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Event:
HFA 24
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Poohammer misses with the combination.
Poohammer tries to clinch up but Branco circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Branco has Poohammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Branco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Branco prevents Poohammer from breaking the clinch.
Poohammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Branco tries to pull guard but Poohammer holds him up against the cage and eventually Branco drops back down to his feet.
Branco is trying to pull guard but Poohammer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thor Poohammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanderlei Branco.#TD#
Poohammer gets a trip takedown into 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.
Branco is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco is concentrating on defense, preventing Poohammer from advancing position.
Branco wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Branco looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Branco actively working from the bottom here.
Poohammer tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Branco.
Branco wants to control but Poohammer is keeping busy.
Poohammer tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Poohammer is breathing heavily.
Branco is trying to control but can't.
Branco should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Poohammer is keen to just control but Branco is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vanderlei Branco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Branco moves into range and clinches up with Poohammer.
Branco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Poohammer to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Branco successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Branco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poohammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poohammer content to stall in guard here.
Poohammer passes Branco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Branco works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Branco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Branco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poohammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Branco is tightening it up a little... Poohammer has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Poohammer reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Poohammer taps out! Nice BJJ there by Branco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vanderlei Branco! |
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Event:
HFA 20
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Slaissi there.
Branco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slaissi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slaissi circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Slaissi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Branco! Slaissi lets Branco back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Branco is rocked!
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!
Slaissi cracks Branco with a hook to the temple - Branco is on wobbly legs here! Slaissi swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Branco falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Slaissi wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kimbo Slaissi! |
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Event:
S-1 Oceania GP 2024 - R1
Date: Sep 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Branco moves to clinch but Tsuruta breaks away
and Tsuruta counters with a right hand to the body.
Branco tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves away
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Branco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tsuruta to score with a decent uppercut.
Branco tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves away
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Tsuruta throws a good cross that connects.
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Branco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Branco moves to clinch but Tsuruta breaks away
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta connects with a single shot there.
Branco wants to clinch but Tsuruta slips to the side
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tsuruta counters with a three punch combo that has Branco backing up. Branco nods at Tsuruta to acknowledge the strikes.
Branco tries to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Branco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Branco tries to clinch up
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Branco darts in trying to clinch
and Tsuruta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Branco wants to clinch but Tsuruta slips to the side
and Tsuruta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Branco thinking.
Branco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Branco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Tsuruta cracks Branco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Branco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!#CL#
Branco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tsuruta tries to stall but Branco uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Branco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tsuruta is keeping busy.#BC2#
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuruta has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Branco is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Branco tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves away
and Tsuruta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Branco darts in trying to clinch
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Branco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta scores with a sloppy right hand. Branco should have avoided that one.
Branco wants to clinch but Tsuruta slips to the side
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Branco closes the distance but Tsuruta moves to the side
and Tsuruta counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Tsuruta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tsuruta punishes Branco's body with a nice straight punch.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the body from Branco misses
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Branco darts in trying to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Branco wants to clinch but Tsuruta slips to the side
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
Branco closes the distance but Tsuruta moves to the side
and Tsuruta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Branco tries to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Branco throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsuruta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Branco looks to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Branco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Branco wants to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tsuruta scores with a jab. Branco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Branco tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves away
and Tsuruta counters with a right hand to the body.
Tsuruta lands with an overhand left.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
Branco tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves away
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vanderlei Branco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Tsuruta lands.
Branco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tsuruta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Branco scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branco moves to clinch but Tsuruta breaks away
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Branco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vanderlei Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Branco tries to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tsuruta scores with a body shot.
Branco throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Branco wants to clinch but Tsuruta slips to the side
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Branco tries to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Branco looks to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Branco throws a combination that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A right-left combo lands from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tsuruta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Branco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Branco could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Branco looks to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Branco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot that snaps Branco's head back.
Branco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsuruta works Branco's body with a nice hook.
Tsuruta stuns Branco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Branco looks to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Branco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tsuruta to score with a decent uppercut.
Branco darts in trying to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a series of strikes. Branco will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Tsuruta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Branco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
Branco moves to clinch but Tsuruta breaks away
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Branco closes the distance but Tsuruta moves to the side
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Branco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tsuruta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tsuruta jabs Branco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Branco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branco misses with a body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tsuruta 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
S-1 South America GP 2024 - R1
Date: Aug 27, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Branco moves into the clinch.
Countinho tries to break free but Branco pushes him back against the ropes.
Countinho looking to slow down the pace here.
Come on Branco - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Branco receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Countinho lands a body shot.
Branco controlling the action here for a moment.
Branco stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vanderlei Branco.
The fight stays on the outside here - Countinho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Countinho tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Branco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Nice body punch from Countinho.
Vanderlei Branco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Countinho closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Branco crashing to the mat! Branco uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#CUT#It looks like Vanderlei Branco has been cut.
Countinho moves in looking to clinch but Branco pushes him off.
