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BLAZE 25 - SLAISSI VS GOEBBELS
Date: Apr 29, 2021 |
#R1#
De Janeiro shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.#TD#
De Janeiro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
De Janeiro tries to move to mount but Lee blocks the move with his legs.
Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Janeiro off and has taken his back!
Lee controlling from the back.
De Janeiro can't escape the position.
Lee tries to get the hooks in deep but De Janeiro pushed the leg off. #T1#
Lee controlling from the back.
De Janeiro turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
De Janeiro stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
De Janeiro wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee keeping full guard, as De Janeiro tries to pass.
De Janeiro trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Janeiro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
De Janeiro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Janeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee pushing down on De Janeiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3##SUB2#
Lee is working for a kimura but De Janeiro is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee controlling the action here.
Lee is thwarting De Janeiro's attempts to control the position.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but De Janeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Janeiro wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Janeiro is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee trying to control from half guard but De Janeiro is working away.
De Janeiro is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Janeiro is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Janeiro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Janeiro wants it to stay on the feet.
De Janeiro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
De Janeiro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Janeiro walks into a left hand.
De Janeiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
De Janeiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Lee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
De Janeiro feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, De Janeiro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
De Janeiro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Janeiro forces his way into half guard.
Lee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control but De Janeiro postures up.
#T1#
De Janeiro wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it. #SUB#
De Janeiro is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lee to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
De Janeiro looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Janeiro's guard. #REVB#
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Janeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
De Janeiro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
De Janeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee trying to control but De Janeiro is working from the bottom.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but De Janeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Lee pulls De Janeiro in close to prevent any damage.
De Janeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Janeiro is aware though and is defending well.
De Janeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
De Janeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Janeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee controls De Janeiro momentarily but De Janeiro frees himself.
Lee is controlling De Janeiro's posture.
De Janeiro wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Janeiro but De Janeiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee misses with the combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee throws a front kick aimed at De Janeiro's knee but De Janeiro avoids it well.
De Janeiro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.#TD2#
Lee dives in and scores a takedown into De Janeiro's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cj Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lee motions for De Janeiro to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Janeiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee misses with a straight left.
De Janeiro fails with a takedown attempt.
De Janeiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces De Janeiro off the cage and back into range.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Janeiro is looking to counter punch.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Janeiro did well to prevent Lee getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee wants to take a breather but De Janeiro is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Lee wants to stand but De Janeiro has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SU2#
Lee gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Cj Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee looks to land a right hand but De Janeiro moved out of range.
De Janeiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Lee throws a combination. De Janeiro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
De Janeiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.#TD#
De Janeiro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
De Janeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working. #T2#
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee regains half guard there - taking advantage of De Janeiro's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with De Janeiro in particular looking to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
De Janeiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee controlling the position well.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Janeiro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Janeiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Lee has his foot on De Janeiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Janeiro works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee is trying to keep De Janeiro in close.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES2#
Lee manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cj Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Janeiro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio De Janeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee misses with a body shot.
De Janeiro dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on De Janeiro's head and hops out.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Janeiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee misses with a looping left.
De Janeiro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and De Janeiro ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Janeiro walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lee lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Janeiro eats them both and turns towards Lee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
De Janeiro dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on De Janeiro's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Janeiro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Lee really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
De Janeiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Lee with the counter takedown but De Janeiro avoids it easily.
Lee swings for the body but De Janeiro moves out of range.
De Janeiro shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed De Janeiro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Janeiro tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily#TD2#
and Lee counters with a nice double leg into side control. De Janeiro won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio De Janeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Janeiro keeps working. #SUB2#
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Lee stalls from top position.#T1#
De Janeiro wants to control but Lee postures up.
De Janeiro is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Lee decides to stand back up. Lee steps back and let's De Janeiro get back to his feet.
Lee misses with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Janeiro.
Lee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lee jabs at De Janeiro's body.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but De Janeiro shows good takedown defense. #T2#
De Janeiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Lee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lee is pushing down on De Janeiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Janeiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
De Janeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lee content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Lee wants to control but De Janeiro is keeping him busy.
Lee prevents De Janeiro from improving his position.
Cj Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee not doing much here.
