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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1# Edson works over Gottfried's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2# It looks like Gilbert Gottfried has been cut. Some wild striking there from Gottfried.
No luck for Gottfried with that takedown attempt. Edson lands a head kick. Gottfried smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Gottfried has a takedown stuffed. Gottfried blocks a head kick by Edson.
Edson throws a wild body kick that Gottfried sees coming a mile off. Gottfried could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Edson throws a right hand that Gottfried ducks under and follows up with a left that Gottfried also avoids with ease. Gottfried checks a low kick from Edson. Gottfried throws a head kick that misses. Edson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gottfried is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Edson. Edson is looking to clinch but Gottfried is avoiding it.
#T1# Gottfried shoots for a double leg takedown but Edson sprawls well. He's pushed Gottfried's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Edson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Gottfried. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gottfried shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edson but Edson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Edson stuffs the takedown. Edson looks to throw a body kick and Gottfried counters with a series of strikes. Edson will be more careful next time no doubt. Edson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gottfried lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Edson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gottfried. Gottfried throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gottfried looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edson is fending him off so far but Gottfried persists. Nope, Edson circles away and we're back to standing. Edson misses with a kick to the body #CL# and Gottfried counters by moving into the clinch. Gottfried tries for a takedown but Edson manages to get underhooks.
Edson has Gottfried pressed against the cage.
Edson blocks the elbow strike.
#T2# Gottfried has Edson pushed against the cage. Gottfried tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Edson smiles and moves away.
Good work by Gottfried as he checks the leg kick. Edson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gottfried was well out of range. Poor timing from Edson. Edson misses with a body kick. Gottfried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edson manages to avoid it.#TD2# Edson looking to score a takedown here. Gottfried is defending well but Edson drives through and ends up in Gottfried's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. 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! Edson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gottfried knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edson on the ground. Gottfried is trying to keep Edson in close.
Edson throws a big right hand that misses. #T3# Edson stands up over Gottfried, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Edson throws a big right hand that misses. Gottfried on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gottfried tries to get out of the position. Gottfried is looking to stand back up but Edson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gottfried. Edson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gottfried defending well though. Edson is trying to control. Gottfried wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Edson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Edson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Edson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Gottfried might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Edson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Edson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Edson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gottfried's head. Gottfried blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edson. Gottfried blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edson. #T4# Edson thows a huge punch but Gottfried dodges it nicely.
Gottfried is trying to get back to full guard. Edson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gottfried keeps working. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Gottfried is looking to control Edson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gottfried avoid being mounted?#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Edson misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Edson. Those never looked like landing. Edson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gottfried slips a jab and a cross from Edson.
Edson looks winded! A shot to the body from Gottfried misses and Edson counters with a one-two to the body. Edson misses with a kick to the body #TD# so Gottfried counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU# Gottfried stands up from guard. Let's bang! And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoel Edson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gilbert Gottfried's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Edson takes one on the button. Edson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edson throws the kick towards the body but Gottfried avoids it. A thudding body kick lands there by Edson!
Edson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gottfried defends well and Edson ends up having to push Gottfried into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Gottfried tries a head kick but it misses.
Gilbert Gottfried is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Edson throws a sloppy head kick and Gottfried moves out of range easily. Gottfried is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Edson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gottfried eats them both and turns towards Edson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Edson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gottfried. No luck with that takedown attempt from Gottfried. Edson misses with a looping left. Edson is breathing heavily. Edson misses with a takedown enabling Gottfried to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Gottfried tries to clinch but Edson moves out of range. Edson misses with a double jab.
Gottfried scores with a one two! Edson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL# Gottfried darts in and clinches Edson up against the cage. Gottfried jumps guard but Edson stands there with Gottfried around his waist. Gottfried gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Gottfried. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Gottfried's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Edson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL# Gottfried has managed to clinch.
Edson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gottfried tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edson's elbow. #T2# Gottfried working aggressively here.
Gottfried slowing the pace effectively. Edson is trying to break free. Gottfried digs a right hand underneath Edson's ribcage. Edson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Edson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gottfried looking for a takedown. #BC2# Edson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Edson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gottfried can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A punch combination from Gottfried misses. Yoel Edson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gottfried will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Edson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gottfried will feel that in the morning. Yoel Edson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3##TD2# Edson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gottfried is trying to defend but Edson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Edson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Edson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gottfried's head. Edson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Edson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Gottfried wants to control but Edson is keeping busy and won't allow it. Gottfried blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edson. Edson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gottfried with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Edson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gottfried keeps working. #T4# Gottfried keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Edson thows a huge punch but Gottfried dodges it nicely.
Gottfried tries to roll over but Edson keeps him under control.#SUB2# Edson is working for a submission of some sort.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Gottfried on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Gottfried avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edson. Edson blocks the strikes from Gottfried.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Edson tries a head kick but it misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yoel Edson will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Gilbert Gottfried's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Edson misses with a looping right. Edson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL# Gottfried fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edson, pushing him back against the cage. Edson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Edson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Edson looking to stall.
Gottfried throws an elbow that misses.
