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Event:
IXF XIV
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1# Godoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Guarani shoots in but Godoi avoids the takedown attempt easily. Guarani on the wrong end of a nice jab. Godoi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guarani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Godoi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Godoi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Guarani takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left lands for Godoi. Godoi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guarani doesn't seem bothered though. Guarani needs to keep his hands up - Godoi had a free shot at his head there. Godoi connects with a body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Godoi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A punch lands to the side of Guarani 's head but he takes it in his stride. Guarani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Godoi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1# Godoi lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2# Godoi darts in and clinches Guarani up against the cage. Guarani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guarani has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Godoi after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ache Guarani. That's going to take a lot out of him. Godoi can't find room to land a body shot as Guarani controls the action.
Godoi scores with an uppercut up the middle. Godoi tries to throw a body punch but Guarani avoids it by throwing Godoi back against the cage. Godoi has a couple of punches blocked by Guarani.
Godoi working aggressively here.
Guarani is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Godoi stops a takedown attempt from Guarani.
Guarani has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Godoi after a bit of a struggle. #TD# Guarani gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Godoi desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB# Guarani wants to work for an arm triangle but Godoi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB# Guarani wants to work for an arm triangle but Godoi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Guarani is looking for a kimura but Godoi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guarani to get the leverage. Guarani trying to pass the guard but Godoi defending well. Godoi is doing well to control the position and prevent Guarani from advancing to side control. Guarani prevents Godoi from improving his position.#SUB# Guarani is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Godoi sees it coming and defends easily.#T3# Godoi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Guarani is keen to just control but Godoi is a slippery customer.#SUB# Guarani is looking for a kimura but Godoi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guarani to get the leverage. Godoi tries to roll over but Guarani keeps him under control.#SUB# Guarani is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Godoi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guarani. Guarani definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB# Guarani is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4##SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Guarani is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Godoi is refusing to be controlled, as Guarani sits in half guard. #SUB# Guarani is looking for a kimura here.
Guarani wants to take a breather but Godoi is having none of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Godoi dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Godoi with a jab. Godoi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Guarani under the eye. Nice cross by Godoi. Guarani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Godoi as he jumps to the side. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Godoi! But no joy. Guarani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Godoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Godoi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Godoi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Godoi stuffs the takedown attempt from Guarani. Guarani gets slowly back to his feet. Godoi scores with a jab. Guilherme Godoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL2# Godoi instigates a clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Godoi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Guarani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A left hand lands to the body for Godoi.
Guarani drops down looking for an ankle pick but Godoi pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ache Guarani. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Godoi drives through and clinches with Guarani against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Godoi. A body shot lands from Godoi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Godoi. Guarani takes a shot to the head. Godoi lands with a short head shot on the inside. Guarani wants to take the fight to the mat but Godoi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Godoi lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Godoi lands a nice shot to the body. A shot in the inside from Godoi. #T2# A right hand to the body from Godoi.
A hook to the body from Godoi.
Godoi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guarani or not. Godoi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Guarani. Godoi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Godoi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Godoi scores with a shot to the side of Guarani's head. Godoi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Godoi lands a left hand.
Godoi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Godoi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Godoi cracks Guarani with a nice body shot. Godoi lands with a short shot to the head. Godoi works on Guarani's body with a couple of short punches. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Godoi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Godoi is leaning against Guarani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Godoi lands an uppercut. Godoi lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Guarani is rocked! Godoi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Oh Guarani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Godoi scores with a shot to the side of Guarani's head. Godoi cracks Guarani with a nice body shot.#T3# Godoi dips a shoulder and cracks Guarani with a mighty uppercut! Guarani falls back against the cage and Godoi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Guarani is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Godoi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Godoi! A very excited looking Guilherme Godoi 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:
IXF X
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Siddik shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Siddik was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Guarani is looking for a sweep. Guarani keeps trying to improve his position. Siddik creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guarani is working to avoid the ground and pound but Siddik connects with a decent elbow. Guarani is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Guarani looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Siddik slows the pace down in half guard. #T1# Guarani moves into full guard.
