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Event:
FCL - 61
Date: Nov 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Piedbatulo tries to clinch there but Cliveira circles away.
#CL2#
Piedbatulo moves into range and clinches up with Cliveira.#TD#
Cliveira has Piedbatulo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cliveira pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Piedbatulo tumbling to the mat - Cliveira dives into Piedbatulo's guard.
Piedbatulo pulls Cliveira in close to his closed guard and prevents Cliveira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Piedbatulo.
Cliveira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piedbatulo is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piedbatulo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cliveira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Piedbatulo keeps moving. #T1#
Piedbatulo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cliveira is one step ahead there.
Cliveira forces his way into half guard.
Piedbatulo tries to get to full guard but Cliveira has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Piedbatulo is defending well.
Piedbatulo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cliveira is working away from the top position though.
Piedbatulo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cliveira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Piedbatulo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Piedbatulo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Piedbatulo wants to improve his position but Cliveira is controlling well.
Piedbatulo gets full guard.
Cliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Piedbatulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piedbatulo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Piedbatulo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cliveira wants to get back to his feet.
Piedbatulo works his way into side control.
Piedbatulo taking a breather here. #T3#
Cliveira gets back to half guard.
Piedbatulo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #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.
Let's hope that Piedbatulo 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.
Piedbatulo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Piedbatulo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cliveira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Piedbatulo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Azeno Piedbatulo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Cliveira misses.
Piedbatulo feints the counter takedown.
Cliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Piedbatulo as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Cliveira tries to keep at a distance but Piedbatulo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Piedbatulo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cliveira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Piedbatulo works on Cliveira's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Piedbatulo tightens his grip and picks Cliveira up, before dumping him to the ground. Cliveira manages to land in guard.
Piedbatulo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliveira wants to sweep here but Piedbatulo controlling him for the moment.
Piedbatulo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a triangle but Piedbatulo pushes his legs off easily.
Cliveira can't keep his opponent in guard - Piedbatulo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Piedbatulo seems to be looking for submissions.
Piedbatulo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Piedbatulo works his way into full mount!
Piedbatulo controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Piedbatulo moves to back control.
Our spies down at at London MMA inform us that Piedbatulo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Piedbatulo controls the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Piedbatulo.#T3#
Piedbatulo avoiding Cliveira 's attempts to control his hands.
Piedbatulo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Piedbatulo is trying to stick to Cliveira's back but Cliveira is turning into Piedbatulo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Piedbatulo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cliveira.
Piedbatulo has his hands on Cliveira's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cliveira wants to pass the guard but Piedbatulo is keeping the position.
Cliveira trying to control but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom.
Cliveira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Piedbatulo controlling the position.#T4#
Cliveira trying to control but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom.
Piedbatulo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cliveira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Piedbatulo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Piedbatulo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piedbatulo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Piedbatulo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Piedbatulo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cliveira quickly recovers to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Azeno Piedbatulo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Cliveira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Piedbatulo on his heels. He'll look to pass Piedbatulo's guard now, I'm sure.
Piedbatulo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Piedbatulo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Piedbatulo is adopting a defensive guard.
Piedbatulo wants to sweep here but Cliveira controlling him for the moment.
Piedbatulo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cliveira 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.
Cliveira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Piedbatulo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Piedbatulo controls Cliveira momentarily but Cliveira frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Piedbatulo has closed the distance and engaged Cliveira in a clinch.
Piedbatulo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cliveira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cliveira lands with a left to the head.
Piedbatulo tries to work over Cliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cliveira prevents a body shot from Piedbatulo. #TD2#
Piedbatulo manages to pull guard.
Azeno Piedbatulo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Piedbatulo keeping full guard, as Cliveira tries to pass. #SUB#
Cliveira drops back looking for a leg! Piedbatulo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Piedbatulo manages to kick Cliveira off! Cliveira jumps back into Piedbatulo's guard. #T2#
Piedbatulo has Cliveira pulled in close to control his posture.
Cliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Piedbatulo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Piedbatulo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cliveira won't allow Piedbatulo to sweep him here.
