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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Braga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Braga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McWrestler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Braga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McWrestler.
McWrestler throws out a counter right but Braga avoids it with no problem.
McWrestler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McWrestler with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McWrestler, as that shot connected.
Braga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Braga slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Braga.#CL2#
McWrestler closes the distance and pushes Braga back into the cage.
McWrestler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Braga backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Braga. #T1##TD2#
Braga is fighting off a takedown attempt but McWrestler is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Braga to the mat. Braga regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
McWrestler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McWrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Braga is retaining full guard.
Braga working a defensive guard here.
Braga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McWrestler connects with a couple of short punches.
Braga looking to hit a scissor sweep but McWrestler is one step ahead there.
McWrestler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McWrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McWrestler stopping the sweep attempt from Braga.#T2#
McWrestler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McWrestler is stalling in the full guard.
McWrestler scoring with some ground and pound.
McWrestler is pushing down on Braga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Braga is fighting to maintain full guard but McWrestler has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McWrestler lands a nice short elbow.
McWrestler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Braga defending well though.
McWrestler is taking a breather. Braga says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braga blocking the ground and pound attempt from McWrestler. #T3#
McWrestler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McWrestler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Braga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McWrestler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McWrestler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McWrestler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Still in half guard, McWrestler seems content to control.
Braga is pressing down on McWrestler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McWrestler sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Braga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Braga controls McWrestler momentarily but McWrestler frees himself. #T4#
McWrestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dude McWrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Braga moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McWrestler has a couple of punches blocked by Braga.
Braga can't get the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McWrestler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McWrestler scores with a punch to the head.
Braga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McWrestler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
McWrestler clinches up with Braga and pushes him back against the cage.
Braga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Braga is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McWrestler is defending well.
McWrestler digs a right hand into Braga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Braga's gas tank.
McWrestler misses with a body punch.
Braga is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McWrestler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McWrestler stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Braga blocking some punches.
McWrestler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McWrestler has a couple of punches blocked by Braga.
#T1#
McWrestler is stalling here.
McWrestler throws a punch but it's blocked by Braga.
McWrestler lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from McWrestler on the inside.
McWrestler lands with a short shot to the head.
Braga is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McWrestler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braga is looking to take this one to the mat.
McWrestler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Braga backwards.
McWrestler scores with a shot to the side of Braga's head.
McWrestler throws a head punch that misses.
Dude McWrestler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Braga wants a takedown.
McWrestler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
McWrestler stalling the fight.
McWrestler misses with a punch on the inside.
McWrestler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Braga's elbow.
McWrestler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Braga.
Braga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McWrestler stalling the fight.
McWrestler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McWrestler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McWrestler misses with a punch on the inside.
Braga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McWrestler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
McWrestler is pushing Braga up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McWrestler misses with a hook from the clinch.
McWrestler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McWrestler swings wildly with an uppercut but Braga uses good head movement to avoid it.
McWrestler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McWrestler is pushing Braga up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McWrestler has Braga pushed against the cage.
Come on McWrestler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dude McWrestler.
A slow jab from McWrestler misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - McWrestler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Braga walks into a stiff left hand from McWrestler.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut.
As McWrestler looks to move away, Braga throws a big counter combo but McWrestler just gets out of the way.
McWrestler throws a looping overhand right but Braga ducks down to avoid it.
Braga blocks a jab.
Braga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McWrestler connects with a right hand. Braga shakes it off.#TD2#
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McWrestler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braga is trying to escape the position but McWrestler is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Braga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
McWrestler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Braga's guard.
McWrestler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McWrestler working some strikes from top position.
McWrestler is working Braga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McWrestler is working Braga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#Braga is rocked!
McWrestler working some strikes from top position.
Oh Braga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McWrestler is in close to Braga's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McWrestler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McWrestler is in close to Braga's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McWrestler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McWrestler postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Braga covers up, he's hurt! McWrestler keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from McWrestler and the ref steps in to end the fight! McWrestler can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dude McWrestler!
A less than humble Dude McWrestler misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Braga defending well as Mohn loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Braga moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Braga lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braga sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Mohn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mohn controls Braga momentarily but Braga frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga wants to control from the top but Mohn keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohn is trying to keep Braga in close.
