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Event:
DFN#32 Napoleon vs Vee
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Angelov clinches up with Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage.
Gonzalez fails to pull guard.
Angelov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gonzalez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gonzalez's face.
#CUT#
It looks like Edgar Gonzalez has been cut.
Gonzalez is trying to stall.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gonzalez's face.
Gonzalez can't get the takedown.
Angelov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gonzalez is trying to pull guard but Angelov has him pressed against the cage.
Peter Angelov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Gonzalez.
Angelov landing knees to the head.
Angelov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gonzalez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Angelov prevents it.
Angelov lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angelov landing knees to the head.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angelov lands a good knee to the midsection. Gonzalez won't want to take too many of those.
Gonzalez looks winded!
Angelov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Gonzalez is rocked!
Angelov lands a good knee to the midsection. Gonzalez won't want to take too many of those.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Angelov finish him?
Nice elbow from Angelov.
Gonzalez seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##KD#
Angelov drops Gonzalez with a big knee straight up the middle! Gonzalez is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CL#
Angelov forces Gonzalez back against the cage and clinches.
Angelov has Gonzalez pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Gonzalez is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Angelov - that's hurt Gonzalez badly! Oh, another knee lands and Gonzalez is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Gonzalez doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Peter Angelov!
An intense looking Peter Angelov took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Bate Pepo ne proshtava!'.
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Event:
DFN#31 Hauser vs Vee
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perez is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Danga de danga de dang - Gonzalez scores with a four punch combination!
Gonzalez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that misses
and Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Gonzalez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Perez to the mat! Perez manages to get full guard.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez controlling from the top position.
Perez looking for a sweep. Not yet Perez, not yet. #SUB2#
Gonzalez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gonzalez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Gonzalez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Perez's head.
Gonzalez with a nice head shot there.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Perez working for a triangle but Gonzalez defends it easily.
Gonzalez distracts Perez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gonzalez content to stall in guard here.
Gonzalez stands up over Perez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Perez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gonzalez controls the pace.#T2#
Gonzalez cracks Perez with a solid left hand.
Perez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.
Gonzalez controlling from the top position.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
Gonzalez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Perez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gonzalez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gonzalez stopping the sweep attempt from Perez.
Gonzalez trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Perez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Perez controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself. #SUB2#
Gonzalez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gonzalez won't allow Perez to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gonzalez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gonzalez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Perez is looking for a triangle here but Gonzalez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Perez tries to buck Gonzalez off but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez landing strikes.
Gonzalez landing strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Perez tries to buck Gonzalez off but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Perez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working.
Gonzalez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Perez's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Gonzalez 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#
Gonzalez scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Gonzalez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gonzalez showed some decent athleticism there.
Perez trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gonzalez seems to be working for a kimura but Perez defends the submission attempt.
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Perez is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez tries to pass to full mount but Perez defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez trying to control from half guard but Perez is working away.
Edgar Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Perez missing with punches from the bottom.
Perez has hold of Gonzalez's hands but Gonzalez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gonzalez is thwarting Perez's attempts to control the position.
Gonzalez passes to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Gonzalez.
Perez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez raining down shots from the mount!
Gonzalez scoring with strikes but Perez is staying in there.
Perez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gonzalez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Perez is breathing heavily.#T2#
Gonzalez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC#
Perez is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez content just to control the position here.
Perez is desperately trying to improve his position but Gonzalez has a good base and remains in mount.
Perez tries to hold on but Gonzalez pushes him away.
Gonzalez scoring with strikes but Perez is staying in there.
Gonzalez with the ground and pound from mount.
Perez is still in real trouble! Can Gonzalez finish him?
Perez is in all sorts of trouble here.
A big strike lands for Gonzalez! That's really hurt Perez and he's turned his back - Gonzalez keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Gonzalez jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Gonzalez!
Edgar Gonzalez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DUEL#126 Vee vs Proctor
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Angelov has Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
Gonzalez trying to land knees to the body.
Gonzalez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Angelov prevents it.
Gonzalez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Angelov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gonzalez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Angelov landing knees to the head.
Gonzalez tries to score a body lock takedown but Angelov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Peter Angelov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Gonzalez.
Angelov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gonzalez looks winded!
Angelov lands a knee to the head.
Angelov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Angelov lands a good knee to the midsection. Gonzalez won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Angelov lands a good knee to the midsection. Gonzalez won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelov.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Angelov obliges.
Angelov lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Angelov obliges.#T1#
Angelov landing knees to the head.
Angelov lands a knee to the body.
Angelov lands a nice knee to the body.
Angelov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Angelov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Angelov landing knees to the body.
Angelov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Angelov landing knees to the body.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Angelov obliges.
Angelov lands a knee to the head.
Gonzalez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelov.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Angelov obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Angelov obliges.
Angelov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Angelov lands an uppercut.#T2#
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angelov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Angelov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Angelov lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelov.
Angelov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Angelov stops a takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Angelov lands a nice knee to the body.
Angelov crunches a lovely knee into Gonzalez's ribcage.
Angelov working Gonzalez over with knees to the body.
Angelov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good body shot from Angelov.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gonzalez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Angelov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Angelov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gonzalez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Angelov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T3#
Gonzalez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Angelov landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Angelov.
Gonzalez trying to control the position but instead, Angelov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gonzalez into the cage.
Gonzalez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Angelov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Angelov landing knees to the body.
Angelov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gonzalez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gonzalez's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelov.
Angelov working Gonzalez over with knees to the body.
Angelov lands a right hand. #T4#
Gonzalez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Angelov lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Angelov.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
Angelov landing knees to the head.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gonzalez's face.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gonzalez stalling in the clinch but Angelov improves position.
Gonzalez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Angelov.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Angelov lands a shot to the body.
Angelov lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
Angelov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gonzalez's face.
Angelov landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Angelov dominated that round.
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##CL#
Angelov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonzalez, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Angelov - that landed with a thud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelov.
Angelov lands a good knee to the midsection. Gonzalez won't want to take too many of those.
Angelov crunches a lovely knee into Gonzalez's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelov.
Gonzalez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Angelov landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Angelov obliges.
Peter Angelov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angelov lands a nice knee to the body.
Angelov landing knees to the body.
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Angelov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Angelov working Gonzalez over with knees to the body.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angelov landing knees to the body.
Angelov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Angelov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gonzalez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Angelov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Angelov crunches a lovely knee into Gonzalez's ribcage.
Angelov working Gonzalez over with knees to the body.
Angelov lands a good knee to the midsection. Gonzalez won't want to take too many of those.
Angelov landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angelov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelov.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T2#
Angelov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonzalez is defending well for now.
Gonzalez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Angelov to keep the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Angelov.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Angelov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Gonzalez pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Angelov stands and steps away. Gonzalez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Angelov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gonzalez's hands.#CL#
Angelov clinches up against the cage.
