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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Longo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamontov throws out the jab.
Longo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Mamontov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mamontov controlling the position from side mount.
Mamontov'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.
Longo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Mamontov is looking for a kimura but Longo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mamontov to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Mamontov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Mamontov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Longo is just riding it out for now. Mamontov eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mamontov in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mamontov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Longo for as long as he can get away with.
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Longo is defending well. #SUB#
Mamontov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Longo defends it well. #SUB#
Mamontov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Longo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mamontov.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamontov trying to control the pace. #T3#
Longo is looking for a sweep. Mamontov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mamontov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Longo!
Mamontov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mamontov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamontov content just to control the position here.
Longo gets back to half guard.
Mamontov is pressing down on Longo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Longo is holding on for now.
Mamontov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Mamontov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slon Mamontov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Mamontov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Slon Mamontov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mamontov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Longo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mamontov is looking for a kimura but Longo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mamontov to get the leverage.
Mamontov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Longo is defending against the submission attempts here by Mamontov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mamontov content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Mamontov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mamontov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Longo's head.
Longo is looking to improve his position.
Mamontov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mamontov works his way into full mount!
Mamontov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mamontov lands a big shot there that rocks Longo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB#
Mamontov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Longo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Longo and Mamontov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Mamontov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Longo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mamontov's guard! Nice work there by Longo! #T3#
Longo preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mamontov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Longo is aware though and is defending well.
Mamontov is trying to keep Longo in close.
#SUB#
Mamontov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Longo is defending well. Mamontov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Longo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mamontov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slon Mamontov! |
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Event:
Grunge 53: Yellow Ledbetter
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Longo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Longo is trying to work for a kimura but Grena is defending well.
Grena won't allow Longo to pass to mount.
Grena tries to roll over but Longo keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Grena actively working from the bottom here.
Longo prevents Grena from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longo is looking to advance position but Grena won't allow it.
Longo passes to side control. #T1#
Longo works to advance to full mount. Grena defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Longo prevents Grena from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Longo is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Longo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bartolomeo Longo! |
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Event:
Grunge 47: River of Deceit
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Longo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Longo advances to mount. #SUB#
Tiyapairat is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Longo locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Tiyapairat is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bartolomeo Longo! |
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Event:
Grunge 38: Tad
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Winner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Longo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Longo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Longo shoots in for a takedown but Winner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Longo is defended easily by Winner .#TD#
Longo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Winner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Longo prevents Winner from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Winner is trying to escape back to his feet but Longo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Longo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Winner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Longo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Winner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1##SUB#
Longo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Winner can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Winner is squirming around, avoiding Longo's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Longo has hold of Winner 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Winner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Winner wants to hold on but Longo pushes him away.
Winner is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Longo has hold of Winner 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Winner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Longo fails to move to back control. #T2#
Winner doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Longo fails to advance to Winner 's back.
Winner is trying to stand.#SUB#
Winner tries to improve his position but Longo has taken his back! Longo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Winner tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Longo pushes Winner away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bartolomeo Longo! |
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Event:
Grunge 33: King Animal
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Rodrigez misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Rodrigez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodrigez lands in his opponent's guard.
Rodrigez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rodrigez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rodrigez is putting a hurting on Longo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rodrigez taking a breather here.
Rodrigez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rodrigez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Longo, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Rodrigez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
A lull in the action here as Rodrigez stalls from top position.
Rodrigez'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.#SU#
Rodrigez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Longo to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Longo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rodrigez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Longo looks winded!#SUB#
Rodrigez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rodrigez staying calm.#T3#
Rodrigez advances to full mount.
Rodrigez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rodrigez content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Rodrigez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Longo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rodrigez lands a nice shot to the head.
Rodrigez content just to control the position here. #T4#
Rodrigez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rodrigez landing strikes from the mount.
Longo tries to lock up and control but Rodrigez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rodrigez lands a couple of good shots and Longo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Rodrigez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Rodrigez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rodrigez biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Rodrigez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rodrigez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Longo momentarily.
Rodrigez scores with a nice body kick.
#TD#
Rodrigez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rodrigez passes to full mount! #SUB#
Rodrigez has control of Longo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Longo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rodrigez with the ground and pound from mount.
Longo is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rodrigez controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Longo's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rodrigez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Rodrigez looking for a guillotine from mount but Longo is having none of it.
Rodrigez controlling the position easily from mount. #SU#
Rodrigez get's back to his feet.#T2##TD#
Rodrigez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Rodrigez is working to tighten his grip on Longo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Longo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rodrigez is really squeezing tight and eventually Longo passes out! Rodrigez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Emanuel Rodrigez!
