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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 35,5
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ratinho.
Pablo Fanucci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fanucci throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
so Ratinho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ratinho scoring with punches to the head and body.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fanucci can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ratinho postures up and lands a big shot to Fanucci's brow.
Ratinho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ratinho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ratinho is in close to Fanucci's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ratinho 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fanucci is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fanucci is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ratinho dives into side control.
Ratinho is chipping away with strikes.
#T1#
Ratinho cracks Fanucci with a big elbow.
Ratinho works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ratinho cracks Fanucci with a big elbow. #SUB#
Ratinho is working to tighten his grip on Fanucci's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Fanucci has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ratinho is really squeezing tight and eventually Fanucci passes out! Ratinho breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brulio Nascimento Ratinho! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Ratinho shoots for a takedown but Aikau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Ratinho scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Aikau wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Ratinho seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Aikau is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Brulio Nascimento Ratinho! |
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Event:
FCL - 23
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Ratinho misses with a takedown attempt - Robinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ratinho slips a straight right by Robinson.
Ratinho feinted with a counter takedown.
Robinson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ratinho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Robinson won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Ratinho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Robinson tries to buck Ratinho off but Ratinho is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ratinho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robinson trying to control here.
#T1#
Robinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ratinho.
Ratinho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robinson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ratinho.
Robinson wants to stand up but Ratinho is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ratinho drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Robinson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ratinho has Robinson in his guard.#REVB#
Ratinho wants to stand up but Robinson is controlling him. #SUB2#
Robinson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ratinho dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Robinson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ratinho lands a couple of elbows.
Ratinho passes into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Robinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ratinho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robinson is just riding it out for now. Ratinho eventually gives up the hold.
Ratinho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Robinson pushes Ratinho off looking to stand but Ratinho dives back in and keeps control.
Ratinho 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.
Robinson wants to control but Ratinho is keeping busy.
Ratinho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ratinho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robinson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ratinho manages to move to mount!
Robinson is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ratinho in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brulio Nascimento Ratinho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Robinson with the inside leg kick.
Ratinho slips under a jab.
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robinson dives in and grabs Ratinho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ratinho pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Ratinho has his takedown stuffed
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
Robinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ratinho.
Robinson misses with a hook.
Ratinho darts in looking for a takedown but Robinson gets double underhooks and turns Ratinho into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brulio Nascimento Ratinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ratinho tries to score a body lock takedown but Robinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Robinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ratinho keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Ratinho counters with a shoot takedown. Robinson fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Ratinho postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.
Ratinho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ratinho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ratinho stands and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ratinho in side control, throwing shots but Robinson defends.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Ratinho throws a strike aimed at the side of Robinson's head but Robinson avoids it well.#T2##SUB#
Ratinho goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Robinson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ratinho's guard! Nice work there by Robinson!
Robinson is in close to Ratinho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ratinho trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Robinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ratinho throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Robinson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ratinho has wrist control.
Robinson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Robinson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Ratinho keeps moving.
Ratinho keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass. #T3##ES#
Ratinho has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Robinson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ratinho wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ratinho wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Robinson breaks the clinch.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Ratinho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ratinho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ratinho scrambles back to his feet.
Brulio Nascimento Ratinho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ratinho looks for a takedown but Robinson sprawls well.
Ratinho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robinson defends it nicely.#CL2#
Robinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##BC2#
Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson wants to clinch up but Ratinho keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ratinho manages to get to full guard.
Ratinho striking off his back but it's not causing Robinson any problems.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ratinho is keeping the position for now.
Robinson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ratinho's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ratinho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robinson.
Robinson throws a looping overhand right but Ratinho ducks down to avoid it.
Robinson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ratinho will feel that in the morning.#TD2#
Robinson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ratinho sprawls well initially but Robinson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ratinho has hold of Robinson's hands but Robinson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Robinson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ratinho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Robinson working the head and body with strikes.
Robinson wants to control but Ratinho is keeping him busy.
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. Robinson connects with a nice short shot to Ratinho's temple.
Robinson lands with a punch from half guard.
