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Event:
CWC 294 - Wangler vs Galanos
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 24 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nielsen enables Gelfen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nielsen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (0) Nielsen
Gelfen stays in close to Nielsen's body and controls the position.
Gelfen preventing the sweep.
Gelfen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen pulls Gelfen in close to his closed guard and prevents Gelfen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gelfen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nielsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Nielsen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gelfen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (2) Nielsen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nielsen drops back looking for a leg! Gelfen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gelfen manages to kick Nielsen off! Nielsen jumps back into Gelfen's guard.
Gelfen keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gelfen has control of Nielsen's left arm, preventing Nielsen from doing any damage.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Gelfen keeps moving.
Gelfen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gelfen trying to keep a closed guard but Nielsen is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Gelfen is keeping the position.
Gelfen pulls Nielsen in close to prevent any damage.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gelfen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Nielsen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gelfen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gelfen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gelfen! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gelfen (6) vs (2) Nielsen#T3#
Nielsen tries to improve position but can't.
Gelfen working away.#SUB#
Gelfen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nielsen has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Gelfen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nielsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4##SUB#
Gelfen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nielsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nielsen is trying to get back to half guard.
Nielsen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gelfen is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gelfen (8) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen is looking to improve his position but Gelfen isn't that keen on the idea.
Nielsen keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Gelfen wants to control the pace but Nielsen is squirming around nicely.
Gelfen controlling from the full mount.
Nielsen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gelfen controlling the pace.
Nielsen trying to control here.
Nielsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gelfen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gelfen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gelfen (8) vs (6) Nielsen#T6#
Gelfen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nielsen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (8) vs (9) Nielsen
Gelfen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gelfen trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
Gelfen is looking to improve his position.
Gelfen is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gelfen defends it well. #T7#
Gelfen is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
Gelfen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gelfen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gelfen.
Nielsen looking to sit in guard and control but Gelfen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (10) vs (9) Nielsen#SUB#
Nielsen wants to reverse the position here. Gelfen has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Nielsen is forced to tap! Nielsen looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Eddie Gelfen!
Post fight, Eddie Gelfen took to the microphone: 'Cheers to CWC and all my opponents over the years. It's been a great career! '. |
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Event:
CWC 293 - MacGowan vs Schultz
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gelfen but Gelfen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gelfen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrov circles away.#TD#
Gelfen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gelfen (4) vs (0) Petrov
Gelfen advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gelfen (6) vs (0) Petrov
Gelfen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petrov is looking to escape.
Gelfen controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gelfen controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Petrov is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelfen controlling his opponent.
Petrov is squirming around, avoiding Gelfen's attempts to control the action.
Petrov is looking to get to half guard.
Gelfen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T2#
Petrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petrov stops Gelfen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Petrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gelfen tries to take his opponent's back but Petrov turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (6) vs (2) Petrov #T3#
Gelfen working a defensive guard but Petrov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (6) vs (5) Petrov
Petrov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gelfen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petrov 's best efforts.
Gelfen is staying active underneath Petrov , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gelfen wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Gelfen gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Gelfen is looking for a triangle but Petrov pushes his legs off easily.
Gelfen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gelfen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.
Gelfen looking for a sweep. Not yet Gelfen, not yet.
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gelfen is keeping the position for now.
Gelfen looking to control.
Gelfen managing to control the position. #T5#
Gelfen is looking to sweep but instead, Petrov has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a kimura but Gelfen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petrov to get the leverage.
Petrov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (6) vs (8) Petrov
Gelfen wants to control but Petrov is having none of it.
Gelfen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Petrov trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Gelfen tries to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
Gelfen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Petrov controlling the pace for now.
Petrov prevents Gelfen from getting the reversal.
Petrov is looking to work his way around to Gelfen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T7#
Petrov trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Petrov prevents Gelfen from getting the reversal.
Petrov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petrov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gelfen is looking to escape.
Petrov controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Gelfen tries to lock up and control but Petrov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gelfen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Petrov tries to control but Gelfen wriggling away.
Petrov controlling his opponent.
Gelfen tries to lock up and control but Petrov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petrov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petrov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T9#
Petrov keeps trying to improve his position.
Gelfen tries to hold on but Petrov postures up.
Petrov trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Gelfen is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrov has a good base and remains in mount.#T10##SUB2#
Petrov is working for a guillotine from mount but Gelfen frees his head quite easily.
Gelfen is trying desperately to improve position.
Gelfen is working hard here to advance position.
Petrov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T11#
Petrov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gelfen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gelfen tries to hold on but Petrov postures up.
Petrov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Petrov avoids the attempt from Gelfen to control.
Petrov trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Gelfen can't escape the position.
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gelfen tries to reverse the position but Petrov maintains control.#T13#
Petrov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gelfen is looking to escape.
Gelfen wants to control but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gelfen is looking to escape. #T14#
Petrov prevents Gelfen from getting the reversal.
Petrov controlling from mount.
Gelfen gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gelfen controlling the position well.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gelfen keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov wins on points by 8 to 6. |
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Event:
CWC 292
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lo looks for a takedown but Gelfen sprawls well.#CL#
Gelfen gets a clinch.
Lo tries for a takedown but Gelfen manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Gelfen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (0) Lo
Gelfen stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but Lo defending well.
Lo regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Gelfen wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Gelfen advances to half guard.
Lo trying to control here.
Gelfen wants to take a breather but Lo is having none of it.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but Lo defending well. #T2#
Lo wants to control but Gelfen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lo is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Gelfen is looking for a kimura here.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but Lo defending well.
Gelfen is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Gelfen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gelfen is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lo is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Gelfen is working for a kimura but Lo is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Gelfen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gelfen trying to advance position but Lo counters by regaining guard. #T5#
Lo keeping full guard, as Gelfen tries to pass.
Gelfen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lo holds on and takes a little breather.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gelfen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gelfen stays in close to Lo's body and controls the position.
Lo wants to hit a sweep here but Gelfen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lo there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (5) vs (0) Lo
Gelfen controlling his opponent. #T7#
Lo tries to reverse the position but Gelfen maintains control.
Gelfen tries to control but Lo wriggling away.
Gelfen wants to take Lo's back here but Lo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T8#
Gelfen content just to control the position here.
Gelfen wants to control the pace but Lo is squirming around nicely.
Lo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lo is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
Lo is staying active underneath Gelfen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Gelfen seems content to control.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but Lo defending well.
Gelfen controlling the action here. #T10#
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Lo gets back to full guard.
Gelfen looking to pass the guard.
Lo trying to keep a closed guard but Gelfen is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Gelfen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gelfen is fighting to break Lo's control of his arms but Lo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gelfen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lo is trying to keep Gelfen in close.
#T12#
Lo keeping full guard, as Gelfen tries to pass.
Gelfen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lo keeping full guard, as Gelfen tries to pass.
Gelfen is working hard here to advance position.
Gelfen stopping the sweep attempt from Lo.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Lo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T13#
Gelfen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Gelfen trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Gelfen looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (5) vs (2) Lo
Gelfen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lo is now in half guard.
Gelfen wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
#T14#
Lo moves into full mount! Gelfen won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (5) vs (5) Lo
Gelfen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gelfen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (5) vs (8) Lo
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gelfen tries to control Lo's body but Lo pushes him off. Gelfen squirms to his side and now Lo has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gelfen (5) vs (11) Lo
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 11 to 5. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Helsinki
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 19 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hirsch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hirsch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gelfen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gelfen is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Hirsch is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gelfen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hirsch to the mat. Hirsch regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (0) vs (2) Gelfen
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Gelfen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hirsch trying to control the position here.
Hirsch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hirsch looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gelfen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gelfen is trying to control the action in half guard but Hirsch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gelfen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hirsch is trying to control but can't.
Hirsch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hirsch is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Hirsch is trying to maintain the position but Gelfen is very close to passing his half guard.
Hirsch preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelfen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Gelfen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hirsch tries to roll over but Gelfen keeps him under control.#T3#
Hirsch is staying active underneath Gelfen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.
Gelfen controlling the action here.
Gelfen is continuing to stall.#T4#
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.
Hirsch won't allow Gelfen to pass to mount.
Hirsch wants to control but Gelfen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hirsch moves into full guard.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully. #T5#
Hirsch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (2) Gelfen
Hirsch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gelfen wants to control but Hirsch passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (2) Gelfen
You can see the frustration on Gelfen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Gelfen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hirsch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hirsch trying to control the action but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gelfen tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Gelfen's face as Hirsch controls the position.
Gelfen tries to improve position but can't.
Hirsch controls the position.
Gelfen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hirsch is pressing down on Gelfen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gelfen is holding on for now. #T7#
Hirsch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gelfen is looking for a sweep. Hirsch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gelfen has his hands clasped together around Hirsch's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gelfen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Gelfen is keeping the position.
Hirsch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gelfen's guard.
Gelfen is not content to let Hirsch control the position.
Gelfen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hirsch slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Gelfen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch pushes down on Gelfen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gelfen trying to control from the bottom.
Gelfen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Gelfen trying to control from the bottom.
Hirsch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hirsch'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.#T11#
Gelfen tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Hirsch seems content to control.
Gelfen tries to roll over but Hirsch keeps him under control.
Hirsch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Gelfen tries to roll over but Hirsch keeps him under control.
Gelfen wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy.
#T13#
Well, if Hirsch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard.
Hirsch wants to pass to mount but Gelfen is defending the position.
Gelfen is trying to get back to full guard.
Gelfen trying to get back to full guard but Hirsch takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (8) vs (2) Gelfen#T14#
Hirsch avoids the attempt from Gelfen to control.
Gelfen has given up his back. Will we see Hirsch going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (11) vs (2) Gelfen
Hirsch trying to control.
Hirsch has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gelfen is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
A very excited looking Harry Hirsch 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:
CWC 290 - New York
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Camara. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gelfen (0) vs (4) Camara
Gelfen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gelfen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gelfen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camara is working away from the top position though.
Gelfen is looking to get back to full guard here but Camara has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (0) vs (7) Camara
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara tries to advance position but instead Gelfen slips a leg back in to half guard.
Gelfen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Camara passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gelfen is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Camara seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara wants to free his trapped foot but Gelfen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gelfen is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB#
Gelfen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Camara passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (0) vs (10) Camara
Gelfen can't escape the position.
Camara pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gelfen reaches up to try and control the position but Camara seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gelfen rolls and tries to escape and now Camara has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gelfen (0) vs (13) Camara#T3#
Camara trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Camara keeps control of the position as Gelfen tries to break free.
Camara trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gelfen doesn't escape.
Camara is hanging on to Gelfen's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Camara trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Camara controls the position.
Camara keeps control of the position as Gelfen tries to break free.
Gelfen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Camara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gelfen is looking to escape.
Gelfen tries to hold on but Camara postures up.#T5#
Camara trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Gelfen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gelfen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Camara trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Gelfen is trying desperately to improve position.
Gelfen tries to control the position but Camara now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gelfen (0) vs (16) Camara
Camara gets his hands free as Gelfen looks to control.
Gelfen is trying to break free.
#T7#
Gelfen is working hard here to advance position.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Camara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Camara wants to control but Gelfen is keeping busy.
Camara keeps control of the position as Gelfen tries to break free.
Camara controls the action.
Gelfen staying busy and making it hard for Camara to control. #T8#
Gelfen is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Camara is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gelfen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Camara biding his time, looking for the opening.
Let's hope that Camara has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T9#
Gelfen breaks Camara's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (16) Camara
Gelfen is pushing down on Camara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camara is fighting to maintain full guard but Gelfen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Camara gets back to full guard.
Gelfen pushes down on Camara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Camara gets full guard.
Gelfen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Camara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camara controls Gelfen momentarily but Gelfen frees himself.
Gelfen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Camara working a defensive guard here.
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Gelfen is really struggling to control Camara but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T12#
Camara keeping full guard, as Gelfen tries to pass.
Gelfen trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Gelfen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Camara working a defensive guard here.
Gelfen trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom. #T13#
Camara working a defensive guard here.
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gelfen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Gelfen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Camara's guard.
Camara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gelfen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gelfen'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 16 to 2.
Abubakar Camara is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Abubakar Camara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 289 - Los Angeles
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 7 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gelfen closes the distance and pushes Hozdic back into the cage.
Hozdic is trying to drag Gelfen to the mat but Gelfen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Gelfen decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelfen is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
Gelfen is looking to sweep but instead, Hozdic has passed into half guard.
Gelfen is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hozdic is taking a breather. Gelfen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Gelfen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gelfen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hozdic escapes and throws Gelfen's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (3) vs (0) Gelfen
Gelfen is being controlled here.
Gelfen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gelfen won't allow Hozdic to pass to mount. #T2#
Hozdic controlling the action here.
Gelfen wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
Gelfen trying to control but Hozdic postures up.
Gelfen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Gelfen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hozdic passes into half guard.
#T3#
Hozdic trying to control the pace.
Hozdic trying to mount his opponent but Gelfen defends it.
Hozdic is trying to control. Gelfen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gelfen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hozdic is working away from the top position though.
Gelfen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hozdic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hozdic's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hozdic (3) vs (4) Gelfen#T4#
Gelfen keeps control of the position as Hozdic tries to break free.
Good control from Gelfen.
Gelfen controlling well, preventing Hozdic from escaping the position.
Gelfen trying to control.#T5#
Hozdic is in bad spot here.
Gelfen has good solid back control here.
Gelfen gets his hands free as Hozdic looks to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T6#
Gelfen keeps control of the position as Hozdic tries to break free.
Gelfen is trying to control but Hozdic is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Gelfen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hozdic is trying desperately to improve position.
Gelfen controlling from the full mount.
Gelfen tries to control but Hozdic wriggling away. #T7#
Hozdic wants to hold on but Gelfen pushes him away.
Gelfen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gelfen controlling his opponent.
Hozdic reaches up and holds on to Gelfen to control the position.#T8#
Hozdic working to try and regain half guard.
Gelfen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hozdic working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Gelfen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gelfen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gelfen fails to advance to Hozdic's back. #T10#
Hozdic tries to hold on but Gelfen postures up.
Gelfen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gelfen controlling from the full mount.
Hozdic looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#T11#
Gelfen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hozdic to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (3) vs (7) Gelfen
Gelfen has good solid back control here.
Hozdic tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Gelfen is looking for a choke. Hozdic gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Hozdic manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (5) vs (7) Gelfen#T12#
Hozdic stopping the sweep attempt from Gelfen.
Hozdic trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hozdic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gelfen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hozdic manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (5) vs (9) Gelfen#T13#
Hozdic is pulling down on Gelfen's head. It's preventing any offense from Gelfen, at least for the moment.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hozdic holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Gelfen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T14#
Gelfen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now.
Gelfen trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Hozdic is trying to control the position but Gelfen postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic controlling the position.
Hozdic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (7) vs (9) Gelfen
And that's the end of the fight!
Gelfen wins on points by 9 to 7.
Eddie Gelfen is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Eddie Gelfen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Dragan Hozdic spoke after the fight, saying 'To be the man, you gotta beat the man.'. |
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Event:
CWC 288
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 24 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gelfen shoots in and gets a takedown into Bok's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (0) vs (2) Gelfen
Gelfen won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Bok pulls Gelfen in to control the position.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Bok seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Gelfen has gone for a leg lock! Bok slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gelfen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Gelfen
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gelfen is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gelfen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bok defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gelfen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (4) Gelfen#T1#
Bok being controlled here, momentarily.
Bok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gelfen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gelfen trying to control from half guard but Bok is working away. #T2#
Bok wants to improve his position but Gelfen is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gelfen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gelfen wants to pass the guard but Bok is defending well.
Gelfen keeps trying to improve his position.
Bok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gelfen is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Bok is looking for a sweep. Gelfen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gelfen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gelfen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bok tries to roll over but Gelfen keeps him under control.
Bok gets full guard.#T4#
Bok 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.
Gelfen slips nicely into half guard.
Bok tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gelfen has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (2) vs (7) Gelfen
Gelfen tries to control but Bok wriggling away.
Bok is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gelfen wants to take Bok's back but he can't do it this time.
Gelfen controlling from mount.
Bok sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bok tries to roll over but Gelfen keeps him under control.
Gelfen wants to take a breather but Bok is having none of it. #T6#
Gelfen wants to pass to mount but Bok is defending the position.
Bok is not content to let Gelfen control the position.
Gelfen wants to pass the guard but Bok is defending well.
Gelfen is keen to just control but Bok is a slippery customer.
Bok is looking to get back to full guard here but Gelfen has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (2) vs (10) Gelfen
Gelfen moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (2) vs (12) Gelfen#T7##SUB2#
Gelfen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bok is surviving well by controlling Gelfen's body position as best he can.
Bok is looking to improve his position but Gelfen isn't that keen on the idea.
Gelfen controlling his opponent.
Bok is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gelfen wants to control the pace but Bok is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Gelfen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bok haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bok wants to hold on but Gelfen pushes him away.
Gelfen forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bok (2) vs (15) Gelfen
Bok trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Gelfen goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Bok escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (15) Gelfen
Bok moves into full mount! Gelfen won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (7) vs (15) Gelfen#T9#
Gelfen has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bok (10) vs (15) Gelfen
Gelfen staying busy and making it hard for Bok to control. #SUB#
Gelfen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bok's arms.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Bok is looking for the choke from the back position but Gelfen is controlling his hands well. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Gelfen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Bok patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gelfen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bok has good solid back control here.
Gelfen tries to escape but Bok has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bok has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gelfen's body.
#SUB#
Bok is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T11#
Gelfen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura but Gelfen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bok to get the leverage.
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard.
Gelfen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gelfen trying to control the position.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Gelfen is retaining full guard. #T12#
Bok trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gelfen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (10) vs (17) Gelfen
Bok keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Gelfen is looking to advance position but Bok has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (14) vs (17) Gelfen
Bok tries to control but Gelfen wriggling away. #T13#
Bok prevents Gelfen from getting the reversal.
Bok looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gelfen is looking to escape.
Gelfen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bok wants to control the pace but Gelfen is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Gelfen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bok wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gelfen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bok is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gelfen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gelfen is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gelfen wins on points by 17 to 14.
In his post fight interview, Eddie Gelfen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 287 - Amsterdam
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 22 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gelfen or perhaps it was just good defense by Coe, which made it look bad.
Gelfen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gelfen or perhaps it was just good defense by Coe, which made it look bad.
Gelfen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coe but Coe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Coe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gelfen defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Gelfen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Gelfen gets caught flat footed, as Coe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gelfen (0) vs (2) Coe
Coe trying to control but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
Coe won't allow Gelfen to sweep him here.
Gelfen keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen looking for a sweep. Not yet Gelfen, not yet. #SUB2#
Coe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gelfen looking for a sweep. Not yet Gelfen, not yet.
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gelfen is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Coe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gelfen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coe has managed to get both his arms back between Gelfen's legs - danger averted.
Coe wants to control from the top but Gelfen keeps moving.
Gelfen working a defensive guard here.
Gelfen keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Gelfen can't keep his opponent in guard - Coe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Coe passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (0) vs (5) Coe
Gelfen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Coe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard.
Coe wants to free his trapped foot but Gelfen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Coe is taking a breather. Gelfen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gelfen is positioning himself well to prevent Coe advancing to mount.
Gelfen is trying to maintain the position but Coe is very close to passing his half guard.
Coe wants to free his trapped foot but Gelfen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Coe wants to control but Gelfen is keeping him busy.
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in Far-Q Fight Club inform me that Coe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Coe seems to be working for a kimura but Gelfen defends the submission attempt.
Gelfen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Gelfen wants to control but Coe is keeping busy.
Coe trying to pass the guard but Gelfen defending well. #SUB#
Gelfen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gelfen! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (0) vs (8) Coe
Coe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gelfen is looking to escape. #T5#
Coe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gelfen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gelfen regains half guard.#SUB2#
Coe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Coe is pressing down on Gelfen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gelfen is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Coe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gelfen defends it well. #T6##SUB#
Gelfen actively working from the bottom here.
Gelfen is holding on to half guard well.
Gelfen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coe's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gelfen (4) vs (8) Coe
You can see the frustration on Coe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Gelfen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gelfen controlling well, preventing Coe from escaping the position.
Gelfen tries to get the hooks in deep but Coe pushed the leg off. #T7#
Gelfen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gelfen doesn't have the hooks in and Coe manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (4) vs (10) Coe
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gelfen is keeping the position for now.
Coe trying to control but Gelfen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gelfen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Coe frees his head nicely. Oh but Gelfen has switched to an armbar! Coe is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Eddie Gelfen!
After the fight, Eddie Gelfen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 286 UK
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Fray Tormenta!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gelfen. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gelfen (4) vs (0) Tormenta
Tormenta is not content to let Gelfen control the position.
Tormenta can't do much from the bottom here.
Tormenta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tormenta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gelfen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tormenta is just riding it out for now. Gelfen eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tormenta is trying to maintain the position but Gelfen is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Tormenta is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gelfen jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (7) vs (0) Tormenta
Tormenta is trying to get back to half guard.
Tormenta is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Tormenta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tormenta tries to buck Gelfen off but Gelfen is having none of it.#T2#
Tormenta stops Gelfen from passing to mount.
Tormenta tries to bench press Gelfen off him but Gelfen keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Gelfen working away.
Gelfen trying to control the position but Tormenta is working away.
Tormenta wants to control but Gelfen postures up.
Gelfen taking a breather here. #T3#
Tormenta wants to control but Gelfen postures up.#SUB#
Gelfen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tormenta rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gelfen's guard! Nice work there by Tormenta! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (7) vs (2) Tormenta
Tormenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gelfen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gelfen wants to sweep but no luck.
Tormenta wants to pass the guard but Gelfen is keeping the position.
Gelfen controls Tormenta momentarily but Tormenta frees himself. #SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Gelfen looking for a sweep. Not yet Gelfen, not yet.
Tormenta's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Tormenta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tormenta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gelfen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tormenta is one step ahead there. #T5#
Gelfen keeping moving, preventing Tormenta from controlling successfully.
Tormenta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tormenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Gelfen is retaining full guard.
Gelfen trying to keep a closed guard but Tormenta is proving a slippery customer.
Tormenta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tormenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Gelfen is retaining full guard.
Tormenta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gelfen's guard. #T6#
Gelfen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gelfen 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tormenta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gelfen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gelfen has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (9) vs (2) Tormenta
Gelfen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tormenta has control of Gelfen's left arm, preventing Gelfen from doing any damage.
Tormenta tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tormenta isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gelfen stacks Tormenta on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gelfen! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (12) vs (2) Tormenta
Tormenta can't do much from the bottom here.
Tormenta tries to bench press Gelfen off him but Gelfen keeps the position.
Tormenta wants to control but Gelfen postures up.
Tormenta is looking for a sweep.
Tormenta wants to control but Gelfen postures up.#T8#
Gelfen trying to control the position but Tormenta is working away.
Tormenta tries to bench press Gelfen off him but Gelfen keeps the position.
Tormenta sneaks back into half guard.
Tormenta keeping control of the position.
Gelfen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Tormenta is not content to let Gelfen control the position.
Tormenta desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tormenta wants to get back to full guard.
Tormenta regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Gelfen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tormenta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gelfen has managed to get both his arms back between Tormenta's legs - danger averted.
Tormenta working a defensive guard but Gelfen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (15) vs (2) Tormenta#T10#
Gelfen trying to control the position but Tormenta is working away.
Tormenta is looking for a sweep.
Gelfen controls the position.#T11#
Tormenta is looking to regain half guard here but Gelfen keeps moving and retains side control.
Gelfen advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gelfen (17) vs (2) Tormenta
Tormenta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tormenta is trying to escape the mount.
Tormenta sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gelfen is trying to control the action in half guard but Tormenta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gelfen is taking a breather. Tormenta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gelfen trying to control from half guard but Tormenta is working away.
Gelfen prevents Tormenta from improving his position.#T12#
Gelfen wants to pass to mount but Tormenta is defending the position. #SUB2#
Tormenta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gelfen pulls his head out easily.
Tormenta is not content to let Gelfen control the position.
Tormenta wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Gelfen wants to free his trapped foot but Tormenta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tormenta trying to control but Gelfen postures up.
Gelfen trying to control from half guard but Tormenta is working away.
Gelfen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tormenta is trying to maintain the position but Gelfen is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gelfen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tormenta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gelfen. #T14#
Tormenta tries to roll over but Gelfen keeps him under control.
Gelfen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tormenta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tormenta wants to get back to full guard.
Gelfen wants to free his trapped foot but Tormenta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tormenta is concentrating on defense, preventing Gelfen from advancing position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gelfen in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gelfen takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
After the fight, Eddie Gelfen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 284 LV
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 21 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gelfen clinches with his opponent.
Gelfen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dominguez pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Gelfen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez is controlling Gelfen's trapped leg to prevent Gelfen from advancing to side control.
Dominguez trying to control but Gelfen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez is controlling Gelfen's trapped leg to prevent Gelfen from advancing to side control.
Well, if Gelfen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Dominguez is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gelfen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dominguez defends it well.
Dominguez is controlling Gelfen's trapped leg to prevent Gelfen from advancing to side control.
Dominguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gelfen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gelfen won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gelfen has gone for a leg lock! Dominguez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gelfen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (2) Dominguez
Gelfen keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gelfen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gelfen trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Gelfen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dominguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Gelfen is keeping the position.
Dominguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (2) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez happy to just control the position for now.
Dominguez looking to control but instead Gelfen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T5#
Dominguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gelfen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dominguez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gelfen actively working from the bottom here.
Gelfen gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Dominguez trying to control but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
Dominguez forces his way into half guard.
Gelfen tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Dominguez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gelfen moves into full guard.
Dominguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gelfen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Gelfen is retaining full guard.
Dominguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gelfen wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Gelfen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gelfen 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.#T9##SUB#
Gelfen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dominguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dominguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gelfen looking to control.
Gelfen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (4) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dominguez is trying to hold Gelfen in close to prevent damage but Gelfen has managed to pass into half guard.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Gelfen is controlling well.
#T10#
Gelfen controlling the action here.
Dominguez wants to control the action here but instead Gelfen manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (7) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez regains half guard.
Dominguez is refusing to be controlled, as Gelfen sits in half guard.
Dominguez is looking to control Gelfen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dominguez avoid being mounted?#T11#
Dominguez is not content to let Gelfen control the position.
Gelfen prevents Dominguez from improving his position.
Gelfen is trying to control. Dominguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Gelfen seems content to control.
Dominguez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dominguez is not content to let Gelfen control the position.#T12#
Dominguez trying to control but Gelfen postures up.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but Dominguez defending well.
Gelfen stalling away here and it's allowed Dominguez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dominguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gelfen is one step ahead there. #T13#
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelfen stopping the sweep attempt from Dominguez.
Dominguez has control of Gelfen's left arm, preventing Gelfen from doing any damage.
Dominguez wants to sweep here but Gelfen controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez managing to control the position. #T14#
Gelfen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gelfen stands and throws Dominguez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (10) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gelfen takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Eddie Gelfen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Pablo Dominguez spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CWC - 283
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gelfen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (0) Morgan
Gelfen prevents Morgan from improving his position.
Morgan wants to control but Gelfen is keeping busy.
Morgan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gelfen jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (5) vs (0) Morgan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen just content to control the position.
Morgan is trying to get back to half guard.
Morgan is trying to work for a sweep but Gelfen has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gelfen (7) vs (0) Morgan#T1#
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan tries to improve his position but instead Gelfen has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gelfen (10) vs (0) Morgan
Gelfen gets his hands free as Morgan looks to control.
Gelfen wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy.
Gelfen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Morgan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T2#
Gelfen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gelfen is not going to allow Morgan to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Gelfen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Morgan is defending well though. Gelfen let's go of the attempt for now.#T3#
Morgan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gelfen's guard. Nice work there by Morgan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (10) vs (2) Morgan
Morgan preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Gelfen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morgan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Gelfen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (12) vs (2) Morgan
Morgan has Gelfen pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelfen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Gelfen advances to half guard. #SUB#
Gelfen is trying to work for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.
Gelfen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morgan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Morgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gelfen pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB2#
Morgan looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gelfen passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (15) vs (2) Morgan
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gelfen tries to move to mount but Morgan blocks the move with his legs.
Gelfen trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan looking for a sweep but Gelfen has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gelfen (17) vs (2) Morgan#T6#
Morgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morgan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gelfen (20) vs (2) Morgan
Gelfen keeps control of the position as Morgan tries to break free.
Gelfen tries to keep control of the position but Morgan is staying busy.#T7#
Gelfen controls the position.
