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Event:
LAFC 45
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Kivi scores with a four punch combination!
Azevedo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kivi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kivi lands with a nice combination. Azevedo backs away looking to recover.
Azevedo tries to clinch up but Kivi circles away and keeps his distance.
Azevedo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Azevedo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kivi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Azevedo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Azevedo tries to clinch up but Kivi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kivi throws a counter combo.
Inacio Azevedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kivi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Azevedo eats them both and turns towards Kivi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Kivi scores with a four punch combination!
Kivi swats away the attempt to clinch by Azevedo.
Azevedo tries to clinch up but Kivi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kivi connects with a body shot that sends Azevedo's belly button to the back.
Kivi keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Kivi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Azevedo is looking to clinch but Kivi is avoiding it.
Kivi lands with a nice combination. Azevedo backs away looking to recover.
Kivi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Azevedo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kivi.
#T1#
Kivi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A left and a right from Kivi both land. Nice combination.
Kivi scores with a three punch combo!
Azevedo tries to clinch but Kivi moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Kivi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Azevedo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kivi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Azevedo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kivi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kivi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Azevedo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Azevedo tries to clinch there but Kivi circles away.
Azevedo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kivi circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kivi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kivi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kivi.
Kivi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Azevedo wants to clinch but Kivi slips to the side
and Kivi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kivi lands with a nice body kick.
Kivi tries to bum rush Azevedo with a series of wild strikes but Azevedo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kivi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azevedos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kivi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kivi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kivi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Kivi lands a jab-cross combination.
Azevedo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kivi scores with a nice right hand.
Azevedo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kivi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2#Azevedo is rocked!#KD2#
Kivi lands a left and a right that send Azevedo crashing to the mat, dazed. Kivi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Azevedo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kivi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kivi steps in with a hook that catches Azevedo right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kivi follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Azevedo looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keke Kivi!
A very excited looking Keke Kivi 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.
Inacio Azevedo was interviewed post fight and said 'I have to retire after tonight I no longer have the hunger or the skill to compete and be champion. Thank you LAFC and fans for opportunities.'. |
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Event:
LAFC 41
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Azevedo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Azevedo doesn't manage to clinch there - Altamiro circles away.
Azevedo tries to clinch
and Altamiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azevedo tries to clinch up.
Azevedo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Altamiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Azevedo moves in looking to clinch but Altamiro pushes him off.
Altamiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Azevedo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Altamiro counters with a nice kick to the body.
Altamiro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Azevedo closes the distance but Altamiro moves to the side
enabling Altamiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Azevedo closes the distance but Altamiro moves to the side
and Altamiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Altamiro.#ROC2#Azevedo is rocked!
Inacio Azevedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azevedo closes the distance but Altamiro moves to the side
and Altamiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Azevedo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Azevedo backs away from a small jab... but Altamiro lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Azevedo crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Altamiro with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Pedroca Altamiro!
In defeat, Inacio Azevedo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have to retire after tonight I no longer have the hunger or the skill to compete and be champion. Thank you LAFC and fans for opportunities.'. |
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Event:
LAFC 38
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Limbtwister sprawls well. Limbtwister wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Azevedo gets slowly back to his feet.
Inacio Azevedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo shoots for a double leg takedown but Limbtwister sprawls well. He's pushed Azevedo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Limbtwister tries to counter it with a takedown but Azevedo pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Azevedo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Limbtwister's guard.#SUB2#
Limbtwister had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azevedo defends it easily.
Limbtwister managing to control the position.
Azevedo wants to control from the top but Limbtwister keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Limbtwister is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Limbtwister looking for a guillotine here but Azevedo defends easily.
Azevedo wants to control from the top but Limbtwister keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Limbtwister is looking for a triangle but Azevedo pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB inform us that Limbtwister has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Azevedo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Limbtwister looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Limbtwister looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Limbtwister! #REVB#
Azevedo pushes Limbtwister away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Limbtwister gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Azevedo 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.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Limbtwister looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Azevedo pushes Limbtwister away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Limbtwister gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Limbtwister tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Limbtwister has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Azevedo seems a little lost for a moment, as Limbtwister dominates the positioning.
