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Event:
OFK 231 - De Geno Vs Alcala
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Wade shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vieira tries to strike from the bottom.
Wade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vieira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vieira is pulling down on Wade's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vieira is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Wade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wade looking to control but Vieira passes into half guard.
Wade 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.
Wade misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Wade looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Vieira pushes past his half guard into mount!
Vieira controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Vieira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wade wants to hold on but Vieira pushes him away.
Vieira with good strikes from the mount here!
Vieira working Wade over with strikes here. #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vieira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vieira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vieira seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wade for as long as he can get away with.
Wade is trying to escape the mount.
Vieira controlling the position easily from mount.
Vieira landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Wade tries to lock up and control but Vieira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wade tries to reverse the position but Vieira maintains control.
Vieira punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wade wants to control but Vieira is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira looking to finish Wade with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wade!
Vieira working Wade over with strikes here.
The referee warns Wade that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T4#
Vieira postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Wade in real trouble here! The ref calls for Wade to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Vieira! |
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Event:
OFK 216 - Mad Onion Vs Milano
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Vieira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gremlin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vieira is in Gremlin's guard.
Vieira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gremlin is pulling down on Vieira's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gremlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Gremlin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vieira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vieira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gremlin looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vieira dives in for a single leg takedown but Gremlin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Vieira gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gremlin controls Vieira momentarily but Vieira frees himself.
Gremlin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gremlin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vieira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vieira controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Vieira distracts Gremlin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vieira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vieira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gremlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Gremlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Gremlin, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gremlin working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Vieira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vieira working the ground and pound.
Gremlin struggling a bit here.
Gremlin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vieira is staying active.
Gremlin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Vieira prevents Gremlin from improving his position.
Vieira is thwarting Gremlin's attempts to control the position.
Vieira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gremlin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vieira connects with a nice short shot to Gremlin's temple.
Vieira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Vieira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Gremlin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vieira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gremlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Vieira's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gremlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gremlin pulls Vieira in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Vieira controlling from the top position.
Gremlin is trying to control the position but Vieira postures up.
Gremlin wants to improve his position but instead Vieira has moved into half guard.
Vieira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vieira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gremlin can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gremlin wants to improve his position but Vieira is controlling well.
Vieira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gremlin wants to improve his position but Vieira is controlling well.
Gremlin trying to control but Vieira postures up.
Vieira is taking a breather. Gremlin 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.
Gremlin wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Vieira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gremlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Vieira looking to score a takedown here. Gremlin is defending well but Vieira drives through and ends up in Gremlin's guard.
Gremlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vieira chips away with some ground and pound.
Gremlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gremlin seems keen to control Vieira's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vieira's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Gremlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gremlin wants to improve his position but instead Vieira has moved into half guard.
Vieira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gremlin wants to get back to his feet.
Vieira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gremlin trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Vieira dominated that second round.
That's time! Vieira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gremlin enables Vieira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gremlin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vieira won't allow Gremlin to sweep him here.
Gremlin trying to control the position.
Vieira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roberto Vieira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gremlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Gremlin looking to control but Vieira passes into half guard.
Vieira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gremlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vieira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gremlin tries to roll over but Vieira keeps him under control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vieira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vieira is working hard here to advance position.
Vieira content to control rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gremlin trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Vieira drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vieira content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Gremlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Gremlin, not yet.
Gremlin working a defensive guard but Vieira manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gremlin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vieira asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vieira staying calm.
Gremlin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vieira staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Vieira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vieira, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Vieira! |
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Event:
OFK 205 - King Vs Gay G
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Vieira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vieira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shortman is being controlled here.
Shortman tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Shortman looks to move to half guard but instead Vieira has passed into mount! Damn!
Vieira pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shortman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vieira controlling from mount.
Shortman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shortman 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.
Vieira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Shortman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Shortman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Vieira trying to mount his opponent but Shortman defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira drops an elbow to the side of Shortman's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vieira lands a nice short elbow.
Vieira drops an elbow to the side of Shortman's head.
Vieira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shortman!
Vieira controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#CUT2#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Vieira landing strikes from the mount.#CUT2#James Shortman's cut is getting worse.
Shortman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vieira controlling the pace for now.
Shortman is looking to improve his position but Vieira isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Vieira scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#CUT2#James Shortman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Shortman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roberto Vieira! |
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Event:
OFK 193 - Okafor Vs Tiramanti
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Vieira shoots and misses
and Foster counters with a one-two to the body.
Vieira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Foster counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Foster clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Foster jumps into guard, dragging Vieira to the mat.
Vieira won't allow Foster to get back to his feet.
Vieira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Foster should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Foster looking for a sweep. Not yet Foster, not yet.
Foster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Foster told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Vieira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Foster can do anything to dispel that myth.
Foster 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.#T1#
Vieira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Foster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira 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.
Foster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foster shoots for a takedown but Vieira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vieira shoots in for a double leg but Foster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Foster is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Foster has Vieira up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Vieira can't get the takedown.
Vieira is working for takedown but Foster is calmly controlling the position for now.
Foster is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vieira tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Vieira with that takedown attempt.
Foster is trying to counter with his kicks.
Vieira shoots in and drives through. Foster sprawls well.
Vieira has his takedown stuffed
and Foster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Foster shoots in and gets a takedown into Vieira's guard.#T3#
Foster would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Foster slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Vieira.
Vieira is not content to let Foster control the position.
