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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Teixeira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Teixeira fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Zrelak jumps guard.
Teixeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zrelak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zrelak pulls Teixeira in close to prevent any damage.
Teixeira preventing the sweep.
Zrelak pulls Teixeira in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Teixeira drops back looking for a leg! Zrelak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zrelak manages to kick Teixeira off! Teixeira jumps back into Zrelak's guard.
Zrelak has his hands on Teixeira's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Teixeira trying to move into half guard but instead Zrelak has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Zrelak trying to control the position from guard on top but Teixeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zrelak tries to free his leg and advance position but Teixeira is retaining full guard.
Zrelak trying to control the position from guard on top but Teixeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zrelak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Teixeira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zrelak defends well.#T2#
Teixeira wants to control but Zrelak passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Teixeira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Teixeira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Teixeira has hold of Zrelak's hands but Zrelak slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Teixeira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB#
Teixeira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zrelak passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Teixeira!
Zrelak controlling the pace for now. #SU2#
Zrelak gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD2#
Zrelak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Teixeira sprawls well initially but Zrelak persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zrelak in particular looking to stall.
Zrelak is pressing down on Teixeira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Teixeira is holding on for now. #SU2#
Zrelak stands up and beckons Teixeira to join him on the feet.
Zrelak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teixeira attempts a counter takedown but Zrelak avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Zrelak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Teixeira is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Teixeira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Zrelak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Zrelak forces Teixeira back against the cage and clinches.
Teixeira blocks an elbow strike.
Teixeira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zrelak walks away with a smile on his face. Teixeira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Zrelak throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Teixeira was covering up waiting for the punch and Zrelak finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Teixeira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zrelak is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zrelak stays in close to Teixeira's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Zrelak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Teixeira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zrelak has managed to get both his arms back between Teixeira's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Teixeira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zrelak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Teixeira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zrelak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zrelak 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.
Zrelak lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Teixeira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zrelak seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU2#
Teixeira is working an open guard so Zrelak takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Zrelak bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zrelak creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Teixeira takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3##SUB2#
Zrelak is trying to get an arm triangle but Teixeira is defending well.
Zrelak is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Zrelak advances to full mount.
Zrelak landing punches.
Zrelak breaks from Teixeira's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
Teixeira tries to reverse the position but Zrelak maintains control.
Zrelak controlling the pace for now.
Zrelak lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Teixeira hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teixeira is squirming around, avoiding Zrelak's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Zrelak moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Teixeira has worked his arm free - good work by Teixeira!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Zrelak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Zrelak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Teixeira is trying to defend but Zrelak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pete Zrelak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Teixeira wants to control but Zrelak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zrelak in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Teixeira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zrelak pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zrelak seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Zrelak winds up and cracks Teixeira with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Teixeira actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zrelak is trying to control the action in half guard but Teixeira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Teixeira is looking for a sweep. Zrelak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zrelak is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zrelak wants to take a breather but Teixeira is having none of it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Zrelak is working for a kimura but Teixeira is defending it quite comfortably.
Zrelak wants to control but Teixeira is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Teixeira misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Zrelak gets the takedown into side control.
Teixeira wants to control but Zrelak postures up.
Zrelak cracks Teixeira with a big elbow.
Zrelak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zrelak cracks Teixeira with a big elbow. #T3##SU2#
Zrelak decides to stand back up. Zrelak steps back and let's Teixeira get back to his feet.#CL2#
Zrelak has Teixeira up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Zrelak gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zrelak trying to control the action but Teixeira is working from the bottom.
Zrelak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Teixeira looking for submissions off his back.
Zrelak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Teixeira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Neda Teixeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pete Zrelak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Zrelak 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Zrelak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zrelak 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Zrelak!
Pete Zrelak took some time post fight to say the following; 'Orgulhe-se das suas cicatrizes, elas provam sua força e capacidade de superação.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Endo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Talon missing with a left hand there. Endo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Endo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Talon as he avoids it easily.
Endo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Endo. Talon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Endo moves in looking to clinch but Talon pushes him off.
Talon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Endos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Jun Endo has been cut.#CL#
Talon rushes Endo and presses him up against the cage.
Talon is pressed up against the cage. Endo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Talon down to the mat. Talon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nano Talon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Endo.
Talon throws a hook but Endo blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Endo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Talon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Endo.
Endo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Endo shoots for a takedown but Talon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
A jab from Talon misses.
Talon blocks a leg kick.
Endo misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Endo.
Talon throwing a counter right hand but Endo manages to avoid it.
Nano Talon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Endo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Talon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Endo.
Talon works the jab nicely.
Talon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Talon throws a body shot but no joy.
Talon throws the left hand but Endo avoids the punch easily.
Endo slips under a jab from Talon.
