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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck for Santos Jr with that takedown attempt.
Santos Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tavares defends it nicely.
Tavares is looking for a counter combo.
Santos Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tavares.
Tavares shoots in and drives through. Santos Jr sprawls well.
Santos Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Santos Jr clinches.
Tavares trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Santos Jr pulls Tavares into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SU#
Tavares stands up and waves to Santos Jr to follow him. #CL#
Santos Jr gets tackled into the cage by Tavares. Tavares maintains the clinch. #T1#
Tavares tries to break the clinch but Santos Jr is controlling the position. #TD#
Tavares jumps guard and drags Santos Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tavares controlling Santos Jr's posture. #SU2#
Santos Jr gets to his feet - Tavares follows without any prompting. #CL#
Tavares closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Tavares's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tavares drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Tavares. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Tavares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santos Jr, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Santos Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Santos Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Santos Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Tavares.
#TD#
Tavares has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Santos Jr uses from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tavares holds on and takes a little breather.
Santos Jr trying to control but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Santos Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Tavares is retaining full guard.
Tavares is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Tavares lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tavares postures up.
Santos Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tavares looking to pass the guard.
Santos Jr doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tavares will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Tavares gets to his feet - Santos Jr follows without any prompting.
Santos Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Tavares fires out a quick counter leg kick but Santos Jr just manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Santos Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tavares makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tavares leaves Santos Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tavares fails with a takedown attempt.
Santos Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Tavares bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Santos Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tavares's guard.#ES#
Tavares manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Tavares dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tavares throws a push kick but Santos Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Tavares cracks Santos Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Santos Jr moves out of range easily.
Santos Jr misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Tavares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santos Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Tavares really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santos Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Santos Jr.
Santos Jr wants a takedown.
Tavares tries to work over Santos Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tavares pulls Santos Jr into guard.
Tavares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos Jr on the ground.
Tavares is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santos Jr is controlling him.
Santos Jr trying to control but Tavares is working from the bottom. #T1#
Tavares pulls Santos Jr in to control the position.
Santos Jr stops Tavares from standing up.
Tavares keeping full guard, as Santos Jr tries to pass. #SUB#
Tavares throws his legs up looking for a submission but Santos Jr uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB2#
Santos Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tavares, who protects the arm well.
Tavares tries to bench press Santos Jr off him but Santos Jr keeps the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santos Jr working away.
Santos Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tavares is avoiding damage well.
Tavares tries to improve position but can't.
Tavares is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Santos Jr has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The strikes coming from Santos Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tavares takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Santos Jr trying to control the action but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Tavares tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Santos Jr presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3#
Tavares is trying to stand.
Santos Jr with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB2#
Santos Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but Tavares defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Santos Jr looking to control but Tavares is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Tavares swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Santos Jr prevents Tavares from getting the reversal.
Santos Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tavares is looking to escape.
Santos Jr prevents Tavares from getting the reversal.
Santos Jr looking to ground and pound but Tavares is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tavares tries to hold on but Santos Jr pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Santos Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Santos Jr throws a head kick but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Santos Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tavares eats them both and turns towards Santos Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Santos Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a one-two to the body.
Santos Jr tries to clinch but Tavares is having none of it.
Santos Jr shoots in for a double leg but Tavares sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses.
Santos Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Felipe Tavares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Tavares darts in and clinches Santos Jr up against the cage.
Santos Jr is trying to push Tavares away but Tavares has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Santos Jr decides to pull guard.
Santos Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares controlling from the top position. #T1#
Santos Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tavares throwing strikes from guard but Santos Jr blocks nicely. #SU#
Tavares stands and steps away. Santos Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tavares will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santos Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Santos Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Tavares sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Felipe Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Santos Jr.
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos Jr.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santos Jr stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Santos Jr rushes Tavares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tavares lands with a light punch inside.
Tavares gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santos Jr.
#TD2#
Santos Jr jumps guard.
Santos Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tavares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Tavares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santos Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##SUB#
Tavares drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Santos Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tavares has Santos Jr in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Tavares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santos Jr postures up.
Santos Jr wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Santos Jr wants to pass the guard but Tavares is keeping the position.#SUB#
Tavares working for a triangle but Santos Jr defends it easily.
Santos Jr prevents Tavares from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos Jr stays in close to Tavares's body and controls the position.
Tavares wants to sweep here but Santos Jr controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bj Santos Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santos Jr 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bj Santos Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Tavares closes the distance and clinches.