Azevedo pushes Limbtwister away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Limbtwister gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Azevedo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Azevedo trying to get back to his feet but Limbtwister is in full control for now. #T3#
Limbtwister trying to control.#SUB2#
Limbtwister is persistently looking for the submission but Azevedo is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Limbtwister patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Limbtwister tries to get the hooks in deep but Azevedo pushed the leg off. #ES#
Azevedo is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Limbtwister off. It looks like it's working - Limbtwister slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Azevedo displaying calm under pressure there.
Limbtwister stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Inacio Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Limbtwister fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Azevedo to the ground. Limbtwister is now in Azevedo's guard.
Limbtwister seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Limbtwister trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Limbtwister wants to pass the guard but Azevedo is keeping the position.
Limbtwister prevents Azevedo from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Limbtwister is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Azevedo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Azevedo wants to stand and escape but Limbtwister is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Limbtwister is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lazerus Limbtwister dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Azevedo shoots in for a double leg but Limbtwister sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Limbtwister stuffs the takedown.
Azevedo shoots in but Limbtwister avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Inacio Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Limbtwister throws a hook to the side of Azevedo's head but Azevedo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Limbtwister 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.
Limbtwister trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevedo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Limbtwister trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevedo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Limbtwister is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbtwister works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Limbtwister is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Azevedo looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Limbtwister is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Limbtwister frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lazerus Limbtwister has got the better of the ground game so far.
Azevedo wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Azevedo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Limbtwister.
Limbtwister trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
The referee warns Azevedo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Limbtwister has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Azevedo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Limbtwister controlling from mount.
Limbtwister's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Azevedo wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Azevedo has left one of his arms exposed and Limbtwister doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Azevedo screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lazerus Limbtwister!
Lazerus Limbtwister is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Lazerus Limbtwister thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
LAFC 31
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Goldberg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Azevedo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Azevedo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goldberg lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back.
Goldberg slips a nice elbow through Azevedo's hands, connecting with Azevedo's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Azevedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldberg 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. #T1##SUB#
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back.
Azevedo is pressing down on Goldberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goldberg is in close to Azevedo's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Azevedo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Azevedo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Azevedo working for a triangle but Goldberg defends it easily.
Goldberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Goldberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
Goldberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azevedo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldberg has managed to get both his arms back between Azevedo's legs - danger averted.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Azevedo keeps moving.
Goldberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Azevedo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Azevedo sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Azevedo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Goldberg working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Goldberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Azevedo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3##SUB#
Azevedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Azevedo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goldberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Goldberg connects with a nice short shot to Azevedo's temple.
Goldberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Azevedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azevedo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goldberg is nestled in close to Azevedo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Goldberg winds up and cracks Azevedo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Azevedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldberg pulls his head out easily.
Goldberg working over Azevedo with some ground and pound. Azevedo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Azevedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldberg pulls his head out easily.
Goldberg lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Azevedo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goldberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Azevedo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that 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.#R2#
Goldberg throws the left hand but Azevedo avoids the punch easily.
Azevedo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldberg.
Azevedo feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Goldberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Azevedo's half guard.#SUB#
Azevedo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goldberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Azevedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldberg pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Goldberg.
Goldberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azevedo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg is nestled in close to Azevedo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goldberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goldberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Azevedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Azevedo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goldberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goldberg wants to pass the guard but Azevedo is defending well.
Azevedo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goldberg scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Azevedo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Azevedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldberg pulls his head out easily.
Azevedo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goldberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goldberg's back!#SUB#
Azevedo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T2#
Goldberg trying to control the hands but Azevedo won't let him.
Goldberg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Azevedo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Goldberg to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Goldberg shrugs it off.
Goldberg has decided that throwing punches whilst being mounted is the best he can manage just now.
Goldberg tries to reverse the position but Azevedo maintains control.
Goldberg tries to hold on but Azevedo postures up.#SUB#
Azevedo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Goldberg is surviving well by controlling Azevedo's body position as best he can. #T3#
Azevedo avoids the attempt from Goldberg to control.
Bill Goldberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goldberg is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Azevedo is staying active.
Goldberg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Goldberg works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Azevedo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Azevedo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Azevedo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Azevedo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldberg is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Goldberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Azevedo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goldberg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goldberg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goldberg! #REVB#
Azevedo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goldberg 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. #SUB#
Azevedo is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Goldberg is tapping! Great win for Azevedo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Inacio Azevedo!