#TD2# Edson has hold of one of Gottfried's legs. Gottfried is fighting the takedown attempt but Edson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Edson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gottfried swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gottfried preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Edson wants to control from the top but Gottfried keeps moving. #T1# Edson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gottfried works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Edson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Gottfried avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Gottfried is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Edson won't allow Gottfried to sweep him here. Edson throwing strikes but missing. Edson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Edson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Edson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Edson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gottfried was well out of range. Poor timing from Edson. Edson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# The fight stays on the outside here - Gottfried looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Edson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gottfried tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Gottfried throws a head kick that misses. Despite the aggression on Edson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Edson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gottfried manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A lazy body kick from Edson #TD# and Gottfried counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Gottfried is keen to just control but Edson is a slippery customer. Edson is trying to control but can't.
Edson wants to get back to his feet.
#T3# Edson won't allow Gottfried to pass to mount. #SU# Gottfried stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. A punch combination from Edson misses. Gottfried shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Gottfried fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Edson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD2# Edson feints and as Gottfried raises his hands in defense, Edson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T4# Gottfried has Edson pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB# Gottfried looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Yoel Edson has got the better of the ground game so far. Edson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Edson trying to control but Gottfried is working from the bottom. Gottfried avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Edson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gottfried's head. Gottfried avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gilbert Gottfried has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Yoel Edson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Edson punishes Gottfried's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Yoel Edson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Edson 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoel Edson! Yoel Edson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Shade Tree Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1# Arias comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Arias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A head kick misses from Gottfried. Arias swings for the body but Gottfried moves out of range.
#CL2# Gottfried clinches with his opponent.
Gottfried controlling the action here for a moment.
Gottfried prevents the takedown attempt.
Gottfried is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gottfried jumps guard but Arias stands there with Gottfried around his waist. Gottfried gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arias blocks the elbow strike.
Arias is trying to pull guard but Gottfried turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Arias tries to circle away but Gottfried has him pinned against the cage.#T1# Arias fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Arias. That's going to take a lot out of him. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Gottfried is defending well against a takedown attempt. Arias tries to break free but Gottfried pushes him back against the cage. Arias tries to pull guard but Gottfried won't allow it.
Gottfried tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arias can't break the clinch.
Arias letting Gottfried take a breather here. Gottfried effectively controlling the action here. Gottfried continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Gottfried is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arias gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2# Gottfried gets control of Arias's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gottfried will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Arias wants to control from the top but Gottfried keeps moving. Gottfried working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arias. #T2##SUB2# Gottfried is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arias is aware though and is defending well. Gottfried tries to land a sweep but no joy. Arias trying to control but Gottfried is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Arias postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Gottfried 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. Arias looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Gottfried shoots in for a takedown but Arias shows good takedown defense. Gottfried fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3# Gottfried avoids the body shot from Arias.
Gottfried should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Arias moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT# It looks like Gilbert Gottfried has been cut. Gottfried fails with a takedown attempt. Arias blocks a head kick by Gottfried.
Arias throws a series of punches but Gottfried moves out of range. Arias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arias is breathing heavily. Gottfried throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arias's waist but Arias gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gottfried off to one side. No luck with that takedown attempt from Gottfried. Gottfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Gottfried blocks the leg kick.
Gottfried fails with a takedown attempt.#T4# Arias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gottfried. Gottfried takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Gottfried looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arias is fending him off so far but Gottfried persists. Nope, Arias circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2# Gottfried closes the distance and clinches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gottfried is looking for a takedown.#BC2# Gottfried breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arias ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gottfried moves away.#CL2# Gottfried takes the fight into the clinch. Gottfried gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arias.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Arias is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gottfried to keep the fight standing. 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 Dave Arias will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Gilbert Gottfried's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gottfried. Arias shrugs it off though. #CL2# Gottfried closes the distance and clinches. Arias wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gottfried keeps control of Arias as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Gottfried slowing the pace effectively. Gottfried fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2# Gottfried escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Gottfried clinches. Gottfried wants a takedown but no success here.
Arias has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gottfried avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arias tries to pull guard but Gottfried holds him up against the cage and eventually Arias drops back down to his feet.
Gottfried is struggling to control the position.#BC2# Gottfried pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2# Gottfried has closed the distance and engaged Arias in a clinch.
Gottfried stops a takedown attempt from Arias.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Arias. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gottfried fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arias working hard to break the clinch. Arias gets underhooks to prevent Gottfried's takedown attempt.
Arias wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Arias prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2# Gottfried has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Arias regains guard immediately. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Arias working a defensive guard here.
Arias 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. Gottfried engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2# Arias working a defensive guard here.
Gottfried must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gottfried controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Gottfried pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now. Gottfried throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3# Gottfried postures up.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Gottfried leaves Arias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Arias throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Gottfried connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2# Gottfried has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gottfried tries to pull guard but Arias holds him up against the cage and eventually Gottfried drops back down to his feet.
Arias changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gottfried fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gottfried fails to land the takedown. Arias misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Gottfried shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4# Arias stuffs the takedown attempt from Gottfried. Gottfried gets slowly back to his feet. Arias fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Gottfried breaks from the clinch.
