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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 8
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Gonzales fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakura.
Gonzales throws a leg kick
and Sakura counters with a two punch combo.
Sakura slips a jab from Gonzales.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzales misses with a shot to the body
and Sakura counters with a body kick that stops Gonzales in his tracks momentarily.
Gonzales throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Sakura to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzales throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzales thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sakura if he has to take too many more of those.
Gonzales misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Gonzales pushes Sakura up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakura can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzales controls the action.
Sakura working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Gonzales.
Gonzales unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sakura lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gonzales.
Gonzales lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Gonzales.
Sakura looks winded!
Gonzales lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A frustrated look appears on Sakura's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Gonzales scores a nice knee to the body.
Gonzales cracks Sakura with a nice body shot.
Gonzales lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakura takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sakura takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gonzales lands with a short shot to the head.
Gonzales using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gonzales lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gonzales works on Sakura's body with a couple of short punches.
Sakura wants to get back to striking at distance but Gonzales won't allow it.
Sakura takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gonzales really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sakura.#TD#
Gonzales has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sakura regains guard immediately. #SU#
Gonzales stands up from Sakura's guard - Gonzales perhaps looking for a knockout.
A nice leg kick from Gonzales, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T2#
A clash of legs there as Sakura blocks the low kick.
Gonzales walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sakura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sakura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gonzales gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakura pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gonzales back to the cage. Sakura follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gonzales throws a half hearted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Sakura's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sakura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzales doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonzales scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzales throws a body punch but Sakura moves out of range.
Sakura tries a head kick but it misses.
James Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gonzales has managed to clinch.
Sakura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Gonzales landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sakura can't break the clinch.
Gonzales looking to throw knees to the head but Sakura is blocking nicely.
Gonzales tries a knee to the head but Sakura blocks it.
Gonzales is working Sakura over against the cage.
Gonzales lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sakura takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Gonzales has Sakura pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gonzales pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sakura tumbling to the mat - Gonzales dives into Sakura's guard.#SU#
Gonzales gets to his feet. Sakura looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Sakura tries to keep at a distance but Gonzales has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Gonzales gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sakura regains guard.
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!#SUB2#
Sakura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Gonzales gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Gonzales throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sakura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gonzales shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab lands there for Gonzales.#CL#
Gonzales has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sakura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gonzales tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gonzales tries to land knees in the clinch but Sakura avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sakura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sakura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gonzales lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gonzales utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakura can't break the clinch.
Gonzales with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonzales connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakura's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Gonzales dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gonzales takes a swing at Sakura's ribcage but misses.
Sakura unleashes a big counter combination but Gonzales bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sakura scores with a spinning back kick!
Sakura moves out of range of the body kick.
Sakura feints the counter takedown.
Gonzales shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Gonzales moves into the clinch successfully.
Gonzales tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gonzales lands a shoulder strike.
Gonzales makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Gonzales.
Gonzales lands with a light punch inside.
Sakura wants to get back to striking at distance but Gonzales won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzales.
Gonzales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzales using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sakura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gonzales presses Sakura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James Gonzales has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sakura is breathing heavily.
Gonzales lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzales with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Sakura is rocked!#T1#
Gonzales gets through Sakura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sakura is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzales finish him?
Gonzales jerks Sakura's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Sakura drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Gonzales goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Gonzales because Sakura was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). James Gonzales!
A very excited looking James Gonzales made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 5
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Brooks forces Gonzales back against the cage and clinches.
Gonzales tries to work over Brooks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzales has Brooks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brooks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brooks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gonzales really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gonzales wants a takedown but no success here.
Brooks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonzales gets through Brooks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brooks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brooks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gonzales or not.
Brooks gets through Gonzales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brooks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gonzales misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brooks.
Gonzales scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Gonzales is rocked!
Brooks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oh Gonzales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brooks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzales.
Gonzales tries to land knees in the clinch but Brooks avoids the damage to the body.
Gonzales seems to have got his legs back now.
Brooks lands a left hand.
Brooks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brooks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.#T1#
Brooks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gonzales or not.
