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Event:
IXF XLIX
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
No tries to sprawl but Mourao drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
No looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mourao wants to free his trapped foot but No is holding on for dear life with his legs.
No is trying to get back to full guard.
Mourao is just content to waste time from the top position. No takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
No not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mourao trying to control the position from guard on top but No is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
No looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourao trying to control but No is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mourao stays in close to No's body and controls the position.
Mourao trying to control the position from guard on top but No is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
No keeping full guard, as Mourao tries to pass.
Mourao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No keeping moving, preventing Mourao from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mourao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mourao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mourao trying to control the position from guard on top but No is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
No is controlling Mourao's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mourao moves out of range of the strikes.
Mourao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on No's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#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.
Mourao goes for a double leg but No avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as No continues to drive forward.
Mourao is trying to pull guard but No turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Mourao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for No.
Mourao drops down looking for an ankle pick but No pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mourao shoots in but no luck this time.
Mourao fails with the takedown#TD2#
and No counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
No has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mourao tries to reverse the position but No maintains control.
No can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mourao is looking to escape.
Mourao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
No forces the positional change into back control. #T3##SUB2#
No is persistently looking for the submission but Mourao is defending it well.
#SUB2#
No tightening his grip on Mourao, looking for the choke.
Mourao is really stuck here.
Mourao staying busy and making it hard for No to control.
Mourao is really stuck here.
#T4#
Mourao is working hard here to advance position.
Mourao is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
No working for the choke. #SUB2#
Mourao preventing the rear naked choke attempt from No.
Mourao tries to roll but No sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
No looking for the RNC.
Mourao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mourao tries to escape but No has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mourao has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from No.
Mourao is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
No is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mourao knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mourao for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hells No dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mourao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but No defends well and Mourao ends up having to push No into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
No pulls guard successfully.
Mourao wants to pass the guard but No is keeping the position.
No looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
No looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mourao trying to control but No is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
No keeping moving, preventing Mourao from controlling successfully.
Mourao working some strikes from top position.#T1##SUB2#
No is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mourao scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Mourao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mourao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mourao trying to control the position from guard on top but No is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mourao is really struggling to control No but he's trying to hold on to the position.
No not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
No keeping moving, preventing Mourao from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mourao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mourao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts No as he jumps to the side.
Mourao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with No but No pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Mourao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mourao moves out of range as No strikes.
Mourao dives in for a single leg takedown but No sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
No ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. No no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
No is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Mourao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mourao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hells No has got the better of the ground game so far.
No looking to control.
#T3##SUB2#
No has his foot on Mourao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mourao works his way back into a safe position though.
Mourao throws a big elbow that misses.
No looking to control.
Mourao stays in close to No's body and controls the position.
Mourao lands a couple of decent looking shots.
No pulls Mourao in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
No looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mourao passes into side control.
#SUB#
Mourao is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. No knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
No can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
No is looking for a sweep.
No can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Mourao is trying to get an arm triangle but No is defending well.
Check out the look on Mourao's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mourao is not content to let No control the position.#SUB#
Mourao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but No pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hells No showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mourao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
No darts in and clinches Mourao up against the cage.
Mourao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
No turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mourao wants to control but No postures up.
Mourao is looking for a sweep.
Mourao is not content to let No control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourao tries to buck No off but No is having none of it.#SUB2#
No looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
No is looking to take a break and control but Mourao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mourao is looking for a sweep.
No is staying tight to Mourao's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mourao is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
No wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mourao, who protects the arm well.
No has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mourao wants to control but No postures up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mourao is trying to improve his position.
Mourao struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
No working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mourao is looking to reverse the position.
No wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mourao keeps working. #T3#
Mourao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked No off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Mourao working for the choke.
Mourao tries to get the hooks in deep but No pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Mourao is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. No is defending well though. Mourao let's go of the attempt for now.
No trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
No tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Mourao has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
No trying to control the action but Mourao just sinks the hooks in. #T4##SUB#
No defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hells No is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mourao is hanging on to No's back as he tries to escape.