Piedbatulo is pulling down on Cliveira's head. It's preventing any offense from Cliveira, at least for the moment.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Piedbatulo keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Piedbatulo seems keen to control Cliveira's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cliveira circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Piedbatulo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cliveira was covering up waiting for the punch and Piedbatulo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Piedbatulo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
More stalling from Piedbatulo.#T4#
Cliveira is looking to sweep but instead, Piedbatulo has passed into half guard.
Oharles Cliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cliveira wants to get back to full guard.
Azeno Piedbatulo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Piedbatulo not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cliveira is in trouble now - Piedbatulo has advanced to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Azeno Piedbatulo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Piedbatulo 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azeno Piedbatulo!
Azeno Piedbatulo made sure to mention his sponsor, Nevermore Clothing Co in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
FCL - 56
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Cliveira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ruiz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cliveira is in Ruiz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cliveira has gone for a leg lock! Ruiz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cliveira's guard.#REVB#
Ruiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cliveira seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cliveira has a closed guard, preventing Ruiz from standing up.
Ruiz throws an elbow that misses. Cliveira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruiz's guard. Nice move by Cliveira!#REVR#
Ruiz is trying to keep Cliveira in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliveira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Cliveira preventing the sweep.
Ruiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
Ruiz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ruiz keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully. #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.
Cliveira stays in close to Ruiz's body and controls the position.
Ruiz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cliveira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ruiz keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cliveira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cliveira moves nicely into side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Ruiz's face as Cliveira controls the position.
Ruiz is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cliveira is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ruiz regains half guard.
Cliveira passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cliveira throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Cliveira swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ruiz is now in Cliveira's guard. A big mistake from Cliveira there, giving up the dominant position!
Ruiz looking to sit in guard and control but Cliveira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Cliveira trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cliveira drops back looking for a leg! Ruiz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruiz manages to kick Cliveira off! Cliveira jumps back into Ruiz's guard.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oharles Cliveira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ruiz wants to clinch up but Cliveira keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Ruiz with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Cliveira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ruiz on his heels. He'll look to pass Ruiz's guard now, I'm sure.
Ruiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cliveira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cliveira postures up.
Cliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliveira looking to sit in guard and control but Ruiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ruiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Ruiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cliveira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cliveira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruiz's guard. #REVR#
Cliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
Cliveira trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Ruiz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cliveira controls the pace.
Cliveira'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.
Cliveira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Cliveira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Cliveira trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Cliveira throwing strikes from guard but Ruiz blocks nicely.
Cliveira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cliveira won't allow Ruiz to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cliveira controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Ruiz tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Cliveira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cliveira.
Cliveira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
Cliveira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Ruiz keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully.
Cliveira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruiz can do to turn this around?
Ruiz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Cliveira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ruiz dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ruiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruiz throws an elbow that misses. Cliveira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruiz's guard. Nice move by Cliveira!#REVR#
Cliveira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oharles Cliveira dominated that second round.
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##TD2#
Ruiz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cliveira is trying to maintain the position but Ruiz is very close to passing his half guard.
Cliveira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cliveira keeping full guard, as Ruiz tries to pass.
Cliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Cliveira, not yet.
Ruiz throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruiz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruiz throws a strike but Cliveira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
Ruiz is trying to control the position but Cliveira postures up.
Cliveira trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Oharles Cliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cliveira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cliveira stays in close to Ruiz's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ruiz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cliveira to the ground. Ruiz is now in Cliveira's guard.
Cliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruiz is one step ahead there.
Ruiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruiz cracks Cliveira with a solid left hand.
Cliveira wants to get back to his feet but Ruiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cliveira has momentary wrist control but Ruiz slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Cliveira looking to control.
Cliveira can't keep his opponent in guard - Ruiz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ruiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cliveira defending well though.
Cliveira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruiz.
Cliveira is looking to escape.
Cliveira keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cliveira wants to get back to his feet.
Ruiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oharles Cliveira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Ruiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cliveira gets full guard.
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Cliveira keeps moving.
