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Event:
RFL 006 Jones vs Divers
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Gimenez throws a shot from downtown. Vogel moves away and avoids it.
Vogel goes for a double leg but Gimenez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gimenez continues to drive forward.
Gimenez scores with a nice strike.
Gimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vogel was well out of range. Poor timing from Gimenez.
Vogel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gimenez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vogel scrambles back to his feet.
Octavio Gimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gimenez stuns Vogel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vogel was well out of range. Poor timing from Gimenez.
Gimenez slaps away a takedown attempt from Vogel, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Vogel gets a takedown into half guard.
Vogel is trying to control the action in half guard but Gimenez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vogel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Vogel wants to pass the guard but Gimenez is defending well.
Vogel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vogel misses with a head shot. Gimenez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vogel postures up in Gimenez's guard and throws a big left but Gimenez blocks it.
Vogel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gimenez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gimenez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vogel content to stall in guard here.
Gimenez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vogel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gimenez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vogel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vogel postures up in Gimenez's guard and throws a big left but Gimenez blocks it.
Vogel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vogel is putting a hurting on Gimenez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vogel tries to score with some ground and pound. Gimenez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vogel is trying to ground and pound but Gimenez uses the momentary lack of control by Vogel to regain half guard.
Vogel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gimenez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vogel.
Vogel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gimenez defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gimenez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vogel working the head and body with strikes.
Gimenez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Vogel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vogel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vogel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gimenez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vogel.
Vogel wants to control but Gimenez is keeping him busy.
Vogel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vogel throwing shots but Gimenez is blocking nicely.
Vogel misses with a head shot. Gimenez uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gimenez keeping moving, preventing Vogel from controlling successfully.
Vogel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Vogel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vogel lands a couple of elbows.
Vogel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vogel is looking to work some ground and pound but Gimenez has wrist control.
Vogel distracts Gimenez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vogel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gimenez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vogel throws a strike but Gimenez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Vogel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
Vogel pushes Gimenez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Vogel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gimenez!
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!
Vogel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Vogel dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gimenez takes a swing at Vogel's ribcage but misses.
Vogel fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Vogel closes the distance and pushes Gimenez back into the cage.
Vogel fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Gimenez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Vogel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vogel lands in his opponent's guard.
Vogel postures up in Gimenez's guard and throws a big left but Gimenez blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gimenez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vogel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gimenez trying to control the position.
Vogel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Vogel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vogel is looking to work some ground and pound but Gimenez has wrist control.
Vogel stands up over Gimenez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vogel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gimenez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vogel wants to control from the top but Gimenez keeps moving.
Vogel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vogel is in close to Gimenez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vogel throwing strikes from guard but Gimenez blocks nicely.
Vogel postures up in Gimenez's guard and throws a big left but Gimenez blocks it. #T2#
Vogel throws a big elbow that misses.
Vogel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vogel trying to control but Gimenez is working from the bottom.
Vogel stopping the sweep attempt from Gimenez.
Gimenez is breathing heavily.
Vogel works over Gimenez with some ground and pound from guard.
Vogel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vogel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vogel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vogel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vogel is in close to Gimenez's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Vogel is looking to work some ground and pound but Gimenez has wrist control.
Vogel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vogel postures up.
Vogel throws a big elbow that misses.
Vogel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gimenez's head.
Vogel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurt Vogel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vogel is looking to work some ground and pound but Gimenez has wrist control.
Vogel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vogel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vogel is in close to Gimenez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vogel lands a couple of digs.
Gimenez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Vogel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Gimenez is rocked!
Vogel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gimenez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gimenez keeping moving, preventing Vogel from controlling successfully.
Vogel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vogel distracts Gimenez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vogel working some strikes from top position.
Vogel is working Gimenez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gimenez is still in real trouble! Can Vogel finish him?
Vogel throws a strike but Gimenez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gimenez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES#
Vogel has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gimenez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gimenez seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vogel is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Vogel 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#
Vogel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vogel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gimenez swivels and escapes.