Inacio Azevedo retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Inacio Azevedo gave a big smile as he said 'Outra defesa vamos embora! Obrigado ao meu ginásio, gerente, família e fãs. Thanks to LAFC for opportunity again and fans.Vamos embora!'.
The defeated Bill Goldberg had this to say: 'Rrrrrrrttttrttr'. |
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Event:
LAFC 25
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Limbtwister decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Limbtwister seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azevedo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Limbtwister's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Limbtwister is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azevedo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Azevedo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Limbtwister. Oh but Azevedo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Limbtwister goes limp - he's gone! Azevedo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Inacio Azevedo!
Inacio Azevedo is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Inacio Azevedo gave a big smile as he said 'Obrigado fãs, família e time! Isso é para você, campeão do LAFC. Thank you LAFC for opportunity and fans!'.
Lazerus Limbtwister was interviewed post fight and said 'Pretty sure he jammed his finger in my butthole, what a cheater!!!'. |
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Event:
LAFC Fight Night: Christmas Ev
Date: Dec 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Limbtwister shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Azevedo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Azevedo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Limbtwister is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Limbtwister avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Azevedo has his foot on Limbtwister's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Limbtwister works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Azevedo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Limbtwister is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Limbtwister works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Limbtwister wants to pass the guard but Azevedo is defending well.
Limbtwister really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azevedo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Limbtwister is looking for a kimura but Azevedo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Limbtwister to get the leverage. #SUB#
Azevedo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Limbtwister slips a nice elbow through Azevedo's hands, connecting with Azevedo's forehead.#T1#
Limbtwister trying to control the action but Azevedo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Limbtwister is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Limbtwister not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Limbtwister is working for a kimura but Azevedo is defending it quite comfortably.
Azevedo wants to get back to full guard.
Limbtwister passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Azevedo! #SUB2#
Limbtwister moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Azevedo has worked his arm free - good work by Azevedo!
#T2#
Azevedo is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Limbtwister looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Azevedo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Limbtwister is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Azevedo has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Azevedo tries to buck Limbtwister off but Limbtwister is having none of it.
My spies in PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB inform me that Limbtwister has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Azevedo looks to move to half guard but instead Limbtwister has passed into mount! Damn!
Azevedo is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Limbtwister moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Azevedo has worked his arm free - good work by Azevedo!
Azevedo is looking to regain half guard here but Limbtwister keeps moving and retains side control.
Limbtwister advances to full mount.
Azevedo can't escape the position.
#T4#
Limbtwister wants to control the pace but Azevedo is squirming around nicely.
Azevedo is trying to reverse the position but instead Limbtwister has taken his back - oops!
Azevedo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Azevedo is trying to reverse the position but instead Limbtwister has taken his back - oops!
Azevedo is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Limbtwister is working for a rear naked choke. Azevedo is not defending it well and Limbtwister has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Azevedo refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Azevedo's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lazerus Limbtwister!
Lazerus Limbtwister is the new middleweight champion!
Lazerus Limbtwister took some time post fight to say the following; 'Breaking bones and taking names.'. |
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Event:
LAFC 16
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
A jab from Spangler finds it's way through Azevedo's defenses.
Spangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spangler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Azevedo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Azevedo takes one on the button.
Spangler scores with a jab.
Spangler connects with a jab.
Spangler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spangler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Azevedo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spangler's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spangler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Azevedo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Azevedo wants to work for an arm triangle but Spangler 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.
Spangler wants to control but Azevedo is keeping busy.
#T1#
Azevedo prevents Spangler from improving his position.
Spangler trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Azevedo is working for a submission of some sort.
Spangler wants to control but Azevedo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Azevedo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Spangler could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Azevedo has cracked it and Spangler is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Azevedo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Inacio Azevedo!
Inacio Azevedo retains his middleweight title!
Inacio Azevedo made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Obrigado fãs, família e time! Isso é para você, campeão do LAFC. Thank you LAFC for opportunity and fans!'.
Nick Spangler was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back for your soul'. |
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Event:
LAFC 11
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Dallman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dallman showed some decent athleticism there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dallman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back.
