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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Lambug fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lambug avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lambug misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nwaoge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lambug blocks a leg kick.
Nwaoge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Lambug tries to counter it with a takedown but Nwaoge pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Lambug clinches up against the cage.
Nwaoge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lambug gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Lambug breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambug slips a jab and a cross from Nwaoge.
Nwaoge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nwaoge swats away the attempt to clinch by Lambug.#T1#
A shot to the body from Lambug misses
and Nwaoge counters with a two punch combo.
Nwaoge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nwaoge throws a nice looking combination but Lambug bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lambug comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nwaoge throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Lambug clinches with his opponent.
Lambug stalling the fight.
Nwaoge wants to get back to striking at distance but Lambug won't allow it.
Nwaoge working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Nwaoge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Lambug.
Lambug is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nwaoge with a body shot.#CL2#
Lambug has Nwaoge up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Lambug breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Nwaoge avoids the head kick by Lambug.
Nwaoge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nwaoge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Lambug looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lambug tries to pass to full mount but Nwaoge defends it. #SUB2#
Lambug looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nwaoge wants to control but Lambug is keeping busy.
#T3#
Lambug thows a huge punch but Nwaoge dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nwaoge controlling the position for now.
Lambug is trying to control. Nwaoge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nwaoge is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Lambug blocks the leg kick.
Nwaoge connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lambug. Lambug circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Lambug darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nwaoge wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nwaoge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lambug really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nwaoge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nwaoge gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pelka Lambug will probably get the nod.
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#
Lambug feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lambug preventing the sweep.
Lambug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Lambug got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nwaoge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lambug has managed to get both his arms back between Nwaoge's legs - danger averted.
Lambug stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nwaoge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lambug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nwaoge working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Nwaoge is really struggling to control Lambug but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lambug trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nwaoge looking for a sweep. Not yet Nwaoge, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nwaoge holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lambug fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nwaoge avoids it really well and circles away.
Nwaoge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice takedown defense from Nwaoge. No joy for Lambug on that attempt. #CL2#
Lambug closes the distance and clinches.
Nwaoge scores with a shoulder strike.
Nwaoge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lambug after a bit of a struggle.
Lambug changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nwaoge fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Medzavi Nwaoge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelka Lambug.
Lambug is breathing heavily.
Nwaoge lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nwaoge.
Lambug tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nwaoge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lambug somewhat.#T3#
Nwaoge connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nwaoge is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nwaoge misses with a low kick.
Nwaoge lands with a shot to the body.
Medzavi Nwaoge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lambug fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nwaoge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nwaoge connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nwaoge connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lambug's hands.
Nwaoge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Nwaoge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nwaoge lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lambug has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lambug there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lambug walks into a straight right hand from Nwaoge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nwaoge throws a low kick but Lambug moves out of range easily.
Lambug is looking for the big counter here.
Nwaoge lands a jab to the head.
Nwaoge scores with a jab. Lambug acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nwaoge.
Lambug fails with the takedown
and Nwaoge counters with a thumping low kick.
Lambug moves out of range of the leg kick from Nwaoge.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Medzavi Nwaoge dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lambug checks the leg kick.
Nwaoge defending well as Lambug loads up on a big left hand.
Nwaoge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lambug has time to react.#TD2#
Lambug gets the takedown into side control.
Lambug tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nwaoge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lambug wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lambug takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nwaoge keeping his opponent close.
Nwaoge wants to control but Lambug postures up.#T1##SU2#
Lambug has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nwaoge's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nwaoge duly obliges.
Nice shot by Nwaoge.
Lambug wants to clinch.#T2#
Nwaoge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nwaoge jabs Lambug to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nwaoge.
Lambug tries to clinch but Nwaoge is having none of it.
Lambug shoots for a double leg takedown but Nwaoge sprawls well. He's pushed Lambug's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nwaoge displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nwaoge lands a head shot.
Medzavi Nwaoge is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lambug is defended easily by Nwaoge.#T3#
Nwaoge jabs at Lambug's body.
Lambug tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nwaoge counters with a straight right hand.
Nwaoge scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nwaoge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nwaoge lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nwaoge connects with a nice looking jab.
Lambug has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nwaoge scores with a hook to the body. Lambug takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nwaoge fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lambug is out of range. #T4#
Decent striking displayed by Nwaoge there.
Nwaoge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nwaoge cracks Lambug with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lambug walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lambug checks a leg kick nicely.