Arias leaves Gottfried with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Gottfried fails miserably with a takedown attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gottfried shoots in but no luck this time. Gottfried shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arias defends it nicely. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Gottfried showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Gilbert Gottfried's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Gottfried shoots in and drives through. Arias sprawls well. Arias shoots in but Gottfried avoids the takedown attempt easily. Arias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD# Arias looking to score a takedown here. Gottfried is defending well but Arias drives through and ends up in Gottfried's guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gottfried can do anything to dispel that myth. Gottfried avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU# Arias decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2# Gottfried rushes Arias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Gottfried breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Arias shoots in for a takedown but Gottfried shows good takedown defense. Arias takes one on the button.#CL2# Gottfried rushes Arias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Come on Gottfried - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1# Arias tries to score a body lock takedown but Gottfried shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Arias. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Gottfried pulls guard effortlessly. Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Gottfried is retaining full guard. Arias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2# Gottfried has his foot on Arias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arias works his way back into a safe position though. Gottfried throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Gottfried is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Arias postures up in Gottfried's guard and throws a big left but Gottfried blocks it. Gottfried looking to control.
#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Arias sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Gottfried throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arias's waist but Arias gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gottfried off to one side. Gottfried shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arias sprawls well. Arias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gottfried gets slowly back to his feet. Gottfried tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arias swivels and escapes. Gottfried fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Arias feints a jab promting Gottfried to slip. Arias then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gottfried slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Arias on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3# Arias keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD# Arias dives in and scores a takedown into Gottfried's guard. Gottfried keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully. Gottfried is trying to control the position but Arias postures up. Gottfried working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arias. Arias being controlled here momentarily. Gottfried wants to sweep but no luck. #T4# Gottfried is trying to keep Arias in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Gottfried keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully. Gottfried working a defensive guard here.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Dave Arias is winning the standup battle so far. Gottfried fails with a takedown attempt from distance. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Arias punishes Gottfried's body with a nice straight punch. Gottfried looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Dave Arias showed his dominance in that final round. I think Arias has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28 Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Arias! A less than humble Dave Arias 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:
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Date: Feb 19, 2019 |
#R1# Craig gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2# and Gottfried counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gottfried. Craig just leaning against Gottfried, taking a breather. Gottfried missing with knees to the body.
#BC2# Gottfried breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Craig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gottfried misses with a takedown attempt - Craig sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Gottfried should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Craig scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Craig shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gottfried napping and manages to drive through into side control! Gottfried wants to get back to his feet but Craig is dominant here and he's now got Gottfried's back! Gottfried just trying to survive but Craig is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T1# Gottfried is trying to break free.
Craig misses with an elbow to the head. Craig loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Gottfried hold on?
Craig misses with an elbow to the head. Gottfried is trapped and Craig is scoring with shots to the head and body. Gottfried trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Gottfried is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Craig is staying active. Gottfried really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Craig. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Craig throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T2# Gottfried tries to escape the position.
Craig 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. Gottfried covering up well under a barage of strikes. Craig somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. Craig lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Craig.
Craig misses with an elbow to the head. #T3# Gottfried can't escape the position.
Gottfried is still trying to improve position. Gottfried looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Gottfried can't escape the position.
Craig is not going to allow Gottfried to sit and survive in this position. Gottfried is trying to stand back up. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Gottfried rolls, trying to escape but Craig keeps control of the position.
Gottfried is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Can Gottfried hold on?! Craig is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gottfried trying to control the hands but Craig breaks the grip. Gottfried tries to break free.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Craig dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Gottfried shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Craig as he avoids it easily. Craig shoots in for a takedown but Gottfried shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A nice side step and Gottfried releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Gottfried misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gottfried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Gottfried drives through and clinches with Craig against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Craig has Gottfried pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gottfried manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Craig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gottfried can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Craig trying to stall but Gottfried improves his position.
Gottfried is trying to pull guard but Craig turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Gottfried tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Craig just stands there and leans against the cage. Jason Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Gottfried. Gottfried tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1# Craig is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gottfried is defending well for now. Gottfried taking a breather. Gottfried jumps guard but Craig turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Gottfried tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Craig avoids it. Gottfried jumps guard but Craig stands there with Gottfried around his waist. Gottfried gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2# Gottfried's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Craig is defended easily by Gottfried.#T2# 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. Craig shoots for a double leg takedown but Gottfried sprawls well. He's pushed Craig's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Gottfried shoots in and drives through. Craig sprawls well. Craig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gottfried manages to avoid it.#CL2# Gottfried closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Craig prevents a body shot from Gottfried. Gottfried tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Craig smiles and moves away.
Gottfried with a body punch. A glancing blow. Gottfried shoots in for a takedown but Craig shows good takedown defense. Craig tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gottfried manages to circle out of the way.#TD# Craig shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gottfried is trying to defend but Craig finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3# Gottfried looks like he's trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gottfried can do anything to dispel that myth. Gottfried trying to control here.