Mourao struggling to land strikes to the head as No covers up.
No wants to control his opponent's hands but Mourao gets his hands free. #SUB#
No defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mourao's arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No controlling Mourao 's hands.
Joaquim Mourao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No is taking damage to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joaquim Mourao.
Well No has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hells No! |
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Event:
IXF XLV
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Mourao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Rection looking to score a takedown here. Mourao is defending well but Rection drives through and ends up in Mourao's guard.#SUB#
Mourao working for a triangle but Rection defends it easily.
#SUB#
Mourao has his foot on Rection's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rection works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mourao throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rection uses it to pass to side control.
Mourao is trying to improve his position.
Mourao manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rection's best efforts.#SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rection in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mourao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mourao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rection is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rection drops back looking for a leg! Mourao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mourao manages to kick Rection off! Rection jumps back into Mourao's guard. #T1#
Rection trying to control but Mourao is working from the bottom.
Rection stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mourao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rection avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Mourao has his foot on Rection's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rection works his way back into a safe position though.
Rection wants to control from the top but Mourao keeps moving.
Mourao has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Mourao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
My spies in Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness inform me that Rection has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Rection avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rection's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rection trying to control the position from guard on top but Mourao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mourao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rection is aware though and is defending well.
Rection trying to control the position from guard on top but Mourao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mourao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rection doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rection manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mourao has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Mourao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rection doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rection manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rection wants to pass the guard but Mourao is keeping the position.
Mourao being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Mourao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Mourao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rection defends it easily.
Rection wants to control from the top but Mourao keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rection pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mourao is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mourao is trying to keep Rection in close.
Rection wants to control from the top but Mourao keeps moving.
Rection's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rection looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mourao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rection defends well.
Mourao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rection wants to control from the top but Mourao keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hugh Rection will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mourao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rection stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rection wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Rection closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mourao did well to prevent Rection getting side control.#SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mourao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rection keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Rection is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mourao trying to hold on to Rection's head to control him but Rection postures up.
Hugh Rection has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Rection seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mourao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Mourao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rection wants to advance to full mount but Mourao doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Mourao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rection defends it easily.#SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rection drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rection jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Mourao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rection defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mourao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mourao keeping moving, preventing Rection from controlling successfully.
Rection working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Mourao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rection gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rection throws a big right hand that misses.
Mourao looking for a sweep. Not yet Mourao, not yet. #SUB#
Mourao is looking for a triangle but Rection pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Mourao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rection gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rection looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Mourao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rection.
Rection trying to control but Mourao is working from the bottom.
Mourao keeping full guard, as Rection tries to pass.
Mourao can't keep his opponent in guard - Rection advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Rection is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Mourao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mourao is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Rection has latched onto it... Big trouble! Rection pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Mourao is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Rection!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hugh Rection! |
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Event:
IXF XXXVII
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Ponziabo stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Ponziabo gets the takedown into side control.
Ponziabo wants to control but Mourao is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mourao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Mourao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ponziabo pulls his head out easily.
Mourao has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mourao is trying to maintain the position but Ponziabo is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ponziabo is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ponziabo is looking for a kimura but Mourao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ponziabo to get the leverage. #T1#
Ponziabo is trying to control the action in half guard but Mourao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Mourao actively working from the bottom here.
Ponziabo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mourao is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ponziabo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mourao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ponziabo.
Ponziabo is looking to advance position but Mourao won't allow it.
Ponziabo is taking a breather. Mourao 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ponziabo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mourao!
Mourao sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mourao tries to roll over but Ponziabo keeps him under control.
Ponziabo is trying to control. Mourao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mourao is looking for a sweep. Ponziabo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ponziabo is working for a submission of some sort.
Mourao is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Mourao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mourao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ponziabo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mourao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ponziabo. #SUB2#
Ponziabo is working for a kimura but Mourao is defending it quite comfortably.
#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.#SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ponziabo 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.