Ruiz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Ruiz stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Cliveira throws up his legs and catches Ruiz in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Ruiz tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Cliveira! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Oharles Cliveira!
A victorious Oharles Cliveira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
FCL - 51
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Schmidt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cliveira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Schmidt misses with the ground and pound.
Cliveira has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Schmidt is trying to get an arm triangle but Cliveira is defending well.
Cliveira is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Schmidt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cliveira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Schmidt's guard! Nice work there by Cliveira!
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving. #SUB#
Cliveira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schmidt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cliveira has managed to get both his arms back between Schmidt's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Schmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cliveira defends it easily.
Cliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Cliveira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Cliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schmidt throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Schmidt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Cliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Schmidt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Schmidt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Schmidt working for a triangle but Cliveira defends it easily.
#SUB#
Schmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cliveira defends it easily.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving.
Cliveira is in close to Schmidt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cliveira scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Cliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Schmidt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cliveira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3##SUB#
Schmidt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Schmidt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schmidt tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Schmidt working for a triangle but Cliveira defends it easily.
#SUB#
Schmidt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cliveira drops back looking for a leg! Schmidt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schmidt manages to kick Cliveira off! Cliveira jumps back into Schmidt's guard.
Cliveira trying to control but Schmidt is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cliveira preventing the sweep.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cliveira 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Xavier Schmidt will probably get the nod.
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#
Cliveira throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Schmidt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Schmidt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cliveira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schmidt as Cliveira tries to tie him up.
Cliveira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schmidt blocks it with crossed arms.
Schmidt tries to score a body lock takedown but Cliveira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Cliveira manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Schmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cliveira prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Cliveira gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Cliveira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schmidt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cliveira has Schmidt in his guard.#REVR#
Schmidt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt throwing strikes from guard but Cliveira blocks nicely.
Schmidt stops Cliveira from standing up. #T1#
Schmidt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schmidt wants to control from the top but Cliveira keeps moving.
Cliveira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cliveira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schmidt passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Schmidt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cliveira sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Schmidt seems to be looking for submissions.
Cliveira has hold of Schmidt's hands but Schmidt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Schmidt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schmidt stops Cliveira from getting back to his feet.
Schmidt working Cliveira over with strikes.
Cliveira regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Schmidt.
Schmidt trying to control but Cliveira is working from the bottom.
Cliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schmidt stopping the sweep attempt from Cliveira.
Schmidt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cliveira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schmidt stops Cliveira from standing up.
Schmidt won't allow Cliveira to sweep him here. #T3#
Schmidt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schmidt throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmidt landing some decent shots from guard.
Schmidt content to stall in guard here.
Schmidt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cliveira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schmidt is controlling him.
Schmidt throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmidt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cliveira keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Schmidt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cliveira sprawls well initially but Schmidt persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4#
Cliveira is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Schmidt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cliveira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cliveira is controlling Schmidt's trapped leg to prevent Schmidt from advancing to side control.
Schmidt prevents Cliveira from improving his position.
Schmidt slips a nice elbow through Cliveira's hands, connecting with Cliveira's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmidt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schmidt prevents Cliveira from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Schmidt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Schmidt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Xavier Schmidt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schmidt prevents Cliveira from escaping the position.
Schmidt wants to control but Cliveira is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Schmidt is trying to get an arm triangle but Cliveira is defending well.
Cliveira parries the strikes from Schmidt easily there. Schmidt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cliveira to escape.
Cliveira regains half guard, as Schmidt was trying to land strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Cliveira wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmidt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Schmidt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schmidt prevents Cliveira from standing back up.
#SUB#
Schmidt is looking for a kimura but Cliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schmidt to get the leverage.
Cliveira is trying to stand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Cliveira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Schmidt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cliveira tries to move to mount but Schmidt blocks the move with his legs.
Schmidt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cliveira can do to turn this around?
Cliveira looks up at the clock and then as Schmidt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cliveira smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Schmidt tries to bench press Cliveira off him but Cliveira keeps the position.
Schmidt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Schmidt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schmidt.
Cliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmidt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cliveira's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Schmidt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Schmidt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmidt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cliveira postures up in Schmidt's guard and throws a big left but Schmidt blocks it.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving. #SUB#
Schmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cliveira defends it easily.#SUB#
Schmidt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cliveira defends well.#SUB#
Cliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cliveira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cliveira makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Schmidt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cliveira is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Schmidt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cliveira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oharles Cliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier Schmidt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Schmidt looking for a guillotine here but Cliveira defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oharles Cliveira.
I think Schmidt 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Xavier Schmidt!
After winning the bout, Xavier Schmidt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
FCL - 47
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Cliveira moves to clinch but Mountainjoki breaks away
and Mountainjoki counters with a straight right hand.
Cliveira moves in looking to clinch but Mountainjoki pushes him off.
Mountainjoki thinks about the counter body kick.
Mountainjoki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cliveira closes the distance and clinches up with Mountainjoki, looking for a takedown. Cliveira pushes Mountainjoki against the cage but Mountainjoki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki punishes Cliveira's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Cliveira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mountainjoki's half guard.
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.
Mountainjoki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cliveira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mountainjoki is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Cliveira is looking for submissions but instead, Mountainjoki has regained full guard.
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!
Cliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Mountainjoki is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cliveira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mountainjoki is keeping the position for now.
Mountainjoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cliveira postures up in Mountainjoki's guard and throws a big left but Mountainjoki blocks it.
Cliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mountainjoki is keeping the position for now.
Mountainjoki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mountainjoki is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Mountainjoki is retaining full guard.
Cliveira passes Mountainjoki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mountainjoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cliveira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mountainjoki has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but Mountainjoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cliveira to get the leverage. #SUB#
Cliveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mountainjoki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cliveira. #T3##SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura here.
Mountainjoki wants to improve his position but Cliveira is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Mountainjoki sprawls well. He's pushed Cliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mountainjoki lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice cross by Mountainjoki.
Cliveira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mountainjoki circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oharles Cliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mountainjoki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Onni Mountainjoki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mountainjoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Mountainjoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cliveira.
Mountainjoki scores with a head kick.
#ROC2#Cliveira is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Oharles Cliveira has been cut.
Mountainjoki is looking to score with low kicks.
Mountainjoki punishes Cliveira's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cliveira shoots in for a takedown but Mountainjoki shows good takedown defense.
Cliveira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mountainjoki but Mountainjoki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Mountainjoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oharles Cliveira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mountainjoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cliveira.
Oharles Cliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cliveira fails to land the takedown.
As Cliveira backs off Mountainjoki throws a huge counter combo but Cliveira manages to avoid it all.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mountainjoki.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cliveira shoots in for a double leg but Mountainjoki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cliveira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountainjoki connects with a leg kick.
Mountainjoki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mountainjoki wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oharles Cliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mountainjoki works Cliveira's body with a nice hook.
Mountainjoki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cliveira.
Mountainjoki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Mountainjoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki connects with a body shot that sends Cliveira's belly button to the back.#TD#
Cliveira dives in and scores a takedown into Mountainjoki's guard.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Mountainjoki keeps moving.
Mountainjoki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mountainjoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Cliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Mountainjoki is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Cliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Mountainjoki keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mountainjoki lands a lovely overhand right.
Cliveira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cliveira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cliveira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mountainjoki with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
A jab from Mountainjoki does it's job there.
Cliveira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mountainjoki.
Cliveira goes for a double leg but Mountainjoki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mountainjoki continues to drive forward.
Mountainjoki lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Mountainjoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
Mountainjoki lands a big right hand that sends Cliveira crashing to the mat! Mountainjoki stays standing though and waves Cliveira back to his feet!
Oh Cliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountainjoki throws a leg kick which misses Cliveira's front leg but catches the back leg as Cliveira tries to avoid it. #KD2#
Mountainjoki cracks Cliveira with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cliveira looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mountainjoki finish him?