Gonzalez has Angelov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Angelov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Angelov landing knees to the body.
Angelov lands a knee to the body.
Angelov landing knees to the body.
Angelov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Angelov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
#T3#
Angelov lands a knee to the head.
Angelov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Angelov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelov.
Angelov landing knees to the body.
Angelov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Angelov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gonzalez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Angelov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gonzalez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Angelov tries to land knees in the clinch but Gonzalez avoids the damage to the body.
Angelov working Gonzalez over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angelov lands a knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knees to the body from Angelov.
Gonzalez jumps guard but Angelov stands there with Gonzalez around his waist. Gonzalez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peter Angelov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Gonzalez.#T4#
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angelov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gonzalez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Angelov.
Gonzalez looking to stall.
Angelov landing knees to the body.
Gonzalez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
Gonzalez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gonzalez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angelov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gonzalez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Angelov.
Angelov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Angelov lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Angelov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Angelov gets a clinch.
Angelov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gonzalez trying to control the position but instead, Angelov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gonzalez into the cage.
Angelov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD2#
Gonzalez pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Angelov is now in half guard.
Angelov wants to stand up but Gonzalez is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez is trying to control but Angelov passes into side control!
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gonzalez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SU#
Angelov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Angelov tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Peter Angelov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angelov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Gonzalez clinches up against the cage.
Gonzalez avoiding damage as Angelov throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Gonzalez wants the takedown. Angelov is fighting it off but Gonzalez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Angelov's guard against the cage.
Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Angelov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gonzalez cracks Angelov with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Gonzalez has gone for a leg lock! Angelov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gonzalez's guard.#REVR#
Angelov is looking to stand up but Gonzalez won't let him.
Angelov stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Gonzalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Angelov wants to stand up but Gonzalez is controlling him.
Gonzalez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonzalez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gonzalez looking to pass the guard.
Gonzalez lands a couple of digs.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gonzalez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Angelov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gonzalez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Peter Angelov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez wants to clinch up but Angelov keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Angelov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gonzalez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gonzalez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angelov lands a nice knee to the body.
Edgar Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Angelov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gonzalez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gonzalez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Angelov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Angelov, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Angelov!
Peter Angelov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DUEL#121 Saibot vs Ohchooto
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Sackrider scores with a jab.#CL#
Gonzalez pushes Sackrider up against the cage in a clinch.
Sackrider landing knees to the body.
Gonzalez is trying to maintain a safe position but Sackrider gets an underhook and turns Gonzalez into the cage.
Sackrider landing knees to the body.
Sackrider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Sackrider lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sackrider crunches a lovely knee into Gonzalez's ribcage.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Sackrider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Sackrider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Sackrider.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackrider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right from Sackrider.
Gonzalez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sackrider lands with a left to the head.
Sackrider scores with a shoulder strike.
Sackrider landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackrider.
Sackrider lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Sackrider scores with a shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Sackrider is pressed up against the cage. Gonzalez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sackrider down to the mat. Sackrider avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Sackrider moves into the clinch.
Gonzalez tries to score a body lock takedown but Sackrider shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sackrider unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sackrider unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gonzalez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sackrider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackrider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sackrider just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sackrider obliges.
Sackrider scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sackrider unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gonzalez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackrider working Gonzalez over with knees to the body.
Sackrider lands a shoulder strike.
Sackrider lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. #ROC2#
Gonzalez is rocked!
Sackrider lands an uppercut.
Oh Gonzalez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sackrider putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gonzalez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sackrider lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Sackrider lands a knee to the body.
Sackrider gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackrider scores with a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sackrider obliges.
Sackrider lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackrider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Sackrider.
Sackrider lands a knee to the head.
Sackrider using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sackrider is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sackrider lands a good knee to the midsection. Gonzalez won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackrider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackrider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sackrider creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gonzalez with a big uppercut! Gonzalez tries to clinch up but Sackrider pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gonzalez to the mat! Gonzalez covers up and Sackrider unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kyle Sackrider!
An out of breath Kyle Sackrider thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DUEL#112 Fagaro vs Sigit
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Persecutioned has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gonzalez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Persecutioned avoids it really well and circles away.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Persecutioned moves out of range.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Persecutioned circles away quickly and effectively.
Persecutioned is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch combination from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez lands a really nice looking cross but Persecutioned seems unphased.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned misses with a body shot.
Edgar Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but Persecutioned moved away.
Persecutioned bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonzalez's head backwards.
Gonzalez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Persecutioned moves out of range.
As Gonzalez backs off Persecutioned throws a huge counter combo but Gonzalez manages to avoid it all.
Persecutioned takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez shoots in for a double leg but Persecutioned sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gonzalez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Persecutioned counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzalez. #CL#
Gonzalez clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Persecutioned lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez tries a body shot but Persecutioned blocks it.
Persecutioned tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Persecutioned pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Persecutioned closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Persecutioned lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gonzalez is working for takedown but Persecutioned is calmly controlling the position for now.
Persecutioned lands a knee to the head.
Persecutioned tries to land a knee to the head but Gonzalez blocks with his arms.
A short left from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
A short uppercut from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands an uppercut.#TD#
Gonzalez gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Persecutioned kicks off Gonzalez and gets to his feet. #T3#
Gonzalez doesn't manage to clinch there - Persecutioned circles away.
#CL2#
Persecutioned clinches up with Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage.
Persecutioned working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Persecutioned pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Persecutioned lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gonzalez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Persecutioned lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gonzalez tries to stall but Persecutioned uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Persecutioned lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. #ROC2#
Gonzalez is rocked!
A short right from Persecutioned on the inside.
Oh Gonzalez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzalez tries a body shot but Persecutioned blocks it.
Gonzalez seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonzalez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Persecutioned's elbow. #T4#
Gonzalez jumps guard but Persecutioned turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persecutioned.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
Persecutioned connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gonzalez's face.
Gonzalez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Persecutioned is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Persecutioned.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Persecutioned scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Persecutioned breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Gonzalez drives through and clinches with Persecutioned against the cage.
Persecutioned lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Persecutioned takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gonzalez fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Persecutioned's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Persecutioned drives through and clinches with Gonzalez against the cage.
Persecutioned presses Gonzalez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Persecutioned lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Persecutioned lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Persecutioned dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Persecutioned swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Persecutioned lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gonzalez dives in for a single leg takedown but Persecutioned sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edgar Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Persecutioned is pressed up against the cage. Gonzalez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Persecutioned down to the mat. Persecutioned avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Persecutioned closes the distance and pushes Gonzalez back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Persecutioned lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Persecutioned to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Persecutioned lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persecutioned gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Persecutioned lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Persecutioned lands with a short shot to the head.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Persecutioned manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Persecutioned. #T1#
Gonzalez working hard to break the clinch.