Lee wants to pass to mount but De Janeiro is defending the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De Janeiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2#
Lee stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee missing with a left hand there. De Janeiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Janeiro is defended easily by Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Lee dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
De Janeiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Lee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. De Janeiro sprawls well initially but Lee persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Lee decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Janeiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee takes a swing at De Janeiro's ribcage but misses.
Lee thows a leg kick but De Janeiro checks it #TD#
and De Janeiro counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
De Janeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lee wants to control but De Janeiro postures up.#T1##SUB#
De Janeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on De Janeiro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
De Janeiro is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
De Janeiro is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee tries to get to full guard but De Janeiro has control of the leg.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.#SUB2#
Lee working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because De Janeiro has passed into half guard!
Lee is doing well to control the position and prevent De Janeiro from advancing to side control.#T3#
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Janeiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but De Janeiro is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
De Janeiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well. #SUB#
De Janeiro is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee wants to improve his position but De Janeiro is controlling well.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from De Janeiro. De Janeiro gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio De Janeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Janeiro shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Janeiro fails with the takedown.
Rio De Janeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Janeiro did well to prevent Lee getting side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cj Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Cj Lee!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Cj Lee!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Cj Lee!
Cj Lee wins by unanimous decision!
Cj Lee is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Cj Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BLAZE 19 - BERNARD VS DOYLE
Date: Mar 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Mack misses with a leg kick #TD#
and De Janeiro counters with a shoot takedown. Mack fights it but they end up in guard.
Mack wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and De Janeiro manages to pass to side control.
Mack is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#REVB#
Mack wants to improve his position but De Janeiro is controlling well.
Mack is trying to maintain the position but De Janeiro is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
De Janeiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
De Janeiro seems to be working for a kimura but Mack defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack tries to get to full guard but De Janeiro has control of the leg.
De Janeiro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Mack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Janeiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Janeiro prevents Mack from improving his position.
De Janeiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
De Janeiro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mack is trying to maintain the position but De Janeiro is very close to passing his half guard.
De Janeiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
De Janeiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Janeiro not doing much here.
Mack moves into full guard.
#SUB#
De Janeiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Mack is looking for a triangle here but De Janeiro uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB#
De Janeiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
The referee asks De Janeiro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. De Janeiro prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mack prevents De Janeiro from improving position.
Mack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Janeiro happy to just control the position for now.
De Janeiro works to advance to full mount. Mack defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #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.
De Janeiro controlling from mount.
Mack is desperately trying to improve his position but De Janeiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Mack is still trying to improve position.
Mack regains half guard.
Mack trying to hold on to De Janeiro's head to control him but De Janeiro postures up.
De Janeiro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rio De Janeiro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mack stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mack wants it to stay on the feet.
De Janeiro closes the distance and clinches up with Mack, looking for a takedown. De Janeiro pushes Mack against the cage but Mack circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Janeiro avoids the head kick by Mack.
De Janeiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
De Janeiro drives through with a takedown into Mack's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've been informed that Mack has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
De Janeiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Janeiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mack wants to sweep but no luck.
De Janeiro stands and throws Mack's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Mack's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Janeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
De Janeiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mack has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB#
De Janeiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mack is looking to regain half guard here but De Janeiro keeps moving and retains side control.
De Janeiro in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mack wants to control but De Janeiro postures up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Janeiro takes a little break here. Mack wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
De Janeiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mack has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mack wants to control but De Janeiro postures up.#SUB#
De Janeiro tries for a kimura but Mack is defending well.
Mack tries to improve position but can't.
Mack sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mack wants to improve his position but De Janeiro is controlling well.
#T3#
De Janeiro is taking a breather. Mack 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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by De Janeiro.#SUB2#
Mack looking for submissions off his back.
De Janeiro controlling the pace.
De Janeiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mack can do to turn this around?#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.
Mack is trying to control but can't.
De Janeiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Janeiro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mack defends well and De Janeiro ends up having to push Mack into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio De Janeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
De Janeiro successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
De Janeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
De Janeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mack is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mack wants to control from the top but De Janeiro keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rio De Janeiro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
De Janeiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Janeiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
De Janeiro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mack is trying to defend but De Janeiro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mack tries to roll over but De Janeiro keeps him under control.
De Janeiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mack is controlling De Janeiro's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Janeiro seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mack is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rio De Janeiro!