Mourao is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions off his back.
Ponziabo is thwarting Mourao's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Ponziabo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Mourao or perhaps it was just good defense by Ponziabo, which made it look bad.
Ponziabo leaves Mourao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mourao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ponziabo sprawls well. Ponziabo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mourao gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Mourao. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ponziabo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ponziabo wants to take a breather but Mourao is having none of it.
Santiago Ponziabo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mourao actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ponziabo is keen to just control but Mourao is a slippery customer.
Ponziabo tries to pass to full mount but Mourao defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Ponziabo is working for a submission of some sort.
Mourao is looking for a sweep. Ponziabo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mourao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mourao is pressing down on Ponziabo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ponziabo controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Ponziabo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mourao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ponziabo has managed to get both his arms back between Mourao's legs - danger averted.
Mourao keeping full guard, as Ponziabo tries to pass. #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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mourao is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Mourao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ponziabo keeping moving, preventing Mourao from controlling successfully.
Ponziabo trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Mourao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ponziabo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mourao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Mourao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ponziabo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mourao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ponziabo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mourao content to stall in guard here.
Ponziabo keeping moving, preventing Mourao from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ponziabo working for a triangle but Mourao defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ponziabo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mourao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mourao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mourao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ponziabo's guard.
Mourao is trying to control the action in half guard but Ponziabo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ponziabo is trying to get back to full guard.
Mourao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ponziabo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mourao scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mourao drops an elbow to the side of Ponziabo's head.
Ponziabo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ponziabo tries to get to full guard but Mourao has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mourao wants to work for an arm triangle but Ponziabo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ponziabo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ponziabo trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Santiago Ponziabo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mourao misses with a takedown attempt - Ponziabo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mourao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ponziabo as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Ponziabo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ponziabo passes Mourao's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ponziabo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourao won't allow Ponziabo to pass to mount.
Mourao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Ponziabo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mourao is just riding it out for now. Ponziabo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ponziabo seems to be working for a kimura but Mourao defends the submission attempt.
Mourao tries to get to full guard but Ponziabo has control of the leg.
Mourao is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Ponziabo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mourao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mourao is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ponziabo is working for a submission of some sort.
Ponziabo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mourao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Mourao actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mourao actively working from the bottom here.
Mourao is doing well to control the position and prevent Ponziabo from advancing to side control.
Ponziabo is thwarting Mourao's attempts to control the position.
Ponziabo stalling away here and it's allowed Mourao to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ponziabo pushing down on Mourao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Ponziabo is trying to work for a kimura but Mourao is defending well.
Mourao wants to improve his position but Ponziabo is controlling well.
#T4#
Mourao trying to control but Ponziabo postures up.
Mourao is looking for a sweep. Ponziabo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mourao manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ponziabo trying to control but Mourao is working from the bottom.
Joaquim Mourao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago Ponziabo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Ponziabo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ponziabo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Ponziabo!
An out of breath Santiago Ponziabo 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:
IXF XXXII
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Bonon fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Bonon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mourao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bonon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mourao can't get the takedown.
Mourao tries to score a body lock takedown but Bonon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Mourao. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bonon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bonon manages to end up in side control.
Mourao gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Mourao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mourao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mourao actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Mourao wants to get back to full guard.
Bonon wants to stand up but Mourao is controlling the position.
Mourao wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mourao actively working from the bottom here.
Mourao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SU2#
Bonon decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Bonon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mourao trying to control but Bonon postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions off his back.
Mourao wants to get back to full guard but Bonon has passed into side control.#SU2#
Bonon decides to stand back up. Bonon steps back and let's Mourao get back to his feet.#TD2#
Bonon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bonon tries to stand and escape but Mourao is controlling the position. #T3##SUB#
Mourao actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mourao has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bonon escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bonon!#SU2#
Bonon decides to stand back up. Bonon steps back and let's Mourao get back to his feet.
