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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 8
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Episkop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like George Gvozdev has been cut.
Episkop connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gvozdev. Gvozdev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Episkop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Episkop punishes Gvozdev's body with a nice straight punch.
Episkop lands with a good body shot.
Episkop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gvozdev's head backwards.#KD2#
Episkop lands a big uppercut and Gvozdev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gvozdev looks OK. Episkop waves Gvozdev back to his feet!#CUT2#
George Gvozdev's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gvozdev gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Episkop points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Gvozdev wakes up just in time to hear Episkop thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Feofan Episkop!
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 5
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Newgate throws a lazy right hand but Gvozdev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gvozdev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#
It looks like George Gvozdev has been cut.
Newgate looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newgate scores with a punch to the head.
Newgate takes a swing at Gvozdev's ribcage but misses.
Gvozdev throws a counter combo.
Newgate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Newgate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Newgate scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Newgate lands a head kick. Gvozdev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crunch! Newgate slams his shin into Gvozdev's torso.
A solid leg kick lands there for Newgate.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gvozdev wants to stay close but Newgate steps back to make room for something. Gvozdev seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Newgate and Gvozdev drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edward Newgate!
After winning the bout, Edward Newgate thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 3
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Aethelwulf slips a straight right by Gvozdev.
Nice body punch from Aethelwulf.
Aethelwulf has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gvozdev is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Aethelwulf lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like George Gvozdev has been cut.
Aethelwulf lands with a hook. Gvozdev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aethelwulf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gvozdev.
Gvozdev throws a poor cross that misses
and Aethelwulf counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Gvozdev falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Axel Aethelwulf!
A relieved looking Axel Aethelwulf 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:
Rapid FC 17
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Ranger looks for a takedown but Gvozdev sprawls well.
Ranger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gvozdev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gvozdev misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Ranger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ranger lands in his opponent's guard.
Ranger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gvozdev's guard.
Ranger is looking to advance position but Gvozdev won't allow it.
Ranger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ranger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Ranger is looking for a kimura here.
Gvozdev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ranger on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Ranger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gvozdev is trying to get back to full guard.
Ranger wants to pass to mount but Gvozdev is defending the position.
Ranger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ranger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ranger wants to take a breather but Gvozdev is having none of it.
Ranger content to control rather than advance.
Ranger throwing shots but Gvozdev is blocking nicely. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ranger wants to free his trapped foot but Gvozdev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ranger stalling.
My spies in Star Studded Beef inform me that Ranger has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ranger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ranger drops an elbow to the side of Gvozdev's head.
Ranger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ranger is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gvozdev reverses the position - he's now on top in Ranger's guard.
Ranger looking for a sweep. Not yet Ranger, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Ranger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gvozdev is aware though and is defending well.
Ranger is adopting a defensive guard.
Ranger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ranger can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ranger wants to sweep here but Gvozdev controlling him for the moment.
Ranger has Gvozdev pulled in close to control his posture.
Ranger 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.
Ranger pulls Gvozdev in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Ranger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gvozdev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ranger pulls Gvozdev in to control the position.
Gvozdev is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ranger 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Ranger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ranger shoots and misses
and Gvozdev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gvozdev closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Derrick Ranger has been cut.
Ranger shoots in for a takedown but Gvozdev shows good takedown defense.
Ranger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
George Gvozdev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Ranger.
Gvozdev scores with a shot to the body.
Ranger shoots and misses
letting Gvozdev counter with a right hand.
Derrick Ranger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ranger shoots and misses
and Gvozdev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ranger misses with a takedown attempt
and Gvozdev counters with a big right hand! Oh Ranger is in trouble here! Gvozdev follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Gvozdev!
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 5
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Gvozdev misses with a looping right.
Banks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gvozdev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Banks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like George Gvozdev has been cut.
Banks throws a right and a left that Gvozdev avoids nicely.
Banks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gvozdev circles away quickly and effectively.
Banks moves out of range as Gvozdev strikes.
Banks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Banks misses with a jab to the body
and Gvozdev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gvozdev.
It seemed like Banks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banks lands with a cross.
Banks throws a right hand that Gvozdev ducks under and follows up with a left that Gvozdev also avoids with ease.
Gvozdev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Nice shot by Banks.
Banks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
George Gvozdev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gvozdev misses the shot to the body.