Gimenez throws out a loose jab but Vogel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vogel is looking to clinch.
Vogel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gimenez looks to land a left hand but Vogel moved out of range nicely.
Vogel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vogel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vogel is defended easily by Gimenez.
A little jabbing left from Gimenez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Vogel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Vogel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Vogel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vogel is looking to work some ground and pound but Gimenez has wrist control.
Vogel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vogel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gimenez can do to turn this around?
Gimenez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vogel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gimenez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vogel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vogel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vogel throwing strikes from guard but Gimenez blocks nicely.
Vogel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vogel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Octavio Gimenez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vogel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vogel postures up.
Vogel throwing strikes from guard but Gimenez blocks nicely.
Vogel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vogel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vogel throwing strikes from guard but Gimenez blocks nicely.
Vogel is looking to work some ground and pound but Gimenez has wrist control.
Vogel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vogel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vogel cracks Gimenez with a solid left hand.
Gimenez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gimenez, not yet. #T3#
Vogel content to stall in guard here.
Vogel lands a couple of elbows.
Vogel forces his way into half guard.
Vogel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gimenez taking some punishment here, with Vogel in his half guard.
Vogel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Vogel slips a nice elbow through Gimenez's hands, connecting with Gimenez's forehead.
Gimenez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vogel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vogel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gimenez has hold of Vogel's hands but Vogel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vogel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vogel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gimenez defending well though.
Gimenez taking some punishment here, with Vogel in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gimenez is staying active underneath Vogel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vogel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gimenez has hold of Vogel's hands but Vogel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Vogel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vogel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Vogel!
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Event:
RFL 002 Machado vs Lil Jon
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Gimenez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gimenez wants it to stay on the feet.
Gimenez throws out a counter right but Frey avoids it with no problem.
Gimenez throws a jab when Frey was well out of range.
Frey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Frey throws a body punch but Gimenez moves out of range.
Frey fails with a takedown attempt.
Gimenez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Frey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gimenez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frey tries to land a front kick but Gimenez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frey slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Frey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frey doesn't manage to clinch there - Gimenez circles away.
#T1#
Frey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frey is looking to clinch.
Gimenez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frey manages to avoid it.
Gimenez misses the shot to the body.
Frey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gimenez throws a hook to the side of Frey's head but Frey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frey quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frey throwing a counter right hand but Gimenez manages to avoid it.
Frey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Gimenez as Frey shoots in.
Frey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Frey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Gimenez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gimenez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frey on the side of the head.
Gimenez stuffs the takedown attempt from Frey. Frey gets slowly back to his feet.
Gimenez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gimenez lands a head shot.
Gimenez throws the left hand but Frey avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gimenez lands a head shot.
Frey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frey misses with a takedown attempt
and Frey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Frey.
Frey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Frey slips a jab from Gimenez.
It looked like Frey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gimenez scores with a jab to the body.
Gimenez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gimenez catches Frey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gimenez misses with a hook. Frey ducked under it nicely.
Octavio Gimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Frey slips under a jab.
Gimenez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gimenez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frey in his tracks.
Gimenez checks a low kick from Frey.
Gimenez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frey shoots for a takedown but Gimenez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gimenez stuffs the takedown.
Frey is breathing heavily.
Gimenez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gimenez.
Octavio Gimenez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Frey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gimenez but Gimenez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gimenez connects with a body shot.
Gimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gimenez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frey walks into a jab.
Frey looks to clinch
and Gimenez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gimenez scores with a shot to the body.
Gimenez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Gimenez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gimenez cracks Frey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gimenez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gimenez jabs Frey right on the nose. Frey blinks but takes it well.
Octavio Gimenez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gimenez. Frey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gimenez. Frey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frey fails with the takedown.
Gimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frey was well out of range. Poor timing from Gimenez.
Gimenez lands a glancing blow to the side of Frey's head.
Gimenez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frey has his takedown stuffed
and Gimenez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gimenez defends well and Frey ends up having to push Gimenez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gimenez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Frey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gimenez looks to land a right hand but Frey moved out of range.#T1#
Frey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Frey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from Gimenez misses the target.