Craig thows a huge punch but Gottfried dodges it nicely.
Craig passes into side control, despite Gottfried's attempt to control the position.
Craig working away.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Gottfried is looking for a sweep. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gilbert Gottfried will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Craig missing with a left hand there. Gottfried was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gottfried fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Craig avoids it really well and circles away. Craig tries to counter by clinching up but Gottfried breaks away and moves out of range. Gilbert Gottfried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Craig fails with the takedown#CL2# and Gottfried holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Gottfried throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gottfried tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee is keeping an eye on Craig - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2# Gottfried is trying to trip Craig. He has hold of a leg but Craig is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gottfried persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Craig tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1# Gottfried's corner is telling him to maintain position. Gottfried is looking to stand up but Craig won't let him. Gottfried showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Jason Craig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gottfried looking to sit in guard and control but Craig gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Craig postures up and lands a big shot to Gottfried's brow. Gottfried looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Craig puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2# Craig throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Craig thows a huge punch but Gottfried dodges it nicely.
Gottfried is looking to improve his position.
Gottfried pushes Craig off but Craig dives into side control.
Gottfried manages to work his way to half guard, despite Craig's best efforts. Craig thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3# Gottfried keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gottfried is looking to get back to is feet but Craig passes into side control.
Gottfried tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Gottfried tries to escape the position.
Gottfried trying to control the hands but Craig won't let him. #T4# You can see the frustration on Gottfried's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gottfried trying to get back to his feet but Craig is in full control for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gottfried tries to escape the position.
Gottfried keeps trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight! Jason Craig showed his dominance in that final round. I think Craig has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:28 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Craig!
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Date: Jan 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Alvarado gets tackled into the cage by Gottfried. Gottfried maintains the clinch. Gottfried tries for a takedown but Alvarado manages to get underhooks.
Alvarado prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Gottfried breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gottfried or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvarado, which made it look bad. Francesco Alvarado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Gottfried.#CL# Alvarado clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gottfried is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Alvarado missing with knees to the body.
Gottfried tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alvarado smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Gottfried moves into the clinch.#T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Gottfried. #TD# Alvarado pulls guard effortlessly. Gottfried wants to stand but Alvarado is controlling his posture from full guard. Alvarado 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# Alvarado wants to take a breather but Gottfried is having none of it. Alvarado throwing shots but Gottfried is blocking nicely. Gottfried is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2# Gottfried looking for a kimura from the bottom but Alvarado passes into side control!#T2##SU# Alvarado decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gottfried to his feet. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvarado. Gottfried should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Some wild striking there from Gottfried.
Alvarado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Gottfried dives in for a single leg takedown but Alvarado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Alvarado tries to clinch there but Gottfried circles away.
Alvarado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2# Gottfried gets a clinch. Alvarado using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gottfried controlling the action here for a moment.
Gottfried has Alvarado pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3##TD2# Gottfried has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Alvarado is trying to keep an underhook but Gottfried manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES# Alvarado has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gottfried is on him like a limpet, forcing Alvarado back against the cage. Alvarado working hard to break the clinch. Gottfried tries to pull guard but Alvarado holds him up against the cage and eventually Gottfried drops back down to his feet.
#BC2# Gottfried escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gottfried scores with a punch to the head. Gottfried shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvarado pinned against the cage. Alvarado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Alvarado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4##CL2# Gottfried instigates a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2# Gottfried manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Alvarado makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2# Gottfried working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvarado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvarado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Gottfried wants to sweep but no luck. #SU# Alvarado gets to his feet - Gottfried follows without any prompting. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Alvarado dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Gottfried darts in looking for a takedown but Alvarado gets double underhooks and turns Gottfried into the cage. Alvarado throws a solid leg kick but Gottfried takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alvarado. Gottfried tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarado was well out of range. Poor timing from Gottfried.#CL2# Gottfried clinches up with Alvarado and pushes him back against the cage. Alvarado has had enough of the clinch but Gottfried keeps him there for the moment. Alvarado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gottfried.
Gottfried leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alvarado tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gottfried just stands there and leans against the cage. Alvarado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gottfried is defending well for now.#BC2# Gottfried pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Gottfried forces Alvarado back against the cage and clinches.#T1# The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Gottfried blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Alvarado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gottfried.
Alvarado tries to throw a body punch but Gottfried avoids it by throwing Alvarado back against the cage. Alvarado misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Gottfried escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gottfried misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alvarado tries to clinch up. And Gottfried tries to counter it with a takedown but Alvarado pushes his down on his head and steps out. Gilbert Gottfried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Alvarado tries to keep at a distance but Gottfried has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2# Gottfried gets through Alvarado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Gottfried blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Alvarado managing to block the knees to the body from Gottfried.
Gottfried jumps guard but Alvarado stands there with Gottfried around his waist. Gottfried gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alvarado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gottfried tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alvarado just stands there and leans against the cage. Francesco Alvarado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Gottfried. Alvarado misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Gottfried manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Gottfried closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3# Alvarado scores with a shot to the side of Gottfried's head. Gottfried is pushing Alvarado up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2# Gottfried's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Gottfried fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarado, pushing him back against the cage. Alvarado tries to land knees in the clinch but Gottfried avoids the damage to the body. Gottfried is looking for a takedown. Gottfried prevents the takedown attempt.
