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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Figueiredo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Figueiredo.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bean misses with a body shot
enabling Figueiredo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick there by Figueiredo.
Figueiredo fails with the takedown
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
Figueiredo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bean sprawls well. Bean wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Figueiredo gets slowly back to his feet.
Mr Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Figueiredo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean jabs Figueiredo right on the nose. Figueiredo blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Bean misses with a body shot.
Figueiredo throws a hook but Bean avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Figueiredo - that will leave a mark!
Figueiredo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bean.
Figueiredo tries for a takedown but Bean circles away easily
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Figueiredo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Figueiredo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Figueiredo wants to clinch up but Bean keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Bean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Figueiredo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bean manages to avoid it.
Figueiredo tries a head kick but it misses.
Figueiredo looks winded!
Figueiredo fails with a takedown attempt.
Matheus Figueiredo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean lands a slapping body shot.
Bean lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Bean scores with a jab.
Figueiredo misses with a takedown
and Bean counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Figueiredo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice cross by Bean.
Figueiredo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Figueiredo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Figueiredo shoots in for a double leg but Bean sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Bean misses the target.
Bean scores with a crisp jab that stopped Figueiredo in his tracks.
Bean scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
Bean swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Figueiredo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figueiredo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bean lands an overhand right.
Figueiredo tries to clinch there but Bean circles away.
Figueiredo tries to close the distance and clinch but Bean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mr Bean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Figueiredo drops his hands momentarily and Bean takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Figueiredo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Figueiredo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bean is fending him off so far but Figueiredo persists. Nope, Bean circles away and we're back to standing.
Bean appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Figueiredo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Bean dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Figueiredo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Figueiredo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bean as he avoids it easily.
Figueiredo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bean.#TD2#
Figueiredo looking to score a takedown here. Bean is defending well but Figueiredo drives through and ends up in Bean's guard.
Bean is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueiredo won't allow Bean to sweep him here.
Bean trying to keep a closed guard but Figueiredo is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figueiredo wants to stand but Bean is controlling his posture from full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Figueiredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Figueiredo is breathing heavily.
Bean looks to throw the jab but Figueiredo is out of range.
Bean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bean looks to land a combination. Figueiredo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Figueiredo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bean slaps away a takedown attempt from Figueiredo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bean lunges at Figueiredo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Figueiredo's hand.
Figueiredo misses with a takedown attempt
and Bean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mr Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Figueiredo.
The crowd cheers as Bean lands an impressive looking overhand right. Figueiredo doesn't seem phased though.
Figueiredo takes one on the button.
Figueiredo misses with a head kick.
Bean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Figueiredo lands with a kick to the temple. Bean shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bean lands a glancing blow to the side of Figueiredo's head.
A left lands for Bean.
Bean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bean scores with a crisp jab that stopped Figueiredo in his tracks.
Bean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Figueiredo.
Figueiredo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Figueiredo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bean.
Figueiredo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Figueiredo fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Bean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Figueiredo walks into a stiff left hand from Bean.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figueiredo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bean.
Figueiredo throws a counter combo.
Figueiredo shoots and misses
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
Figueiredo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bean lands a jab to the nose.
Bean lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Bean dominated that second round.
That's time! Bean'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#
Figueiredo takes one on the button.
Figueiredo with a nice cross.
Figueiredo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mr Bean is winning the standup battle so far.
Figueiredo wants to clinch
and Figueiredo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bean works Figueiredo's body with a nice hook.
Bean tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueiredo dives in and grabs Bean's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bean pushes down on Figueiredo's head and hops out.
Bean was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Figueiredo can do to turn this around?
Figueiredo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Figueiredo tries to close the distance and clinch but Bean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bean lands with an uppercut that bounces Figueiredo off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Bean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Figueiredo.
Nice uppercut there from Bean.
Bean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Figueiredo fails with the takedown.
Mr Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Figueiredo.
Bean lands a slapping body shot.
Bean bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Figueiredo's head.#T2#
Figueiredo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Figueiredo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Figueiredo has his takedown stuffed
and Figueiredo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bean scores with a nice strike.
Figueiredo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bean as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Figueiredo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Figueiredo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bean connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Figueiredo scrambles back to his feet.
Bean connects with a good right hand that stumbles Figueiredo. Figueiredo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Bean lands with a cross.
Bean tests Figueiredo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bean scores with a nice head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bean.
Bean throws a shot to the body.
Figueiredo walks into a left hand.
Matheus Figueiredo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Figueiredo walks into a jab.
Figueiredo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Figueiredo there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Figueiredo darts in trying to clinch
and Figueiredo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mr Bean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bean darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice takedown defense from Bean. No joy for Figueiredo on that attempt.
Figueiredo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bean moves into range and connects with a jab.
Figueiredo with a poor takedown
enabling Bean to counter with a crisp jab.