Mourao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Bonon moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Bonon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mourao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Mourao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Mourao throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bonon escapes and throws Mourao's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mourao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mourao actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like Bonon is going to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Bonon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Mourao looking to score a takedown here. Bonon is defending well but Mourao drives through and ends up in Bonon's guard.
Mourao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bonon keeping moving, preventing Mourao from controlling successfully.
Barry Bonon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonon wants to stand but Mourao is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourao trying to control but Bonon is working from the bottom.
Mourao is pushing down on Bonon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bonon is fighting to maintain full guard but Mourao has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Mourao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Mourao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bonon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mourao prevents Bonon from standing back up.
Bonon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mourao is trying to control the action in half guard but Bonon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mourao is really struggling to control Bonon but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mourao shoots in for a takedown but Bonon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mourao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bonon defends well and Mourao ends up having to push Bonon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Bonon has hold of one of Mourao's legs. Mourao is fighting the takedown attempt but Bonon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bonon passes into half guard.
#SU2#
Bonon stands up out of the half guard. #T2##TD2#
Bonon shoots in and bounces Mourao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bonon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mourao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonon has managed to get both his arms back between Mourao's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Bonon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Mourao gets a double leg takedown into Bonon's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mourao landing with the ground and pound.
Mourao working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Mourao trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mourao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mourao slips nicely into half guard.
Mourao wants to pass to mount but Bonon is defending the position. #SUB#
Mourao is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mourao is looking for submissions but instead, Bonon has regained full guard.
#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.#SUB#
Mourao drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bonon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bonon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bonon! #REVB#
Mourao is looking to reverse the position.
Mourao is trying to work for a sweep but Bonon has mounted him!
Mourao is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonon wants to stand but Mourao is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Mourao reaches up to try and control the position but Bonon seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mourao rolls and tries to escape and now Bonon has his back!
#SU2#
Bonon gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Bonon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Bonon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mourao sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mourao keeping control of the position.
Mourao wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mourao looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bonon passes into side control!
Mourao struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourao tries to buck Bonon off but Bonon is having none of it.
Mourao is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Bonon decides to stand back up. Bonon steps back and let's Mourao get back to his feet.#T1##CL2#
Bonon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bonon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Mourao looking to score a takedown here. Bonon is defending well but Mourao drives through and ends up in Bonon's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mourao looking to pass the guard.
Mourao wants to control from the top but Bonon keeps moving.
Mourao preventing the sweep. #T2#
Mourao sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bonon shoots in looking for a takedown. Mourao tries to sprawl out of it but Bonon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mourao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mourao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bonon sprawls and moves away.
Mourao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bonon sprawls well. Bonon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mourao gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mourao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonon swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Mourao as Bonon shoots in.
Mourao shoots in looking for a takedown but Bonon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mourao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bonon tries to counter with a clinch but Mourao shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Mourao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mourao slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Mourao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bonon sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Mourao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bonon avoids it really well and circles away.
Bonon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonon goes for a double leg but Mourao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mourao continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Mourao gets caught flat footed, as Bonon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mourao has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bonon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mourao.
Mourao tries to bench press Bonon off him but Bonon keeps the position.
Bonon tries to stand but Mourao is controlling his head. #T4#
Mourao is looking to reverse the position.
Mourao regains half guard.
Bonon wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Mourao actively working from the bottom here.
Mourao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mourao has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bonon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mourao has tightened it up now! Bonon 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 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joaquim Mourao! |
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Event:
IXF XXVI
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Mourao looking to score a takedown here. Hansen is defending well but Mourao drives through and ends up in Hansen's guard.
Hansen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mourao manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Mourao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hansen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Mourao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hansen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hansen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hansen looking to pass the guard.
Hansen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hansen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hansen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mourao is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hansen, into his guard. #REVB#
Hansen keeping full guard, as Mourao tries to pass. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen has his hands on Mourao's head, controlling the position.
Hansen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hansen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mourao defends it easily.
Hansen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mourao on the ground.
Mourao working some strikes from top position.
Mourao lands a couple of elbows.