#T1#
Braga looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mohn keeping moving, preventing Braga from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Braga forces his way into half guard.
Braga is looking to take a break and control but Mohn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mohn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Braga.
Braga is thwarting Mohn's attempts to control the position.
Braga is looking to take a break and control but Mohn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Braga takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mohn is trying to control but can't.
Braga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mohn keeps working.
Mohn is in trouble now - Braga has advanced to mount!
Braga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mohn wants to hold on but Braga pushes him away.
Braga controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Braga lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Braga controlling the position easily from mount.
Mohn tries to hold on but Braga pushes him away.
Mohn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Braga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Braga tries to control but Mohn wriggling away.
Braga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mohn wants to control but Braga is having none of it.#SUB#
Braga working for a submission but Mohn is keeping him at bay. #T4#
Braga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mohn is working to get back to half guard.
Mohn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Braga working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Mohn looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Braga! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alberto Braga! |
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Event:
UCF 70: Kimura v Gordon
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Van Der Livery keeps the fight on the outside.
Braga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Der Livery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Van Der Livery.
Sloppy strikes from Van Der Livery. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Braga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Der Livery.
Braga staying out of range there.
Braga looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Der Livery is just out of range.#CL#
Van Der Livery tries to keep at a distance but Braga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Der Livery prevents a takedown attempt there.
Braga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Van Der Livery - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Braga changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Der Livery fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Van Der Livery throws a hook but Braga avoids it easily.
Braga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Van Der Livery misses with an uppercut.
Braga throws a series of punches but Van Der Livery moves out of range.
Braga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Der Livery.
Van Der Livery looks to throw the jab but Braga is out of range.
Van Der Livery misses with a looping left.
Van Der Livery misses with the combination.
Braga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van Der Livery looks winded!
Van Der Livery swats away the attempt to clinch by Braga.#CL#
Braga clinches up with Van Der Livery and pushes him back against the cage.
Braga tries for a takedown but Van Der Livery manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Braga is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Der Livery is defending well.#TD#
Braga turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Van Der Livery prevents Braga from improving position.
Braga works to advance to full mount. Van Der Livery defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Braga looking to secure an arm triangle but Van Der Livery defends it well.
Braga looking to control but Van Der Livery is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Braga there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Der Livery can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Van Der Livery defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Braga.
Van Der Livery keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Braga is working for a guillotine from mount but Van Der Livery frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Braga is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Van Der Livery can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T4##SUB#
Braga working for a submission but Van Der Livery is keeping him at bay.
Braga looking to control but Van Der Livery is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Van Der Livery defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Braga.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braga thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
Braga has hold of Van Der Livery's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Van Der Livery manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Braga dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Braga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Braga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Braga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Der Livery can do to turn this around?
Braga takes a swing at Van Der Livery's ribcage but misses.
Van Der Livery throws out a counter right but Braga avoids it with no problem.
Van Der Livery throws a nice looking combination but Braga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Der Livery tries to bum rush Braga with a series of wild strikes but Braga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Der Livery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Braga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Der Livery has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Braga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Van Der Livery can turn it around.
Braga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Der Livery gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Braga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Der Livery. #T1#
Van Der Livery is trying to push Braga away but Braga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Braga tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Der Livery shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braga throws a head punch that misses.
Braga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Der Livery smiles and moves away.
Van Der Livery throws a hook but Braga blocks it.
Van Der Livery works the jab nicely.
Braga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Der Livery.
Nice defenses there by Braga.
Van Der Livery looks to land a left hand but Braga moved out of range nicely.
Van Der Livery is breathing heavily.
Braga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Van Der Livery. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Der Livery.
Van Der Livery rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Braga counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Der Livery throws a series of punches but Braga moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Der Livery misses the target.
Braga is looking for a counter combo.
Braga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Der Livery.
A right-left combo lands from Van Der Livery.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Braga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Braga has Van Der Livery pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Braga jumps guard and drags Van Der Livery to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Braga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Der Livery defends well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Braga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Braga wants to control from the top but Van Der Livery keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Braga advances to half guard.
Van Der Livery is not content to let Braga control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Braga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alberto Braga will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Van Der Livery looks to score with a jab to the body but Braga is just out of range.