Brooks lands with a light punch inside.
Brooks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Brooks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Brooks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brooks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gonzales misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Brooks.
A right hand to the body from Brooks.
Brooks lands a nice shot to the body.
Brooks'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.
Brooks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonzales has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brooks lands a body shot.
Brooks lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brooks.#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Brooks.
Brooks stalling against the cage.
Gonzales throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzales is working for takedown but Brooks is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzales.
Brooks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right handed body shot lands from Brooks.
Brooks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Brooks.
Brooks pushes Gonzales back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Brooks.
Brooks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Brooks on the inside.
Brooks lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gonzales to his knees! Brooks keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pepper Brooks!
Pepper Brooks is the new featherweight champion!
Pepper Brooks took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Usually you pay double for that kind of action, Cotton.'. |
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Event:
300.FC FIGHT 2
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Gonzales jabs at Sakura's body.
Gonzales misses with a right hand
and Gonzales takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sakura checks a leg kick.
Gonzales misses with a body kick.
Sakura feints the counter takedown.
Sakura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonzales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Gonzales.#CL#
Gonzales instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sakura fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gonzales obliges.
Gonzales lands a knee to the head.
Gonzales scores with a shot to the side of Sakura's head.
Gonzales really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sakura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gonzales.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzales working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gonzales throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sakuras head.
A frustrated look appears on Sakura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzales.
Gonzales is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD#
Gonzales turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU#
Gonzales decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Gonzales clinches. #T1#
Knees to the body from Gonzales.
Gonzales putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sakura in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gonzales misses with a knee strike.
Gonzales putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sakura in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gonzales utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sakura looks winded!
Gonzales unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sakura lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sakura takes a shot to the head.
Gonzales digs a right hand into Sakura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sakura's gas tank.
Gonzales lands a knee to the body.
Sakura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Gonzales has Sakura pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gonzales pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sakura tumbling to the mat - Gonzales dives into Sakura's guard.
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!#SU#
Gonzales gets to his feet - Sakura follows without any prompting.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gonzales.#T2#
A good leg kick by Gonzales.
Gonzales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonzales misses with a low kick.
Sakura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gonzales.#CL#
Gonzales instigates a clinch.
Gonzales pushes Sakura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Gonzales.
Gonzales lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Gonzales has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sakura is trying to keep an underhook but Gonzales manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SU#
Gonzales decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Gonzales lands a nice hook to Sakura's body. Sakura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gonzales misses with a body shot.
Gonzales misses with a body shot.
Sakura is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gonzales throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzales takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Sakura blocks the low kick.#T3##CL#
Gonzales forces Sakura back against the cage and clinches.
Gonzales lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gonzales using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Gonzales.
A head punch on the inside from Sakura fails to land.
A short left from Gonzales.
Gonzales crunches a lovely knee into Sakura's ribcage.
Sakura takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gonzales lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gonzales lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakura won't want to take too many of those.
Gonzales lands a body shot 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!
Gonzales lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonzales lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sakura backwards.
Gonzales makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonzales landing knees to the body.
Gonzales lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sakura backwards.
Gonzales working Sakura over with knees to the body.
Gonzales lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Gonzales digs a right hand underneath Sakura's ribcage. Sakura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gonzales lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gonzales scores with a knee to the head.
Sakura wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gonzales lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sakura or not.
Gonzales lands a right hand.
Gonzales is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gonzales.
Gonzales works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gonzales lands a shot to the body.
Gonzales working Sakura over with knees to the body.
Gonzales scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gonzales utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gonzales scores with a knee to the head.
Sakura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gonzales pushes Sakura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Gonzales dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Sakura gets tackled into the cage by Gonzales. Gonzales maintains the clinch.
Sakura has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzales.
Gonzales using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sakura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gonzales blocking some punches.
Gonzales is working Sakura over against the cage.
Sakura misses with the head strike.
Gonzales lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sakura backwards.
Sakura wants to break free but Gonzales has control.
Sakura throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzales utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gonzales lands with a right to the head.
Gonzales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakura can do to turn this around?