Frey tries to counter with a takedown but Gimenez is quick to defend against it.
Gimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Frey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gimenez misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gimenez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frey.
Frey misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Gimenez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gimenez lands a jab to Frey's midsection.
Frey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gimenez is fending him off so far but Frey persists. Nope, Gimenez circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Gimenez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frey in his tracks.
Frey defending well as Gimenez loads up on a big left hand.
As Gimenez backs away, Frey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Frey wants to clinch but Gimenez slips to the side
and Frey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frey.
Frey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gimenez with a jab.
Gimenez connects with a single shot there.
Gimenez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gimenez wants it to stay on the feet.
Frey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gimenez finds it's way round the side to connect with Frey's head.
Frey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gimenez lands with a shot to the body.
Abel Frey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Nice cross by Gimenez.
Gimenez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frey.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gimenez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Frey slips a jab from Gimenez.
Frey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gimenez.
Gimenez swings for the body but Frey moves out of range.
Gimenez misses with an uppercut. Frey saw that one coming.
Frey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Frey tries to clinch up but Gimenez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gimenez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Frey ducks right into an uppercut from Gimenez.
Gimenez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gimenez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gimenez throws a body punch but Frey moves out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Frey. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Frey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gimenez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gimenez tests Frey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frey tries for a takedown but Gimenez circles away easily
enabling Gimenez to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Frey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gimenez throws out the jab.
Gimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frey was well out of range. Poor timing from Gimenez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gimenez lands the left hand.
Frey shoots in but no luck this time.
Gimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Gimenez scores with a body shot.
Gimenez misses with a straight right.
Gimenez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gimenez thuds his right hand into Frey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gimenez stuns Frey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gimenez misses with a straight left.
Frey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frey there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Gimenez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Frey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Gimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frey manages to avoid it.
Gimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frey manages to avoid it.
As Gimenez tries to get set, Frey tries to push him back and clinch up but Gimenez manages to avoid the attempt.
Gimenez misses with an uppercut.
Frey shoots and misses
and Gimenez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frey throws a leg kick but Gimenez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Frey dives in and grabs Gimenez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gimenez pushes down on Frey's head and hops out.
Gimenez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Frey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gimenez to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gimenez lands a slapping body shot.
Gimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Frey is just out of range.
Frey avoids the body shot from Gimenez.
A big right from Gimenez misses. #T1#
Frey fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Frey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gimenez dips to his left and cracks Frey with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Gimenez misses the target.
Gimenez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gimenez throws out a loose jab but Frey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frey looks to land a body kick but Gimenez moved away.
Frey defending well as Gimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Gimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frey moves away.
Frey shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Frey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gimenez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gimenez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gimenez lands a nice looking body shot.
Gimenez connects with a body shot.
Gimenez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Gimenez.
Frey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gimenez.
Frey slips a jab from Gimenez.
As Gimenez backs away, Frey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gimenez connects with a jab.
Frey tries to clinch up.
Gimenez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gimenez stuns Frey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Frey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gimenez.
Frey tries to clinch but Gimenez moves out of range.
Gimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Frey is just out of range.
Frey punishes Gimenez's body with a nice straight punch.
Frey moves away from the strike by Gimenez.
Frey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gimenez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Octavio Gimenez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gimenez throws a shot from downtown. Frey moves away and avoids it.
Gimenez misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Gimenez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Frey doesn't seem phased though.
Gimenez misses with a looping left.
Gimenez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frey slips under a jab.#T4#
Gimenez throws a jab when Frey was well out of range.
Gimenez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frey staying out of range there.
A jab from Gimenez misses.
A little feinted left hand from Frey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frey tries to clinch but Gimenez moves out of range.
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!
Gimenez jabs Frey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gimenez throws a looping overhand right but Frey ducks down to avoid it.
Frey fails with a takedown attempt.
Abel Frey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gimenez scores with a hook to the body. Frey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio Gimenez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gimenez 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Octavio Gimenez!
