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Event:
VFC 87 Sergius vs McFaul
Date: Jun 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Gavin shoots in but Chipman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gavin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chipman throwing a counter right hand but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Gavin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chipman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gavin.
Barnabas Chipman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Gavin.
Gavin misses with a two punch combination.
Chipman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chipman misses with a body shot.
Chipman with a nice calf kick.
Chipman shoots in for a takedown but Gavin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chipman throws an off balance right hand
and Gavin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chipman thinking.
Chipman throws an overhand right that lands on Gavin's shoulder, as Gavin tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chipman misses the shot to the body.
Chipman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Gavin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chipman's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chipman trying to hold on to Gavin's head to control him but Gavin postures up.
#T1#
Gavin stalling.
Chipman gets full guard.
Gavin throwing strikes but missing.
Gavin throwing strikes from guard but Chipman blocks nicely. #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.
Chipman looking for a sweep. Not yet Chipman, not yet. #SUB#
Gavin is sitting in close to Chipman's body. Chipman has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gavin is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gavin is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Chipman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barnabas Chipman! |
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Event:
VFC 79 Dancer vs Aisland
Date: May 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Dustice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dustice wants it to stay on the feet.
Dustice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dustice circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Dustice rushes Gavin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dustice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gavin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Dustice breaks from the clinch.
Dustice misses with a combination
and Gavin counters with a three punch combo that has Dustice backing up. Dustice nods at Gavin to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dustice is fending him off so far but Gavin persists. Nope, Dustice circles away and we're back to standing.
Willie Dustice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Gavin.
Dustice leaves Gavin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gavin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1##CL#
Dustice rushes Gavin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Dustice has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Dustice manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dustice wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gavin drops back looking for a leg! Dustice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dustice manages to kick Gavin off! Gavin jumps back into Dustice's guard.
Gavin trying to control but Dustice is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dustice is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dustice's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Dustice is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Gavin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dustice pushing down on Gavin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gavin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dustice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dustice with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Gavin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dustice trying to control the action but Gavin is working from the bottom. #T3#
Gavin is looking to improve his position.
Dustice wants to take a breather but Gavin is having none of it.
Gavin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dustice.
Gavin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gavin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dustice is working away from the top position though.
Gavin trying to get back to full guard but Dustice takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dustice controlling from mount.
We've been informed that Gavin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dustice lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Dustice looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dustice trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Dustice 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#
Dustice needs to keep his hands up - Gavin had a free shot at his head there.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dustice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Dustice was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dustice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gavin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheers as Gavin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dustice doesn't seem phased though.
Dustice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Gavin tries to counter it with a takedown but Dustice pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gavin tries to land a front kick but Dustice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Dustice was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dustice stuffs the takedown attempt from Gavin. Gavin gets slowly back to his feet.
Dustice is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gavin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gavin is defended easily by Dustice.
Dustice swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Willie Dustice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Dustice misses with the combination.
Gavin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dustice with a body shot.
Gavin tries a head kick but it misses.
Dustice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?
Dustice throws a series of punches but Gavin moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Dustice as Gavin shoots in.
Willie Dustice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Gavin.
A lazy left from Dustice finds it's target.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Dustice was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gavin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dustice's waist but Dustice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gavin off to one side.
A big right from Gavin misses.
It looked like Dustice was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gavin.
Gavin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dustice sprawls well. Dustice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gavin gets slowly back to his feet.
Dustice is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gavin.#T2#
A punch combination from Dustice misses.
Gavin tries to clinch there but Dustice circles away.
Dustice throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gavin's waist but Gavin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dustice off to one side.
Dustice closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gavin is looking to clinch but Dustice is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Dustice tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dustice throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Dustice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gavin.
Gavin tries for a takedown but Dustice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dustice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Dustice misses its target.#T3#
Dustice stuffs the takedown attempt from Gavin. Gavin gets slowly back to his feet.