Gonzales looking to throw knees to the head but Sakura is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakura tries to break the clinch but Gonzales is controlling the position.
Sakura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzales has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzales blocking some punches.
Gonzales scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Sakura is rocked!
Gonzales with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sakura is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzales finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzales pushes Sakura against the cage. Gonzales is working some dirty boxing. Gonzales pushes off with a quick right hook! Sakura goes down! Sakura tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gonzales moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Gonzales!
After winning the bout, James Gonzales thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Stewart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzales sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stewart somewhat.
Stewart shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonzales sprawls well. He's pushed Stewart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gonzales lands with a straight right. Stewart didn't see that one coming.
Stewart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzales is fending him off so far but Stewart persists. Nope, Gonzales circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart throws a hook but Gonzales avoids it easily.
Stewart tries to clinch there but Gonzales circles away.
Gonzales defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stewart.
Stewart takes one on the button.
Stewart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Gonzales has Stewart up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Gonzales has picked Stewart up - he's going for a ride! Gonzales dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart trying to control but Gonzales postures up.
#SU2#
Gonzales stands up from half guard.
Gonzales chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gonzales scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stewart doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Stewart defending well as Gonzales loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Stewart was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Both fighters circling a little - Gonzales finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab by Gonzales.#CUT2#It looks like Doug Stewart has been cut.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gonzales sprawls well. Gonzales wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Stewart is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Gonzales takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Gonzales turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gonzales manages to end up in side control.#SU2#
Gonzales stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gonzales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Gonzales chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James Gonzales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzales throws a body punch but Stewart moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzales lands a jab to Stewart's midsection.
Gonzales pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Stewart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Gonzales forces Stewart back against the cage and clinches.
Stewart jumps guard but Gonzales stands there with Stewart around his waist. Stewart gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Gonzales gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stewart regains guard.
#SU2#
Gonzales gets to his feet. Stewart looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Gonzales gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stewart regains guard.
#SU2#
Gonzales decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stewart, up you get!
Gonzales explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gonzales scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stewart in his tracks.
Gonzales scores with a body shot.
Stewart on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Gonzales clinches with his opponent.
Stewart drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gonzales gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Gonzales works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T3##SU2#
Gonzales decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stewart, up you get!
Stewart darts in looking for a takedown but Gonzales gets double underhooks and turns Stewart into the cage. #TD2#
Gonzales ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gonzales no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stewart wants to get up but he can't break Gonzales's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #ES2#
Gonzales is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gonzales landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#TD2#
Gonzales pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart is looking to stand up but Gonzales won't let him. #ES2#
Gonzales wriggles free and stands up.
Stewart steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gonzales. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales cracks Stewart with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stewart takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4##CL2#
Gonzales moves into range and clinches up with Stewart.#TD2#
Gonzales has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stewart regains guard immediately. #SU2#
Gonzales decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stewart, up you get!
Gonzales with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gonzales scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Gonzales has closed the distance and engaged Stewart in a clinch.
#TD2#
Gonzales tightens his grip and picks Stewart up, before dumping him to the ground. Stewart manages to land in guard.
Stewart throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SU2#
Gonzales stands and steps away. Stewart gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gonzales.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzales.
A punch lands to the side of Stewart 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gonzales with the inside leg kick.
Gonzales is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gonzales swats away the attempt to clinch by Stewart.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Gonzales dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Stewart's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gonzales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Gonzales throws a nice inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gonzales!
Gonzales lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Doug Stewart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzales. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Gonzales tries to get set, Stewart tries to push him back and clinch up but Gonzales manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Gonzales rushes Stewart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzales is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stewart is defending well for now.
Stewart tries to stall but Gonzales uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gonzales unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stewart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD2#
Stewart is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gonzales is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stewart to the mat. Stewart regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Stewart throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Stewart working for a triangle but Gonzales defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Gonzales decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1##CL2#
Stewart gets tackled into the cage by Gonzales. Gonzales maintains the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzales using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gonzales lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gonzales.
Gonzales crunches a lovely knee into Stewart's ribcage.#TD2#
Gonzales jumps guard.