Branco tries to counter by closing the distance.#KD#
Countinho staggers Branco with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Branco looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branco drops his hands momentarily and Countinho needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Branco just on the top of the head. Branco drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Branco - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hayato Countinho! |
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Event:
S-1 Asia GP 2024 - RD2
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Makio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makio lands with a nice combination. Branco backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Branco moves into the clinch.
Makio has had enough of the clinch but Branco keeps him there for the moment.
Makio trying to stall but Branco improves his position.
Branco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makio's efforts to push away.
Makio could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Branco trying to stall but Makio improves his position.
Branco is stalling here.
Branco stalling against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco trying to control the position but instead, Makio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Branco into the ropes.
Branco leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vanderlei Branco.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Makio wants to break free but Branco has control.
Makio tries to circle away but Branco has him pinned against the ropes.
Branco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Branco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Branco slows down the pace here.
Makio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Branco is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Branco trying to stall but Makio improves his position.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vanderlei Branco.
Branco is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Makio just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Branco has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kanetake Makio! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Branco throws a lazy uppercut
and Falcon counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Branco moves into range and clinches up with Falcon.
Branco tries to pull guard but Falcon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Branco fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Falcon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Branco is looking for a sweep. Falcon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Branco is looking to control Falcon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Branco avoid being mounted?
Branco keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Branco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Branco tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Branco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Falcon looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon prevents Branco from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Branco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Falcon pulls his head out easily.
Branco wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Branco looking for submissions off his back.
Falcon is trying to control the action in half guard but Branco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Branco wants to control but Falcon is keeping busy.
Branco wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Branco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Falcon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Branco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Falcon pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Branco wants to get back to full guard but Falcon has passed into side control.
Branco could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Branco tries to improve position but can't.
Falcon is looking to take a break and control but Branco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Branco manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Branco trying to pass the guard but Falcon defending well.
Branco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falcon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Branco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Falcon is trying to stand back up but Branco is controlling him
#SUB#
Branco is working for a submission of some sort.
Branco is controlling the pace.
Branco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falcon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Branco wants to work for an arm triangle but Falcon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#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#
Branco seems to be looking for submissions.
Branco is keen to just control but Falcon is a slippery customer.
Falcon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Branco is trying to control the action in half guard but Falcon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Branco moves into range and clinches up with Falcon.
Branco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vanderlei Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Falcon decides to pull guard.
Branco is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Branco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Branco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vick Falcon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vick Falcon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Branco clinches up with Falcon and pushes him back against the cage.
Branco jumps guard but Falcon stands there with Branco around his waist. Branco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Branco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Branco pulls guard.
Branco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Branco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falcon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Falcon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Branco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Falcon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Falcon is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco trying to keep a closed guard but Falcon is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
Branco looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Falcon passes into side control.
Falcon tries to stand but Branco is controlling his head.
Branco is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Falcon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Branco to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Branco gets a clinch.
Branco fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vanderlei Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Branco.
Branco tries to pull guard but Falcon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Branco is trying to pull guard but Falcon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Falcon jumps guard.
Branco stays in close to Falcon's body and controls the position.
Branco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Falcon is keeping the position for now.
Branco slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Branco trying to control from half guard but Falcon is working away. #SUB#
Branco seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Branco is looking for a kimura here.
Branco wants to take a breather but Falcon is having none of it. #SUB#
Branco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Falcon has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Falcon is refusing to be controlled, as Branco sits in half guard. #SUB#
Branco seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Falcon has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Branco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Branco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branco controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vanderlei Branco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vick Falcon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Branco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Falcon shoots in and gets a takedown into Branco's guard.
Falcon lands a couple of elbows.
Branco pulls Falcon in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Branco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Falcon defends well.#SUB#
Branco is looking for a triangle but Falcon pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Branco looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Falcon has picked Branco up and slammed him! Branco can't keep hold of the triangle and Falcon manages to pass to side control!
Falcon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Branco gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Branco is trying to get back to full guard.
Falcon trying to control from Branco's half guard. Branco has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Branco is trying to control the position but Falcon postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Branco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Branco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Branco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Falcon throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Branco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Branco has his foot on Falcon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Falcon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Branco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Falcon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Branco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Falcon is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Branco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Falcon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Branco works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Branco closes the distance and clinches.
Branco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Falcon to keep the fight standing.
Branco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Falcon walks away with a smile on his face. Branco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Branco moves into the clinch.
Branco is trying to pull guard but Falcon has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vanderlei Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branco is trying to pull guard but Falcon has him pressed against the cage.
Branco jumps guard but Falcon stands there with Branco around his waist. Branco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Branco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Falcon just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Branco is trying to pull guard but Falcon has him pressed against the cage.
Branco is trying to pull guard but Falcon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Branco is trying to pull guard but Falcon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Falcon gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Branco actively working from the bottom here.
Falcon thows a huge punch but Branco dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Branco actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Branco actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vick Falcon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Falcon 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vick Falcon! |
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