
Morekwat Mawutzinin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mawutzinin to keep the fight standing.
Mawutzinin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mawutzinin cracks Dos Santos with a nice body shot.#T1#
Mawutzinin throws a head punch that misses.
Mawutzinin tries to land knees in the clinch but Dos Santos avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mawutzinin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dos Santos's brow. #TD2#
Dos Santos gets control of Mawutzinin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dos Santos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dos Santos is trying to keep Mawutzinin in close.
#SUB2#
Mawutzinin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dos Santos 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.
Mawutzinin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mawutzinin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mawutzinin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2#
Dos Santos stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Mawutzinin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mawutzinin can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Santos controls the action.
#T3#
Dos Santos is working for takedown but Mawutzinin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mawutzinin has Dos Santos pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos has Mawutzinin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mawutzinin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morekwat Mawutzinin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Dos Santos.
Dos Santos can't get the takedown.
Mawutzinin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dos Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dos Santos jumps guard but Mawutzinin stands there with Dos Santos around his waist. Dos Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mawutzinin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mawutzinin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Dos Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mawutzinin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mawutzinin trying to land knees to the body.
Mawutzinin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Santos is trying to pull guard but Mawutzinin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dos Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mawutzinin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mawutzinin smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Mawutzinin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dos Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mawutzinin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mawutzinin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dos Santos is defending well for now.
Mawutzinin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mawutzinin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dos Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morekwat Mawutzinin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Dos Santos gets tackled into the cage by Mawutzinin. Mawutzinin maintains the clinch.
Mawutzinin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dos Santos avoids it.
Dos Santos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mawutzinin prevents it.
Mawutzinin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch but Mawutzinin keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mawutzinin.
Mawutzinin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Santos's elbow.
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Mawutzinin.
Mawutzinin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mawutzinin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawutzinin has a couple of punches blocked by Dos Santos.
Mawutzinin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mawutzinin presses Dos Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mawutzinin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but Mawutzinin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Dos Santos avoids the elbow strike from Mawutzinin, against the cage.
Dos Santos working hard to break the clinch.
Dos Santos is trying to pull guard but Mawutzinin has him pressed against the cage.
Morekwat Mawutzinin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Dos Santos.
Mawutzinin lands a shoulder strike.
Mawutzinin tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Mawutzinin.
Mawutzinin throws a punch but it's blocked by Dos Santos.
Mawutzinin misses with some punches.
Mawutzinin misses with some punches.
Mawutzinin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Dos Santos decides to pull guard.
Dos Santos keeping full guard, as Mawutzinin tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dos Santos is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Dos Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thiago Dos Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dos Santos trying to control but Mawutzinin is working from the bottom.
Mawutzinin is pulling down on Dos Santos's head to control his posture.
Dos Santos throws a big elbow that misses.
Mawutzinin controlling Dos Santos's posture. #T3#
Dos Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Mawutzinin has wrist control.
Dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mawutzinin is keeping the position for now.
Mawutzinin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Santos on the ground.
Dos Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dos Santos trying to control but Mawutzinin is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Mawutzinin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dos Santos passes into side control.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mawutzinin tries to bench press Dos Santos off him but Dos Santos keeps the position. #SU2#
Dos Santos decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mawutzinin to his feet. #CL#
Mawutzinin rushes Dos Santos and presses him up against the cage.
Morekwat Mawutzinin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dos Santos can't get the takedown.
Mawutzinin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos tries to break free but Mawutzinin pushes him back against the cage.
Thiago Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but Mawutzinin holds him up against the cage and eventually Dos Santos drops back down to his feet.
Mawutzinin avoiding damage as Dos Santos throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morekwat Mawutzinin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mawutzinin, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morekwat Mawutzinin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Whyte instigates a clinch.
Whyte missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Whyte breaks from the clinch.
Dos Santos throws a wild body kick that Whyte sees coming a mile off.
Nice sprawl there from Dos Santos as Whyte shoots in.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Whyte enables Dos Santos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Whyte manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dos Santos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Whyte is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dos Santos dives into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whyte has escaped the position, nice work there.
An elbow from Dos Santos crashes against the mat.
#T1#
Dos Santos trying to control the position but Whyte is working away.
Dos Santos is putting a hurting on Whyte here, landing some big shots from side control.
Whyte is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Dos Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Whyte is defending well.
Dos Santos wants to control but Whyte is keeping him busy.
Whyte is looking to reverse the position.
Dos Santos misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Whyte is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Whyte is controlling his arm.
Dos Santos has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Whyte!
Whyte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dos Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dos Santos working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dos Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whyte is looking to escape.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Whyte is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
#T3#
Dos Santos controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Dos Santos working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Whyte turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Dos Santos off and cradles Whyte's limp body as Dos Santos celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Thiago Dos Santos!
A very excited looking Thiago Dos Santos 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.