Ford Van Der Livery seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Braga throws a series of punches but Van Der Livery avoids them all with ease.
Van Der Livery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Braga.
Nice uppercut there from Van Der Livery.
Van Der Livery lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Van Der Livery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Braga is looking to counter punch.
Braga avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Braga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Van Der Livery getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Der Livery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Der Livery swings for the body but Braga moves out of range.
Braga is looking to clinch.
Braga doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Der Livery circles away.
#T1#
Braga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Der Livery looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Der Livery avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Van Der Livery releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Braga loads up on a big right hand but Van Der Livery slips the punch.
Braga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alberto Braga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Der Livery misses with a left hand
and Braga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Van Der Livery.
Braga throws a leg kick which misses Van Der Livery's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Der Livery tries to avoid it.
Braga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Braga throws the left hand but Van Der Livery avoids the punch easily.
Braga tries to clinch but Van Der Livery is having none of it.
Braga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Der Livery throws the left hand but Braga avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Braga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Braga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Der Livery is fending him off so far but Braga persists. Nope, Van Der Livery circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Van Der Livery displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Van Der Livery misses with a left hand
and Braga counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Der Livery looks to throw the jab but Braga is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braga takes a swing at Van Der Livery's ribcage but misses.
Van Der Livery throws a nice looking combination but Braga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Braga is working for takedown but Van Der Livery is calmly controlling the position for now.
Van Der Livery controlling the action here for a moment.
Braga has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Der Livery is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Braga wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Der Livery manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Braga is trying to pull guard but Van Der Livery turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Van Der Livery's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Braga wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Der Livery is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Braga jumps into guard, dragging Van Der Livery to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Braga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Der Livery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB#
Braga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Der Livery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ford Van Der Livery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Braga wants to improve his position but instead Van Der Livery has moved into half guard.
Braga moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ford Van Der Livery.
I think Braga has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ford Van Der Livery!
A very excited looking Ford Van Der Livery made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
UCF 62: Hunter v Almeda
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Braga wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Braga misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Braga controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Braga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Braga!#REVR#
Braga trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking to control.
Braga trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Braga stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Braga from controlling successfully.
Jackson seems keen to control Braga's posture.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Braga from controlling successfully.
Braga pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Braga is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Braga manages to pass to mount!
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Braga. What's that going to do exactly? #SUB#
Braga swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alberto Braga! |
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Event:
UCF 55: Hunter v Cabrazzi
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Payakaroon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Braga on the side of the head.
Braga misses with a wild body shot.
Braga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payakaroon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payakaroon throws a low kick but Braga avoids it.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Braga moved away.
Payakaroon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Braga throws a big counter combination but Payakaroon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Payakaroon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Braga tries to score with a low kick but Payakaroon moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga throws the left hand but Payakaroon avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Braga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Payakaroon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Payakaroon misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon gets through Braga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Braga's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Payakaroon lands with a short shot to the head.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Payakaroon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Braga is looking to control Payakaroon's arms but Payakaroon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Braga has his back to the cage.
Payakaroon is leaning against Braga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Braga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Payakaroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Braga uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Payakaroon.
Braga is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Payakaroon is defending well.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon misses with the head strike.
A short right from Payakaroon.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands a shoulder strike.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Braga.
Payakaroon tries a body shot but Braga blocks it.
Payakaroon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Braga takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Payakaroon lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Braga is rocked!
A short right from Payakaroon on the inside.
Oh Braga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Payakaroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Braga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Braga blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon presses Braga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Braga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Payakaroon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Payakaroon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Braga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Payakaroon can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Braga being controlled against the cage.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Braga.
Payakaroon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon has a couple of punches blocked by Braga.
A bit of stalling here from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Braga.
Braga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Braga blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Braga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Braga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payakaroon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Braga.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon has a couple of punches blocked by Braga.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Braga.
Payakaroon lands a shot to the body.
Braga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
Payakaroon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Braga blocking some punches.
Braga seems to have got his legs back now.
Payakaroon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Braga's elbow. #T4#
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
Payakaroon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Braga.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon lands a big right hand that drops Braga! The killer instinct kicks in and Payakaroon finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Payakaroon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samart Payakaroon!