Gonzalez jumps guard but Persecutioned turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gonzalez is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Persecutioned softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gonzalez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Persecutioned is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Persecutioned throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzalezs head.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gonzalez is trying to break the clinch but Persecutioned has him pressed against the cage.
Persecutioned lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Persecutioned lands a shoulder strike. #KD2#
Persecutioned drops Gonzalez with a big knee straight up the middle! Gonzalez is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Persecutioned forces Gonzalez back against the cage and clinches.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch but Persecutioned keeps him there for the moment.
Persecutioned lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Persecutioned lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gonzalez looking for a takedown.
Persecutioned lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Persecutioned lands an uppercut.
Persecutioned lands a nice elbow.
Persecutioned stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Persecutioned just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gonzalez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Persecutioned - that landed with a thud.
Gonzalez takes an elbow to the temple.
Persecutioned lands an uppercut.
Persecutioned lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Persecutioned just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Persecutioned creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Gonzalez drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johny Persecutioned!
Johny Persecutioned thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 113
Date: Nov 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Arial shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzalez as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Gonzalez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gonzalez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gonzalez working the ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Gonzalez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gonzalez misses with the ground and pound.
Gonzalez throws an elbow but Arial slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Arial is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Gonzalez working the ground and pound but Arial is defending the strikes.
Arial is trying to get back to half guard.
Arial is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gonzalez wants to control but Arial is keeping him busy.
Gonzalez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A lull in the action here.
Arial is trying to control Gonzalez's posture but Gonzalez avoids it.
Arial prevents Gonzalez from improving position.
We've been hearing good reports from Gonzalez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gonzalez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Arial is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gonzalez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arial really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonzalez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arial keeping his opponent close.
Arial is not content to let Gonzalez control the position.
Gonzalez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arial avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gonzalez.
Arial is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez winds up and cracks Arial with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gonzalez slips a nice elbow through Arial's hands, connecting with Arial's forehead.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arial keeps working.
Gonzalez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arial is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Gonzalez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gonzalez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gonzalez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gonzalez stops Arial from getting back to his feet.
Arial has hold of Gonzalez's hands but Gonzalez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Arial blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gonzalez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arial is looking to escape.
Gonzalez trying to control from half guard but Arial is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Gonzalez 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#
Gonzalez punishes Arial's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gonzalez enables Arial to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gonzalez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arial can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez trying to keep a closed guard but Arial is proving a slippery customer.
Gonzalez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arial throws an elbow that misses. Gonzalez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Arial's guard. Nice move by Gonzalez!#REVR#
Arial tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonzalez landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez cracks Arial with a solid left hand.
Gonzalez works over Arial with some ground and pound from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arial can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arial utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Arial is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Arial pulls Gonzalez in to control the position.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Arial keeps moving.
Arial utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gonzalez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arial pulls Gonzalez in close to his closed guard and prevents Gonzalez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arial is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gonzalez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzalez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arial controlling Gonzalez's posture.
Gonzalez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gonzalez is looking to work some ground and pound but Arial has wrist control.
Gonzalez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Arial keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage. #T3#
Gonzalez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arial moves away.
Arial tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gonzalez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arial has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Arial being controlled against the cage.
Arial is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Gonzalez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arial is keeping busy.
Arial wants to break free but Gonzalez has control.
#BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez shoots for a double leg takedown but Arial sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzalez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Arial slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonzalez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arial shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzalez as he avoids it easily.
Arial gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Gonzalez counters with a single leg into guard. Arial didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Gonzalez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Gonzalez scores with a three punch combo!
Gonzalez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arial tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arial misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzalez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gonzalez scores with a three punch combo!
#CL#
Arial tries to keep at a distance but Gonzalez has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Arial breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arial swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonzalez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Arial is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzalez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzalez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arial keeps the fight on the outside.
Edgar Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Arial is having none of it. #CL#
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Gonzalez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arial letting Gonzalez take a breather here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gonzalez.#TD#
Gonzalez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Arial uses from the top position.
Gonzalez working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Arial cracks Gonzalez with a solid left hand.
Arial controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Gonzalez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arial doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arial manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Arial from controlling successfully.
Arial postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Gonzalez has his foot on Arial's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arial works his way back into a safe position though.
Arial makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Arial stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Arial from controlling successfully.
Arial working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonzalez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arial.
Dex Arial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez wants to stand up but Arial is controlling him.
Gonzalez looking to control.
Arial is working Gonzalez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gonzalez has Arial pulled in close to control his posture.
Arial postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it.
Arial postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Arial stands up over Gonzalez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arial in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gonzalez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arial is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Arial tries for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away easily
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Edgar Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dex Arial.#CL#
Gonzalez clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez avoiding damage.
Gonzalez prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Arial is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonzalez 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Gonzalez!
A relieved looking Edgar Gonzalez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEFC Live 43
Date: Oct 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Rondo misses with a double jab.
Rondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
#CL2#
Gonzalez clinches with his opponent.
Gonzalez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rondo up against the cage.
Gonzalez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Gonzalez jumps guard and drags Rondo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Rondo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gonzalez, up you get!
Gonzalez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rondo counters with a nice body shot.
Gonzalez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Gonzalez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rondo misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Gonzalez counters with a shoot takedown. Rondo fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rondo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rondo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rondo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gonzalez is controlling him.
Gonzalez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gonzalez trying to control but Rondo is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez throws a big right hand that misses.
Gonzalez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rondo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzalez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gonzalez is working Rondo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gonzalez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Rondo keeps moving.
Gonzalez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez is working Rondo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gonzalez trying to control but Rondo is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez is looking to work some ground and pound but Rondo has wrist control.
Gonzalez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gonzalez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzalez 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. #T3#
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Rondo keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rondo scores with a nice head shot.
Some wild striking there from Rondo.
Gonzalez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rondo misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Gonzalez counters with a shoot takedown. Rondo fights it but they end up in guard.
Gonzalez throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Gonzalez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rondo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez cracks Rondo with a solid left hand.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rondo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rondo wants to stand up but Gonzalez is controlling him.
Rondo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonzalez on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Gonzalez 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##CL2#
Gonzalez moves into range and clinches up with Rondo.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonzalez is trying to drag Rondo to the mat but Rondo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gonzalez has Rondo pressed against the cage, preventing Rondo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gonzalez keeps control of Rondo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Gonzalez has hold of one of Rondo's legs. Rondo is fighting the takedown attempt but Gonzalez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rondo keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez is looking to work some ground and pound but Rondo has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez is stalling in the full guard.
Gonzalez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rondo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Gonzalez scoring with some ground and pound.
Gonzalez prevents Rondo from getting back to his feet.
Gonzalez working some strikes from top position.
Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rondo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonzalez is pushing down on Rondo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rondo is fighting to maintain full guard but Gonzalez has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura here.
Gonzalez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gonzalez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rondo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Gonzalez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Gonzalez there.