Vieira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vieira trying to hold on to Foster's head to control him but Foster postures up.
Foster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vieira defending well though.
Foster is trying to control. Vieira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #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.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
Vieira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Foster trying to control the action but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Foster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Foster wants to stand but Vieira is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Foster dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Vieira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Foster to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Foster postures up in Vieira's guard and throws a big left but Vieira blocks it.
Foster is looking to stand up but Vieira won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Foster wants to get back to his feet.
Foster trying to control from Vieira's half guard. Vieira has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Vieira 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.
Vieira pulls Foster in to control the position.
Foster trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vieira's guard.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Foster throws a strike but Vieira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##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.
Vieira slips nicely into half guard.
Foster is trying to stand back up but Vieira is controlling him
Vieira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Charles Foster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Foster wants to get back to full guard.
Foster desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Well, if Vieira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.
That kick from Foster tenderised Vieira's leg. Vieira is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Vieira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Foster's guard.
Vieira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Foster working a defensive guard but Vieira manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vieira takes a little break here. Foster wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Foster is trying to work for a sweep but Vieira has mounted him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Vieira dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Vieira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Foster's guard.
Vieira is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Foster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vieira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Foster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vieira is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster controls Vieira momentarily but Vieira frees himself. #T1#
Foster 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.
Vieira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Foster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vieira defends it easily.
Foster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vieira preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vieira keeps the fight on the outside.
Foster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vieira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vieira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Foster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roberto Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Foster gets caught flat footed, as Vieira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Foster looking to control.
Foster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vieira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Foster is trying to keep Vieira in close.
Foster might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vieira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foster shoots in but Vieira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Foster throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Foster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Vieira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Foster sprawls well initially but Vieira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Foster wants to stand back up but Vieira manages to pass into side control.
#T4#
Check out the look on Vieira's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Foster seems a little lost for a moment, as Vieira dominates the positioning.
Foster trying to control but Vieira flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Vieira doesn't have the hooks in and Foster manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster tries to stand but Vieira is controlling from the bottom.
Foster won't allow Vieira to sweep him here.
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 Roberto Vieira.
I think Vieira 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Vieira! |
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Event:
OFK 182 - Goodman Vs Cuba
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Warmonger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vieira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warmonger counters with a stiff right hand.
Warmonger cracks Vieira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt
and Warmonger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Warmonger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vieira looks winded!
Warmonger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Warmonger stuns Vieira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Warmonger fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Vieira to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Vieira looks to clinch but Warmonger throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Vieira taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Murderous Warmonger! |
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Event:
OFK 173 - Hilly Vs Spice
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Kreischer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vieira momentarily.
Kreischer lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Kreischer closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Kreischer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a knee to the body.
Vieira looks winded!
Kreischer scores with a hook to the body.
Vieira takes a shot to the head.
Kreischer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kreischer scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer lands a nice knee to the body.
Kreischer pushes Vieira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kreischer connects with a knee to the head.
Kreischer scores with a hook to the body.
Vieira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kreischer crunches a lovely knee into Vieira's ribcage.
Kreischer pushes Vieira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kreischer pushes Vieira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Kreischer lands a shot to the body.
Kreischer lands a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kreischer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kreischer lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kreischer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vieira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vieira takes a shot to the head.
Kreischer lands with a right to the head.
Kreischer with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Kreischer.
Kreischer pushes Vieira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kreischer lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Vieira is rocked!
Kreischer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kreischer working the clinch nicely. Vieira is working for position but Kreischer cracks him with a big knee to the head! Vieira crumples up against the cage and Kreischer lands two more shots before the ref can save Vieira! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Herbert Kreischer!
A very excited looking Herbert Kreischer 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:
OFK 167- Holloway Vs Rochester
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Haardt looks to clinch #TD#
and Vieira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Haardt pushes Vieira off looking to stand but Vieira dives back in and keeps control.
Haardt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vieira.
Vieira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haardt is looking to escape.
Vieira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Haardt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vieira.
Haardt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vieira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haardt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vieira's head.
Haardt stuffs the takedown attempt from Vieira. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Vieira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haardt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vieira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Haardt throws a nice head kick!
Vieira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haardt counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haardt is looking to clinch.
Vieira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haardt counters with a two punch combo.
Haardt lands with a shot to the body.
Haardt lands a jab-cross combination.
Bertel Haardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira walks straight into a right hand from Haardt - that's dropped him! Haardt jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Vieira from any more punishment! Vieira complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bertel Haardt!
After the big win, Bertel Haardt made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
OFK 159 - Knox Vs Line
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Shortman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Shortman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vieira tries to get to full guard but Shortman has control of the leg.
Vieira manages to get to full guard.
Vieira managing to control the position.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
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.
Vieira striking off his back but it's not causing Shortman any problems. #T1#
Vieira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Shortman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shortman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vieira looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Shortman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vieira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shortman, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Vieira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shortman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vieira has managed to get both his arms back between Shortman's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Vieira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vieira passes into side control.
#T2#
Shortman sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shortman wants to improve his position but Vieira is controlling well.
Vieira is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Shortman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vieira controlling the action here.#T3#
Vieira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vieira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vieira prevents Shortman from improving his position.
Vieira working over Shortman with some ground and pound. Shortman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vieira lands strikes from half guard.
Shortman tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg.
Vieira sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4##SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Shortman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vieira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vieira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vieira working over Shortman with some ground and pound. Shortman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Shortman actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Vieira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Vieira scores with a takedown into Shortman's guard.