Ratinho misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ratinho has hold of Robinson's hands but Robinson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Robinson stops Ratinho from getting back to his feet.
Brulio Nascimento Ratinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson is nestled in close to Ratinho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Ratinho tries to kick Robinson off but Robinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Robinson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Robinson is nestled in close to Ratinho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Robinson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Robinson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Robinson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Robinson lands with a punch from half guard.
Robinson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ratinho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ratinho.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Robinson advances position into side control!
Robinson scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Robinson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Robinson looks up at the clock and then as Ratinho takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Robinson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ratinho is trying to get back to his feet.
Robinson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Robinson scores with punches from side control.
Robinson tries to advance to mount but Ratinho denies him. #T3#
Robinson is chipping away with strikes.
Robinson wants to control but Ratinho is keeping him busy.
Robinson lands some shots froms side control.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Ratinho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ratinho wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Ratinho takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ratinho taking a bit of punishment here - Robinson scoring with strikes.
Robinson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Robinson trying to control the position but Ratinho is working away. #T4#
Ratinho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ratinho is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Robinson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ratinho takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ratinho striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Ratinho takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Robinson wants to control but Ratinho is keeping him busy.
Robinson is putting a hurting on Ratinho here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robinson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Robinson!
During a confident post fight interview, Dante Robinson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
FCL - 15
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Ratinho shoots in looking for a takedown but Robinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ratinho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Ratinho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robinson gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Ratinho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ratinho stops Robinson from getting back to his feet.
Ratinho working the head and body with strikes.
Robinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES2#
Robinson manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Ratinho scores with a takedown into Robinson's guard.
Ratinho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ratinho lands a couple of elbows.
Ratinho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Ratinho throwing strikes but missing.
Robinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ratinho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Robinson managing to control the position.
Ratinho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ratinho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Robinson's head.
Ratinho postures up and lands a big shot to Robinson's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ratinho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ratinho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robinson pushes down on Ratinho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ratinho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Ratinho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.
Robinson lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Ratinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ratinho 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.
Robinson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Ratinho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robinson landing with the ground and pound.
Robinson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Ratinho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robinson throws a strike but Ratinho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Robinson is trying to control the position but Ratinho postures up.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ratinho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ratinho prevents Robinson from getting back to his feet.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ratinho is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ratinho defends well.
Ratinho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brulio Nascimento Ratinho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Robinson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ratinho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brulio Nascimento Ratinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Ratinho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ratinho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Robinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ratinho misses with a strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratinho regains half guard there - taking advantage of Robinson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Robinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Robinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robinson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ratinho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Robinson scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Ratinho looking for submissions off his back.
Ratinho moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Ratinho is looking to cinch up a triangle. Robinson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ratinho's body to avoid the submission. Ratinho has instead reached around Robinson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ratinho arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brulio Nascimento Ratinho! |
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Event:
FCL - 4
Date: Feb 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Vegas misses with a series of wild punches.
Vegas misses with the combination.
Vegas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ratinho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vegas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ratinho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vegas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Vegas. No joy for Ratinho on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brulio Nascimento Ratinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ratinho dodges the punch combination from Vegas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ratinho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Vegas as Ratinho shoots in.
Luccy Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ratinho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vegas misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Ratinho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vegas sprawls well. Vegas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ratinho gets slowly back to his feet.
Ratinho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vegas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ratinho somewhat.
Vegas throws a right hand that Ratinho ducks under and follows up with a left that Ratinho also avoids with ease.
Ratinho is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ratinho.
Vegas misses with a double jab.
Ratinho tries to counter with a takedown but Vegas is quick to defend against it.
Vegas cracks a nice hook into Ratinho's ribs.
Vegas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vegas swinging wildly here.
#T2##CL2#
Vegas gets a clinch.
Vegas tries to break free but Ratinho pushes him back against the cage.
Ratinho goes for a takedown attempt but Vegas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vegas throws a series of punches but Ratinho avoids them all with ease.
Ratinho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Ratinho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vegas looks winded!
Vegas pushes Ratinho off looking to stand but Ratinho dives back in and keeps control.