Endo checks a leg kick.
Talon misses with a low kick.
Endo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Talon scores with a hook to the body. Endo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nano Talon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Endo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Endo slips a jab from Talon.
Endo misses with a takedown attempt
and Endo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Endo tries to clinch but Talon moves out of range.
Talon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Talon throws a big shot that misses.
Endo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Talon tries to avoid it but Endo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Talon to the ground. Talon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Endo looks winded!
Talon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Talon throws a front kick aimed at Endo's knee but Endo avoids it well.
Talon swats away the attempt to clinch by Endo.#CL#
Endo gets tackled into the cage by Talon. Talon maintains the clinch. #BC#
Talon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Talon lands a glancing blow to the side of Endo's head.#CL#
Talon closes the distance and pushes Endo back into the cage.#BC#
Talon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Endo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Endo.
A lazy body kick from Endo
enabling Talon to counter with a crisp jab.
Endo shoots for a double leg takedown but Talon sprawls well. He's pushed Endo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Talon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left lands for Talon.
Endo shoots in for a double leg but Talon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Talon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talon throws a lazy right hand but Endo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Talon throws a jab but it's blocked by Endo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Talon. Endo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Endo tries to counter with a clinch but Talon shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Talon closes the distance and pushes Endo back into the cage.
Talon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Endo backwards.
Talon slows down the pace here.
Talon stalling against the cage.
Endo has had enough of the clinch but Talon keeps him there for the moment.
Endo wants a takedown.
Endo jumps guard but Talon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Talon lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Talon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nano Talon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jun Endo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Endo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Talon.
Some wild striking there from Talon.
Talon misses with a looping left.
Endo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Talon.
Endo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Talon misses with a double jab.
Talon scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot by Talon.
Talon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Talon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talon throws a hook but Endo avoids it easily.
Jab by Talon.
Talon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Endo can do to turn this around?
Talon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Endo moves away.
And Endo tries to counter it with a takedown but Talon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Talon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Talon throws a right and a left that Endo avoids nicely. #T1#
Talon swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Endo misses.
Endo is looking to clinch but Talon is avoiding it.
Talon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Talon pushes Endo up against the cage in a clinch.
Talon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Talon is pressed up against the cage. Endo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Talon down to the mat. Talon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Endo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Talon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Talon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Endo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Talon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Endo.
Nano Talon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Endo.
Talon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Endo.
Endo is breathing heavily.
Talon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Endo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Talon throws a low kick but Endo avoids it.
Endo looks to clinch
and Talon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Talon has managed to clinch.
Endo is trying to pull guard but Talon has him pressed against the cage.
Talon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Talon scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Talon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Talon cracks a nice hook into Endo's ribs.
Talon lands a jab to Endo's midsection.
Endo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Talon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Endo.
Good standup being displayed there by Talon as he connects with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Endo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick from Talon misses.
Talon throws a right and a left that Endo avoids nicely. #T3#
Endo takes one on the button.
Talon digs a good body shot into Endo's ribs.
Talon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Endo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Talon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Endo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nano Talon is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Endo.
Talon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Talon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Endo.
Talon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Endo.
Talon lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Talon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Talon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Talon manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Endo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Talon instigates a clinch.
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!#BC#
Talon breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Talon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Talon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Endo tries to clinch up.
As Endo looks to move away, Talon throws a big counter combo but Endo just gets out of the way.
Talon throws a leg kick but Endo checks it.
Endo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Talon looks to score with a jab to the body but Endo is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Endo.
Talon misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nano Talon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jun Endo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Talon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Endo on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Talon misses its intended target.
Endo avoids the body shot from Talon.
Endo tries to clinch there but Talon circles away.
#CL#
Talon takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Talon manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Endo.
Endo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Talon rather than just go for the knockout.
Talon just misses with a punch to the body.
Endo dives in and grabs Talon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Talon pushes down on Endo's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Endo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Talon misses with a low kick.#CL#
Talon clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Talon breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Endo fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Talon moves into the clinch.
A short right from Talon. #BC#
Talon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Endo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Talon counters with a straight right hand.
Endo throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Talon counters by clinching up.
Talon lands a right hand.
Talon lands an uppercut.#BC#
Talon breaks from the clinch.
Endo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Talon is fending him off so far but Endo persists. Nope, Talon circles away and we're back to standing.
Nano Talon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Endo.
Endo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Endo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Endo is rocked!
Talon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Endo.
Endo is still on wobbly legs! Can Talon finish him?
Endo tries to clinch up
and Talon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
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!
Talon misses with a hook. Endo ducked under it nicely.
Endo seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Endo tries to keep at a distance but Talon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Talon is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Talon breaks from the clinch.
Talon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Endo misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Talon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Talon lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Talon. #T3#
Talon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Talon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Talon lands with a short shot to the head.