Bean connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Bean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bean, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Bean! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Figueiredo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Figueiredo is looking to clinch but Stevenson Jr is avoiding it.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Figueiredo slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Figueiredo drags the fight down to the ground.
Figueiredo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevenson Jr is one step ahead there.
Stevenson Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Figueiredo is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Figueiredo.
Stevenson Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Figueiredo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stevenson Jr preventing the sweep.
Stevenson Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Figueiredo pulls Stevenson Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Stevenson Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Figueiredo wants to sweep here but Stevenson Jr controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Figueiredo rushes Stevenson Jr and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Figueiredo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Figueiredo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stevenson Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Matheus Figueiredo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Figueiredo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stevenson Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Figueiredo really felt that one!
A low kick lands for Stevenson Jr.
Figueiredo misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevenson Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Figueiredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Figueiredo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevenson Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Figueiredo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stevenson Jr misses with the combination.
Figueiredo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stevenson Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Figueiredo is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Figueiredo rushes Stevenson Jr and presses him up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Stevenson Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Figueiredo has Stevenson Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Stevenson Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Figueiredo goes for a takedown attempt but Stevenson Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Figueiredo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stevenson Jr defends well and Figueiredo ends up having to push Stevenson Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stevenson Jr tries to circle away but Figueiredo has him pinned against the cage.
Stevenson Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Figueiredo won't allow it.
Stevenson Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stevenson Jr tries to break the clinch but Figueiredo is controlling the position.
Stevenson Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Figueiredo has double underhooks. #T4#
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.
Figueiredo can't break the clinch.
Figueiredo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stevenson Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Figueiredo looking to stall.
Figueiredo keeps control of Stevenson Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevenson Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stevenson Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Figueiredo has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Stevenson Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stevenson Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Figueiredo.
Stevenson Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stevenson Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Figueiredo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stevenson Jr counters with a series of strikes. Figueiredo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Figueiredo dodges the punch combination from Stevenson Jr.
Figueiredo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson Jr thows a body kick. Figueiredo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stevenson Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Figueiredo's head.#T1#
Figueiredo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevenson Jr's waist but Stevenson Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Figueiredo off to one side.
A shot to the body from Figueiredo misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Figueiredo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevenson Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Figueiredo is looking to clinch.
Stevenson Jr looks to land a combination but Figueiredo avoids it well.
Figueiredo is looking to counter the offense by Stevenson Jr and move into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Stevenson Jr.
Figueiredo misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Figueiredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figueiredo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stevenson Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Figueiredo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Figueiredo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T2#
Stevenson Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stevenson Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Figueiredo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figueiredo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stevenson Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Figueiredo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stevenson Jr swinging wildly here.
Figueiredo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sean Stevenson Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevenson Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevenson Jr looks to land a combination. Figueiredo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Stevenson Jr feints and then cracks Figueiredo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Figueiredo down.
Figueiredo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Figueiredo tries to clinch but Stevenson Jr moves away
and Stevenson Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Figueiredo shrugs it off.
Stevenson Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Stevenson Jr.
Stevenson Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Figueiredo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stevenson Jr counters with a series of strikes. Figueiredo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stevenson Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stevenson Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Figueiredo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stevenson Jr sprawls and moves away.
Stevenson Jr works over Figueiredo's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figueiredo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevenson Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
Figueiredo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stevenson Jr defends well and Figueiredo ends up having to push Stevenson Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stevenson Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Stevenson Jr is trying to force a seperation but Figueiredo has the dominant position.
Stevenson Jr is trying to push Figueiredo away but Figueiredo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stevenson Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Stevenson Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stevenson Jr is trying to force a seperation but Figueiredo has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Stevenson Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stevenson Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Figueiredo takes a step back to recover.
Figueiredo misses with a combination
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Figueiredo backing up. Figueiredo nods at Stevenson Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Figueiredo dives in for a single leg takedown but Stevenson Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stevenson Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Figueiredo tries to pull guard but Stevenson Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Figueiredo gets control of Stevenson Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Figueiredo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Figueiredo has a closed guard, preventing Stevenson Jr from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueiredo is adopting a defensive guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Figueiredo trying to keep a closed guard but Stevenson Jr is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Stevenson Jr won't allow Figueiredo to sweep him here.
Stevenson Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Figueiredo is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Figueiredo's guard.
Stevenson Jr postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stevenson Jr looks to land a combination. Figueiredo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stevenson Jr. Figueiredo shrugs it off though.
Nice body kick from Stevenson Jr.
Figueiredo fails with the takedown
and Stevenson Jr counters with a big head kick but Figueiredo shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Figueiredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Figueiredo wants to clinch
and Stevenson Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevenson Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stevenson Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figueiredo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stevenson Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Stevenson Jr throws a series of punches but Figueiredo moves out of range.
Sean Stevenson Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevenson Jr throws a nice head kick!
Stevenson Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stevenson Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stevenson Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Figueiredo.