Samart Payakaroon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
UCF 43: Melps v Tavares
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Kimaheave has a takedown stuffed.
Braga stuffs the takedown attempt from Kimaheave. Kimaheave gets slowly back to his feet.
Kimaheave shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Braga as he avoids it easily.
Alberto Braga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Kimaheave.
Braga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Braga wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Kimaheave gets a double leg takedown into Braga's guard.
Braga manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kimaheave is defended easily by Braga.
Kimaheave fails with the takedown.
Kimaheave closes the distance and clinches up with Braga, looking for a takedown. Kimaheave pushes Braga against the cage but Braga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Braga is looking for a counter combo.
Braga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kimaheave shoots in but Braga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A quick step to the side and Braga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kimaheave looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Kimaheave gets tackled into the cage by Braga. Braga maintains the clinch. #T1##TD#
Braga has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kimaheave regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Kimaheave is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Braga defends well.#SUB2#
Kimaheave looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Braga passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Braga seems to be working for a kimura but Kimaheave defends the submission attempt.
Braga wants to take a breather but Kimaheave is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kimaheave looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kimaheave can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Kimaheave actively working from the bottom here.
Kimaheave wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Braga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Braga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimaheave does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kimaheave looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kimaheave actively working from the bottom here.
Braga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimaheave does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kimaheave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Braga is keen to just control but Kimaheave is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Kimaheave is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braga pulls his head out easily.
Kimaheave is refusing to be controlled, as Braga sits in half guard. #T3#
Braga is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kimaheave is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Kimaheave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Braga is keen to just control but Kimaheave is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Kimaheave looking for submissions off his back.
Braga trying to control from half guard but Kimaheave is working away.
Braga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Braga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kimaheave's head.
Braga is keen to just control but Kimaheave is a slippery customer.
Kimaheave blocking the ground and pound attempt from Braga. #SUB2#
Kimaheave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Braga trying to control the action but Kimaheave is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Kimaheave looking for submissions off his back.
Braga is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimaheave is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Braga wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimaheave is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Braga seems to be working for a kimura but Kimaheave defends the submission attempt.
Braga trying to control the action but Kimaheave is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Braga looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kimaheave looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Braga dominated that round.
That's time! Braga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kimaheave tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Braga swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from Braga misses.
Kimaheave darts in looking for a takedown but Braga gets double underhooks and turns Kimaheave into the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Braga misses its target.
Braga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kimaheave.
Kimaheave looks for a takedown but Braga sprawls well.
Alberto Braga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Kimaheave.
Nice sprawl there from Braga as Kimaheave shoots in.
A jab lands there for Braga.
Kimaheave goes for a double leg but Braga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Braga continues to drive forward.
It looked like Braga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kimaheave takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Braga looks to land a left hand but Kimaheave moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Braga has closed the distance and engaged Kimaheave in a clinch.
#TD#
Braga has Kimaheave pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Braga pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kimaheave tumbling to the mat - Braga dives into Kimaheave's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Kimaheave has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Braga is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kimaheave.#T1##SUB#
Braga in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kimaheave is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alberto Braga! |
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Event:
UCF 35: Nguyen v Smith
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Petchyindee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petchyindee with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Petchyindee drives through and clinches with Braga against the cage.
Petchyindee missing with knees to the body.
Petchyindee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Petchyindee effectively controlling the action here.
Petchyindee missing with knees to the body.
Petchyindee avoiding damage.
Petchyindee prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga avoids a wild elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee lands a damaging elbow.
Braga wants a takedown.
Braga is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Braga wants a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Petchyindee.
Braga goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petchyindee prevents it.
Braga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Braga has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Petchyindee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Petchyindee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Petchyindee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow over the top.
Braga blocks the elbow strike.
Braga takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Alberto Braga has been cut.
Petchyindee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Braga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Petchyindee.
Petchyindee lands an elbow just above Braga 's eye. #T2#
Petchyindee misses with an elbow over the top.
Petchyindee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Braga.
Braga avoids a wild elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee stalling in the clinch.
Petchyindee lands an elbow inside that Braga shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petchyindee controlling the action here for a moment.
Petchyindee is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Petchyindee's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Petchyindee controlling the action here for a moment.