Gonzalez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Rondo is rocked!
Gonzalez trying to control the pace.
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Rondo is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rondo is in trouble now - Gonzalez has advanced to mount!
Gonzalez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
BOOM! Gonzalez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gonzalez postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Rondo badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Gonzalez around the waist but Gonzalez pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Gonzalez is the winner by TKO! Gonzalez jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Gonzalez!
A relieved looking Edgar Gonzalez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 111
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Gonzalez slaps away a takedown attempt from Arial, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Gonzalez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to bum rush Arial with a series of wild strikes but Arial uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arial has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Gonzalez clinches.
Gonzalez stalling the fight.
Gonzalez pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Gonzalez breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Arial fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gonzalez to the ground. Arial is now in Gonzalez's guard.#ES#
Gonzalez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez leaning against his opponent.
#T1##TD#
Gonzalez pulls Arial into guard.
#SUB#
Gonzalez has his foot on Arial's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arial works his way back into a safe position though.
Arial really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonzalez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arial throws a big right hand that misses.
Arial throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzalez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arial throws a big elbow that misses.
Gonzalez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arial manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gonzalez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gonzalez being controlled here momentarily.
Gonzalez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arial looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there. #T2#
Gonzalez throws a big elbow that misses.
Gonzalez with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Arial manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Arial takes an elbow to the forehead.
Arial changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gonzalez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arial with a poor takedown #CL#
and Gonzalez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gonzalez.
Edgar Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dex Arial.#TD#
Gonzalez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Arial can't fight it off and eventually Gonzalez manages to take the fight to the floor. Arial looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gonzalez passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Arial being controlled for a moment.
Gonzalez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Gonzalez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Arial has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gonzalez but great work by Arial.
Arial blocks the strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arial off and has taken his back!
Gonzalez softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Gonzalez punches Arial on the ear.
Arial is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Arial defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gonzalez's arms.
Gonzalez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Gonzalez scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arial wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Gonzalez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Arial?
Gonzalez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gonzalez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gonzalez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Arial looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Gonzalez dominated that round.
That's time! Gonzalez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gonzalez feints a jab promting Arial to slip. Gonzalez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Arial slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Arial avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzalez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arial's waist but Arial gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonzalez off to one side.
Gonzalez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arial. #CL#
Gonzalez pushes Arial up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arial can't get the takedown.
Gonzalez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Arial is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gonzalez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Edgar Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dex Arial.
Arial can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Gonzalez pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Gonzalez drags the fight down to the ground.
Arial throwing strikes from guard but Gonzalez blocks nicely. #SUB#
Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Edgar Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez trying to control the position here.
Arial throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzalez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Arial tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzalez is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arial won't allow Gonzalez to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez keeping full guard, as Arial tries to pass.
Arial throws a strike but Gonzalez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gonzalez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arial is trying to keep Gonzalez in close.
Arial utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Gonzalez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gonzalez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gonzalez landing some decent shots from guard.
Gonzalez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gonzalez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arial's head.
Arial avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzalez pushing down on Arial's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Gonzalez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4##SUB2#
Arial actively working from the bottom here.
Arial is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gonzalez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Arial avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throwing shots but Arial is blocking nicely.
Arial is trying to stand back up but Gonzalez is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Arial is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arial can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Gonzalez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Gonzalez 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gonzalez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arial takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Arial drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gonzalez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez trying to control but Arial postures up.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arial can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arial prevents Gonzalez from improving his position.
Arial stalling away here and it's allowed Gonzalez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gonzalez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arial's guard. #REVR##T1#
Gonzalez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gonzalez trying to control but Arial is working from the bottom.
Arial avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzalez is stalling in the full guard.
Gonzalez is pushing down on Arial's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arial is fighting to maintain full guard but Gonzalez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gonzalez is taking a breather. Arial says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Arial trying to control here.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gonzalez not doing much here.
Gonzalez wants to free his trapped foot but Arial is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonzalez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gonzalez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gonzalez controlling the pace. #SUB#
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura but Arial is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gonzalez to get the leverage. #T3#
Gonzalez is keen to just control but Arial is a slippery customer.
Gonzalez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arial with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gonzalez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arial's head.
Arial moves into full guard.
Dex Arial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez is looking to work some ground and pound but Arial has wrist control.
Gonzalez stands and throws Arial's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arial is not content to let Gonzalez control the position.
Gonzalez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4##SUB#
Gonzalez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gonzalez is putting a hurting on Arial here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gonzalez lands some shots froms side control.
Gonzalez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Arial is avoiding damage well.
Gonzalez misses with the ground and pound.
Gonzalez trying to control the position but Arial is working away.
Gonzalez is really struggling to control Arial but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arial is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gonzalez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonzalez 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Gonzalez!
During a confident post fight interview, Edgar Gonzalez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEFC 255
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Gonzalez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodrigezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Gonzalez has closed the distance and engaged Rodrigez in a clinch.
#TD2#
Rodrigez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gonzalez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rodrigez to the mat. Rodrigez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gonzalez being controlled here momentarily.
Gonzalez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigez is keeping the position for now.
Gonzalez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodrigez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigez is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gonzalez trying to control but Rodrigez is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez throwing strikes from guard but Rodrigez blocks nicely.
Rodrigez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gonzalez won't allow Rodrigez to sweep him here.
Rodrigez keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gonzalez is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigez has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzalez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rodrigez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rodrigez fails with the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Gonzalez closes the distance and pushes Rodrigez back into the cage.#TD2#
Gonzalez manages to pull guard.
Rodrigez is fighting to break Gonzalez's control of his arms but Gonzalez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2##SU#
Rodrigez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Rodrigez stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position. #TD2#
Gonzalez pulls guard.
Rodrigez trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rodrigez has gone for a leg lock! Gonzalez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rodrigez's guard.#REVB#
Gonzalez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodrigez looking to control.
#T3#
Gonzalez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzalez stands and throws Rodrigez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigez keeps working.
Gonzalez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rodrigez can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gonzalez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gonzalez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Gonzalez taking a breather here.
Rodrigez pushes Gonzalez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gonzalez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gonzalez cracks Rodrigez with a big right hand but Rodrigez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rodrigez regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigez is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonzalez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Gonzalez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rodrigez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez defends it nicely.#CL2#
Gonzalez closes the distance and pushes Rodrigez back into the cage.
Gonzalez is trying to drag Rodrigez to the mat but Rodrigez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rodrigez wants a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gonzalez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gonzalez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rodrigez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigez advances position into side control!
Edgar Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Gonzalez is looking to reverse the position.
Rodrigez wants to stand but Gonzalez is controlling his arm.
Rodrigez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gonzalez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Rodrigez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gonzalez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gonzalez keeps Rodrigez under control for a moment.#SUB#
Rodrigez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gonzalez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rodrigez's guard! Nice work there by Gonzalez!