Gottfried is looking for a takedown. Gottfried prevents Alvarado from breaking the clinch.#T4# Gottfried tries to pull guard but Alvarado won't allow it.
Alvarado jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gottfried walks away with a smile on his face. Alvarado gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Gottfried fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvarado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gottfried lands a body shot.
Gottfried scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2# It looks like Francesco Alvarado has been cut. Alvarado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gottfried. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gottfried looks for a takedown but Alvarado sprawls well. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Gottfried showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Francesco Alvarado's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Gottfried shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alvarado sprawls well. Alvarado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gottfried gets slowly back to his feet. A big left from Gottfried misses. Alvarado keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Alvarado is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gottfried. Gottfried will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Alvarado tries to counter with a takedown but Gottfried is quick to defend against it. Francesco Alvarado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Gottfried. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gottfried dives in and grabs Alvarado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvarado pushes down on Gottfried's head and hops out. Gottfried fails with a takedown attempt. #T1# Gottfried closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarado, looking for a takedown. Gottfried pushes Alvarado against the cage but Alvarado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Alvarado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Gottfried misses with a takedown #TD# and Alvarado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvarado. Gottfried takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Alvarado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gottfried can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU# Alvarado gets to his feet. Gottfried looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Alvarado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gottfried manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Alvarado tries to clinch up but Gottfried circles away and keeps his distance. Alvarado fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# Gottfried gets a clinch. #BC2# Gottfried manages to break the clinch.
#T2##CL2# Gottfried closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Gottfried breaks from the clinch.
Alvarado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gottfried. Gottfried shoots in for a takedown but Alvarado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2# Gottfried has Alvarado up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# Gottfried breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarado. Gottfried misses the shot to the body. #T3# Gottfried keeps the fight on the outside. Gottfried tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Gottfried fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gottfried manages to circle out of the way.#CL# Alvarado closes the distance and clinches. Gottfried keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarado's efforts to push away.#TD# Alvarado ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alvarado no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gottfried accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Alvarado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Alvarado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4# Gottfried preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Alvarado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Alvarado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Alvarado scoring with punches to the head and body. Alvarado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gottfried works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Alvarado scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Gottfried 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. Alvarado throwing strikes but missing. Francesco Alvarado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Alvarado scoring with punches to the head and body. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Alvarado throwing strikes but missing. Alvarado scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight! Francesco Alvarado showed his dominance in that final round. I think Alvarado has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francesco Alvarado!
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Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
#R1# Gottfried shoots and misses and Marquez counters with a left to the body. Gottfried shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD# so Marquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Marquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Marquez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gottfried holds on and takes a little breather. Marquez content to stall in guard here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Gottfried is working an open guard so Marquez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1##CL2# Gottfried fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marquez, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Gottfried pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gottfried tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marquez swivels and escapes. Jacques Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Gottfried.#TD2# Gottfried feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Marquez is trying to control the position but Gottfried postures up. #SUB# Marquez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gottfried can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gottfried throws a big elbow that misses. Gottfried is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Gottfried wants to stand and escape but instead Marquez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2# Gottfried striking off his back but it's not causing Marquez any problems. Gottfried pulls Marquez in to control the position. #SUB# Marquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Gottfried wants to stand up but Marquez is controlling him. Marquez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gottfried looking to control.
#T3# Marquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Gottfried keeping moving, preventing Marquez from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Gottfried shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marquez pinned against the cage. Marquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Gottfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gottfried throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marquez's waist but Marquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gottfried off to one side. #CL2# Gottfried closes the distance and pushes Marquez back into the cage.#T4# Marquez jumps guard but Gottfried stands there with Marquez around his waist. Marquez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marquez looking to throw knees to the head but Gottfried is blocking nicely.
Marquez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gottfried just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marquez's brow. Gottfried is working for takedown but Marquez is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2# Gottfried manages to break the clinch.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gottfried as he avoids it easily. Nice takedown defense from Gottfried. No joy for Marquez on that attempt. Gottfried looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marquez is fending him off so far but Gottfried persists. Nope, Marquez circles away and we're back to standing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gottfried shoots in for a takedown but Marquez shows good takedown defense. Gottfried shoots in for a double leg but Marquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Gottfried dives in and grabs Marquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marquez pushes down on Gottfried's head and hops out. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Marquez dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Marquez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Gilbert Gottfried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Gottfried gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Nice elbow from Marquez. Marquez is trying to break the clinch but Gottfried is controlling him. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gottfried tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gottfried blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marquez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gottfried walks away with a smile on his face. Marquez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Marquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Marquez doesn't succeed with the takedown and Gottfried counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice takedown defense from Marquez. No joy for Gottfried on that attempt. #CL2# Gottfried has managed to clinch.