Cliveira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mountainjoki tries to avoid it but Cliveira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mountainjoki to the ground. Mountainjoki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mountainjoki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cliveira shoots in looking for a takedown but Mountainjoki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cliveira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Onni Mountainjoki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mountainjoki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD2#
Mountainjoki drops Cliveira with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cliveira looks back up at him and smiles so Mountainjoki waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#T4#
Cliveira fails with the takedown
and Mountainjoki rattles Cliveira with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Cliveira tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Mountainjoki dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Cliveira stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Onni Mountainjoki!
A victorious Onni Mountainjoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
FCL - 41
Date: Jul 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Cliveira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Headingery to the mat! Headingery manages to get full guard.
Headingery is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cliveira is controlling him.
Cliveira controlling from the top position.
Headingery keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully.
Cliveira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cliveira slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cliveira in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Cliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cliveira prevents Headingery from improving his position.
Headingery looks winded!#T1##SUB#
Cliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Headingery defends the submission attempt.
Cliveira prevents Headingery from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Headingery is defending against the submission attempts here by Cliveira.
Cliveira trying to control the pace. #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.
Cliveira trying to control from half guard but Headingery is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cliveira in particular looking to stall.
Cliveira thows a huge punch but Headingery dodges it nicely.
Headingery wants to control but Cliveira is keeping busy.
Cliveira trying to control from half guard but Headingery is working away.
Headingery is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cliveira scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cliveira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cliveira content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cliveira not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Cliveira is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cliveira is trying to control. Headingery wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cliveira is really struggling to control Headingery but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Cliveira is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Headingery to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Headingery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cliveira controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Cliveira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Headingery's half guard.
Cliveira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Headingery moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cliveira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Headingery wants to sweep here but Cliveira controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oharles Cliveira dominated that round.
That's time! Cliveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Cliveira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Headingery manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cliveira chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Cliveira 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.
Cliveira passes Headingery's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Headingery wants to control but Cliveira is keeping busy.
Cliveira is trying to control. Headingery wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliveira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Headingery is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cliveira in particular looking to stall.
Headingery is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Cliveira is working for a kimura but Headingery is defending it quite comfortably.
Cliveira slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but Headingery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cliveira to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Cliveira.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cliveira in particular looking to stall.#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#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but Headingery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cliveira to get the leverage.
Cliveira trying to control the action but Headingery is working from the bottom.
Headingery pushes Cliveira off looking to stand but Cliveira dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Cliveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cliveira not doing much here.
#T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Oharles Cliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cliveira trying to control the action but Headingery is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Cliveira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Headingery napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Cliveira swings around for an armbar but Headingery sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cliveira's guard.
Headingery prevents Cliveira from getting back to his feet.
Cliveira seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Headingery won't allow Cliveira to sweep him here.
Cliveira is pulling down on Headingery's head. It's preventing any offense from Headingery, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Cliveira has his foot on Headingery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Headingery works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Headingery wants to pass the guard but Cliveira is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Headingery is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cliveira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cliveira has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cliveira stands and throws Headingery's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Cliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cliveira moves into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oharles Cliveira dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Headingery gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cliveira passes Headingery's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cliveira not doing much here.
Cliveira prevents Headingery from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliveira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Headingery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cliveira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Cliveira is keen to just control but Headingery is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Cliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Headingery doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cliveira. #SUB#
Cliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Headingery defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Headingery defends it well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cliveira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Headingery trying to control from the bottom.
Headingery wants to improve his position but Cliveira is controlling well.
Cliveira content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Cliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cliveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Cliveira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Headingery is refusing to be controlled, as Cliveira sits in half guard.
Cliveira is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Cliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Headingery sees it coming and defends easily.
Cliveira controlling the action here.
Oharles Cliveira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cliveira lands a nice shot that snaps Headingery's head back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Cliveira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cliveira showed some decent athleticism there.