Rodrigez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodrigez, not yet.
Gonzalez cracks Rodrigez with a solid left hand.
Gonzalez landing with the ground and pound.
Gonzalez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Gonzalez landing some decent shots from guard.
Gonzalez content to stall in guard here.
Gonzalez advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Gonzalez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rodrigez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gonzalez's guard! Nice work there by Rodrigez!
Gonzalez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodrigez is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.#SUB2#
Gonzalez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodrigez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Rodrigez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gonzalez working a defensive guard here.
Rodrigez looking to pass the guard.
Gonzalez has his hands on Rodrigez's head, controlling the position.
Rodrigez wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving. #SUB#
Rodrigez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gonzalez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gonzalez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gonzalez chips away with some ground and pound.
Gonzalez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gonzalez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodrigez keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gonzalez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rodrigez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodrigez wants to slow Gonzalez down by chopping away at his legs.
Rodrigez shoots in but Gonzalez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodrigez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Rodrigez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Gonzalez wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gonzalez has Rodrigez up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Gonzalez avoiding damage as Rodrigez throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodrigez throws a push kick but Gonzalez slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gonzalez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzalez stalls.
Gonzalez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gonzalez is stalling here.
Gonzalez looking for a takedown. #T2#
Rodrigez is working for takedown but Gonzalez is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Rodrigez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Gonzalez jumps guard and drags Rodrigez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigez throws an elbow that misses. Gonzalez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodrigez's guard. Nice move by Gonzalez!#REVB#
Gonzalez landing some decent shots from guard.
Gonzalez looking to sit in guard and control but Rodrigez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Rodrigez from controlling successfully.
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. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez working Rodrigez over with strikes. #T3#
Gonzalez is trying to control. Rodrigez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gonzalez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gonzalez lands strikes from half guard.
Gonzalez working the head and body with strikes.
Gonzalez working Rodrigez over with strikes.
Rodrigez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez slows the pace down in half guard.
Gonzalez wants to control but Rodrigez is keeping him busy.
Gonzalez stalling. #T4#
Rodrigez taking some punishment here, with Gonzalez in his half guard.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzalez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gonzalez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Rodrigez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gonzalez lands with some strikes.
Emanuel Rodrigez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edgar Gonzalez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC2#
Rodrigez is rocked!
Gonzalez content just to control the position here.
Oh Rodrigez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzalez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzalez 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Gonzalez!
Our winner, Edgar Gonzalez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Emanuel Rodrigez was interviewed post fight and said 'PUTA!!!'.
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Event:
CEFC 254
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Gonzalez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rondo scores with a shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Rondo working aggressively here.
Rondo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzalezs head.
Gonzalez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzalez avoiding damage.
Rondo misses with some punches.
Gonzalez effectively controlling the action here.
Rondo swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but Rondo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rondo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Gonzalez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Gonzalez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Rondo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gonzalez, up you get!
Rondo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gonzalez momentarily.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Rondo.
Gonzalez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rondo swivels and escapes.
Rondo works Gonzalez's body with a nice hook.
Rondo misses with the combination.
Rondo connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Gonzalez tumbling to the canvas! Rondo pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Gonzalez was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricky Rondo!
Ricky Rondo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
CEFC 251
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Gonzalez clinches. #TD2#
Gonzalez pulls Putik into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gonzalez holds on and takes a little breather.
Putik is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Jitsu Jim that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Putik throws a strike but Gonzalez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gonzalez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gonzalez working the ground and pound from side control.
Gonzalez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Putik will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Putik taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gonzalez working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez is working Putik over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Gonzalez has hold of Putik's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Putik tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gonzalez cranks the arm and Putik screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Putik, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Edgar Gonzalez!
A very excited looking Edgar Gonzalez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 107
Date: Aug 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson Jr enables Gonzalez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Jackson Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzalez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gonzalez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Gonzalez drops back looking for a leg! Jackson Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson Jr manages to kick Gonzalez off! Gonzalez jumps back into Jackson Jr's guard.
Gonzalez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez is pushing down on Jackson Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Gonzalez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gonzalez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Jackson Jr gets back to full guard.
Gonzalez stays in close to Jackson Jr's body and controls the position.
Gonzalez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson Jr's guard. #SUB2#
Gonzalez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson Jr has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gonzalez is working for a kimura but Jackson Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Gonzalez working over Jackson Jr with some ground and pound. Jackson Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2##SUB#
Jackson Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gonzalez in particular looking to stall.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Jackson Jr is defending well.
Gonzalez 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Jackson Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Gonzalez to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gonzalez lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Gonzalez stalling.
Gonzalez wants to control but Jackson Jr is keeping him busy.
Jackson Jr has hold of Gonzalez's hands but Gonzalez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gonzalez trying to control from half guard but Jackson Jr is working away.
Gonzalez tries to pass to full mount but Jackson Jr defends it.
Jackson Jr wants to get back to full guard but Gonzalez has mounted him!
Gonzalez scoring with strikes but Jackson Jr is staying in there. #ROC2#
Jackson Jr is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Gonzalez! Jackson Jr is hurt baaadly! Gonzalez is firing away with more strikes - Jackson Jr is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Gonzalez!
Edgar Gonzalez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEFC Live 37
Date: Jul 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Havret but Havret pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Havret jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Havret scores with a jab.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Havret stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonzalez. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet.
Havret thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Havret moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Havret digs a good hook to Gonzalez's body.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown
and Havret counters with a nice body shot.
Norman Havret has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Gonzalez.#T1#
Gonzalez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch.
Gonzalez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonzalez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Havret lands a jab.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch.
Havret scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzalez doesn't seem bothered though.
Havret works Gonzalez's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Havret is just out of range.#CL2#
Gonzalez clinches with his opponent.
Gonzalez misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Havret breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Havret defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Havret half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Havret moves away.
Gonzalez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHavret.
Havret definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Havret misses its intended target.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Havret manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Norman Havret is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Havret misses its target.#CL2#
Gonzalez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Havret lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gonzalez just leaning against Havret, taking a breather.
Havret lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
The referee calls for Gonzalez to work.
Havret lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gonzalez is stalling here.
Havret lands an elbow inside.
Havret blocks the elbow strike.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but Havret holds him up against the cage and eventually Gonzalez drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Havret.
Havret gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Edgar Gonzalez has been cut.
Havret lands a right hand.
Havret lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#
Gonzalez is rocked!
Havret gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Havret.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Havret finish him?
Havret lands an uppercut.#T4#
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!
Gonzalez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Havret avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Havret as the two fighters clinch.
Gonzalez seems to have recovered his senses.
Gonzalez looks winded!
Havret works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Havret slows down the pace here.
Gonzalez can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Havret breaks the clinch.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up but Havret circles away and keeps his distance.
Havret is looking to counter punch.