Vieira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vieira distracts Shortman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Shortman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vieira stacks Shortman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vieira!
Shortman is trying to work for a sweep but Vieira has mounted him!
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT2#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Vieira controlling the pace for now.
Shortman tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Vieira working Shortman over with strikes here.
Vieira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shortman can't escape the position.
Roberto Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shortman taking shots to the head.
Vieira landing shots from mount. #CUT2#James Shortman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira controlling from the full mount.
Shortman can't escape the position.
Vieira lands a big shot there that rocks Shortman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vieira with shots to the head and body - Shortman looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT2#Jeez, James Shortman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Shortman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roberto Vieira! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Cubbedge lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cubbedge connects with a leg kick.
Vieira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vieira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cubbedge avoids it really well and circles away.
Cubbedge lands a really nice looking cross but Vieira seems unphased.
Vieira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Cubbedge.
Cubbedge lands a right hook to the body.
Vieira looks winded!
Cubbedge feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Vieira crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Cubbedge!
Billy Cubbedge made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '1,2, the Zombies coming for you. 3,4, Your face hits the floor. 5,6, your gonna need new lips. 7,8, Its just to late. 9, 10 your ass goes down AGAIN!!! whos next!'. |
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Event:
CMMA 173 Hallbjornsson v Olsen
Date: Oct 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Khan slaps away a takedown attempt from Vieira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vieira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khan as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vieira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Khan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vieira doesn't seem phased though.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khan sprawls well. Khan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet.
Vieira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Khan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vieira's hands.
Vieira walks into a jab.
Khan scores with a hook.#KD2#
Khan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vieira sprawling to the canvas! Vieira rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Khan finish him?!
#T1##KD2#
Khan lands a big right hand that sends Vieira crashing to the mat! Khan stays standing though and waves Vieira back to his feet!#ROC2#Vieira is rocked!
Vieira gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Khan points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Vieira wakes up just in time to hear Khan thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ghengis Khan! |
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Event:
CMMA XS7 Peieira v De Vries
Date: Sep 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Pitt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vieira.
Pitt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pitt lands with a nice combination. Vieira backs away looking to recover.
Pitt lands a two punch combo.
Vieira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Pitt counter with a right hand.
Pitt stalks Vieira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vieira's face. Vieira staggers backwards, shaken.
Vieira takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Pitt does it's job there.
Pitt punishes Vieira's body with a nice straight punch.
Pitt connects with a leg kick.
Pitt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pitt duly obliges.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pitt!
#KD#
Pitt drops Vieira with a beautiful combination! Vieira stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pitt is looking for the KO!#ROC#Vieira is rocked!#T1#
Pitt throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Vieira's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Pitt dives in looking to finish as Vieira flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Pitt's strikes! Pitt is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Vieira's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Vieira was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viper Pitt!
Viper Pitt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CMMA 140 Kanaani v Morrison
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Mspomfad fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vieira to the ground. Mspomfad is now in Vieira's guard.
Mspomfad being controlled here momentarily.
Mspomfad told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Vieira 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.
Vieira pulls Mspomfad in to control the position.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mspomfad trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Vieira wants to sweep here but Mspomfad controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Vieira tries to keep at a distance but Mspomfad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vieira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mspomfad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vieira is pressed up against the cage. Mspomfad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vieira down to the mat. Vieira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vieira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mspomfad throws a right hand that Vieira ducks under and follows up with a left that Vieira also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Vieira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mspomfad to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mspomfad stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira.#T2#
Mspomfad is stalling in the full guard.
Vieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mspomfad is one step ahead there.
Mspomfad looking to sit in guard and control but Vieira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Vieira sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Mspomfad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mspomfad throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mspomfad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vieira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mspomfad is trying to keep Vieira in close.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vieira controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vieira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vieira dives in and grabs Mspomfad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mspomfad pushes down on Vieira's head and hops out.
Mspomfad tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mspomfad tries for a takedown but Vieira circles away easily#TD#
and Vieira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Msujfnaud Mspomfad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Mspomfad drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mspomfad wants to pass the guard but Vieira is keeping the position.
Vieira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Mspomfad from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira 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.#T1#
Vieira throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Vieira pulls Mspomfad in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Vieira is looking for a triangle but Mspomfad pushes his legs off easily.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A left and a right from Mspomfad both land. Nice combination.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mspomfad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mspomfad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Mspomfad forces Vieira back against the cage and clinches.#T2##BC2#
Mspomfad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Vieira feints and as Mspomfad raises his hands in defense, Vieira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Mspomfad looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vieira passes into half guard.
Mspomfad is trying to stand up here but Vieira is controlling him well.
Vieira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mspomfad moves into full guard.
Vieira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mspomfad pulls Vieira in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mspomfad is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Mspomfad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vieira's guard.
Vieira is looking to sweep but instead, Mspomfad has passed into half guard.
Vieira works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Vieira controlling the position.
Vieira is looking to sweep but instead, Mspomfad has passed into half guard.
Vieira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vieira striking off his back but it's not causing Mspomfad any problems.
Mspomfad looking to pass the guard.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Mspomfad from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mspomfad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Vieira throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Msujfnaud Mspomfad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get 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#
Mspomfad lands a front kick.#CL2#
Mspomfad darts in and clinches Vieira up against the cage.
Vieira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mspomfad is defending well.
Vieira letting Mspomfad take a breather here.