Gelfen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morgan for as long as he can get away with.
Morgan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Gelfen has control of the leg.
Gelfen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Morgan is trying to control but can't.
Morgan won't allow Gelfen to pass to mount.
Morgan is looking to control Gelfen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgan avoid being mounted?
Gelfen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gelfen prevents Morgan from improving his position.#T9##SUB#
Gelfen is looking for a kimura here.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.
Morgan regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Morgan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gelfen has passed into half guard!
Morgan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gelfen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gelfen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T10##SUB2#
Gelfen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gelfen has managed to get both his arms back between Morgan's legs - danger averted.
Morgan wants to control but Gelfen passes easily into half guard.
Gelfen is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gelfen wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gelfen wants to advance to full mount but Morgan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T11#
Gelfen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Morgan working for a triangle but Gelfen defends it easily.
Gelfen postures up.
Gelfen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morgan trying to control the position.
#T12#
Gelfen trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Gelfen trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Gelfen looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (20) vs (4) Morgan
Gelfen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Gelfen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (22) vs (4) Morgan
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.
Morgan is trying to control but Gelfen passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (25) vs (4) Morgan
Morgan is trying to escape the position but Gelfen is controlling the position.
Morgan tries to bench press Gelfen off him but Gelfen keeps the position.
Morgan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (25) vs (6) Morgan
Gelfen tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.#T14#
Morgan trying to control from Gelfen's half guard. Gelfen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gelfen trying to keep a closed guard but Morgan is proving a slippery customer.
Morgan is pushing down on Gelfen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gelfen is fighting to maintain full guard but Morgan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morgan wants to take a breather but Gelfen is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Morgan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gelfen is just riding it out for now. Morgan eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gelfen takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
Eddie Gelfen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gelfen gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lo (0) vs (4) Gelfen
Lo isn't going anywhere.
Gelfen controls the position.
Gelfen trying to control the position but Lo is working away.
Lo tries to buck Gelfen off but Gelfen is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working. #T1#
Gelfen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gelfen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Gelfen wants to free his trapped foot but Lo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lo is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Lo won't allow Gelfen to pass to mount.
Lo is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelfen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lo keeping full guard, as Gelfen tries to pass.
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo controlling the position.#T3#
Gelfen wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Lo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gelfen stands and throws Lo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (7) Gelfen
The referee asks Gelfen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gelfen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gelfen's best efforts.#T4##SUB2#
Gelfen is working for a kimura but Lo is defending it quite comfortably.
Gelfen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gelfen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Gelfen is keen to just control but Lo is a slippery customer.
Gelfen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lo's thigh. Lo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo controlling the position.
Gelfen looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (7) Gelfen#T6#
Gelfen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gelfen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lo is one step ahead there.
Lo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gelfen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Gelfen trying to control the position.
Gelfen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (9) Gelfen
Gelfen passes Lo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lo won't allow Gelfen to pass to mount.
Lo controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Lo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gelfen is working away from the top position though.
Lo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gelfen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gelfen is looking for a kimura here.
#T9#
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but Lo defending well.
Lo has a hand on Gelfen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gelfen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (2) vs (12) Gelfen
Gelfen avoids the attempt from Lo to control.
Lo is looking to improve his position but Gelfen isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Lo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gelfen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gelfen looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Gelfen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (4) vs (12) Gelfen
Gelfen trying to keep a closed guard but Lo is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Lo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gelfen wants to sweep but no luck.
Gelfen working a defensive guard here.
Gelfen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Gelfen looking for a guillotine here but Lo defends easily.
#T12#
Gelfen 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.
Lo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gelfen is trying to get back to full guard.
Lo is looking to advance position but Gelfen won't allow it. #T13#
Gelfen is trying to get back to full guard.
Gelfen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gelfen looking for submissions off his back.
Gelfen tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.#T14#
Lo is thwarting Gelfen's attempts to control the position.
Gelfen is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gelfen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lo passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (7) vs (12) Gelfen
And that's the end of the fight!
Gelfen wins on points by 12 to 7.
A very excited looking Eddie Gelfen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CWC 272
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gelfen moves into the clinch.
Gelfen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bolivar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bolivar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bolivar can't get the takedown.
Gelfen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bolivar.
Eddie Gelfen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bolivar.
Gelfen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bolivar after a bit of a struggle.
Gelfen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bolivar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gelfen wants a takedown.
#TD#
Gelfen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bolivar can't fight it off and eventually Gelfen manages to take the fight to the floor. Bolivar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (0) Bolivar
Gelfen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (2) Bolivar
Still in half guard, Bolivar seems content to control.#T1#
Gelfen trying to control but Bolivar postures up.
Gelfen is staying active underneath Bolivar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gelfen tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg.
Bolivar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bolivar prevents Gelfen from improving his position.
Bolivar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gelfen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bolivar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Bolivar is controlling the pace.
Gelfen trying to control but Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar prevents Gelfen from improving his position.
Gelfen is working hard here to advance position.
Gelfen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gelfen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (4) vs (2) Bolivar
Gelfen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolivar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Bolivar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolivar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gelfen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (4) vs (4) Bolivar#SUB#
Bolivar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bolivar stands and throws Gelfen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (4) vs (7) Bolivar
You can see the frustration on Gelfen's face as Bolivar controls the position. #T4#
Gelfen is looking for a sweep.
Bolivar controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bolivar is trying to get an arm triangle but Gelfen is defending well.
Gelfen is looking to regain half guard here but Bolivar keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Bolivar wants to control but Gelfen is keeping him busy.
Gelfen is trying to get back to half guard.
Gelfen is being controlled here.
Gelfen is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Gelfen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Gelfen can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bolivar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gelfen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bolivar wants to control but Gelfen is keeping him busy.
Bolivar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gelfen is letting Bolivar control him for a moment. #T7#
Gelfen struggling a bit here.
Gelfen is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Bolivar laying and praying for a moment but Gelfen takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gelfen trying to control but Bolivar postures up.
#T8#
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
Gelfen is looking to improve his position.
Bolivar wants to control but Gelfen is keeping him busy.
Bolivar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions off his back.
Bolivar wants to control but Gelfen is keeping him busy. #T9#
Bolivar controlling the action here.#SUB#
Gelfen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bolivar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gelfen sees it coming and defends easily.
Gelfen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bolivar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bolivar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gelfen (8) vs (7) Bolivar
Bolivar breaks Gelfen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (8) vs (9) Bolivar
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Gelfen keeps moving.
Gelfen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10##SUB#
Bolivar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gelfen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolivar has managed to get both his arms back between Gelfen's legs - danger averted.
Gelfen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolivar controls the pace.
Gelfen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gelfen looking to control.
Bolivar stands and throws Gelfen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (8) vs (12) Bolivar
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Gelfen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Gelfen manages to get back to half guard.
Bolivar controlling the action here.
Bolivar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gelfen trying to control here.
#T12##SUB2#
Bolivar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bolivar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gelfen tries to roll over but Bolivar keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bolivar is working for a submission of some sort.
Gelfen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gelfen.#T13#
Bolivar stays in close to Gelfen's body and controls the position.
Bolivar pushing down on Gelfen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gelfen is staying active underneath Bolivar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gelfen is looking for a sweep. Bolivar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gelfen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gelfen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gelfen is trying to control the position but Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Bolivar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bolivar trying to control but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
Bolivar advances to half guard.
Bolivar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bolivar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gelfen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolivar not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolivar wins on points by 12 to 8.
Johnny Bolivar very nearly forgot to thank Iraqi Steroids, Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CWC 267
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Cedric Simard!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gelfen gets a double leg takedown into Simard's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (0) Simard
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Simard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gelfen wants to pass the guard but Simard is keeping the position.
Simard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Simard has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (5) vs (0) Simard
Gelfen is looking to take a break and control but Simard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Gelfen staying calm.#T2##SUB#
Gelfen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gelfen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Simard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gelfen's guard! Nice work there by Simard! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (5) vs (2) Simard
Gelfen 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.#T3#
Gelfen is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Gelfen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gelfen controls Simard momentarily but Simard frees himself. #T4#
Simard content to stall in guard here.
Simard wants to control from the top but Gelfen keeps moving.
Gelfen is trying to keep Simard in close.
Simard controlling from the top position.
Gelfen controlling the position.#T5#
Simard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gelfen is pulling down on Simard's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gelfen is trying to keep Simard in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Simard preventing the sweep.
Gelfen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gelfen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simard stopping the sweep attempt from Gelfen.
Gelfen wants to hit a sweep here but Simard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gelfen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (5) vs (5) Simard
Gelfen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Simard controlling from mount.
Gelfen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard but Simard has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (5) vs (8) Simard
Gelfen can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Gelfen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gelfen is concentrating on defense, preventing Simard from advancing position.
Gelfen gets back to full guard.
Simard trying to control but Gelfen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gelfen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gelfen managing to control the position. #T9##SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gelfen 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.
Gelfen working a defensive guard here.
Gelfen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10##SUB#
Gelfen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simard postures up.
Gelfen is pulling down on Simard's head. It's preventing any offense from Simard, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Gelfen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Simard frees his head nicely. Oh but Gelfen has switched to an armbar! Simard is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Eddie Gelfen!
Eddie Gelfen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 256
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Pripyat has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Pripyat pulls guard successfully.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Gelfen passes Pripyat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gelfen trying to control from half guard but Pripyat is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pripyat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pripyat trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gelfen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pripyat to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gelfen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pripyat pulls down on the head and he's put Gelfen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Karelin Pripyat! |
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Event:
CWC 247
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Jack Blood!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gelfen slaps away a takedown attempt from Blood, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blood leaves Gelfen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gelfen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Blood shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gelfen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gelfen (0) vs (2) Blood
Gelfen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Dragon Broken Rhythm Arts (HQ) 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Blood has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Blood engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gelfen can't keep his opponent in guard - Blood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood wants to pass to mount but Gelfen is defending the position.
Blood looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##SUB2#
Blood is looking for a kimura here.
Blood is controlling the pace.
Gelfen wants to improve his position but Blood is controlling well.
Blood trying to control the action but Gelfen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Blood is looking for a kimura but Gelfen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blood to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Blood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gelfen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard.
Blood content to control rather than advance.
Blood is looking to take a break and control but Gelfen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Gelfen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blood pulls his head out easily.
Blood passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gelfen! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (0) vs (5) Blood#T3#
Blood wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Blood wants to control the pace but Gelfen is squirming around nicely.
Blood controlling the pace for now.
Gelfen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Blood has hold of Gelfen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gelfen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gelfen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Gelfen is working hard here to advance position.
Gelfen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Blood moves into full mount! Gelfen won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (0) vs (8) Blood
Gelfen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blood trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it. #T5#
Gelfen stops Blood from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gelfen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blood trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Blood working for a guillotine from mount but Gelfen is in no mood to give up.
Gelfen is trying to escape the mount.
#T6##SUB2#
Blood goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gelfen turns into him and now he's in Blood's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (8) Blood
Gelfen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blood has control of Gelfen's left arm, preventing Gelfen from doing any damage.
Gelfen trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom. #T7#
Gelfen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gelfen is looking to pass into half guard but Blood pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Blood is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (10) Blood
Blood's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blood wants to control from the top but Gelfen keeps moving. #SUB#
Gelfen looking for a guillotine here but Blood defends easily.
Blood preventing the sweep. #T8#
Gelfen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blood controls the pace.
Blood's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blood passes Gelfen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blood is keen to just control but Gelfen is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Blood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gelfen defends it well. #T9#
Blood is trying to control the action in half guard but Gelfen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gelfen trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Blood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gelfen sees it coming and defends easily.
Blood is looking to advance position but Gelfen won't allow it.
Gelfen is not content to let Blood control the position.#SUB#
Gelfen actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Gelfen manages to get to full guard.
Blood slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gelfen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blood passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (2) vs (13) Blood
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Blood swings around for an armbar but Gelfen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Blood's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (4) vs (13) Blood#T11#
Gelfen wants to pass the guard but Blood is keeping the position.
Blood has Gelfen pulled in close to control his posture.
Gelfen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Blood is staying active underneath Gelfen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blood is pressing down on Gelfen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T12#
Blood keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Blood is pulling down on Gelfen's head to control his posture.
Gelfen pushes down on Blood's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T13#
Blood is not content to let Gelfen control the position.
Blood trying to control but Gelfen postures up.
Blood is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T14##SUB#
Gelfen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Blood defend it? Gelfen steps over the head and cranks it - Blood is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gelfen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Gelfen!
In his post fight interview, Eddie Gelfen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 239
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gelfen scores with a takedown into Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Gelfen
Silva Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gelfen is one step ahead there.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Gelfen tries to pass.
Gelfen controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gelfen wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gelfen keeps trying to improve his position.
Gelfen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gelfen looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Gelfen stopping the sweep attempt from Silva Jr.
Gelfen tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
Gelfen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gelfen sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (2) Gelfen
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Gelfen.
Gelfen can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard but Silva Jr has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (2) Gelfen
Silva Jr trying to control the position but Gelfen is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Gelfen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gelfen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Silva Jr is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (7) vs (2) Gelfen
Gelfen is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Gelfen regains half guard.
Gelfen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva Jr is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Gelfen is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gelfen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Silva Jr pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (10) vs (2) Gelfen
Silva Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva Jr trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Gelfen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T6#
Gelfen wants to improve his position but Silva Jr is controlling well.
Silva Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Gelfen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gelfen wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy.
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard but Silva Jr has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (13) vs (2) Gelfen
We've been hearing good reports from Silva Jr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Silva Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva Jr content just to control the position here.
Gelfen tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Silva Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Silva Jr goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gelfen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (13) vs (4) Gelfen
Gelfen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gelfen postures up.
#T9#
Gelfen is looking to advance position but Silva Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva Jr (17) vs (4) Gelfen
Gelfen is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Gelfen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva Jr wants to control the pace but Gelfen is squirming around nicely.
Gelfen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gelfen tries to roll over but Silva Jr keeps him under control.#T10#
Silva Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gelfen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gelfen keeps working.
Gelfen is trying to get back to full guard.
Gelfen trying to control from the bottom.
Gelfen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Silva Jr is staying active.
Gelfen wants to improve his position but Silva Jr is controlling well.
#T11#
Gelfen is not content to let Silva Jr control the position.
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard.
Gelfen trying to hold on to Silva Jr's head to control him but Silva Jr postures up.
#SUB2#
Gelfen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gelfen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Silva Jr has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (20) vs (4) Gelfen#T12#
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gelfen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (20) vs (6) Gelfen
Gelfen content to stall in guard here.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully. #T13#
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva Jr wants to control the position but Gelfen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gelfen is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr manages to get to full guard.
Silva Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gelfen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (22) vs (6) Gelfen#T14#
Gelfen is looking to sweep but instead, Silva Jr has passed into half guard.
Silva Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gelfen is trying to control but Silva Jr manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (25) vs (6) Gelfen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gelfen regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
Our winner, Rich Silva Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 230
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gelfen dives in and scores a takedown into Lo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Gelfen
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gelfen stopping the sweep attempt from Lo.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Lo pulls Gelfen in close to prevent any damage.
Gelfen trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo controlling the position.#T1#
Gelfen controlling from the top position.
Lo is controlling Gelfen's posture.
Gelfen controlling from the top position. #T2#
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gelfen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo is not content to let Gelfen control the position.
Gelfen prevents Lo from improving his position.
Gelfen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Gelfen prevents Lo from improving his position.
Lo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gelfen is looking to advance position but Lo won't allow it. #T4#
Lo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lo is concentrating on defense, preventing Gelfen from advancing position. #SUB2#
Gelfen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gelfen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gelfen is looking to stall here but Lo recovers full guard. #T5#
Gelfen stopping the sweep attempt from Lo.
Gelfen wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Lo can't keep his opponent in guard - Gelfen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gelfen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (5) Gelfen#T6#
Lo is trying to improve his position.
Lo is not content to let Gelfen control the position.
Gelfen working away.
Lo stops Gelfen from passing to mount. #T7#
Gelfen is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lo regains half guard.
Gelfen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gelfen trying to control from half guard but Lo is working away.
Gelfen passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (8) Gelfen#T8#
Gelfen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gelfen goes for an armbar but Lo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (8) Gelfen
Gelfen wants to improve his position but instead Lo has moved into half guard.
#T9#
Lo controlling the pace.
Gelfen tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gelfen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lo pulls his head out easily.
Gelfen tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Lo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (8) Gelfen#T10#
Gelfen is looking to get to half guard.
Lo controlling from the full mount.
Gelfen wants to hold on but Lo pushes him away.
Gelfen is trying to reverse the position but instead Lo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lo (8) vs (8) Gelfen
Lo doesn't have the hooks in and Gelfen manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (8) vs (10) Gelfen
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving. #T11#
Gelfen looking to pass the guard.
Lo being controlled here, momentarily.
Gelfen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (10) vs (10) Gelfen#T12#
Lo won't allow Gelfen to sweep him here.
Lo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gelfen looking to control.
Lo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (13) vs (10) Gelfen
Gelfen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gelfen struggling a bit here.#T13#
Gelfen tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelfen wants to control but Lo postures up.
Gelfen is looking for a sweep.
Lo takes a little break here. Gelfen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gelfen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (13) vs (12) Gelfen#T14#
Gelfen tries to pass to full mount but Lo defends it.
Gelfen content to control rather than advance.
Lo is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo is looking for a sweep. Gelfen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 13 to 12. |
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Event:
CWC 224
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bolivar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Gelfen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bolivar (0) vs (4) Gelfen
Bolivar stops Gelfen from passing to mount.
Bolivar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gelfen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bolivar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gelfen is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar is trying to control but Gelfen passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (0) vs (7) Gelfen
Bolivar is being controlled here. #T1#
Bolivar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gelfen wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is defending well.
Gelfen trying to control the pace.
Gelfen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Bolivar trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bolivar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (7) Gelfen
Bolivar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gelfen wants to sweep here but Bolivar controlling him for the moment.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Gelfen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gelfen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolivar is one step ahead there.
Bolivar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gelfen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolivar is one step ahead there.
Gelfen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Gelfen is trying to hold Bolivar in close to prevent damage but Bolivar has managed to pass into half guard.
Gelfen tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg.
Bolivar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard.
Gelfen is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Bolivar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gelfen manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gelfen's guard.
Gelfen manages to get to full guard.
Gelfen controls Bolivar momentarily but Bolivar frees himself.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Gelfen keeps moving. #T6#
Gelfen controls Bolivar momentarily but Bolivar frees himself.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Bolivar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bolivar stands and throws Gelfen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (5) vs (7) Gelfen
Gelfen is trying to get back to half guard.
Gelfen is not content to let Bolivar control the position. #T7#
Bolivar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gelfen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gelfen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
Gelfen being controlled for a moment. #T8#
Gelfen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gelfen trying to control but Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar prevents Gelfen from improving his position.
Bolivar stalling. #T9##SUB2#
Gelfen looking for submissions off his back.
Gelfen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Bolivar trying to control but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
Bolivar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gelfen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Gelfen looking to control.
Bolivar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gelfen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolivar is one step ahead there. #T11#
Gelfen looking to control.
Gelfen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (5) vs (9) Gelfen
Gelfen is looking to stall here but Bolivar recovers full guard.
Bolivar pulls Gelfen in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar is pulling down on Gelfen's head to control his posture.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolivar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gelfen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (7) vs (9) Gelfen#T13#
Gelfen trying to keep a closed guard but Bolivar is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Gelfen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bolivar defends it easily.
Bolivar forces his way into half guard.
Bolivar trying to advance position but Gelfen counters by regaining guard.
Gelfen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gelfen working for a triangle but Bolivar defends it easily.
#T14#
Gelfen keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
Bolivar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (10) vs (9) Gelfen
You can see the frustration on Gelfen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolivar is trying to move to mount but Gelfen reverses beautifully and ends up in Bolivar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (10) vs (11) Gelfen
Gelfen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gelfen wins on points by 11 to 10.
A very excited looking Eddie Gelfen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Johnny Bolivar was interviewed post fight and said 'Buy Iraqi Steroids, Inc in Rio, its the best!'. |
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Event:
CACC 217
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gelfen closes the distance and clinches up with Morgan, looking for a takedown. Gelfen pushes Morgan against the cage but Morgan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morgan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Gelfen drives through with a takedown into Morgan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (0) Morgan
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gelfen tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
Gelfen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gelfen forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Morgan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan is staying active underneath Gelfen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB2#
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan is in trouble now - Gelfen has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (5) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan tries to hold on but Gelfen postures up.
Gelfen controlling his opponent.
Morgan regains half guard.
Gelfen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Gelfen wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Gelfen trying to mount his opponent but Morgan defends it. #SUB2#
Morgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morgan tries to roll over but Gelfen keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Morgan looking for submissions off his back.
Gelfen wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Gelfen is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gelfen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Morgan wants to control the position but Gelfen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Morgan trying to hold on to Gelfen's head to control him but Gelfen postures up.
Morgan won't allow Gelfen to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Morgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gelfen content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Gelfen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (8) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gelfen controlling from mount. #T6#
Gelfen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Morgan can't escape the position.
Morgan stops Gelfen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gelfen wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Morgan is trying desperately to improve position.
Morgan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard but Gelfen has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (11) vs (0) Morgan#SUB#
Gelfen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Morgan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Morgan and Gelfen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The referee asks Gelfen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gelfen prefers to stall for the moment though.#T8#
Morgan is looking to regain half guard here but Gelfen keeps moving and retains side control.
Morgan is not content to let Gelfen control the position.
Morgan manages to get back to half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Morgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Morgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gelfen pulls his head out easily.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Gelfen has control of the leg.
Morgan is in trouble now - Gelfen has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (14) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Morgan gets back to half guard.
Morgan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gelfen has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (17) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan regains half guard.
Gelfen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (20) vs (0) Morgan#T11#
Morgan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Morgan is squirming around, avoiding Gelfen's attempts to control the action.
Gelfen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morgan is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12#
Gelfen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Gelfen takes Morgan's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gelfen (23) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan turns into Gelfen and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (23) vs (2) Morgan
Morgan trying to control but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
Gelfen pulls Morgan in to control the position.
Gelfen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gelfen wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Morgan trying to control but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
Gelfen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gelfen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Gelfen keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelfen 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.
Gelfen keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully. #T14#
Morgan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (23) vs (5) Morgan
Gelfen can't do much from the bottom here.
Gelfen prevents Morgan from improving position.
Gelfen manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard.
Morgan is keen to just control but Gelfen is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gelfen takes the fight on points by 23 to 5.
Eddie Gelfen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CACC 206: Turturro vs Ty
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Jarkko Kilpi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gelfen moves into the clinch.
Gelfen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kilpi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kilpi prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Gelfen gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kilpi (0) vs (2) Gelfen
Kilpi is trying to control but can't.
Kilpi is pressing down on Gelfen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gelfen preventing the sweep.
Gelfen passes Kilpi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kilpi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen looking to sit in guard and control but Kilpi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (2) vs (2) Gelfen#T1##SUB2#
Gelfen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kilpi is aware though and is defending well.
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi is looking to pass into half guard but Gelfen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gelfen is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (2) vs (4) Gelfen
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gelfen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kilpi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (4) vs (4) Gelfen#T2#
Gelfen is pulling down on Kilpi's head to control his posture.
Gelfen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gelfen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kilpi is aware though and is defending well.
Gelfen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kilpi pushing down on Gelfen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gelfen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gelfen trying to keep a closed guard but Kilpi is proving a slippery customer.
Kilpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gelfen is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Gelfen keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Gelfen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gelfen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (4) vs (6) Gelfen
Kilpi wants to control but Gelfen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kilpi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Gelfen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilpi is keeping the position for now.
Gelfen preventing the sweep.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in King's Cross MMA inform me that Gelfen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gelfen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilpi is retaining full guard. #T5#
Kilpi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilpi, not yet.
Kilpi keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Kilpi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (6) vs (6) Gelfen
Gelfen gets back to full guard.
Gelfen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilpi is one step ahead there. #T6#
Gelfen keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Kilpi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (9) vs (6) Gelfen
Gelfen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (9) vs (8) Gelfen#SUB#
Gelfen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kilpi. Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (9) vs (11) Gelfen
Kilpi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Gelfen trying to control the position but Kilpi is working away.
Gelfen tries to move to full mount but Kilpi actually manages to regain half guard.
Gelfen trying to control from half guard but Kilpi is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Kilpi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gelfen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (9) vs (14) Gelfen#T8#
Kilpi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gelfen takes Kilpi's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kilpi (9) vs (17) Gelfen
Kilpi trying to control the hands but Gelfen breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Gelfen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Gelfen looking for the choke but no joy. #T9#
Gelfen has the hooks in. Kilpi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Gelfen.#SUB2#
Gelfen tightening his grip on Kilpi, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Gelfen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kilpi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T10#
Gelfen controlling well, preventing Kilpi from escaping the position.
Kilpi trying to control the hands but Gelfen won't let him. #SUB2#
Gelfen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kilpi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T11##SUB2#
Gelfen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kilpi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kilpi.
Gelfen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilpi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gelfen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gelfen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (9) vs (20) Gelfen#T12#
Kilpi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gelfen is looking to take a break and control but Kilpi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kilpi regains half guard.
Gelfen content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Gelfen passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (9) vs (23) Gelfen
Gelfen trying to control the action but Kilpi is working from the bottom.
Kilpi wants to control but Gelfen postures up.#T14#
Gelfen trying to control the action but Kilpi is working from the bottom.
Kilpi is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kilpi is not content to let Gelfen control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gelfen wins on points by 23 to 9.
Eddie Gelfen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gelfen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. El Toro is trying to defend but Gelfen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (0) vs (2) Gelfen
Gelfen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gelfen trying to advance position but El Toro counters by regaining guard.
Gelfen wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gelfen has gone for a leg lock! El Toro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gelfen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (2) Gelfen#T1##SUB2#
Gelfen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but El Toro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gelfen keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
El Toro preventing the sweep.
El Toro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (2) Gelfen
Gelfen wants to control but El Toro postures up.#T2#
Gelfen tries to bench press El Toro off him but El Toro keeps the position.
El Toro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gelfen can't do much from the bottom here.
El Toro controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Gelfen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as El Toro stalls from top position.
Gelfen is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
El Toro trying to control the action but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
Gelfen is trying to get back to half guard.
Gelfen wants to control but El Toro postures up.
Gelfen is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
El Toro slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Gelfen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks El Toro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. El Toro prefers to stall for the moment though.
El Toro trying to control the position but Gelfen is working away.
Gelfen wants to control but El Toro postures up.
Gelfen gets back to half guard.
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard but El Toro has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (8) vs (2) Gelfen#T5#
El Toro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gelfen is desperately trying to improve his position but El Toro has a good base and remains in mount.
Gelfen tries to control El Toro's body but El Toro pushes him off. Gelfen squirms to his side and now El Toro has his back! Score +3 for taking back: El Toro (11) vs (2) Gelfen
Gelfen prevents El Toro from getting a body triangle.
Gelfen tries to break free.
Gelfen trying to control the hands but El Toro breaks the grip.
Gelfen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gelfen is squirming around, avoiding El Toro's attempts to control the action.
El Toro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Gelfen is squirming around, avoiding El Toro's attempts to control the action.
Gelfen is working to get back to half guard.
Gelfen is still trying to improve position.
Gelfen tries to control the position but El Toro now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: El Toro (14) vs (2) Gelfen
El Toro is not going to allow Gelfen to sit and survive in this position.
Gelfen breaks El Toro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (14) vs (4) Gelfen
My spies in King's Cross MMA inform me that Gelfen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
El Toro trying to control the position here.
Gelfen slips nicely into half guard.
Gelfen trying to control from half guard but El Toro is working away. #SUB2#
Gelfen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Gelfen is looking to take a break and control but El Toro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gelfen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. El Toro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gelfen.
El Toro trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Gelfen is trying to control. El Toro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gelfen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
El Toro is staying active underneath Gelfen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
El Toro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Gelfen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so El Toro is just riding it out for now. Gelfen eventually gives up the hold. #T10#
El Toro is refusing to be controlled, as Gelfen sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Gelfen is looking for a kimura but El Toro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gelfen to get the leverage. #T11#
El Toro is refusing to be controlled, as Gelfen sits in half guard.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but El Toro defending well.
Gelfen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (14) vs (7) Gelfen#SUB2#
Gelfen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… El Toro turns into him and now he's in Gelfen's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (16) vs (7) Gelfen#SUB2#
Gelfen working for submissions but it's allowed El Toro to get to half guard.