Braga blocks an elbow strike from Petchyindee.
#T3#
Petchyindee lands a nice elbow.
Braga letting Petchyindee take a breather here.
Braga avoids the elbow strike from Petchyindee, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow over the top.
Braga avoids a wild elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee just leaning against Braga, taking a breather.
Braga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Petchyindee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Petchyindee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sagat Petchyindee.
Braga throws a lazy right hand but Petchyindee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Braga sets himself, and Petchyindee steps forward looking for the clinch! Braga avoids it this time.#T4#
Good work by Braga as he checks the leg kick.
Petchyindee connects with an inside leg kick.
Petchyindee misses with a head kick.
Petchyindee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sagat Petchyindee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Petchyindee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow over the top.
Petchyindee lands a nice elbow.
Braga blocks an elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Braga tries for a takedown but Petchyindee manages to get underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petchyindee lands an elbow just above Braga 's eye.
Petchyindee lands an elbow just above Braga 's eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sagat Petchyindee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Braga'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#
Braga gets tackled into the cage by Petchyindee. Petchyindee maintains the clinch.
Petchyindee lands a good knee to the midsection. Braga won't want to take too many of those.
Petchyindee lands a nice elbow. #ROC2#Braga is rocked!
Petchyindee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oh Braga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Petchyindee leaning against his opponent.
Petchyindee avoiding damage.
Braga seems to have got his legs back now.
Braga blocks an elbow strike.
Braga blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Petchyindee.
Braga is pressed against the cage. Petchyindee pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Braga! Two more big strikes from Petchyindee and Braga crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sagat Petchyindee!
A relieved looking Sagat Petchyindee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
UCF 19: Berishvili v Friberg
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Braga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tavistock.
Braga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tavistock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Braga tries to clinch there but Tavistock circles away.
Braga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavistock was well out of range. Poor timing from Braga.
Braga wants to clinch up but Tavistock keeps it at a distance.
Braga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tavistock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Braga avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Braga forces Tavistock back against the cage and clinches.
Tavistock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alberto Braga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Tavistock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavistock prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Tavistock lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tavistock throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Braga to regain full guard.
Tavistock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tavistock with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Tavistock postures up in Braga's guard and throws a big left but Braga blocks it.
Tavistock throws an elbow that misses. Braga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tavistock's guard. Nice move by Braga!#REVR##SUB#
Braga 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.
Tavistock wants to stand but Braga is controlling the position.
Braga stands and throws Tavistock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tavistock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Braga wants to control but Tavistock is keeping him busy.
Tavistock is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Braga is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Braga trying to control the position but Tavistock is working away. #T3#
Braga is really struggling to control Tavistock but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Braga looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tavistock wants to get back to his feet but Braga is dominant here and he's now got Tavistock's back!
Tavistock is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Braga off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Tavistock preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Braga. #SUB#
Tavistock is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Braga sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Tavistock has no choice but to tap and Braga jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alberto Braga! |
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Event:
UCF 9: Fontolan v Berishvili
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Nevemore lands a head kick!
Nevemore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Braga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Braga blocks a low kick nicely.
Braga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nevemore wants to clinch up but Braga keeps it at a distance.
Nevemore tries to land a front kick but Braga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Braga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Nevemore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Braga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nevemore throws a head kick that misses.
Braga blocks a head kick by Nevemore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevemore misses with a head kick.
Nevemore misses with a head kick.
Braga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nevemore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nevemore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Braga moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Nevemore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Braga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nevemore.
Braga avoids the head kick by Nevemore.
Braga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nevemore.
Nevemore throws a sloppy head kick and Braga moves out of range easily.
Nevemore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nevemore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Braga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Braga misses the target.
Aaron Nevemore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nevemore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nevemore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Braga's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nevemore throws a head kick that misses.
Nevemore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aaron Nevemore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Braga moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Braga has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nevemore uses from the top position.
Nevemore wants to stand but Braga is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Braga is trying to control the position but Nevemore postures up.
Nevemore looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SU#
Nevemore gets to his feet - Braga follows without any prompting.
Braga moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braga slips under a jab from Nevemore.