#T1# Marquez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gottfried lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Marquez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Gottfried keeps control of Marquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Marquez breaks the clinch.
Gottfried closes the distance and clinches up with Marquez, looking for a takedown. Gottfried pushes Marquez against the cage but Marquez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jacques Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Gottfried. Gottfried has a takedown stuffed. Marquez tries to counter by clinching up but Gottfried breaks away and moves out of range. Gottfried shoots for a takedown but Marquez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Marquez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2# Gottfried shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gottfried was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Marquez can't do much from the bottom here. Gilbert Gottfried has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# Marquez dodges the ground and pound from Gottfried. Marquez seems a little lost for a moment, as Gottfried dominates the positioning. Marquez is trying to control Gottfried's posture but Gottfried avoids it. Gottfried controls the position. Marquez tries to bench press Gottfried off him but Gottfried keeps the position. Marquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Gottfried working away.#T3# Gottfried wants to control but Marquez is keeping him busy. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Gottfried throws a right hand that Marquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Marquez also avoids with ease.#CL2# Gottfried fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marquez, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Gottfried breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gottfried goes for a double leg but Marquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marquez continues to drive forward.#TD2# Gottfried looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Gottfried seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Marquez tries to get to full guard but Gottfried has control of the leg. #T4# Gottfried with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Let's hope that Gottfried 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. Gottfried missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Gottfried has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gottfried not landing any meaningful shots this time. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Marquez is looking for a sweep. Gottfried is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. No luck with that takedown attempt from Gottfried. #TD# Marquez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Gottfried showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Gottfried rushes Marquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Marquez has Gottfried pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Marquez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gottfried tumbling to the mat - Marquez dives into Gottfried's guard. Marquez wants to control from the top but Gottfried keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marquez distracts Gottfried with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU# Marquez stands up and waves to Gottfried to follow him. #TD# Marquez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1# Marquez passes the guard and advances to mount! Marquez trying to control but he's not successful this time. Gottfried tries to hold on but Marquez pushes him away. Marquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gottfried is looking to escape. #SUB# Marquez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gottfried to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gottfried shrugs it off. #T2# Marquez prevents Gottfried from getting the reversal. Marquez wants to control but Gottfried has made it back to half guard. Nice work. Gottfried is looking to control Marquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gottfried avoid being mounted?#T3# Marquez trying to control from half guard but Gottfried is working away. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gottfried can do anything to dispel that myth. Gottfried tries to get to full guard but Marquez has control of the leg. Gottfried is staying active underneath Marquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Gottfried tries to get to full guard but Marquez has control of the leg. Gottfried preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Marquez wants to stand up but Gottfried is controlling the position.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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. Gottfried gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Marquez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marquez. #BC# Marquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gottfried fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marquez avoids it really well and circles away. Marquez half committed to a counter leg kick. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Gottfried changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marquez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that's the end of the fight! Jacques Marquez showed his dominance in that final round. I think Marquez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Marquez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1# Dean slaps away a takedown attempt from Gottfried, before circling back to the center of the mat. Gottfried should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Gottfried misses with a wild combination.
Gottfried fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gottfried is defended easily by Dean. Dean is looking for a counter combo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gottfried. Dean went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Samuel Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Gottfried. Dean throws a head kick but Gottfried moves out of range.
Dean really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1# Gottfried fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dean avoids it really well and circles away. Dean tries to close the distance and clinch but Gottfried swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A punch lands to the side of Dean 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2# Gottfried gets a clinch. Dean tries to score a body lock takedown but Gottfried shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2# Gottfried manages to break the clinch.
Dean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gottfried. It looked like Dean was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Gottfried has a takedown stuffed. As Gottfried looks to move away, Dean throws a big counter combo but Gottfried just gets out of the way.#T2##CL2# Gottfried darts in and clinches Dean up against the cage. Gottfried prevents the takedown attempt.
Gottfried is pressed up against the cage. Dean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gottfried down to the mat. Gottfried avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2# Dean gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES# Dean uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Gottfried rushes Dean and presses him up against the cage.#T3##TD2# Gottfried ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gottfried no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2# Gottfried working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dean accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gottfried working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dean. Dean is looking to work some ground and pound but Gottfried has wrist control. Dean is looking to work some ground and pound but Gottfried has wrist control. Dean working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Dean 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. Dean makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Dean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Dean is in close to Gottfried's body, working some short punches and elbows. Gottfried is controlling Dean's posture. Gottfried utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4# Gottfried pulls Dean in close to his closed guard and prevents Dean from doing any damage or advancing position. Gottfried avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dean trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2# Gottfried working for a triangle but Dean defends it easily.
Dean is looking to work some ground and pound but Gottfried has wrist control.#SUB2# Dean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gottfried has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dean has managed to get both his arms back between Gottfried's legs - danger averted. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dean in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gottfried wants to sweep here but Dean controlling him for the moment. 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 Samuel Dean will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL2# Gottfried gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Dean gets underhooks to prevent Gottfried's takedown attempt.
Dean can't get the takedown.
#BC2# Gottfried manages to break the clinch.