Mspomfad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mspomfad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira tries to score a body lock takedown but Mspomfad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira can't get the takedown.
Vieira is working for takedown but Mspomfad is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mspomfad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roberto Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mspomfad is looking to clinch.
Mspomfad wants to clinch up but Vieira keeps it at a distance.
Vieira feinted with a counter takedown.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Vieira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mspomfad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mspomfad thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vieira if he has to take too many more of those.
#TD#
Vieira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mspomfad is trying to stand back up but Vieira is controlling him
Vieira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mspomfad is trying to control but Vieira manages to pass to mount!
Vieira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mspomfad is looking to escape.
Mspomfad is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Mspomfad tries to hold on but Vieira postures up.
A nice elbow there by Vieira.
Mspomfad is desperately trying to improve his position but Vieira has a good base and remains in mount.
Mspomfad taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira lands with some strikes.#CUT#It looks like Msujfnaud Mspomfad has been cut.
Vieira working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC#Mspomfad is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Msujfnaud Mspomfad's cut even more.#T3#
Vieira controlling his opponent.
Mspomfad is desperately trying to improve his position but Vieira has a good base and remains in mount.
Vieira controlling from mount.
Mspomfad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Msujfnaud Mspomfad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vieira with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#The cut above Msujfnaud Mspomfad's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mspomfad takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mspomfad is still in real trouble! Can Vieira finish him?#CUT#Msujfnaud Mspomfad's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Msujfnaud Mspomfad's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roberto Vieira! |
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Event:
CMMA 125 Koko v Zimmerman
Date: Jul 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Donovan lands a nice hook to Vieira's body. Vieira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donovan lands a slapping body shot.
Vieira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vieira looks winded!
Donovan scores with a hook to the body. Vieira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donovan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vieira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donovan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vieira at a distance.
Donovan digs a good hook to Vieira's body.
Donovan thuds a left hand into Vieira's body.
Donovan jabs at Vieira's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donovan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vieira doesn't seem bothered though.
Donovan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vieira doesn't seem bothered though.
Donovan lands with a nice body punch.
Donovan is looking to wear down Vieira with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Donovan lands with a shot to the body.
Donovan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vieira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD#
Donovan drops Vieira with a beautiful combination! Vieira stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Donovan is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Roberto Vieira has been cut.
Donovan lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Vieira is looking to close the distance but Donovan sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Vieira crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Vieira is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Dan Donovan!
A less than humble Dan Donovan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CMMA 111 Kanaani v Hatfield
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Marmalade lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vieira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marmalade tries to avoid it but Vieira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marmalade to the ground. Marmalade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vieira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Marmalade. Beautiful body shot.
Vieira looks winded!#CL#
Marmalade clinches.
A short right from Marmalade.
Marmalade lands with a left to the head.
Marmalade gets through Vieira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vieira being controlled against the cage.
Marmalade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marmalade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Marmalade. #TD#
Marmalade tightens his grip and picks Vieira up, before dumping him to the ground. Vieira manages to land in guard.
Marmalade trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Vieira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marmalade controls the pace.
Marmalade with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marmalade is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Marmalade from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Marmalade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vieira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Marmalade circles away easily
and Marmalade counters with a straight right hand.
Vieira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vieira shoots and misses
and Marmalade counters with a left to the body.
Josh Marmalade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Vieira.
Marmalade throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Vieira stumbling backwards into the cage! Vieira bounces back off the cage towards Marmalade, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Marmalade lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Marmalade celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Josh Marmalade! |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Roberto Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Adan Puno!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Vieira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (0) Puno
Puno wants to improve his position but Vieira is controlling well.
#SUB#
Vieira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vieira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Vieira trying to pass the guard but Puno defending well.
Puno is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira trying to control from half guard but Puno is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Puno tries to roll over but Vieira keeps him under control.
Puno trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vieira manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (5) vs (0) Puno
Vieira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Puno manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Puno is positioning himself well to prevent Vieira advancing to mount. #T3#
Vieira wants to advance to full mount but Puno doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Vieira is stalling in the full guard.
Vieira won't allow Puno to sweep him here. #T4#
Puno keeps trying to improve his position.
Vieira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Puno pulls Vieira in close to prevent any damage.
Vieira controlling from the top position.
Puno controlling the position.#T5#
Vieira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Puno controlling Vieira's posture. #T6#
Vieira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Puno pulls Vieira in close to prevent any damage.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving. #T7#
Puno controlling Vieira's posture.
Puno looking to control.
Vieira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Puno keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Puno tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno has Vieira pulled in close to control his posture.
Puno can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vieira controls the pace.
Puno seems keen to control Vieira's posture.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet. #T10#
Puno seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Vieira has gone for a leg lock! Puno slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vieira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (5) vs (2) Puno
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno postures up.
#SUB#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T11##SUB#
Vieira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Puno passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (5) vs (5) Puno
Vieira trying to control but Puno flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (5) vs (8) Puno
Vieira rolls, trying to escape but Puno keeps control of the position.
Vieira looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T12#
Vieira can't escape the position.
Puno is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Vieira is trying to break free.
What can Vieira do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Puno doesn't have the hooks in and Vieira manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (7) vs (8) Puno#T13#
Puno keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Puno is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vieira 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.
Puno keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
We've been hearing that Vieira has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T14#
Vieira looking to sit in guard and control but Puno gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (7) vs (10) Puno#SUB#
Vieira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vieira working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Puno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puno wins on points by 10 to 7.
