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Event:
Nfld FN 5
Date: May 26, 2022 |
#R1# Figueira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2# Donkur shoots in and bounces Figueira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Donkur landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2# Donkur thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Figueira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Figueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Donkur's guard. #REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Donkur wants to sweep here but Figueira controlling him for the moment. Donkur controlling Figueira's posture. Donkur bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Figueira's guard. #REVB##T1##SUB# Figueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Donkur trying to control the position from guard on top but Figueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Donkur thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Donkur postures up in Figueira's guard and throws a big left but Figueira blocks it. Donkur postures up and lands a big shot to Figueira's brow. Donkur being controlled here momentarily. Figueira looking to control.
#T2##SUB2# Donkur drops back looking for a leg! Figueira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Figueira manages to kick Donkur off! Donkur jumps back into Figueira's guard. Figueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Donkur drops back looking for a leg! Figueira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Figueira manages to kick Donkur off! Donkur jumps back into Figueira's guard. Donkur content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Donkur stands and throws Figueira's legs to the side, diving into side control. Figueira struggling a bit here. Figueira takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3# Figueira is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Donkur has hold of Figueira's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Figueira seems comfortable defending it but Donkur has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Figueira is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Figueira is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Donkur couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kong Donkur! In defeat, Mauricio Figueira stepped up to the mic, saying 'Meu oponente lutou bem essa noite,voltarei mais preparado na próxima luta e sairei vencedor'. |
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Event:
Nfld 13
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1# Figueira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Figueira throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.#CL# Diaz pushes Figueira up against the cage in a clinch. Figueira is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage. Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Figueira after a bit of a struggle. Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Figueira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Figueira tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position. #TD# Diaz has picked Figueira up - he's going for a ride! Diaz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB# Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Figueira defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Diaz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Figueira defend it? Diaz steps over the head and cranks it - Figueira is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hick Diaz! A relieved looking Hick Diaz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. In defeat, Mauricio Figueira stepped up to the mic, saying 'Meu oponente lutou bem essa noite,voltarei mais preparado na próxima luta e sairei vencedor'. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 1
Date: Apr 14, 2022 |
#R1# Figueira misses with a series of wild punches.
Mada is looking for a counter combo. Figueira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mada doesn't seem bothered though. Figueira tries to bum rush Mada with a series of wild strikes but Mada uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Mada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Figueira.
Mada attempts a counter takedown but Figueira avoids it well and moves away. Figueira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mada drops down looking for a counter takedown but Figueira sprawls and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Figueira scores with a nice right hand.
Figueira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mada momentarily.
Figueira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Some wild striking there from Figueira.
#T1# Mada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#Mada is rocked! Mada is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Figueira just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Mada has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mauricio Figueira! Gajah Mada was interviewed post fight and said 'World please forgive Me'. |
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Event:
Money - Additional - #3
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1# Figueira throws a right hand that Daan ducks under and follows up with a left that Daan also avoids with ease. Figueira throws a series of punches but Daan avoids them all with ease. Daan throws a hook but Figueira avoids it easily. Figueira stalks Daan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Daan's face. Daan staggers backwards, shaken. Daan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Figueira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daan circles away quickly and effectively. Daan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Figueira takes one on the button. A jab from Daan finds it's way through Figueira's defenses. Mauricio Figueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Daan avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Daan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Figueira displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Daan throws a hook to the side of Figueira's head but Figueira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A shot to the body from Figueira misses and Daan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Figueira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daan. #CL2# Daan clinches. Daan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daan. Daan scores with an uppercut up the middle. Daan working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Figueira's face as he tries to break the clinch. Daan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Daan. Daan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Figueira's efforts to push away. Daan lands a body punch in the clinch. Daan lands a body punch. Figueira stalling against the cage.
Daan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Figueira fails to land. Figueira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Daan prevents Figueira from breaking the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daan. Figueira blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Daan lands with a light punch inside. Daan lands with a short head shot on the inside. Figueira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daan working aggressively here.
Daan misses with some punches.
Daan misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short right hand to the side of the head by Daan. A head punch on the inside from Daan fails to land. A short left from Daan. Daan lands on the inside with an uppercut. Daan lands with a short head shot on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Figueira. Figueira can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Daan.
Figueira blocks an uppercut.
Daan misses with some punches.
Figueira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daan working aggressively here.
Figueira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3# A short right hand to the side of the head by Daan. Figueira blocking some punches.
A short right from Daan on the inside. Daan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Figueiras head. Figueira tries to circle away but Daan has him pinned against the cage. Figueira misses with a punch to the body.
Daan misses with some punches.
Daan throws a head punch that misses. Nice body punch from Figueira - that landed with a thud.
Figueira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Daan. Daan scores with a nice hook to the head. Daan has a couple of punches blocked by Figueira.
Figueira swings wildly with an uppercut but Daan uses good head movement to avoid it. Daan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Figueira backwards. Good body shot from Figueira.
Figueira looking to stall.
#T4# Figueira is looking to break free of the clinch but Daan has double underhooks. Figueira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daan throws a punch but it's blocked by Figueira. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Daan lands a hook to the side of the head. Daan lands a hook to the side of the head. Figueira has Daan pushed against the cage. Daan misses with a short punch on the inside. Daan swings wildly with an uppercut but Figueira uses good head movement to avoid it. Figueira is looking to break free of the clinch but Daan has double underhooks. Nice body punch from Figueira - that landed with a thud.
Daan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Figueira. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Daan misses with a short punch on the inside. Figueira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Daan misses with a short punch on the inside. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Daan dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# No joy there for Figueira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Figueira fails to land with a series of punches.
Figueira walks into a straight right hand from Daan. Daan throws an overhand right that lands on Figueira's shoulder, as Figueira tries to avoid the shot. Some wild striking there from Figueira.
Daan throws a shot from downtown. Figueira moves away and avoids it. Daan slips a jab and a cross from Figueira.
Figueira dips to his left and cracks Daan with an uppercut! Figueira misses with a wild combination.
Mauricio Figueira is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daan lands a jab to the head.
Daan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Figueira walks straight into a right hand from Daan - that's dropped him! Daan jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Figueira from any more punishment! Figueira complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Levi Daan! Our winner, Levi Daan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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