Dean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gottfried throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gottfried fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2# Gottfried clinches with his opponent.
#T1# Gottfried tries to score a body lock takedown but Dean shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Samuel Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Gottfried. Dean fails to pull guard.
Gottfried is trying to pull guard but Dean has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Gottfried pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gottfried fails with a takedown attempt. Gottfried misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Gottfried misses the shot to the body. Gilbert Gottfried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# A punch combination from Gottfried misses. Gottfried dives in for a single leg takedown but Dean sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Gottfried fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2# Dean tries to sprawl but Gottfried drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES# Dean manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gottfried keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3# Gottfried taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dean jumps guard but Gottfried turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# Gottfried wants the takedown. Dean is fighting it off but Gottfried persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dean's guard against the cage. Dean is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dean is on top in guard.
#REVR# Dean lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Dean with a nice head shot there. Dean throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Dean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2# Gottfried isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dean stacks Gottfried 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 Dean! Gottfried defending against the ground and pound. #T4# Dean working away. Dean fails to land a wild elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gottfried is looking for a sweep. Dean landing a few strikes. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gottfried can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Dean is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gottfried has escaped the position, nice work there. Dean misses with the ground and pound.#SUB# Dean working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Gottfried tries to buck Dean off but Dean is having none of it. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Dean 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Dean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Dean thinks about countering with a body kick. Gottfried fails with the takedown. Gottfried shoots in for a takedown but Dean shows good takedown defense. Dean quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Samuel Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Gottfried. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gottfried. Dean appears to be looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gottfried throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dean sees it coming and avoids it easily. Samuel Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The fighters circling - Gottfried throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dean is looking for a counter combo.#T1# Gottfried tried to score with a low kick but Dean checks it. Nice takedown defense from Dean. No joy for Gottfried on that attempt. Dean quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Dean wants to clinch up but Gottfried keeps it at a distance. Gottfried fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dean checks it well. Dean appears to be looking for a big counter. Gottfried with a lazy takedown attempt and Dean counters with a body kick. Gottfried takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dean tries to clinch there but Gottfried circles away.
Gottfried tries to counter by closing the distance. Gottfried is looking to clinch but Dean is avoiding it.
It looked like Dean was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2# Gottfried closes the distance and pushes Dean back into the cage. Gottfried trying to land knees to the body.
Dean looking for a takedown. #T2# Gottfried trying to land knees to the body.
Gottfried changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dean fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gottfried throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gottfried shoots in and drives through. Dean sprawls well. Dean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dean connects with a high kick. #CL2# Gottfried rushes Dean and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Gottfried's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Gottfried clinches up against the cage.#T3# Dean dodges an elbow strike from Gottfried.
#TD# Dean pulls Gottfried into guard.
Dean lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Dean loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gottfried really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2# Gottfried looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dean passes into side control.
#SUB# Dean tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dean scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gottfried to see if he's OK.#T4# Gottfried taking a bit of punishment here - Dean scoring with strikes. Gottfried tries to get back to half guard but can't. Dean scores with a couple of short elbows. Dean throws an elbow but Gottfried slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB# Dean working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Gottfried is holding Dean down, trying to stall. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gottfried is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight! Samuel Dean showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dean, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:28 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Dean!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Gottfried closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blackburn did well to prevent Gottfried getting side control. Blackburn trying to hold on to Gottfried's head to control him but Gottfried postures up.
Gottfried tries to stand and escape but Blackburn actually recovers to full guard. Blackburn wants to sweep here but Gottfried controlling him for the moment. Gottfried 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. Blackburn 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.#T1# Blackburn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Gottfried trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Gottfried moves into the clinch. Blackburn misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Blackburn fails to land. #TD2# Gottfried is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Blackburn can't fight it off and eventually Gottfried manages to take the fight to the floor. Blackburn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Blackburn could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Gottfried wants to stand and escape but instead Blackburn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2# Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Gottfried is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Gottfried has an active guard here but Blackburn has managed to pass into half guard.
Gottfried is concentrating on defense, preventing Blackburn from advancing position. Gottfried wants to improve his position but Blackburn is controlling well.
#T3##SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Blackburn seems to be working for a kimura but Gottfried defends the submission attempt. Gottfried wants to control but Blackburn is keeping busy.
Gottfried wants to get back to full guard but Blackburn has passed into side control. Gottfried is looking for a sweep.#T4# 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. Blackburn trying to control the position but Gottfried is working away. #SUB# Blackburn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gottfried, who protects the arm well. Gottfried wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Blackburn tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gottfried's legs. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gottfried is trying to work for a sweep but Blackburn has mounted him! And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gilbert Gottfried will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Gottfried pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blackburn tries to counter with a takedown but Gottfried is quick to defend against it. Blackburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2# Gottfried gets a takedown into half guard. Gottfried working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Blackburn's thigh. Blackburn counters though and makes it back to full guard. Gottfried trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Blackburn manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Blackburn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB2# Gottfried has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Blackburn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gottfried. Gottfried is trying to work for a sweep but Blackburn has mounted him! Gottfried wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Gottfried wants to get back to his feet. Gottfried rolls, trying to escape but Blackburn keeps control of the position.