#T12#
El Toro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (19) vs (7) Gelfen
El Toro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gelfen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: El Toro (22) vs (7) Gelfen
El Toro wants to control but Gelfen is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gelfen trying to control the hands but El Toro breaks the grip. #T13#
El Toro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gelfen tries to roll but El Toro sticks to his back.
El Toro is trying to stick to Gelfen's back but Gelfen is turning into El Toro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in El Toro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gelfen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (22) vs (9) Gelfen
Gelfen sitting in guard here, content to control.
El Toro pulls Gelfen in close to prevent any damage.
Gelfen looking to pass the guard.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro has his hands on Gelfen's head, controlling the position. #T14#
Gelfen trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
Gelfen tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro being controlled here, momentarily.
Gelfen looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 22 to 9.
Galtero El Toro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Eliott Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gelfen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leighton goes for a double leg but Gelfen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gelfen continues to drive forward.
Gelfen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Gelfen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (0) Leighton#SUB2#
Leighton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gelfen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Leighton keeps moving. #SUB2#
Leighton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gelfen defends well.#T1#
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Leighton keeps moving. #SUB2#
Leighton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gelfen is working hard here to advance position.
Gelfen forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Gelfen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gelfen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (5) vs (0) Leighton
We've been hearing good reports from Gelfen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gelfen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leighton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (5) vs (2) Leighton#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gelfen working for a triangle but Leighton defends it easily.
#T3##SUB#
Gelfen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leighton defends well.#SUB2#
Leighton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leighton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gelfen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leighton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gelfen is tightening it up a little... Leighton has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Leighton reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Leighton taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gelfen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eddie Gelfen!
After the fight, Eddie Gelfen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 182: Vicini vs Tomson
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Addams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gelfen defends it nicely.#TD#
Gelfen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gelfen (4) vs (0) Addams
Addams is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gelfen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Addams is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gelfen is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gelfen (6) vs (0) Addams
Gelfen controlling from the full mount.
Gelfen takes Addams's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gelfen (9) vs (0) Addams
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams trying to control the action but Gelfen just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Addams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Gelfen has his arm under Addams's chin here. Game over son! Gelfen squeezes tightly and Addams is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddie Gelfen!
In his post fight interview, Eddie Gelfen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 172: Ribbler vs Simone
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gelfen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bolivar.
Gelfen feinted with a counter takedown.
Gelfen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gelfen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bolivar.
Eddie Gelfen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bolivar.
Bolivar shoots in for a double leg but Gelfen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bolivar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bolivar shoots for a takedown but Gelfen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gelfen attempts a counter takedown but Bolivar avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Gelfen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (0) Bolivar
Gelfen is looking to take a break and control but Bolivar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen tries to pass to full mount but Bolivar defends it.
Gelfen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Gelfen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bolivar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gelfen is looking to take a break and control but Bolivar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gelfen wants to pass to mount but Bolivar is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gelfen is working hard here to advance position.
Bolivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bolivar is refusing to be controlled, as Gelfen sits in half guard. #T2#
Gelfen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gelfen is trying to control. Bolivar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bolivar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Gelfen is really struggling to control Bolivar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gelfen passes into half guard. #T3#
Bolivar is staying active underneath Gelfen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gelfen wants to free his trapped foot but Bolivar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gelfen passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (5) vs (0) Bolivar
Bolivar tries to improve his position but instead Gelfen has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gelfen (8) vs (0) Bolivar
Gelfen tries to get the hooks in deep but Bolivar pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Gelfen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bolivar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bolivar for a finish. #SUB#
Bolivar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4##SUB#
Gelfen working for a choke but Bolivar is defending well.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Gelfen just sinks the hooks in.
Bolivar rolls, trying to escape but Gelfen keeps control of the position.
#T5##SUB#
Gelfen is looking for a choke. Bolivar gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Bolivar manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (8) vs (2) Bolivar#SUB#
Gelfen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bolivar defends well.#SUB#
Gelfen looking for a guillotine here but Bolivar defends easily.
Bolivar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (8) vs (5) Bolivar
Gelfen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bolivar's best efforts.#T6##SUB#
Gelfen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions off his back.
Bolivar is looking to advance position but Gelfen won't allow it.
Bolivar is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions off his back.
Gelfen is looking for a sweep. Bolivar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Bolivar wants to control but Gelfen is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bolivar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Bolivar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gelfen sees it coming and defends easily.
Bolivar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gelfen keeps working.
Gelfen is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gelfen is trying to maintain the position but Bolivar is very close to passing his half guard.
Bolivar stalling. #T8#
Gelfen tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg.
Gelfen trying to control from the bottom.
Gelfen is staying active underneath Bolivar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bolivar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gelfen trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Bolivar prevents Gelfen from improving his position.
Bolivar is looking to advance position but Gelfen won't allow it.
Gelfen trying to hold on to Bolivar's head to control him but Bolivar postures up.
#SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gelfen is trying to maintain the position but Bolivar is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Gelfen is in trouble now - Bolivar has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (8) vs (8) Bolivar
Bolivar wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bolivar wants to control the pace but Gelfen is squirming around nicely.
Gelfen is looking to improve his position but Bolivar isn't that keen on the idea.
Gelfen is squirming around, avoiding Bolivar's attempts to control the action.
Gelfen tries to hold on but Bolivar pushes him away. #T11#
Bolivar controlling from the full mount.
Gelfen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gelfen tries to hold on but Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar wants to control the pace but Gelfen is squirming around nicely.
Gelfen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolivar fails to advance to Gelfen's back.
Bolivar prevents Gelfen from getting the reversal.#T12#
Gelfen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bolivar is looking to work his way around to Gelfen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gelfen is squirming around, avoiding Bolivar's attempts to control the action.
Gelfen is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Gelfen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T13#
Bolivar trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Gelfen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gelfen is squirming around, avoiding Bolivar's attempts to control the action.
Gelfen tries to lock up and control but Bolivar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bolivar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T14#
Bolivar trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Gelfen is working to get back to half guard.
Gelfen tries to lock up and control but Bolivar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bolivar tries to control but Gelfen wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolivar forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gelfen (8) vs (11) Bolivar
Gelfen tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolivar wins on points by 11 to 8.
Johnny Bolivar very nearly forgot to thank Iraqi Steroids, Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CACC 163: Morrison vs Pavlov 2
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Puto gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Puto is trying to trip Gelfen. He has hold of a leg but Gelfen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Puto persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Gelfen
Puto wants to control from the top but Gelfen keeps moving.
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gelfen holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Puto drops back looking for a leg! Gelfen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gelfen manages to kick Puto off! Puto jumps back into Gelfen's guard.
Gelfen trying to keep a closed guard but Puto is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Puto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gelfen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Puto has Gelfen in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (2) Gelfen
Gelfen is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in King's Cross MMA inform me that Gelfen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Puto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gelfen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gelfen advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Gelfen is looking for a kimura but Puto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gelfen to get the leverage.
Puto is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Monsters BJJ that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gelfen uses his free foot to push down on Puto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Puto. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (2) vs (5) Gelfen
Gelfen wants to control the pace but Puto is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Puto is looking to get to half guard.
Gelfen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Puto has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Puto (2) vs (8) Gelfen
Puto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gelfen wants to pass to mount but Puto is defending the position.
Gelfen wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Puto looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gelfen tries to pass to full mount but Puto defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Puto trying to control from the bottom.
Gelfen is trying to control. Puto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Gelfen is looking for a kimura but Puto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gelfen to get the leverage.
Puto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puto.#SUB#
Puto looking for a triangle here. Gelfen is fighting it but it looks tight! Puto pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gelfen is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cajun Puto!
A victorious Cajun Puto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 156: Ribbler v Dravezesdi
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Fray Tormenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Tormenta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gelfen on his heels. He'll look to pass Gelfen's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tormenta (2) vs (0) Gelfen
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Gelfen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tormenta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tormenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gelfen is keeping the position for now.
Tormenta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gelfen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Tormenta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gelfen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gelfen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tormenta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Gelfen is looking for a triangle but Tormenta pushes his legs off easily.
Tormenta advances to half guard.
Tormenta controlling the action here.
Gelfen wants to control but Tormenta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tormenta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Gelfen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tormenta pulls his head out easily.
Tormenta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gelfen keeps working.
Tormenta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tormenta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gelfen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gelfen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tormenta is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Gelfen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tormenta controlling the action here.
Tormenta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tormenta wants to take a breather but Gelfen is having none of it.
Tormenta not doing much here.
Gelfen trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Tormenta wants to pass to mount but Gelfen is defending the position.
Tormenta stalling away here and it's allowed Gelfen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Gelfen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gelfen has his foot on Tormenta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tormenta works his way back into a safe position though.
Tormenta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gelfen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gelfen is trying to keep Tormenta in close.
#SUB2#
Gelfen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Gelfen is trying to control the position but Tormenta postures up.
Tormenta's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Gelfen looking for a guillotine here but Tormenta defends easily.
Gelfen has Tormenta pulled in close to control his posture.
Gelfen keeping moving, preventing Tormenta from controlling successfully.
Gelfen being controlled here, momentarily. #T5##SUB2#
Gelfen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tormenta rolls with it to try and escape but Gelfen cranks on the arm and Tormenta is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Gelfen!
Eddie Gelfen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 146: Hozdic vs Tormenta
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nielsen closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Gelfen decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Gelfen is looking for a triangle but Nielsen pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Gelfen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gelfen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gelfen keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gelfen is looking to sweep but instead, Nielsen has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Nielsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Nielsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gelfen is just riding it out for now. Nielsen eventually gives up the hold.
Nielsen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nielsen is keen to just control but Gelfen is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gelfen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nielsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gelfen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gelfen actively working from the bottom here.
Gelfen is in trouble now - Nielsen has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (3) vs (0) Gelfen
Gelfen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nielsen trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Nielsen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gelfen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nielsen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nielsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gelfen is looking to escape. #T3#
Gelfen tries to hold on but Nielsen pushes him away.
Gelfen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gelfen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (3) vs (2) Gelfen
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Gelfen postures up.
Nielsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (5) vs (2) Gelfen#SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gelfen defends it well. #SUB2#
Gelfen actively working from the bottom here.
Nielsen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (8) vs (2) Gelfen#T4#
Gelfen is squirming around, avoiding Nielsen's attempts to control the action.
Gelfen tries to hold on but Nielsen pushes him away.
Gelfen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nielsen wants to take Gelfen's back here but Gelfen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Nielsen wants to finish this one by submission but Gelfen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nielsen.
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Gelfen is squirming around nicely.
Gelfen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nielsen trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it. #T5#
Gelfen tries to lock up and control but Nielsen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gelfen is working to get back to half guard.
Gelfen regains half guard.
Gelfen wants to control the action here but instead Nielsen manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (11) vs (2) Gelfen
Gelfen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nielsen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gelfen is squirming around, avoiding Nielsen's attempts to control the action.
Nielsen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gelfen is looking to improve his position but Nielsen isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Gelfen has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Nielsen (14) vs (2) Gelfen#SUB#
Gelfen showing good submission defense here.
Nielsen avoiding Gelfen 's attempts to control his hands.
Gelfen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gelfen keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nielsen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Gelfen fending off the submission attempt from Nielsen.
Gelfen wants to control his opponent's hands but Nielsen gets his hands free. #T7#
Nielsen is trying to stick to Gelfen's back but Gelfen is turning into Nielsen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nielsen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gelfen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (14) vs (4) Gelfen
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Gelfen stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Gelfen being controlled here momentarily.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Gelfen is stalling in the full guard.
Gelfen preventing the sweep.
Gelfen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (14) vs (7) Gelfen
Nielsen tries to bench press Gelfen off him but Gelfen keeps the position. #T9##SUB2#
Gelfen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nielsen is looking to regain half guard here but Gelfen keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Nielsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nielsen prevents Gelfen from improving position.
Gelfen trying to control the position but Nielsen is working away.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.
Nielsen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T10#
Gelfen wants to control but Nielsen is keeping him busy.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but Nielsen defending well.
Gelfen prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Nielsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gelfen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Gelfen content to stall in guard here.
Gelfen stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.#T11#
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gelfen is one step ahead there.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving. #SUB#
Gelfen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nielsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gelfen has managed to get both his arms back between Nielsen's legs - danger averted.#T12#
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Gelfen postures up.
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Nielsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gelfen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gelfen defends it easily.#T13#
Gelfen preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gelfen defends it easily.
Nielsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (16) vs (7) Gelfen#SUB#
Nielsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gelfen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gelfen works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Gelfen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gelfen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T14#
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gelfen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nielsen drops back looking for a leg! Gelfen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gelfen manages to kick Nielsen off! Nielsen jumps back into Gelfen's guard.
Gelfen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gelfen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (19) vs (7) Gelfen
And that's the end of the fight!
Nielsen takes the fight on points by 19 to 7.
After winning the bout, Sven Kristian Nielsen 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:
CACC 137: Tetsuo vs Gracie
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hamish McTavish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
McTavish drives through with a takedown into Gelfen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McTavish (2) vs (0) Gelfen
Gelfen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McTavish (2) vs (2) Gelfen
McTavish looking for a sweep. Not yet McTavish, not yet. #SUB#
Gelfen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McTavish wants to sweep but no luck.
Gelfen passes McTavish's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gelfen trying to control from half guard but McTavish is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McTavish is refusing to be controlled, as Gelfen sits in half guard.
McTavish trying to hold on to Gelfen's head to control him but Gelfen postures up.
#T1#
McTavish tries to get to full guard but Gelfen has control of the leg.
McTavish has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gelfen is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. McTavish manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McTavish is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McTavish (4) vs (2) Gelfen
McTavish looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gelfen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McTavish tries to free his leg and advance position but Gelfen is retaining full guard.
McTavish has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2##SUB2#
Gelfen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gelfen has his foot on McTavish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McTavish works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gelfen is looking for a triangle here but McTavish uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McTavish (7) vs (2) Gelfen#SUB#
McTavish tries for a kimura but Gelfen is defending well.
McTavish tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McTavish working away.
Gelfen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McTavish wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McTavish tries to advance to mount but Gelfen denies him. #T3#
Gelfen manages to work his way to half guard, despite McTavish's best efforts.
Gelfen wants to control but McTavish is keeping busy.
McTavish wants to pass the guard but Gelfen is defending well. #SUB#
McTavish seems to be working for a kimura but Gelfen defends the submission attempt.
McTavish prevents Gelfen from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gelfen actively working from the bottom here.
Gelfen moves into full guard.
McTavish trying to control but Gelfen is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Gelfen throws his legs up looking for a submission but McTavish uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McTavish (10) vs (2) Gelfen#SUB#
McTavish looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
McTavish wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gelfen, who protects the arm well.
McTavish has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McTavish (12) vs (2) Gelfen
Gelfen regains half guard.
McTavish trying to pass the guard but Gelfen defending well. #T5#
Gelfen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gelfen is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Gelfen actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Gelfen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McTavish wants to pass the guard but Gelfen is defending well.
McTavish is looking to take a break and control but Gelfen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard.
McTavish tries to pass to full mount but Gelfen defends it.
Gelfen is trying to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB#
McTavish is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gelfen sees it coming and defends easily.
Gelfen is not content to let McTavish control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gelfen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McTavish slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: McTavish (15) vs (2) Gelfen#SUB#
McTavish goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gelfen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McTavish's guard! Nice work there by Gelfen! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McTavish (15) vs (4) Gelfen
Gelfen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McTavish's guard. #T7#
McTavish is staying active underneath Gelfen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gelfen wants to pass the guard but McTavish is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. McTavish manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gelfen trying to control but McTavish is working from the bottom.
McTavish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gelfen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gelfen wants to control from the top but McTavish keeps moving.
McTavish is trying to keep Gelfen in close.
McTavish 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.#T8#
Gelfen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gelfen trying to control but McTavish is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McTavish has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gelfen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gelfen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: McTavish (15) vs (7) Gelfen
Gelfen working away.#T9#
McTavish is trying to get back to half guard.
McTavish is trying to control Gelfen's posture but Gelfen avoids it.
Gelfen is looking to take a break and control but McTavish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McTavish manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gelfen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gelfen is trying to control. McTavish wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Gelfen prevents McTavish from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gelfen wants to work for an arm triangle but McTavish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gelfen prevents McTavish from improving his position.
McTavish wants to get back to full guard but Gelfen has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McTavish (15) vs (10) Gelfen
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McTavish tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Gelfen advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McTavish (15) vs (12) Gelfen
McTavish slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McTavish is in trouble now - Gelfen has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McTavish (15) vs (15) Gelfen
Gelfen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McTavish is working to get back to half guard.
Gelfen looking to control but McTavish is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McTavish has given up his back. Will we see Gelfen going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: McTavish (15) vs (18) Gelfen
Gelfen avoiding McTavish 's attempts to control his hands. #T12#
McTavish tries to break free.
McTavish manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gelfen's guard. Nice work there by McTavish.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McTavish (17) vs (18) Gelfen#SUB2#
Gelfen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McTavish is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gelfen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
McTavish is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McTavish pushes down on Gelfen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McTavish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
McTavish is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gelfen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McTavish. #T13#
Gelfen moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Gelfen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McTavish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McTavish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
McTavish got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gelfen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McTavish has managed to get both his arms back between Gelfen's legs - danger averted.
McTavish postures up.
McTavish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gelfen is keeping the position for now. #T14##SUB2#
Gelfen is looking for a triangle here but McTavish uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McTavish (20) vs (18) Gelfen
McTavish is looking to take a break and control but Gelfen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gelfen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McTavish's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McTavish is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
McTavish takes the fight on points by 20 to 18.
An out of breath Hamish McTavish thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC 431
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gelfen moves out of range of the strikes.
Gelfen throws a combination. Cruz Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Gelfen misses with a low kick.
Gelfen looks for the body kick but Cruz Jr saw that one coming.
Cruz Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Gelfen was just out of range.
Gelfen swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Eddie Gelfen has been cut.
Gelfen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Gelfen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen thuds his right hand into Cruz Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gelfen misses with a hook.
Gelfen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz Jr's sensitive parts. #T1#
Cruz Jr blocks a leg kick.
As Gelfen tries to get set, Cruz Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Gelfen manages to avoid the attempt.
Cruz Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gelfen misses with a left hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gelfen throws a sloppy body shot
#KD#
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gelfen! Cruz Jr lets Gelfen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gelfen feints a counter leg kick.
Gelfen takes a swing at Cruz Jr's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Cruz Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gelfen connects with a body shot that sends Cruz Jr's belly button to the back.
That kick from Gelfen tenderised Cruz Jr's leg. Cruz Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gelfen lands a jab.
Gelfen swings widly with a right hand
letting Cruz Jr counter with a right hand. #T2#
Gelfen motions for Cruz Jr to come forward. Gelfen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz Jr misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Gelfen there.
Gelfen misses with a looping right.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gelfen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cruz Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Cruz Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cruz Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Cruz Jr misses the shot to the body.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Cruz Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gelfens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gelfen tries to clinch up but Cruz Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Gelfen throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gelfen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gelfen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cruz Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gelfen.
Gelfen thuds his right hand into Cruz Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gelfen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gelfen misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Gelfen.
Cruz Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gelfen manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Cruz Jr! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jorge Cruz Jr!
After the fight, Jorge Cruz Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
ICS 31
Date: May 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Daley throws a lazy right hand but Gelfen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Daley throws a looping overhand right but Gelfen ducks down to avoid it.
Gelfen lands with a nice combination. Daley backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Conor Daley has been cut.
Daley looks to score with a jab to the body but Gelfen is just out of range.
Daley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gelfen.
A little jabbing left from Daley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Daley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gelfen scores with a nice body kick.
Daley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daley throws an overhand right that lands on Gelfen's shoulder, as Gelfen tries to avoid the shot.
Gelfen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daley ducks under a wild hook from Gelfen.
Gelfen lands with a nice body kick.
Gelfen tries a head kick but it misses.
Gelfen throws a front kick aimed at Daley's knee but Daley avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gelfen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daley throws a lazy right hand but Gelfen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gelfen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Daley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Daley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gelfen.
Gelfen punishes Daley's body with a nice straight punch.
Daley swats away the attempt to clinch by Gelfen.
Gelfen scores with a punch to the head.
Gelfen misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Gelfen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Daley misses the shot to the body.
Daley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daley checks a low kick from Gelfen.
Daley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gelfen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gelfen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daley.
Daley is looking to score with low kicks.
Daley throws a hook but Gelfen blocks it.
Daley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Gelfen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daley swings for the body but Gelfen moves out of range.
Gelfen misses with a looping left.
Daley lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gelfen scores with a hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Conor Daley's cut even more.
Gelfen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gelfen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gelfen walks into a stiff left hand from Daley.
Daley throws a low kick but Gelfen moves out of range easily.
Gelfen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daley.
Gelfen throws a jab but it's blocked by Daley.
Daley blocks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Daley finds it's target.
Gelfen with a hook.
Daley ducks under a wild hook from Gelfen.
Gelfen avoids the body shot from Daley.
It looked like Gelfen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Gelfen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gelfen wants to clinch but Daley slips to the side
and Daley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gelfen thinking.
Daley throws a jab but it's blocked by Gelfen.
Daley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gelfen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daley throws a good cross that connects.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daley.
Daley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gelfen misses with a body punch
and Daley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Gelfen closes the distance and pushes Daley back into 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!
Daley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daley tries to work over Gelfen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daley can't find room to land a body shot as Gelfen controls the action.
Gelfen blocks an uppercut.
Daley swings wildly with an uppercut but Gelfen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gelfen backwards. #T4#
Daley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Daley.
Gelfen is looking to break free of the clinch but Daley has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Gelfen.
Daley pushes Gelfen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daley pushes Gelfen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Daley.
A short right from Daley.
Daley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gelfen wants to get back to striking at distance but Daley won't allow it.
Daley lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen misses with a looping right.
Daley throws a combination that misses
and Gelfen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gelfen throws out a loose jab but Daley uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conor Daley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Conor Daley's cut.
That's time! Gelfen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Daley misses with a straight right.
Gelfen misses with a leg kick.
Daley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gelfen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gelfen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gelfen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daley.
Daley misses the shot to the body.
Gelfen looks to throw the jab but Daley is out of range.
Daley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gelfen with a nice cross.
Daley walks into a jab.
Gelfen lands with a cross.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gelfen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen tries to clinch but Daley moves away
and Daley counters with a straight right hand.
Daley lands a jab to Gelfen's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gelfen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daley counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gelfen scores with a hook.#T1#
Daley connects with a leg kick. Gelfen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gelfen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Gelfen is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Daley. That's going to slow Gelfen down.
Daley misses with a shot to the body
enabling Gelfen to counter with a crisp jab.
Gelfen misses with a hook. Daley ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daley. Gelfen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gelfen misses with a body shot.
Gelfen tries to score with a low kick but Daley moves his leg out of the way.
Daley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gelfen.
Daley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gelfen swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Daley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gelfen! Daley lets Gelfen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Gelfen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gelfen swings widly with a right hand
and Daley counters with a leg kick.
Conor Daley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daley closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Gelfen out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor Daley!
A relieved looking Conor Daley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
ICS 23
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Maugøn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gelfen.
Maugøn tries to land a front kick but Gelfen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gelfen throws a lazy uppercut
and Gelfen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gelfen misses with an uppercut.
Maugøn is looking to counter the offense by Gelfen and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Maugøn gets caught napping as Gelfen dives in and scores a takedown. Maugøn manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gelfen wants to stand and escape but instead Maugøn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Maugøn tries to free his leg and advance position but Gelfen is retaining full guard.
Maugøn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maugøn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maugøn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gelfen's guard.
Gelfen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1#
Gelfen keeping moving, preventing Maugøn from controlling successfully.
Gelfen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maugøn wants to get up but he can't break Gelfen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gelfen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gelfen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maugøn's guard. #REVB#
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Maugøn keeps moving.
Maugøn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gelfen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maugøn has control of Gelfen's left arm, preventing Gelfen from doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Maugøn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maugøn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gelfen throwing strikes from guard but Maugøn blocks nicely.
Gelfen controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gelfen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3##CL2#
Maugøn gets tackled into the cage by Gelfen. Gelfen maintains the clinch.
Maugøn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maugøn pushes Gelfen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maugøn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Eddie Gelfen has been cut.
Maugøn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gelfen looks winded!
Maugøn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Maugøn.
Maugøn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gelfen is defending well for now.
Maugøn lands with a left to the head.
Gelfen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gelfen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Maugøn.
Gelfen blocks a body shot from Maugøn.
Maugøn scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maugøn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gelfen is trying to break the clinch but Maugøn has him pressed against the cage.
Maugøn lands with a short shot to the head.
Maugøn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Maugøn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maugøn lands a nice uppercut.
Maugøn lands a nice uppercut.
Gelfen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maugøn scores with a shot to the side of Gelfen's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maugøn.
Maugøn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gelfen.
Maugøn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maugøn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maugøn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maugøn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maugøn is leaning against Gelfen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maugøn digs a right hand into Gelfen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gelfen's gas tank.
Maugøn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maugøn lands an uppercut.
Maugøn lands with a right to the head.
Maugøn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Gelfen is rocked!
Maugøn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maugøn lands an elbow inside that Gelfen shrugs off.
Gelfen is still on wobbly legs! Can Maugøn finish him?
Gelfen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Maugøn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brak Maugøn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Gelfen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maugøn, right into the meat.
Gelfen seems to have recovered his senses.
Maugøn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gelfen can do to turn this around?
Gelfen moves out of range of the body kick from Maugøn.
Gelfen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maugøn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maugøn steps in with a hook that catches Gelfen right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Maugøn follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Gelfen looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brak Maugøn!
Brak Maugøn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ICS 12
Date: Mar 08, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diddlybottom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good body shot from Gelfen.
#BC2#
Gelfen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Gelfen.
Gelfen thuds a left hand into Diddlybottom's body.
Gelfen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Diddlybottom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gelfen!
Gelfen can't do much from the bottom here.
Diddlybottom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gelfen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Diddlybottom looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gelfen is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Gelfen can't do much from the bottom here.
Gelfen holding on.
Gelfen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diddlybottom's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diddlybottom prevents Gelfen from improving his position.#SUB#
Diddlybottom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gelfen defends it well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diddlybottom trying to control the action but Gelfen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Diddlybottom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gelfen sees it coming and defends easily.
Gelfen tries to get to full guard but Diddlybottom has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelfen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diddlybottom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diddlybottom's back!
Gelfen keeps control of the position as Diddlybottom tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Gelfen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Diddlybottom has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
What can Diddlybottom do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Will Gelfen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gelfen avoiding Diddlybottom 's attempts to control his hands.
Diddlybottom staying busy and making it hard for Gelfen to control. #SUB2#
Gelfen looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Gelfen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gelfen not allowing Diddlybottom to control his hands.
Diddlybottom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gelfen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Gelfen tightening his grip on Diddlybottom, looking for the choke.
Diddlybottom tries to break free.
#T4#
Gelfen gets his hands free as Diddlybottom looks to control.
Diddlybottom manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gelfen's guard. Nice work there by Diddlybottom.
Gelfen trying to control the position here.
Gelfen is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gelfen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen 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#
Diddlybottom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gelfen can pounce on him.
Gelfen throws the left hand but Diddlybottom avoids the punch easily.
Gelfen misses the body punch #TD#
and Diddlybottom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diddlybottom.
Gelfen keeping moving, preventing Diddlybottom from controlling successfully.
Gelfen has Diddlybottom pulled in close to control his posture.
Gelfen wants to sweep but no luck.
Diddlybottom passes Gelfen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddlybottom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gelfen defending well though.
Diddlybottom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Gelfen is defending against the submission attempts here by Diddlybottom.
Gelfen is doing well to control the position and prevent Diddlybottom from advancing to side control.#T1#
Gelfen is trying to control but can't.
Diddlybottom wants to control but Gelfen is keeping him busy.
Diddlybottom looks to land a strike but Gelfen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Gelfen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diddlybottom is aware though and is defending well.
Diddlybottom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gelfen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diddlybottom manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SU2#
Gelfen stands up and waves to Diddlybottom to follow him.
Diddlybottom moves in looking to clinch but Gelfen pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Gelfen misses.
Diddlybottom takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Gelfen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diddlybottom prevents Gelfen from breaking the clinch.
Gelfen wants to get back to striking at distance but Diddlybottom won't allow it.
#BC2#
Gelfen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gelfen looks to score with a jab to the body but Diddlybottom is just out of range.
Diddlybottom half committed to a counter leg kick.
Diddlybottom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gelfen throws a low kick, looking for Diddlybottom's leg but Diddlybottom calmly moves out of range.