Rio De Janeiro retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Rio De Janeiro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BLAZE 12 - WHITE VS CADMO
Date: Jan 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Bogo tries to clinch but De Janeiro moves out of range.
De Janeiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bogo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bogo stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Bogo rushes De Janeiro and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Bogo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
De Janeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Janeiro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Project Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
De Janeiro is looking for a sweep. Bogo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
De Janeiro is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bogo is tapping! Great win for De Janeiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rio De Janeiro!
Rio De Janeiro is the new featherweight champion!
Rio De Janeiro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BLAZE 9 - THE HUN VS RIDER
Date: Jan 07, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Matthison shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
De Janeiro is concentrating on defense, preventing Matthison from advancing position. #SUB#
De Janeiro looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Matthison pushes past his half guard into mount!
De Janeiro tries to lock up and control but Matthison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matthison is trying to take his opponent's back.
De Janeiro blocking the ground and pound.
Matthison throws a sloppy strike and De Janeiro uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and De Janeiro has ended up in Matthison's guard.
Matthison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Matthison working for a triangle but De Janeiro defends it easily.
#SUB2#
De Janeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
De Janeiro advances position into side control!#SUB#
De Janeiro is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Matthison looks calm but he's in trouble here. De Janeiro gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Matthison is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! De Janeiro lets go of the hold and Matthison can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rio De Janeiro!
A relieved looking Rio De Janeiro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BLAZE 5 - INFERNO
Date: Dec 10, 2020 |
#R1#
De Janeiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Donaire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Janeiro somewhat.
De Janeiro dives in and grabs Donaire's left leg, looking for a takedown. Donaire pushes down on De Janeiro's head and hops out.
Donaire connects with a single shot there.
De Janeiro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by De Janeiro.
De Janeiro has knee on belly and moves into mount.
You get the feeling that Donaire really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB#
De Janeiro looking for a guillotine from mount but Donaire is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Janeiro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
De Janeiro is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Donaire can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T1#
De Janeiro content just to control the position here.
De Janeiro moves to back control. #SUB#
De Janeiro is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Donaire has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but De Janeiro has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Donaire taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. De Janeiro doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio De Janeiro!
A very excited looking Rio De Janeiro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BLAZE 3 - IGNITE
Date: Nov 24, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Scott shoots in and bounces De Janeiro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
De Janeiro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Scott has picked De Janeiro up and slammed him! De Janeiro can't keep hold of the triangle and Scott manages to pass to side control!
De Janeiro is looking for a sweep.
Scott wants to stand but De Janeiro is controlling his arm.
De Janeiro is trying to get back to half guard.
De Janeiro can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Janeiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Janeiro is trying to control Scott's posture but Scott avoids it. #T1#
Scott tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
De Janeiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Scott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Janeiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scott scores with a couple of short elbows.
Scott is trying to ground and pound but De Janeiro uses the momentary lack of control by Scott to regain half guard.
Scott scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
De Janeiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Janeiro is proving hard to escape from.
De Janeiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
De Janeiro is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Scott has his hands clasped together but De Janeiro extends and breaks Scott's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by De Janeiro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rio De Janeiro!
After winning the bout, Rio De Janeiro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Michael Scott spoke after the fight, saying 'It was Dwight's fault for my lose he's so annoying'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1020 Round 3
Date: Nov 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Wilson gets a clinch.
De Janeiro fails to pull guard.
Wilson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Janeiro takes a shot to the head.
De Janeiro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wilson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wilson lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Wilson.
De Janeiro tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chad Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio De Janeiro.
De Janeiro is trying to pull guard but Wilson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wilson lands a nice uppercut.
De Janeiro goes for a takedown attempt but Wilson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Wilson drives through and clinches with De Janeiro against the cage.
Wilson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Janeiro up against the cage.
Wilson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Janeiro or not.
Wilson stops a takedown attempt from De Janeiro.
#T1#
De Janeiro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilson after a bit of a struggle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilson.
De Janeiro wants a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wilson.
De Janeiro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wilson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilson.
Wilson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Janeiros head.
Wilson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Janeiro backwards.
De Janeiro fails to pull guard.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Wilson.