Dallman not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back.
Dallman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azevedo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Azevedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Azevedo is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Dallman is tapping! Great win for Azevedo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Inacio Azevedo!
Inacio Azevedo is the new middleweight champion!
Inacio Azevedo took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Obrigado fãs, família e time! Isso é para você, campeão do LAFC. Thank you LAFC for opportunity and fans!'.
Billy Dallman spoke after the fight, saying 'That was bullshit mane! He knows I was winnin' tha fight! That fight was mine! Listen 'ere buddy, this ain't over! If I gotta take this one outside I will!'. |
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Event:
LAFC 6 Jackson vs Aurelius
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Killstrike!
A chopping leg kick lands by Killstrike.
Killstrike seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Killstrike cracks Azevedo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Killstrike scores with a hook.
Killstrike scores with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Killstrike.
Killstrike connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Killstrike.
Azevedo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Killstrike defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo blocks a head kick by Killstrike.
Killstrike scores with a nice head shot.
Killstrike's corner calls for a 1-2. Killstrike obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Killstrike lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Killstrike misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Killstrike connects with a crisp jab.
Azevedo moves forwards but Killstrike connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Azevedo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Killstrike.
Killstrike connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Killstrike cracks Azevedo with an open hand slap.
Killstrike lands with a kick to the temple. Azevedo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Killstrike is looking to slow Azevedo down with leg kicks.
Killstrike is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That kick from Killstrike tenderised Azevedo's leg. Azevedo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Killstrike jabs Azevedo right on the nose. Azevedo blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killstrike scores with a three punch combo!
Azevedo staying out of range there.
Killstrike works the jab nicely.#T2#
Azevedo avoids the head kick by Killstrike.
Killstrike clobbers Azevedo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Killstrike tries a head kick but it misses.
Azevedo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Azevedo ducks under a wild hook from Killstrike.
Azevedo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Killstrike lands a nice leg kick that just misses Azevedo's sensitive parts.
Azevedo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Azevedo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Killstrike misses the shot to the body.
Azevedo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab lands there for Killstrike.
Killstrike lands a glancing blow to the side of Azevedo's head.
Killstrike lands a jab to the nose.
Killstrike misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Azevedo counters with a shoot takedown. Killstrike fights it but they end up in guard.
Killstrike is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Azevedo dives into side control.
Killstrike is breathing heavily.#REVR#
Killstrike is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB2#
Azevedo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Killstrike is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Azevedo yanks on the arm and Killstrike is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Azevedo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Inacio Azevedo!
Inacio Azevedo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
LAFC 4 Shewmaker vs St Pierre
Date: Sep 08, 2021 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Reese. #TD2#
Reese closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Azevedo quickly recovers to half guard.
Reese lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Azevedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Azevedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reese pulls his head out easily.
Reese performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Azevedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reese pulls his head out easily.
Reese really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azevedo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Azevedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reese pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back.
Azevedo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Azevedo is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Reese is tapping! Great win for Azevedo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Inacio Azevedo!
An out of breath Inacio Azevedo 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:
SMASH: Lesnar vs Ike
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Sonnenberg closes the distance and clinches.
Azevedo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sonnenberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Azevedo wants a takedown.
Sonnenberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Azevedo controls his hands.
Azevedo is trying to drag Sonnenberg to the mat but Sonnenberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chael Sonnenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inacio Azevedo.
Sonnenberg stalling the fight.
Azevedo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sonnenberg has a couple of punches blocked by Azevedo.
Sonnenberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azevedo has Sonnenberg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sonnenberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sonnenberg is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Azevedo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sonnenberg prevents it.
Sonnenberg prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Azevedo can't get the takedown.
Sonnenberg misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Azevedo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Azevedo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sonnenberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sonnenberg is pressed up against the cage. Azevedo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sonnenberg down to the mat. Sonnenberg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Sonnenberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Azevedo!
Azevedo is looking to regain half guard here but Sonnenberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Sonnenberg scoring with punches and elbows.
Azevedo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Azevedo is not content to let Sonnenberg control the position.
Sonnenberg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Azevedo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Azevedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Sonnenberg wants to take a breather but Azevedo is having none of it.