Mourao scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hansen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hansen tries to get out of the position.
Mourao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mourao working away.#T2##SUB2#
Mourao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hansen is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Cozad The Island that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Mourao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hansen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hansen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mourao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Mourao is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hansen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mourao gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hansen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mourao lets go of the hold and Hansen can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joaquim Mourao! |
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Event:
IXF XX
Date: May 02, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Mourao throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hansen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mourao is in Hansen's guard.
Hansen wants to sweep but no luck.
Hansen pulls Mourao in close to his closed guard and prevents Mourao from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hansen has momentary wrist control but Mourao slips an elbow through the middle.
Hansen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Mourao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mourao has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hansen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mourao lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansen, not yet. #SUB2#
Mourao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hansen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mourao on the ground.
Hansen wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen pulls Mourao in close to his closed guard and prevents Mourao from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Mourao drops back looking for a leg! Hansen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hansen manages to kick Mourao off! Mourao jumps back into Hansen's guard. #T1#
Hansen pulls Mourao in close to his closed guard and prevents Mourao from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hansen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hansen slows the pace down in half guard.
Hansen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mourao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mourao trying to control here.
#T2##SUB2#
Mourao looking for submissions off his back.
Mourao is refusing to be controlled, as Hansen sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Hansen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mourao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mourao looking for submissions off his back.
Mourao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hansen. #T3#
Mourao wants to control but Hansen is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Hansen 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mourao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hansen 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.
Mourao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hansen's guard. #REVB#
Hansen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mourao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mourao trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Hansen 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.#T4#
Hansen pulls Mourao in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Mourao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mourao wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
Hansen 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.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Mourao from controlling successfully.
Hansen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hansen tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hansen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mourao throwing strikes from guard but Hansen blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Mourao dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Mourao shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hansen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mourao trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mourao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hansen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mourao's guard. #REVR#
Hansen wants to control from the top but Mourao keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mourao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hansen stands and throws Mourao's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mourao keeps working.
Joaquim Mourao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mourao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hansen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mourao's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Mourao sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mourao is looking to control Hansen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mourao avoid being mounted?
Mourao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mourao is in trouble now - Hansen has advanced to mount!
Hansen content just to control the position here.
Hansen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mourao is looking to get to half guard.
Hansen looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Hansen avoids the attempt from Mourao to control.
Hansen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hansen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mourao is looking to escape.
Mourao is looking to improve his position but Hansen isn't that keen on the idea.
Hansen fails to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Hansen controlling the position easily from mount.
Hansen fails to move to back control.
Mourao bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mourao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Mourao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hansen pulls Mourao in close to prevent any damage.
Mourao is working Hansen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mourao tries to free his leg and advance position but Hansen is retaining full guard.
Mourao with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Hansen 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.#SUB2#
Mourao is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hansen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hansen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mourao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mourao looking for a guillotine here but Hansen defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mourao is looking for a triangle here but Hansen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansen is looking to take a break and control but Mourao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kasper Hansen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hansen gets caught napping as Mourao dives in and scores a takedown. Hansen manages to retain guard.
Hansen is pulling down on Mourao's head. It's preventing any offense from Mourao, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Mourao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hansen dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Hansen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourao keeping full guard, as Hansen tries to pass.
Hansen 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. #SUB2#
Mourao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hansen defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Mourao has his foot on Hansen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hansen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Mourao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hansen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hansen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hansen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mourao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hansen controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Mourao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hansen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hansen tries to free his leg and advance position but Mourao is retaining full guard.
Hansen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hansen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mourao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hansen has managed to get both his arms back between Mourao's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mourao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mourao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hansen controls the pace.
Hansen stands and throws Mourao's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Hansen controlling the position.
Hansen trying to control the position but Mourao is working away.
Hansen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mourao is letting Hansen control him for a moment.
Hansen trying to control the action but Mourao is working from the bottom.
Mourao is looking to regain half guard here but Hansen keeps moving and retains side control.