Figueiredo thumps Stevenson Jr with a low kick.
Stevenson Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Figueiredo. Figueiredo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Figueiredo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stevenson Jr counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Stevenson Jr thows a body kick. Figueiredo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A good leg kick by Stevenson Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Figueiredo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Figueiredo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stevenson Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Figueiredo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stevenson Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Figueiredo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevenson Jr.
Matheus Figueiredo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevenson Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Stevenson Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stevenson Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Stevenson Jr!
In his post fight interview, Sean Stevenson Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Sao Paulo
Date: Jun 20, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Figueiredo gets tackled into the ropes by Strong . Strong maintains the clinch.
Strong missing with knees to the body.
Figueiredo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Figueiredo has had enough of the clinch but Strong keeps him there for the moment.
Strong scores with a shoulder strike.
Figueiredo working hard to break the clinch.
Figueiredo is looking to break free of the clinch but Strong has double underhooks.
Figueiredo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Figueiredo tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Figueiredo back against the ropes.
Strong prevents a body shot from Figueiredo.
Strong throws a punch but it's blocked by Figueiredo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Figueiredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Strong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Matheus Figueiredo has been cut.
Figueiredo blocks a body shot from Strong . #BC#
Figueiredo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Figueiredo keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Figueiredo instigates a clinch.
Strong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Figueiredo avoids it.
Strong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Strong fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Strong fails to land.
Strong scores a nice knee to the body.
Strong tries to land knees in the clinch but Figueiredo avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Figueiredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Strong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Strong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Figueiredo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Figueiredo avoids it by throwing Strong back against the ropes. #T2#
Strong misses with the head strike.
Figueiredo stalling in the clinch but Strong improves position.
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Figueiredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Figueiredo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figueiredo wants to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Strong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Figueiredo - the referee stops the clock and Strong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Figueiredo. Strong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Strong moves into range and clinches up with Figueiredo.
Strong missing with knees to the body.
Figueiredo pushes Strong back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Figueiredo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Strong .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matheus Figueiredo's cut.
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##CL2#
Strong closes the distance and pushes Figueiredo back into the ropes.
Strong throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Figueiredo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Figueiredo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strong circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Figueiredo has closed the distance and engaged Strong in a clinch.
#BC#
Figueiredo manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Strong clinches.
Strong misses with a punch to the body.
Strong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Figueiredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Figueiredo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueiredo tries to close the distance and clinch but Strong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Figueiredo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Figueiredo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Figueiredo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strong moves in looking to clinch but Figueiredo pushes him off.#CL2#
Strong moves into the clinch.#T1#
Strong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Strong .
Strong tries a knee to the head but Figueiredo blocks it.
#BC#
Figueiredo manages to break the clinch.
Matheus Figueiredo is winning the standup battle so far.
Figueiredo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Figueiredo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Figueiredo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strong tries to clinch up.
Figueiredo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Strong manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Strong clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Figueiredo.
Figueiredo is looking to control Strong 's arms but Strong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Figueiredo has his back to the ropes. #BC#
Figueiredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Figueiredo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Figueiredo tries to clinch up.#T2#
Figueiredo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Strong drives through and clinches with Figueiredo against the ropes.
#BC#
Figueiredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Strong closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong misses with a knee strike.
Figueiredo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strong as Figueiredo tries to tie him up.
Figueiredo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Figueiredo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strong misses with a knee strike.
Figueiredo is trying to break the clinch but Strong has him pressed against the ropes.
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strong tries a knee to the head but Figueiredo blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Strong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matheus Figueiredo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Figueiredo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Strong gets a clinch.
Figueiredo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strong is keeping busy.
Clinton Strong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Figueiredo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Figueiredo tries to break free but Strong pushes him back against the ropes.
Figueiredo wants to get back to striking at distance but Strong won't allow it.
#BC#
Figueiredo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Strong rushes Figueiredo and presses him up against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Strong .
Strong working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueiredo avoiding damage as Strong throws knees to the body.
Figueiredo tries to circle away but Strong has him pinned against the ropes.
Strong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Figueiredo avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strong .
Clinton Strong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Figueiredo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strong struggles to land a body shot inside as Figueiredo controls his hands.
#BC#
Figueiredo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Figueiredo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Strong drives through and clinches with Figueiredo against the ropes.
Figueiredo tries to break free but Strong pushes him back against the ropes.
Strong lands a knee to the body.
Strong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Figueiredo blocks an elbow strike.
Figueiredo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Figueiredo blocks a body shot from Strong . #T2#
Strong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Strong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong tries to land knees in the clinch but Figueiredo avoids the damage to the body.
Strong scores with a shot to the side of Figueiredo's head.
Strong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Figueiredo or not.
Strong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figueiredo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strong is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Figueiredo fails to land.
Figueiredo can't break the clinch.
Strong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Strong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinton Strong ! |
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