The defeated Ben Whyte had this to say: 'Sorry guys, got to rewatch that fight, not sure what went wrong. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Dos Santos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brzozowhik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Brzozowhik pushes Dos Santos off and gets back to his feet.
Brzozowhik misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Dos Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brzozowhik!
Dos Santos trying to control the action but Brzozowhik is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brzozowhik holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Brzozowhik manages to get back to half guard.
Brzozowhik is not content to let Dos Santos control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Brzozowhik tries to get to full guard but Dos Santos has control of the leg.
Dos Santos is looking to take a break and control but Brzozowhik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Santos controlling the pace. #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.
Dos Santos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but Brzozowhik defending well.
Brzozowhik is trying to stand.
Brzozowhik is not content to let Dos Santos control the position.
Dos Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Dos Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brzozowhik is just riding it out for now. Dos Santos eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Brzozowhik holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brzozowhik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos tries to avoid it but Brzozowhik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dos Santos to the ground. Dos Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brzozowhik enables Dos Santos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brzozowhik manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Brzozowhik has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dos Santos is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Brzozowhik wants a takedown.
#T4##TD2#
Brzozowhik has hold of one of Dos Santos's legs. Dos Santos is fighting the takedown attempt but Brzozowhik gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Brzozowhik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brzozowhik is in close to Dos Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brzozowhik cracks Dos Santos with a solid left hand.
Brzozowhik working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Dos Santos has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brzozowhik doesn't defend quickly enough and Dos Santos has managed to lock this one up! Can Brzozowhik escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dos Santos on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thiago Dos Santos!
A victorious Thiago Dos Santos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GDL 84: McKenzie VS Hayles
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Dos Santos clinches up against the cage.
Man looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Dos Santos jumps into guard, dragging Man to the mat.
#SUB#
Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Man doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Man manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dos Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
Man is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dos Santos wants to stand up but Man is controlling him. #SUB#
Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Man defends it easily.
Dos Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Man is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos managing to control the position.
Dos Santos continues to stall.#T1#
Dos Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Man manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Dos Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dos Santos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dos Santos passes Man's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Man defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ground and pound from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dos Santos not doing much here.
#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dos Santos lands a nice short elbow.
Dos Santos wants to stand up but Man is controlling the position.
Dos Santos working over Man with some ground and pound. Man looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Dos Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dos Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura but Man is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Santos to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dos Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Dos Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Man sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Dos Santos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dos Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Dos Santos darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.#TD#
Dos Santos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Man regains guard immediately.
Man is looking to stand back up but Dos Santos counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Man. #REVB#
Still in half guard, Dos Santos seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is breathing heavily.#T1#
Dos Santos tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Dos Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dos Santos tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Thiago Dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Man won't allow Dos Santos to pass to mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dos Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Man pushes Dos Santos off looking to stand but Dos Santos dives back in and keeps control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dos Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Man tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dos Santos not doing much here.
#T3##SUB#
Dos Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Man sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Man has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Dos Santos slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like Dos Santos is going to stand back up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Dos Santos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Man is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dos Santos dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVB#
Man on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Dos Santos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dos Santos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Man walks into a stiff left hand from Dos Santos.#TD#
Dos Santos dives in and scores a takedown into Man's guard.
Dos Santos advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here as Dos Santos stalls from top position.
Dos Santos is working Man over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dos Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Man, who protects the arm well.
Dos Santos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Dos Santos moves into full mount!
Dos Santos moves to the back.
Dos Santos biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Dos Santos is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Man has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Dos Santos has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Man taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Dos Santos doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Dos Santos!
An out of breath Thiago Dos Santos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
#R1#
DeLuna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DeLuna tries a head kick but it misses.
DeLuna throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Dos Santos counters by clinching up. #TD#
Dos Santos jumps guard.
DeLuna tries to stand but Dos Santos is controlling from the bottom.
Dos Santos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dos Santos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeLuna defends it easily.
DeLuna is looking to stand up but Dos Santos won't let him. #SU2#
DeLuna stands and steps away. Dos Santos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Dos Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DeLuna is trying to push Dos Santos away but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Dos Santos jumps guard and drags DeLuna to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dos Santos pulls DeLuna in close to prevent any damage.
DeLuna wants to stand but Dos Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
DeLuna is fighting to break Dos Santos's control of his arms but Dos Santos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Dos Santos tries to strike from the bottom.
Dos Santos wants to sweep here but DeLuna controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeLuna defends well.#SUB#
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeLuna tries to stand but Dos Santos is controlling from the bottom.
Dos Santos managing to control the position.
DeLuna trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dos Santos's guard.#T3##SU2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeLuna gets to his feet - Dos Santos follows without any prompting.
DeLuna stuns Dos Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dos Santos.
DeLuna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
DeLuna throws a head kick that misses.
DeLuna throws a one two combo.
Dos Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
DeLuna drops Dos Santos with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dos Santos! DeLuna dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabian DeLuna! |
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