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Event:
Gladiators 14 Reyn v Takagi
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Gonzalez shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzalez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like King was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gonzalez fails with the takedown
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Gonzalez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez is still trying to improve position.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King wants to stand up but Gonzalez is controlling him. #T1#
Gonzalez trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gonzalez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonzalez throws a hook but King blocks it.
King looks to throw the jab but Gonzalez is out of range. #CL#
King pushes Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King lands with a right to the head.
King avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from King.
Gonzalez tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Gonzalez back against the cage.
Gonzalez jumps guard but King turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Golden King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Estaban Gonzalez.
King taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
King lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
King blocking some punches.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gonzalez can't get the takedown.
Good body shot from King.
Gonzalez's coach down at School of Hard Knocks was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gonzalez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gonzalez can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Gonzalez is trying to pull guard but King turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from King.
Gonzalez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from King. #ROC#
Gonzalez is rocked!
A right hand to the body from King.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
King lands with a light punch inside.
King slowing the pace effectively.
Gonzalez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
Nice shot lands for King.
King connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Gonzalez out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Golden King!
A victorious Golden King thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Gladiators FN Bravo vs Cold
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Maldini. #TD2#
Maldini closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gonzalez manages to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez is trying to control but can't.
Gonzalez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maldini being controlled here momentarily.
Maldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzalez is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez wants to sweep here but Maldini controlling him for the moment.
Maldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gonzalez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Gonzalez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maldini sees it coming and defends easily.
Gonzalez is trying to control the action in half guard but Maldini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maldini felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gonzalez controlling the pace.
Gonzalez wants to control but Maldini is keeping him busy.
Gonzalez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Gonzalez works his way into full mount!
Gonzalez controlling the position easily from mount.
Maldini is controlling an arm, preventing Gonzalez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Maldini tries to reverse the position but Gonzalez maintains control.
Maldini manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gonzalez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maldini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Gonzalez is really struggling to control Maldini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maldini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gonzalez trying to move into half guard but instead Maldini has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Maldini passes Gonzalez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gonzalez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maldini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maldini's back!
Gonzalez wants to control but Maldini is keeping busy.
Gonzalez is hanging on to Maldini's back as he tries to escape.
Gonzalez wants to control but Maldini is keeping busy.
Maldini is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
Gonzalez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gonzalez trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maldini defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Maldini showing good submission defense here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maldini breaks Gonzalez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enzo Maldini will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Maldini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maldini wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Maldini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maldini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gonzalez missing with a left hand there. Maldini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Maldini.
Maldini moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maldini feints and then cracks Gonzalez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gonzalez down.
Maldini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Maldini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that misses
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maldini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maldini moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That kick from Maldini tenderised Gonzalez's leg. Gonzalez is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldini lands a nice shot that snaps Gonzalez's head back.
Gonzalez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maldini tries to avoid it but Gonzalez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maldini to the ground. Maldini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maldini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gonzalez checks it well.
Enzo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Gonzalez blocks the leg kick.
#T1##TD#
Gonzalez gets a double leg takedown into Maldini's guard.
Maldini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maldini can't keep his opponent in guard - Gonzalez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Maldini is defending well.
Maldini is refusing to be controlled, as Gonzalez sits in half guard.
Gonzalez works his way into side control.
Gonzalez trying to control the position but Maldini is working away. #T2#
Gonzalez taking a break here but Maldini is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gonzalez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maldini working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Gonzalez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Maldini has worked his arm free - good work by Maldini!
#T3#
Maldini is looking to regain half guard here but Gonzalez keeps moving and retains side control.
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Maldini is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maldini has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Maldini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzalez staying calm.
Maldini is not content to let Gonzalez control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maldini is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Maldini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gonzalez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Enzo Maldini seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Gonzalez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Maldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Maldini is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Maldini keeps moving.
Maldini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gonzalez controls the pace.
Maldini keeping full guard, as Gonzalez tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez slips nicely into half guard.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maldini keeps working. #T1#
Gonzalez uses his free foot to push down on Maldini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maldini.
Gonzalez looking to control but Maldini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maldini slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maldini keeps working.
Gonzalez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gonzalez is trying to control the action in half guard but Maldini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Estaban Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Enzo Maldini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maldini keeps working.
Gonzalez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Maldini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maldini tries to roll over but Gonzalez keeps him under control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gonzalez is just content to waste time from the top position. Maldini takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Maldini wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Maldini keeps moving.
Gonzalez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maldini lands a jab.
Gonzalez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maldini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maldini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Maldini with a nice cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maldini. That's going to slow Gonzalez down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maldini.
Maldini lands with an uppercut that bounces Gonzalez off the cage and back into range.