A victorious Adan Puno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roberto Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hristo Mihailov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Vieira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (0) Mihailov
Mihailov wants to sweep but Vieira has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (5) vs (0) Mihailov
Vieira controlling from side mount.
Vieira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mihailov is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihailov is trying to control Vieira's posture but Vieira avoids it. #T1#
Vieira takes a little break here. Mihailov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mihailov trying to control but Vieira flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (8) vs (0) Mihailov
Mihailov is really stuck here.
Vieira really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mihailov.#T2#
Mihailov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vieira is riding his opponent, not letting Mihailov buck him off.
Mihailov trying to control the position but Vieira manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
Vieira has the hooks in. Mihailov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vieira wants to control but Mihailov is keeping busy.
Vieira biding his time, looking for the opening.
Vieira gets his hands free as Mihailov looks to control. #SUB#
Vieira looking for the RNC.
Vieira has good solid back control here.
Vieira's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4##SUB#
Vieira is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mihailov is defending well though. Vieira let's go of the attempt for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vieira controlling the positon.#T5##SUB#
Vieira looking for the choke but no joy.
Vieira is hanging on to Mihailov's back as he tries to escape.
Vieira controlling from the back.#T6#
Further stalling from Vieira.
Mihailov tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Mihailov right now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mihailov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T7##SUB#
Vieira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mihailov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mihailov for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mihailov rolls, trying to escape but Vieira keeps control of the position.
Vieira avoiding Mihailov 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Vieira has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mihailov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Vieira tries to keep control of the position but Mihailov is staying busy.#T8#
Good control from Vieira.
Vieira wants to control but Mihailov is keeping busy.
Vieira keeps control of the position as Mihailov tries to break free.
Mihailov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vieira.
#T9##SUB#
Vieira is looking for the choke from the back position but Mihailov is controlling his hands well.
Mihailov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Mihailov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mihailov rolls, trying to escape but Vieira keeps control of the position.
Mihailov trying to control the hands but Vieira breaks the grip.
What can Mihailov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T10#
Vieira is not going to allow Mihailov to sit and survive in this position.
Mihailov is in bad spot here.
Mihailov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vieira.
Vieira trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Vieira is persistently looking for the submission but Mihailov is defending it well.
#T11#
Mihailov looking to control the position. #SUB#
Mihailov showing good submission defense here.
Mihailov tries to break free.
#T12#
Vieira really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mihailov.
Mihailov trying to control the position but Vieira manages to sink in the hooks.
Mihailov is trying to break free.
Vieira is riding his opponent, not letting Mihailov buck him off. #SUB#
Mihailov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Vieira gets his way!
#T13#
Vieira really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mihailov.#SUB#
Vieira working for the choke.
Vieira controlling well, preventing Mihailov from escaping the position.
#T14#
Vieira trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mihailov doesn't escape.
Vieira wants to control but Mihailov is keeping busy.
Vieira has the hooks in. Mihailov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Vieira working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Vieira is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mihailov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vieira takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
CMMA 95 McCrae vs Carter
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Vieira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Vieira scores with a takedown into Zutis's guard.
Zutis wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vieira is now in half guard.
Zutis is in trouble now - Vieira has advanced to mount!
Vieira avoids the attempt from Zutis to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Vieira's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zutis tries to hold on but Vieira pushes him away. #T1#
Vieira controlling his opponent.
Vieira working Zutis over with strikes here.
Vieira lands a big shot there that rocks Zutis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vieira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zutis throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
A nice elbow there by Vieira.
Vieira controlling from mount.
Vieira lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Zutis is rocked!#T2#
Zutis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vieira avoids the attempt from Zutis to control.
Vieira fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zutis is still in real trouble! Can Vieira finish him?
Vieira softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Zutis is out cold! Vieira jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Vieira! |
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Event:
SMASH: Camara vs Colucci
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Vieira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Krohn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vieira is in Krohn's guard.
Krohn pushes Vieira off and gets back to his feet.
Vieira shoots for a takedown but Krohn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krohn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vieira is fending him off so far but Krohn persists. Nope, Vieira circles away and we're back to standing.
Krohn misses with a takedown #TD#
and Vieira counters with a shoot takedown. Krohn fights it but they end up in guard.
Vieira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira content to stall in guard here.
Krohn keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass. #T1#
Krohn is looking to sweep but instead, Vieira has passed into half guard.
Vieira lands with a punch from half guard.
Krohn wants to control but Vieira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vieira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vieira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vieira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vieira winds up and cracks Krohn with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Vieira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Krohn moves into full guard.
Vieira controlling from the top position.
Vieira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Krohn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krohn connects with an inside leg kick.
Krohn tries to clinch up#TD#
and Vieira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Krohn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing that Vieira has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Vieira connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Vieira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vieira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Vieira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Vieira scores with a takedown into Krohn's guard.
Krohn is wriggling around but Vieira manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Roberto Vieira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krohn is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Krohn is trying to control but Vieira passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krohn is trying to improve his position.
Vieira landing strikes. #T1#
Vieira in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vieira lands some shots froms side control.
Krohn tries to escape but Vieira is in control.
Vieira lands a few punches from side control.
Vieira taking a breather here.
Krohn is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vieira is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Krohn is breathing heavily.#T2#
Vieira controlling his opponent.
