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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Hart gets tackled into the cage by Vieira. Vieira maintains the clinch.
Hart is trying to pull guard but Vieira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hart scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vieira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hart is trying to pull guard but Vieira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Hart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vieira closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Hart counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vieira!
Hart working the ground and pound but Vieira is defending the strikes.
Hart advances nicely into full mount.
Hart looking to finish Vieira with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vieira!
Vieira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hart connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC#Vieira is rocked!
Hart connects with a bit shot that sees Vieira covering up! More strikes from Hart and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hart is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Hart! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Bacon scores with a hook to the body. Farias takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bacon throws a one two combo.
Chris Bacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farias jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Bacon. That snapped Farias's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bacon.
Bacon lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Bacon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Farias is defended easily by Bacon.
Bacon digs a good hook to Farias's body.
Bacon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Farias shoots in looking for a takedown but Bacon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Farias's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bacon lands with a right hand.
Bacon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Farias on the side of the head. #ROC#Farias is rocked!#TD2#
Farias looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Farias is still in real trouble! Can Bacon finish him?
Farias winds up and cracks Bacon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bacon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Farias seems to have recovered his senses.
Bacon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Farias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Farias's back!#T1#
Bacon trying to control.
Farias just trying to survive but Bacon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bacon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Farias doesn't escape.
Farias tries to escape but Bacon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bacon controls the action.
Farias trying to control the action but Bacon just sinks the hooks in.
Farias tries to roll but Bacon sticks to his back.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Farias is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bacon.
Farias is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Farias trying to control the action but Bacon just sinks the hooks in.
Bacon has the hooks in. Farias is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Farias trying to control but not successfully.
Bacon controlling the position well here. Farias rolled but Bacon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bacon is not going to allow Farias to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Good control from Bacon.
Farias tries to escape the position.
Farias is still trying to improve position.
Bacon has good solid back control here.
Bacon controlling well, preventing Farias from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Bacon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bacon scores with a punch to the head.
Bacon lands with a hook. Farias tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Farias shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Bacon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bacon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farias is pushing down on Bacon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bacon is fighting to maintain full guard but Farias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Farias thows a huge punch but Bacon dodges it nicely.
Chris Bacon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farias wants to pass the guard but Bacon is defending well.
Farias is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farias thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bacon's head.
Farias seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bacon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farias working Bacon over with strikes.
Bacon is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Farias is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Farias thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bacon taking some punishment here, with Farias in his half guard.
Bacon wants to control but Farias is keeping busy.
Farias is looking to advance position but Bacon won't allow it.
Farias not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bacon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Farias scores with a couple of nice shots.
Farias lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bacon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bacon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Farias postures up and lands a big shot to Bacon's brow.
Farias has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Farias is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#Bacon is rocked!
Farias arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Bacon's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Diego Farias! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Spekmanis wants to clinch.#TD#
Spekmanis gets a takedown into half guard.
Farias is looking to control Spekmanis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farias avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farias keeping hold of Spekmanis's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spekmanis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB#
Farias is defending against the submission attempts here by Spekmanis.
Spekmanis stops Farias from getting back to his feet.
Farias is looking to improve his position.
Farias gets full guard.
Spekmanis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Farias on the ground.
Farias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Farias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Farias wants to sweep but no luck.
Spekmanis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farias will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spekmanis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Farias drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Spekmanis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Spekmanis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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. Farias connects with a nice short shot to Spekmanis's temple.
Farias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Farias lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Farias working over Spekmanis with some ground and pound. Spekmanis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Farias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ground and pound from Farias.
Still in half guard, Farias seems content to control.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Farias scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Farias lands a nice short elbow.
Farias controlling the action here.
Spekmanis has hold of Farias's hands but Farias slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Farias looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spekmanis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Farias working over Spekmanis with some ground and pound. Spekmanis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Farias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Farias connects with a nice short shot to Spekmanis's temple.
Farias is taking a breather. Spekmanis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Farias is nestled in close to Spekmanis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Farias dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Spekmanis throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Farias closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Farias lands in his opponent's guard.