Endo tries to pull guard but Talon holds him up against the cage and eventually Endo drops back down to his feet.
Talon lands with a right to the head.
Talon cracks Endo with a nice body shot.
Talon cracks Endo with a nice body shot.#BC#
Talon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Talon digs a good hook to Endo's body.
Talon throws out a powerful jab.
Endo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Talon finds it's way round the side to connect with Endo's head.
Decent striking displayed by Talon there.#T4##CL#
Talon closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Talon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Talon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Talon.
Talon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Endo is able to avoid easily.
Talon lands a right hook to the body.
Talon throws a good cross that connects.
Endo misses with a low kick.
Talon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Endo.
Endo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Endo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Endo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Talon on his heels. He'll look to pass Talon's guard now, I'm sure.
Endo trying to control but Talon is working from the bottom.
Nano Talon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Talon is looking to stand up but Endo isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nano Talon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Talon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:25
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:24
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nano Talon!
A relieved looking Nano Talon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jun Endo spoke after the fight, saying 'Ser guerreiro não é vencer todas as guerras, mas sim nunca fugir de uma batalha.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Itagiba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
#CL#
Itagiba takes the fight into the clinch.
Itagiba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Itagiba takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Itagiba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itagiba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruda Itagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itagiba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Itagiba is fighting off a takedown attempt but Silva is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Itagiba to the mat. Itagiba regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Itagiba manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1#
Itagiba misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Itagiba closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Silva is trying to drag Itagiba to the mat but Itagiba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva has Itagiba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Itagiba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Itagiba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Itagiba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Itagiba moves away from the strike by Silva.
Itagiba darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Itagiba into the cage.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Itagiba pulls his leg out and moves away.
Itagiba fails to land the takedown.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Itagiba scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Itagiba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Itagiba throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Itagiba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Silva forces Itagiba back against the cage and clinches.
Silva letting Itagiba take a breather here.#T4#
Itagiba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Itagiba circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Itagiba. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Itagiba is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Itagiba circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Itagiba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Itagiba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva tries for a takedown but Itagiba circles away easily#CL#
and Itagiba counters by clinching up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Itagiba is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Itagiba down to the mat. Itagiba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Itagiba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruda Itagiba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Itagiba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Itagiba off to one side.
Itagiba looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva is looking to clinch but Itagiba is avoiding it.
Itagiba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruda Itagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Itagiba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to clinch there but Itagiba circles away.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Itagiba slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Itagiba goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Itagiba looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.#CL2#
Silva clinches up with Itagiba and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Itagiba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Itagiba fails with a takedown attempt.
Itagiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Itagiba ducks under a wild hook from Silva.#CL2#
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Itagiba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head. #T2#
Itagiba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Itagiba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Itagiba's takedown attempt.
Silva has Itagiba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Itagiba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Itagiba stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva has Itagiba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Itagiba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Itagiba has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Itagiba gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Itagiba manages to break the clinch.
#T3##TD2#
Silva shoots in and bounces Itagiba off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itagiba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Itagiba.
Itagiba looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Itagiba wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Itagiba defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva passes to full mount! #T4#
Silva fails to advance to Itagiba's back.
Itagiba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva fails to advance to Itagiba's back. #SUB2#
Itagiba defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva.
Junior Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Silva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Silva takes Itagiba's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Itagiba is in trouble.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Silva is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Itagiba has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Silva 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Itagiba gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Itagiba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Itagiba scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Itagiba's guard.#SUB#
Itagiba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Itagiba looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Itagiba looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Itagiba! #REVR#
Silva struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Itagiba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Itagiba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Itagiba moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Silva.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva looking for a sweep but Itagiba has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Itagiba throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silva wants to control but Itagiba is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Itagiba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.#SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Itagiba pulls his head out easily.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Itagiba defends well.#T4#
Itagiba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Itagiba pushes his legs off easily.
Itagiba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Itagiba stands up from Silva's guard - Itagiba perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruda Itagiba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Itagiba 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruda Itagiba!
Ruda Itagiba took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Fraco não é quem perde, mas quem desiste, tal como forte não é quem vence, mas quem luta.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Kaled scores with a takedown into Buijs's guard.
Buijs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buijs has momentary wrist control but Kaled slips an elbow through the middle.
Kaled stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buijs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buijs controls Kaled momentarily but Kaled frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaled with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Buijs tries to strike from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Buijs is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kaled has his hands clasped together but Buijs extends and breaks Kaled's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Buijs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Omar Buijs!
In defeat, Ezraas Kaled stepped up to the mic, saying 'Um guerreiro encontra motivação para lutar em qualquer situação, e mesmo rastejando consegue forças para se reerguer.'. |
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