Diddlybottom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom feinted with a counter takedown.
Gelfen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gelfen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Gelfen lands a nice looking body shot.
Gelfen throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Diddlybottom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gelfen won't be happy with that.
Gelfen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diddlybottom misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Diddlybottom wants to take a breather but Gelfen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Diddlybottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diddlybottom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diddlybottom works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gelfen moves into full guard.
Gelfen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Gelfen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Diddlybottom controls his leg.
Diddlybottom works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Gelfen stands up and waves to Diddlybottom to follow him.
Gelfen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diddlybottom tries to clinch up but Gelfen circles away and keeps his distance.
Gelfen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gelfen misses with a straight left.
As Gelfen backs away, Diddlybottom returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diddlybottom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diddlybottom moves in looking to clinch but Gelfen pushes him off.
Gelfen misses with a hook. Diddlybottom ducked under it nicely.
Diddlybottom attempts a counter takedown but Gelfen avoids it well and moves away.
Diddlybottom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Gelfen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gelfen is looking to slow Diddlybottom down with leg kicks.
Gelfen tries to land a leg kick but Diddlybottom saw it coming and moves away.
Gelfen works over Diddlybottom's head and body with a nice combination.
Gelfen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diddlybottom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gelfen.
Diddlybottom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gelfen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddlybottom moves out of range as Gelfen strikes.
Gelfen connects with a body shot that sends Diddlybottom's belly button to the back.
Diddlybottom wants to clinch up but Gelfen keeps it at a distance.
Gelfen throws a wild body kick that Diddlybottom sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Gelfen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Diddlybottom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gelfen throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Gelfen darts in and clinches Diddlybottom up against the cage.
Gelfen dodges an elbow strike from Diddlybottom.
Nice body punch from Gelfen. #BC2#
Gelfen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eddie Gelfen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Diddlybottom.
A slow jab from Gelfen misses its intended target. #CL2#
Gelfen closes the distance and clinches.
Gelfen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Gelfen manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Gelfen closes the distance and clinches.
Diddlybottom has Gelfen pressed against the cage, preventing Gelfen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Diddlybottom prevents a body shot from Gelfen. #BC2#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Gelfen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eddie Gelfen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen throws a poor cross that misses
and Diddlybottom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Gelfen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diddlybottom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Gelfen closes the distance and clinches.
Diddlybottom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diddlybottom stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Diddlybottom manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Gelfen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diddlybottom swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Diddlybottom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gelfen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gelfen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Gelfen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Diddlybottom, up you get!
Diddlybottom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gelfen manages to avoid it.
Diddlybottom tries to clinch but Gelfen is having none of it.
Diddlybottom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gelfen.
Gelfen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Gelfen lands the left hand.
Milktoast Diddlybottom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gelfen is looking to slow Diddlybottom down with leg kicks.
Diddlybottom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gelfen.
Diddlybottom fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milktoast Diddlybottom. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gelfen has closed the distance and engaged Diddlybottom in a clinch.
Diddlybottom throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Gelfen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gelfen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Gelfen!
Eddie Gelfen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Milktoast Diddlybottom stepped up to the mic, saying 'First I like too make good show for fans. I hope you like it, even though fight did not go my way. I am mad about the result, but I am also so happy to entertain all of you. Thank you. PDB4Life'.
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Event:
ICS 7
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Fujimoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fujimoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Gelfen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gelfen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fujimoto.
Fujimoto throws a hook but Gelfen avoids it easily.
A low kick from Gelfen misses
letting Fujimoto counter with a right hand.
Gelfen misses with a low kick.
Fujimoto throws a big counter combination but Gelfen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Gelfen is predictable there
enabling Fujimoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Gelfen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fujimoto slips a jab from Gelfen.
Gelfen throws a jab when Fujimoto was well out of range.
Fujimoto is looking to counter punch.
Gelfen sizes up Fujimoto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gelfen misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Gelfen misses. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Gelfen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gelfen throws a right hand that misses
and Fujimoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Eddie Gelfen has been cut.
Gelfen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gelfen tries a head kick but it misses.
Fujimoto avoids the head kick by Gelfen.
Gelfen throws a body shot but no joy.
Gelfen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And Fujimoto counters with a quick kick to the body but Gelfen blocks it.
Gelfen misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and Fujimoto counters with a nice right hand that sends Gelfen toppling to the canvas! Gelfen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fujimoto finish him?!#ROC#
Gelfen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gelfen wants to slow Fujimoto down by chopping away at his legs.
Gelfen misses with a looping left.
Fujimoto is looking to counter punch.
Gelfen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fujimoto under the eye.
Gelfen scoring well with a low kick there.
Fujimoto ducks right into an uppercut from Gelfen.
We've been told by Fujimoto's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Gelfen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fujimoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fujimoto moves out of range as Gelfen strikes.
Fujimoto is looking to counter punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Gelfen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gelfen is looking to chop away at Fujimoto's legs.
Fujimoto is looking to counter punch.
Gelfen misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Fujimoto counters with a nice right hand that sends Gelfen toppling to the canvas! Gelfen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fujimoto finish him?!
Gelfen is still on wobbly legs! Can Fujimoto finish him?
Gelfen misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Fujimoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fujimoto fakes the body blow, causing Gelfen to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gelfen goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gyukosho Fujimoto!
Gyukosho Fujimoto retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Gyukosho Fujimoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ICS 3
Date: Jan 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Gelfen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pearson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gelfen lands with a straight right. Pearson didn't see that one coming.
Gelfen punishes Pearson's body with a nice straight punch.
Pearson misses with a straight left.
Pearson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gelfen scores with a jab to the head.
Gelfen misses with a head kick.
Pearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gelfen.
A clash of legs there as Pearson blocks the low kick.
Gelfen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gelfen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pearson. Pearson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pearson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gelfen connects with the punch.
Gelfen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gelfen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Gelfen.
Gelfen scoring well with a low kick there.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gelfen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pearson tries to bum rush Gelfen with a series of wild strikes but Gelfen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Gelfen throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Gelfen tries to bum rush Pearson with a series of wild strikes but Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gelfen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gelfen walks into a stiff left hand from Pearson.
Gelfen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pearson on the side of the head.#CL#
Pearson closes the distance and pushes Gelfen back into the cage.
Gelfen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gelfen tries to break free but Pearson pushes him back against the cage.
Gelfen is trying to push Pearson away but Pearson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pearson is stalling here.
#BC2#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Pearson.
Decent striking displayed by Gelfen there.
Gelfen throws a head kick but Pearson moves out of range.
No joy there for Gelfen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Pearson misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gelfen with a jab.#CL#
Pearson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gelfen tries to circle away but Pearson has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch.
Gelfen motions for Pearson to come forward. Gelfen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson throws a lazy uppercut
and Gelfen counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Pearson misses.
Pearson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pearson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pearson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gelfen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Pearson misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gelfen, right into the meat.
Pearson looks to land a combination but Gelfen avoids it well.
Gelfen checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Gelfen dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
#CL2#
Gelfen instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Gelfen breaks the clinch.
Gelfen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gelfen lands a glancing blow to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gelfen throws a shot to the body.
Gelfen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pearson checks it well.
Gelfen misses with a kick to the body.
Gelfen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gelfen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gelfen lands with a cross.
Pearson tries to bum rush Gelfen with a series of wild strikes but Gelfen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gelfen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pearson eats them both and turns towards Gelfen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Gelfen there.
Gelfen slips a jab and a cross from Pearson.
Gelfen throws out a counter right but Pearson avoids it with no problem.
Pearson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Gelfen.
A leg kick checked by Pearson.
Pearson is looking to counter punch.
Pearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pearson moves out of range as Gelfen throws a body kick.
Gelfen misses with a straight left.
Gelfen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gelfen misses with a body shot.
Pearson is looking for a counter combo.
Pearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gelfen lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Gelfen clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Gelfen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Pearson misses its target.
Gelfen scores with a nice right hand.
Pearson misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen 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#
Pearson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gelfen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pearson scrambles back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pearson.
Pearson misses with a hook.
Pearson misses with the combination.
Gelfen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gelfen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pearson on the side of the head.
Pearson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gelfen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gelfen.
As Gelfen backs away, Pearson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Gelfen.
Pearson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pearson moves out of range as Gelfen strikes.
Pearson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gelfen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norman Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gelfen swats away the attempt to clinch by Pearson.
A cross from Gelfen lands.#T1#
Pearson swinging wildly here.
Pearson walks into a jab.
Gelfen throws a low kick but Pearson moves out of range easily.
A combination from Pearson does no damage.
Gelfen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pearson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gelfen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pearson misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Pearson closes the distance and pushes Gelfen back into the cage.
Gelfen has Pearson pressed against the cage, preventing Pearson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut there from Gelfen.
Gelfen lands with a hook. Pearson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy left from Gelfen finds it's target.#T2#
Gelfen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gelfen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gelfen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Gelfen. Those never looked like landing.
Pearson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A left lands for Gelfen.
Gelfen misses with a double jab.
Gelfen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gelfen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pearson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gelfen takes one on the button.
Pearson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gelfen counters with a nice leg kick.
Pearson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pearson misses with a two punch combination.
Gelfen clobbers Pearson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gelfen throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Pearson misses the target.
Gelfen slips under a jab from Pearson.
Pearson misses with a body shot.
Pearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gelfen.#T3#
Gelfen missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gelfen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearson tries to clinch but Gelfen is having none of it.
Gelfen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good work by Pearson as he checks the leg kick.
Gelfen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gelfen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gelfen slips a jab and a cross from Pearson.
A right-left combo lands from Pearson.
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
Pearson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pearson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gelfen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gelfen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearson.
Gelfen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4##CL2#
Gelfen clinches with his opponent.
Pearson throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Pearson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gelfen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gelfen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gelfen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pearson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gelfen looks to throw the jab but Pearson is out of range.
A punch combination from Pearson misses.
Pearson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pearson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gelfen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gelfen tries to work over Pearson's front leg with a kick but Pearson checks it.
Pearson throws a big counter combination but Gelfen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pearson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gelfen looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearson is just out of range.
Pearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gelfen circles away quickly and effectively.
Pearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Pearson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pearson looks to land a combination but Gelfen avoids it well.
Gelfen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pearson. That did some damage!
Gelfen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gelfen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pearson is looking to clinch.
Gelfen takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses.
Gelfen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gelfen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen is looking to land body kicks.
Pearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gelfen tries a quick counter leg kick but Pearson is wise to it.
Gelfen feints and then cracks Pearson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pearson down.
Gelfen misses with the combination.
#T1#
Gelfen throws a big shot that misses.
Gelfen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gelfen.
Gelfen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gelfen scores with a hook.
Gelfen lands a glancing blow to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson throws a right and a left that Gelfen avoids nicely.
Pearson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearson throws a right hand that Gelfen ducks under and follows up with a left that Gelfen also avoids with ease.
Pearson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gelfen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gelfen throws a body shot but no joy.
Gelfen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Gelfen looks to land a left hand but Pearson moved out of range nicely.
Norman Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Pearson has closed the distance and engaged Gelfen in a clinch.
Eddie Gelfen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pearson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Gelfen.
Gelfen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gelfen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gelfen throws a chopping leg kick but Pearson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gelfen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Pearson closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Pearson has had enough of the clinch but Gelfen keeps him there for the moment.
Gelfen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pearson's defenses. #BC2#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pearson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gelfen circles away.
Pearson ducks right into an uppercut from Gelfen.
Gelfen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pearson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pearson throws out a loose jab but Gelfen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gelfen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gelfen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pearson.
Gelfen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pearson slips under a jab from Gelfen.
Pearson misses with a combination
and Gelfen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Gelfen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pearson is looking to clinch but Gelfen is avoiding it.
Gelfen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gelfen connects with a nice looking jab.
Pearson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pearson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gelfen connects with a solid leg kick.
Pearson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gelfen staying out of range there.
Gelfen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gelfen circles away quickly and effectively.
Gelfen misses with a combination
and Pearson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Gelfen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gelfen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Gelfen!
Eddie Gelfen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Norman Pearson spoke after the fight, saying 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '.
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Event:
Pride Xmas
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Gruzdev.
Gelfen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gruzdev throws a hook to the side of Gelfen's head but Gelfen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Gruzdev.
Gelfen throws the left hand but Gruzdev avoids the punch easily.
Gelfen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gelfen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gelfen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gelfen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gruzdev. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Gelfen.
Gruzdev lands the left hand.
A left lands for Gelfen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gelfen throws a jab when Gruzdev was well out of range.
Gruzdev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gruzdev swings widly with a right hand
and Gruzdev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruzdev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gelfen misses with a series of wild punches.
Gruzdev slips under a jab from Gelfen.#T1#
Gelfen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Gruzdev counter with a right hand.
Gelfen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gruzdev.
Gelfen throws a body kick that misses.
Gruzdev looks to land a combination. Gelfen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gruzdev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Gruzdev misses.
Gelfen defending well as Gruzdev loads up on a big left hand.
Gruzdev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gelfen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gruzdev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gelfen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gelfen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gruzdev is out of range and Gelfen settles back down.
A big right from Gruzdev misses.
Gelfen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gelfen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gruzdev finds it's way round the side to connect with Gelfen's head.
Gelfen takes a swing at Gruzdev's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruzdev throws a body shot but no joy.
Gelfen throws a nice looking combination but Gruzdev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gruzdev is looking to counter punch.
Gruzdev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Gelfen moves out of range as Gruzdev strikes.
Gelfen misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Gruzdev misses the target.
Gelfen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Gelfen finds it's target.
Gelfen misses with a double jab.
Gruzdev defending well as Gelfen loads up on a big left hand.
Gruzdev throws a head kick that misses.
Gelfen throws a jab when Gruzdev was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Gelfen. Beautiful body shot.
Gruzdev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gelfen slips under a jab from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gruzdev misses with a shot to the body
enabling Gelfen to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gelfen.
Gruzdev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gelfen throws out the jab.
Gelfen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gelfen misses with a hook to the body
and Gruzdev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Gelfen connects with a looping right hand.
Gelfen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gruzdev moves away from the strike by Gelfen.
Gelfen throws a lazy right hand but Gruzdev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gruzdev throws a right hand that Gelfen ducks under and follows up with a left that Gelfen also avoids with ease.
Gruzdev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gruzdev looks to land a combination but Gelfen avoids it well.
Gruzdev cracks Gelfen with a good jab.
Gelfen throws a head kick but Gruzdev moves out of range.
Gelfen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gelfen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gelfen tries to clinch but Gruzdev is having none of it.
Gruzdev moves out of range of the body kick.
Gruzdev throws a sloppy head kick and Gelfen moves out of range easily.
Gelfen throws a hook to the side of Gruzdev's head but Gruzdev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gruzdev thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gruzdev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gelfen. Gelfen obviously looking to wear him down.
Gruzdev moves out of range of the leg kick from Gelfen.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gelfen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gruzdev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gruzdev slips a jab from Gelfen.
It looked like Gruzdev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gelfen's corner calls for a 1-2. Gelfen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gruzdev scores with a jab.#CL2#
Gelfen clinches.
Gelfen misses with some punches.
#BC#
Gruzdev manages to break the clinch.
Gelfen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gruzdev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gelfen.
Gruzdev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gruzdev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gelfen tried to score with a low kick but Gruzdev checks it.
The fighters circling - Gruzdev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gelfen works the jab nicely.
Gelfen blocks a head kick by Gruzdev.
Gelfen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Danga de danga de dang - Gelfen scores with a four punch combination!
A swing and a miss from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eddie Gelfen will probably get the nod.
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#
Gelfen is looking to clinch but Gruzdev is avoiding it.
Gelfen throws a nice looking combination but Gruzdev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gruzdev throws a leg kick but Gelfen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gelfen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A right-left combo lands from Gelfen.
Gruzdev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gelfen.
Gelfen throws a hook to the side of Gruzdev's head but Gruzdev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gelfen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gelfen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gruzdev doesn't seem bothered though.
Gelfen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gelfen throws a jab when Gruzdev was well out of range.
Gelfen avoids the head kick by Gruzdev.
An inside leg kick lands from Gelfen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Gruzdev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gelfen misses with a hook. Gruzdev ducked under it nicely.
Gelfen lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gelfen moves out of range of the strikes.
Gelfen slips a straight right by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev misses with a right hand
and Gelfen counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Gelfen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gelfen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gruzdev is out of range and Gelfen settles back down.
Gelfen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gruzdev.
Gelfen dodges the punch combination from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev throws a low kick but Gelfen moves out of range easily.
Gelfen avoids the body shot from Gruzdev.
Gelfen misses with a low kick.
Gelfen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gruzdev.
Gruzdev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gelfen under the eye.
Gelfen sizes up Gruzdev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gruzdev just misses with a punch to the body.
Gruzdev needs to keep his hands up - Gelfen had a free shot at his head there.
A cross from Gelfen lands.
Gelfen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gelfen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gelfen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruzdev throws out the jab. #T2#
Gruzdev throws an overhand right that lands on Gelfen's shoulder, as Gelfen tries to avoid the shot.
Gelfen is looking to score with low kicks.
A left and a right from Gruzdev both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gruzdev is looking to score with low kicks.
Gruzdev backing away here, and Gelfen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gelfen checks a leg kick.
Gelfen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gruzdev's head.
Gruzdev looks to land a combination but Gelfen avoids it well.
Gruzdev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gelfen.
Gruzdev misses with a wild body shot.
Gruzdev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gelfen.
Nice shot by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev throws a hook but Gelfen blocks it.
Gruzdev blocks a leg kick.
Gruzdev misses with a hook. Gelfen ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gelfen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gruzdev.
Gelfen punishes Gruzdev's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Gruzdev tries a head kick but it misses.
Gruzdev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gelfen lands with a straight right. Gruzdev didn't see that one coming.
Gruzdev looks to throw the jab but Gelfen is out of range.
Gelfen thows a body kick. Gruzdev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gruzdev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gelfen.
Gelfen looks to throw the jab but Gruzdev is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Gelfen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gruzdev doesn't seem phased though.
Gelfen lands a body shot.
Gelfen lands a right hook to the body.
Gelfen lands a jab to the nose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gelfen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruzdev throws a head kick but Gelfen moves out of range.
Gelfen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gelfen throws a leg kick but Gruzdev checks it.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Gelfen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gruzdev is looking to break free of the clinch but Gelfen has double underhooks. #T4##BC2#
Gelfen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gelfen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gruzdev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gelfen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gelfen tries to clinch but Gruzdev is having none of it.
Gelfen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gelfen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gruzdev's head backwards.
Gelfen sizes up Gruzdev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gruzdev lands a really nice looking cross but Gelfen seems unphased.
Some wild striking there from Gruzdev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gelfen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gruzdev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gruzdev's head.
Gruzdev stuns Gelfen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gelfen lands a nice shot that snaps Gruzdev's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gelfen scores with a shot to the body.
Gruzdev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gelfen cracks Gruzdev with an open hand slap.
Gelfen throws out a loose jab but Gruzdev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gelfen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gruzdev sizes up Gelfen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gruzdev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gruzdev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gruzdev tries a head kick but it misses.
Gelfen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gruzdev counters with a left to the body.
Gruzdev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gelfen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gruzdev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gruzdev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gelfen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gruzdev moves out of range of the body kick.
Gruzdev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gruzdev works over Gelfen's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Gruzdev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gelfen throws a one two combo.
Nice body kick from Gelfen.
Gelfen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Gelfen closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Gruzdev breaks the clinch.
Gelfen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gruzdev sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Gelfen moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Gelfen manages to break the clinch.
Gruzdev throws a lazy right hand but Gelfen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev checks a leg kick.
Gruzdev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gelfen misses with an uppercut
and Gruzdev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gruzdev throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gruzdev. That's going to slow Gelfen down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gelfen wants to clinch.
Gruzdev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Gelfen wants to clinch.
Eddie Gelfen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gelfen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gruzdev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gruzdev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gelfen takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gruzdev. Gelfen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gelfen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A quick step to the side and Gruzdev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Gelfen misses.
Gruzdev takes one to the chin there.
A right-left combo lands from Gruzdev.
Gelfen misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Gruzdev.
Gelfen moves away from the strike by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev throws a hook but Gelfen blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gelfen! But no joy.#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Gruzdev.
A jab from Gelfen misses.
Gruzdev throws a nice looking combination but Gelfen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gelfen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gruzdev cracks the inside of Gelfen's front leg.
Gruzdev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gruzdev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gruzdev throws a low kick but Gelfen moves out of range easily.
Gruzdev cracks Gelfen with an open hand slap.
Gelfen tries to land a leg kick but Gruzdev saw it coming and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Gelfen blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Gelfen moves into the clinch successfully.
Gruzdev can't break the clinch.
Gruzdev is trying to break the clinch but Gelfen has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Gelfen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Gruzdev misses with a series of wild punches.
Gelfen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gruzdev scores with a hook to the body. Gelfen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Gruzdev misses.
Gelfen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gruzdev scores with a jab. Gelfen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gelfen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gelfen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gruzdev needs to keep his hands up - Gelfen had a free shot at his head there.
Gelfen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gelfen misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gruzdev throws a lazy right hand but Gelfen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gelfen cracks a nice hook into Gruzdev's ribs.
Gruzdev misses with a left hand
and Gelfen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gruzdev really felt that one!
Alexander Gruzdev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Gruzdev misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Gruzdev.
Well Gelfen 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eddie Gelfen!
Eddie Gelfen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Alexander Gruzdev had this to say: 'Damn! My face feels like it has been molded by bricks!'.
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Event:
Pride FC 62
Date: Nov 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Andreasson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gelfen.
Gelfen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andreasson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gelfen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andreasson takes a swing at Gelfen's ribcage but misses.
Gelfen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andreasson finds it's way round the side to connect with Gelfen's head.
Gelfen misses with a low kick.
Andreasson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gelfen.
Andreasson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gelfen lands the left hand.
Gelfen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Andreasson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen lands a right hook to the body.
Gelfen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andreasson to score with a decent uppercut.#KD2#
Andreasson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gelfen sprawling to the canvas! Gelfen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Andreasson finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gelfen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gelfen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Bestar Andreasson has been cut.#T1##CL#
Gelfen rushes Andreasson and presses him up against the cage.
Andreasson misses with a punch to the body.
Gelfen blocks an uppercut.
Andreasson tries to throw a body punch but Gelfen avoids it by throwing Andreasson back against the cage.
Andreasson pushes Gelfen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andreasson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andreasson can't find room to land a body shot as Gelfen controls the action.
Gelfen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gelfen is trying to maintain a safe position but Andreasson gets an underhook and turns Gelfen into the cage.#BC#
Gelfen manages to break the clinch.
Andreasson drops his hands momentarily and Gelfen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gelfen avoids the body shot from Andreasson.
Gelfen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andreasson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gelfen jabs Andreasson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Andreasson misses with a body punch
and Gelfen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Gelfen coming out on top.
Andreasson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreasson moves out of range of the leg kick from Gelfen.
Gelfen lands with a right hand.
Andreasson misses with a body punch
and Gelfen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Bestar Andreasson's cut even more.
Andreasson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gelfen rather than just go for the knockout.
Gelfen throws a leg kick but Andreasson checks it.
Gelfen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andreasson throws a hook to the side of Gelfen's head but Gelfen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gelfen misses with a hook
and Andreasson counters with a leg kick.
Andreasson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gelfen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gelfen.
Andreasson avoids the body shot from Gelfen.
Gelfen lands with a right hand.
Andreasson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Gelfen.
Gelfen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andreasson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gelfen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andreasson manages to avoid it.
Andreasson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Gelfen misses with a wild body shot.
Gelfen misses with an uppercut.
Andreasson needs to keep his hands up - Gelfen had a free shot at his head there.
Andreasson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andreasson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gelfen.
Andreasson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gelfen looks to land a combination but Andreasson avoids it well.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gelfen tried to score with a low kick but Andreasson checks it.
Gelfen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Andreasson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andreasson blocks a jab.
Andreasson thinks about the counter body kick.
Jab from Gelfen.#CUT#
The cut above Bestar Andreasson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Andreasson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gelfen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andreasson just manages to avoid it.
Gelfen moves in looking to clinch but Andreasson pushes him off.
Andreasson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gelfen can pounce on him.
#T4#
A punch combination from Gelfen misses.
Andreasson throws a big counter head kick but Gelfen avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andreasson lands with a hook. Gelfen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gelfen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Gelfen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Andreasson lands with a light punch inside.
Gelfen is trying to break free.
Andreasson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Andreasson fails to land.
Andreasson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gelfens head.
Gelfen misses with the head strike.
Andreasson being controlled against the cage.
Andreasson digs a right hand underneath Gelfen's ribcage. Gelfen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Gelfen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andreasson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Andreasson lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bestar Andreasson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gelfen throws a sloppy head kick and Andreasson moves out of range easily.
Andreasson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gelfen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andreasson to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gelfen.
Gelfen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gelfen throws a quick counter head kick but Andreasson was just out of range.
Andreasson misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gelfen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gelfen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gelfen moves out of range as Andreasson strikes.
Andreasson blocks a low kick nicely.
Andreasson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gelfen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreasson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gelfen counters with a nice uppercut.
Gelfen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gelfen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andreasson can do to turn this around?
Gelfen missing with a left hand there. Andreasson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gelfen misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Gelfen as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Gelfen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andreasson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gelfen.
Andreasson misses with a body shot.
Andreasson looks for the body kick but Gelfen saw that one coming.
Gelfen scores with a jab to the head.
Gelfen tries a head kick but it misses.
Gelfen lunges at Andreasson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andreasson's hand.
Gelfen thumps Andreasson with a low kick.
Andreasson blocks a jab.
Gelfen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andreasson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gelfen is just out of range.
Gelfen blocks a head kick by Andreasson.
Gelfen staying out of range there.
Gelfen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreasson throws a lazy right hand but Gelfen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andreasson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gelfen. Gelfen obviously looking to wear him down.
Gelfen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andreasson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gelfen. Gelfen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andreasson throws a leg kick but Gelfen checks it.
Andreasson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreasson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gelfen takes a step back to recover.
Gelfen throws a combination that misses
and Andreasson counters with a nice body kick.
Gelfen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andreasson tries a quick counter leg kick but Gelfen is wise to it.
Gelfen checks a leg kick nicely.
Gelfen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Gelfen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Gelfen moves into the clinch.
Gelfen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3##BC#
Gelfen breaks the clinch.
Gelfen moves out of range as Andreasson throws a body kick.
Eddie Gelfen is winning the standup battle so far.
Gelfen moves out of range as Andreasson throws a body kick.
Gelfen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Andreasson's calf.
Gelfen throws out a loose jab but Andreasson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gelfen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAndreasson.
Gelfen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andreasson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andreasson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gelfen.
Andreasson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gelfen misses with a head kick.
Andreasson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gelfen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andreasson misses with a low kick.
Gelfen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Andreasson avoids it.
Gelfen cracks Andreasson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
Bestar Andreasson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gelfen scores with a hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bestar Andreasson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eddie Gelfen!
Eddie Gelfen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
AEW 29
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Gelfen scores with a nice right hand.
Gelfen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Galute's head backwards.
We've been told by Gelfen's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gelfen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gelfen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Gelfen has Galute up against the cage in a clinch.
Galute makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gelfen has had enough of the clinch but Galute keeps him there for the moment.
Gelfen tries to circle away but Galute has him pinned against the cage.
Gelfen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Galute backwards.
A short uppercut from Galute.
Galute makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galute throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galute misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gelfen blocks a head kick by Galute.
Gelfen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Galute fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gelfen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Galute throws a hook but Gelfen blocks it.
Galute connects with the punch.
A jab from Gelfen does it's job there.#T1#
Gelfen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gelfen throws a head kick that misses
and Galute counters with a three punch combo that has Gelfen backing up. Gelfen nods at Galute to acknowledge the strikes.
Gelfen dips to his left and cracks Galute with an uppercut!
Gelfen avoids the head kick by Galute.
Gelfen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gelfen connects with a solid leg kick.
Galute on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Galute bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gelfen's head backwards.
A decent looking cross lands there for Galute.
Galute throws a body punch but Gelfen moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galute tries a head kick but it misses.
Galute blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Gelfen - that landed with a thud.
Gelfen blocks a body shot from Galute. #BC#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galute will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gelfen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Gelfen misses the jab.
Gelfen throws a looping overhand right but Galute ducks down to avoid it.
Gelfen lands with a right hand.
Galute slips a straight right by Gelfen.
Galute tries to counter by closing the distance.
