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Event:
AKT 1
Date: Jul 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Gaul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gaul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Gaul was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y.#CL2#
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Gaul looking to stall.
Gaul has a couple of punches blocked by Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y.
Gaul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y has him pressed against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y as the two fighters clinch.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y crunches a lovely knee into Gaul's ribcage.
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.
A nice left hand lands by Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y.
#BC2#
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Gaul tries to keep at a distance but Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gaul is trying to break free.#T1#
Gaul is trying to force a seperation but Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y has the dominant position.
Gaul tries to circle away but Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y has him pinned against the ropes.
Gaul is trying to force a seperation but Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y has the dominant position.#BC2#
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y tries to close the distance and clinch but Gaul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gaul checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gaul seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y is looking to land body kicks.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y is looking to clinch but Gaul is avoiding it.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick misses from Gaul.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good work by Gaul as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Anak Gaul has been cut.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaul throws a sloppy head kick and Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y moves out of range easily.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gaul counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gaul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaul throws a right and a left that Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y avoids nicely.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaul. Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y does a little dance to reset his feet.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y keeps the fight on the outside.
Gaul blocks a leg kick.
Gaul is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Gaul counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gaul.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y looking to throw knees to the head but Gaul is blocking nicely.
Gaul looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gaul wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
He Was A Skater Boy She Said See You Later Boy He Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anak Gaul's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gaul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Gaul gets a clinch.
Gaul tries to circle away but Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gaul throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Gaul rushes Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y pushes Gaul up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gaul throws a lazy head kick
and Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gaul keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y closes the distance and clinches.
Gaul wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y blocks a body shot from Gaul. #BC2#
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaul blocks a head kick by Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y.
#CL#
Gaul moves into range and clinches up with Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y.
Gaul blocks a body shot from Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y tries to stall but Gaul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gaul wants to get back to striking at distance but Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y won't allow it.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y wants to stall.
#T2#
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaul.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gaul wants to break free but Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y has control.
Gaul has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y manages to break the clinch.
Gaul throws a sloppy head kick
and Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y counters with a straight right hand.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gaul takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaul misses with an attempted mid kick.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y looks for the body kick but Gaul saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
He Was A Skater Boy She Said See You Later Boy He Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anak Gaul's cut.
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#
Gaul has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gaul blocks a head kick by Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y.
#CL#
Gaul drives through and clinches with Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y against the ropes.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y misses with a punch to the body.
Gaul lands a right hand that snaps the head of Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y backwards. #BC#
Gaul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gaul throws a combination that misses
and Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gaul thinking. #CL2#
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y clinches up with Gaul and pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y missing with knees to the body.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gaul avoids it.#T1#
Gaul is looking to control Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y's arms but Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gaul has his back to the ropes.
Gaul looking to slow down the pace here.
Gaul tries to circle away but Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y has him pinned against the ropes.
Gaul wants to break free but Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y has control.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y stalling in the clinch but Gaul improves position. #BC2#
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y manages to break the clinch.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y misses with a two punch combination.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y tries to close the distance and clinch but Gaul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Gaul drives through and clinches with Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y against the ropes.
Gaul is trying to break free.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y keeps the fight on the outside.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Gaul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y is looking to clinch but Gaul is avoiding it.
Gaul avoids the head kick by Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y.
Gaul misses with a looping right.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Gaul counters by moving into the clinch.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y is trying to push Gaul away but Gaul has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y throws an elbow that misses.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y trying to land knees to the body.
Anak Gaul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
He Was A Skater Boy She Said See You Later Boy He Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gaul throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
He Was A Skater Boy She Said See You Later Boy He Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... He Was A Skater Boy She Said See You Later Boy He Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Gaul instigates a clinch.
Gaul throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tran stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tran effectively controlling the action here.
Tran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tran taking a breather.
The referee calls for Tran to work.
Tran keeps control of Gaul as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gaul blocks a body shot from Tran. #BC#
Tran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul misses with a takedown attempt - Tran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Tran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gaul dives in for a single leg takedown but Tran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1##CL#
Tran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gaul wants to break free but Tran has control.
Tran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tran tries to stall but Gaul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gaul is stalling here.
Knees to the body from Tran.
Tran tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaul avoids the damage to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gaul.
Tran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaul is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tran leaning against his opponent.
Gaul managing to block the knees to the body from Tran.
Gaul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tran pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anak Gaul.#T2#
Tran stalling in the clinch but Gaul improves position.
Gaul is looking to break free of the clinch but Tran has double underhooks.
Tran prevents Gaul from breaking the clinch.
Tran gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gaul.
Tran looking to stall.
Gaul tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Gaul pulls guard. #SUB2#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaul is controlling Tran's posture.#T3#
Gaul has a closed guard, preventing Tran from standing up. #SUB2#
Gaul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tran defends it easily.
Tran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tran wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Tran wants to stand but Gaul is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Gaul rushes Tran and presses him up against the cage.
Tran has had enough of the clinch but Gaul keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gaul'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.
Tran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaul.
Tran tries to stall but Gaul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Tran dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Tran as Gaul shoots in.
Tran tries to close the distance and clinch but Gaul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tran is looking to clinch.
Tran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaul.
As Gaul looks to move away, Tran throws a big counter combo but Gaul just gets out of the way.