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Event:
AMC 008 Le Banner vs Judah
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Gimenez looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gimenez swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gimenez throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gimenez wants to get back to full guard.
Gimenez wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Gimenez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Gimenez is defending well.
Jones prevents Gimenez from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Jones is working for a kimura but Gimenez is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Gimenez is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gimenez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gimenez wants to control the action here but instead Jones manages to pass to full mount!
Jones prevents Gimenez from getting the reversal.
Gimenez wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.#SUB#
Gimenez tries to improve his position but Jones has taken his back! Jones has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Gimenez tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Jones pushes Gimenez away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Jones!
Jack Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AMC 003 Le Banner vs Haarmann
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Loew takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loew.
Some bone on bone action there as Gimenez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Loew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gimenez is looking to counter punch.
Loew has a takedown stuffed.
Gimenez is looking to counter punch.
Loew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gimenez.
Loew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Octavio Gimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joahim Loew.
Gimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loew moves away.
Gimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loew lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gimenez misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Gimenez. No joy for Loew on that attempt.
Gimenez slips a jab and a cross from Loew.
#T1#
Loew moves out of range of the strikes.
Loew darts in looking for a takedown but Gimenez gets double underhooks and turns Loew into the cage.
Loew tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gimenez defends well and Loew ends up having to push Gimenez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gimenez moves out of range of the leg kick from Loew.
Horrible takedown attempt by Loew or perhaps it was just good defense by Gimenez, which made it look bad.
Gimenez is looking to counter punch.
Loew looks winded!
Gimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loew manages to avoid it.
Loew lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Loew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Loew throws a body punch but Gimenez moves out of range.
Gimenez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gimenez avoids the body shot from Loew.
Loew tries to clinch but Gimenez is having none of it.
It looked like Gimenez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Loew shoots in but no luck this time.
A quick step to the side and Gimenez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gimenez throws a body punch but Loew moves out of range. #T2#
Gimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loew.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loew! But no joy.
Gimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loew.
Gimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Loew.
Loew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gimenez's waist but Gimenez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Loew off to one side.
It looked like Gimenez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Gimenez misses.
Octavio Gimenez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gimenez throws the left hand but Loew avoids the punch easily.
Gimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loew looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Loew wants to clinch.
Gimenez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Jab from Gimenez.
Gimenez lunges at Loew with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Loew's hand.
Loew gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gimenez.
Gimenez swats away the attempt to clinch by Loew.
Gimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loew misses with a takedown attempt - Gimenez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loew fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gimenez avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Loew takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Loew is just out of range.
Loew tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Loew.
Gimenez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Loew.
Loew changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gimenez tries to avoid it but Loew manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gimenez to the ground. Gimenez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Loew walks into a straight right hand from Gimenez.
Loew tries to clinch there but Gimenez circles away.
A big left from Gimenez misses.
Loew is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gimenez.
Gimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loew was well out of range. Poor timing from Gimenez.
Loew tries to counter by closing the distance.
Loew fails to land with a series of punches.
Gimenez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Gimenez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Loew.
Despite the aggression on Loew's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Loew wants to clinch up but Gimenez keeps it at a distance.
Loew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gimenez but Gimenez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loew.
Loew is looking for the big counter here.
Gimenez swings for the body but Loew moves out of range.
Gimenez misses the shot to the body.
Loew tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gimenez swivels and escapes.
Gimenez misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loew shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gimenez as he avoids it easily.
Octavio Gimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joahim Loew.
Loew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gimenez.
Loew gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Gimenez counter with a right hand.
Loew fails to land with a series of punches.
Loew is breathing heavily.#T1#
Gimenez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Loew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gimenez.
Gimenez misses with a body shot.
Gimenez misses with an uppercut. Loew saw that one coming.
Loew changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from Gimenez misses.
Despite the aggression on Loew's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good exchange - Gimenez coming out on top.
Gimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loew was well out of range. Poor timing from Gimenez.
Loew moves out of range of the strikes.