Tavares wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Tavares jumps guard and drags Herring to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Herring wants to get up but he can't break Tavares's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Herring stopping the sweep attempt from Tavares.
Herring wants to get up but he can't break Tavares's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Herring trying to control but Tavares is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tavares holds on and takes a little breather.
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.#SUB2#
Tavares working for a triangle but Herring defends it easily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Herring's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1##CL2#
Tavares forces Herring back against the cage and clinches.
Herring wants a takedown but no success here.
Tavares wants a takedown.
Tavares utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Tavares breaks the clinch.
Tavares shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Herring as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Herring on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lowell Herring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrique Tavares.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Herring moved away.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Herring can't break the clinch.
Tavares stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavares. #BC2#
Tavares breaks from the clinch.
Herring moves in looking to clinch but Tavares pushes him off.#CL2#
Tavares takes the fight into the clinch.
Herring working hard to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Tavares.
Herring prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tavares is pushing Herring up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Herring tries to land knees in the clinch but Tavares avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Herring is trying to break free.
Tavares lands an elbow inside that Herring shrugs off.
Tavares is pushing Herring 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#
Tavares breaks the clinch.
Herring throws a series of punches but Tavares avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Tavares gets tackled into the cage by Herring. Herring maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Tavares manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Herring 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.
Tavares thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4#
Herring wants to get up but he can't break Tavares's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Herring trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herring is fighting to break Tavares's control of his arms but Tavares is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Tavares dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Herring fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tavares closes the distance and clinches up with Herring, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes Herring against the cage but Herring circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tavares closes the distance and clinches up with Herring, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes Herring against the cage but Herring circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Herring appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tavares tries for a takedown but Herring sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lowell Herring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrique Tavares.
Herring fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herring blocks a head kick by Tavares.
Tavares closes the distance and clinches up with Herring, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes Herring against the cage but Herring circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Herring feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tavares clinches.
Herring misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herring works on Tavares's body with a couple of short punches.
Herring misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tavares.
Herring has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Herring is trying to push Tavares away but Tavares has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herring.
Herring misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Tavares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tavares has Herring up against the cage in a clinch.
Herring tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tavares just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tavares drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Herring gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tavares landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Herring tries for a takedown but Tavares manages to get underhooks.
Herring wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Herring's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavares connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Tavares dives in for a single leg takedown but Herring sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tavares closes the distance and clinches up with Herring, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes Herring against the cage but Herring circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lowell Herring is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares is breathing heavily.
Tavares shoots in looking for a takedown. Herring tries to sprawl out of it but Tavares keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herring manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lowell Herring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Tavares moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Tavares successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Herring is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tavares is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tavares has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Herring keeping moving, preventing Tavares from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Herring working for submissions but it's allowed Tavares to get to half guard.
Herring trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tavares manages to pass to mount!
#SU2#
Tavares is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T4#
Tavares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tavares misses with a takedown attempt
and Herring counters with a series of strikes. Tavares will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tavares keeps control of Herring as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Tavares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tavares jabs Herring to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Herring fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Herring misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Tavares.
A nice combination there by Tavares.
#ROC2#
Herring is rocked!
Tavares throws a quick head kick that knocks Herring silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Tavares is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henrique Tavares!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Tavares looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Roy!
Roy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roy wants to control but Tavares postures up.
Roy stops Tavares from passing to mount.
Roy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tavares wants to stand but Roy is controlling his arm.
Roy defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares working away.#SUB2#
Tavares tries for a kimura but Roy is defending well. #SU2#
Tavares stands up. #T1##TD2#
Tavares drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roy keeping moving, preventing Tavares from controlling successfully.
Tavares has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roy is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Tavares is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Roy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Roy has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Roy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roy is in close to Tavares's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roy throws a big right hand that misses.
Roy connects with a couple of short punches.
Tavares is pulling down on Roy's head. It's preventing any offense from Roy, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tavares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roy throws a big right hand that misses.
Tavares wants to sweep here but Roy controlling him for the moment.
Roy tries to stand but Tavares is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Tavares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roy.
Tavares utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Roy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tavares has momentary wrist control but Roy slips an elbow through the middle.
Tavares is trying to control the position but Roy postures up.
Tavares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roy is one step ahead there.
Roy wants to stand but Tavares has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Tavares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roy throws a big right hand that misses.