Azevedo won't allow Sonnenberg to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Azevedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Azevedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sonnenberg pulls his head out easily.
Sonnenberg wants to take a breather but Azevedo is having none of it.
Sonnenberg tries to pass to full mount but Azevedo defends it. #T3##SUB2#
Azevedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sonnenberg pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Azevedo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Azevedo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sonnenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Azevedo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Azevedo tries to get to full guard but Sonnenberg has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Azevedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sonnenberg pulls his head out easily.
Sonnenberg wants to stand up but Azevedo is controlling the position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sonnenberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Azevedo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Azevedo actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sonnenberg in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Sonnenberg there.
Azevedo is staying active underneath Sonnenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Azevedo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Azevedo actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Sonnenberg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sonnenberg misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Sonnenberg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Azevedo was covering up waiting for the punch and Sonnenberg finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Sonnenberg is posturing up here but Azevedo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sonnenberg tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sonnenberg has to tap! Slick submission there by Azevedo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Inacio Azevedo!
Inacio Azevedo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Azevedo is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Azevedo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Azevedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control the action but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
Gracie controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Azevedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Azevedo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Gracie is keen to just control but Azevedo is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Azevedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Azevedo with the active half guard here but Gracie passes nicely into side control.
Azevedo looks winded!
Azevedo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gracie controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie working the head with strikes.
Gracie takes a little break here. Azevedo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Azevedo is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Gracie trying to control the position but Azevedo is working away.
Azevedo is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Azevedo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow.
Azevedo is trying to improve his position.
Gracie cracks Azevedo with a big right hand but Azevedo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Azevedo taking a bit of punishment here - Gracie scoring with strikes.
Gracie scores with punches from side control.
Azevedo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Azevedo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Azevedo is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Azevedo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Azevedo is trying to improve his position.
Gracie trying to control the action but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
Azevedo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Azevedo is defending well.
Azevedo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azevedo keeps working. #SUB2#
Azevedo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Gracie there. #SUB2#
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Azevedo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Azevedo is defending the position. #SUB2#
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back.
Azevedo is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Azevedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Azevedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azevedo keeps working.
Azevedo tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie winds up and cracks Azevedo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azevedo keeps working. #SUB2#
Azevedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Azevedo won't allow it.
Gracie 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.
James Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie working over Azevedo with some ground and pound. Azevedo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Azevedo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie not doing much here.
Gracie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azevedo can do to turn this around?
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
James Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Azevedo's guard.#SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azevedo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Azevedo's legs - danger averted.
Gracie trying to control but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
Azevedo has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Azevedo looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Azevedo keeps moving.
Azevedo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Gracie content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Azevedo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Azevedo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Azevedo keeps moving. #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.
Gracie stands up over Azevedo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Azevedo's guard.
Azevedo won't allow Gracie to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Azevedo actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie slips a nice elbow through Azevedo's hands, connecting with Azevedo's forehead.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Azevedo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Azevedo for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Azevedo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Azevedo is working away.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Azevedo is defending the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Inacio Azevedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Azevedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Azevedo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Azevedo.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
James Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Gracie! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Vieira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vieira lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Azevedo working for a triangle but Vieira defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Azevedo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Azevedo keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Vieira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vieira throwing strikes but missing.
Azevedo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vieira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Azevedo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vieira won't allow Azevedo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Azevedo is looking for a triangle but Vieira pushes his legs off easily.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Vieira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Azevedo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vieira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Azevedo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Azevedo keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Vieira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Azevedo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Azevedo has his foot on Vieira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vieira works his way back into a safe position though.
Azevedo looks winded!
Vieira trying to control but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Azevedo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vieira defends it easily.#T2#
Vieira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vieira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vieira stands and throws Azevedo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Azevedo is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Vieira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vieira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Azevedo is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Vieira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Azevedo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Azevedo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Azevedo stops Vieira from getting back to his feet.
#T3##SUB2#
Azevedo 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.
#SUB2#
Azevedo seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Azevedo is trying to work for a kimura but Vieira is defending well.
#SUB2#
Azevedo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Vieira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Vieira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azevedo pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Vieira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azevedo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Vieira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Azevedo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Azevedo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vieira sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Azevedo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vieira is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Inacio Azevedo!
Inacio Azevedo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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