Krohn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vieira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Vieira breaks from Krohn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vieira looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vieira scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krohn wants to control but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#Krohn is rocked!#T4#
Vieira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vieira cracks Krohn with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Vieira! |
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Event:
Empire: XIII
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Vieira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Magomedsharipov quickly recovers to half guard.
Magomedsharipov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vieira.
Magomedsharipov trying to control here.
Vieira prevents Magomedsharipov from improving his position.
Magomedsharipov is pressing down on Vieira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Magomedsharipov 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.
Magomedsharipov 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#
Magomedsharipov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Magomedsharipov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vieira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magomedsharipov is taking a breather. Vieira 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedsharipov looks to land a strike but Vieira avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Magomedsharipov looking to sit in guard and control but Vieira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Magomedsharipov is trying to control the position but Vieira postures up. #SUB#
Magomedsharipov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vieira 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 Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov is not content to let Vieira control the position. #T2#
Vieira is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Magomedsharipov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vieira creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Magomedsharipov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vieira is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Vieira lands a nice shot to the head.
Vieira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedsharipov is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Vieira controlling his opponent.
Magomedsharipov wants to hold on but Vieira pushes him away.
Vieira with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#Magomedsharipov is rocked!
Vieira cracks Magomedsharipov with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Vieira! |
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Event:
Ash Pres: Nycz vs. Ghambe
Date: Aug 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vieira circles away.
Vieira leaves Sakuraba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Vieira dives in and scores a takedown into Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba is trying to keep Vieira in close.
Vieira stopping the sweep attempt from Sakuraba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sakuraba haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sakuraba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vieira manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vieira is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vieira's head.
Sakuraba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #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.
Sakuraba throwing strikes but missing.
Sakuraba trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba working some strikes from top position.
Sakuraba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vieira can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Vieira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakuraba defends well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sakuraba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vieira swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuraba shoots and misses #TD2#
so Vieira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Vieira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakuraba wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Vieira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sakuraba wants to sweep here but Vieira controlling him for the moment.
Sakuraba is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sakuraba 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#
Vieira felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sakuraba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vieira gets full guard.
Sakuraba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Vieira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sakuraba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vieira circles away.
Vieira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sakuraba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vieira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vieira with the counter takedown but Sakuraba avoids it easily.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vieira as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sakuraba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vieira circles away.
Sakuraba goes for a double leg but Vieira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vieira continues to drive forward.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sakuraba fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Vieira counters with a shoot takedown. Sakuraba fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira throws a big elbow that misses.
Vieira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakuraba looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuraba, not yet. #T1#
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakuraba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vieira preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vieira fails with the takedown.#TD#
Sakuraba shoots in and gets a takedown into Vieira's guard.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet. #T2##SUB2#
Vieira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sakuraba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vieira holds on and takes a little breather.
Sakuraba working some strikes from top position.
Vieira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakuraba manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sakuraba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sakuraba 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#
Sakuraba blocks the strikes from Vieira.
Sakuraba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.
Vieira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sakuraba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuraba is one step ahead there.
Vieira wants to improve his position but instead Sakuraba has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Vieira is trying to maintain the position but Sakuraba is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakuraba prevents Vieira from improving his position.
Sakuraba wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakuraba with the ground and pound but Vieira uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roberto Vieira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Vieira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vieira throws a big right hand that misses.
Vieira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakuraba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakuraba is looking to sweep but instead, Vieira has passed into half guard.
Sakuraba is not content to let Vieira control the position.
Sakuraba gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira looking to sit in guard and control but Sakuraba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Vieira is trying to hold Sakuraba in close to prevent damage but Sakuraba has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Vieira is not content to let Sakuraba control the position.
Sakuraba content to control rather than advance.
Roberto Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Vieira is staying active underneath Sakuraba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sakuraba lands with a punch from half guard.
Sakuraba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vieira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuraba winds up and cracks Vieira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sakuraba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vieira gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Vieira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vieira throws a strike aimed at the side of Sakuraba's head but Sakuraba avoids it well.
Sakuraba is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Sakuraba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Vieira misses with the ground and pound.
Vieira trying to control the position but Sakuraba is working away.
Sakuraba sneaks back into half guard.
Vieira thows a huge punch but Sakuraba dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakuraba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sakuraba.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Vieira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vieira 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Vieira! |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Deception
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Vieira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Banko on his heels. He'll look to pass Banko's guard now, I'm sure.
Vieira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vieira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banko's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vieira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vieira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira throwing strikes from guard but Banko blocks nicely.
Vieira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vieira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Banko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banko wants to stand but Vieira is controlling the position.
Vieira with a nice head shot there.
Vieira passes Banko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banko is trying to stand up here but Vieira is controlling him well.
Vieira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vieira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Banko trying to control but Vieira postures up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vieira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Banko trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Vieira.
Banko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vieira slips a nice elbow through Banko's hands, connecting with Banko's forehead.
Vieira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Banko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vieira.
Vieira is controlling the pace.
Vieira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT#It looks like Burine Banko has been cut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vieira working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vieira is thwarting Banko's attempts to control the position.
Vieira is nestled in close to Banko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT#The cut above Burine Banko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Banko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Banko taking some punishment here, with Vieira in his half guard.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Burine Banko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roberto Vieira! |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Vehemence
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. King catches Vieira right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Vieira drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vieira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vieira 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.
King wants to control the position but Vieira says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vieira in particular looking to stall.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vieira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
King pushes Vieira off looking to stand but Vieira dives back in and keeps control.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vieira. #T1#
Vieira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
Vieira slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.