A very excited looking Emanuel Rodrigez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Grunge 29: Vitalogy
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Longo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grena struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Longo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grena tries to escape but Longo is in control.
Grena is trying to control Longo's posture but Longo avoids it.
Grena manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena prevents Longo from improving his position.
Grena wants to pass the guard but Longo is defending well. #T1#
Grena looks to land a strike but Longo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Grena tries to free his leg and advance position but Longo is retaining full guard.
Longo can't keep his opponent in guard - Grena advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grena working Longo over with strikes.
Longo wants to control but Grena is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grena not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Longo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Longo looks winded!
Longo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grena passes to full mount! #T2#
Grena with a couple of short strikes.
Longo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Longo in a bad spot here, taking shots to 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!
Grena tries to control but Longo wriggling away.
Grena fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Grena landing punches.
Grena breaks from Longo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Longo taking shots to the head.
Grena dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Longo is rocked!#T3#
Grena lands a big elbow - Longo is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Longo is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Umberto Grena!
After the fight, Umberto Grena was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Grunge 24: Jar of Flies
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Cigarette fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Longo sprawls well initially but Cigarette persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cigarette looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Longo tries to get to full guard but Cigarette has control of the leg.
Cigarette is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cigarette wants to advance to full mount but Longo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cigarette trying to control the position from guard on top but Longo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cigarette postures up.
#T1#
Cigarette stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Longo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cigarette is stalling in the full guard.
Cigarette is looking to advance position but Longo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Cigarette is controlling an arm, preventing Longo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Longo looking to control but Cigarette is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cigarette manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Longo is trying to work for a kimura but Cigarette is defending well.
Longo is keen to just control but Cigarette is a slippery customer.
Cigarette is looking for a sweep. Longo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Longo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cigarette defends it well. #SUB#
Cigarette looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Cigarette manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Cigarette working for a triangle but Longo defends it easily.
Cigarette keeping moving, preventing Longo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Longo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Cigarette pulls Longo in close to prevent any damage.
Longo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cigarette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cigarette bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Longo's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Midnight Cigarette dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Longo shoots for a takedown but Cigarette saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Cigarette looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Longo!
Longo is not content to let Cigarette control the position.
Cigarette working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longo is not content to let Cigarette control the position.
Longo sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Cigarette works his way into full mount!
Cigarette with good strikes from the mount here!
Cigarette with the ground and pound from mount.
Cigarette with a couple of short strikes.
Cigarette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longo can do to turn this around?
Longo taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Cigarette moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Longo has worked his arm free - good work by Longo!
#T2##SUB#
Cigarette is trying to get an arm triangle but Longo is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cigarette works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cigarette lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Cigarette tries for a kimura but Longo is defending well.
Longo struggling a bit here.#T3#
Cigarette moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cigarette landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Longo is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Cigarette is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Longo has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Longo's face as Cigarette controls the position.
Cigarette in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cigarette in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cigarette lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Longo down.
Cigarette landing a few strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cigarette is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Longo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Cigarette swings around for an armbar but Longo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cigarette's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Midnight Cigarette dominated that second round.
That's time! Cigarette's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Cigarette shoots in and gets a takedown into Longo's guard.
Longo wants to sweep but no luck.
Cigarette landing with the ground and pound.
Cigarette works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cigarette is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Longo!
Cigarette lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Longo hang on?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longo is bucking up trying to escape but Cigarette cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cigarette landing shots from mount. #ROC#Longo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cigarette fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Longo is still in real trouble! Can Cigarette finish him?
Midnight Cigarette overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Longo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cigarette tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Longo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Cigarette jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Longo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Longo and Cigarette has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Cigarette is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Longo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cigarette scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Cigarette is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Longo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Longo seems to have recovered his senses.
Cigarette advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Cigarette takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cigarette punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cigarette controlling the position easily from mount.
Cigarette wants to take Longo's back but he can't do it this time.
Midnight Cigarette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cigarette tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cigarette 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.
Bartolomeo Longo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Midnight Cigarette showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cigarette has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Midnight Cigarette!
Midnight Cigarette thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Apolinario shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Apolinario showed some decent athleticism there.
Longo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Apolinario looking to sit in guard and control but Longo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Apolinario looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Longo passes into side control.
Apolinario is looking to reverse the position.
Longo advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apolinario manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Apolinario trying to control here.
Apolinario tries to roll over but Longo keeps him under control.
Longo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Apolinario! #T1#
Apolinario is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Longo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Apolinario has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Longo moves to back control. #SUB2#
Longo looking for the RNC.
Apolinario tries to escape the position.