Dustice checks the leg kick.
Dustice is looking for a counter combo.
Gavin dodges the punch combination from Dustice.
Gavin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dustice stuffs the takedown.
Dustice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
#CL2#
Gavin clinches up against the cage.
Gavin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dustice walks away with a smile on his face. Gavin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Gavin misses with a body shot.
Gavin wants to clinch.
Dustice takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dustice fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gavin fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Dustice dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Gavin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dustice to the mat! Dustice manages to get full guard.
Dustice has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gavin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Dustice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jimmy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gavin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dustice sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gavin somewhat.
Dustice seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dustice throws a right and a left that Gavin avoids nicely.
Dustice misses with a body kick.
Dustice backing away here, and Gavin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Willie Dustice is winning the standup battle so far.
Gavin is looking to clinch. #T1#
Gavin throws a series of punches but Dustice avoids them all with ease.
Dustice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gavin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dustice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dustice fails to land with a series of punches.
Gavin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dustice defends well and Gavin ends up having to push Dustice into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Willie Dustice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Gavin.
Dustice throws a head kick but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin looks for a takedown but Dustice sprawls well.
Gavin lands a two punch combo.
#T2#
A combination from Gavin does no damage.
Dustice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gavin pinned against the cage. Gavin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Gavin tries to counter it with a takedown but Dustice pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dustice keeps the fight on the outside.
Gavin fails with a takedown attempt.
Gavin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dustice is looking to wear down Gavin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dustice cracks Gavin with a good jab.
Gavin closes the distance but Dustice moves to the side
and Dustice counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Dustice stuffs the takedown.
Gavin tries to land a leg kick but Dustice saw it coming and moves away.
Gavin looks to land a combination but Dustice avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dustice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Willie Dustice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dustice misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin tries a head kick but it misses.
Dustice misses with a two punch combination.
Dustice connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Gavin shoots in for a double leg but Dustice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gavin shoots in for a double leg but Dustice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gavin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gavin misses the shot to the body.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dustice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dustice appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gavin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dustice counters with a three punch combo that has Gavin backing up. Gavin nods at Dustice to acknowledge the strikes.
Dustice tries to bum rush Gavin with a series of wild strikes but Gavin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dustice moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGavin.
Dustice throws a series of punches but Gavin avoids them all with ease.
Gavin tries to clinch up
enabling Dustice to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Dustice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dustice 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Dustice! |
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Event:
VFC 68
Date: Apr 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Gavin leaves Wargas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gavin tries to counter with a clinch but Wargas shakes him off and moves away.
Gavin is looking to clinch.
Gavin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wargas tries to avoid it but Gavin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wargas to the ground. Wargas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gavin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wargas as he jumps to the side.
Gavin moves to clinch but Wargas breaks away #TD#
and Wargas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wargas.
Gavin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wargas manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Gavin pushes Wargas off looking to stand but Wargas dives back in and keeps control.
Wargas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wargas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Gavin has hold of Wargas's hands but Wargas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wargas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wargas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wargas is keen to just control but Gavin is a slippery customer.
Gavin wants to control but Wargas is keeping busy.
Wargas 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.
Wargas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gavin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wargas wants to take a breather but Gavin is having none of it.
Gavin keeping hold of Wargas's head, controlling as best he can.
Wargas is thwarting Gavin's attempts to control the position.
Gavin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wargas scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Gavin is defending against the submission attempts here by Wargas.
Wargas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Wargas is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gavin is looking to control Wargas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gavin avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Wargas is trying to work for a kimura but Gavin is defending well.
Wargas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Wargas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gavin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wargas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Wargas is looking to take a break and control but Gavin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wargas lands a nice short elbow.
Gavin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gavin.
Wargas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Wargas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gavin 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.
Wargas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gavin's guard.
Wargas is trying to control. Gavin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gavin is trying to maintain the position but Wargas is very close to passing his half guard.