Galute checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL#
Gelfen pushes Galute up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Galute breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Gelfen misses.
Galute is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gelfen with a body shot.
Gelfen misses with a few strikes there.
#KD2#
Galute drops Gelfen with a beautiful combination! Gelfen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Galute is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Gelfen has been cut.
No joy there for Galute, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Gelfen misses the target.
Galute misses with a low kick as Gelfen jumps back.#CL#
Gelfen moves into the clinch.
Galute misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Gelfen manages to break the clinch.
Galute will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Gelfen punishes Galute's body with a nice straight punch.
Gelfen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Galute stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gelfen misses the jab.
Galute is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Galute shoots and misses
and Gelfen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Gelfen moves into the clinch successfully.
Galute misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Gelfen manages to break the clinch.
Gelfen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gelfen connects with an inside leg kick.
Gelfen thuds his shin into the meat of Galute's side.#CL#
Gelfen moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gelfen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galute won't allow Gelfen to pass to mount.
Galute wants to improve his position but Gelfen is controlling well.
Galute on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Gelfen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Galute has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Gelfen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Galute is trying to maintain the position but Gelfen is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gelfen is working for a submission of some sort.
Gelfen works his way into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galute manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Gelfen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Galute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gelfen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gelfen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galute paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gelfen moves away from the strike by Galute.
Galute throws a right hand that Gelfen ducks under and follows up with a left that Gelfen also avoids with ease.
Galute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gelfen dodges the punch combination from Galute.
Gelfen looks to score with a jab to the body but Galute is just out of range.
Galute wants to clinch.
Galute tries to close the distance and clinch but Gelfen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gelfen misses with a hook. Galute ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galute throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gelfen is looking to slow Galute down with leg kicks.
Galute staying out of range there.#CL2#
Galute clinches.
Galute misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galute throws a punch but it's blocked by Gelfen. #BC#
Gelfen breaks the clinch.
Eddie Gelfen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Gelfen tries to move into range but Galute moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Galute throws a hook to the side of Gelfen's head but Gelfen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Galute takes one on the button.
Galute with a poor takedown
and Galute takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Galute takes one to the chin there.
Gelfen misses with a hook.
Galute looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gelfen blocks a leg kick.
Gelfen throws a right and a left that Galute avoids nicely.
Galute swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Galute stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Galute misses with a wild body shot.
Galute throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!#CL#
Gelfen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Galute lands a nice uppercut.
Gelfen lands an uppercut.
Gelfen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galute uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gelfen.
Lopeared Galute is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Galute looks to land a right hand but Gelfen moved out of range.
Galute misses the jab.
Gelfen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Galute tries to clinch but Gelfen is having none of it.
A jab from Galute misses.
Galute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gelfen is looking to chop away at Galute's legs.
Galute wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Gelfen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gelfen connects with an inside leg kick.
Gelfen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Galute's calf.
Galute throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Galute's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Galute duly obliges.
Galute looks for the body kick but Gelfen saw that one coming.
Galute waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gelfen.#T3#
Gelfen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Galute. Galute circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good leg kick by Gelfen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gelfen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galute.
Galute displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gelfen.
A telegraphed right hand from Galute misses the target.
Gelfen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gelfen tries to bum rush Galute with a series of wild strikes but Galute uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Galute takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Galute tries to clinch up.
Galute tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Galute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gelfen.
Galute tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Galute walks into a left hand.
Good exchange - Gelfen coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galute throws a shot from downtown. Gelfen moves away and avoids it.
Galute has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gelfen.
Galute thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eddie Gelfen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Galute blocks a body shot from Gelfen.
Gelfen looking to slow down the pace here.
Galute struggles to land a body shot inside as Gelfen controls his hands.
Galute fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Galute clinches. #BC#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galute uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gelfen.
A jab from Galute finds it's way through Gelfen's defenses. #CL#
Gelfen drives through and clinches with Galute against the cage.
Galute swings wildly with an uppercut but Gelfen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galute working Gelfen over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galute fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Galute tries a knee to the head but Gelfen blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Gelfen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Gelfen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##KD2#
Galute drops Gelfen with a beautiful combination! Gelfen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Galute is looking for the KO!
Galute takes one to the side of the head.
Gelfen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galute.
Gelfen avoids the head kick by Galute.
An inside leg kick lands from Gelfen.
Gelfen swats away the attempt to clinch by Galute.
Galute takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Gelfen misses its intended target.
Galute tries to move into range but Gelfen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gelfen misses with a hook.
Galute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Galute was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Galute throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Gelfen. Beautiful body shot.
Galute misses with a hook. Gelfen ducked under it nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gelfen!
Galute misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Galute is looking to clinch but Gelfen is avoiding it.
Galute throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Gelfen to counter with a crisp jab.
Galute throws a lazy uppercut
and Gelfen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galute throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gelfen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galute takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galute. Gelfen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galute thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gelfen lands an overhand right.
Gelfen connects with a crisp jab.
Galute drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gelfen tries to clinch up but Galute circles away and keeps his distance.
Gelfen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Galute with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gelfen to score with a decent uppercut.
Galute misses with a lunging right hand
and Gelfen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Galute has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gelfen.
Galute throws a poor cross that misses
and Gelfen counters with a straight right hand.
Galute jabs at Gelfen's body.
Gelfen tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopeared Galute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Galute blocks the body kick.
Galute is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gelfen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galute sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gelfen misses with a wild combination.
Eddie Gelfen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gelfen blocks a jab.
Galute throws a poor cross that misses
and Gelfen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Galute throws a looping overhand right but Gelfen ducks down to avoid it.
Galute misses with a double jab.
Galute's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gelfen tries to clinch up.
A jab from Gelfen finds it's way through Galute's defenses.
Gelfen lands a leg kick that knocks Galute off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galute. Gelfen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gelfen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Galute walks into a straight right hand from Gelfen.
Galute misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gelfen throws a leg kick which misses Galute's front leg but catches the back leg as Galute tries to avoid it. #T3#
Gelfen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Galute takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gelfen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eddie Gelfen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Gelfen. Those never looked like landing.
Gelfen defending well as Galute loads up on a big left hand.
Galute ducks right into an uppercut from Gelfen.
Gelfen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gelfen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galute can do to turn this around?
Gelfen cracks Galute with an open hand slap.
Gelfen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Galute.
Galute takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Galute tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gelfen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galute loads up on a big right hand but Gelfen slips the punch.
Gelfen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Galute has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gelfen.
Galute blocks a head kick by Gelfen.
Galute wants to clinch up but Gelfen keeps it at a distance.
Gelfen clobbers Galute with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Galute misses. #T4#
Galute misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Galute will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gelfen jabs Galute right on the nose. Galute blinks but takes it well.
Galute throws an overhand right that lands on Gelfen's shoulder, as Gelfen tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Gelfen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Galute loads up on a big right hand but Gelfen slips the punch.
Gelfen slips a jab from Galute.#TD#
Gelfen feints and as Galute raises his hands in defense, Gelfen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gelfen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gelfen continues to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Galute is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gelfen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Gelfen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gelfen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Gelfen!
Eddie Gelfen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
AEW 24
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Gelfen scores with a leg kick.
Gelfen misses with a leg kick.
George appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gelfen lands a nice hook to George's body. George takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gelfen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gelfen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Despite the aggression on George's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gelfen digs a good body shot into George's ribs.
Gelfen missing with a left hand there. George was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gelfen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gelfen misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Gelfen.
Gelfen throws an overhand right that lands on George's shoulder, as George tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Gelfen tries to keep at a distance but George has taken the fight into the clinch.
George lands a shoulder strike.
George prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gelfen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Good body shot from Gelfen.
George swings wildly with an uppercut but Gelfen uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gelfen scores with a hook to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by George as Gelfen tries to tie him up. #T1#
George lands a hook that snaps the head of Gelfen backwards.
Gelfen throws a punch but it's blocked by George.
George doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
George lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gelfen.
A short left from Gelfen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, George creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gelfen slows down the pace here.
Gelfen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from George.
George pushes Gelfen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
George fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
George lands with a left to the head.
George is leaning against Gelfen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
George scores with a shoulder strike.
Gelfen is breathing heavily.
Gelfen misses with a short punch on the inside.
George tries to work over Gelfen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
George misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Gelfen lands a hook that snaps the head of George backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George works on Gelfen's body with a couple of short punches.
George lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
George is working Gelfen over against the cage.
George lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by George.
George scores with a nice hook to the head.
George pushes Gelfen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
George swings wildly with an uppercut but Gelfen uses good head movement to avoid it.
George lands with a left to the head.
Gelfen is trying to push George away but George has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
George can't find room to land a body shot as Gelfen controls the action.
A shot in the inside from George.
George tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gelfen's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for George.
A short right from George.
George lands with a light punch inside.
George misses with some punches.
Gelfen tries a body shot but George blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Gelfen scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
George struggles to land a body shot inside as Gelfen controls his hands.
George working aggressively here.
Gelfen working aggressively here.
George misses with a punch on the inside.
George misses with a punch to the body.
George lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
George is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gelfen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip George to the mat. George regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
George is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#ES2#
George wriggles free and stands up.
The fighters circling - Gelfen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gelfen throws an overhand right that lands on George's shoulder, as George tries to avoid the shot.
George takes one on the button.
George swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Gelfen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
George thuds his right hand into Gelfen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
George misses with a body shot.
Gelfen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
George misses with an uppercut.
Gelfen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
George takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gelfen is looking to clinch.
Gelfen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from George.
George swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gelfen misses with a wild body shot.
George is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gelfen with a body shot.
Gelfen moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from George does it's job there.
George looks to score with a jab to the body but Gelfen is just out of range.
Gelfen circles away from the clinch attempt.
George scores with a hook to the body. Gelfen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gelfen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract George.
A little jabbing left from George on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gelfen throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
George digs a good body shot into Gelfen's ribs.
George connects with a right hand. Gelfen shakes it off.
George lands with a nice body punch.
George checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zahabi George dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
George defending well as Gelfen loads up on a big left hand.
George has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
George getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
George throws a hook to the side of Gelfen's head but Gelfen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
George tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
George keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gelfen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. George manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
George walks into a stiff left hand from Gelfen.
Eddie Gelfen is winning the standup battle so far.
George swings for the body but Gelfen moves out of range.
George swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gelfen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
George uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gelfen.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gelfen!
George throws out a powerful jab.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gelfen. George does a little dance to reset his feet.
George lands with a shot to the body.
George throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gelfen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gelfen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
George slips a straight right by Gelfen.
Gelfen throws a right and a left that both miss.
George let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gelfen slips under a jab from George.
Gelfen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
George just misses with a punch to the body.
Gelfen tries to score with a low kick but George moves his leg out of the way.
Gelfen slips under a jab.#CL2#
George fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gelfen, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from George fails to land.
George misses with some punches.
George lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
George blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by George.
Gelfen blocking some punches.
George works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from George on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
George lands with a light punch inside.
George misses with a punch on the inside.
George lands a body punch in the clinch.
George lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gelfen.
George scores with a shot to the side of Gelfen's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gelfen blocking some punches.
#T2#
George throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gelfens head.
George lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
George lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
George lands a left hand.
George lands a shoulder strike.
George lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gelfen backwards.
George goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for George. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
George works on Gelfen's body with a couple of short punches.
George has a couple of punches blocked by Gelfen.
A hook to the body from George.
A quick uppercut on the inside from George.
George lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
George working some nice short punches in the clinch.
George lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for George.
George lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gelfen backwards.
A short left from George.
George tries to throw a body punch but Gelfen avoids it by throwing George back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gelfen.
George lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3##KD2#
George drops Gelfen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gelfen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Gelfen is rocked!
George working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Gelfen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
George dips a shoulder and cracks Gelfen with a mighty uppercut! Gelfen falls back against the cage and George unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gelfen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - George screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zahabi George!
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Event:
AEW 18
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Mann misses the jab.
Gelfen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gelfen manages to avoid it.
Mann lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gelfen will feel that in the morning.
Mann defending well as Gelfen loads up on a big left hand.
Mann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Mann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gelfen.
Gelfen connects with a right hand. Mann shakes it off.
Gelfen missing with a left hand there. Mann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mann throws a jab when Gelfen was well out of range.
Gelfen flicks out a counter leg kick but Mann steps away.
The fighters circling - Gelfen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mann misses with a head kick.
Mann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gelfen throws a hook but Mann blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gelfen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Mann misses its intended target.
Mann moves away from the strike by Gelfen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gelfen tries to clinch but Mann moves out of range.
Mann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Gelfen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mann back to the cage. Gelfen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mann slips a straight right by Gelfen.
Gelfen misses with an uppercut. Mann saw that one coming.
Mann scores with a spinning back kick!
Gelfen throws a looping overhand right but Mann ducks down to avoid it.
Mann quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gelfen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gelfen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gelfen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gelfen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mann eats them both and turns towards Gelfen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gelfen lands the left hand.
Mann connects with a body shot that sends Gelfen's belly button to the back.
Gelfen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mann misses with a hook.
Mann checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mann misses with a looping right.
Mann displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gelfen lands a slapping body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mann. Gelfen shrugs it off though. #T2#
Mann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gelfen lands a really nice looking cross but Mann seems unphased.
Mann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gelfen at a distance.
Mann slips a jab and a cross from Gelfen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gelfen.
Gelfen throws a jab when Mann was well out of range.
A big left from Mann misses.
Mann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mann looks to score with a jab to the body but Gelfen is just out of range.
Gelfen tries to clinch but Mann is having none of it.
Gelfen connects with a nice looking jab.
Gelfen just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Mann misses.
Mann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gelfen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mann jabs Gelfen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mann throws a body kick that misses.
Mann tries to land a front kick but Gelfen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Gelfen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gelfen throws a leg kick that misses.
Gelfen tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Gelfen misses
and Mann counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gelfen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gelfen looks winded!
Mann lands a nice hook to Gelfen's body. Gelfen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gelfen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mann throws a nice head kick!
Mann moves out of range of the strikes.
Gelfen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gelfen misses with a hook
and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gelfen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mann counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Mann jabs Gelfen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gelfen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gelfen misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Mann.#T4#
Mann lands a glancing blow to the side of Gelfen's head.#CL#
Gelfen gets tackled into the cage by Mann. Mann maintains the clinch.
Mann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gelfen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mann lands a nice looking body shot.
Mann jabs Gelfen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gelfen throws a hook to the side of Mann's head but Mann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mann takes a swing at Gelfen's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Mann clinches with his opponent.
Gelfen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gelfen lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Mann.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gelfen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Mann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mann misses with a head kick.
Gelfen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mann misses with a body kick.
Mann swings for the body but Gelfen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buse Mann dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mann lands a glancing blow to the side of Gelfen's head.
Gelfen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mann misses with a kick to the body.
Gelfen misses with a low kick.
Mann is looking to counter the offense by Gelfen and move into the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mann here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gelfen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gelfen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buse Mann is winning the standup battle so far.
Gelfen lands a front kick.
Mann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gelfen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mann wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gelfen misses with an uppercut. Mann saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gelfen scores with a sloppy right hand. Mann should have avoided that one.
Gelfen blocks a head kick by Mann.
Mann throws a sloppy head kick and Gelfen moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gelfen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gelfen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mann is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Gelfen connects with a solid leg kick.
Gelfen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gelfen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gelfen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That kick from Gelfen tenderised Mann's leg. Mann is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gelfen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mann. That one must have hurt.
Gelfen is breathing heavily.
Mann digs a good hook to Gelfen's body.
Mann jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gelfen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mann. That one must have hurt.
Mann lands a front kick.
Mann lands a glancing blow to the side of Gelfen's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gelfen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mann fakes the leg kick and cracks Gelfen in the body.
Mann scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mann.
#T2#
Mann misses with a series of wild punches.
Gelfen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen throws a solid leg kick but Mann takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gelfen.
Gelfen throws a jab when Mann was well out of range.
Gelfen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gelfen can do to turn this around?
Mann slips a jab and a cross from Gelfen.
Gelfen throws a right and a left that Mann avoids nicely.
Gelfen throws out a loose jab but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mann.
Gelfen swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
Mann lands a head kick!
Mann blocks a jab.
Mann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Gelfen tries to keep at a distance but Mann has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mann misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Mann lands a shoulder strike.
Mann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mann scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gelfen digs a right hand into Mann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mann's gas tank.
Mann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Gelfen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gelfen misses with a hook. Mann ducked under it nicely.
Mann tries to land a front kick but Gelfen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gelfen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gelfen misses with a looping left.
Gelfen misses with a looping right.
Gelfen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Gelfen.
Mann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gelfen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gelfen.
Mann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Mann.
Gelfen tries a low kick but Mann avoids it.#T4#
Mann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gelfen.
Mann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann scores with a nice head shot.
Gelfen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mann is able to avoid easily.
Gelfen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gelfen blocks the body kick.
Gelfen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gelfen throws a series of punches but Mann avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mann.
Mann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Mann forces Gelfen back against the cage and clinches.
Gelfen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gelfen lands a hook that snaps the head of Mann backwards.
Mann lands a body shot.
Gelfen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC#
Mann breaks from the clinch.
Gelfen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mann finds it's way round the side to connect with Gelfen's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buse Mann dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gelfen connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Mann misses.
Mann clobbers Gelfen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gelfen falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD#
and Mann counters with a crisp one two that drops Gelfen! Mann thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gelfen to his feet! Gelfen is in big trouble!#ROC#
Gelfen is rocked!
Mann throws a leg kick which misses Gelfen's front leg but catches the back leg as Gelfen tries to avoid it.
Gelfen is still on wobbly legs! Can Mann finish him?
Gelfen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gelfen seems to have recovered his senses.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mann.
Gelfen throws a lazy uppercut
and Mann counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Gelfen has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buse Mann!
Buse Mann decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
AEW 11
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Donk. Black catches Gelfen right on the button with a cross.
Gelfen jabs at Black's body.
Gelfen lands a head shot.
A good leg kick by Gelfen.
Gelfen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gelfen scores with a jab to the body.
Black takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
Gelfen thows a leg kick but Black checks it
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gelfen misses with a straight left.
Gelfen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gelfen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Gelfen forces Black back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black blocks a jab.#CL2#
Gelfen moves into range and clinches up with Black.#T1#
Gelfen working aggressively here.
Gelfen missing with knees to the body.
Black stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Black is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gelfen to keep the fight standing.
Gelfen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Black leaning against his opponent.
Gelfen is stalling here.
Gelfen trying to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Gelfen.
#TD2#
Gelfen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gelfen manages to end up in side control.
Black is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Gelfen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Black takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gelfen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Black's calf.
Gelfen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gelfen.
Black was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gelfen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gelfen feints and then cracks Black's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Black down.
Black stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gelfen.
A left lands for Gelfen.
Gelfen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gelfen scoring well with a low kick there.
Gelfen throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Black scores with a hook.
Black fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3##CL2#
Gelfen moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gelfen fails to land.
Black stalls.
Gelfen lands with a light punch inside.
Black slowing the pace effectively.
Gelfen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gelfen lands a hook that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Gelfen lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Gelfen.
Black slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Gelfen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Black regains guard.
Black seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving. #T4#
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gelfen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gelfen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gelfen wants to get up but he can't break Black's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Black's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gelfen slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gelfen. That's going to slow Black down.
Gelfen misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
Gelfen misses the body punch
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gelfen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Black has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Gelfen closes the distance and clinches.
Black wants to stall.
Gelfen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Black up against the cage.
Gelfen tries a body shot but Black blocks it.
Gelfen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black is looking to control Gelfen's arms but Gelfen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Black has his back to the cage.
Gelfen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Black pulls Gelfen into guard.
#T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gelfen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gelfen tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Black stalling away here and it's allowed Gelfen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Gelfen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black won't allow Gelfen to sweep him here.
Gelfen working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gelfen controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
Black trying to control but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
Gelfen working a defensive guard here.
Black working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black preventing the sweep.
Gelfen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gelfen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Gelfen's legs - danger averted.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
Eddie Gelfen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Black throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Black is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Black on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gelfen.
Black takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gelfen throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Black appears to be looking for a big counter.
Black looks to throw the jab but Gelfen is out of range.
Gelfen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Black walks into a jab.
Gelfen tries to clinch up.
A big right from Gelfen misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gelfen throws a leg kick which misses Black's front leg but catches the back leg as Black tries to avoid it.
Gelfen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donk. Gelfen catches Black right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Black's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Black misses with an uppercut.
Gelfen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Black steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gelfen.
A combination from Gelfen does no damage.
Black is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Black throws out a loose jab but Gelfen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gelfen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Black scores with a jab to the head.
Gelfen misses with a head kick.
Black appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gelfen walks into a straight right hand from Black.
Gelfen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Black is out of range.
Gelfen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gelfen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gelfen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Black misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Black's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gelfen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Black scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
Matt Black's cut is getting worse.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Gelfen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Gelfen has closed the distance and engaged Black in a clinch.
#BC2#
Gelfen breaks from the clinch.
Black needs to keep his hands up - Gelfen had a free shot at his head there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gelfen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Black has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Black and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but Gelfen is quick to defend against it.
Eddie Gelfen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gelfen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Black is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gelfen scoring well with a low kick there.
Gelfen throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Black connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gelfen defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gelfen was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.
Gelfen scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
Matt Black's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gelfen.
Matt Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A low kick from Gelfen is predictable there
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gelfen lands a jab to the head.
#ROC2#
Black is rocked!
Black glances at the clock... BAM! Gelfen nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Black crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Black is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Gelfen!
Eddie Gelfen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
AEW 5
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Riggs scores with a takedown into Gelfen's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riggs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riggs wants to control from the top but Gelfen keeps moving.
Gelfen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gelfen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riggs.
Riggs throwing strikes but missing.
Riggs lands a couple of elbows.
Gelfen is trying to control the position but Riggs postures up.
Riggs is looking to advance position but Gelfen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen content just to control the position here.
Riggs tries to reverse the position but Gelfen maintains control.
Riggs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Riggs manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T1#
Gelfen prevents Riggs from improving his position.#SU#
Gelfen stands up from half guard.
Riggs connects with a looping right hand.
Riggs blocks a jab.
Gelfen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riggss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Ryan Riggs has been cut.
Gelfen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Riggs gets a takedown into half guard.
Riggs trying to mount his opponent but Gelfen defends it.
Riggs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Riggs is thwarting Gelfen's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Riggs lands a nice short elbow.
Riggs is thwarting Gelfen's attempts to control the position.
Riggs throwing shots but Gelfen is blocking nicely.
Gelfen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Riggs scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gelfen trying to control but Riggs postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riggs working the head and body with strikes.
Riggs prevents Gelfen from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gelfen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Riggs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3##SUB#
Gelfen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riggs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Riggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggs with a nice head shot there.
Riggs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Riggs trying to control but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
Riggs passes Gelfen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Riggs throws a strike but Gelfen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Riggs cracks Gelfen with a solid left hand.
Riggs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Riggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gelfen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riggs cracks Gelfen with a solid left hand.
Riggs looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Riggs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gelfen is trying to control the position but Riggs postures up.
Riggs distracts Gelfen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gelfen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riggs loads up on a big left hand. Gelfen felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Riggs looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Gelfen can't hide his disappointment, as Riggs celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Riggs!
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Event:
PSE 40
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Gelfen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mencken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mencken scores with a nice head shot.
Gelfen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gelfen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
Mencken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gelfen. Gelfen obviously looking to wear him down.
Gelfen slips under a jab.
Gelfen misses the jab.
Mencken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gelfen.
A combination from Gelfen does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Gelfen.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Gelfen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mencken just misses with a punch to the body.
Mencken lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Gelfen.
Gelfen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gelfen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mencken counters with a nice body shot.
Gelfen is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mencken scores with a nice body kick.
Gelfen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mencken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mencken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gelfen on the side of the head.
Mencken throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mencken misses with a wild body shot.
Gelfen is looking for a counter combo.
Jab by Mencken.
Mencken throws a hook but Gelfen avoids it easily.
Mencken checks a leg kick.#KD2#
Mencken throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Gelfen tumbling to the canvas!
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!
Mencken preventing the sweep.
Mencken wants to stand but Gelfen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mencken sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mencken wanted to stand there but Gelfen had control of the position. #T2#
Gelfen pulls Mencken in close to his closed guard and prevents Mencken from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mencken trying to control but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
Gelfen has his hands on Mencken's head, controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mencken tries to free his leg and advance position but Gelfen is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Gelfen's corner calls for a 1-2. Gelfen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gelfen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mencken moves out of range as Gelfen strikes.
Mencken let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gelfen lands a head kick. Mencken smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mencken slips a jab from Gelfen.
Gelfen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gelfen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mencken moves out of range of the strikes.
Gelfen just misses with a punch to the body.
Gelfen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gelfen throws a head kick that misses.
Gelfen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gelfen throws a head kick but Mencken moves out of range.
Mencken lands a really nice looking cross but Gelfen seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gelfen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mencken keeps Gelfen at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Mencken checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mencken! But no joy.
Gelfen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gelfen throws a jab when Mencken was well out of range.
Mencken misses with a body shot.
Gelfen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gelfen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mencken is out of range.
Mencken is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gelfen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gelfen motions for Mencken to come forward. Gelfen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gelfen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mencken moves away.
Mencken throws a head kick that misses.
Gelfen takes one to the chin there.
Gelfen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mencken.
Gelfen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gelfen defending well as Mencken loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gelfen throws a big shot that misses.
Gelfen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mencken counters with a huge left! Gelfen is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mencken isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gelfen from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mencken!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). HL Mencken! HL Mencken retains his heavyweight title!
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Event:
PSE 31
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Gelfen.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Gelfen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gelfen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Gelfen lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Gelfen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Gelfen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Smith avoids it.
Gelfen staying out of range there.
Smith throws a body punch but Gelfen moves out of range.
Gelfen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gelfen scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Smith moves out of range as Gelfen strikes.
Gelfen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Gelfen is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Gelfen catches Smith napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Smith to the canvas!
#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelfen preventing the sweep.
Gelfen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Gelfen defends easily.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gelfen tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Gelfen controlling from the top position. #SU#
Gelfen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gelfen lands a jab to the head.
Gelfen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Gelfen's head but Gelfen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gelfen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Gelfen throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Gelfen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gelfen scores with a three punch combo!
Gelfen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Gelfen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gelfen misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gelfen blocks a jab.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gelfen's calf.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gelfen.
Gelfen slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith throws a jab when Gelfen was well out of range.
Gelfen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gelfen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gelfen moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.#T3#
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Gelfen.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Gelfen swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gelfen pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD#
Gelfen drops Smith with a right and a left! Gelfen comes rushing in but Smith regains his composure and manages to keep Gelfen in guard.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Gelfen finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Aaron Smith's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Gelfen gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Gelfen is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Smith flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Smith is out cold! Gelfen holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Gelfen!
Eddie Gelfen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Aaron Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Event:
New York RD 6
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Riggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Gelfen misses.
Riggs flicks out a counter leg kick but Gelfen steps away.
Riggs checks the leg kick.
Gelfen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gelfen connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Ryan Riggs has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Riggs looks to throw the jab but Gelfen is out of range.
Riggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riggs misses with a body shot.
Riggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riggs lands a right hook to the body.
Riggs connects with a crisp jab.
Gelfen ducks right into an uppercut from Riggs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gelfen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riggs avoids the head kick by Gelfen.
Gelfen scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gelfen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Riggs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gelfen circles away.
Gelfen avoids the body shot from Riggs.
Gelfen is looking for a counter combo.
Gelfen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riggs.
#T1#
Riggs misses the shot to the body.
Gelfen tries a head kick but it misses.
Riggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gelfen was well out of range. Poor timing from Riggs.
Gelfen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gelfen clobbers Riggs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Riggs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gelfen rather than just go for the knockout.
Gelfen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Riggs avoids the body shot from Gelfen.
Riggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Gelfen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gelfen walks into a straight right hand from Riggs.
Riggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gelfen at a distance.
#TD2#
Riggs gets a takedown into half 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!
Riggs thows a huge punch but Gelfen dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Riggs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Riggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Riggs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gelfen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riggs drops an elbow to the side of Gelfen's head.
Gelfen trying to hold on to Riggs's head to control him but Riggs postures up.
Riggs lands with a punch from half guard.
Riggs is thwarting Gelfen's attempts to control the position.
Riggs lands strikes from half guard.
Riggs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riggs lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Gelfen has his hands clasped together around Riggs's back. He's all about the action.