Nevemore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Braga unleashes a big counter combination but Nevemore bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nevemore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nevemore misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Braga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nevemore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Braga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nevemore throws a sloppy head kick and Braga moves out of range easily.
Braga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Nevemore clinches up with Braga and pushes him back against the cage.
Braga is working for takedown but Nevemore is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3##BC2#
Braga breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Nevemore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Nevemore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Braga fails to land the takedown.
Nevemore looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Nevemore pushes Braga up against the cage in a clinch.
Nevemore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Braga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nevemore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nevemore wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nevemore.
Nevemore working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Nevemore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nevemore fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Braga is out of range.
Nevemore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4#
Nevemore does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Braga unleashes a big counter combination but Nevemore bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Braga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC#Braga is rocked!#CL#
Nevemore darts in and clinches Braga up against the cage.
Braga is still on wobbly legs! Can Nevemore finish him?#BC#
Nevemore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Nevemore - that's a beauty! Braga is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Nevemore can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aaron Nevemore! |
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Event:
MMAH 104
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Braga misses the shot to the body.
Dick Twist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Dick Twist looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dick Twist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dick Twist postures up.
Dick Twist slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dick Twist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick Twist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Braga works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Dick Twist is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Dick Twist might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dick Twist works over Braga with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Braga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dick Twist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dick Twist not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dick Twist passes into half guard.
Dick Twist looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dick Twist lands a nice short elbow.
Braga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dick Twist keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Braga trying to hold on to Dick Twist's head to control him but Dick Twist postures up.
Well, if Dick Twist is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Dick Twist closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Braga to the mat! Braga manages to get full guard.
Dick Twist's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Braga tries to strike from the bottom.
Braga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dick Twist sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Let's hope that Dick Twist has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Dick Twist throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Braga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dick Twist is in Braga's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Ole Dick Twist dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Dick Twist bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Braga taking punishment in the form of punches.
A lull in the action here as Dick Twist stalls from top position.
Dick Twist working the ground and pound.
Dick Twist staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga tries to buck Dick Twist off but Dick Twist is having none of it.#T1#
Dick Twist in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dick Twist working the body and head with strikes.
The referee asks Dick Twist politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dick Twist prefers to stall for the moment though.
Braga can't do much from the bottom here.
Dick Twist has control of an arm but Braga manages to advance to Dick Twist's back!
I really don't envy Dick Twist right now.
Dick Twist trying to control the hands but Braga breaks the grip.
The Ole Dick Twist has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Dick Twist holding on to Braga's left wrist, preventing the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick Twist tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dick Twist wants to control but Braga is having none of it.
Braga tries to control but Dick Twist wriggling away.
Dick Twist doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Braga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dick Twist is looking to escape. #T3#
Dick Twist tries to hold on but Braga postures up.
Dick Twist regains half guard.
Dick Twist gets back to full guard.
Braga preventing the sweep.
Braga wants to pass the guard but Dick Twist is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Braga has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dick Twist to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Braga is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dick Twist pulls down on the head and he's put Braga to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). The Ole Dick Twist! |
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Event:
MMAH 96
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Braga stuffs the takedown attempt from Kurtovic. Kurtovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Kurtovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Braga slaps away a takedown attempt from Kurtovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Braga misses the target.
Braga cracks Kurtovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kurtovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Braga throws out the jab. #TD2#
Kurtovic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Braga to the mat! Braga manages to get full guard.
Kurtovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurtovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kurtovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Braga is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Braga has his feet on Kurtovic's thighs here. He's pushed Kurtovic off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kurtovic screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alberto Braga! |
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Event:
MMAH 84
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from O Healy.
O Healy shoots in but Braga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
O Healy swats away the attempt to clinch by Braga.
Braga misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Healy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Braga as he jumps to the side.
Alberto Braga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daithi O Healy.
Nice takedown defense from Braga. No joy for O Healy on that attempt. #T1#
O Healy circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Healy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Braga defends it well.
Braga doesn't manage to clinch there - O Healy circles away.
A punch lands to the side of O Healy 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Daithi O Healy has been cut.
Braga throws a hook to the side of O Healy's head but O Healy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Healy dives in for a single leg takedown but Braga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
O Healy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. O Healy showed some decent athleticism there.