Wilson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wilson works on De Janeiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Wilson digs a right hand into De Janeiro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Janeiro's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Wilson. #T2#
De Janeiro wants a takedown but no success here.
De Janeiro jumps guard but Wilson stands there with De Janeiro around his waist. De Janeiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Janeiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Wilson.
Wilson scores with a shot to the side of De Janeiro's head.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Wilson on the inside.
De Janeiro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilson prevents it.
#BC#
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chad Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson dips to his left and cracks De Janeiro with an uppercut!#ROC#De Janeiro is rocked!
Good exchange - Wilson coming out on top.
De Janeiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilson finish him?#CL#
Wilson moves into the clinch.
De Janeiro seems to have recovered his senses.
De Janeiro tries to pull guard but Wilson won't allow it.
Wilson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Wilson lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Wilson on the inside.
De Janeiro tries to pull guard but Wilson holds him up against the cage and eventually De Janeiro drops back down to his feet.
De Janeiro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wilson lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Janeiro backwards.
Wilson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Janeiro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson stalls.
Wilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wilson - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson cracks De Janeiro with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4##CL#
Wilson forces De Janeiro back against the cage and clinches.
De Janeiro is trying to pull guard but Wilson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson lands a hook that snaps the head of De Janeiro backwards.
Wilson pushes De Janeiro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wilson lands an uppercut.
De Janeiro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De Janeiro looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilson.
Wilson is working De Janeiro over against the cage.
Wilson pushes De Janeiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson stalling.
De Janeiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Janeiro fails to pull guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wilson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Janeiro backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Wilson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Wilson connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Janeiro. De Janeiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chad Wilson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wilson works on De Janeiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Wilson cracks De Janeiro with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Wilson.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Janeiro can do to turn this around?
A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.
De Janeiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilson smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Janeiro is working for takedown but Wilson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wilson stalling.
Wilson gets underhooks to prevent De Janeiro's takedown attempt.
Chad Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio De Janeiro.
De Janeiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilson lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Wilson.
#T1#
Wilson lands a body punch.
A short right from Wilson.
Wilson effectively controlling the action here.
Wilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilson lands a right hand.
De Janeiro jumps guard but Wilson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.
De Janeiro is breathing heavily.
De Janeiro jumps guard but Wilson stands there with De Janeiro around his waist. De Janeiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wilson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Janeiro or not.
Wilson lands with a right to the head.
Wilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wilson slows down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Wilson.
Wilson gets through De Janeiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Good body shot from Wilson.
Wilson lands a hook that snaps the head of De Janeiro backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Janeiro backwards.
De Janeiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Wilson.
Wilson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wilson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Janeiro or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.
Wilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
A hook to the body from Wilson.
Come on Wilson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wilson lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Wilson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilson. #T3#
Wilson lands a shoulder strike.
De Janeiro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wilson lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Wilson.
De Janeiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles De Janeiro! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Wilson is unloading with more strikes now! De Janeiro drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Wilson! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1020 Round 2
Date: Nov 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Harris shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Janeiro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Harris trying to control but De Janeiro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
De Janeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
De Janeiro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Harris should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, De Janeiro has tightened it up now! Harris should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rio De Janeiro!
Rio De Janeiro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1020 Round 1
Date: Nov 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salamanca tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Janeiro swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
De Janeiro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Salamanca did well to prevent De Janeiro getting side control.
Salamanca wants to control but De Janeiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salamanca wants to improve his position but De Janeiro is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Janeiro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Salamanca is controlling De Janeiro's trapped leg to prevent De Janeiro from advancing to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamanca trying to control here.
Salamanca is looking for a sweep. De Janeiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
De Janeiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salamanca has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Janeiro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
De Janeiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salamanca wants to get back to his feet.
De Janeiro sitting and controlling from the half guard. #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#
De Janeiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Salamanca is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Salamanca actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
De Janeiro is trying to work for a kimura but Salamanca is defending well.
#SUB2#
De Janeiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salamanca is just riding it out for now. De Janeiro eventually gives up the hold.
Salamanca gets full guard.#T3#
Salamanca wants to get back to his feet but De Janeiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Salamanca can't keep his opponent in guard - De Janeiro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Janeiro not doing much here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
De Janeiro is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Salamanca is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rio De Janeiro! |
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