Lambug is looking for the big counter here.
Lambug walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nwaoge closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lambug moves to clinch but Nwaoge breaks away
and Nwaoge makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lambug.
And that's the end of the fight!
Medzavi Nwaoge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nwaoge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Medzavi Nwaoge! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Martins closes the distance and pushes Maltsev back into the cage.
Martins has Maltsev pressed against the cage, preventing Maltsev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martins avoiding damage.
Maltsev tries to work over Martins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Martins decides to pull guard.
Martins seems keen to control Maltsev's posture.
Maltsev looking to sit in guard and control but Martins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins stands up over Maltsev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Martins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Martins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Martins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Martins 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.
Martins stands and throws Maltsev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maltsev is looking for a sweep.
Martins is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Martins has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Maltsev!#T3#
Martins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Martins lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Martins wants to finish this one by submission but Maltsev is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Martins.
Martins avoids the attempt from Maltsev to control.
Martins looking to finish with strikes here!
Martins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Martins punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Martins looking to secure an arm triangle but Maltsev defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martins controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopoldo Martins 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#
Martins slips a straight right by Maltsev.
We've been informed that Maltsev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maltsev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martins circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Martins clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Martins successfully pulls guard.
Maltsev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maltsev looking to sit in guard and control but Martins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Maltsev trying to keep a closed guard but Martins is proving a slippery customer.
Maltsev wants to control but Martins passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltsev is in trouble now - Martins has advanced to mount!
Martins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Maltsev is trying to escape the mount.
Martins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maltsev tries to improve his position but instead Martins has taken his back!
Martins controls the position.
Martins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maltsev for as long as he can get away with.#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.
Maltsev wants to get back to his feet.
Maltsev is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Martins.
#SUB#
Maltsev showing good submission defense here.
Martins punishes Maltsev with strikes from the back mount. #SUB#
Martins is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Maltsev with him. Maltsev is trying to defend but Martins has an arm under the chin now! Maltsev grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leopoldo Martins!
After winning the bout, Leopoldo Martins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dos Anjos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Souza's head.
Souza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Souza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Souza throws a body kick that misses
and Dos Anjos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Souza shoots in but Dos Anjos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dos Anjos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Anjos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Anjos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Anjos stuns Souza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Dos Anjos gets the takedown into side control.
Dos Anjos tries to get to his feet but Souza is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Dos Anjos in his guard.
Dos Anjos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dos Anjos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Dos Anjos tries to stand but Souza is controlling from the bottom.
Dos Anjos wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
Dos Anjos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Souza's head.
Dos Anjos throws a big right hand that misses.
Dos Anjos connects with a couple of short punches.
Dos Anjos works over Souza with some ground and pound from guard.
Dos Anjos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Souza is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dos Anjos throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Souza's body to avoid the submission. Souza has instead reached around Dos Anjos's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Souza arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pedro Souza! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Son swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Son lands a jab.#TD#
Reis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Son sprawls well initially but Reis persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Son manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Reis misses with a kick to the body.
Son feints the counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reis misses with the combination.
Reis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reis tries to bum rush Son with a series of wild strikes but Son uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reis sets himself, and Son steps forward looking for the clinch! Reis avoids it this time.
A head kick misses from Son.
Reis tries to counter by clinching up but Son breaks away and moves out of range.
Son shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reis pinned against the cage. Reis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##TD#
Reis feints and as Son raises his hands in defense, Reis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Son wants to stand up but Reis is controlling him.
Reis is looking to advance position but Son has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SUB2#
Son jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Reis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Reis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reis tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Son tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Reis pushes Son away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Son gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Reis isn't going anywhere.
Reis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Reis struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Reis is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Son tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU2#
Son stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Son forces Reis back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Son wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reis has him pressed against the cage.
Son prevents the takedown attempt.
Son on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reis jumps guard but Son stands there with Reis around his waist. Reis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reis wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luan Reis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Son wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reis has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Son has Reis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Son pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Reis tumbling to the mat - Son dives into Reis's guard.#SUB#
Reis is looking for a triangle here but Son uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santos Son 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#
Son tries to clinch but Reis moves away #TD#
and Reis counters with a shoot takedown. Son fights it but they end up in guard.
Santos Son has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reis 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Son is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Son wants to get up but he can't break Reis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Reis has his hands on Son's head, controlling the position.
