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Event:
MILF FW Week 1
Date: Sep 13, 2024 |
#R1# A low kick from Cowan misses #TD2# and Viana counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cowan! Viana in the domination position with Cowan hanging on. Viana tries to score with some ground and pound. Cowan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Cowan is looking to reverse the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Viana trying to control the position but Cowan is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sloppy strikes there by Viana.#T1# Cowan is not content to let Viana control the position. Cowan manages to get back to half guard. Viana is looking to stall here but Cowan recovers full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cowan wants to sweep but no luck. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Viana being controlled here momentarily. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Cowan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cowan shoots in for a takedown but Viana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Viana moves away from the strike by Cowan. Viana drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cowan defends it well. Cowan shoots in for a double leg but Viana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD# Cowan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Viana did well to prevent Cowan getting side control. Nice strikes from Cowan there. Viana taking some punishment here, with Cowan in his half guard. Cowan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Cowan is just content to waste time from the top position. Viana takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3# Cowan controlling from the top position. Cowan cracks Viana with a solid left hand. Viana wants to sweep here but Cowan controlling him for the moment. Cowan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Cowan prevents Viana from getting back to his feet. Cowan wants to control from the top but Viana keeps moving. Viana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cowan controls the pace. Viana is adopting a defensive guard. Cowan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cowan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. 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 Finley Cowan will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Cowan closes the distance and clinches up with Viana, looking for a takedown. Cowan pushes Viana against the cage but Viana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Cowan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Viana counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Cowan keeping moving, preventing Viana from controlling successfully. Cowan 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. Viana is looking to stand up but Cowan won't let him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Cowan keeping moving, preventing Viana from controlling successfully. #T1# Cowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Viana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cowan is keeping the position for now. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Viana shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cowan is trying to defend but Viana finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Cowan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2# Cowan tries to get to full guard but Viana has control of the leg. Cowan is working hard here to advance position. Viana wants to take a breather but Cowan is having none of it. #T3# Cowan trying to control here.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Viana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cowan avoids it really well and circles away. Cowan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Viana tries to avoid it but Cowan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Viana to the ground. Viana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD# Cowan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cowan showed some decent athleticism there. Viana moves into full guard.
#T4# Cowan is looking to work some ground and pound but Viana has wrist control. Renan Viana has got the better of the ground game so far. Viana keeping moving, preventing Cowan from controlling successfully. Viana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cowan is controlling him. Cowan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cowan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Cowan looking to sit in guard and control but Viana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renan Viana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Cowan looks to land a body kick but Viana moved away. A low kick from Cowan misses #TD2# so Viana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Viana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cowan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Viana trying to control but Cowan is working from the bottom. Cowan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Viana has passed into side control.
#SUB2# Viana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cowan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cowan tries to bench press Viana off him but Viana keeps the position. #T1##SUB2# Viana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cowan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Cowan tries to bench press Viana off him but Viana keeps the position. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Viana trying to control the action but Cowan is working from the bottom. Cowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Cowan 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. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Viana. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Cowan sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3# Cowan trying to control from half guard but Viana is working away. Cowan misses with a head shot. Viana uses the momentum to regain guard. Cowan wants to control from the top but Viana keeps moving. #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. Cowan content to stall in guard here. Cowan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Cowan preventing the sweep. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Viana being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cowan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD# Cowan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Cowan is looking to stall here but Viana recovers full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Renan Viana. I think Viana has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Renan Viana! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Viana throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dalmata tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Viana is in Dalmata's guard. Dalmata will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dalmata is adopting a defensive guard. Dalmata controls Viana momentarily but Viana frees himself. #SUB# Dalmata is looking for a triangle but Viana pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Viana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Viana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dalmata seems keen to control Viana's posture.#T1# Dalmata wants to improve his position but instead Viana has moved into half guard.
Viana prevents Dalmata from improving his position. Still in half guard, Viana seems content to control. Dalmata pushes Viana off but Viana dives into side control.
Viana content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Viana trying to control the action but Dalmata is working from the bottom. Dalmata manages to work his way to half guard, despite Viana's best efforts.#SUB# Dalmata looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Viana moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Dalmata.
Dalmata can't do much from the bottom here. #T3# Viana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalmata keeps working. Viana controls the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Viana shoots in looking for a takedown. Dalmata tries to sprawl out of it but Viana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dalmata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Dalmata misses with a double jab
#TD2# and Viana counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Dalmata wants to stand back up but Viana manages to pass into side control.