Ratinho throwing shots but Vegas is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Ratinho seems to be working for a kimura but Vegas defends the submission attempt.
Ratinho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB#
Ratinho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ratinho stops Vegas from getting back to his feet.
Ratinho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ratinho thows a huge punch but Vegas dodges it nicely.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ratinho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vegas is trying to escape back to his feet but Ratinho uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Ratinho throws an elbow but Vegas slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Ratinho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ratinho throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ratinho postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luccy Vegas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Vegas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ratinho eats them both and turns towards Vegas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Ratinho dives in and scores a takedown into Vegas's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ratinho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ratinho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegas wants to stand up but Ratinho is controlling him.
Ratinho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas wants to stand and escape but Ratinho is having none of it.
Vegas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ratinho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ratinho postures up in Vegas's guard and throws a big left but Vegas blocks it. #SUB#
Ratinho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vegas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vegas has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ratinho is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ratinho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ratinho advances position into side control!
Vegas parries the strikes from Ratinho easily there. Ratinho is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vegas to escape.
Ratinho throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ratinho grinds an elbow into Vegas's temple. #T2##SUB#
Ratinho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vegas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Ratinho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vegas, who protects the arm well.
Ratinho 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.#SUB#
Ratinho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vegas defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Vegas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Ratinho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vegas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ratinho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ratinho working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ratinho looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vegas is avoiding damage well.
Vegas dodges the ground and pound from Ratinho.
Ratinho postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vegas is trying to buck Ratinho off.
Ratinho working the body and head with strikes.
Vegas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ratinho.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vegas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Ratinho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brulio Nascimento Ratinho dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ratinho closes the distance and clinches up with Vegas, looking for a takedown. Ratinho pushes Vegas against the cage but Vegas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vegas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ratinho circles away quickly and effectively.
Ratinho is looking to counter the offense by Vegas and move into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Vegas.
Vegas dips to his left and cracks Ratinho with an uppercut!
Vegas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ratinho.
Ratinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Ratinho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vegas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ratinho is in Vegas's guard.
Ratinho throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ratinho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ratinho throwing strikes but missing.
Ratinho cracks Vegas with a solid left hand.
Vegas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Vegas is wriggling around but Ratinho manages to pass to half guard.
Nice strikes from Ratinho there. #SUB#
Ratinho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vegas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ratinho.
Ratinho missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ratinho seems to be working for a kimura but Vegas defends the submission attempt.
Ratinho throwing shots but Vegas is blocking nicely.
Vegas is trying to stand up here but Ratinho is controlling him well. #SUB#
Ratinho is working for a kimura but Vegas is defending it quite comfortably.
Brulio Nascimento Ratinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ratinho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##ES2#
Vegas manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Vegas throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Ratinho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vegas!
Vegas throws Ratinho to one side and escapes!
Brulio Nascimento Ratinho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vegas misses with the combination.
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!
Vegas misses with a two punch combination.
Ratinho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vegas is fending him off so far but Ratinho persists. Nope, Vegas circles away and we're back to standing.
Vegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Vegas tries to close the distance and clinch but Ratinho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Ratinho gets a takedown into half guard.
Ratinho throwing shots but Vegas is blocking nicely.
Ratinho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vegas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ratinho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vegas defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luccy Vegas.
I think Vegas 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luccy Vegas!
During a confident post fight interview, Luccy Vegas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
FCL - 2
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Vegas swinging wildly here.
Vegas looks to land a combination but Ratinho avoids it well.
Vegas misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Ratinho counters with a single leg into guard. Vegas didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegas wants to get back to his feet but Ratinho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ratinho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Ratinho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ratinho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ratinho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratinho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vegas's head.
Vegas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ratinho is controlling him. #T1#
Ratinho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ratinho is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vegas wants to get back to his feet but Ratinho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ratinho working some strikes from top position.
Ratinho passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ratinho with the ground and pound but Vegas regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Ratinho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Ratinho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vegas's head.
Ratinho thows a huge punch but Vegas dodges it nicely.
Ratinho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vegas wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Ratinho thows a huge punch but Vegas dodges it nicely.