Wargas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Gavin is refusing to be controlled, as Wargas sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gavin wants to get back to full guard but Wargas has mounted him!
Wargas is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gavin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wargas with a couple of short strikes.
Gavin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Wargas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wargas lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Parkerdarker Wargas dominated that round.
That's time! Wargas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gavin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gavin enables Wargas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gavin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wargas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gavin trying to keep a closed guard but Wargas is proving a slippery customer.
Wargas stands up over Gavin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wargas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wargas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gavin is trying to control the position but Wargas postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin keeping moving, preventing Wargas from controlling successfully.
Wargas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gavin trying to control here.
Wargas controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wargas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wargas working the head and body with strikes.
Wargas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?
Gavin wants to control but Wargas is keeping busy.
Gavin is looking to improve his position.
Gavin wants to control but Wargas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wargas lands a nice short elbow.
Gavin wants to control but Wargas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gavin is defending against the submission attempts here by Wargas.
#T2#
Wargas lands with a punch from half guard.
Gavin is not content to let Wargas control the position.
Gavin tries to kick Wargas off but Wargas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wargas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gavin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gavin is trying to get back to full guard.
Gavin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wargas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Wargas is trying to work for a kimura but Gavin is defending well.
#T3#
Wargas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gavin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wargas lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Wargas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gavin is looking to control Wargas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gavin avoid being mounted?
Wargas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gavin tries to roll over but Wargas keeps him under control.
Wargas slips a nice elbow through Gavin's hands, connecting with Gavin's forehead.#T4#
Wargas trying to control the action but Gavin is working from the bottom.
Wargas prevents Gavin from improving his position.
Wargas is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Gavin manages to get to full guard.
Wargas working some strikes from top position.
Wargas pushing down on Gavin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wargas trying to control the action but Gavin is working from the bottom.
Gavin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wargas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wargas is nestled in close to Gavin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Wargas is looking for a kimura but Gavin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wargas to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Parkerdarker Wargas dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gavin tries for a takedown but Wargas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Wargas stuffs the takedown.
Wargas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gavin closes the distance and clinches up with Wargas, looking for a takedown. Gavin pushes Wargas against the cage but Wargas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parkerdarker Wargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Gavin.
Gavin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wargas's waist but Wargas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gavin off to one side. #CL2#
Gavin closes the distance and pushes Wargas back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Wargas.
#TD#
Wargas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gavin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!#TD#
Wargas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Wargas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gavin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Wargas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gavin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Wargas lands a few punches from side control.
Gavin pushes Wargas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wargas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gavin tries to bench press Wargas off him but Wargas keeps the position.
Wargas advances to full mount.
Gavin is trying desperately to improve position.
Wargas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gavin is looking to escape. #T2#
Wargas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gavin hang on?
Wargas unloading with bombs!
Wargas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wargas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wargas lands a couple of good shots and Gavin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Wargas working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Wargas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gavin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gavin for a finish.
Wargas scores with strikes from the back.
#T3##SUB#
Gavin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wargas's arms. #SUB#
Wargas is persistently looking for the submission but Gavin is defending it well.
Gavin rolls, trying to escape but Wargas keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Wargas is looking for the choke from the back position but Gavin is controlling his hands well.
Wargas has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gavin's body.
Wargas tries to get the hooks in deep but Gavin pushed the leg off. #T4#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Wargas. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Parkerdarker Wargas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on Gavin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Wargas is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Gavin taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Wargas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Parkerdarker Wargas! |
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Event:
VFC 57 Karockas vs Barr
Date: Mar 31, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Silva throwing shots but Gavin is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva is trying to control. Gavin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gavin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Silva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gavin hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gavin is looking to get to half guard.
Gavin wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Silva working for a submission but Gavin is keeping him at bay.