Gonzalez checks a leg kick. #T4#
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gonzalez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD#
Maldini gets caught flat footed, as Gonzalez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Maldini is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzalez looking to sit in guard and control but Maldini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Maldini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Estaban Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maldini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maldini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gonzalez's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Enzo Maldini.
I've got Maldini winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Maldini!
During a confident post fight interview, Enzo Maldini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Gladiators 10
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Gonzalez takes one on the button.
Pepper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#
Gonzalez is rocked!
A jab from Pepper finds it's way through Gonzalez's defenses.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Pepper finish him?
Gonzalez shoots and misses
and Pepper scores with a counter punch that sends Gonzalez to the canvas! Pepper smells blood - he's punishing Gonzalez with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gonzalez has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Pepper!
Ryan Pepper decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Gladiators 7
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Barca fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonzalez, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Gonzalez has Barca pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gonzalez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barca tumbling to the mat - Gonzalez dives into Barca's guard.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Barca keeps moving.
Barca controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gonzalez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barca dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca content to stall in guard here.
Gonzalez working a defensive guard here.
Barca sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gonzalez's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Barca wants to work for an arm triangle but Gonzalez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gonzalez is not content to let Barca control the position.
Gonzalez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gonzalez trying to keep a closed guard but Barca is proving a slippery customer.
Barca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
Barca forces his way into half guard.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep. Barca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzalez manages to get to full guard.
Gonzalez is controlling Barca's posture.#T2#
Barca tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzalez is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gonzalez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gonzalez is pulling down on Barca's head to control his posture.
Barca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barca sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gonzalez's guard.
Gonzalez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonzalez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barca controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gonzalez looking to control.
Gonzalez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position but Barca postures up. #T3#
Barca wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.
Barca engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gonzalez pulls Barca in close to prevent any damage.
We've been informed that Barca has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Gonzalez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barca gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Barca looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gonzalez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barca manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Barca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Gonzalez looking to sit in guard and control but Barca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Barca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gonzalez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barca puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barca wants to free his trapped foot but Gonzalez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonzalez is looking to improve his position.
Barca wants to free his trapped foot but Gonzalez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Gonzalez. No joy for Barca on that attempt.
Barca looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barca fails to land the takedown.
Gonzalez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Estaban Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Barca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
Barca fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gonzalez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barca manages to circle out of the way.#T1##CL2#
Barca closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barca is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Gonzalez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez prevents Barca from improving his position.#SUB#
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gonzalez controlling the action here.#SUB#
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Barca is looking for a sweep. Gonzalez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gonzalez is working for a submission of some sort.
Gonzalez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barca keeps working. #SUB#
Gonzalez seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Gonzalez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barca has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gonzalez is keen to just control but Barca is a slippery customer.#T3#
Gonzalez is looking to stall here but Barca recovers full guard.
Estaban Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gonzalez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barca is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barca has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Barca pushing down on Gonzalez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Barca is working for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Barca seems to be working for a kimura but Gonzalez defends the submission attempt.
Gonzalez is doing well to control the position and prevent Barca from advancing to side control.#T4##SUB2#
Barca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gonzalez is just riding it out for now. Barca eventually gives up the hold.
Barca trying to control from half guard but Gonzalez is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez trying to hold on to Barca's head to control him but Barca postures up.
Gonzalez is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barca is pressing down on Gonzalez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gonzalez is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Estaban Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Barca moves into the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Gonzalez is trying to trip Barca. He has hold of a leg but Barca is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gonzalez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barca is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Barca advances position into side control!
Gonzalez wants to control but Barca postures up.#T1##SUB2#
Barca is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gonzalez has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Barca wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonzalez, who protects the arm well.
Barca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barca's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gonzalez is doing well to control the position and prevent Barca from advancing to side control.
Gonzalez is not content to let Barca control the position.
Barca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barca controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gonzalez wants to control but Barca is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barca is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gonzalez! #SUB2#
Barca wants to finish this one by submission but Gonzalez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barca.
Gonzalez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Barca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barca being controlled here, momentarily.
Gonzalez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barca swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Barca is trying to keep Gonzalez in close.
#SUB#
Gonzalez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barca looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barca looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barca! #REVB#
Gonzalez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barca trying to control the position but Gonzalez is working away. #SUB2#
Barca tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gonzalez is trying to improve his position.#T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gonzalez is looking to reverse the position.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barca's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gonzalez is staying active underneath Barca, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barca wants to pass to mount but Gonzalez is defending the position.
Gonzalez tries to get to full guard but Barca has control of the leg.
Well, if Barca 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gonzalez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Barca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barca 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Barca!
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Event:
Gladiators Fight Night 5
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Terror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Terror tries to get set, Gonzalez tries to push him back and clinch up but Terror manages to avoid the attempt.
Terror lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Gonzalez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gonzalez showed some decent athleticism there.