Tavares is pulling down on Roy's head. It's preventing any offense from Roy, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Tavares looking to score a takedown here. Roy is defending well but Tavares drives through and ends up in Roy's guard.
Roy is striking off his back. Tavares thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Nice strikes from Tavares there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roy trying to control from the bottom.
#ES#
Roy kicks Tavares off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vito Roy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Roy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tavares moves into range and connects with a jab.
Roy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roy wants it to stay on the feet.
Roy is looking to clinch.
Roy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Tavares closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares is taking a breather. Roy 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.
Roy 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.
Tavares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Tavares is thwarting Roy's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavares wants to take a breather but Roy is having none of it. #SUB#
Roy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tavares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roy is just riding it out for now. Tavares eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Tavares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roy is just riding it out for now. Tavares eventually gives up the hold. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tavares shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roy tries to counter by clinching up but Tavares breaks away and moves out of range.
Tavares misses with a two punch combination.
Roy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tavares sprawls well. Tavares wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roy gets slowly back to his feet.
Tavares tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tavares fails with a takedown attempt.
Roy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tavares manages to circle out of the way.
Vito Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Tavares.#T3#
Tavares shoots for a takedown but Roy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Tavares clinches with his opponent.
Roy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tavares to keep the fight standing.
Roy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Tavares gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Roy regains guard.
#SUB#
Roy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Tavares trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roy keeping full guard, as Tavares tries to pass. #SUB#
Roy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tavares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tavares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roy throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Tavares has Roy up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Tavares breaks the clinch.
Bruno Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roy tries to clinch but Tavares is having none of it.
Roy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tavares.#TD2#
Tavares closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Tavares decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tavares takes a swing at Roy's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Tavares closes the distance and clinches.#T1##BC2#
Tavares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tavares or perhaps it was just good defense by Roy, which made it look bad.
Tavares closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roy circles away.
Roy thinks about countering with a head kick.
Vito Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Tavares.
Tavares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tavares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Roy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Roy thows a huge punch but Tavares dodges it nicely.
Tavares has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roy is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Roy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tavares defends it well. #SUB#
Roy seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Tavares regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Roy.
Roy preventing the sweep.
Tavares trying to keep a closed guard but Roy is proving a slippery customer.
Roy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tavares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roy. #SUB2#
Tavares has his foot on Roy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roy works his way back into a safe position though.
Tavares trying to keep a closed guard but Roy is proving a slippery customer.
Bruno Tavares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tavares works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Roy lands a couple of elbows.
Roy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tavares can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tavares utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tavares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roy works over Tavares with some ground and pound from guard.
Roy is looking to work some ground and pound but Tavares has wrist control.
Tavares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roy landing some decent shots from guard.
Roy won't allow Tavares to get back to his feet.
Roy distracts Tavares with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tavares trying to control the position here. #T4#
Roy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roy postures up in Tavares's guard and throws a big left but Tavares blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Roy tries to keep at a distance but Tavares has taken the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Tavares.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roy fails to pull guard.
Tavares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roys head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruno Tavares.
I think Tavares 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 Cesar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Tavares!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Tavares looks to land a body kick but Mathews moved away.
A quick step to the side and Mathews tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares fails with the takedown.
Tavares with a poor takedown #CL#
and Mathews counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mathews.
Mathews fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Tavares gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mathews makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mathews.
Tavares trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tavares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Mathews is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Tavares slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tavares has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mathews is proving hard to escape from.
Tavares engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Tavares 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.
Tavares postures up and lands a big shot to Mathews's brow.
Tavares is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Mathews has an active guard here but Tavares has managed to pass into half guard.
Mathews tries to kick Tavares off but Tavares keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tavares working over Mathews with some ground and pound. Mathews looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tavares lands strikes from half guard.
Tavares sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tavares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tavares is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Still in half guard, Tavares seems content to control.#SUB2#
Tavares is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mathews defends it well.
Tavares stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mathews is looking to control Tavares's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mathews avoid being mounted?
Mathews wants to improve his position but Tavares is controlling well.
Tavares is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SUB#
Mathews looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tavares passes into side control!
Tavares is putting a hurting on Mathews here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mathews is looking for a sweep.
Tavares advances to mount. #SUB2#
Tavares throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Mathews has his hands clasped together but Tavares breaks the hold and Mathews is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Tavares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kleber Tavares!
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