Silva blocks Gavin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Silva has hold of Gavin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gavin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Silva looking to secure an arm triangle but Gavin defends it well. #T2##SUB#
Silva is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Gavin is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerson Silva! |
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Event:
VFC 48 Get in the Cage
Date: Mar 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Wargas misses with a takedown attempt - Gavin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Wargas clinches up with Gavin and pushes him back against the cage.
Wargas looking for a takedown.
Wargas is pressed up against the cage. Gavin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wargas down to the mat. Wargas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wargas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Wargas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gavin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wargas is in Gavin's guard.
Gavin keeping moving, preventing Wargas from controlling successfully.
Wargas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wargas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wargas lands with a punch from half guard.
Gavin wants to stand back up but Wargas manages to pass into side control.
Wargas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1##SUB2#
Wargas tries for a kimura but Gavin is defending well.
Wargas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wargas cracks Gavin with a big right hand but Gavin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2#
Wargas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gavin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Wargas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gavin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gavin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Wargas grinds an elbow into Gavin's temple.
Wargas trying to control the position but Gavin is working away.
Gavin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#ES#
Gavin throws Wargas to one side and escapes!
Gavin shoots in looking for a takedown. Wargas tries to sprawl out of it but Gavin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wargas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gavin or perhaps it was just good defense by Wargas, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Gavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gavin has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Wargas misses.#TD2#
Wargas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gavin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wargas working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Wargas drops back looking for a leg! Gavin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gavin manages to kick Wargas off! Wargas jumps back into Gavin's guard.
Wargas wants to control from the top but Gavin keeps moving.
Gavin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gavin tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Gavin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wargas passes Gavin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wargas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Wargas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gavin defends it well.
Gavin is refusing to be controlled, as Wargas sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wargas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gavin trying to hold on to Wargas's head to control him but Wargas postures up.
#SUB2#
Gavin is defending against the submission attempts here by Wargas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Parkerdarker Wargas 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#
Gavin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wargas tries to avoid it but Gavin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wargas to the ground. Wargas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gavin lands with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wargas.
Wargas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Gavin. No joy for Wargas on that attempt.
Wargas misses with a takedown attempt
and Gavin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jimmy Gavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parkerdarker Wargas.
Wargas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin shoots in for a double leg but Wargas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gavin thows a leg kick but Wargas checks it #TD2#
and Wargas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wargas is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wargas pushing down on Gavin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gavin keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gavin trying to hold on to Wargas's head to control him but Wargas postures up.
Gavin tries to get to full guard but Wargas has control of the leg.
Gavin controlling the position well.
Wargas prevents Gavin from improving his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Wargas is working for a kimura but Gavin is defending it quite comfortably.
Wargas is pressing down on Gavin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gavin is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Wargas.
Wargas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gavin trying to control from the bottom.
Gavin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Parkerdarker Wargas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gavin wants to control but Wargas is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Wargas is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Gavin is trying to maintain the position but Wargas is very close to passing his half guard.
Gavin wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Wargas is looking for a kimura but Gavin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wargas to get the leverage.
Wargas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gavin is in trouble now - Wargas has advanced to mount!
Wargas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gavin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wargas landing strikes from the mount and Gavin is in trouble! #T4#
Gavin is squirming around, avoiding Wargas's attempts to control the action.
Wargas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB2#
Wargas has isolated one of Gavin's arms. Gavin looking to fight him off but Wargas twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Parkerdarker Wargas! |
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Event:
VFC 28 Sunday School
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Snake leaves Gavin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Snake has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gavin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Snake.
Gavin doesn't manage to clinch there - Snake circles away.
Gavin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Snake is looking to counter the offense by Gavin and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin shoots in but Snake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
David Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Gavin.
Gavin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Gavin tries to get set, Snake tries to push him back and clinch up but Gavin manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snake quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gavin.
Snake seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gavin or perhaps it was just good defense by Snake, which made it look bad. #CL#
Snake closes the distance and clinches.
Snake slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Snake gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T2#
Gavin is trying to break free.