Vieira is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
King is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though.
King wants to stand back up but Vieira manages to pass into side control.
Vieira working the ground and pound but King is defending the strikes.
Vieira working the ground and pound but King is defending the strikes. #T2#
Vieira slows the pace down.
King is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vieira has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for King!
Vieira controlling the pace for now.
Vieira lands with some strikes.#T3#
King taking shots to the head.
Vieira landing strikes from the mount and King is in trouble!
Vieira scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish King?
Oooh a big shot lands for Vieira! King is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roberto Vieira! |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Trifecta
Date: Jun 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vieira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flint swivels and escapes.
Flint seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Flint throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vieira's waist but Vieira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flint off to one side. #CL#
Flint closes the distance and pushes Vieira back into the cage.
Flint crunches a lovely knee into Vieira's ribcage.
Flint landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Flint lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vieira wants a takedown but no success here.
Terrance Flint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Vieira.#TD#
Flint jumps guard and drags Vieira to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flint looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Flint is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Flint wants to stand but Vieira is controlling the position.
Vieira is in close to Flint's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Flint definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flint is trying to keep Vieira in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vieira working some strikes from top position.
Vieira stopping the sweep attempt from Flint.#ES#
Flint has his feet on Vieira's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
Flint tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flint is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roberto Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flint but Flint pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flint as he avoids it easily.
Flint slaps away a takedown attempt from Vieira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flint.
Vieira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flint's waist but Flint gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vieira off to one side. #T3##TD#
Vieira gets caught flat footed, as Flint shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Flint trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flint works over Vieira with some ground and pound from guard.
Vieira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vieira being controlled here, momentarily.
Flint wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving. #T4#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vieira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flint's guard. #REVB#
Flint is trying to control the position but Vieira postures up.
Vieira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Flint working for a triangle but Vieira defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Flint dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vieira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flint is fending him off so far but Vieira persists. Nope, Flint circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Flint forces Vieira back against the cage and clinches.
Vieira takes an elbow to the temple.
Vieira wants a takedown.
Flint gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vieira.
Vieira's coach down at Power Plant MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vieira's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Terrance Flint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Vieira.#BC#
Flint's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Flint gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint lands a nice uppercut.
Flint landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Roberto Vieira has been cut.
Vieira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flint pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flint as he jumps to the side.
Flint seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Flint goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Flint lands with a nice combination. Vieira backs away looking to recover.#TD#
Flint drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flint advances position into side control!
Flint controlling from side mount.
Flint scores with a couple of short elbows.
Flint trying to control the action but Vieira is working from the bottom. #T2#
Vieira is looking for a sweep.
Flint wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vieira is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flint has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vieira!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flint lands a big shot there that rocks Vieira but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Terrance Flint overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Flint with the ground and pound from mount.
Flint is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Vieira is looking to improve his position but Flint isn't that keen on the idea.
Vieira is still trying to improve position.
Vieira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vieira is squirming around, avoiding Flint's attempts to control the action.
Flint controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Flint unloads with some shots from mount but Vieira bucks and avoids them well.
Flint lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Flint punching from mount but Vieira doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Flint looking to control and managing it successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vieira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Flint thowing shots but they're missing.
Flint tries to control but Vieira wriggling away.
Flint raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Flint dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Vieira's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Flint has Vieira up against the cage in a clinch.
Flint lands a nice uppercut.
Flint lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vieira.#BC#
Flint breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Vieira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vieira looking to control but instead Flint has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira blocks the strikes from Flint.
Flint regains full guard. Nicely done.
Flint will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Vieira stopping the sweep attempt from Flint.#T1#
Flint controlling Vieira's posture.
Flint continues to stall.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Flint keeps moving. #SUB#
Flint is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vieira has his hands clasped together but Flint extends and breaks Vieira's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Flint.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terrance Flint! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 983 Round 4
Date: May 19, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba tries for a takedown but Vieira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sakuraba shoots in and gets a takedown into Vieira's guard.
Sakuraba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakuraba is in close to Vieira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba is working Vieira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba preventing the sweep.
Sakuraba connects with a couple of short punches.
Vieira throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vieira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sakuraba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sakuraba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vieira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sakuraba wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba is looking to sweep but instead, Vieira has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuraba is working hard here to advance position.
Vieira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakuraba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vieira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sakuraba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking to sweep but instead, Vieira has passed into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sakuraba is pressing down on Vieira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vieira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Sakuraba wants to sweep here but Vieira controlling him for the moment.
Sakuraba doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vieira is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira lands a couple of digs.
Vieira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sakuraba looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuraba, not yet.
Vieira lands a couple of elbows.
Vieira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vieira is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vieira is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vieira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vieira is working Sakuraba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vieira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sakuraba's head.
Vieira working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira chips away with some ground and pound.
Vieira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sakuraba's head.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sakuraba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vieira's guard.
Sakuraba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vieira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vieira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sakuraba stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira.
Sakuraba landing some decent shots from guard.
Sakuraba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sakuraba throwing strikes from guard but Vieira blocks nicely.
Vieira looking to control.
Sakuraba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vieira seems keen to control Sakuraba's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roberto Vieira will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sakuraba shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vieira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vieira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sakuraba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sakuraba wants to hit a sweep here but Vieira passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sakuraba there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sakuraba bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sakuraba throws an elbow that misses. Vieira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sakuraba's guard. Nice move by Vieira!
