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Event:
MFC - 61
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Joao Diaz tries for a takedown but Atunes circles away easily
and Atunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joao Diaz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Atunes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#It looks like Charles Joao Diaz has been cut.
Atunes connects with the punch.
Atunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atunes tests Joao Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joao Diaz has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Atunes counters with a crisp one two that drops Joao Diaz! Atunes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Joao Diaz to his feet! Joao Diaz is in big trouble!#ROC#Joao Diaz is rocked!
Joao Diaz 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.
Joao Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes throws a leg kick which misses Joao Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Joao Diaz tries to avoid it. #KD#
Atunes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Joao Diaz sprawling to the canvas! Joao Diaz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Atunes finish him?!
Joao Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
Atunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Atunes lands a body shot.
Atunes throws an uppercut from hell that sends Joao Diaz clean off his feet! He's out cold! Atunes stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cavalho Atunes!
In his post fight interview, Cavalho Atunes gave a big smile as he said 'Quero agradecer aos fãs e ao meu treinador!!'. |
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Event:
MFC - 57
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Kontiainen clinches with his opponent.
Joao Diaz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kontiainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kontiainen gets through Joao Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kontiainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joao Diaz backwards. #CUT#It looks like Charles Joao Diaz has been cut.
Kontiainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kontiainen lands with a light punch inside.
Kontiainen lands a shoulder strike.
Kontiainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joao Diazs head.
Kontiainen lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kontiainen lands a shoulder strike.
Kontiainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joao Diaz backwards.
Kontiainen lands with a light punch inside.
Kontiainen pushes Joao Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kontiainen lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kontiainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kontiainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Joao Diaz is rocked!
Kontiainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joao Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Kontiainen finish him?
Kontiainen throws a big uppercut that drops Joao Diaz! More strikes from Kontiainen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Joao Diaz lies dazed against the cage as Kontiainen celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavali Kontiainen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Paavali Kontiainen made sure he mentioned Northern Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
MFC - 53
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Joao Diaz gets the takedown into side control.
Joao Diaz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Turmarrov is trying to control Joao Diaz's posture but Joao Diaz avoids it.
Turmarrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turmarrov tries to get out of the position.
Turmarrov holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
You can see the frustration on Turmarrov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turmarrov is looking for a sweep.
Turmarrov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Joao Diaz's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Turmarrov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Turmarrov looking for submissions off his back.
Joao Diaz 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.
Turmarrov is not content to let Joao Diaz control the position.#T1#
Joao Diaz is thwarting Turmarrov's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Turmarrov looking for submissions off his back.
Turmarrov is refusing to be controlled, as Joao Diaz sits in half guard. #SUB#
Turmarrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joao Diaz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Turmarrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turmarrov trying to control here.
Joao Diaz prevents Turmarrov from improving his position.
Turmarrov is not content to let Joao Diaz control the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turmarrov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Turmarrov looking for submissions off his back.
Turmarrov tries to roll over but Joao Diaz keeps him under control.#SUB#
Turmarrov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Turmarrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joao Diaz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Turmarrov looking for submissions off his back.
Turmarrov is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Turmarrov actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Turmarrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joao Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Joao Diaz is keen to just control but Turmarrov is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Turmarrov looking for submissions off his back.
Joao Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turmarrov keeps working.
Turmarrov wants to improve his position but Joao Diaz is controlling well.
#SUB#
Turmarrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Turmarrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joao Diaz is thwarting Turmarrov's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Turmarrov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Turmarrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joao Diaz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Turmarrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joao Diaz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Turmarrov looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joao Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turmarrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Joao Diaz dominated that 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.#R2##TD2#
Joao Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Turmarrov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Joao Diaz off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Turmarrov looking to break Joao Diaz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Joao Diaz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Turmarrov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Joao Diaz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Charles Joao Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turmarrov is punishing Joao Diaz with some ground and pound.
Turmarrov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#SUB#
Joao Diaz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Turmarrov's arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turmarrov connects with a big shot to the side of Joao Diaz's head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Turmarrov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Can Joao Diaz hold on?! Turmarrov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#SUB#
Turmarrov is persistently looking for the submission but Joao Diaz is defending it well.
Joao Diaz is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Turmarrov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've been informed that Joao Diaz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1##SUB#
Turmarrov looking for the choke but no joy.
