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Event:
L.A.C.A. 12 - Boyd VS. Jones 2
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Gunn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Snatch on his heels. He'll look to pass Snatch's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Snatch working for a triangle but Gunn defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gunn drops back looking for a leg! Snatch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snatch manages to kick Gunn off! Gunn jumps back into Snatch's guard. #SUB2#
Gunn 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. #SUB#
Snatch looking for a guillotine here but Gunn defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gunn 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn stopping the sweep attempt from Snatch.#SUB2#
Gunn 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. #SUB#
Snatch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Gunn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gunn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gunn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Snatch holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Snatch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snatch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Gunn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Snatch dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Snatch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gunn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snatch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snatch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gunn on the ground.#SUB2#
Gunn has his foot on Snatch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snatch works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2#
Gunn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snatch won't allow Gunn to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gunn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Gunn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snatch pushes down on Gunn's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gunn is defending against the submission attempts here by Snatch.
Gunn gets full guard.#SUB2#
Gunn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snatch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Snatch from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Gunn has his foot on Snatch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snatch works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gunn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snatch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Snatch from controlling successfully.
Snatch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snatch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Snatch trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gunn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snatch defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gunn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snatch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB2#
Gunn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snatch connects with a couple of short punches.
Snatch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snatch wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gunn working for a triangle but Snatch defends it easily.
Snatch wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Snatch has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gunn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snatch is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gunn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Gunn drives through with a takedown into Snatch's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Gunn 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. #SUB2#
Gunn has gone for a leg lock! Snatch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gunn's guard.#REVR#
Snatch pushes down on Gunn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gunn can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Gunn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snatch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gunn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snatch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Snatch wants to work for an arm triangle but Gunn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gunn gets full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Snatch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gunn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snatch works over Gunn with some ground and pound from guard.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Snatch from controlling successfully.
Snatch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Gunn is looking for a triangle but Snatch pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Snatch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snatch has managed to get both his arms back between Gunn's legs - danger averted.
Snatch trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gunn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snatch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snatch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snatch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunn is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Gunn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snatch is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Snatch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gunn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
Snatch trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Snatch drops back looking for a leg! Gunn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gunn manages to kick Snatch off! Snatch jumps back into Gunn's guard. #SUB2#
Gunn is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Snatch rolls with it to try and escape but Gunn cranks on the arm and Snatch is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Gunn!
In his post fight interview, Tommy Gunn gave a big smile as he said '"Didn't anyone ever tell you not to play with guns?"'.
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Event:
L.A.C.A. 8 - Boyd VS. Kaleva
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Gunn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gunn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Parke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Parke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Parke! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn is looking to reverse the position.
Parke lands an elbow.
Gunn tries to improve position but can't.
Gunn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Gunn has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Parke defend it? Gunn steps over the head and cranks it - Parke is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gunn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Gunn!
Tommy Gunn took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '"Didn't anyone ever tell you not to play with guns?"'.
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Event:
L.A.C.A. 5 - Boyd VS. Spector
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Gunn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rogers to score with a decent uppercut.
Gunn's coach down at Cylon Training Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gunn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gunn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rogers but Rogers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gunn tries to move into range but Rogers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Gunn blocks the low kick.
Nice body punch from Rogers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Gunn tries to counter it with a takedown but Rogers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers lands with a slapping head kick.
Rogers missing with a left hand there. Gunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Gunn tries to counter it with a takedown but Rogers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Gunn.#T1#
Gunn shoots in but no luck this time.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
A low kick from Rogers misses #TD2#
and Gunn counters with a single leg into guard. Rogers didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Gunn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rogers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gunn has Rogers in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Gunn is looking for a triangle but Rogers pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Gunn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Gunn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogers defends well.#SUB2#
Gunn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB2#
Gunn working for submissions but it's allowed Rogers to get to half guard.
Gunn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU#
Rogers decides to stand and escape the position.
Rogers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Gunn has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Rogers.
Rogers throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Gunn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gunn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rogers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rogers has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rogers stands and throws Gunn's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Gunn is being controlled here.
Gunn is trying to improve his position.
Gunn is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rogers is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gunn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rogers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gunn can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Rogers controlling from mount.
Gunn is desperately trying to improve his position but Rogers has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gunn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rogers leaves Gunn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gunn shoots in looking for a takedown. Rogers tries to sprawl out of it but Gunn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rogers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rogers scores with a hook.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rogers throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunn.
Gunn shoots in looking for a takedown but Rogers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gunn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steve Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Gunn.#T1#
Rogers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rogers throws a shot from downtown. Gunn moves away and avoids it.
Gunn ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Rogers scores with a hook.
Gunn cracks a nice hook into Rogers's ribs.#KD#
Rogers lands a big right hand that sends Gunn crashing to the mat! Rogers stays standing though and waves Gunn back to his feet!#ROC#
Gunn is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Rogers Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Gunn is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Rogers!
Steve Rogers retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Steve Rogers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Tommy Gunn had this to say: '"Wonder how much he paid the ref."'.
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