Loew keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gimenez.
Loew tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gimenez throws a big shot that misses.
Loew is looking to clinch but Gimenez is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Gimenez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Loew has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Loew staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loew.
The fighters circling - Gimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gimenez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice takedown defense from Gimenez. No joy for Loew on that attempt.
Gimenez misses with a body shot.
Gimenez throws a shot from downtown. Loew moves away and avoids it.
Gimenez takes a swing at Loew's ribcage but misses.
Loew shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gimenez pinned against the cage. Gimenez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loew.#T3#
Loew blocks a jab.
Loew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gimenez.
Loew shapes to counter with a head kick.
Loew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gimenez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loew can do to turn this around?
Gimenez slaps away a takedown attempt from Loew, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loew feints the counter takedown.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Loew might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gimenez has got the better of the exchanges.
Loew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gimenez.
Gimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loew moves away.
A slow jab from Gimenez misses its intended target.
Loew tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gimenez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Loew fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Loew ducks under a wild hook from Gimenez.
Loew moves out of range as Gimenez strikes.
Gimenez throws a hook to the side of Loew's head but Loew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gimenez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Loew swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loew slips under a jab from Gimenez.
A big left from Gimenez misses.
A swing and a miss from Gimenez.
Loew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gimenez but Gimenez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loew fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gimenez avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Gimenez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Loew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gimenez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Octavio Gimenez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gimenez scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gimenez. Loew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loew defending well as Gimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Loew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Loew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loew tries to counter with a clinch but Gimenez shakes him off and moves away.
Loew tries to clinch but Gimenez is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loew throws a head kick that misses
and Gimenez counters with a nice body shot.
Loew tries to clinch there but Gimenez circles away.
Loew slips under a jab from Gimenez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gimenez. Loew does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Gimenez throws a body punch but Loew moves out of range.
Loew ducks under a wild hook from Gimenez.
A big left from Gimenez misses.
Loew fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Loew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gimenez.
Loew defending well as Gimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Loew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gimenez but Gimenez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gimenez misses the shot to the body.
Loew slips under a jab.
Loew goes for a double leg but Gimenez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gimenez continues to drive forward.
Octavio Gimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joahim Loew.#T2#
Gimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Loew is just out of range.
Loew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gimenez.
Gimenez looks to throw the jab but Loew is out of range.
Loew closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gimenez circles away.
Loew avoids the body shot from Gimenez.
Gimenez misses with a body shot.
Loew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gimenez.
Loew on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Loew.
Gimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Loew shoots in for a takedown but Gimenez shows good takedown defense. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gimenez. Loew does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gimenez. Loew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gimenez throws a hook but Loew avoids it easily.
Gimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loew.
Gimenez digs a good hook to Loew's body.
Loew is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gimenez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Loew.
The fighters circling - Gimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Octavio Gimenez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gimenez takes a swing at Loew's ribcage but misses.
Loew shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gimenez sprawls well. Gimenez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loew gets slowly back to his feet.
Gimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loew was well out of range. Poor timing from Gimenez.
Gimenez blocks a head kick by Loew.
#T4#
Gimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Loew is just out of range.
Loew on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gimenez swings for the body but Loew moves out of range.
Loew fails to land the takedown.
Loew avoids the body shot from Gimenez.
Gimenez looks to throw the jab but Loew is out of range.
Gimenez swings for the body but Loew moves out of range.
Gimenez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLoew.
Gimenez swings for the body but Loew moves out of range.
Loew steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gimenez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gimenez looks to throw the jab but Loew is out of range.
Joahim Loew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loew slips under a jab from Gimenez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio Gimenez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gimenez 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:25
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Octavio Gimenez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gimenez doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Gimenez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Gracie pushes Gimenez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Gimenez breaks the clinch.