Joao Diaz tries to roll but Turmarrov sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Joao Diaz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Turmarrov is working for a rear naked choke. Joao Diaz is not defending it well and Turmarrov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Joao Diaz refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Joao Diaz's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexey Turmarrov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Joao Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kiyomochi as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Joao Diaz scores with a takedown into Kiyomochi's guard.
Kiyomochi keeping moving, preventing Joao Diaz from controlling successfully.
Joao Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joao Diaz stops Kiyomochi from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joao Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiyomochi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiyomochi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kiyomochi can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Joao Diaz wants to control from the top but Kiyomochi keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kiyomochi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joao Diaz.
Kiyomochi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Joao Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Kiyomochi. Kiyomochi maintains the clinch.
Kiyomochi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Joao Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kiyomochi walks away with a smile on his face. Joao Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Joao Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiyomochi swings for the body but Joao Diaz moves out of range.
Kiyomochi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joao Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kiyomochi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Kiyomochi.#CUT2#It looks like Charles Joao Diaz has been cut.
A jab from Kiyomochi does it's job there.
Hasegawa Kiyomochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Kiyomochi moves into the clinch.
Kiyomochi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Joao Diaz tries to pull guard but Kiyomochi won't allow it.
Joao Diaz is trying to pull guard but Kiyomochi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joao Diaz tries to pull guard but Kiyomochi won't allow it.
A short right from Kiyomochi.
Kiyomochi lands with a light punch inside.
Joao Diaz jumps guard but Kiyomochi stands there with Joao Diaz around his waist. Joao Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kiyomochi.
Joao Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joao Diaz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Joao Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kiyomochi stalling in the clinch.
Kiyomochi lands with a light punch inside.
Kiyomochi scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3##BC2#
Kiyomochi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Kiyomochi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joao Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body punch from Kiyomochi. #CL2#
Kiyomochi clinches.
Joao Diaz fails to pull guard.
Kiyomochi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kiyomochi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joao Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kiyomochi walks away with a smile on his face. Joao Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joao Diaz is breathing heavily.
Kiyomochi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kiyomochi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kiyomochi lands a jab to 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!
Kiyomochi connects with the punch.
Kiyomochi sizes up Joao Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kiyomochi cracks a nice hook into Joao Diaz's ribs.
Kiyomochi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Joao Diaz with a poor takedown
and Kiyomochi counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Kiyomochi has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Kiyomochi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kiyomochi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kiyomochi is pushing Joao Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Kiyomochi manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Kiyomochi. Those never looked like landing.
Kiyomochi lands a jab to Joao Diaz's midsection.
Kiyomochi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kiyomochi misses with a double jab.
Joao Diaz with a poor takedown
and Kiyomochi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joao Diaz thinking.
Joao Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Kiyomochi.
Kiyomochi misses with a few strikes there.
Kiyomochi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hasegawa Kiyomochi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Joao Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kiyomochi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kiyomochi misses with a double jab.
Kiyomochi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiyomochi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kiyomochi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joao Diaz on the side of the head. #CUT2#Charles Joao Diaz's cut is getting worse.
Joao Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Kiyomochi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Joao Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Joao Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Kiyomochi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Joao Diaz with a body shot.
Kiyomochi feints a jab promting Joao Diaz to slip. Kiyomochi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Joao Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Joao Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kiyomochi lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiyomochi throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Kiyomochi connects with a jab.
Joao Diaz takes one on the button.
Joao Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Kiyomochi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Joao Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiyomochi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joao Diaz.
Kiyomochi cracks a nice hook into Joao Diaz's ribs.
Joao Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kiyomochi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joao Diaz has time to react.
Joao Diaz takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#Charles Joao Diaz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#CL2#
Kiyomochi gets a clinch.
Kiyomochi stalls.
Joao Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kiyomochi walks away with a smile on his face. Joao Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Charles Joao Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Good shot there by Kiyomochi.
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!
Kiyomochi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joao Diaz. Joao Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joao Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joao Diaz shoots for a takedown but Kiyomochi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joao Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kiyomochi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joao Diaz on the side of the head.
Hasegawa Kiyomochi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joao Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Kiyomochi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Charles Joao Diaz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Decent striking displayed by Kiyomochi there.
Kiyomochi lands a head shot.#ROC2#Joao Diaz is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charles Joao Diaz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hasegawa Kiyomochi!
A victorious Hasegawa Kiyomochi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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