Vieira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vieira lands a couple of digs.
Sakuraba looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuraba, not yet.
Sakuraba is striking from the bottom but Vieira uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Sakuraba flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sakuraba wants to sweep but Vieira has passed to side control!
Vieira avoids the strikes from the bottom by Sakuraba.
Vieira moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira lands an elbow.
Sakuraba tries to buck Vieira off but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira working the head with strikes.
Sakuraba looking for a sweep but Vieira has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Vieira is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sakuraba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vieira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vieira looking to control but Sakuraba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sakuraba hang on?
Sakuraba taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Vieira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sakuraba is rocked!
Sakuraba is working to get back to half guard.
Vieira wants to control the pace but Sakuraba is squirming around nicely.
Vieira landing punches.
Sakuraba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vieira working the ground and pound effectively.
Sakuraba is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vieira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sakuraba regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba 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.
Vieira cracks Sakuraba with a solid left hand.
Sakuraba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira landing with the ground and pound.
Sakuraba looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuraba, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Vieira 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!
Sakuraba shoots in but no luck this time.
Vieira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sakuraba to the mat! Sakuraba manages to get full guard.
Vieira lands a couple of digs.
Vieira with a nice head shot there.
Vieira won't allow Sakuraba to sweep him here.
Sakuraba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sakuraba throwing strikes from guard but Vieira blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vieira controls Sakuraba momentarily but Sakuraba frees himself.
Vieira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking to get back to full guard here but Vieira has managed to pass to side control instead.
Vieira scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vieira working the head with strikes.
Roberto Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakuraba tries to buck Vieira off but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira working the ground and pound.
Vieira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sakuraba to see if he's OK.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sakuraba to see if he's OK.
Sakuraba tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vieira presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sakuraba can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to full guard.
Vieira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vieira working over Sakuraba with some ground and pound. Sakuraba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vieira is keen to just control but Sakuraba is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vieira lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuraba tries to roll over but Vieira keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vieira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakuraba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sakuraba is pressing down on Vieira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sakuraba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vieira is one step ahead there.
Vieira postures up and lands a big shot to Sakuraba's brow.
Sakuraba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vieira lands a couple of digs.
Vieira won't allow Sakuraba to sweep him here.
Sakuraba is looking to sweep but instead, Vieira has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to get back to full guard but Vieira has mounted him!
Vieira unloading with bombs!
Vieira cracks Sakuraba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Sakuraba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakuraba regains half guard.
Vieira lands strikes from half guard.
Sakuraba has hold of Vieira's hands but Vieira slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vieira lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Sakuraba! Oh, Sakuraba is in big trouble! Vieira lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roberto Vieira! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 983 Round 3
Date: May 18, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Vries tests Vieira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vieira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vieira dives in and grabs De Vries's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Vries pushes down on Vieira's head and hops out.
De Vries lands a nice shot to the body.
De Vries throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vieira on the side of the head.
De Vries's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and De Vries duly obliges.
De Vries swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vieira.
Vieira dodges the punch combination from De Vries.
De Vries displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Vries scores with a sloppy right hand. Vieira should have avoided that one.
De Vries moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
De Vries swinging wildly here.
Vieira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De Vries is trying to defend but Vieira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vieira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for De Vries!
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vieira misses with a head shot.
Vieira controlling from the full mount.
Vieira looking to ground and pound but De Vries is blocking nicely.
Vieira lands with some vicious ground and pound - can De Vries hang on?
De Vries is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vieira controlling the position easily from mount.
Vieira looking to ground and pound but De Vries is blocking nicely.
Vieira scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vieira lands a big shot there that rocks De Vries but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vieira lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira working De Vries over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira working away from the top, dropping strikes.
De Vries is rocked!
De Vries looks winded!
Vieira postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! De Vries is out cold - huge knockout for Vieira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roberto Vieira! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 983 Round 2
Date: May 17, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira stuffs the takedown.
Vieira leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vieira attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.
Lee drives through and clinches with Vieira against the cage.
Vieira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
Lee gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vieira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Vieira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vieira won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vieira has passed into side control.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vieira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vieira lands an elbow.
Vieira taking a breather here.
Vieira working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vieira happy to just control the position for now.
Vieira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vieira cracks Lee with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira avoids the strikes from the bottom by Lee.
Lee trying to remain calm as Vieira controls from the top position.
Lee taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vieira in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Lee looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Vieira turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Vieira! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 983 Round 1
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansen cracks Vieira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vieira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jansen lands a right hook to the body.
Jansen sizes up Vieira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left and a right from Jansen both land. Nice combination.
Vieira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jansen lands with a hook. Vieira tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jansen connects with a body shot.
Vieira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jansen scores with a jab to the head.
Vieira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jansen.
Jansen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jansen tries to sprawl but Vieira drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vieira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
It looks like Luuk Jansen has been cut.
Vieira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jansen is rocked!
Vieira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vieira controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira throwing shots but Jansen is blocking nicely.
Jansen has hold of Vieira's hands but Vieira slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That has opened up Luuk Jansen's cut even more.
Vieira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vieira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vieira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vieira connects with a nice short shot to Jansen's temple.
The cut above Luuk Jansen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jansen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vieira lands strikes from half guard.
Luuk Jansen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luuk Jansen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roberto Vieira! |
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