Reis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Son on the ground.#SUB#
Reis working for a triangle but Son defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Reis can't do much from the bottom here.
Reis is not content to let Son control the position.
Reis can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Son is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reis stops Son from passing to mount.
Son wants to control but Reis is keeping him busy.
Reis can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Son wants to stand but Reis is controlling his arm.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Son blocks a head kick by Reis.
#TD#
Reis scores with a takedown into Son's guard.
Reis is looking to pass into half guard but Son pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Son is in guard.#REVB#
Reis trying to keep a closed guard but Son is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Reis keeping moving, preventing Son from controlling successfully.
Reis with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Son can't handle though.
Reis throws a couple of heel strikes.
Reis has his hands on Son's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Reis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Son passes into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reis tries to bench press Son off him but Son keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santos Son 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Son wants to clinch up but Reis keeps it at a distance.
Son fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Reis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Son's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Reis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Reis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Reis advances nicely into full mount.
Son throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Reis dominating with strikes here.
Reis controlling from mount.
Reis breaks from Son's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Reis cracks Son with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T2#
Reis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Son hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Reis landing strikes from the mount.
Reis controlling the pace for now.
Reis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Son looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T3#
Reis pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Reis swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Son is now in Reis's guard. A big mistake from Reis there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Reis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Son missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Reis is looking for a triangle but Son pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Reis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Son wants to control from the top but Reis keeps moving.
Son preventing the sweep.
Reis keeping moving, preventing Son from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Son is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luan Reis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Son 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santos Son! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1005 Round 2
Date: Oct 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Souza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Proba shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Proba trying to mount his opponent but Souza defends it.
Souza wants to control but Proba is keeping busy.
Proba controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Proba connects with a nice short shot to Souza's temple.
Proba throwing shots but Souza is blocking nicely. #T1#
Souza wants to improve his position but Proba is controlling well.
Souza wants to control the action here but instead Proba manages to pass to full mount!
BOOM! Proba connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Souza tries to lock up and control but Proba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Proba looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Proba tries to control but Souza wriggling away.
Proba scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Souza looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T2#
Proba tries to get the hooks in deep but Souza pushed the leg off.
Proba avoiding Souza 's attempts to control his hands.
Proba struggling to keep hold of the position.
Souza just trying to survive but Proba is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Proba trying to control momentarily.
Souza wants to control his opponent's hands but Proba gets his hands free. #T3#
Proba tries to keep control of the position but Souza is staying busy.
Proba slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Proba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Souza tries to escape but Proba has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Souza is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Proba tightening his grip on Souza, looking for the choke.
Souza is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Proba is trying to stick to Souza's back but Souza is turning into Proba. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Proba's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Souza.
Proba controlling Souza's posture.
Souza forces his way into half guard.
Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Proba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza is trying to control the action in half guard but Proba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joska Proba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Souza as Proba shoots in.
Souza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Souza avoids the head kick by Proba.
Proba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Souza.
Proba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Souza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Proba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Souza's guard.#SUB#
Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Proba stops Souza from standing up. #T1#
Proba wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving. #SUB#
Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Proba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Proba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Proba chips away with some ground and pound.
Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Proba from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Proba wants to pass the guard but Souza is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Joska Proba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Proba 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Souza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Souza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Proba holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Proba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Proba.#T3#
Proba wants to get back to his feet but Souza is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Proba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Proba is breathing heavily.
Proba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Souza trying to control but Proba is working from the bottom. #SU#
Souza stands and steps away. Proba gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
And Proba tries to counter it with a takedown but Souza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Souza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Souza gets a double leg takedown into Proba's guard.
Proba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Proba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Souza is looking to stand up but Proba won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Proba is trying to keep Souza in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joska Proba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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##CL2#
Proba darts in and clinches Souza up against the cage.
Proba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Souza is trying to maintain a safe position but Proba gets an underhook and turns Souza into the cage.
Proba manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Souza tries to break the clinch but Proba is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Souza pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Proba manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Souza throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Proba holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Proba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Proba rushes Souza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Proba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Souza gets the takedown into side control.
Proba is not content to let Souza control the position. #SUB#
Souza tries for a kimura but Proba is defending well.
Souza trying to control the action but Proba is working from the bottom. #T2#
Proba manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Proba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Proba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Proba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Proba is trying to control the action in half guard but Souza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Proba wants to advance to full mount but Souza doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Proba wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving. #T3#
Proba might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Souza haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Souza trying to control the position here.