Banks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#KD#
Gvozdev cracks Banks with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gvozdev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Banks to stand back up!#CUT#
It looks like Carlton Banks has been cut.
Gvozdev lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gvozdev scores with a shot to the body.
Banks moves out of range of the strikes.
Banks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Banks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gvozdev.
Gvozdev missing with a left hand there. Banks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Banks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banks looks to score with a jab to the body but Gvozdev is just out of range.
Gvozdev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gvozdev throws a body punch but Banks moves out of range.
As Gvozdev backs off Banks throws a huge counter combo but Gvozdev manages to avoid it all.
Banks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banks misses with a straight right.
Banks swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Banks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Banks lands with a good body shot.
Gvozdev is breathing heavily.
Banks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gvozdev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Banks connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#
George Gvozdev's cut is getting worse.
Gvozdev swings widly with a right hand
#KD2#
and Banks counters with a nice right hand that sends Gvozdev toppling to the canvas! Gvozdev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Banks finish him?!#ROC2#
Gvozdev is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks lands a brutal uppercut that launches Gvozdev off his feet! Gvozdev tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlton Banks!
Our winner, Carlton Banks, 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.
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Event:
RapidFC 12
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Gvozdev jabs at Jones's body.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gvozdev misses with a wild body shot.
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A swing and a miss from Gvozdev.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gvozdev circles away.
Gvozdev throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gvozdev tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gvozdev to the ground. Gvozdev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gvozdev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Gvozdev has knocked Jones down with a huge combo! Gvozdev steps away and waves a wobbly Jones back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Ricky Jones has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gvozdev is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Gvozdev circles away and we're back to standing.
George Gvozdev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Jones.#T1#
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gvozdev loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
George Gvozdev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gvozdev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gvozdev lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jones falls backwards - clearly groggy! Gvozdev dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Gvozdev!
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Event:
RapidFC 10
Date: Jan 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Benson fails with the takedown
enabling Gvozdev to counter with a crisp jab.
Benson misses with a takedown attempt
and Gvozdev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Randall Benson has been cut.
Benson slips under a jab from Gvozdev.#KD#
Gvozdev cracks Benson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Benson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gvozdev finish him?
Benson shoots in for a takedown but Gvozdev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
George Gvozdev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Benson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benson tries for a takedown but Gvozdev circles away easily
and Gvozdev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Gvozdev counters with a nice right hand that sends Benson toppling to the canvas! Benson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gvozdev finish him?!#ROC#
Benson is rocked!
Gvozdev drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Benson right on the button. Benson goes down! Gvozdev follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Gvozdev gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Gvozdev!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 891 Round 2
Date: Jan 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Riccardo throws a series of strikes that have Gvozdev backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like George Gvozdev has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riccardo.
Gvozdev misses with a left hand
and Gvozdev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gvozdev throws a hook to the side of Riccardo's head but Riccardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riccardo throws out a counter right but Gvozdev avoids it with no problem.
Gvozdev looks to land a left hand but Riccardo moved out of range nicely.
Gvozdev takes one to the chin there.
Gvozdev throws a hook to the side of Riccardo's head but Riccardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riccardo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Gvozdev.
A little jabbing left from Riccardo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Riccardo tests Gvozdev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gvozdev lands a jab to Riccardo's midsection.#T1#
Gvozdev throws the left hand but Riccardo avoids the punch easily.
Gvozdev takes a swing at Riccardo's ribcage but misses.
Riccardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gvozdev.
Riccardo scores with a nice head shot.
Gvozdev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Riccardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Gvozdev is just out of range.
Gvozdev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#
George Gvozdev's cut is getting worse.
Riccardo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T2#
Riccardo lands with a straight right. Gvozdev didn't see that one coming.
Riccardo connects with a crisp jab.
Riccardo drops Gvozdev with a huge uppercut! Gvozdev drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Riccardo is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Riccardo!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 891 Round 1
Date: Jan 01, 2019 |
#R1##KD#
Gvozdev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Woods sprawling to the canvas! Woods rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gvozdev finish him?!
#CUT#
It looks like Logan Woods has been cut.
Woods tries for a takedown but Gvozdev circles away easily
and Gvozdev counters with a big right hand! Oh Woods is in trouble here! Gvozdev follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Gvozdev!
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