#ES2#
Gonzales scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stewart sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A good leg kick by Gonzales.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart dives in for a single leg takedown but Gonzales sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gonzales. #TD2#
Gonzales jumps guard and drags Stewart to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gonzales can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
Gonzales uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stewart is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2##CL2#
Gonzales has managed to clinch.
Stewart tries to pull guard but Gonzales forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gonzales lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gonzales lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Gonzales gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SU2#
Stewart is working an open guard so Gonzales takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gonzales scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Gonzales takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Gonzales.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gonzales obliges.
Gonzales has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gonzales unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stewart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short left from Gonzales.
Gonzales working Stewart over with knees to the body.#T3##TD2#
Gonzales pulls Stewart into guard.
#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gonzales manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Stewart will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gonzales lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Gonzales lands with a light punch inside.
Gonzales unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Gonzales has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stewart uses from the top position.
Stewart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzales is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Gonzales is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Gonzales lands a knee to the body.
#TD2#
Stewart is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gonzales is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stewart to the mat. Stewart regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Gonzales decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stewart, up you get!
Gonzales delivers a nice body kick.
Stewart takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Gonzales stuffs the takedown attempt from Stewart. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Gonzales there.
Gonzales dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzales lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stewart takes a step back to recover.
Gonzales throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Gonzales instigates a clinch.
Gonzales lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Gonzales lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stewart has one foot on Gonzales's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzales throws a front kick that sends Stewart stumbling back into the cage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stewart crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gonzales - the referee stops the clock and Stewart gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gonzales. Stewart manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gonzales lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Gonzales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doug Stewart's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stewart walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gonzales.
Stewart moves out of range as Gonzales strikes.
Stewart takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Gonzales fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stewart, pushing him back against the cage.
Gonzales lands a nice knee to the body.
Gonzales putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stewart in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gonzales is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gonzales utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gonzales lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonzales lands a nice knee to the body. #TD2#
Gonzales successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gonzales manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Gonzales has picked Stewart up - he's going for a ride! Gonzales dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Gonzales escapes and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Stewart.
Gonzales throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart tries to counter by clinching up but Gonzales breaks away and moves out of range.
James Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Stewart blocks the low kick.
Stewart appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stewart dives in and grabs Gonzales's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gonzales pushes down on Stewart's head and hops out.
Gonzales only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gonzales digs a good body shot into Stewart's ribs.
Gonzales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzales throws a leg kick which misses Stewart's front leg but catches the back leg as Stewart tries to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gonzales. Stewart shrugs it off though.
Gonzales misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stewart throws a series of punches but Gonzales avoids them all with ease.
Gonzales looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Stewart misses with the combination.
The crowd cheers as Gonzales lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stewart doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Gonzales with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gonzales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick lands for Gonzales.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzales lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzales fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gonzales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Gonzales getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Gonzales.
Gonzales is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stewart is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick there by Gonzales.
Gonzales fakes the leg kick and cracks Stewart in the body.
Gonzales scores with a sloppy right hand. Stewart should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Gonzales moves into the clinch.#T3##TD2#
Gonzales gets control of Stewart's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gonzales will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gonzales wants to stand up but Stewart is controlling him.
Stewart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzales is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stewart is controlling him.
Stewart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gonzales's guard.
Stewart takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#ES2#
Gonzales has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stewart is on him like a limpet, forcing Gonzales back against the cage.
Gonzales lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards. #TD2#
Gonzales pulls Stewart into guard.
#T4#
Stewart wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.
Stewart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzales is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Gonzales pushes Stewart off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Stewart gets tackled into the cage by Gonzales. Gonzales maintains the clinch.
Stewart tries to pull guard but Gonzales forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stewart tries to pull guard but Gonzales won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Gonzales works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU2#
Gonzales stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A slapping leg kick lands for Gonzales.
Crunch! Gonzales slams his shin into Stewart's torso.
Doug Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Gonzales is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzales is looking to slow Stewart down with leg kicks.
Gonzales lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Gonzales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzales 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Gonzales! |
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