Proba content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Proba defends well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Souza wants to stand but Proba is controlling the position.
Proba scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Proba passes into half guard.
Souza is trying to control but Proba passes into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joska Proba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Proba has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Joska Proba!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Joska Proba!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Joska Proba!
Joska Proba wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1005 Round 1
Date: Oct 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Pondey gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Souza pulls guard effortlessly.
Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pondey is staying active underneath Souza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Souza is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pondey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Souza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Souza is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Pondey tries to kick Souza off but Souza keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Souza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pondey manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Pondey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pondey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Souza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Pondey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Souza defends it easily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Souza throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pondey has a takedown stuffed.
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
Souza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pondey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pondey looks winded!#T3##TD#
Souza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pondey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Souza controls the position.#SU#
Souza stands up and beckons Pondey to his feet.
Souza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pondey but Pondey pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Pondey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Pondey controls his hands.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Pondey has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Pondey breaks from the clinch.
Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Souza looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pondey is looking to stand back up but Souza counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pondey. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza slows the pace down in half guard.
Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Souza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Souza shoots in and drives through. Pondey sprawls well.#TD2#
Pondey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Souza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pondey controls the position.
Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Souza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pondey tries to move into full mount but can't pass Souza's legs.
Pondey is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes there by Pondey.#T1#
Souza sneaks back into half guard.
Souza moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Souza looking for a triangle here. Pondey is fighting it but it looks tight! Souza pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Pondey is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pedro Souza! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis closes the distance but Jean moves to the side #TD#
and Jean counters with a single leg into guard. Reis didn't expect that.
Reis is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jean dives into side control.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jean tries to move to mount but Reis blocks the move with his legs.
Reis wants to get back to his feet but Jean drags him back down.
Reis is looking for a sweep.
Reis wants to control but Jean postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean is looking to take a break and control but Reis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reis is trying to work for a sweep but Jean has mounted him!#T1#
Jean trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reis tries to lock up and control but Jean gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jean haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Reis reaches up to try and pull Jean in and control his posture, but Jean latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Reis taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Jean! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martins dives in for a single leg takedown but Stamboli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stamboli scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#It looks like Leopoldo Martins has been cut.
Martins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stamboli is fending him off so far but Martins persists. Nope, Stamboli circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Stamboli has Martins up against the cage in a clinch.
Martins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martins can't break the clinch.
Stamboli looking for a takedown.
Stamboli looking for a takedown.
Martins wants to break free but Stamboli has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Stamboli lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES2#
Martins has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stamboli is on him like a limpet, forcing Martins back against the cage.
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!
Stamboli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Stamboli. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Stamboli lands a hook that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
Martins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stamboli is defending well for now.
Martins working hard to break the clinch.
Martins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stamboli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Martins is defending well.
Martins just leaning against Stamboli, taking a breather.
Martins stalling in the clinch but Stamboli improves position. #TD2#
Martins jumps guard.
Stamboli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martins works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Martins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stamboli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stamboli preventing the sweep.
Stamboli working some strikes from top position.#ES2#
Martins has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stamboli is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Stamboli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stamboli tries for a takedown but Martins manages to get underhooks.
Stamboli is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stamboli is working for takedown but Martins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stamboli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martins's efforts to push away.
Martins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3#
Martins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stamboli blocks a body shot from Martins. #TD#
Stamboli turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stamboli manages to end up in side control.
Martins defending against the ground and pound. #SU#
Stamboli stands up.
No luck for Martins with that takedown attempt.
Martins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stamboli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Stamboli misses the jab.#CL#
Stamboli moves into the clinch successfully.
Martins is trying to pull guard but Stamboli has him pressed against the cage.
Martins wants to break free but Stamboli has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stamboli as Martins tries to tie him up.
Stamboli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Stamboli breaks from the clinch.
Stamboli throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Martins counter with a right hand.
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 Johnny Stamboli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leopoldo Martins'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#
Stamboli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Stamboli rushes Martins and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Martins pulls guard successfully.
Stamboli would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stamboli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martins on the ground.
Martins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stamboli scoring with some ground and pound.
Stamboli wants to stand but Martins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stamboli throws a strike but Martins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins passes Stamboli's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stamboli is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Martins jumps into side control!
Leopoldo Martins has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Martins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stamboli, who protects the arm well.
Stamboli is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Martins trying to control the position but Stamboli is working away.