Massif Headingery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Headingery flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oharles Cliveira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cliveira 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oharles Cliveira! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Balschmieter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Balschmieter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Balschmieter connects with a right hand. Cliveira shakes it off.#TD2#
Cliveira changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Balschmieter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Balschmieter misses with a strike from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Balschmieter throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Cliveira is staying tight to Balschmieter's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Balschmieter wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balschmieter throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Balschmieter is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Cliveira is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Balschmieter is trying to escape and Cliveira transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Balschmieter is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cliveira! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oharles Cliveira! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Amiga dives in and grabs Cliveira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cliveira pushes down on Amiga's head and hops out.#TD#
Cliveira gets the takedown into side control.
Cliveira controlling from side mount.
Cliveira wants to stand but Amiga is controlling his arm.
Cliveira just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliveira misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Cliveira tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Amiga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Amiga enables Cliveira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Amiga manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cliveira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cliveira'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.#T2#
Cliveira passes into half guard.
Cliveira controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Cliveira.#T3#
Cliveira seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Amiga for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oharles Cliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Cliveira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Amiga was covering up waiting for the punch and Cliveira finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Amiga is trying to control the position but Cliveira postures up.
Cliveira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Amiga working a defensive guard but Cliveira manages to pass into side control anyway.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oharles Cliveira dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Cliveira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cliveira content to stall in guard here.
Cliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cliveira controls the pace.#T1#
Cliveira is pushing down on Amiga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Amiga is fighting to maintain full guard but Cliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cliveira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amiga can do to turn this around?
Cliveira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amiga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cliveira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Amiga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oharles Cliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#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.
Cliveira is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Cliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amiga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cliveira.
Cliveira performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Amiga trying to control but Cliveira postures up.
Cliveira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Cliveira is stinking the place up with his stalling.#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.#SUB#
Cliveira has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Amiga defend it? Cliveira steps over the head and cranks it - Amiga is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cliveira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oharles Cliveira! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Cliveira darts in trying to clinch
and Lambart counters with a good low kick that Cliveira was not able to check.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cliveira.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lambart throws a push kick but Cliveira slaps the foot to one side.
Lambart throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambart throws a good cross that connects.
#KD#
Lambart lands a big right hand that sends Cliveira crashing to the mat! Lambart stays standing though and waves Cliveira back to his feet!#ROC#Cliveira is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Oharles Cliveira has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lambart changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Lambart finish him?
Lambart fakes the body blow, causing Cliveira to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Cliveira goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liber Lambart!
A very excited looking Liber Lambart 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:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Oharles Cliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cliveira enables Gordon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cliveira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cliveira (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
Gordon content to stall in guard here.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cliveira is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliveira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Gordon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Cliveira is keeping the position.
Gordon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cliveira pulls Gordon in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Cliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cliveira looking to control.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon stays in close to Cliveira's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Cliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there. #T3#
Gordon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cliveira's guard.
Cliveira is looking to control Gordon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cliveira avoid being mounted?
We've been informed that Gordon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gordon passes into side control, despite Cliveira's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cliveira (0) vs (5) Gordon
Cliveira is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Cliveira is being controlled here.
Cliveira tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.#T4#
Cliveira is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon controls the position.
Cliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cliveira is looking for a sweep.
Gordon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cliveira's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cliveira is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon controls the position. #T5#
Cliveira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cliveira is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.
Cliveira wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cliveira is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Gordon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cliveira struggling a bit here.
Gordon just content to control the position.
Cliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T7##T8#
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Gordon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cliveira tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Gordon working away.#T9#
Gordon controls the position.
Cliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T10#
Cliveira tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cliveira wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon controlling from side mount.
Cliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cliveira will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cliveira is trying to improve his position.
Cliveira is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Cliveira is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Cliveira wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cliveira will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T13#
Cliveira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cliveira won't allow Gordon to pass to mount.
Cliveira tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
Cliveira works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Cliveira being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon is fighting to break Cliveira's control of his arms but Cliveira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Ryan Gordon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Paulo Gentil! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Oharles Cliveira!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gentil rushes Cliveira and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Gentil pulls guard.
Gentil trying to control the position here.
Gentil keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully.
Cliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Gentil.
Cliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gentil is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil can't keep his opponent in guard - Cliveira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gentil wants to control but Cliveira is keeping busy.