Farias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Farias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farias lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spekmanis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Farias scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Farias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Farias is continuing to stall.
Farias keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spekmanis's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farias 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.
Spekmanis is looking to stand up but Farias isn't so interested in that idea.
Farias working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Farias postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Spekmanis working a defensive guard here.
Farias pushing down on Spekmanis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Farias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Farias working over Spekmanis with some ground and pound. Spekmanis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Farias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Farias seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Farias 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.
Farias working Spekmanis over with strikes. #T3#
Farias uses his free foot to push down on Spekmanis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Spekmanis.
Farias raining down shots from the mount!
Farias landing punches.
Farias controlling from the full mount.
Farias raining down shots from the mount!
Farias landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Spekmanis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Farias has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Farias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Farias lands a big shot there that rocks Spekmanis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
BOOM! Farias connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Farias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Farias fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Diego Farias has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Farias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Farias with shots to the head and body - Spekmanis looks very uncomfortable down there.
Farias cracks Spekmanis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Farias looking to finish Spekmanis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spekmanis!
Spekmanis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Farias landing strikes from the mount.
Farias with good strikes from the mount here!
Farias is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Farias working Spekmanis over with strikes here.
Farias lands a big shot there that rocks Spekmanis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Farias controlling his opponent.
Farias landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Farias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Spekmanis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Farias shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Farias lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Farias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Farias is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Farias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Farias's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Spekmanis trying to control the position.
Farias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Farias lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Farias keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spekmanis's head.
Farias content to stall in guard here.
Farias postures up and lands a big shot to Spekmanis's brow.
Farias scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Farias 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. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Farias is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Farias advances to half guard.
Farias winds up and cracks Spekmanis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Farias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farias is looking to advance position but Spekmanis won't allow it.
Farias not doing much here.
Ground and pound from Farias. #T3#
Farias lands with a punch from half guard.
Farias passes to full mount!
Farias landing punches.
Farias landing strikes from the mount.
Farias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Farias putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Farias has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Spekmanis's face.
Farias landing strikes from the mount and Spekmanis is in trouble!
Farias lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Farias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Farias with good strikes from the mount here!
Farias with shots to the head and body - Spekmanis looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farias raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Farias lands a big shot there that rocks Spekmanis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2#Spekmanis is rocked!
Farias controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Spekmanis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spekmanis seems to have got his legs back now.
Farias lands a big shot there that rocks Spekmanis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Farias landing strikes, looking to finish!
Farias controlling his opponent.
Farias looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Farias pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Farias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Farias with the ground and pound from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Farias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Farias winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Farias! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Vieira shoots in and drives through. Takamura sprawls well.
No luck for Vieira with that takedown attempt.
Vieira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takamura defends well and Vieira ends up having to push Takamura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takamura swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takamura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takamura misses with a punch to the body.
Takamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takamura can't find room to land a body shot as Vieira controls the action.
Vieira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takamura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira.
Takamura misses with the head strike.
Takamura throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Takamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takamura misses with some punches.
Takamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takamura blocks an elbow strike.
Takamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takamura has a couple of punches blocked by Vieira.
Takamura lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Takamura fails to land.
Vieira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Vieira.
A head punch on the inside from Takamura fails to land.
Takamura tries to throw a body punch but Vieira avoids it by throwing Takamura back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takamura.
Vieira blocking some punches.
#T2#
Takamura misses with a body punch.
Takamura misses with a punch on the inside.
Vieira trying to land knees to the body.
Takamura working aggressively here.
Takamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vieira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takamura tries to throw a body punch but Vieira avoids it by throwing Takamura back against the cage.
Takamura misses with a punch on the inside.
Vieira scores with a shot to the side of Takamura's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieira tries to land knees in the clinch but Takamura avoids the damage to the body.
Takamura tries to work over Vieira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Takamura - that landed with a thud.
Takamura is working Vieira over against the cage.