Braga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Braga.
Braga controlling O Healy's posture. #T2#
Braga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
O Healy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Braga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
O Healy landing some decent shots from guard.
O Healy trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Healy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
O Healy wants to control from the top but Braga keeps moving.
O Healy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Braga pulls O Healy in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daithi O Healy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Healy on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Braga lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
O Healy dives in and scores a takedown into Braga's guard.
Braga kicks O Healy off and gets to his feet.
Braga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from O Healy.
O Healy fails with the takedown.
Braga throws a counter high kick but O Healy was just alert enough to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Healy.
O Healy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Braga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daithi O Healy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from O Healy enables Braga to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. O Healy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
O Healy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Braga defends well.#SUB2#
O Healy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Braga is pushing down on O Healy's leg trying to pass to half guard. O Healy is fighting to maintain full guard but Braga has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've been informed that O Healy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
O Healy is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
O Healy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Braga is keen to just control but O Healy is a slippery customer.#T1#
Braga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
O Healy is trying to maintain the position but Braga is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
O Healy looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Healy is breathing heavily.
O Healy trying to hold on to Braga's head to control him but Braga postures up.
Braga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Healy can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
O Healy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Braga is controlling the pace.
Braga is trying to control the action in half guard but O Healy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Braga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Healy is just riding it out for now. Braga eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Braga wants to work for an arm triangle but O Healy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
O Healy wants to control but Braga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
O Healy is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Braga is staying active.
Braga seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Braga wants to control but O Healy is keeping him busy.
O Healy trying to hold on to Braga's head to control him but Braga postures up.
O Healy tries to roll over but Braga keeps him under control.
O Healy is staying active underneath Braga, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Braga stalling.
O Healy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Braga lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Braga is working for a kimura but O Healy is defending it quite comfortably.
O Healy wants to control but Braga is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Braga is working for a submission of some sort.
Braga is keen to just control but O Healy is a slippery customer.#T4#
O Healy is looking for a sweep. Braga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Healy keeps trying to improve his position.
O Healy is trying to control but can't.
Braga is controlling the pace.
Braga is thwarting O Healy's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
O Healy trying to hold on to Braga's head to control him but Braga postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Braga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daithi O Healy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Braga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. O Healy is trying to defend but Braga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
O Healy is looking to control Braga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Healy avoid being mounted?
Braga takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Healy is trying to get back to full guard.
Alberto Braga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Braga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Healy is just riding it out for now. Braga eventually gives up the hold.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Braga lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Braga is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
O Healy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braga pulls his head out easily.
Braga not doing much here.
#SUB2#
O Healy looking for submissions off his back.
O Healy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Braga wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Healy keeps working. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Braga is thwarting O Healy's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga is taking a breather. O Healy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Braga there.
O Healy is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
O Healy is defending against the submission attempts here by Braga.
#SUB#
Braga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but O Healy sees it coming and defends easily.
O Healy wants to control but Braga is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Braga 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.
Braga wants to take a breather but O Healy is having none of it.
Daithi O Healy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Braga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Braga trying to control from half guard but O Healy is working away. #SUB#
Braga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and O Healy defends it well.
Braga is keen to just control but O Healy is a slippery customer.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Braga is really struggling to control O Healy but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Braga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
O Healy is staying active underneath Braga, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
O Healy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O Healy wants to control but Braga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Healy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Braga scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Braga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Braga 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Braga! |
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Event:
MMAH 77
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Braga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Braga scores with a hook.#TD2#
Mercier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Braga's half guard.
Mercier wants to pass the guard but Braga is defending well.
Braga has his hands clasped together around Mercier's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Mercier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Braga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Braga looking for a sweep. Not yet Braga, not yet.
Mercier tries to free his leg and advance position but Braga is retaining full guard.
Mercier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mercier looking to sit in guard and control but Braga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Braga trying to control but Mercier is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Braga being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Mercier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Braga wants to control from the top but Mercier keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mercier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Braga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Braga is fighting to break Mercier's control of his arms but Mercier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mercier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Braga. #SUB2#
Mercier looking for a triangle here. Braga is fighting it but it looks tight! Mercier pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Braga is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marc Antoine Mercier!
A very excited looking Marc Antoine Mercier made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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