Gimenez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Gimenez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gimenez blocks a head kick by Gracie.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gimenez is defended easily by Gracie.#CL2#
Gimenez moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.#BC2#
Gimenez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Gimenez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Gimenez tightens his grip and picks Gracie up, before dumping him to the ground. Gracie manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gimenez working some strikes from top position.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that Gimenez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Gracie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gimenez is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gimenez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gimenez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gimenez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Gimenez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gimenez is still trying to improve position.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gimenez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gimenez, not yet.
Gimenez trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gimenez at a distance.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Gimenez is quick to defend against it.
JB Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Gimenez.
Gracie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gimenez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Gimenez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Gimenez's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Gracie scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Gimenez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gimenez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gimenez is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie tries to bench press Gimenez off him but Gimenez keeps the position.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Gimenez controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JB Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Gimenez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gimenez is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gimenez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gimenez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gracie taking some punishment here, with Gimenez in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gimenez stalling.
Gimenez slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.#T1#
Gracie trying to control but Gimenez postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gimenez in particular looking to stall.
Octavio Gimenez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gimenez is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gimenez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gimenez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie has hold of Gimenez's hands but Gimenez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
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. Gimenez connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Gracie won't allow Gimenez to pass to mount.
Gimenez lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gimenez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gimenez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Gracie tries for a takedown but Gimenez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Gimenez gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gimenez lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gimenez controlling the action here.
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. Gimenez connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple. #T4#
Gimenez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Gimenez connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Gimenez lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Gimenez seems content to control.
Gimenez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Gimenez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Gimenez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Gimenez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Gracie sneaks out the side door and pushes Gimenez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Gracie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gracie cracks Gimenez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Octavio Gimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Gimenez darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.#TD2#
Gimenez lands a takedown into guard.
Gimenez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gimenez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Gimenez is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gimenez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gimenez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gimenez lands a couple of digs.
Gimenez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gimenez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Gimenez from controlling successfully.
Gimenez content to stall in guard here.
Gimenez lands a couple of elbows.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Gimenez moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Gimenez lands a takedown into guard.
#T3#
Gracie is trying to control the position but Gimenez postures up.
Gimenez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gimenez cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Gimenez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gimenez stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gimenez connects with a couple of short punches.
Gimenez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gimenez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gimenez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gimenez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio Gimenez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gimenez 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Octavio Gimenez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Mendoza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gimenez circles away.
Gimenez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Mendoza gets caught napping as Gimenez dives in and scores a takedown. Mendoza manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Mendoza throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gimenez escapes and throws Mendoza's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mendoza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gimenez is looking to take a break and control but Mendoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendoza gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza wants to sweep but no luck.
Gimenez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gimenez postures up and lands a big shot to Mendoza's brow.
Gimenez connects with a couple of short punches.#T1##SUB#
Mendoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza 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.
Mendoza trying to keep a closed guard but Gimenez is proving a slippery customer.
Gimenez stopping the sweep attempt from Mendoza.
Mendoza is working hard here to advance position.
Gimenez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendoza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mendoza is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Mendoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gimenez is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mendoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gimenez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gimenez gets to his feet and stands over Mendoza, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Mendoza felt that one! Gimenez unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Mendoza from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Octavio Gimenez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Gimenez circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Gimenez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mccall wants to sweep here but Gimenez controlling him for the moment.
Gimenez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gimenez wants to control from the top but Mccall keeps moving.
Gimenez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccall keeping moving, preventing Gimenez from controlling successfully.
Mccall wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Mccall wants to get back to his feet but Gimenez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gimenez wants to pass the guard but Mccall is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Gimenez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mccall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gimenez has managed to get both his arms back between Mccall's legs - danger averted.
Gimenez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mccall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gimenez working some strikes from top position.
Mccall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gimenez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mccall is keeping the position for now.
Gimenez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Gimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mccall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mccall is looking for a triangle but Gimenez pushes his legs off easily.
Mccall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mccall looking for a sweep. Not yet Mccall, not yet.
Gimenez lands a couple of elbows.
Gimenez lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#
Mccall is rocked!
Gimenez is in close to Mccall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Mccall is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gimenez arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Mccall's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Octavio Gimenez!
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