Snake is working for takedown but Gavin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gavin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snake displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gavin up against the cage.#TD#
Snake lands a takedown into guard.
Gavin controls Snake momentarily but Snake frees himself. #T3#
Gavin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Snake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gavin wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Gavin working for a triangle but Snake defends it easily.
Snake with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been informed that Gavin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Snake sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gavin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake keeps Gavin at a distance using the push kick.
Snake shoots for a double leg takedown but Gavin sprawls well. He's pushed Snake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gavin wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Snake dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Snake swats away the attempt to clinch by Gavin.
Snake tries to counter with a takedown but Gavin is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gavin is defended easily by Snake.
Gavin wants to clinch but Snake slips to the side#TD#
and Snake counters with a shoot takedown. Gavin fights it but they end up in guard.
Snake is standing up over Gavin. Gavin looks to escape but Snake dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin is looking for a sweep.
Gavin prevents Snake from moving into mount. #T1#
Gavin tries to bench press Snake off him but Snake keeps the position.
Snake takes a little break here. Gavin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gavin can't do much from the bottom here.
Snake tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gavin's legs.
Snake takes a little break here. Gavin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Snake's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snake seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gavin for as long as he can get away with.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gavin throws a head kick but Snake moves out of range.
Gavin tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
so Snake counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Snake content to stall in guard here.
Gavin working a defensive guard here.
Gavin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Snake is stalling in the full guard.
Snake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Gavin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snake defends well.
Snake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake is pushing down on Gavin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gavin is fighting to maintain full guard but Snake has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Snake dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gavin tries for a takedown but Snake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Snake with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gavin tries a head kick but it misses.
Snake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gavin.
Gavin shoots for a double leg takedown but Snake sprawls well. He's pushed Gavin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
David Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Gavin.
Gavin misses with a takedown attempt - Snake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Snake seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snake scores with a spinning back kick!
Gavin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snake checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Gavin has a takedown stuffed.
Snake feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Snake throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gavin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snake is fending him off so far but Gavin persists. Nope, Snake circles away and we're back to standing.
Gavin tries for a takedown but Snake circles away easily#CL#
and Snake moves into the clinch.
Snake pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gavin prevents the takedown attempt.
David Snake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Gavin fails to pull guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Snake.
Snake gets underhooks to prevent Gavin's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Snake gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gavin pushes Snake off but Snake dives into side control.
Snake is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gavin wants to control but Snake postures up.#T3#
Snake staying calm.
Gavin can't do much from the bottom here.
Gavin is trying to improve his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Snake just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gavin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gavin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Snake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snake 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Snake! |
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Event:
VFC 14 The Test
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Bean.
Bean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Bean has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Bean on the inside.
Bean blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Bean.
Bean scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bean stops a takedown attempt from Gavin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bean gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bean is stalling here.
#T1#
Gavin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bean just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rowan Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Gavin.
Bean tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing Bean back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bean.
Bean misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin has had enough of the clinch but Bean keeps him there for the moment.
Bean misses with a punch on the inside.
Bean throws a punch but it's blocked by Gavin.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bean - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bean working aggressively here.
Bean misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gavin prevents a body shot from Bean.
Gavin taking a breather.
Bean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Bean misses with some punches.
Bean definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bean just leaning against Gavin, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Bean.
Bean misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bean lands with a light punch inside.
Bean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gavin's elbow.
Gavin tries to circle away but Bean has him pinned against the cage.
Bean displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gavin up against the cage.
Gavin is trying to pull guard but Bean turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gavin misses with a knee strike.
Bean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gavin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bean avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Bean scores with a hook to the body.
Bean has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
Gavin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bean throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gavin prevents a body shot from Bean.
Bean misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gavin prevents a body shot from Bean.
Bean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gavin's elbow.
Bean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gavin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bean to keep the fight standing.
Bean lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Bean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bean scores with a shot to the side of Gavin's head.