Riggs thows a huge punch but Gelfen dodges it nicely.
Riggs works his foot free and advances to mount.
Riggs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gelfen tries to hold on but Riggs pushes him away.
Riggs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gelfen looks a forlorn figure.
Riggs with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggs looking to finish Gelfen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gelfen!#T4#
Riggs postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Gelfen badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Riggs around the waist but Riggs pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Riggs is the winner by TKO! Riggs jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Riggs!
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Event:
PSE 26
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Gelfen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jah appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gelfen misses with an uppercut. Jah saw that one coming.
Gelfen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gelfen throws a leg kick
and Jah counters with a solid body kick.
Gelfen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gelfen throws a hook but Jah avoids it easily.
Gelfen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jah counter with a right hand.
Gelfen lands a glancing blow to the side of Jah's head.
Good leg kick by Gelfen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gelfen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gelfen misses with a hook
and Jah counters with a nice kick to the body. #CL#
Gelfen has Jah up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Gelfen fails to land. #T1#
Gelfen managing to block the knees to the body from Jah.
Gelfen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jah controls his hands.
Jah blocking some punches.
Gelfen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jah.
Jah misses with a punch to the body.
Jah working Gelfen over with knees to the body.
Jah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gelfen's elbow.
Jah tries a knee to the head but Gelfen blocks it.
Jah trying to land knees to the body.
Gelfen misses with some punches.
Jah misses with a body punch.
Gelfen letting Jah take a breather here.
Gelfen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gelfen has a couple of punches blocked by Jah.
Jah unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jah with a knee to the head.
Gelfen tries to break the clinch but Jah is controlling the position. #T2#
Jah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gelfen.
Gelfen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but Gelfen blocks with his arms.
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but Gelfen blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Gelfen as the two fighters clinch.
Gelfen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jah's efforts to push away.
Jah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gelfen.
Jah tries to break free but Gelfen pushes him back against the cage.
Jah trying to land knees to the body.
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but Gelfen blocks with his arms.
Gelfen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jah looks winded!
Jah looking to throw knees to the head but Gelfen is blocking nicely.
Gelfen avoiding damage as Jah throws knees to the body.
Gelfen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jahs head. #BC#
Gelfen manages to break the clinch.
Gelfen misses with a hook to the body
and Jah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Gelfen throws a head kick but Jah moves out of range.
Gelfen misses with a body shot.
Jah tries to counter with a clinch but Gelfen shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Gelfen drives through and clinches with Jah against the cage.
Gelfen wants to stall.
Jah stalling.
Jah crunches a lovely knee into Gelfen's ribcage.
Jah lands a good knee to the midsection. Gelfen won't want to take too many of those.
Jah lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gelfen managing to block the knees to the body from Jah.
Gelfen is working for takedown but Jah is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jah lands a shot to the body.
Jah lands a right hand.
Gelfen misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Gelfen.
The referee calls for Jah to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gelfen. #T4#
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gelfen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but Gelfen blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Gelfen breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Gelfen.
Nice body punch from Gelfen.
Jah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gelfen.
Jah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gelfen.
Gelfen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gelfen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gelfen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gelfen lands a nice hook to Jah's body. Jah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gelfen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jah checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Soul Jah will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Gelfen rushes Jah and presses him up against the cage.
Jah misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Gelfen.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gelfen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jah missing with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gelfen.#BC#
Gelfen breaks from the clinch.
Gelfen with a jab.
Jah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen lands with a shot to the body.
Gelfen scores with a nice head shot.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gelfen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gelfen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gelfen's knee momentarily.#T1#
Jah swats away the attempt to clinch by Gelfen.
It seemed like Jah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gelfen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jah momentarily.
Gelfen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jah's hands.
Jah swats away the attempt to clinch by Gelfen.
Gelfen cracks Jah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Gelfen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gelfen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jah circles away quickly and effectively.
Jah is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jah avoids the head kick by Gelfen.
Gelfen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gelfen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jah can do to turn this around?
Jah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gelfen.
Gelfen misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Jah counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jah trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Gelfen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Gelfen.
Jah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Gelfen there.
Gelfen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gelfen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gelfen misses with a hook to the body
and Jah counters with a straight right hand.
Gelfen throws an overhand right that lands on Jah's shoulder, as Jah tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Jah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gelfen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Gelfen misses.
Gelfen looks to land a body kick but Jah moved away.
Jah tries a quick counter leg kick but Gelfen is wise to it.
Gelfen just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jah! But no joy.
Jah ducks under a wild hook from Gelfen.
Jah thinks about the counter body kick.
Jah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
A jab lands there for Gelfen.
Jah slips a straight right by Gelfen.
Jah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gelfen misses with a looping left.
Jah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jah slips a jab from Gelfen.
Jah tries to counter with a clinch but Gelfen shakes him off and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gelfen misses with a jab to the body
and Jah counters with a nice uppercut.
Gelfen throws a lazy uppercut
and Jah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid body kick from Gelfen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gelfen. That's going to slow Jah down.
Gelfen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gelfen misses with a lunging right hand
and Jah counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Gelfen throws a right hand that Jah ducks under and follows up with a left that Jah also avoids with ease.
Jah tries a quick counter leg kick but Gelfen is wise to it.
Gelfen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jah.
Gelfen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gelfen throws the left hand but Jah avoids the punch easily.
Jah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gelfen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gelfen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gelfen thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gelfen does it's job there.
Eddie Gelfen is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gelfen throws out a loose jab but Jah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gelfen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gelfen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jah back to the cage. Gelfen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Gelfen misses with a hook
and Jah counters with a straight right hand.
Gelfen throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Gelfen misses.
Gelfen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jah throws out a counter right but Gelfen avoids it with no problem.
Gelfen throws a right hand that misses
and Jah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Gelfen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gelfen.
Gelfen's corner calls for a 1-2. Gelfen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gelfen.
Gelfen throws a leg kick
and Jah counters with a straight right hand.
Jah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Gelfen misses with a hook. Jah ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Gelfen misses.
Jah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jah slips a jab from Gelfen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gelfen misses with an uppercut
and Jah counters with a series of strikes. Gelfen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gelfen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Gelfen misses.
Jah avoids a kick to the body.
Jah tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gelfen misses with a lunging right hand
and Jah counters with a nice leg kick.
Gelfen throws a body punch but Jah moves out of range.
Gelfen backing away here, and Jah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gelfen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jah.
Jah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Gelfen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Gelfen. That snapped Jah's head back.
A low kick from Gelfen misses
and Jah counters with a straight right hand.
Gelfen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gelfen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gelfen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jah blocks a jab.
Jah thinks about the counter body kick.
Gelfen works Jah's body with a nice hook.
Gelfen loads up on a big right hand but Jah slips the punch.
Jah tries a quick counter leg kick but Gelfen is wise to it.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Gelfen clinches up against the cage.
Soul Jah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gelfen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gelfen avoids it.
Gelfen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gelfen is defending well for now.
Jah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gelfen prevents a body shot from Jah.
Jah misses with a knee to the head.
Gelfen working aggressively here.
Jah misses with a punch to the body.
Gelfen avoiding damage as Jah throws knees to the body.
Gelfen avoiding damage as Jah throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Gelfen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen cracks Jah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gelfen wants to clinch.
Jah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gelfen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen clearly takes that round.
That's time! Gelfen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
A left lands for Gelfen.
Gelfen tries to bum rush Jah with a series of wild strikes but Jah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gelfen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gelfen throws a push kick but Jah slaps the foot to one side.
Gelfen cracks the inside of Jah's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen misses with a kick to the body.
Gelfen sets himself, and Jah steps forward looking for the clinch! Gelfen avoids it this time.
Gelfen misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Jah moves into the clinch.
Jah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gelfen.
Jah struggles to land a body shot inside as Gelfen controls his hands.
#T1#
Jah missing with knees to the body.
Gelfen avoiding damage as Jah throws knees to the body.
Gelfen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jah blocking some punches.
Gelfen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jah's elbow.
Gelfen looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Gelfen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gelfen misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Jah moves into the clinch.
Jah putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gelfen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jah.
Gelfen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jah is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A shot in the inside from Gelfen.
Jah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gelfen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jah backwards. #T2#
Jah missing with knees to the body.
Gelfen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jah backwards.
Jah misses with a body punch.
Gelfen works on Jah's body with a couple of short punches.
Jah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Jah missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Jah as the two fighters clinch.
Gelfen working aggressively here.
Jah lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gelfen avoiding damage as Jah throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gelfen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jah.
Jah tries to counter with a clinch but Gelfen shakes him off and moves away.
Jah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gelfen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jah counters with an inside leg kick.
Gelfen throws a lazy uppercut
and Jah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Gelfen misses with a wild body shot.
Gelfen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gelfen sets himself, and Jah steps forward looking for the clinch! Gelfen avoids it this time.
Gelfen doesn't manage to clinch there - Jah circles away.
Jah tries a quick counter leg kick but Gelfen is wise to it.
Gelfen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gelfen connects with a leg kick. Jah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gelfen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jah.
Gelfen missing with a left hand there. Jah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Gelfen.
Some bone on bone action there as Jah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Gelfen misses with a leg kick
and Jah counters with an outside leg kick.
Gelfen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jah.
Gelfen tried to score with a low kick but Jah checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gelfen.
Jah needs to keep his hands up - Gelfen had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jah has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gelfen.
Jah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gelfen backing away here, and Jah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gelfen is looking to slow Jah down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen had his way with Soul Jah in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Gelfen looks to throw the jab but Jah is out of range.
Gelfen throws a leg kick
and Gelfen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gelfen lands a nice hook to Jah's body. Jah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A leg kick checked by Jah.
Gelfen is looking to land body kicks.
Jah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jah checks a low kick from Gelfen.
A little jabbing left from Jah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jah staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jah ducks under a wild hook from Gelfen.
Jah counters with a body kick.
Gelfen throws a leg kick but Jah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gelfen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jah counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1#
Jah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Gelfen misses.
Gelfen wants to clinch.
Gelfen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jah.
Gelfen throws out a loose jab but Jah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jah tries to counter with a clinch but Gelfen shakes him off and moves away.
Gelfen misses with a two punch combination.
Gelfen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jah.#T2#
Gelfen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gelfen lands a glancing blow to the side of Jah's head.
Eddie Gelfen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Soul Jah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gelfen misses with a double jab
and Jah counters with a series of strikes. Gelfen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gelfen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jah tries to counter with a clinch but Gelfen shakes him off and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gelfen misses with a double jab.
Gelfen lands with a cross.
Gelfen scores with a jab to the head.
Gelfen scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Gelfen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good work by Jah as he checks the leg kick.
Gelfen misses with an uppercut
and Jah counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gelfen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gelfen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jah. That did some damage!
Gelfen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jah walks into a jab.
Jah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Gelfen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jah takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gelfen connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gelfen cracks the inside of Jah's front leg.
Gelfen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gelfen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gelfen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gelfen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jah.
Jah throws out a counter right but Gelfen avoids it with no problem.
Gelfen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gelfen backing away here, and Jah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gelfen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Gelfen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gelfen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:46
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Gelfen!
In his post fight interview, Eddie Gelfen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Soul Jah stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dude tried to bite my dick off! Unreal man!'.
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PSE 23
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Gelfen scores with a nice head shot.
Mencken throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gelfen misses the shot to the body.
Gelfen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mencken looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gelfen closes the distance and clinches up with Mencken, looking for a takedown. Gelfen pushes Mencken against the cage but Mencken circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Gelfen misses.
Mencken lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Gelfen.
Nice uppercut there from Gelfen.
Gelfen avoids the body shot from Mencken.
Gelfen throws a solid leg kick but Mencken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gelfen.
Mencken misses with a hook. Gelfen ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Gelfen misses its intended target.
Gelfen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mencken avoids the head kick by Gelfen.
Mencken with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mencken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gelfen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mencken scrambles back to his feet.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mencken dips to his left and cracks Gelfen with an uppercut!
Gelfen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mencken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mencken misses with a punch to the body.
Gelfen is trying to maintain a safe position but Mencken gets an underhook and turns Gelfen into the cage.
Mencken wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mencken looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mencken blocks a body shot from Gelfen.
Gelfen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mencken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mencken has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mencken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gelfen. #BC#
Gelfen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Mencken misses.
Gelfen is looking to counter punch.
Gelfen lands the left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gelfen. That's going to slow Mencken down.
Mencken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gelfen misses with a combination
and Gelfen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mencken - that will leave a mark!
#CL#
Gelfen gets a clinch.
Gelfen pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mencken avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Mencken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen misses with a looping left.
Gelfen takes a swing at Mencken's ribcage but misses.
Mencken throws a hook but Gelfen avoids it easily.
Mencken lands with a good body shot.
Gelfen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mencken throws the left hand but Gelfen avoids the punch easily.
Mencken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#KD#
Gelfen lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Mencken sprawling to the canvas. Gelfen follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Mencken hang on? #CUT#
It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
Mencken wants to control but Gelfen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Gelfen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gelfen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mencken is looking for a sweep. Gelfen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mencken is trying to control but can't.
Gelfen trying to control the pace.
Gelfen'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.
Mencken slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Gelfen stands and steps away. Mencken gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mencken misses with a body shot.
Gelfen scores with a jab.
Mencken misses with an attempted mid kick.
No joy there for Gelfen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mencken replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gelfen blocks it well.
Gelfen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gelfen throws a jab when Mencken was well out of range.#KD#
Gelfen throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Mencken tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#
Mencken is rocked!
Mencken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gelfen is one step ahead there.
Mencken is still in real trouble! Can Gelfen finish him?
Gelfen trying to control but Mencken is working from the bottom. #SU#
Gelfen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken's cut.
That's time! Gelfen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mencken looks to throw the jab but Gelfen is out of range.
Mencken seems to have recovered his senses.
Gelfen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mencken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eddie Gelfen is winning the standup battle so far.
Mencken on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gelfen lands a leg kick that knocks Mencken off balance momentarily.
Gelfen misses with a takedown attempt
and Mencken counters with a straight right hand.
Gelfen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Gelfen.
A leg kick checked by Mencken.
Mencken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gelfen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mencken can do to turn this around?
Gelfen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mencken ducks under a wild hook from Gelfen.
Mencken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gelfen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gelfen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gelfen connects with a right hand. Mencken shakes it off.
Gelfen misses with a wild combination.
Mencken tests Gelfen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
A jab from Mencken misses.
Gelfen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mencken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Gelfen. Those never looked like landing.
Mencken is looking for the big counter here.
Mencken swats away the attempt to clinch by Gelfen.
Mencken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gelfen.
Gelfen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mencken is out of range.
Gelfen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gelfen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mencken looks to land a right hand but Gelfen moved out of range.
Gelfen moves in looking to clinch but Mencken pushes him off.
Gelfen lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Mencken is rocked!
An inside leg kick from Gelfen misses.
Mencken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gelfen moves in looking to clinch but Mencken pushes him off.#T2#
Mencken dips to his left and cracks Gelfen with an uppercut!
Mencken lands with a shot to the body.
Mencken digs a good body shot into Gelfen's ribs.
Mencken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gelfen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gelfen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mencken was well out of range. Poor timing from Gelfen.
Nice body kick from Mencken.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mencken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gelfen manages to avoid it.
Gelfen is looking to counter punch.
Gelfen blocks a jab.
Gelfen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mencken. That one must have hurt.
Mencken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mencken scores with a hook.
Mencken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gelfen's head backwards.
Gelfen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mencken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mencken throws out a counter right but Gelfen avoids it with no problem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mencken.
A nice combination there by Mencken.
Gelfen wants to clinch up but Mencken keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Mencken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gelfen doesn't seem bothered though.
Mencken scores with a body shot.
Mencken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gelfen's head backwards.
Mencken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC2#
Gelfen is rocked!
Mencken lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gelfen falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mencken dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). HL Mencken!
HL Mencken is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
PSE 19
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Gelfen wants to clinch up but Mencken keeps it at a distance.
Gelfen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gelfen swings widly with a right hand
and Mencken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gelfen throws a sloppy head kick and Mencken moves out of range easily.
Mencken misses with a body kick.
Gelfen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gelfen misses with a low kick.
Mencken misses with a body shot.
Mencken throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mencken keeps the fight on the outside.
Mencken misses with an uppercut.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mencken swings for the body but Gelfen moves out of range.
Gelfen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mencken throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gelfen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by Mencken.
Mencken scores with a hook to the body. Gelfen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gelfen misses with a looping left.
Gelfen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gelfen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mencken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mencken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mencken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gelfen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mencken.#T1#
Gelfen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gelfen swings widly with a right hand
and Mencken counters with a three punch combo that has Gelfen backing up. Gelfen nods at Mencken to acknowledge the strikes.
Gelfen lands an overhand right.
Gelfen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mencken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mencken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gelfen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gelfen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mencken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gelfen in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mencken. Gelfen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mencken misses with a two punch combination.
Gelfen throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Mencken blocks the leg kick.
Mencken throws a wild body kick that Gelfen sees coming a mile off.
Gelfen throwing a counter right hand but Mencken manages to avoid it.
Gelfen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mencken.#CL#
Gelfen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mencken, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mencken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A cross from Mencken lands.#T2#
Gelfen lands a jab to Mencken's midsection.
Mencken misses with a jab to the body
and Gelfen counters with an outside leg kick.
Gelfen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mencken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gelfen misses with a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mencken crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gelfen - the referee stops the clock and Mencken gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gelfen. Mencken manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mencken scores with a jab to the head.
Gelfen swinging wildly here.
Gelfen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mencken moves away from the strike by Gelfen.
It seemed like Mencken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mencken has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gelfen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mencken.
Gelfen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gelfen blocks a jab.
Mencken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gelfen on the side of the head.
Mencken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mencken keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Gelfen moves out of range of the strikes.
Gelfen avoids the body shot from Mencken.
Mencken misses with a hook.
Mencken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gelfen's hands.
Gelfen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mencken.
Mencken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gelfen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mencken.
Mencken throws a body kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Mencken 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
Gelfen scores with a push kick.
Mencken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gelfen moves out of range as Mencken throws a body kick.
Gelfen cracks Mencken with a good jab.#KD#
Gelfen lands a big shot that drops Mencken! Can he finish him?
#ROC#
Mencken is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gelfen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mencken is still in real trouble! Can Gelfen finish him?#SUB#
Gelfen drops back looking for a leg! Mencken is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mencken manages to kick Gelfen off! Gelfen jumps back into Mencken's guard.
Gelfen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mencken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mencken seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Mencken looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Mencken keeps moving.
Gelfen is looking to stand up but Mencken won't let him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gelfen stops Mencken from standing up. #SU#
Gelfen gets to his feet. Mencken looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gelfen throws an overhand right that lands on Mencken's shoulder, as Mencken tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Gelfen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eddie Gelfen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mencken slips a jab from Gelfen.
Mencken moves out of range of the strikes.
Gelfen misses with a body kick. #CL#
Gelfen clinches with his opponent.
Gelfen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Mencken's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mencken struggles to land a body shot inside as Gelfen controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mencken tries to break free but Gelfen pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mencken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen throws a shot from downtown. Mencken moves away and avoids it.
Mencken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gelfen tries a low kick but Mencken avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mencken scores with a spinning back kick!
Gelfen misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gelfen. That's going to slow Mencken down. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gelfen. Mencken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gelfen throws an overhand right that lands on Mencken's shoulder, as Mencken tries to avoid the shot.
Mencken checks a leg kick nicely.
Gelfen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gelfen throws an overhand right that lands on Mencken's shoulder, as Mencken tries to avoid the shot.
Gelfen misses with a looping left.
A jab from Mencken misses.
Mencken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gelfen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gelfen moves away from the strike by Mencken.
Gelfen avoids the body shot from Mencken.
Gelfen is looking for a counter combo.
Mencken scores with a punch to the head.
Mencken throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gelfen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gelfen tries to clinch up.
Gelfen blocks a jab.#T2#
Mencken throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gelfen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mencken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gelfen manages to avoid it.
Gelfen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mencken avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Gelfen.
Gelfen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mencken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mencken throws a hook but Gelfen blocks it.
Mencken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gelfen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gelfen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mencken moves away.
Gelfen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gelfen thows a leg kick but Mencken checks it
and Gelfen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gelfen wants to clinch.
Mencken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gelfen.
Mencken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gelfen throws out the jab.
Mencken digs a good hook to Gelfen's body.
#T3#
Mencken looks to score with a jab to the body but Gelfen is just out of range.
Gelfen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gelfen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mencken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gelfen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gelfen missing with a left hand there. Mencken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Gelfen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gelfen throws a combination that misses
and Mencken counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gelfen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mencken avoids the body shot from Gelfen.
Gelfen throws a looping overhand right but Mencken ducks down to avoid it.
Mencken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A leg kick checked by Mencken.
Mencken now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mencken fails to land with a series of punches.
Mencken swats away the attempt to clinch by Gelfen.
Mencken slips a jab from Gelfen.
Mencken slips a jab from Gelfen.
Mencken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gelfen.#T4#
Mencken misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Mencken.
Mencken misses with a looping left.
Gelfen moves out of range as Mencken strikes.
Mencken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gelfen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mencken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gelfen.
Mencken closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gelfen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mencken to score with a decent uppercut.
Mencken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gelfen.
Gelfen tries to close the distance and clinch but Mencken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gelfen throws a jab when Mencken was well out of range.
Mencken follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Gelfen misses the target.
Gelfen misses with a body shot.
Gelfen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Eddie Gelfen is winning the standup battle so far.
Mencken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gelfen circles away quickly and effectively.
Gelfen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gelfen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Gelfen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Gelfen throws a head kick but Mencken moves out of range.
Mencken scores with a hook to the body. Gelfen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Mencken. That snapped Gelfen's head back.
Mencken explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mencken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gelfen.
Mencken tests Gelfen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gelfen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mencken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gelfen.
Gelfen takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Gelfen misses.
Gelfen cracks the inside of Mencken's front leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gelfen tries to clinch there but Mencken circles away.
Gelfen misses with a looping right.
Gelfen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mencken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Gelfen misses with an uppercut. Mencken saw that one coming.
Gelfen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mencken scores with a spinning back kick!
Mencken connects with a single shot there.
Mencken drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Gelfen right on the button. Gelfen goes down! Mencken follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mencken gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). HL Mencken!
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Event:
PSE 14
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Gelfen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Gelfen has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Gelfen takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Gelfen has been cut.
Gelfen is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Gelfen into the ropes.
Smith blocking some punches.
Gelfen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Gelfen in his tracks for a moment.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gelfen's defenses.
Gelfen struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith tries to stall but Gelfen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith is looking to control Gelfen's arms but Gelfen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gelfen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gelfen throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Gelfen lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
A shot in the inside from Gelfen. #T1#
Gelfen has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Gelfen in his tracks for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gelfen is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gelfen stalling.
Gelfen blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gelfen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Gelfen's shoulder, as Gelfen tries to avoid the shot.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Gelfen moves into the clinch.
Gelfen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Gelfen avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Gelfen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gelfen's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gelfen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gelfen throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. #T2#
Gelfen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Gelfen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gelfen blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Gelfen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Gelfen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gelfen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Gelfen dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gelfen's brow.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Gelfen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Gelfen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gelfen takes an elbow to the temple.
Gelfen dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #T3#
Gelfen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gelfen.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gelfen avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the ropes.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gelfen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gelfen is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gelfen's brow.
Gelfen blocking some punches.
Gelfen misses with the head strike.
Gelfen avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Gelfen blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
#T4#
Gelfen pushes Smith back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Gelfen prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Gelfen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gelfen lands a right hand.
Gelfen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Gelfen can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Gelfen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith looks winded!
Gelfen avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gelfen digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Gelfen throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Gelfen dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
A bit of stalling here from Gelfen.
Gelfen tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Gelfen back against the ropes.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gelfen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gelfen avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eddie Gelfen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Gelfen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith throws a hook but Gelfen blocks it.
Gelfen is looking to counter punch.
Smith misses with a hook.
Gelfen tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Gelfen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gelfen misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gelfen's head backwards.
Gelfen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Gelfen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
A big right from Smith misses.
Gelfen throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.#CL#
Gelfen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Gelfen avoids it by throwing Smith back against the ropes.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Gelfen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gelfen lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Gelfen misses with a punch to the body.
Eddie Gelfen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gelfen scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Gelfen is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Gelfen into the ropes.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Gelfen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Gelfen gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gelfen taking a breather.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Gelfen shrugs off.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Gelfen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Gelfen lands an uppercut.
Gelfen lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Smith is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Gelfen.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Gelfen finish him?
Gelfen looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Gelfen struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
#T2#
Gelfen avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gelfen.#BC#
Gelfen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gelfen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Gelfen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gelfen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gelfen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gelfen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD#
Gelfen steps into range and cracks Smith with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Smith flops backwards and Gelfen dives into his guard looking to finish!
Gelfen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Gelfen advances position into side control!#T3##SUB#
Gelfen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gelfen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith is letting Gelfen control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gelfen wants to stand but Smith has his arm trapped.
Gelfen wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Gelfen wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Gelfen controls the position.
Smith is not content to let Gelfen control the position. #SU#
Gelfen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.
Gelfen misses with a straight left.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith tries to move into range but Gelfen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gelfen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Gelfen throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gelfen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gelfen misses with a kick to the body
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gelfen moves out of range of the strikes.
Gelfen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gelfen misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a series of punches but Gelfen moves out of range.
Gelfen is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Gelfen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gelfen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.#CL2#
Smith has Gelfen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gelfen wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gelfen working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Gelfen's ribcage. Gelfen let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gelfen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Gelfen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Gelfen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Gelfen throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gelfen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Gelfen's head but Gelfen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Gelfen takes the fight into the clinch.
Gelfen avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.#BC#
Gelfen manages to break the clinch.
Gelfen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gelfen thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Gelfen moved out of range.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gelfen. Gelfen obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gelfen finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eddie Gelfen is winning the standup battle so far.
Gelfen throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gelfen misses with a low kick.
Smith misses with a hook.#T2#
Gelfen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gelfen misses with a low kick.
Gelfen cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Gelfen slips the punch.
Eddie Gelfen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Gelfen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Gelfen avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gelfen avoids it.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Gelfen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gelfen backwards.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gelfen misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
#T3##BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Gelfen.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Gelfen defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Gelfen tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gelfen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gelfen throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Gelfen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gelfen has time to react.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Gelfen throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gelfen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smith misses with a hook. Gelfen ducked under it nicely.
Gelfen is looking for a counter combo.
Gelfen lands a slapping body shot.
Gelfen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gelfen misses with a low kick.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gelfen with a jab.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Gelfen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gelfen tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Aaron Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Gelfen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eddie Gelfen.
Well Gelfen 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Gelfen!
A less than humble Eddie Gelfen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Aaron Smith had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Event:
PSE 12
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Montana slips under a jab.
Gelfen throws a hook to the side of Montana's head but Montana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montana misses with a head kick.
Gelfen misses with a straight left.
Gelfen lands with a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Montana lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gelfen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gelfen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Montana misses with the combination.
Gelfen cracks Montana with a good jab.
A good leg kick by Gelfen.
Gelfen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gelfen throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Montana counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gelfen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Montana thows a huge punch but Gelfen dodges it nicely.
Gelfen is controlling Montana's position as best he can from this difficult position.#ES2#
Gelfen manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Gelfen scores with a one two! Montana had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Montana pushes Gelfen up against the cage in a clinch.
Gelfen misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Montana takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana. #BC2#
Gelfen breaks from the clinch.
Gelfen lands with a hook. Montana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gelfen misses with a body shot.
Montana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Montana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gelfen defends well and Montana ends up having to push Gelfen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gelfen thuds his right hand into Montana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gelfen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gelfen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Montana on the side of the head. #CL2#
Gelfen forces Montana back against the cage and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Montana has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gelfen can't find room to land a body shot as Montana controls the action.
#T2#
Gelfen blocks the elbow strike.
Gelfen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gelfen blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gelfen.
Gelfen is looking for a takedown.
Montana misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Montana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gelfen feints and then cracks Montana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Montana down.
Montana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gelfen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen shapes to counter with a head kick.#KD2#
Gelfen cracks Montana with an uppercut from hell and Montana crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Gelfen's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Gelfen wants to get up but he can't break Montana's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
Montana looking for a sweep. Not yet Montana, not yet.
Gelfen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montana swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Gelfen stopping the sweep attempt from Montana.