#T4# Dalmata tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Viana easily slips into full mount! Dalmata is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Viana has taken his back! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Dalmata tries to roll but Viana sticks to his back.
Viana avoiding Dalmata 's attempts to control his hands. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Viana controls the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renan Viana dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Dalmata throws a lazy head kick #TD2# and Viana counters with a shoot takedown. Dalmata fights it but they end up in guard. Dalmata is wriggling around but Viana manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR# Dalmata is looking to improve his position.
Viana is controlling the pace.
Dalmata wants to get back to full guard but Viana has mounted him! Renan Viana has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dalmata is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1# Viana controlling from mount. Viana tries to control but Dalmata wriggling away. Dalmata really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dalmata wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Viana controls the position.#SUB2# Dalmata defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T2# Viana avoiding Dalmata 's attempts to control his hands. Dalmata is trying to break free.
Viana has good solid back control here. Dalmata is trying to break free.
#T3##SUB2# Dalmata is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Viana has locked on a rear naked choke here! Dalmata is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renan Viana! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1# Nerdy looks for a takedown but Viana sprawls well. Nerdy shoots and misses #TD2# and Viana counters with a nice double leg into guard. Nerdy is pulling down on Viana's head. It's preventing any offense from Viana, at least for the moment. Nerdy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Viana controls the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Viana passes Nerdy's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Viana in particular looking to stall. Nerdy wants to control but Viana is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nice sprawl there from Viana as Nerdy shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruan Nerdy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Nerdy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2# and Viana counters with a nice double leg into guard. Nerdy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Viana is controlling him. 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. Viana not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Viana advances to half guard. Nerdy is trying to control but Viana passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Viana controls the position from side control.#T3##SUB2# Viana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nerdy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Nerdy is looking to get back to his feet here but Viana is keeping cool and he's managed to take Nerdy's back.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Viana is not going to allow Nerdy to sit and survive in this position. Nerdy tries to break free.
Viana really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nerdy. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nerdy trying to get back to his feet but Viana is in full control for now. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renan Viana dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Viana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL# Nerdy moves into the clinch successfully.
Viana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nerdy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Nerdy tries to circle away but Viana has him pinned against the cage. Viana goes for a takedown attempt but Nerdy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nerdy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nerdy doesn't manage to clinch there - Viana circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nerdy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Viana. Viana has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Viana shoots in for a double leg but Nerdy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Ruan Nerdy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Viana. Nerdy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC#Viana is rocked! Viana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nerdy defends well and Viana ends up having to push Nerdy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Viana is still on wobbly legs! Can Nerdy finish him? Ruan Nerdy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nerdy falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2# and Viana counters with a shoot takedown. Nerdy fights it but they end up in guard. Nerdy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1# Nerdy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Viana as he jumps to the side. Viana lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Viana leaves Nerdy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nerdy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nerdy wants it to stay on the feet. Viana dodges the punch combination from Nerdy.
Nerdy connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Viana! He's out on his feet! Nerdy rushes in and drops Viana with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ruan Nerdy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Duncan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Viana looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Viana is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Duncan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Viana is trying to stand.
Viana trying to hold on to Duncan's head to control him but Duncan postures up.
Viana works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB# Viana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Duncan postures up in Viana's guard and throws a big left but Viana blocks it. Duncan postures up in Viana's guard and throws a big left but Viana blocks it. Duncan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Duncan trying to control the position from guard on top but Viana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Duncan is looking to work some ground and pound but Viana has wrist control.#T1# Duncan trying to control but Viana is working from the bottom. Viana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Duncan throws a big elbow that misses. Duncan lands a couple of digs. Duncan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Viana manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# Duncan wants to improve his position but instead Viana has moved into half guard.
Viana trying to control the pace. #T2# Duncan wants to improve his position but Viana is controlling well.
Viana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Duncan controlling the position well. Duncan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T3# Viana manages to capitalize on a mistake by Duncan to take his back! Duncan is trying to break free.
#SUB# Duncan is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and Viana manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by Viana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renan Viana! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Viana closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Viana lands in his opponent's guard. Legendary wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Viana manages to pass to side control. #REVR# Viana performing his best blanket impression for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Viana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1##SUB2# Viana seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Legendary is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Renan Viana! |
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Event:
STC12| GP Losers Round 3
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Viana closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Song's guard.#SUB# Song looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Viana passes into half guard.
Viana prevents Song from improving his position. Song could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB# Song actively working from the bottom here. Viana perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Song actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Viana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Song defends it well. #T1# Viana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB# Song looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Song might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Viana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Viana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Song's head. Song wants to improve his position but Viana is controlling well.