Bean misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bean.
Gavin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bean avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bean taking a breather.
Bean lands a nice uppercut.
Bean scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bean lands a right hand.
Bean stalling in the clinch.
Gavin goes for a takedown attempt but Bean pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rowan Bean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Gavin.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bean.#CL#
Bean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gavin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bean to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Bean 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Bean misses the target.
Gavin darts in looking for a takedown but Bean gets double underhooks and turns Gavin into the cage.
Bean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?
Bean swats away the attempt to clinch by Gavin.
Bean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gavin misses with the combination.
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gavin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gavin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean cracks a nice hook into Gavin's ribs.
Gavin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bean lands an overhand right.
Gavin moves in looking to clinch but Bean pushes him off.#CL#
Bean rushes Gavin and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
The referee calls for Bean to work.
Bean scores with a shot to the side of Gavin's head.
Bean lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Gavin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bean smiles and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Gavin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gavin.
Rowan Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Gavin.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Bean rushes Gavin and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Bean throws a head punch that misses.
Bean stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gavin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bean can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Bean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Bean lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin is looking to break free of the clinch but Bean has double underhooks.
Gavin tries to break the clinch but Bean is controlling the position.
Gavin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bean has him pressed against the cage.
Gavin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bean just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bean lands a body punch. #T3#
Gavin is looking to break free of the clinch but Bean has double underhooks.
A short left from Bean.
Bean can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Bean throws a punch but it's blocked by Gavin.
Nice body punch from Bean - that landed with a thud.
Bean keeps control of Gavin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gavin working hard to break the clinch.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
Bean stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bean lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bean scores with a shoulder strike.
Bean lands a hook that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Bean lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Bean - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T4#
Bean misses with a body punch.
Gavin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Bean fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Bean.
Rowan Bean has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Bean.
Gavin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gavin is trying to pull guard but Bean turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bean is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bean leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bean has Gavin pushed against the cage.
Bean seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Bean dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gavin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bean misses the shot to the body.
Jimmy Gavin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gavin slips a jab from Bean.
Gavin fails with a takedown attempt.
Gavin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rowan Bean is winning the standup battle so far.
Bean throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bean scores with a jab. Gavin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bean with a jab.
Gavin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bean.
Bean throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bean misses the target.
Bean throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin shoots for a double leg takedown but Bean sprawls well. He's pushed Gavin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gavin is looking to clinch.
Gavin shoots for a double leg takedown but Bean sprawls well. He's pushed Gavin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rowan Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Gavin.
Bean takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Bean jabs at Gavin's body.
Bean connects with a jab.
Gavin moves in looking to clinch but Bean pushes him off.
Bean looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bean throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gavin is defended easily by Bean.#T2#
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin flicks out a counter leg kick but Bean steps away.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bean wants it to stay on the feet.
Gavin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bean lands a nice shot that snaps Gavin's head back.
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!
Bean misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin darts in trying to clinch
and Bean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bean misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin slips under a jab.#T3#
A big right from Bean misses. #CL#
Bean drives through and clinches with Gavin against the cage.
Bean stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gavin prevents a body shot from Bean.
Bean lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bean.
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bean lands a right hand.
Bean cracks Gavin with a nice body shot.
Gavin stalling in the clinch but Bean improves position.
Gavin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gavin is trying to break free.
Rowan Bean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Bean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Bean has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
A head punch on the inside from Bean fails to land.
Bean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bean is leaning against Gavin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bean tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bean scores with a shot to the side of Gavin's head.
Bean tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jimmy Gavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rowan Bean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bean 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rowan Bean! |
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Event:
VFC 6 Extinction Event
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Balls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gavin tries to counter with a clinch but Balls shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Balls instigates a clinch.
Balls missing with knees to the body.
Gavin wants to take the fight to the mat but Balls manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Balls unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gavin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Balls.