Gonzalez misses with a shot to the body
and Havret connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Havret is looking for a counter combo.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Havret swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonzalez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Havret moves away
and Havret counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch but Havret swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Havret dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edgar Gonzalez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gonzalez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Havret lands a front kick.
Gonzalez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Havret there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Havret moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gonzalez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edgar Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Havret. That's going to slow Gonzalez down.
Edgar Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Gonzalez is looking to clinch.
Havret tried to counter with a leg kick but Gonzalez avoided it.
Gonzalez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Havret circles away quickly and effectively.
A counter left hand to the body from Havret misses its target.
Havret throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Havret gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gonzalez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Havret is trying to control the position but Gonzalez postures up.
Havret pulls Gonzalez in to control the position.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzalez is fighting to break Havret's control of his arms but Havret is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Havret looking for a sweep. Not yet Havret, not yet. #T2#
Havret not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Havret keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gonzalez closes the distance but Havret moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Havret lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gonzalez throws a combination. Havret tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Havret with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Havret scores with a head kick.
#T3#
Gonzalez shoots in and drives through. Havret sprawls well.
Havret appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Havret throws a leg kick which misses Gonzalez's front leg but catches the back leg as Gonzalez tries to avoid it.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Havret counters with an inside leg kick.
Norman Havret is winning the standup battle so far.
Havret connects with an inside leg kick.
Havret lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gonzalez throws a low kick, looking for Havret's leg but Havret calmly moves out of range.
Havret swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Gonzalez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Havret scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gonzalez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Havret lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gonzalez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norman Havret has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Gonzalez jumps guard but Havret stands there with Gonzalez around his waist. Gonzalez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Havret is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gonzalez fails to pull guard.
Gonzalez wants to take the fight to the mat but Havret manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Havret to keep the fight standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gonzalez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gonzalez jumps guard but Havret stands there with Gonzalez around his waist. Gonzalez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Havret lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Havret has Gonzalez pushed against the cage.
Havret digs a right hand into Gonzalez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gonzalez's gas tank.
Gonzalez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Havret smiles and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Havret.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Havret dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edgar Gonzalez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gonzalez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Havret chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gonzalez misses with a lunging right hand
and Havret counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Havret quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gonzalez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Havret is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez doesn't manage to clinch there - Havret circles away.
Havret throwing a counter right hand but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Havret throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Havret counters with a body kick that stops Gonzalez in his tracks momentarily.
Gonzalez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Havret circles away.
Norman Havret has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Gonzalez.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gonzalez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Havret counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Havret catches Gonzalez right on the button with a cross.
Havret lands with a kick to the ribs.
A low kick from Gonzalez misses #KD#
and Havret counters with a nice right hand that sends Gonzalez toppling to the canvas! Gonzalez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Havret finish him?!
Gonzalez has his takedown stuffed
and Havret counters with a huge left! Gonzalez is in big trouble! He's backing up but Havret isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gonzalez from any more damage. A dominating finish by Havret!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Havret!
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 104
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Parsia shoots in for a double leg but Gonzalez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Gonzalez has Parsia up against the cage in a clinch.
Parsia tries to pull guard but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Gonzalez prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riccardo Parsia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parsia tries to pull guard but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Parsia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gonzalez walks away with a smile on his face. Parsia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Parsia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez defends it nicely.#TD#
Parsia drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Gonzalez pushes Parsia off and gets back to his feet.
Parsia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez throws a combination. Parsia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Gonzalez shoots in and bounces Parsia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Parsia keeps moving. #T1#
Parsia 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 fighting to break Parsia's control of his arms but Parsia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU2#
Parsia is working an open guard so Gonzalez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Parsia shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonzalez tries to sprawl out of it but Parsia 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. #CL2#
Gonzalez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parsia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Parsia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonzalez smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.#T2#
Parsia fails to pull guard.
Gonzalez stalling the fight.
Parsia jumps guard but Gonzalez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gonzalez stalls.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gonzalez has Parsia pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Gonzalez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parsia won't allow Gonzalez to get back to his feet.
Parsia controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Gonzalez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parsia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gonzalez tries to strike from the bottom.
Gonzalez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Parsia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez defends it nicely.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Gonzalez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Parsia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parsia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gonzalez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Parsia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gonzalez for as long as he can get away with.
Gonzalez working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Gonzalez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Parsia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away.#TD2#
Gonzalez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Parsia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Parsia is keeping the position.
Parsia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Parsia controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself.
Gonzalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzalez trying to control but Parsia is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Parsia keeps moving.
Gonzalez stopping the sweep attempt from Parsia.#T1#
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Parsia keeps moving.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzalez preventing the sweep.
Parsia is controlling Gonzalez's posture.
Gonzalez postures up and lands a big shot to Parsia's brow.
Parsia trying to control the position.
Gonzalez stands up over Parsia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Parsia 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.#SUB2#
Gonzalez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Parsia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gonzalez stays in close to Parsia's body and controls the position. #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.
Parsia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gonzalez trying to keep a closed guard but Parsia is proving a slippery customer.
Gonzalez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parsia is one step ahead there.
Parsia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gonzalez seems keen to control Parsia's posture.
Parsia wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving. #T3#
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.
Edgar Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzalez pulls Parsia in close to prevent any damage.
Parsia 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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Gonzalez clinches up against the cage.
Parsia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gonzalez is looking for a takedown.
Parsia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
#TD2#
Gonzalez gets control of Parsia's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gonzalez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Parsia trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Parsia controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Gonzalez 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Parsia misses with a takedown
and Gonzalez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Parsia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzalez pinned against the cage. Gonzalez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Parsia tries to keep at a distance but Gonzalez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Parsia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonzalez to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riccardo Parsia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parsia is working for takedown but Gonzalez is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gonzalez drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES2#
Gonzalez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Parsia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonzalez smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.#T1#
Gonzalez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Parsia is defending well.
Parsia jumps guard but Gonzalez stands there with Parsia around his waist. Parsia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Parsia tries to score a body lock takedown but Gonzalez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gonzalez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Parsia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Parsia letting Gonzalez take a breather here.#TD2#
Gonzalez decides to pull guard.
Parsia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parsia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parsia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzalez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonzalez, not yet.
Riccardo Parsia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Parsia throws an elbow that misses. Gonzalez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Parsia's guard. Nice move by Gonzalez!#REVB#
Parsia trying to control the position.
Parsia wants to sweep here but Gonzalez controlling him for the moment.
Parsia seems keen to control Gonzalez's posture.
Gonzalez lands a couple of elbows.
Parsia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.
Parsia controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself.
Parsia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there. #T3#
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Parsia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parsia controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself.
Parsia striking off his back but it's not causing Gonzalez any problems.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Parsia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.
Parsia controlling Gonzalez's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parsia shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonzalez sprawls well. He's pushed Parsia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gonzalez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gonzalez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gonzalez lands with a kick to the temple. Parsia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gonzalez doesn't manage to clinch there - Parsia circles away.