#T1#
Gentil keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cliveira trying to control the action but Gentil is working from the bottom.
Gentil wants to get back to full guard.
Cliveira is trying to control. Gentil wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cliveira controlling the pace.
Cliveira trying to control from half guard but Gentil is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gentil defends it well.
Gentil has his hands clasped together around Cliveira's back. He's all about the action.
Gentil'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.#T3#
Cliveira is stalling here. Gentil is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cliveira seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gentil has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gentil (4) vs (0) Cliveira#SUB#
Gentil working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here.
Gentil tries to move to mount but Cliveira blocks the move with his legs.
Cliveira wants to control but Gentil postures up.#T4#
Cliveira gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Gentil is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Gentil is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cliveira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gentil postures up.
#T5#
Gentil is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gentil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cliveira is keeping the position for now.
Cliveira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gentil (4) vs (2) Cliveira
Gentil seems keen to control Cliveira's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gentil is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gentil (6) vs (2) Cliveira#T6#
Cliveira is trying to keep Gentil in close.
Gentil wants to pass the guard but Cliveira is keeping the position.
Cliveira working a defensive guard here.
Gentil has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T7#
Gentil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gentil passes Cliveira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cliveira keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Gentil is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cliveira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gentil.
Gentil prevents Cliveira from improving his position.#T8##SUB#
Gentil seems to be working for a kimura but Cliveira defends the submission attempt.
Gentil takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Cliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Gentil is controlling the pace.
Cliveira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gentil is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Cliveira is doing well to control the position and prevent Gentil from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gentil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cliveira keeps working.
Cliveira controlling the position for now.#T10#
Cliveira is pressing down on Gentil's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gentil wants to control from the top but Cliveira keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cliveira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gentil (6) vs (4) Cliveira
Cliveira trying to control but Gentil is working from the bottom.
Cliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gentil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cliveira pushing down on Gentil's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T11#
Cliveira is trying to control. Gentil wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cliveira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gentil is not content to let Cliveira control the position.#SUB2#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cliveira stalling away here and it's allowed Gentil to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T12#
Gentil is trying to keep Cliveira in close.
Cliveira trying to control but Gentil is working from the bottom.
Cliveira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gentil has his hands on Cliveira's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Gentil throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T13#
Gentil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Gentil keeps moving.
Gentil is pulling down on Cliveira's head. It's preventing any offense from Cliveira, at least for the moment.
Gentil continues to stall.#T14#
Gentil wants to sweep here but Cliveira controlling him for the moment.
Cliveira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cliveira postures up.
Cliveira trying to control but Gentil is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gentil working a defensive guard but Cliveira manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gentil (6) vs (7) Cliveira
Gentil stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cliveira wins on points by 7 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Needno Badges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oharles Cliveira!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cliveira gets tackled into the cage by Badges. Badges maintains the clinch. #TD#
Badges has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cliveira regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Badges (2) vs (0) Cliveira
Badges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cliveira pulls Badges in close to prevent any damage.
Badges trying to control the position from guard on top but Cliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cliveira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliveira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Badges trying to control but Cliveira is working from the bottom.
Badges won't allow Cliveira to sweep him here. #T1#
Cliveira is still trying to improve position.
Cliveira has Badges pulled in close to control his posture.
Cliveira keeping moving, preventing Badges from controlling successfully.
Badges has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cliveira keeping full guard, as Badges tries to pass.
Cliveira is trying to control the position but Badges postures up.
Badges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cliveira is keeping the position for now.
Cliveira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Badges (2) vs (2) Cliveira
Cliveira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Badges pulls Cliveira in close to prevent any damage.
Badges can't keep his opponent in guard - Cliveira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cliveira prevents Badges from improving his position.#T3#
Still in half guard, Cliveira seems content to control.
Badges is trying to maintain the position but Cliveira is very close to passing his half guard.
Cliveira trying to control the pace.
It looks like Cliveira 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.#T4##SUB2#
Cliveira seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Badges is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Oharles Cliveira! |
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