Gelfen stands up over Montana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gelfen wants to get up but he can't break Montana's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gelfen pushing down on Montana's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gelfen is trying to control the action in half guard but Montana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gelfen seems to be working for a kimura but Montana defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gelfen prevents Montana from improving his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Montana is trying to control but can't.
Gelfen wants to advance to full mount but Montana doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gelfen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gelfen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Montana pulls Gelfen in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Montana walks into a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gelfen. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Gelfen and sends Montana crashing to the mat! Gelfen follows him down to the mat - Montana regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#
Montana is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Montana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gelfen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gelfen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Montana tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Montana is looking to take a break and control but Gelfen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Antonio Montana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gelfen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gelfen dodges the ground and pound from Montana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen is trying to control Montana's posture but Montana avoids it.
Gelfen is trying to get back to half guard.
Montana in the domination position with Gelfen hanging on.#T1#
Montana tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gelfen manages to get back to half guard.
Montana trying to control from half guard but Gelfen is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana stalling away here and it's allowed Gelfen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gelfen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Montana's guard. #REVB#
Gelfen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
Gelfen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gelfen postures up in Montana's guard and throws a big left but Montana blocks it.
Montana controlling the position.
Montana thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gelfen advances position into side control!
Gelfen wants to stand but Montana has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Gelfen forces his way into half guard.
Gelfen stalling away here and it's allowed Montana to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Gelfen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
Gelfen is pushing down on Montana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Montana is fighting to maintain full guard but Gelfen has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gelfen seems to be looking for submissions.
Montana is concentrating on defense, preventing Gelfen from advancing position.
Montana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gelfen wants to control but Montana is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gelfen wants to pass to mount but Montana is defending the position.
Gelfen wants to get back to his feet.
Montana trying to hold on to Gelfen's head to control him but Gelfen postures up.
Gelfen looks to land a strike but Montana avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Gelfen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montana being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Antonio Montana will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gelfen misses with a hook. Montana ducked under it nicely.
Montana shoots in looking for a takedown but Gelfen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Montana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gelfen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Montana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gelfen dips to his left and cracks Montana with an uppercut!#KD2#
Gelfen lands a big shot that drops Montana! Can he finish him?
Oh Montana is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Montana has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gelfen tries to free his leg and advance position but Montana is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Gelfen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Montana, up you get!
Gelfen throws a jab when Montana was well out of range.
Montana tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gelfen manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Montana clinches.
Montana seems to have got his legs back now.
Montana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gelfen backwards.
Gelfen misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Gelfen breaks the clinch.
Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gelfen moves away.
Gelfen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Montana tries to counter by clinching up but Gelfen breaks away and moves out of range.
Montana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Gelfen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montana's sensitive parts.
A big left from Gelfen misses.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gelfen tries to work over Montana's front leg with a kick but Montana checks it.
Gelfen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Montana doesn't manage to clinch there - Gelfen circles away.
Montana cracks Gelfen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Gelfen finds it's way through Montana's defenses.
Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Montana has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Montana has hold of one of Gelfen's legs. Gelfen is fighting the takedown attempt but Montana gets the trip and lands the takedown into 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!
Gelfen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Montana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Gelfen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Montana doesn't defend quickly enough and Gelfen has managed to lock this one up! Can Montana escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gelfen on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eddie Gelfen!
Eddie Gelfen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD4A
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Gelfen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Ray Badass has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Gelfen as Badass shoots in.
Gelfen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Badass is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Badass fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gelfen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Badass gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Gelfen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Gelfen!
A less than humble Eddie Gelfen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD3A
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Gelfen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've been told by Khaan's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gelfen throws a hook but Khaan avoids it easily.
Khaan tried to counter with a leg kick but Gelfen avoided it.
Gelfen throws a body punch but Khaan moves out of range.
Gelfen misses with a wild combination.
Gelfen throws a leg kick
and Khaan counters with a right hand to the body.
Khaan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gelfen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khaan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gelfen looks to land a right hand but Khaan moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gelfen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Darius Khaan has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen loads up on a big right hand but Khaan slips the punch.
It looked like Khaan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gelfen.
Gelfen just misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gelfen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Gelfen swings widly with a right hand
and Khaan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gelfen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gelfen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gelfen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khaan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gelfen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khaan.
Gelfen misses with a left hand
and Khaan counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Gelfen.
Gelfen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gelfen unleashes a big counter combination but Khaan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gelfen throws a jab but it's blocked by Khaan.
Khaan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gelfen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khaan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khaan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gelfen.
Gelfen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khaan circles away quickly and effectively.#T2##CL#
Khaan has closed the distance and engaged Gelfen in a clinch.
Gelfen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gelfen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gelfen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khaan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gelfen avoids it.
Gelfen misses with a body punch.
Gelfen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gelfen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khaan's elbow.
Khaan lands a good knee to the midsection. Gelfen won't want to take too many of those.
Khaan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gelfen is defending well for now.
Gelfen has a couple of punches blocked by Khaan.
Khaan prevents a body shot from Gelfen.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Gelfen controls the action.
#T3#
Khaan trying to land knees to the body.
Gelfen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Khaan to his knees! Gelfen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Gelfen!
After the fight, Eddie Gelfen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 30
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Gelfen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gelfen lands with an uppercut that bounces Tskhadaia off the cage and back into range.
Gelfen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Gelfen.
Gelfen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tskhadaia.
Gelfen throws a wild body kick that Tskhadaia sees coming a mile off.
Tskhadaia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gelfen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gelfen lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Tskhadaia falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eddie Gelfen!
In his post fight interview, Eddie Gelfen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TGC 67: Baby vs Babakov
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Gelfen misses with a body kick.
Gelfen throws a head kick that misses.
Gelfen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trowning checks a low kick from Gelfen.
Gelfen lands with an uppercut that bounces Trowning off the cage and back into range.
Trowning moves forwards but Gelfen connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Gelfen rushes Trowning and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gelfen.
A nice left hand lands by Gelfen.
Nice body punch from Gelfen - that landed with a thud.
Trowning misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gelfen.
Trowning misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gelfen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gelfen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trowning is pressed up against the cage. Gelfen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trowning down to the mat. Trowning avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gelfen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Trowning counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trowning connects with a right hand. Gelfen shakes it off.#T1#
Trowning lands the left hand.
Gelfen throws a poor cross that misses
and Trowning counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Gelfen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Trowning doesn't seem phased though.
Trowning lands with a cross.
Trowning misses with a straight left.
Gelfen is looking to slow Trowning down with leg kicks.
Trowning is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gelfen cracks Trowning with an open hand slap.
Gelfen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Trowning was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gelfen.
Gelfen throws a lazy uppercut
and Trowning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trowning takes a swing at Gelfen's ribcage but misses.
Trowning cracks Gelfen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gelfen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gelfen lands with an uppercut that bounces Trowning off the cage and back into range.
Gelfen works the jab nicely.
Gelfen misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Gelfen misses with a left hand
and Trowning counters with a stiff right hand.
Trowning drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gelfen misses with a hook. Trowning ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Trowning misses its target.
Trowning has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dark Corner in the buildup to the fight.
Trowning falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gelfen counters with a left and a right that stings Trowning.
Gelfen tries to clinch
and Trowning counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Gelfen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gelfen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trowning throws a punch but it's blocked by Gelfen. #BC#
Trowning manages to break the clinch.
Trowning steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gelfen.
Gelfen throws a lazy uppercut
and Trowning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gelfen misses with a right hand
and Trowning counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trowning slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Gelfen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trowning counters with a nice uppercut.
Gelfen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trowning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gelfen throws a low kick, looking for Trowning's leg but Trowning calmly moves out of range.
Gelfen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gelfen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gelfen scores with a jab. Trowning acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gelfen misses with a lunging right hand
and Trowning counters with a stiff right hand.
Gelfen lands with a hook. Trowning tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut there from Gelfen.
Trowning lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Gelfen.
Trowning swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gelfen throws an off balance right hand
and Trowning counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gelfen thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gelfen missing with a left hand there. Trowning was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trowning is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gelfen looks to land a left hand but Trowning moved out of range nicely.
Gelfen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trowning.
Gelfen wants to slow Trowning down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Trowning connects with a crisp jab.
Gelfen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Trowning was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gelfen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gelfen ducks under a wild hook from Trowning.
Trowning lands a jab to Gelfen's midsection.
Trowning defending well as Gelfen loads up on a big left hand.
Gelfen needs to keep his hands up - Trowning had a free shot at his head there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gelfen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Trowning has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Trowning and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Trowning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gelfen was well out of range. Poor timing from Trowning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trowning takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Gelfen closes the distance and pushes Trowning back into the cage.
Gelfen lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Trowning - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eddie Gelfen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jab from Trowning.
Trowning lands a nice hook to Gelfen's body. Gelfen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gelfen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trowning takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trowning stuns Gelfen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gelfen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trowning to score with a decent uppercut.
Gelfen slips a jab from Trowning.
Gelfen walks into a jab.#ROC#
Gelfen is rocked!
Gelfen throws an overhand right that lands on Trowning's shoulder, as Trowning tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Gelfen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trowning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gelfen misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trowning blocks an uppercut.
Gelfen is working Trowning over against the cage.
Trowning throws a punch but it's blocked by Gelfen.
Gelfen misses with a knee to the head.
Gelfen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Trowning working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Gelfen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gelfen.
Trowning is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gelfen has a couple of punches blocked by Trowning.
Gelfen misses with a punch to the body.
Gelfen working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Trowning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trowning.
Trowning misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trowning blocks a body shot from Gelfen.
Gelfen lands a shoulder strike.
Trowning lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gelfen or not.
Gelfen is breathing heavily.
Gelfen blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Gelfen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gelfen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trowning is keeping busy.
Gelfen prevents a body shot from Trowning. #T2#
Gelfen blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Trowning.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trowning works on Gelfen's body with a couple of short punches.
Trowning working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gelfen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Trowning fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Trowning lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gelfen backwards.
Trowning lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gelfen backwards.
Trowning lands a nice shot to the body.
Trowning digs a right hand underneath Gelfen's ribcage. Gelfen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trowning pushes Gelfen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Trowning pushes Gelfen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Trowning lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Trowning manages to break the clinch.
Henry Trowning is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Trowning connects with a right hand. Gelfen shakes it off.
Gelfen is still on wobbly legs! Can Trowning finish him?
Trowning ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Gelfen out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Trowning!
Henry Trowning decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 25
Date: Jul 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Washington motions for Gelfen to come forward. Washington throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gelfen loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Gelfen misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Gelfen. Those never looked like landing.
Washington was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Washington fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gelfen is out of range.
Washington blocks the body kick.
Gelfen misses with a left hand
and Washington counters with a nice kick to the body.
Washington throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gelfen.
Washington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gelfen.
Washington is looking to counter punch.
Gelfen throws a nice looking combination but Washington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen lands a leg kick that knocks Washington off balance momentarily.
Gelfen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Gelfen.
Washington appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Washington finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gelfen misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Washington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Washington misses with a straight left.
Gelfen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Washington counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gelfen's knee momentarily.
Gelfen throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gelfen misses the body punch
and Gelfen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Eddie Gelfen has been cut.
Gelfen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gelfen misses with a left hand
and Washington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gelfen thinking.
Gelfen looks winded!
Washington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Washington lands a slapping body shot.
A solid body kick from Washington.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Washington lands a big right hand that sends Gelfen crashing to the mat! Washington stays standing though and waves Gelfen back to his feet!#ROC#
Gelfen is rocked!
Washington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gelfen. That did some damage!
A head kick by Washington - that's a beauty! Gelfen is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Washington can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aaron Washington!
Aaron Washington decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Gelfen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Despite the aggression on Gelfen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gelfen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dada was well out of range. Poor timing from Gelfen.
Gelfen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dada doesn't manage to clinch there - Gelfen circles away.
Dada backing away here, and Gelfen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gelfen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gelfen lands with an uppercut that bounces Dada off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
It looks like Moussa Dada has been cut.
Gelfen throws a series of punches but Dada moves out of range.
Dada throws a lazy body kick #KD2#
and Gelfen counters with a big uppercut that knocks Dada off his feet! Gelfen dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#
Dada is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big shot lands for Gelfen! That's hurt Dada! Will he recover? Gelfen fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Gelfen!
In his post fight interview, Eddie Gelfen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 129
Date: May 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Gonza connects with a leg kick. Gelfen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gonza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gelfen moves away.
Gelfen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gelfen misses with a hook. Gonza ducked under it nicely.
Gelfen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Gonza.
Gonza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gonza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gelfen.
Gonza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gelfen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A punch lands to the side of Gelfen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gelfen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gelfen connects with an inside leg kick.
Gonza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gonza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD#
Gonza cracks Gelfen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gonza has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gelfen to stand back up!
Gonza ducks under a wild hook from Gelfen.
Gelfen misses with a straight left.
Gonza is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gelfen.
Gelfen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonza.
Gelfen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonza.
Gonza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gelfen looks winded!#KD#
Gonza feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gelfen sprawling to the canvas! Gelfen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gonza finish him?!
#ROC#
Gelfen is rocked!#T1#
Gelfen tries to get into range but Gonza steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Gelfen! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Gonza scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Captain Gonza!
Captain Gonza bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
ABW 122 Distacio Jr - Jones
Date: Apr 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Gelfen misses with a double jab
enabling Khaan to counter with a crisp jab.
Gelfen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Khaan avoids the body shot from Gelfen.
Khaan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gelfen loads up on a big right hand but Khaan slips the punch.
Gelfen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#
It looks like Darius Khaan has been cut.
Gelfen digs a good body shot into Khaan's ribs.
Gelfen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Khaan has closed the distance and engaged Gelfen in a clinch.
#TD#
Gelfen decides to pull guard.
Khaan wants to get up but he can't break Gelfen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gelfen wants to sweep here but Khaan controlling him for the moment.
Gelfen has his hands on Khaan's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Gelfen'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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Gelfen instigates a clinch.
Khaan trying to land knees to the body.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gelfen's defenses.
Gelfen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khaan.
Khaan scores with a hook to the body.
Khaan tries to throw a body punch but Gelfen avoids it by throwing Khaan back against the cage.
Khaan misses with a body punch.
Khaan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Khaan lands a damaging elbow.
Khaan digs a right hand into Gelfen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gelfen's gas tank. #T3#
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Gelfen controls his hands.
Gelfen tries to pull guard but Khaan holds him up against the cage and eventually Gelfen drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Gelfen manages to break the clinch.
Gelfen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Khaan clinches.
Khaan landing knees to the body.
Gelfen is breathing heavily.
Gelfen misses with a body punch.
Gelfen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
I was talking to Gelfen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen tried to score with a low kick but Khaan checks it.
Gelfen throws a combination that misses
and Khaan counters with a left and a right that stings Gelfen.
Khaan tries to close the distance and clinch but Gelfen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gelfen feints and then cracks Khaan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khaan down.
Gelfen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Khaan moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khaan lands a good knee to the midsection. Gelfen won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
Khaan lands a damaging elbow.
Gelfen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khaan's elbow.
Khaan lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Gelfen has been cut.
Gelfen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khaan is leaning against Gelfen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gelfen avoiding damage as Khaan throws knees to the body.
Khaan missing with knees to the body.
Gelfen takes an elbow to the temple.
Khaan works on Gelfen's body with a couple of short punches.
Khaan blocking some punches.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gelfen.
Gelfen jumps guard but Khaan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Khaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Gelfen avoids the damage to the body.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Gelfen controls the action.
Khaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Gelfen avoids the damage to the body.
Gelfen blocks a body shot from Khaan.
A right handed body shot lands from Khaan.
Khaan lands a hook that snaps the head of Gelfen backwards.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khaan lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Khaan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gelfen wants to land a leg kick but Khaan is out of range.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khaan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eddie Gelfen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gelfen!
Gelfen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Khaan is looking to clinch but Gelfen is avoiding it.
#CL#
Gelfen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Gelfen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gelfen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khaan counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Khaan has Gelfen up against the cage in a clinch.
Khaan is working Gelfen over against the cage.
Gelfen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khaan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khaan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Khaan is leaning against Gelfen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gelfen is trying to drag Khaan to the mat but Khaan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khaan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khaan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gelfen is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Khaan.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Gelfen controls the action.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khaan tries a body shot but Gelfen blocks it.
Darius Khaan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khaan tries to throw a body punch but Gelfen avoids it by throwing Khaan back against the cage.
Gelfen has Khaan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khaan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Gelfen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khaan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gelfen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Khaan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Gelfen controls the action.
Gelfen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khaan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Gelfen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Khaan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gelfen avoiding damage as Khaan throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Khaan.
A right hook to the body lands for Khaan.
Khaan scores a nice knee to the body.
Khaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Gelfen avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khaan works on Gelfen's body with a couple of short punches.
Khaan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gelfen is defending well for now.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khaan lands a knee to the body.
Gelfen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gelfen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gelfen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khaan's elbow.
Khaan lands a damaging elbow.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Gelfen controls the action.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Khaan tries to work over Gelfen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gelfen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khaan to keep the fight standing.
Khaan lands an elbow inside.
Gelfen tries to work over Khaan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gelfen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gelfen managing to block the knees to the body from Khaan.
Gelfen blocks a body shot from Khaan.
Knees to the body from Khaan.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khaan lands an elbow that stopped Gelfen in his tracks for a moment.
Khaan lands a nice elbow.
Khaan tries to work over Gelfen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khaan cracks Gelfen with a nice body shot.
Khaan lands a body punch.
Gelfen prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Khaan - that landed with a thud.
Khaan pushes Gelfen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khaan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gelfen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Khaan presses Gelfen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Khaan landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khaan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A hook to the body from Khaan.
Khaan digs a right hand underneath Gelfen's ribcage. Gelfen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Khaan.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Khaan - that landed with a thud.
Khaan scores with a knee to the head.
Khaan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gelfen's elbow.
Gelfen throws a punch but it's blocked by Khaan.
Knees to the body from Khaan.
Khaan lands an elbow inside that Gelfen shrugs off.
Khaan lands a shot to the body.
Khaan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khaan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gelfen is trying to push Khaan away but Khaan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gelfen tries to break free but Khaan pushes him back against the cage.
Gelfen tries to throw a body punch but Khaan avoids it by throwing Gelfen back against the cage.
Khaan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gelfen avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Khaan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gelfen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gelfen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khaan counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Khaan has closed the distance and engaged Gelfen in a clinch.
Gelfen prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan digs a right hand underneath Gelfen's ribcage. Gelfen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khaan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gelfen avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Khaan.
Khaan pushes Gelfen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khaan obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khaan obliges.
Khaan cracks Gelfen with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Khaan as the two fighters clinch.
Gelfen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khaan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Khaan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gelfen avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Gelfen controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khaan. #T1#
Khaan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khaan scores with a hook to the body.
Khaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Gelfen avoids the damage to the body.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Gelfen avoiding damage as Khaan throws knees to the body.
Khaan digs a right hand into Gelfen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gelfen's gas tank.
Gelfen takes an elbow to the temple.
Khaan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Khaan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gelfen prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan scores a nice knee to the body.
Gelfen blocks a body shot from Khaan.
A left hand lands to the body for Khaan.
Khaan lands a body punch.
Khaan lands a body shot.
Khaan misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gelfen fails to land. #T2#
Khaan lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khaan lands a nice knee to the body.
Khaan lands a body punch.
Gelfen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Khaan.
Khaan tries a body shot but Gelfen blocks it.
Khaan lands an elbow inside that Gelfen shrugs off. #TD#
Khaan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gelfen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Khaan to the mat. Khaan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Khaan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A right handed body shot lands from Khaan.
Khaan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khaan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gelfen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gelfen controlling the action here for a moment.
Khaan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gelfen is defending well for now.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Gelfen controls his hands.
Khaan misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Khaan tries to work over Gelfen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gelfen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khaan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gelfen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khaan after a bit of a struggle.
Gelfen struggles to land a body shot inside as Khaan controls his hands.
Khaan prevents a body shot from Gelfen.
Khaan lands a body punch.
Khaan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Khaan presses Gelfen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khaan lands a good knee to the midsection. Gelfen won't want to take too many of those.
Khaan digs a right hand into Gelfen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gelfen's gas tank.
Gelfen is working for takedown but Khaan is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Gelfen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khaan lands an elbow inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Khaan.
Khaan landing knees to the body.
Khaan lands a nice shot to the body.
Eddie Gelfen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khaan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Gelfen avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khaan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gelfen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Khaan blocks an uppercut.
Khaan blocks an uppercut.
Gelfen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khaan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gelfen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Khaan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Khaan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khaan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gelfen or not.
Khaan tries a body shot but Gelfen blocks it.
Gelfen blocks a body shot from Khaan.
Gelfen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gelfen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gelfen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khaan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Khaan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gelfen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darius Khaan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gelfen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khaan tries a body shot but Gelfen blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Khaan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Khaan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Khaan!
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Event:
ABW 114
Date: Mar 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Torres shoots in but Gelfen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gelfen lands a jab.#TD#
Gelfen dives in and scores a takedown into Torres's guard.#ES2#
Torres uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Torres tries to move into range but Gelfen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gelfen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gelfen wants it to stay on the feet.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gelfen looks to land a right hand but Torres moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gelfen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
Gelfen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Torres's hands.
Nice defenses there by Gelfen.
Gelfen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Torres counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gelfen!
Gelfen dodges the ground and pound from Torres.#T1#
Gelfen is trying to improve his position.
Gelfen can't do much from the bottom here.
Torres cracks Gelfen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Torres working away.
Torres wants to take a breather but Gelfen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Torres.
Torres is looking to work some ground and pound but Gelfen has wrist control.
Torres has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Torres working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Torres drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gelfen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Torres has Gelfen in his guard.#REVR##SU#
Gelfen gets to his feet. Torres looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Torres cracks Gelfen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gelfen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gelfen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torres.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gelfen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Torres has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Torres and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gelfen throws a poor cross that misses
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gelfen.
Torres misses with a low kick.
Gelfen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torres.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt.
Eddie Gelfen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricco Torres.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Torres misses the target.
Gelfen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Torres misses its intended target.
Gelfen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Torres throws a shot from downtown. Gelfen moves away and avoids it.
Gelfen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gelfen.
#CL#
Gelfen closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Torres.
I was talking to Gelfen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Torres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Gelfen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Gelfen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Torres, pushing him back against the cage.
Torres wants a takedown but no success here.
Gelfen misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Gelfen lands a shot to the body.
Torres misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gelfen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gelfen's elbow.
Gelfen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gelfen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Torres manages to break the clinch.
Gelfen misses the shot to the body.
Gelfen looks to land a combination but Torres avoids it well.
Gelfen defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Torres throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Gelfen counter with a right hand.
Torres misses with an uppercut
and Gelfen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gelfen looks for the body kick but Torres saw that one coming.
Torres misses with a straight left.
Gelfen misses with an uppercut. Torres saw that one coming.
Torres flicks out a counter leg kick but Gelfen steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Torres scores with a nice right hand.
Gelfen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torres. That did some damage!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gelfen enables Torres to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gelfen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Torres wanted to stand there but Gelfen had control of the position. #SUB2#
Torres drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gelfen dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Torres is trying to keep Gelfen in close.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres wants to control but Gelfen passes easily into half guard.
Ricco Torres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gelfen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T1#
Gelfen throwing shots but Torres is blocking nicely.
Torres is doing well to control the position and prevent Gelfen from advancing to side control.
Torres felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gelfen wants to stand up but Torres manages to regain full guard.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Gelfen stands up from Torres's guard - Gelfen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Torres has his takedown stuffed
and Gelfen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torres jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gelfen throws a combination that misses
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torres misses the jab.
Gelfen throws a quick counter head kick but Torres was just out of range.#CL#
Gelfen has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Torres goes for a takedown attempt but Gelfen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Torres has his takedown stuffed
and Gelfen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Torres is rocked!
Eddie Gelfen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricco Torres.
Gelfen measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Torres! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Eddie Gelfen!
Eddie Gelfen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
ABW 105 De Lange - Meat Boy
Date: Feb 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Gelfen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gelfen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gelfen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takano counters with a right hand to the body.
Gelfen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takano takes a step back to recover.
A low kick from Gelfen is predictable there
and Takano counters with a leg kick.
Gelfen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gelfen throws out a loose jab but Takano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takano defending well as Gelfen loads up on a big left hand.
Takano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Takano looks to move away, Gelfen throws a big counter combo but Takano just gets out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Gelfen.
Gelfen misses with a right hand
and Takano counters with a nice body kick.
Takano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gelfen is breathing heavily.
Takano scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takano avoids the body shot from Gelfen.
Takano lands a nice shot that snaps Gelfen's head back.
Takano misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Takano finds it's target.#T1#
Gelfen tries to clinch there but Takano circles away.
Takano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gelfen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gelfen.
Takano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takano lands with a nice body punch.
Gelfen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gelfen somewhat.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gelfen misses with a low kick.
Takano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takano tries to score with a low kick but Gelfen moves his leg out of the way.
Gelfen throws an off balance right hand
and Takano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Takano connects with a jab.
Takano checks a low kick from Gelfen.#T2#
Gelfen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gelfen tries to close the distance and clinch but Takano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takano! But no joy.
Takano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Takano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gelfen throws out a loose jab but Takano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gelfen momentarily.
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!
Takano takes a swing at Gelfen's ribcage but misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Takano scores with a four punch combination!
Gelfen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takano counters with a leg kick.
Takano scoring well with a low kick there.
Gelfen throws a combination. Takano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gelfen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takano is able to avoid easily.
Gelfen swings for the body but Takano moves out of range.
Takano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gelfen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takano. That one must have hurt.
Takano moves out of range of the leg kick from Gelfen.#T3#
Takano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Takano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gelfen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takano feints and then cracks Gelfen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gelfen down.
Takano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gelfen. That did some damage!
Gelfen throws a leg kick
and Takano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takano is looking to land body kicks.
Gelfen throws out a loose jab but Takano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gelfen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gelfen throws a body punch but Takano moves out of range.
Gelfen misses with a hook
and Takano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gelfen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gelfen at a distance.
Takano is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gelfen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A bone on bone clash there as Takano blocks the leg kick.
#T4#
A clash of legs there as Takano blocks the low kick.
Takano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takano misses with a straight left.
Gelfen swings widly with a right hand
and Takano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Takano. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Takano.
Gelfen misses with a lunging right hand
and Takano counters with a thumping low kick.
Gelfen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#KD2#
Takano lands a big head kick that sends Gelfen tumbling to the mat! Takano takes a step backwards and waves Gelfen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Takano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takano feints and then cracks Gelfen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gelfen down.
Takano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#KD2#
Takano lands a big right hand that sends Gelfen crashing to the mat! Takano stays standing though and waves Gelfen back to his feet!#ROC2#
Gelfen is rocked!
Takano digs a good hook to Gelfen's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Takano dominated that round.
That's time! Gelfen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Takano lands a right hook to the body.
Gelfen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Takano cracks the inside of Gelfen's front leg.
Takano checks a low kick from Gelfen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takano. That's going to slow Gelfen down.
Takano moves out of range of the body kick from Gelfen.
Yoshi Takano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takano. That's going to slow Gelfen down.
Gelfen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takano lands a jab.
Gelfen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Takano.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good shot there by Takano.#T1#
Good leg kick by Takano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to the liver by Takano. Beautiful body shot.
Takano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takano walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gelfen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Takano swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gelfen's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Takano!
Yoshi Takano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ABW 97 O'Byrne - Attack
Date: Jan 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Gelfen sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander White has been cut.
Gelfen lands a nice looking body kick.
Gelfen scores with a shot to the body.
White looks winded!
Gelfen catches White with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and White forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eddie Gelfen!
Eddie Gelfen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
ABW 87 Athanas - Wiliams
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Potter ducks right into an uppercut from Gelfen.
Gelfen throws a low kick, looking for Potter's leg but Potter calmly moves out of range.
Potter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gelfen slips under a jab.
Gelfen looks to land a left hand but Potter moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Potter.
Gelfen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gelfen throws a jab when Potter was well out of range.
Potter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Potter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gelfen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Potter throws a quick counter head kick but Gelfen was just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gelfen.
Gelfen throws a body punch but Potter moves out of range.
Gelfen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gelfen misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Potter. That's going to slow Gelfen down.
Gelfen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gelfen cracks Potter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gelfen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Potter.
Potter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gelfen's head.
Gelfen throws a series of punches but Potter avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Gelfen throws a hook but Potter avoids it easily.
Potter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gelfen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Potter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Gelfen lands.
Potter defending well as Gelfen loads up on a big left hand.