Gonzalez lands with a cross.
Parsia keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Parsia shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonzalez sprawls well. He's pushed Parsia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Gonzalez shoots in and bounces Parsia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Parsia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gonzalez lands a couple of elbows.
Gonzalez trying to control but Parsia is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez throwing strikes from guard but Parsia blocks nicely.
Gonzalez preventing the sweep.
Gonzalez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parsia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parsia thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parsia is trying to keep Gonzalez in close.
Parsia 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.
Edgar Gonzalez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Parsia managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzalez 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Gonzalez!
Edgar Gonzalez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEFC 242
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Rodrigez misses.
Rodrigez swinging wildly here.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodrigez throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Gonzalez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigez is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodrigez's head.
Gonzalez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fight Factory that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigez trying to control the position here.
Gonzalez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gonzalez just content to control the position. #T1#
Gonzalez working away.
Rodrigez is looking for a sweep.
Gonzalez throws a strike aimed at the side of Rodrigez's head but Rodrigez avoids it well.#SUB#
Gonzalez is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodrigez is defending well. #SUB#
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodrigez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gonzalez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2#
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Rodrigez is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rodrigez to see if he's OK.
Rodrigez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gonzalez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rodrigez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodrigez tries to bench press Gonzalez off him but Gonzalez keeps the position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gonzalez working the head with strikes.
Gonzalez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rodrigez!
Gonzalez lands with some strikes.
Gonzalez tries to control but Rodrigez wriggling away.
BOOM! Gonzalez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB#
Gonzalez looking to secure an arm triangle but Rodrigez defends it well.
Gonzalez breaks from Rodrigez's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
Rodrigez is squirming around, avoiding Gonzalez's attempts to control the action.
Gonzalez lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Gonzalez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rodrigez's face.
Gonzalez cracks Rodrigez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gonzalez prevents Rodrigez from getting the reversal.
Rodrigez looks winded!
Rodrigez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gonzalez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rodrigez looks a forlorn figure.
Gonzalez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Gonzalez is working for a guillotine from mount but Rodrigez frees his head quite easily.
Gonzalez raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Gonzalez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Gonzalez clinches up against the cage.
Rodrigez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gonzalez prevents it.
Rodrigez is pressed up against the cage. Gonzalez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rodrigez down to the mat. Rodrigez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Emanuel Rodrigez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Gonzalez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Gonzalez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rodrigez is not content to let Gonzalez control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gonzalez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rodrigez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gonzalez working the ground and pound from side control.#T1##SUB#
Gonzalez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rodrigez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rodrigez prevents Gonzalez from improving position.
Rodrigez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rodrigez 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.
Rodrigez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Gonzalez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rodrigez on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Rodrigez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gonzalez cracks Rodrigez with a big elbow. #SUB#
Gonzalez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rodrigez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodrigez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gonzalez working away.#SUB#
Gonzalez is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodrigez is defending well. #T3#
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigez keeps working.
Rodrigez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gonzalez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gonzalez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gonzalez grinds an elbow into Rodrigez's temple. #SUB#
Gonzalez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rodrigez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gonzalez taking a breather here.
Rodrigez is not content to let Gonzalez control the position. #T4#
Gonzalez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodrigez has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU#
Gonzalez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rodrigez to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Gonzalez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodrigez, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Gonzalez has Rodrigez 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 Rodrigez tumbling to the mat - Gonzalez dives into Rodrigez's guard.#SUB#
Gonzalez drops back looking for a leg! Rodrigez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodrigez manages to kick Gonzalez off! Gonzalez jumps back into Rodrigez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Gonzalez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gonzalez stalks Rodrigez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodrigez's face. Rodrigez staggers backwards, shaken.
Rodrigez has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Gonzalez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gonzalez.
Rodrigez tries to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling the position.
Gonzalez can't get the takedown.
Rodrigez working hard to break the clinch.
Rodrigez is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonzalez has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez just leaning against Rodrigez, taking a breather.
Rodrigez is trying to stall.
Gonzalez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodrigez.
Rodrigez wants to take the fight to the mat but Gonzalez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Edgar Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.
Rodrigez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rodrigez has had enough of the clinch but Gonzalez keeps him there for the moment.
Gonzalez wants a takedown but no success here.
Gonzalez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rodrigez's face.
#TD#
Gonzalez manages to pull guard.
Gonzalez has control of Rodrigez's left arm, preventing Rodrigez from doing any damage.
Gonzalez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gonzalez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gonzalez controls Rodrigez momentarily but Rodrigez frees himself. #T2#
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.
Rodrigez postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigez can do to turn this around?
Rodrigez stands up over Gonzalez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodrigez throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gonzalez lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Gonzalez darts in and clinches Rodrigez up against the cage.
Rodrigez wants to take the fight to the mat but Gonzalez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rodrigez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Gonzalez manages to pull guard.
Gonzalez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodrigez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Gonzalez working some strikes from top position.
Gonzalez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gonzalez with a nice head shot there.
Rodrigez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gonzalez controls the pace.
Gonzalez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodrigez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzalez landing some decent shots from guard.
Gonzalez lands a couple of digs.
Gonzalez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Gonzalez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gonzalez working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Gonzalez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gonzalez cracks Rodrigez with a big right hand but Rodrigez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gonzalez scores with punches from side control.
Gonzalez in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rodrigez some visible discomfort.
#ROC#
Rodrigez is rocked!
Gonzalez tries to advance to mount but Rodrigez denies him.
Emanuel Rodrigez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edgar Gonzalez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodrigez is still in real trouble! Can Gonzalez finish him?
Gonzalez scoring with punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonzalez 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Gonzalez!
Edgar Gonzalez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Emanuel Rodrigez spoke after the fight, saying 'PUTA!!!'.
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Event:
CEFC 239
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Gonzalez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been told by Strunz's head coaches at School Of Hard Knocks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Gonzalez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Strunz is trying to stand.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but Strunz defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gonzalez with the ground and pound but Strunz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gonzalez throws an elbow that misses. Strunz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gonzalez's guard. Nice move by Strunz!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Strunz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Strunz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gonzalez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bronko Strunz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Strunz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strunz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strunz.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strunz, as that shot connected.
Strunz cracks Gonzalez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Gonzalez moves into range and clinches up with Strunz.
Gonzalez jumps guard but Strunz stands there with Gonzalez around his waist. Gonzalez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Strunz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strunz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gonzalez looks winded!
Strunz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gonzalez or not.
Strunz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gonzalez or not.
Strunz pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Strunz - that landed with a thud.
Strunz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strunz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Strunz presses Gonzalez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strunz.#T2##BC#
Strunz breaks from the clinch.
Strunz thuds his right hand into Gonzalez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Strunz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gonzalez in his tracks. #ROC#
Gonzalez is rocked!