Gonzalez prevents Terror from standing back up.
#SUB#
Gonzalez seems to be working for a kimura but Terror defends the submission attempt.
Gonzalez slows the pace down in half guard.
Gonzalez wants to free his trapped foot but Terror is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Terror is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonzalez.
#SUB#
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura but Terror is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gonzalez to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gonzalez slows the pace down in half guard.
Gonzalez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Gonzalez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Terror sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gonzalez wants to work for an arm triangle but Terror is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gonzalez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gonzalez tries to pass to full mount but Terror defends it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gonzalez moves into full mount! Terror won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Gonzalez throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Terror has his hands clasped together but Gonzalez breaks the hold and Terror is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Gonzalez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Estaban Gonzalez!
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Event:
Gladiators Fight Night 3
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Barca fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Gonzalez counters by clinching up. #TD#
Barca pulls Gonzalez into guard.
Gonzalez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barca definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Barca looking for a guillotine here but Gonzalez defends easily.
Gonzalez postures up in Barca's guard and throws a big left but Barca blocks it.
Barca keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barca really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barca keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully. #T1#
Barca looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gonzalez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gonzalez controlling the action here.
Barca won't allow Gonzalez to pass to mount.
Barca is staying active underneath Gonzalez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gonzalez stalling.
Gonzalez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gonzalez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barca!
Barca tries to lock up and control but Gonzalez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barca is squirming around, avoiding Gonzalez's attempts to control the action.
Barca tries to lock up and control but Gonzalez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez thowing shots but they're missing.
Gonzalez avoids the attempt from Barca to control.
Gonzalez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barca is looking to escape. #T3#
Gonzalez controlling his opponent.
Gonzalez avoids the attempt from Barca to control.
Gonzalez controlling his opponent.
Gonzalez looking to control but Barca is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gonzalez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barca haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Barca is trying desperately to improve position.
Gonzalez is trying to control here but Barca has managed to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez wants to pass to mount but Barca is defending the position.
Barca is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Estaban Gonzalez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gonzalez connects with a looping right hand.
Hannibal Barca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez misses with a looping left.
Barca fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez avoids it really well and circles away.
Gonzalez wants to counter with a clinch but Barca pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Barca tries to sprawl but Gonzalez drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Gonzalez wants to control but Barca is keeping him busy.
Gonzalez works his way into side control.
Gonzalez advances nicely into full mount.
Barca has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gonzalez's lack of action.
Gonzalez trying to control from Barca's half guard. Barca has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Barca keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barca is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gonzalez defends well.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Barca keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Barca working for a triangle but Gonzalez defends it easily.
#SUB#
Barca is looking for a triangle but Gonzalez pushes his legs off easily.
Gonzalez trying to control but Barca is working from the bottom.
Estaban Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzalez advances to half guard.
Gonzalez wants to control but Barca is keeping him busy. #T3#
Gonzalez prevents Barca from improving his position.
Gonzalez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barca blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gonzalez.
We've been informed that Gonzalez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Gonzalez is trying to work for a kimura but Barca is defending well.
Barca is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barca keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Barca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barca tries to roll over but Gonzalez keeps him under control.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Barca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barca shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzalez but Gonzalez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gonzalez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barca dives in and grabs Gonzalez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes down on Barca's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barca fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Estaban Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Barca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Barca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonzalez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barca.
Barca wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonzalez tries to sprawl out of it but Barca keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonzalez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barca.#T1##CL#
Barca takes the fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Gonzalez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez prevents Barca from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gonzalez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Barca could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gonzalez has cracked it and Barca is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gonzalez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Estaban Gonzalez!
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Event:
Gladiators Fight Night
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Nutz tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Nutz tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Nutz moves out of range as Gonzalez throws a body kick.
Nutz tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Nutz fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Gonzalez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nutz to the ground. Gonzalez is now in Nutz's guard.
Gonzalez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nutz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzalez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nutz being controlled here, momentarily.
Gonzalez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nutz for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nutz is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nutz.
Nutz tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves away
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Nutz is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Nutz misses with a takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nutz tries to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gonzalez tries to bum rush Nutz with a series of wild strikes but Nutz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Nutz tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves away
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Gonzalez gets tackled into the cage by Nutz. Nutz maintains the clinch.
Nutz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gonzalez avoids the elbow strike from Nutz, against the cage.
#TD#
Gonzalez has clasped his hands together around Nutz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nutz is trying to escape the position but Gonzalez is controlling the position. #SUB#
Gonzalez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gonzalez controlling from side mount.
Nutz looks winded!#T4##SUB#
Gonzalez is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nutz looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gonzalez gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nutz is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gonzalez lets go of the hold and Nutz can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Estaban Gonzalez!
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