Apolinario trying to control the action but Longo just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Apolinario is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Longo doesn't have the hooks in and Apolinario manages to turn into his guard.
Apolinario definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Apolinario trying to control the position from guard on top but Longo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apolinario passes Longo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Apolinario trying to control from half guard but Longo is working away. #SUB#
Apolinario is looking for a kimura here.
Apolinario passes to full mount! #SUB#
Apolinario jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Longo manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3##SUB#
Apolinario has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Longo is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Apolinario yanks on the arm and Longo is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Apolinario.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Apolinario! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Longo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Apolinario is trying to defend but Longo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Longo is looking to advance position but Apolinario won't allow it. #SUB#
Longo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Apolinario has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Apolinario looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Longo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Apolinario doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Longo.
Apolinario tries to get to full guard but Longo has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longo wants to free his trapped foot but Apolinario is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Apolinario looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Apolinario looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Apolinario trying to hold on to Longo's head to control him but Longo postures up.
#SUB2#
Apolinario looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Apolinario wants to get back to full guard.
Longo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Apolinario is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Apolinario actively working from the bottom here.
Longo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Apolinario!
Apolinario is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Apolinario bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Longo keeping full guard, as Apolinario tries to pass.
Apolinario trying to control the position from guard on top but Longo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Longo wants to sweep but no luck.
Apolinario showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Apolinario pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Longo is keeping the position for now.
Apolinario trying to control the position from guard on top but Longo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apolinario stays in close to Longo's body and controls the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Apolinario trying to control the position from guard on top but Longo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Apolinario tries to free his leg and advance position but Longo is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joao Apolinario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Apolinario closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Apolinario decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Longo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joao Apolinario will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Apolinario gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Longo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Longo trying to control but Apolinario is working from the bottom.
Apolinario looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Apolinario can't keep his opponent in guard - Longo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Longo prevents Apolinario from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Apolinario looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Longo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Apolinario trying to hold on to Longo's head to control him but Longo postures up.
Longo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Longo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Apolinario is desperately trying to improve his position but Longo has a good base and remains in mount.
Apolinario is still trying to improve position.
Apolinario is squirming around, avoiding Longo's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Apolinario is controlling an arm, preventing Longo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Apolinario bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Apolinario trying to control the position from guard on top but Longo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apolinario trying to move into half guard but instead Longo has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Longo trying to control the position from guard on top but Apolinario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apolinario is trying to control the position but Longo postures up. #SUB2#
Apolinario is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Longo defends well.
Longo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Apolinario can't keep his opponent in guard - Longo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Apolinario is pressing down on Longo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Longo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Apolinario looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longo is pushing down on Apolinario's leg trying to pass to half guard. Apolinario is fighting to maintain full guard but Longo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Apolinario actively working from the bottom here.
Apolinario is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Apolinario looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Apolinario looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Apolinario looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Longo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Longo fails to advance to Apolinario's back.
Apolinario is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Longo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Apolinario can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Apolinario tries to reverse the position but Longo maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartolomeo Longo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Apolinario does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Joao Apolinario is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Apolinario moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Apolinario has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Longo uses from the top position.
Apolinario tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Longo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Apolinario has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Longo has managed to get both his arms back between Apolinario's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Apolinario looking for a guillotine here but Longo defends easily.
Longo trying to control but Apolinario is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Apolinario working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Longo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Longo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Longo advances to half guard.
Longo wants to pass the guard but Apolinario is defending well. #SUB2#
Apolinario actively working from the bottom here.
Longo trying to pass the guard but Apolinario defending well. #SUB2#
Apolinario actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Apolinario looking for submissions off his back.
Apolinario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Apolinario is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Longo pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Longo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Apolinario knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Apolinario is doing well to control the position and prevent Longo from advancing to side control.
Longo is pressing down on Apolinario's thigh, looking to free his foot. Apolinario is holding on for now.
Apolinario is in trouble now - Longo has advanced to mount!
Longo is looking to work his way around to Apolinario's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Apolinario is trying desperately to improve position.
Longo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Apolinario is looking to escape.
Apolinario tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Longo is looking to work his way around to Apolinario's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Longo is working hard here to advance position.
Apolinario is looking to improve his position but Longo isn't that keen on the idea.
Longo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Apolinario manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Apolinario manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Longo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apolinario is keeping the position for now.
Apolinario is trying to control the position but Longo postures up. #T4#
Longo won't allow Apolinario to sweep him here. #SUB#
Longo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Longo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apolinario is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Apolinario throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Apolinario is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Longo defends well.
Longo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Apolinario's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Apolinario actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Longo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Apolinario has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joao Apolinario.
I think Apolinario has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joao Apolinario! |
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