Vieira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takamura. #T3#
Takamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takamura avoids a wild elbow strike from Vieira.
Takamura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Vieira is working Takamura over against the cage.
Takamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Vieira.
Vieira blocks a body shot from Takamura.
Takamura swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takamura.
Takamura misses with some punches.
Vieira lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Takamura.
Takamura lands a shoulder strike.
Vieira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takamura.
Takamura misses with a punch on the inside.
Takamura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takamura can't find room to land a body shot as Vieira controls the action.
Vieira blocking some punches.
Vieira blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takamura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takamura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vieira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vieira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takamura works on Vieira's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ippo Takamura dominated that round.
That's time! Vieira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Takamura throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Takamura lands a jab.#CL#
Vieira moves into the clinch.
Takamura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takamura can't find room to land a body shot as Vieira controls the action.
Takamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takamura throws a head punch that misses.
Takamura tries to work over Vieira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takamura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Takamura fails to land.
Takamura swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takamura misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Takamura fails to land.
Takamura throws a head punch that misses.
Vieira blocks a body shot from Takamura.
Takamura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takamura prevents a body shot from Vieira.
Takamura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takamura tries to throw a body punch but Vieira avoids it by throwing Takamura back against the cage.
Takamura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takamura presses Vieira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vieira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takamura.
Takamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
Takamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takamura.
Vieira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takamura tries a body shot but Vieira blocks it.
Takamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieira's elbow.
Vieira lands an uppercut.
Takamura swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takamura lands with a left to the head.
Takamura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vieira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takamura blocks the elbow strike.
Takamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takamura misses with a punch on the inside.
Takamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Takamura has a couple of punches blocked by Vieira.
Takamura misses with a punch on the inside.
Takamura tries to work over Vieira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takamura throws a head punch that misses.
Takamura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ippo Takamura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takamura misses with some punches.
Vieira blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vieira throws an elbow but misses.
Takamura tries to throw a body punch but Vieira avoids it by throwing Takamura back against the cage.
Takamura misses with a body punch.
Takamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Vieira.
Takamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
Takamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Vieira.
Takamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieira's elbow.
Takamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Takamura misses with the head strike.
Vieira misses with an elbow strike.
Takamura swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira tries to land knees in the clinch but Takamura avoids the damage to the body.
Takamura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takamura tries to work over Vieira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takamura swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vieira.
Takamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Vieira.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takamura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takamura tries to throw a body punch but Vieira avoids it by throwing Takamura back against the cage.
Vieira is working Takamura over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ippo Takamura 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#
Vieira fails to land with a series of punches.
Takamura stuffs the takedown attempt from Vieira. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Vieira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Takamura did well to prevent Vieira getting side control.
Takamura is looking to get back to is feet but Vieira passes into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takamura can do anything to dispel that myth.
Takamura manages to get back to half guard.
Vieira uses his free foot to push down on Takamura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Takamura.
Takamura can't escape the position.
Vieira sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB#
Vieira wants to finish this one by submission but Takamura is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vieira.
Vieira sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T1#
Vieira has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Takamura's face.
Vieira throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vieira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vieira controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Vieira working for a guillotine from mount but Takamura is in no mood to give up.
Vieira throwing strikes here but Takamura is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T2#
Takamura is squirming around, avoiding Vieira's attempts to control the action.
Vieira controlling from the full mount.
Ippo Takamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Vieira has hold of Takamura's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Takamura manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Takamura tries to hold on but Vieira pushes him away. #T3#
Vieira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vieira is really struggling to control Takamura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vieira controlling the position easily from mount.
Vieira has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Takamura's face.
Vieira looking to ground and pound but Takamura is blocking nicely. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poor strikes thrown by Vieira there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Vieira content just to control the position here.
Vieira misses with a head shot.
Vieira throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vieira misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Vieira throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Vieira misses with a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira wants to take Takamura's back here but Takamura is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Leandro Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Vieira jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Takamura is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Takamura and Vieira has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leandro Vieira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Takamura has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ippo Takamura! |
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