Gelfen misses with a hook.
Gelfen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Potter.
Donk. Potter catches Gelfen right on the button with a cross.
Potter feints and then cracks Gelfen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gelfen down.
Potter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FAME in the buildup to the fight.
Potter cracks Gelfen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gelfen misses with a few strikes there.
Gelfen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gelfen looks winded!
Gelfen just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Potter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gelfen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Potter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Potter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gelfen misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Potter scores with a push kick.
Potter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gelfen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Potter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gelfen takes a step back to recover. #KD#
Potter sends Gelfen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Potter is motioning to the referee to let Gelfen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Gelfen is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Eddie Gelfen has been cut.
Potter lands a front kick.
Potter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gelfen's sensitive parts.
Gelfen throws a body shot but no joy.
Potter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Potter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gelfen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Potter throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Gelfen crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Potter!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Potter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ABW 78 Rodgers - Murhaa
Date: Nov 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Curze moves into range and clinches up with Gelfen.
Gelfen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gelfen is pushing Curze up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Curze with a knee to the head.
Gelfen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Curze tries to land knees in the clinch but Gelfen avoids the damage to the body.
Curze swings wildly with an uppercut but Gelfen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curze lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls for Gelfen to work.
Curze landing knees to the head.
#TD2#
Gelfen drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gelfen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Curze's coaches at Hard Knocks Training have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gelfen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Curze manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Curze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curze will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Curze wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Curze looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Curze keeps moving.
Gelfen looking to pass the guard.
Curze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gelfen on the ground.#SU2#
Gelfen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #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.
Some wild striking there from Gelfen.
Gelfen throws a shot from downtown. Curze moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Curze clinches up against the cage.
Curze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gelfen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Curze throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen just misses with a punch to the body.
Curze tries to close the distance and clinch but Gelfen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gelfen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Curze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gelfen fails to land with a series of punches.
Gelfen misses with a body punch
and Curze counters with a low kick, right behind Gelfen 's knee.
Gelfen tries for a takedown but Curze sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gelfen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Curze wants to clinch up but Gelfen keeps it at a distance.
Gelfen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Konrad Curze has been cut.
Gelfen connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Curze tumbling to the canvas! Gelfen pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Curze was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eddie Gelfen!
Eddie Gelfen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
ABW 67 McBreezer - Takano
Date: Sep 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Toten cracks Gelfen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gelfen tries to close the distance and clinch but Toten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gelfen. That's going to slow Toten down.
Gelfen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Toten momentarily.
Gelfen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gelfen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Toten looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gelfen misses with a hook
and Toten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gelfen.
A jab from Gelfen does it's job there.
A big right from Gelfen misses.
Toten checks the leg kick.
Toten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toten lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toten lands a jab to the head.
Gelfen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toten.
Toten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab from Toten.
Gelfen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gelfen. Toten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gelfen.
Toten clobbers Gelfen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Gelfen misses with an uppercut. Toten saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Gelfen. Those never looked like landing.
Toten's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Toten duly obliges.
Gelfen looks to throw the jab but Toten is out of range.
Gelfen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toten jabs at Gelfen's body.
Gelfen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toten was well out of range. Poor timing from Gelfen.
Toten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toten's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gelfen under the eye.
Toten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Gelfen is predictable there
and Toten counters with a nice uppercut.
Gelfen throws a jab when Toten was well out of range.
Toten throws out a counter right but Gelfen avoids it with no problem.
Gelfen misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gelfen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gelfen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Toten scores with a punch to the head.
Toten connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gelfen momentarily.
#T2#
Toten fails to land with a series of punches.
Gelfen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toten throws an overhand right that lands on Gelfen's shoulder, as Gelfen tries to avoid the shot.
Gelfen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Toten.
Toten needs to keep his hands up - Gelfen had a free shot at his head there.
Toten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gelfen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gelfen looks to throw the jab but Toten is out of range.
Gelfen tries to clinch up.
Toten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gelfen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Toten thinking.
Toten just misses with a punch to the body.
Gelfen doesn't manage to clinch there - Toten circles away.
Gelfen connects with a body shot.
Gelfen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gelfen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Toten might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gelfen swinging wildly here.
Toten throws out a counter right but Gelfen avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Toten loads up on a big right hand but Gelfen slips the punch.#CL2#
Toten closes the distance and clinches.
Toten lands a body shot.
I was talking to Gelfen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gelfen stalling in the clinch but Toten improves position.
Toten prevents the takedown attempt.
Gelfen prevents a body shot from Toten.
Gelfen fails to pull guard.
Gelfen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toten backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Toten as Gelfen tries to tie him up.
A short right from Toten.
Toten presses Gelfen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gelfen is breathing heavily.
Gelfen is trying to pull guard but Toten turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Gelfen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gelfen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toten backwards.
Toten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gelfen tries to pull guard but Toten won't allow it.
Toten lands with a right to the head.
Toten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gelfens head.
Toten lands a left hand.
#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Toten.
Gelfen wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Toten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gelfen tries to clinch but Toten moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Gelfen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Toten scores with a hook.
Gelfen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toten connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gelfen scrambles back to his feet.
Gelfen looks to score with a jab to the body but Toten is just out of range.
Toten is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gelfen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Toten cracks Gelfen with a good jab.
Toten lands a slapping body shot.
Gelfen is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Toten just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Gelfen has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wolfhelm Toten!
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Event:
ABW 53 Hope - Murhaa
Date: Aug 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Murdock misses with an uppercut. Gelfen saw that one coming.
Gelfen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murdock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Gelfen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gelfen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#
It looks like Duke Murdock has been cut.
Murdock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gelfen with a hook.
Gelfen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murdock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gelfen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gelfen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Murdock misses its intended target.
Gelfen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murdock.
Gelfen jabs Murdock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gelfen misses with a hook.
Murdock slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gelfen thuds a left hand into Murdock's body.
Murdock misses with a hook
and Gelfen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gelfen missing with a left hand there. Murdock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murdock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Some wild striking there from Gelfen.
#T1#
Gelfen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Gelfen.
Gelfen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Gelfen.
Murdock is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gelfen throws a body shot but no joy.
Gelfen thuds his right hand into Murdock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
That has opened up Duke Murdock's cut even more.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Gelfen.
Murdock takes a swing at Gelfen's ribcage but misses.
Murdock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gelfen.
Gelfen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murdock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murdock misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Murdock.
Murdock throws a looping overhand right but Gelfen ducks down to avoid it.
Gelfen tries to bum rush Murdock with a series of wild strikes but Murdock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Murdock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gelfen.
Murdock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gelfen.
Gelfen misses with a body kick.
Murdock throws a shot to the body.
Murdock cracks Gelfen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gelfen lands the left hand.#CUT#
The cut above Duke Murdock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Murdock fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Gelfen misses the target.#CL2#
Murdock takes the fight into the clinch.
Murdock cracks Gelfen with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
Murdock misses with some punches.
Gelfen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gelfen lands a nice shot to the body.
Gelfen lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gelfen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Murdock connects with a looping right hand.
Murdock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gelfen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
Duke Murdock's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Murdock slips under a jab.
Gelfen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gelfen's corner calls for a 1-2. Gelfen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Duke Murdock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eddie Gelfen!
Eddie Gelfen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
ABW 43 Randleman - Gelfen
Date: Jul 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Gelfen misses the jab.#TD#
Randleman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gelfen napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Gelfen throws Randleman to one side and escapes!
Randleman ducks under a wild hook from Gelfen.
Gelfen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gelfen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gelfen enables Randleman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gelfen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randleman content to stall in guard here.
Randleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Randleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Randleman throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randleman throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Randleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Randleman with a nice head shot there.
Randleman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Randleman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Randleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Gelfen is retaining full guard.
Randleman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Randleman 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.
Randleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randleman postures up in Gelfen's guard and throws a big left but Gelfen blocks it.
Gelfen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Randleman postures up in Gelfen's guard and throws a big left but Gelfen blocks it.
Randleman controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Randleman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gelfen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Randleman scrambles back to his feet.
Randleman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Randleman.
Randleman is looking to take a break and control but Gelfen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gelfen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Randleman.
We've been hearing that Randleman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Gelfen defending against the ground and pound.
Gelfen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Randleman scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gelfen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Randleman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gelfen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gelfen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Randleman landing strikes from the mount and Gelfen is in trouble!
Randleman lands a big shot there that rocks Gelfen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Randleman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Randleman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Randleman is landing with some decent strikes but Gelfen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gelfen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Randleman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randleman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Randleman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Randleman content just to control the position here.
Randleman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gelfen for as long as he can get away with.
Randleman with the ground and pound from mount.
Randleman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gelfen is in a horrible position here. Randleman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gelfen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Randleman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Randleman misses with a takedown attempt - Gelfen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Randleman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Randleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gelfen.
Donk. Randleman catches Gelfen right on the button with a cross.
Gelfen misses with a body shot.
Gelfen misses with a body shot.
Randleman checks a low kick from Gelfen.
Good shot there by Randleman.#TD#
Randleman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gelfen was covering up waiting for the punch and Randleman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Randleman chips away with some ground and pound.
Randleman stays in close to Gelfen's body and controls the position.
Randleman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Randleman trying to control but Gelfen is working from the bottom. #T1#
Randleman working some strikes from top position.
Randleman postures up and lands a big shot to Gelfen's brow.
Randleman content to stall in guard here.
Randleman continues to stall.
Randleman'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.
Gelfen has control of Randleman's left arm, preventing Randleman from doing any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Randleman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Randleman throwing strikes from guard but Gelfen blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Gelfen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gelfen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gelfen trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Randleman is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gelfen misses with a double jab.
Gelfen throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Randleman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gelfen won't be happy with that. #T3#
Gelfen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Randleman connects with a decent elbow.
Randleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gelfen can do to turn this around?
Gelfen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Randleman working the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Randleman scoring with punches from side control.
Randleman is putting a hurting on Gelfen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Randleman working the head and body with strikes.
Randleman lands a few punches from side control.
Gelfen is trying to get back to half guard.
Randleman working the body and head with strikes.
Randleman is working Gelfen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Randleman scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Randleman takes a little break here. Gelfen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Randleman landing strikes.
Randleman tries to advance to mount but Gelfen denies him.
Randleman cracks Gelfen with a big right hand but Gelfen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gelfen is trying to escape the position but Randleman is controlling the position.
Gelfen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Randleman staying calm.
Randleman cracks Gelfen with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Randleman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3##TD#
Randleman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gelfen was covering up waiting for the punch and Randleman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gelfen looking to control.
Gelfen is looking to sweep but instead, Randleman has passed into half guard.
Quinton Randleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Randleman trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen taking some punishment here, with Randleman in his half guard. #T1#
Randleman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gelfen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if Randleman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Randleman working the head and body with strikes.
Randleman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Randleman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Randleman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Randleman working Gelfen over with strikes. #T2#
Gelfen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Randleman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gelfen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Randleman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Randleman stalling.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Randleman connects with a nice short shot to Gelfen's temple. #T3#
Randleman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gelfen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gelfen taking some punishment here, with Randleman in his half guard.
Gelfen is looking to control Randleman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gelfen avoid being mounted?
Randleman slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Randleman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Randleman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Randleman lands with a punch from half guard.
Randleman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Randleman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gelfen is trying to keep Randleman in close.
Randleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Randleman clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Gelfen misses with a jab to the body
and Randleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Randleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gelfen.
A shot to the liver by Randleman. Beautiful body shot.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Randleman moves away from the strike by Gelfen. #TD#
Randleman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Randleman working the head and body with strikes.
Randleman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Further stalling from Randleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman slips a nice elbow through Gelfen's hands, connecting with Gelfen's forehead.
Randleman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Randleman controlling the action here.
Randleman is nestled in close to Gelfen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Randleman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Randleman working over Gelfen with some ground and pound. Gelfen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Gelfen is rocked!
Randleman is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Gelfen is hurt! He's hurt bad - Randleman fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Gelfen from any more punishment! Congratulations to Randleman! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Randleman!
Quinton Randleman retains his heavyweight title!
After the fight, Quinton Randleman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 31
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1#
The Beast moves in looking to clinch but Gelfen pushes him off.
Gelfen misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
The Beast feints and as Gelfen raises his hands in defense, The Beast changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Beast loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Beast prevents Gelfen from getting back to his feet.
The Beast looking to pass the guard.
The Beast works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
The Beast looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gelfen is trying to stand up here but The Beast is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
The Beast wants to free his trapped foot but Gelfen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
The Beast is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Beast prevents Gelfen from standing back up.
Gelfen regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
The Beast drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Beast jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Beast trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Beast passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The Beast is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
The Beast wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gelfen, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
The Beast tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Beast tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gelfen's legs.
The Beast misses with the ground and pound.
The Beast wants to control but Gelfen is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
The Beast is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gelfen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
The Beast thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Gelfen is trying to improve his position.
The Beast tries to advance to mount but Gelfen denies him. #SUB2#
The Beast is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gelfen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gelfen struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Beast in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gelfen is looking to regain half guard here but The Beast keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from The Beast crashes against the mat.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Beast looks up at the clock and then as Gelfen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, The Beast smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB2#
The Beast is trying to get an arm triangle but Gelfen is defending well. #SUB2#
The Beast working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Beast is looking to take a break and control but Gelfen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
The Beast is trying to get an arm triangle but Gelfen is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Beast passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gelfen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan The Beast dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The Beast tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gelfen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from The Beast.
The Beast moves in looking to clinch but Gelfen pushes him off.
Gelfen looks to score with a jab to the body but The Beast is just out of range.
Gelfen stuffs the takedown.
The Beast is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gelfen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gelfen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gelfen misses with a wild body shot.
Gelfen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Beast moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Beast shoots for a double leg takedown but Gelfen sprawls well. He's pushed The Beast's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eddie Gelfen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan The Beast.
Gelfen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Beast closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gelfen circles away.
Gelfen misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gelfen throws a body shot but no joy.
The Beast has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Beast tries to close the distance and clinch but Gelfen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Beast shoots in for a takedown but Gelfen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Beast lands with a hook. Gelfen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gelfen looks to land a combination but The Beast avoids it well.
The Beast tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Beast is defended easily by Gelfen.
The Beast shoots in looking for a takedown but Gelfen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Beast's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Beast.
Gelfen throws a good cross that connects.
Gelfen misses with a series of wild punches.
Gelfen wants to slow The Beast down by chopping away at his legs.
Gelfen keeps the fight on the outside.
Gelfen throws a jab when The Beast was well out of range.
Gelfen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gelfen misses with a double jab.
The Beast blocks a jab.
The Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Gelfen lands with a shot to the body.
The Beast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gelfen.
The Beast wants to clinch.
The Beast tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gelfen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
The Beast has Gelfen up against the cage in a clinch.
Gelfen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Beast or not.
The Beast tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gelfen gets through The Beast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Gelfen breaks from the clinch.
Gelfen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Beast moves away.
Gelfen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Beast shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gelfen sprawls well. Gelfen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Beast gets slowly back to his feet.
Eddie Gelfen is winning the standup battle so far.
Gelfen looks to land a combination but The Beast avoids it well. #T3#
Gelfen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gelfen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gelfen misses with a double jab.
Gelfen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Beast avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Beast fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gelfen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gelfen dips to his left and cracks The Beast with an uppercut!
Gelfen cracks The Beast with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Beast moves out of range of the strikes.
Gelfen scores with a body shot.
Gelfen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gelfen misses with a hook. The Beast ducked under it nicely.
Gelfen misses with a body kick.
The Beast's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gelfen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Beast scrambles back to his feet.
The Beast checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Beast looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##CL2#
The Beast moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Beast tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gelfen smiles and moves away.
Gelfen misses with a low kick.
The Beast defending well as Gelfen loads up on a big left hand.
Gelfen scores with the left hand. The Beast knows he should have avoided that one.
Gelfen misses with a hook. The Beast ducked under it nicely.
Gelfen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gelfen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gelfen throws a big shot that misses.
The Beast tries to counter by closing the distance.
The Beast shoots for a double leg takedown but Gelfen sprawls well. He's pushed The Beast's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gelfen misses with a straight right.
The Beast wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Beast tries to pull guard but Gelfen holds him up against the cage and eventually The Beast drops back down to his feet.
The Beast is trying to pull guard but Gelfen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gelfen lands a shot to the body.
Gelfen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Beast tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gelfen smiles and moves away.
Eddie Gelfen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan The Beast.
Nice uppercut there from Gelfen.#CUT#
It looks like Dan The Beast has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Beast darts in looking for a takedown but Gelfen gets double underhooks and turns The Beast into the cage.
Gelfen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
The Beast moves into the clinch.
The Beast doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Gelfen.
Good body shot from Gelfen.
#T1#
The Beast's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Beast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gelfen pushes The Beast back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gelfen gets through The Beast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gelfen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Gelfen manages to break the clinch.
Gelfen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Beast looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gelfen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Beast sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Beast defending well as Gelfen loads up on a big left hand.
Gelfen lands a jab to The Beast's midsection.
Gelfen punishes The Beast's body with a nice straight punch.
Gelfen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Beast darts in looking for a takedown but Gelfen gets double underhooks and turns The Beast into the cage.
The Beast doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Beast drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gelfen lands a nice looking body shot.
Gelfen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks The Beast right on the button. The Beast goes down! Gelfen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Gelfen gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Gelfen!
A less than humble Eddie Gelfen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 23
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Machado has a takedown stuffed.
Gelfen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gelfen moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Machado takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gelfen's elbow.
Gelfen blocks a body shot from Machado.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Gelfen working aggressively here.
Machado lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Machado - that landed with a thud.
Gelfen blocks a body shot from Machado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado lands a hook that snaps the head of Gelfen backwards.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gelfen backwards.
Machado gets through Gelfen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gelfen wants to break free but Machado has control.
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gelfen is breathing heavily.#T1#
Machado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machado digs a right hand into Gelfen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gelfen's gas tank.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
Machado digs a right hand underneath Gelfen's ribcage. Gelfen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2#
Machado has Gelfen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Machado pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gelfen tumbling to the mat - Machado dives into Gelfen's guard.
Gelfen wants to sweep here but Machado controlling him for the moment.
Machado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machado working some strikes from top position.
Machado cracks Gelfen with a solid left hand.
Machado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gelfen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gelfen keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully. #T2#
Machado is looking to pass into half guard but Gelfen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gelfen is in guard.#REVR#
Gelfen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machado wants to get back to his feet but Gelfen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelfen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado wants to stand and escape but Gelfen is having none of it.
Gelfen trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gelfen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gelfen stopping the sweep attempt from Machado.
Machado pulls Gelfen in to control the position.
Gelfen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machado trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado looking for a sweep. Not yet Machado, not yet. #T3#
Machado wants to stand but Gelfen is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Gelfen gets tackled into the cage by Machado. Machado maintains the clinch.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gelfen blocks an uppercut.
Machado tries a body shot but Gelfen blocks it.
Gelfen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gelfen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Ricardo Machado has been cut.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Gelfen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machado's calf.
Machado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL2#
Machado clinches up against the cage.
Gelfen is trying to maintain a safe position but Machado gets an underhook and turns Gelfen into the cage.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Gelfen controls the action.
#T4#
Gelfen is looking to break free of the clinch but Machado has double underhooks. #TD2#
Machado has Gelfen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Machado pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gelfen tumbling to the mat - Machado dives into Gelfen's guard.
Gelfen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machado manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gelfen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gelfen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machado managing to control the position.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gelfen prevents Machado from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Machado'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#
Gelfen throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
We've been told by Gelfen's head coaches at Brimstone Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Machado darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Machado throwing shots but Gelfen is blocking nicely.
Machado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Machado slips a nice elbow through Gelfen's hands, connecting with Gelfen's forehead.
Machado is thwarting Gelfen's attempts to control the position.
Machado performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen is trying to stand.
Machado lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Machado is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gelfen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gelfen 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.
Machado showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #ES#
Gelfen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Machado gets a clinch.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gelfen is pushing Machado up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Machado gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machado working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado throwing shots but Gelfen is blocking nicely.
Machado working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Machado looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gelfen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Machado thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Machado missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Machado.
Gelfen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gelfen is not content to let Machado control the position.
Machado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Machado is stalling here. Gelfen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Machado seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gelfen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU#
Gelfen stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Machado drives through and clinches with Gelfen against the cage.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Gelfen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gelfen fails to land.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Machado digs a right hand underneath Gelfen's ribcage. Gelfen let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Machado has hold of one of Gelfen's legs. Gelfen is fighting the takedown attempt but Machado gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Machado throws a big right hand that misses.
Machado throws an elbow that misses. Gelfen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Machado's guard. Nice move by Gelfen!#REVR#
Machado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gelfen throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Machado manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Machado keeps control of Gelfen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Machado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Machado's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gelfen throws a right hand that misses
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Machado instigates a clinch.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gelfen struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machado is working Gelfen over against the cage.
Gelfen tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Gelfen back against the cage.
Machado tries a body shot but Gelfen blocks it.
Good body shot from Machado.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Gelfen controls the action.
Machado is looking for a takedown.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Gelfen controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Machado.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Gelfen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gelfens head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Gelfen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Machado is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gelfen to the mat. Gelfen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gelfen controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Machado scoring with punches to the head and body.
Machado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Machado keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gelfen's head.
Machado content to stall in guard here.
Machado looking to sit in guard and control but Gelfen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ricardo Machado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Machado is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SU#
Gelfen stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Gelfen gets tackled into the cage by Machado. Machado maintains the clinch.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Machado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gelfens head.
Gelfen is looking to break free of the clinch but Machado has double underhooks.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gelfen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gelfen misses with a punch to the body.
Machado lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Gelfen can't break the clinch.
Gelfen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ricardo Machado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gelfen has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
A shot in the inside from Gelfen.
Machado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gelfen or not.
Gelfen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gelfen misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado goes for a takedown attempt but Gelfen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Machado instigates a clinch.
Eddie Gelfen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gelfen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gelfen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Gelfen controls his hands.
Gelfen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Gelfen prevents the takedown attempt.
Eddie Gelfen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Machado.
Gelfen trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Machado.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gelfen wants to stall.
Gelfen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machado is keeping busy.
Gelfen pushes off an throws an elbow but Machado leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machado winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Machado!
An out of breath Ricardo Machado thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 7
Date: Apr 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Gelfen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zinsou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gelfen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zinsou somewhat.
Zinsou walks into a stiff left hand from Gelfen.#CUT2#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou moves out of range of the body kick.
Gelfen connects with a jab.
Gelfen throws a jab but it's blocked by Zinsou.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zinsou with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gelfen counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gelfen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Gelfen there.
Zinsou has a takedown stuffed.
Zinsou misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Gelfen counters with a nice right hand that sends Zinsou toppling to the canvas! Zinsou scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gelfen finish him?!#ROC2#
Zinsou is rocked!
Zinsou is breathing heavily.
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!
Gelfen weaves into range and cracks Zinsou right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Zinsou goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Gelfen is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Gelfen!
In his post fight interview, Eddie Gelfen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Gelfen gets tackled into the cage by Yuan. Yuan maintains the clinch.
Gelfen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gelfen throws an elbow that misses.
Gelfen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gelfen working hard to break the clinch.
Gelfen prevents the takedown attempt.
Gelfen can't find room to land a body shot as Yuan controls the action.
#BC#
Yuan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yuan throws a sloppy head kick
and Gelfen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yuan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yuan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Yuan clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen can't find room to land a body shot as Yuan controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gelfen scores with a shot to the side of Yuan's head.
Gelfen scores with a nice hook to the head.#KD2#
Gelfen drops Yuan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Yuan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Yuan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gelfen dips a shoulder and cracks Yuan with a mighty uppercut! Yuan falls back against the cage and Gelfen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Yuan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gelfen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Gelfen!
A less than humble Eddie Gelfen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Goliwe clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Goliwe fails to pull guard.
Goliwe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goliwe as Gelfen tries to tie him up.
Goliwe can't break the clinch.
Gelfen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goliwe.
Goliwe slows down the pace here.
Gelfen is trying to break the clinch but Goliwe is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Gelfen as the two fighters clinch.
Gelfen misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen is trying to break the clinch but Goliwe has him pressed against the cage.
Gelfen lands a left hand.
Gelfen pushes Goliwe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gelfen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Gelfen lands a right hand.
Gelfen is struggling to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gelfen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gelfen misses with the head strike.
Gelfen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goliwe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gelfen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gelfen misses with a body punch.
Gelfen tries a body shot but Goliwe blocks it.
#BC#
Goliwe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen throws a body punch but Goliwe moves out of range.
A punch combination from Gelfen misses.
Gelfen missing with a left hand there. Goliwe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gelfen scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
A punch combination from Gelfen misses.
Goliwe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gelfen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Gelfen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goliwe doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gelfen throws a hook but Goliwe blocks it.
Gelfen throws a leg kick but Goliwe checks it.
Goliwe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gelfen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Goliwe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Gelfen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gelfen lands a nice shot that snaps Goliwe's head back.
Gelfen cracks Goliwe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Goliwe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gelfen circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francis Goliwe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Gelfen lands a left and a right that send Goliwe crashing to the mat, dazed. Gelfen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Goliwe is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Francis Goliwe has been cut.
Gelfen drops Goliwe with a big left hand! Goliwe is injured, injured bad! Gelfen jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Gelfen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Baronian misses with a double jab
enabling Gelfen to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Hayk Baronian has been cut.
Gelfen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baronian misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Gelfen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gelfen.
A right hook to the body lands for Gelfen.
Baronian is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gelfen lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Gelfen breaks from the clinch.
Gelfen shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Baronian takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Gelfen sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Baronian bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Gelfen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Gelfen misses with a hook.
Reem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gelfen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reem on the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Ben Reem has been cut.
Gelfen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gelfen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reem under the eye.
Gelfen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reem.#CL#
Gelfen gets tackled into the cage by Reem. Reem maintains the clinch.
Reem scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem.
Gelfen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reem blocks a body shot from Gelfen.
Reem lands a shoulder strike.
Reem pushes Gelfen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gelfen wants to get back to striking at distance but Reem won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reem stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reem has Gelfen pressed against the cage, preventing Gelfen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reem blocking some punches.
Reem keeps control of Gelfen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gelfen misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Reem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gelfen takes a shot to the head.
Gelfen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gelfen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reem prevents Gelfen from breaking the clinch.
Reem lands with a short shot to the head.
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gelfen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reem has him pressed against the cage.
Reem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reem works on Gelfen's body with a couple of short punches.
Gelfen looks winded!
Reem pushes Gelfen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reem lands an uppercut.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gelfens head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem.
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!
A short right from Reem on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Reem.
Reem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reem creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gelfen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gelfen drops to his knees and Reem pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Reem!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Gelfen tries to bum rush Sticks with a series of wild strikes but Sticks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot by Gelfen.
Sticks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Sticks clinches with his opponent.
Gelfen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sticks controls his hands.
#BC#
Sticks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gelfen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sticks doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Sticks moves into the clinch.
Gelfen's coach down at Brimstone Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gelfen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sticks jumps guard but Gelfen stands there with Sticks around his waist. Sticks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sticks wants a takedown but no success here.
Gelfen working hard to break the clinch.
Gelfen throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gelfen.
Sticks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiddle Sticks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gelfen tries to break free but Sticks pushes him back against the cage.
Gelfen lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Sticks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1##SUB#
Sticks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gelfen defends well.
Sticks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gelfen is stalling in the full guard.
Gelfen wants to stand and escape but instead Sticks has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Sticks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Sticks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gelfen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sticks has Gelfen in his guard.#REVB#
Gelfen pushes down on Sticks's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2##SU2#
Gelfen stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Gelfen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sticks shoots in for a double leg but Gelfen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gelfen lands with a good body shot.
Sticks is breathing heavily.
Gelfen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Sticks to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Sticks looks to clinch but Gelfen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Sticks taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eddie Gelfen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2017 |
#R1#
A low kick from Gelfen misses
and Jericho counters with a nice body kick.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses.
Jericho explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jericho.
We've been told by Jericho's head coaches at Strikey McFisty's Combat Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Gelfen has knocked Jericho down with a huge combo! Gelfen steps away and waves a wobbly Jericho back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Gelfen cracks Jericho with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gelfen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jericho to stand back up!#ROC2#
Jericho is rocked!
Gelfen just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Jericho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jericho is holding his hands too far apart here. Gelfen throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Jericho is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Gelfen!
The Gift Of Jericho spoke after the fight, saying 'You stupid idiot! '.
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