Martins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stamboli is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Martins is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stamboli's shoulder. That is not cool.
Stamboli is trying to get back to half guard.
Stamboli is working hard here to advance position.
Stamboli manages to work his way to half guard, despite Martins's best efforts.
Martins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martins wants to control but Stamboli is keeping him busy.
Martins blocks the strikes from Stamboli.
Martins wants to pass to mount but Stamboli is defending the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Martins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stamboli defending well though.
Martins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martins trying to control from half guard but Stamboli is working away.
Martins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stamboli defending well though.
Stamboli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stamboli tries to get out of the position.
Stamboli is trying to stand up here but Martins is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martins moves out of range of the strikes.
Martins with the counter takedown but Stamboli avoids it easily.
Stamboli tries to bum rush Martins with a series of wild strikes but Martins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Stamboli misses.
Martins is looking to clinch but Stamboli is avoiding it.
Stamboli dives in and grabs Martins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martins pushes down on Stamboli's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martins walks into a straight right hand from Stamboli.
Stamboli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Martins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stamboli throws a combination that misses
and Stamboli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martins wants to clinch.
Martins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stamboli swivels and escapes.
Johnny Stamboli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leopoldo Martins.
Stamboli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Stamboli.
#TD#
Martins tries to sprawl but Stamboli drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Martins manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martins takes one on the button.
Martins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stamboli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stamboli!
#T4##CL#
Stamboli rushes Martins and presses him up against the cage.
Stamboli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martins prevents it.
Martins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stamboli gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stamboli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Martins is defending well.
Martins wants to break free but Stamboli has control.
#BC#
Stamboli manages to break the clinch.
Martins ducks under a wild hook from Stamboli.
Martins wants to counter the offense by Stamboli and move into the clinch position.
Martins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stamboli sprawls well. Stamboli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martins gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Stamboli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leopoldo Martins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Martins shoots in looking for a takedown but Stamboli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martins closes the distance and clinches up with Stamboli, looking for a takedown. Martins pushes Stamboli against the cage but Stamboli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stamboli throws a right hand that Martins ducks under and follows up with a left that Martins also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Stamboli misses.
Martins shoots for a takedown but Stamboli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnny Stamboli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leopoldo Martins.
Martins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stamboli sprawls well. Stamboli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martins gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Stamboli decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stamboli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stamboli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Martins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU#
Stamboli decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Stamboli darts in and clinches Martins up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Stamboli has picked Martins up - he's going for a ride! Stamboli dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T1#
Martins tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stamboli working over Martins with some ground and pound. Martins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Martins trying to control from the bottom.
Stamboli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stamboli wants to stand up but Martins is controlling the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stamboli lands a nice short elbow.
Martins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martins is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Stamboli gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Martins gets caught napping as Stamboli dives in and scores a takedown. Martins manages to retain guard.#T2##SU#
Stamboli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stamboli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Martins tries to keep at a distance but Stamboli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stamboli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martins can do to turn this around?#BC#
Stamboli breaks the clinch.
Martins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stamboli.
#CL#
Stamboli has closed the distance and engaged Martins in a clinch.
Stamboli has Martins pressed against the cage, preventing Martins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stamboli is looking to take this one to the mat.
Martins stops a takedown attempt from Stamboli.
Stamboli prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Stamboli tries to score a body lock takedown but Martins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Martins manages to pull guard.
Stamboli throws a big elbow that misses.
Martins looking for a sweep. Not yet Martins, not yet.
Martins has momentary wrist control but Stamboli slips an elbow through the middle.
Stamboli scoring with some ground and pound.
Martins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Martins is looking for a triangle but Stamboli pushes his legs off easily.
Stamboli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Stamboli stands up and waves to Martins to follow him.
Martins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stamboli fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Stamboli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stamboli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martins circles away quickly and effectively.
Martins dives in and grabs Stamboli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stamboli pushes down on Martins's head and hops out.
Martins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stamboli throws a right and a left that Martins avoids nicely.
Johnny Stamboli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martins misses with a few strikes there.
Stamboli goes for a double leg but Martins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martins continues to drive forward.
Martins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnny Stamboli is winning the standup battle so far.
Stamboli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Martins has closed the distance and engaged Stamboli in a clinch.
Leopoldo Martins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Stamboli has hold of one of Martins's legs. Martins is fighting the takedown attempt but Stamboli gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Martins is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leopoldo Martins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stamboli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Stamboli! |
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