#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# Song is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viana pulls his head out easily. Song wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Viana is figuring out what he wants to do next. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2# Viana closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Song to the mat! Song manages to get full guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Viana pushing down on Song's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Viana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB# Song looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Viana sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4##SUB# Song actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Song is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viana pulls his head out easily. Song has a hand on Viana's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Viana takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Song tries to improve his position but instead Viana has taken his back! #T5# I would not like to be Song right now.
Viana keeps control of the position as Song tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2# Viana looking to break Song's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Song remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Viana will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T6# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Song is trying to break free.
Viana trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Viana is riding his opponent, not letting Song buck him off. Song is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7# Song is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Viana's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Song breaks Viana's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Viana keeping full guard, as Song tries to pass. #SUB# Song drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Viana manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Song has Viana in his guard.#REVB##SUB# Song isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Viana stacks Song on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Viana!#T8# A lull in the action here as Viana stalls from top position. Song is not content to let Viana control the position. #T9##SUB2# Viana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Song, who protects the arm well. Song is looking to regain half guard here but Viana keeps moving and retains side control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Viana trying to control the position but Song is working away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renan Viana dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R2# Song gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2# and Viana counters with a single leg into guard. Song didn't expect that. Viana trying to control but Song is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Viana works a leg free and moves into half guard. Viana is trying to control. Song wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Renan Viana has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1# Viana is taking a breather. Song 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. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Viana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Song's head. #SUB# Song looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Song looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Viana prevents Song from improving his position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jacob Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Viana looks for a takedown but Song sprawls well. Viana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Song.#TD2# Viana shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Song is trying to defend but Viana finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Viana wants to pass to mount but Song is defending the position. #T3##SUB# Song looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Viana trying to control the pace. Let's hope that Viana 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.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Song looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Viana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Viana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# Song working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Song is tightening it up a little... Viana has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Viana reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Viana taps out! Nice BJJ there by Song!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jacob Song! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
#R1# No joy there for Em, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2# Viana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Viana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Viana lands a couple of digs. Viana is stalling in the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# It looks like Viana 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.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Em misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Em misses. #TD2# Viana closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Em did well to prevent Viana getting side control.#SUB2# Viana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Viana performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#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! Em throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2# and Viana moves into the clinch. Viana tries to score a body lock takedown but Em shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Viana wants a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renan Viana dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2# Viana looking to score a takedown here. Em is defending well but Viana drives through and ends up in Em's guard. Em manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Em misses. Em definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Em misses with a wild combination.
Em throws a right and a left that Viana avoids nicely. #TD2# Viana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Viana sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2# Viana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Viana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1# Viana is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Em misses with a double jab
#CL2# and Viana counters by clinching up. Em wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Em looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Viana breaks the clinch.
Viana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Em circles away.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Em enables Viana to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Em manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3# Viana stays in close to Em's body and controls the position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Em wants to get back to his feet but Viana passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Viana is continuing to stall. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Viana shoots in and gets a takedown into Em's guard. Viana works a leg free and moves into half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renan Viana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2# Viana closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Em did well to prevent Viana getting side control. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Viana is pressing down on Em's thigh, looking to free his foot. Em is holding on for now. Viana controlling the action here. Em is looking to escape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1# The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Em is trying to stand up here but Viana is controlling him well. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Viana closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Em quickly recovers to 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. Still in half guard, Viana seems content to control.#T2# Viana thows a huge punch but Em dodges it nicely.
Viana throwing shots but Em is blocking nicely. Viana content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2# Viana shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Viana seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Em is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Renan Viana! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Hancock dives in and scores a takedown into Viana's guard. Viana controlling the position. Hancock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hancock scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Viana lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Hancock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Viana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Viana is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Viana tries to stand but Hancock is controlling from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Viana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. It looks like Viana 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.#T1# Viana postures up in Hancock's guard and throws a big left but Hancock blocks it. Viana passes into half guard. #SUB2# Viana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hancock is just riding it out for now. Viana eventually gives up the hold. Viana is looking to take a break and control but Hancock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2# Viana content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Viana's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Viana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3# Viana trying to control from half guard but Hancock is working away. Viana is taking a breather. Hancock 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. Hancock is in trouble now - Viana has advanced to mount! Viana lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4# Viana controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2# Viana is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Hancock is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Hancock flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Viana anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Hancock and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Viana slips an arm under Hancock chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Viana has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Viana is squeezing on Hancock like an anaconda would it's prey. Hancock fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renan Viana! |
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