Gaul tries for a takedown but Tran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul darts in looking for a takedown but Tran gets double underhooks and turns Gaul into the cage.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anak Gaul.#CL2#
Gaul forces Tran back against the cage and clinches.
Gaul blocks a body shot from Tran. #T1#
Tran leaning against his opponent.
Tran is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Tran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Gaul moves into the clinch.
Tran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaul looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tran is trying to break the clinch but Gaul has him pressed against the cage.
Tran tries to work over Gaul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tran stalling in the clinch.
Tran leaning against his opponent.
Tran is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gaul is keeping busy.
Tran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Tran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tran is trying to break the clinch but Gaul is controlling him.
Tran wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tran wants to stall.
Knees to the body from Tran.
Tran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gaul drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Gaul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tran dodges the punch combination from Gaul.
#T3#
Gaul fails with a takedown attempt.
Tran is looking for a counter combo.
Gaul looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gaul shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tran defends it nicely.
Gaul darts in looking for a takedown but Tran gets double underhooks and turns Gaul into the cage.
Gaul is breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tran misses with a punch to the body.
Gaul drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tran gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tran looking to stall.
Tran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tran trying to control the position but instead, Gaul has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tran into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul tries to pull guard but Tran holds him up against the cage and eventually Gaul drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Tran dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tran closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gaul counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gaul.
Tran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gaul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gaul.
Gaul shoots in for a takedown but Tran shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Tran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Gaul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaul keeps the fight on the outside.
Tran fails with the takedown.
Gaul goes for a double leg but Tran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tran continues to drive forward.
Tran is looking to counter the offense by Gaul and move into the clinch.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anak Gaul.
Gaul throws a series of punches but Tran avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Gaul moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tran breaks from the clinch.
Anak Gaul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tran swats away the attempt to clinch by Gaul.#T2#
Gaul fails with a takedown attempt.
Anak Gaul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gaul shoots and misses #CL#
and Tran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaul is trying to stall.
#BC#
Tran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Tran scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tran is looking to take a break and control but Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tran looking to control but instead Gaul has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3#
Gaul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tran.
Gaul is refusing to be controlled, as Tran sits in half guard.
Tran takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Gaul is defending against the submission attempts here by Tran.
#SUB#
Tran is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES2#
Gaul manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tran keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tran trying to control the position but instead, Gaul has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tran into the cage.
Tran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tran can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anak Gaul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tran has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armando Tran!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Roach gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roach not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roach is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gaul sitting in guard here, content to control.
Roach pulls Gaul in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul controlling from the top position.
Roach wants to stand up but Gaul is controlling him. #T1#
Gaul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaul getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Gaul drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gaul has control of an arm but Roach manages to advance to Gaul's back!
Gaul turns into Roach and is now in his guard.
Roach wants to stand and escape but Gaul is having none of it.
Gaul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Roach looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roach is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB#
Roach had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gaul defends it easily.#SU2#
Roach is working an open guard so Gaul takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gaul throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Roach counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Gaul makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gaul looks to land a body kick but Roach moved away.#TD2#
Gaul shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roach manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Roach has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gaul is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3##TD2#
Gaul pulls guard effortlessly.
Gaul pulls Roach in close to prevent any damage.
Roach throws a big right hand that misses.
Roach loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roach accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roach with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roach chips away with some ground and pound.
Gaul wants to stand and escape but Roach is having none of it.
Gaul looks winded!
Roach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roach scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roach is looking to work some ground and pound but Gaul has wrist control.#SUB#
Roach postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gaul is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Roach, into his guard. #REVB##T4#
Gaul stops Roach from standing up. #SUB#
Roach looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roach has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anak Gaul will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Roach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaul.
#TD2#
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Gaul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roach sees it coming and defends easily.
Roach wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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Gaul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roach doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gaul.
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Gaul is looking to work some ground and pound but Roach has wrist control.
Anak Gaul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Roach is keeping the position.
Roach keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
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Roach throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gaul uses it to pass to side control.
Roach wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roach is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Roach is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gaul off and has taken his back!#ES2#
Roach has his opponent's back but Gaul is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Roach.
Roach tries to close the distance and clinch but Gaul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Gaul bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gaul is breathing heavily.
Gaul trying to control the position but Roach is working away.
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Gaul stands up.
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Roach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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Roach has his feet on Gaul's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Anak Gaul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Gaul moves in looking to clinch but Roach pushes him off.
Roach attempts a counter takedown but Gaul avoids it well and moves away.
Tristan Roach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Gaul shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Roach is trying to defend but Gaul finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gaul prevents Roach from standing back up.
Gaul prevents Roach from improving his position.
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Gaul is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Roach still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Roach has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anak Gaul 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
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Gaul bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Roach is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gaul off and has taken his back!
Gaul is covering up but some of the strikes from Roach are getting through and doing damage.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Roach has the hooks in. Gaul is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gaul keeps trying to improve his position.
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Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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Gaul is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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Roach is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gaul is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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Gaul might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Roach haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gaul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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Roach is really struggling to control Gaul but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gaul is still trying to improve position.
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Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of . Tristan Roach!
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