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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Nigouera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and William counters with a left and a right that stings Nigouera. #CL2#
Nigouera clinches up with William and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Nigouera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
William takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Shon William has been cut.#CL2#
Nigouera rushes William and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Nigouera breaks from the clinch.
Nigouera throws a low kick, looking for William's leg but William calmly moves out of range.
William is looking for a counter combo.
Nigouera is looking to clinch.
Nigouera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and William counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Nigouera instigates a clinch.
Nigouera misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1##TD2#
Nigouera jumps guard.
William controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nigouera manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Nigouera jumps guard and drags William to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nigouera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nigouera controlling William's posture.
William might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Nigouera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from William.
William has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nigouera wants to stand up but William is controlling him.
William trying to control but Nigouera is working from the bottom.
William could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nigouera is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nigouera keeping moving, preventing William from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
William swats away the attempt to clinch by Nigouera.
William seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nigouera wants to clinch but William slips to the side
and William counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nigouera throws a looping overhand right but William ducks down to avoid it.
William went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
William moves out of range of the body kick from Nigouera.
A combination from Nigouera does no damage.
Nigouera throws a predictable looking body shot
and William counters with a left and a right that stings Nigouera.
Nigouera misses with a looping right.
William tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nigouera manages to circle out of the way.#T4##TD2#
Nigouera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. William did well to prevent Nigouera getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nigouera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#ES#
William kicks off Nigouera and gets to his feet.
William lands a leg kick that knocks Nigouera off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Nigouera rushes William and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
William has Nigouera pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. William pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nigouera tumbling to the mat - William dives into Nigouera's guard.
Nigouera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodrigo Nigouera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shon William's cut.
That's time! William's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nigouera misses with a body kick.#TD#
William fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nigouera to the ground. William is now in Nigouera's guard.#ES2#
Nigouera pushes William off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Nigouera looking to score a takedown here. William is defending well but Nigouera drives through and ends up in William's guard.#SU2#
Nigouera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on William, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
William checks a leg kick.
As Nigouera tries to get set, William tries to push him back and clinch up but Nigouera manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
William gets caught flat footed, as Nigouera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rodrigo Nigouera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nigouera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Nigouera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on William's face as Nigouera controls the position.
Nigouera passes to full mount! That's big trouble for William!
Nigouera controlling the pace for now.
William tries to hold on but Nigouera postures up.#T2#
Nigouera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nigouera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
William really wants to buck Nigouera off and get back to his feet.
Nigouera controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Nigouera looking to control but William is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nigouera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nigouera controlling the pace for now.
William tries to buck Nigouera off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
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.
Nigouera content just to control the position here.
William's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Nigouera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
William wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nigouera looking to control and managing it successfully.
William tries to lock up and control but Nigouera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Nigouera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shon William's cut.
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#
Nigouera is looking to clinch but William is avoiding it.
William seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nigouera tries to clinch up.
William went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nigouera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nigouera tries to clinch up but William circles away and keeps his distance.
William keeps the fight on the outside.
William moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Nigouera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging William to the ground. Nigouera is now in William's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nigouera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
William wants to stand but Nigouera is controlling the position. #T1#
Nigouera forces his way into half guard.
William trying to control here.
William is trying to stand back up but Nigouera is controlling him
William is trying to control but can't.
Nigouera sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nigouera is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
William wants to improve his position but Nigouera is controlling well.
William is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
William has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Nigouera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nigouera content to control rather than advance. #T3#
William is trying to stand up here but Nigouera is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
William is trying to get back to full guard.
Nigouera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nigouera scores with a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Nigouera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. William sprawls well initially but Nigouera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nigouera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
William is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Nigouera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nigouera 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Nigouera!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Roode cracks William with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Shon William has been cut.
Roode falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and William counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
William tries to pull guard but Roode holds him up against the cage and eventually William drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
William turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and William manages to end up in side control.
William creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Roode sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
William with the ground and pound but Roode regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
William is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
William sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roode defending well though. #T1#
William controlling the pace.
Roode is trying to stand.
William really is a fat lump.
William lands with a punch from half guard.
William trying to control the pace. #SU#
William decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #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.
Roode throws a series of punches but William avoids them all with ease.
Roode throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and William moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Roode manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
William is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
William throws a strike but Roode 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.
William has control of Roode's left arm, preventing Roode from doing any damage.
William is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
William is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
William working a defensive guard but Roode passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
William keeping control of the position.
William trying to control from the bottom.
William is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Roode jumps into side control!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
William trying to control but Roode flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
I really don't envy William right now.
William rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Roode passes into side control, despite William's attempt to control the position.
William can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Roode dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shon William's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Roode doesn't manage to clinch there - William circles away.
Roode connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
Roode changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. William looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
William wants to get back to his feet but Roode is dominant here and he's now got William's back!
William rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
William looks like he's trying to stand up.
William flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
William trying to control from the bottom.
William wants to improve his position but Roode is controlling well.
#T1#
William is trying to control but Roode manages to pass to mount!
#SU2#
Roode gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The fight stays on the outside here - Roode looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Roode looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
William wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Roode tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
William wants to improve his position but Roode is controlling well.
William is trying to stand back up but Roode is controlling him
William wants to control but Roode is keeping busy.
William controlling the position for now.
Dominic Roode has got the better of the ground game so far.
William is trying to stand back up but Roode is controlling him
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Roode avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roode throws a right and a left that both miss.
William takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
William avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
William looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
Roode is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in William's half guard.
William wants to stand back up but Roode manages to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
William isn't going anywhere.#T4#
William tries to buck Roode off but Roode is having none of it.#SU2#
Roode stands up. #TD2#
Roode closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
William tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
William just trying to survive but Roode is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Roode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shon William's cut.
That's time! William's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
William will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Roode closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. William did well to prevent Roode getting side control.#ES#
William has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Roode is on him like a limpet, forcing William back against the cage.
Roode working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Roode's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Roode gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
William is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Roode asserts his dominance and retains side control.
William wants to control but Roode postures up.#T1#
Roode has control of an arm but William manages to advance to Roode's back!
Roode trying to get back to his feet but William is in full control for now.
Roode covering up well under a series of strikes from William.
William controlling the position well here. Roode rolled but William kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Roode wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
William controls the position.
Roode is trying to get back to his feet but William has full control of the position and if anything, Roode has just worked his way into a worse spot.
William controls the action.#T3#
Roode is trying to stand back up.
William controlling from the back.#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.
William missing with strikes from the back.
William is working the ground and pound. Can Roode escape?
Roode covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
William looking to break Roode's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Roode remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise William will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Shon William has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominic Roode is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Roode fending off the submission attempt from William.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shon William showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roode 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Roode!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Da Silva feints and as William raises his hands in defense, Da Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
William lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
William 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.
Da Silva looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Da Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
William controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Da Silva has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. William is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Da Silva works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T1##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. William manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
William jumps into guard, dragging Da Silva to the mat.
William is looking to stand up but Da Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as William holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
William looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
William wants to stand and escape but Da Silva is having none of it.
William really is a fat lump.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now William is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Da Silva working for a triangle but William defends it easily.
#T2#
William looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
William with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
William controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
William has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
William lands a couple of decent looking shots.
William stays in close to Da Silva's body and controls the position.
William advances to half guard.
Da Silva trying to control but William postures up.
William with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Da Silva is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
William gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Da Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Da Silva looks winded!
William throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
William pulls Da Silva in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
William wants to stand up but Da Silva is controlling him.
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 Shon William will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from William enables Da Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. William manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Da Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! William looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. William looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from William! #REVR#
William landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on William's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shon William overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
William takes a little break here. Da Silva wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by William.
You can see the frustration on Da Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Da Silva gets back to half guard.
Well, if William 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.
#SUB#
William is looking for a kimura here.
Da Silva pushes William off looking to stand but William dives back in and keeps control.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
William is looking for a kimura but Da Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for William to get the leverage.
Da Silva tries to get to full guard but William has control of the leg.
William trying to control the pace.
William tries to pass to full mount but Da Silva defends it.
William scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Still in half guard, William seems content to control.#T3#
William seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Da Silva for as long as he can get away with.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
William prevents Da Silva from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Da Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into William's guard.#ES#
William kicks Da Silva off and gets to his feet.
William fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Da Silva shoots in and bounces William off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
William scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Da Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows William to score an easy takedown into full guard.
William cracks Da Silva with a solid left hand.
Da Silva trying to keep a closed guard but William is proving a slippery customer.
William landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
William controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shon William dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
William 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.
William is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?
William stays in close to Da Silva's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Da Silva working for submissions but it's allowed William to get to half guard.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
William content to control rather than advance.
William continues to stall.#T1#
Da Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but William scores with a couple of nice shots.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
William content to control rather than advance.
William looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
William performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Da Silva is trying to maintain the position but William is very close to passing his half guard.#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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with William in particular looking to stall.
William stops Da Silva from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sloppy strikes from William. Those never looked like landing.
William swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Silva.#TD2#
Da Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Da Silva lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Da Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and William dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3#
William not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
William postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
William slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
William stands up and waves to Da Silva to follow him. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
William gets caught napping as Da Silva dives in and scores a takedown. William manages to retain guard.#ES#
William pushes Da Silva off and scrambles back to his feet.
William throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shon William is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Da Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in William's guard.#ES#
William pushes Da Silva off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
William throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
William will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zepe Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shon William is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
William looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Da Silva!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shon William showed his dominance in that final round.
Well William has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shon William!
Zepe Da Silva was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to my fand and to my coach,i'll worker harder for you!!'.
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