Gavin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Balls comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Balls using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gavin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Balls is leaning against Gavin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Balls - that landed with a thud.
Gavin trying to land knees to the body.
Balls lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Jimmy Gavin has been cut.
Balls gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gavin.
Gavin is trying to pull guard but Balls turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hellson Balls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Gavin.
Balls is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gavin is defending well for now.
Gavin is trying to pull guard but Balls turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Balls lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Gavin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gavin is looking for a takedown.
Balls connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gavin's face.
Balls lands a nice knee to the body.
Balls comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Balls tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gavin's elbow.
Balls misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Balls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balls.
Balls lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gavin.
Balls lands an elbow inside that Gavin shrugs off.
Balls lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Balls scores with a knee to the head.
Gavin takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin takes an elbow to the temple.
Balls lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Jimmy Gavin's cut even more.#T2#
Balls throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Balls's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Balls crunches a lovely knee into Gavin's ribcage.
Gavin avoids a wild elbow strike from Balls.
A knee to the head by Balls.
Balls with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Balls just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gavin's brow.
Gavin avoiding damage as Balls throws knees to the body.
Gavin tries to break the clinch but Balls is controlling the position.
Balls lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gavin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Balls walks away with a smile on his face. Gavin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Balls tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hellson Balls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Balls has Gavin up against the cage in a clinch.
Balls looking to throw knees to the head but Gavin is blocking nicely.
Balls misses with a body punch.
Balls tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Gavin managing to block the knees to the body from Balls.
Balls doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Balls gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Balls misses with a punch on the inside.
Gavin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Balls lands a nice shot to the body.
Balls throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Balls.
Balls doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin is trying to pull guard but Balls has him pressed against the cage.
Balls lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gavin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Balls scores a nice knee to the body.
Gavin looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Balls.
Balls tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing Balls back against the cage.
Balls lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Balls crunches a lovely knee into Gavin's ribcage.#T4#
Balls using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balls gets underhooks to prevent Gavin's takedown attempt.
Balls lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Balls.
Balls connects with a knee to the head.
Balls working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Balls.
Gavin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Balls using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gavin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Balls tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Balls lands with a light punch inside.
Balls tries to land a knee to the head but Gavin blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Gavin has picked Balls up - he's going for a ride! Gavin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Balls actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Balls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hellson Balls dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Gavin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Balls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Gavin moves out of range as Balls strikes.#CL#
Balls closes the distance and clinches.
Gavin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Balls just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hellson Balls has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Balls has Gavin pressed against the cage, preventing Gavin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Balls with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gavin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gavin blocks an elbow strike.
Balls throws a head punch that misses.
Balls is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?
Balls digs a right hand into Gavin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gavin's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin is trying to maintain a safe position but Balls gets an underhook and turns Gavin into the cage.
Balls landing knees to the body.
Gavin is breathing heavily.
Balls with a knee to the head.
Balls presses Gavin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Balls throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gavin blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Balls lands an uppercut.
Balls misses with a punch to the body.
Balls misses with a body punch.
Gavin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Balls.
Balls struggles to land a body shot inside as Gavin controls his hands.
Balls with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Balls lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Balls lands a knee to the head.
Balls doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balls trying to land knees to the body.
Gavin jumps guard but Balls stands there with Gavin around his waist. Gavin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hellson Balls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Gavin.
Balls gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Balls fails to land.
Balls swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Balls swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin tries to pull guard but Balls holds him up against the cage and eventually Gavin drops back down to his feet.
Balls lands a damaging elbow.
Balls with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Balls.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin tries to pull guard but Balls holds him up against the cage and eventually Gavin drops back down to his feet.
Balls missing with knees to the body.
Balls tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing Balls back against the cage.
Gavin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Balls lands a good knee to the midsection. Gavin won't want to take too many of those.
Balls creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gavin's defenses.
Balls throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gavin blocks it with crossed arms.