Strunz dips to his left and cracks Gonzalez with an uppercut!
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Strunz finish him?
Gonzalez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strunz.
Strunz scores with a jab.
Gonzalez seems to have recovered his senses.
Strunz thuds a left hand into Gonzalez's body.
Strunz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gonzalez's sensitive parts.
Gonzalez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strunz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Strunz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Strunz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gonzalez has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strunz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
No luck for Gonzalez with that takedown attempt.
Bronko Strunz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strunz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gonzalez under the eye.
The crowd cheers as Strunz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gonzalez doesn't seem phased though.
Gonzalez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Strunz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Strunz lands with an uppercut that bounces Gonzalez off the cage and back into range.
Strunz connects with a looping right hand.
Strunz with a jab.
Strunz drops Gonzalez with a naaaaasty hook - Gonzalez is in real trouble here! Strunz dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bronko Strunz!
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Event:
CEFC 237
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodrigez dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Rodrigez shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonzalez sprawls well. He's pushed Rodrigez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Rodrigez moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gonzalez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rodrigez 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.#SUB#
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura here.
Gonzalez is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodrigez 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.
Gonzalez is nestled in close to Rodrigez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gonzalez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rodrigez to regain full guard.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Rodrigez keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Rodrigez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzalez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonzalez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gonzalez stopping the sweep attempt from Rodrigez.
Gonzalez is working Rodrigez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gonzalez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gonzalez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gonzalez trying to control but Rodrigez is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodrigez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzalez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gonzalez preventing the sweep.
Gonzalez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gonzalez connects with a couple of short punches.
Gonzalez stands and throws Rodrigez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gonzalez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rodrigez some visible discomfort.
Rodrigez taking a bit of punishment here - Gonzalez scoring with strikes. #T3#
Gonzalez wants to control but Rodrigez is keeping him busy.
Gonzalez working the ground and pound.
Gonzalez looks up at the clock and then as Rodrigez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gonzalez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodrigez is looking for a sweep.
Rodrigez looks winded!#SUB#
Gonzalez is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rodrigez is trying to escape and Gonzalez transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rodrigez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gonzalez! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edgar Gonzalez!
A relieved looking Edgar Gonzalez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Emanuel Rodrigez was interviewed post fight and said 'PUTA!!!'.
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Event:
CEFC 235
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Sandusky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez feints the counter takedown.
Sandusky definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Sandusky looking to score a takedown here. Gonzalez is defending well but Sandusky drives through and ends up in Gonzalez's guard.#ES2#
Gonzalez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sandusky has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Gonzalez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Sandusky has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gonzalez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Gonzalez forces Sandusky back against the cage and clinches.
Gonzalez stalling in the clinch.
Gonzalez stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Sandusky gets tackled into the cage by Gonzalez. Gonzalez maintains the clinch. #T1#
Gonzalez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gonzalez stalls.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gonzalez.
The crowd are getting on Gonzalez's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Gonzalez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sandusky tries to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling the position.
Sandusky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzalez.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Gonzalez manages to pull guard.
Gonzalez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sandusky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Sandusky throws a strike but Gonzalez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sandusky can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gonzalez controls the pace.#SUB#
Sandusky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzalez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gonzalez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sandusky has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gonzalez lands a couple of digs.
Sandusky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.
Sandusky is trying to control the position but Gonzalez postures up. #T3#
Sandusky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandusky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gonzalez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sandusky controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself. #SUB#
Sandusky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonzalez defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gonzalez connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gonzalez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gonzalez chips away with some ground and pound.
Sandusky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gonzalez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gonzalez stuffs the takedown.
Gonzalez stuffs the takedown attempt from Sandusky. Sandusky gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Sandusky. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gonzalez takes the fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez prevents Sandusky from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Gonzalez dominated that round.
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##CL2#
Gonzalez takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Gonzalez pulls guard effortlessly.
Gonzalez wants to improve his position but instead Sandusky has moved into half guard.
Sandusky is keen to just control but Gonzalez is a slippery customer.
Gonzalez looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandusky trying to control the action but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Gonzalez is not content to let Sandusky control the position.
Gonzalez 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.
Sandusky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gonzalez is not content to let Sandusky control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gonzalez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sandusky manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Sandusky trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Sandusky is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gonzalez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandusky passes into half guard.
Sandusky trying to pass the guard but Gonzalez defending well.
Edgar Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sandusky trying to control the action but Gonzalez is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sandusky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sandusky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gonzalez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez wants to improve his position but Sandusky is controlling well.
Gonzalez moves into full guard.
Gonzalez pulls Sandusky in close to prevent any damage.
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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sandusky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandusky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Gonzalez moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Gonzalez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gonzalez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sandusky wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandusky is trying to keep Gonzalez in close.
Gonzalez trying to control but Sandusky is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edgar Gonzalez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jab by Sandusky.
Gary Sandusky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sandusky tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzalez with the counter takedown but Sandusky avoids it easily.
Sandusky goes for a double leg but Gonzalez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gonzalez continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Gonzalez dives in and scores a takedown into Sandusky's guard.#ES#
Sandusky has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gonzalez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sandusky darts in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez gets double underhooks and turns Sandusky into the cage.
Gonzalez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Edgar Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Sandusky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Sandusky. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Sandusky avoids nicely.
Gonzalez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSandusky.
Sandusky tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves away #TD2#
and Gonzalez counters with a shoot takedown. Sandusky fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Gonzalez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gonzalez stands up over Sandusky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Sandusky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gonzalez distracts Sandusky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gonzalez cracks Sandusky with a solid left hand.
Gonzalez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gonzalez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sandusky's head.#SUB2#
Gonzalez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sandusky is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sandusky has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Sandusky from controlling successfully.
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 keeping moving, preventing Sandusky from controlling successfully.
Sandusky wants to get up but he can't break Gonzalez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Sandusky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sandusky trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gonzalez has Sandusky pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Sandusky moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez.
Gonzalez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sandusky up against the cage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sandusky stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position. #TD2#
Gonzalez jumps into guard, dragging Sandusky to the mat.
Sandusky being controlled here momentarily.
Sandusky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandusky wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Gonzalez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzalez 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Gonzalez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Gonzalez tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Gonzalez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rivera on his heels. He'll look to pass Rivera's guard now, I'm sure.
Gonzalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Rivera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzalez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Rivera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gonzalez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera keeping full guard, as Gonzalez tries to pass. #T1#
Rivera throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gonzalez looking to pass the guard.
Rivera really is a fat lump.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rivera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Rivera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonzalez trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Gonzalez. Those never looked like landing.
Gonzalez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rivera.
Rivera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gonzalez defends well and Rivera ends up having to push Gonzalez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gonzalez has closed the distance and engaged Rivera in a clinch.
#TD2#
Gonzalez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gonzalez manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Gonzalez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rivera is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edgar Gonzalez!
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