Hansen trying to control the position but Mourao is working away. #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.
Hansen happy to just control the position for now.
Mourao can't do much from the bottom here.
Mourao is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hansen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mourao, who protects the arm well.
Mourao is not content to let Hansen control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kasper Hansen.
I think Hansen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
IXF XV
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nightmarcher!
#CUT2#It looks like Joaquim Mourao has been cut.#KD2#
Nightmarcher lands a left and a right that send Mourao crashing to the mat, dazed. Nightmarcher thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Mourao is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nightmarcher lands with a right that hurts Mourao. Mourao looks to clinch but Nightmarcher throws a short knee that drops Mourao. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Koa Nightmarcher!
A very excited looking Koa Nightmarcher 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mourao is defended easily by Blarght.
Mourao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blarght counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Joaquim Mourao has been cut.#TD#
Mourao closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blarght is trying to stand back up but Mourao is controlling him
#SUB#
Mourao 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Blarght is kicking away at Mourao from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Mourao grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Blarght trying to push Mourao off... Blarght taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Joaquim Mourao! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Baron tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mourao swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Mourao closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baron to the mat! Baron manages to get full guard.
Mourao controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Mourao drops back looking for a leg! Baron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baron manages to kick Mourao off! Mourao jumps back into Baron's guard.
Baron 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.
Mourao passes Baron's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baron trying to hold on to Mourao's head to control him but Mourao postures up.
#SUB2#
Mourao is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Mourao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Mourao looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baron with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Mourao is trying for a kimura here. Baron looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mourao wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joaquim Mourao! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Mourao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Glenswilly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mourao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Glenswilly counters with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Glenswilly. That snapped Mourao's head back.
Glenswilly lands a nice shot that snaps Mourao's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glenswilly, as that shot connected.
Mourao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Glenswilly as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Mourao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mourao shoots and misses
and Glenswilly counters with a left to the body.
Mourao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Glenswilly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mourao scrambles back to his feet.
Glenswilly lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Joaquim Mourao has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mourao fails with a takedown attempt.
Glenswilly throws a good cross that connects.
Glenswilly digs a good body shot into Mourao's ribs.
Glenswilly lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2#Mourao is rocked!#T1#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Glenswilly! Mourao is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aidan Glenswilly! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Khan. That's going to slow Mourao down.
Mourao shoots in but Khan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mourao takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mourao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khan swivels and escapes.
A countering left hand to the body from Khan misses.
Mourao takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Khan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joaquim Mourao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mourao drives through with a takedown into Khan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mourao looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mourao drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mourao as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Khan screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mourao! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Joaquim Mourao! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Mourao shoots for a double leg takedown but Azevedo Souza sprawls well. He's pushed Mourao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Mourao looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Azevedo Souza!
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB2#
Mourao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Azevedo Souza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Mourao tries for a kimura but Azevedo Souza is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mourao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Azevedo Souza, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Mourao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Azevedo Souza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB2#
Mourao goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Azevedo Souza rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mourao's guard! Nice work there by Azevedo Souza! #SUB2#
Mourao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azevedo Souza is aware though and is defending well.
Azevedo Souza passes into half guard.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the action but Mourao is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mourao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is working for a submission of some sort.
Azevedo Souza is keen to just control but Mourao is a slippery customer.#T2#
Azevedo Souza is really struggling to control Mourao but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Mourao has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Azevedo Souza escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Azevedo Souza!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position but Mourao is working away.
Mourao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Azevedo Souza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mourao seems a little lost for a moment, as Azevedo Souza dominates the positioning.
Mourao is trying to get back to half guard.
Mourao can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Azevedo Souza in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mourao tries to buck Azevedo Souza off but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.
Mourao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the action but Mourao is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mourao's legs.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Mourao is keeping him busy.
Azevedo Souza content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mourao is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mourao is trying to escape and Azevedo Souza transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mourao is forced to tap! Nice work there by Azevedo Souza! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
During a confident post fight interview, Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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