Gavin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Balls just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Balls lands a right hand.
Balls tries to land a knee to the head but Gavin blocks with his arms.
Balls lands an elbow inside that Gavin shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Balls.
#CUT#The cut above Jimmy Gavin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Balls with a knee to the head.
Balls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balls missing with knees to the body.
Balls tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gavin stalling in the clinch but Balls improves position.
Balls unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Balls throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Balls.
Gavin tries for a takedown but Balls manages to get underhooks.
Balls missing with knees to the body.
Balls is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balls managing to block the knees to the body from Gavin.
Gavin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Balls working aggressively here.
Balls misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Balls misses with the head strike.
Balls is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gavin is defending well for now.
Gavin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balls misses with a body punch.
Balls tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Balls fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balls tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gavin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Balls defends it well.
Balls tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hellson Balls dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Gavin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Balls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gavin throws a counter combo.
Gavin doesn't manage to clinch there - Balls circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Balls misses its target.
Balls misses with a hook. Gavin ducked under it nicely.
Gavin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Balls throws a head kick that misses.
Balls avoids the head kick by Gavin.
#TD2#
Gavin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Balls actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Balls has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gavin. Oh but Balls has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gavin goes limp - he's gone! Balls jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hellson Balls! |
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Event:
VFC 2 The New Years Brawl
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Gavin tries to move into range but Nikolov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nikolov digs a good hook to Gavin's body.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nikolov throws a jab when Gavin was well out of range.
Gavin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nikolov defends well and Gavin ends up having to push Nikolov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nikolov.
Nikolov trying to stall but Gavin improves his position.
A short body shot lands from Nikolov as the two fighters clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gavin as Nikolov tries to tie him up.
Nikolov is looking to control Gavin's arms but Gavin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nikolov has his back to the cage.
Nikolov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolov can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Nikolov avoiding damage as Gavin throws knees to the body.
Nikolov misses with the head strike.
Gavin tries to pull guard but Nikolov holds him up against the cage and eventually Gavin drops back down to his feet.
Nikolov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Nikolov is looking to control Gavin's arms but Gavin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nikolov has his back to the cage.
Good body shot from Nikolov.
Gavin misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolov tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin tries to pull guard but Nikolov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Gavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nikolov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gavin jumps guard but Nikolov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gavin jumps guard but Nikolov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nikolov effectively controlling the action here.
Nikolov tries a body shot but Gavin blocks it.
Nikolov gets underhooks to prevent Gavin's takedown attempt.
Nikolov slows down the pace here.
Nikolov looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikolov is looking to control Gavin's arms but Gavin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nikolov has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emil Nikolov.
Nikolov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikolov.
Gavin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gavin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nikolov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gavin doesn't manage to clinch there - Nikolov circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Nikolov misses.
Gavin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nikolov sprawls well. Nikolov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gavin gets slowly back to his feet.
Gavin fails with the takedown
and Nikolov counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Nikolov misses with a few strikes there.
Gavin takes one to the chin there.
Nikolov sizes up Gavin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gavin wants to clinch.
Gavin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nikolov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gavin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nikolov just misses with a punch to the body.
Emil Nikolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Nikolov. Beautiful body shot.
Gavin is breathing heavily.
Gavin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nikolov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin fails with the takedown
and Nikolov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Gavin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nikolov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gavin rather than just go for the knockout.
Gavin shoots in looking for a takedown but Nikolov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gavin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nikolov cracks Gavin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nikolov sizes up Gavin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Gavin has been cut.
Gavin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC2#Gavin is rocked!
Nikolov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Gavin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikolov lands a nice hook to Gavin's body. Gavin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gavin seems to have got his legs back now.
Gavin slips a jab and a cross from Nikolov.
Gavin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gavin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nikolov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nikolov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nikolov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nikolov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gavin finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Nikolov's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Gavin falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emil Nikolov! |
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