Siddik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Siddik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Guarani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siddik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Guarani's head.#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. Siddik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guarani is keeping the position for now. Siddik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Guarani controls Siddik momentarily but Siddik frees himself. Siddik wants to control from the top but Guarani keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Siddik slaps away a takedown attempt from Guarani, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3##TD# Siddik shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Guarani slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Siddik postures up.
Guarani wants to hit a sweep here but Siddik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Guarani there! Siddik lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T4# Guarani is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Guarani tries to hold on but Siddik pushes him away. Guarani bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Siddik definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2# Guarani is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Siddik is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Siddik has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Guarani looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ebubekir Siddik dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Guarani enables Siddik to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Guarani manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Siddik is stalling in the full guard. Guarani keeping moving, preventing Siddik from controlling successfully. Ebubekir Siddik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Guarani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guarani trying to control but Siddik is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Guarani drops back, looking for a kneebar! Siddik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Siddik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Siddik! #REVR##T1# Guarani is looking for a sweep. Siddik in side control lands a decent elbow. Guarani struggling a bit here. Siddik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guarani keeps working. Siddik working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Siddik working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2# Guarani is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Guarani is working to avoid the ground and pound but Siddik connects with a decent elbow. Siddik works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Siddik working the head with strikes. Guarani regains half guard. Siddik is looking to advance position but Guarani won't allow it. #T3# Siddik lands with a punch from half guard. Siddik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Siddik 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. Siddik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Siddik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4# Guarani moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Siddik won't allow Guarani to sweep him here. Siddik is looking to work some ground and pound but Guarani has wrist control. Siddik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Siddik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guarani can do to turn this around? Siddik wants to pass the guard but Guarani is keeping the position. Guarani being controlled here, momentarily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ebubekir Siddik 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##TD# Siddik drives through with a takedown into guard. Siddik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Siddik lands a decent elbow from side control. Guarani is looking to reverse the position. Guarani manages to get back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guarani is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Siddik scores with a couple of nice shots. Siddik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Guarani manages to get to full guard.
Siddik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guarani on the ground.#T1# Siddik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Guarani's guard. Siddik tries to pass to full mount but Guarani defends it. Guarani has hold of Siddik's hands but Siddik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Siddik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Siddik working the head and body with strikes. #T2# Guarani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Guarani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Guarani is trying to control but Siddik manages to pass to mount!
Siddik lands a big elbow. Guarani is bucking up trying to escape but Siddik cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Guarani is desperately trying to improve his position but Siddik has a good base and remains in mount. Ebubekir Siddik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Guarani tries to hold on but Siddik postures up. Siddik lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Guarani hang on?#T3# Guarani working to try and regain half guard.
Siddik looking to control and managing it successfully. Guarani tries to hold on but Siddik postures up. Ache Guarani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Siddik landing punches. Siddik controlling from the full mount. Guarani wants to control but Siddik is having none of it.#T4# Siddik in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Siddik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Siddik looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Guarani is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Siddik landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Ebubekir Siddik showed his dominance in that final round. Well Siddik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ebubekir Siddik! |
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Event:
IXF IV
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1# Guarani takes a shot right to the bread basket. Guarani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#It looks like Ache Guarani has been cut. Car with a nice cross. Car connects with the punch.#TD2# Guarani scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2# Guarani is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Car sees it coming and defends easily. Car is trying to stand.
#SUB2# Guarani is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Car wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Guarani is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Car tries to kick Guarani off but Guarani keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2# Guarani is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Car tries to kick Guarani off but Guarani keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1##SUB2# Guarani is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Guarani is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Guarani wants to work for an arm triangle but Car is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guarani trying to control the action but Car is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Guarani in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Car tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Guarani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ache Guarani! A victorious Ache Guarani 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:
IXF II
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Nogueira pushes Guarani up against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Guarani gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Guarani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogueira keeps working. #SUB# Guarani is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Guarani in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Nogueira tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Guarani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ache Guarani! After winning the bout, Ache Guarani thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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