Ratinho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Ratinho.
Vegas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vegas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vegas is breathing heavily.
Ratinho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vegas's head. #SUB2#
Ratinho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Ratinho seems to be looking for submissions.
Ratinho throwing shots but Vegas is blocking nicely. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ratinho slips a nice elbow through Vegas's hands, connecting with Vegas's forehead.
Ratinho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ratinho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ratinho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Ratinho is working for a submission of some sort.
Vegas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brulio Nascimento Ratinho dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Ratinho dodges the punch combination from Vegas.
Vegas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Ratinho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vegas!
Ratinho throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Ratinho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vegas regains half guard, as Ratinho was trying to land strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas is trying to stand up here but Ratinho is controlling him well. #T1#
Ratinho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vegas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ratinho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vegas defending well though. #SUB2#
Ratinho seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ratinho is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES#
Vegas manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ratinho keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ratinho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Ratinho gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vegas regains guard.
Vegas is wriggling around but Ratinho manages to pass to half guard.
Ratinho is breathing heavily.#REVR#
Ratinho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Vegas has hold of Ratinho's hands but Ratinho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Ratinho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vegas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vegas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ratinho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ratinho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ratinho is working for a submission of some sort.
Ratinho slips a nice elbow through Vegas's hands, connecting with Vegas's forehead.
Ratinho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vegas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ratinho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brulio Nascimento Ratinho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ratinho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ratinho tries to counter with a clinch but Vegas shakes him off and moves away.
Vegas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ratinho.
Vegas is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Luccy Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ratinho moves away from the strike by Vegas.
Vegas is looking to clinch.
Vegas tries to bum rush Ratinho with a series of wild strikes but Ratinho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vegas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Vegas moves into the clinch.
Ratinho tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ratinho looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Vegas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vegas is trying to break free.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Vegas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vegas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vegas can't break the clinch.
Ratinho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vegas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Luccy Vegas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brulio Nascimento Ratinho.
Vegas feints a jab promting Ratinho to slip. Vegas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ratinho slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
No joy there for Vegas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vegas throws the left hand but Ratinho avoids the punch easily.
Vegas throws a series of punches but Ratinho moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ratinho.
Vegas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ratinho is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Ratinho shoots in and drives through. Vegas sprawls well.
Vegas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Vegas misses.
Ratinho wants to counter with a clinch but Vegas pushes him away.#TD2#
Ratinho fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vegas to the ground. Ratinho is now in Vegas's guard.
Ratinho throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Ratinho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vegas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ratinho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Ratinho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ratinho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vegas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Ratinho throws a strike but Vegas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ratinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ratinho wants to get back to his feet but Vegas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vegas throwing strikes from guard but Ratinho blocks nicely.
Vegas is looking to work some ground and pound but Ratinho has wrist control.#SUB2#
Ratinho looking for a guillotine here but Vegas defends easily.
#SUB2#
Ratinho working for a triangle but Vegas defends it easily.
#T4#
Vegas throwing strikes from guard but Ratinho blocks nicely.
Vegas throws a big right hand that misses.
Vegas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ratinho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vegas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ratinho on the ground.
Ratinho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vegas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Luccy Vegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Ratinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luccy Vegas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ratinho 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brulio Nascimento Ratinho!
The defeated Luccy Vegas had this to say: 'Thanks for everyone coming out tonight ! I'll be back way stronger !'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Ratinho looking to score a takedown here. Vasquez is defending well but Ratinho drives through and ends up in Vasquez's guard.
Vasquez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ratinho dives into side control.
#REVB#
Ratinho scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vasquez tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Ratinho tries for a kimura but Vasquez is defending well.
Ratinho throws a strike aimed at the side of Vasquez's head but Vasquez avoids it well.
Ratinho throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Ratinho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vasquez, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ratinho throws a strike aimed at the side of Vasquez's head but Vasquez avoids it well.#T1##SUB#
Ratinho has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Vasquez is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ratinho yanks on the arm and Vasquez is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ratinho.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brulio Nascimento Ratinho! |
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