#T2# Gottfried is still trying to improve position. Gottfried wants to control his opponent's hands but Blackburn gets his hands free. #SUB# Blackburn tightening his grip on Gottfried, looking for the choke. Blackburn is hanging on to Gottfried's back as he tries to escape.
#T3##SUB# Gottfried is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gottfried looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. You can see the frustration on Gottfried's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gottfried keeps trying to improve his position.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Blackburn gets his hands free as Gottfried looks to control. Blackburn controlling well, preventing Gottfried from escaping the position.
Blackburn is not going to allow Gottfried to sit and survive in this position. #SUB# Blackburn looking for the RNC. Blackburn controlling well, preventing Gottfried from escaping the position.
Gottfried really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blackburn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Blackburn is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gottfried has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Blackburn dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##TD2# Blackburn gets caught flat footed, as Gottfried shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Blackburn being controlled here, momentarily. Gottfried trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gottfried sitting in guard here, content to control. Gottfried is looking to advance position but Blackburn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1# Gottfried is squirming around, avoiding Blackburn's attempts to control the action. Gottfried looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Gottfried is trying to break free.
Brad Blackburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Gottfried is trying to roll into a better position but Blackburn has get a rear naked choke and Gottfried is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brad Blackburn!
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Event:
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Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Terry darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Terry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Gottfried wants to improve his position but Terry is controlling well.
It looks like Terry is going to stand back up.
Gottfried should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Gottfried wants to get back to full guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gottfried can do anything to dispel that myth. Terry is trying to control. Gottfried wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Gottfried is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gottfried wants to get back to full guard but Terry has mounted him! 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. Terry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gottfried is looking to escape. Terry manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gottfried to take his back!#T1# Terry is hanging on to Gottfried's back as he tries to escape.
Will Terry go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB# Terry has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Terry trying to control.#SUB# Gottfried defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Terry's arms. Terry is not going to allow Gottfried to sit and survive in this position. #T2# You can see the frustration on Gottfried's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB# Terry is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gottfried knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gottfried for a finish. Terry keeps control of the position as Gottfried tries to break free.
#SUB# Terry looking for the RNC. You can see the frustration on Gottfried's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3# Gottfried is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB# Terry is persistently looking for the submission but Gottfried is defending it well.
Gottfried trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Gottfried tries to escape the position.
Gottfried really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Terry's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position. Gottfried is trying to stand back up. Gottfried trying to control the hands but Terry breaks the grip. #T4# The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Terry's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gottfried is trying to stand back up. Terry tries to get the hooks in deep but Gottfried pushed the leg off. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gottfried trying to control the position but Terry manages to sink in the hooks. Terry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Terry biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Terry 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##CL2# Gottfried moves into the clinch successfully.
Gottfried crunches a lovely knee into Terry's ribcage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Terry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gottfried can do to turn this around? Terry is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Gottfried tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Come on Terry - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2# Gottfried pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sammy Terry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A low kick from Gottfried misses #TD# and Terry counters with a shoot takedown. Gottfried fights it but they end up in guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Terry stops Gottfried from standing up. Terry won't allow Gottfried to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gottfried is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##SUB2# Gottfried working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Terry has passed into half guard!
Terry trying to control from half guard but Gottfried is working away. Gottfried has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Terry is working away from the top position though. Gottfried trying to get back to full guard but Terry takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2# Gottfried is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Gottfried can't escape the position.
Terry trying to control but he's not successful this time. Gottfried can't escape the position.
Gottfried tries to hold on but Terry pushes him away. Gottfried is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Terry working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Gottfried is wriggling around trying to escape.
Terry avoids the attempt from Gottfried to control.#T3##SUB# Gottfried defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Terry. #SUB# Terry working for a submission but Gottfried is keeping him at bay. Gottfried is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Gottfried tries to reverse the position but Terry maintains control.#SUB# Terry looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gottfried tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4# Gottfried tries to hold on but Terry pushes him away. Gottfried is looking to improve his position but Terry isn't that keen on the idea. Terry trying to control but Gottfried is having none of it. Gottfried is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gottfried reaches up to try and control the position but Terry seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gottfried rolls and tries to escape and now Terry has his back!
#ES2# Gottfried is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Terry dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Gottfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gottfried shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Terry sprawls well. Terry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gottfried gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2# Gottfried clinches. Gottfried tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Gottfried's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Gottfried closes the distance and pushes Terry back into the cage. Gottfried is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Terry to keep the fight standing. Gottfried works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gottfried tries to pull guard but Terry won't allow it.
Sammy Terry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Gottfried.#T1# Gottfried tries to pull guard but Terry holds him up against the cage and eventually Gottfried drops back down to his feet.
Terry is defending well against a takedown attempt. Gottfried stalling.
#BC2# Gottfried breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Gottfried misses #TD# and Terry counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gottfried won't be happy with that. Gottfried is looking to get back to his feet here but Terry is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gottfried's back. Sammy Terry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Terry trying to control.#SUB# Terry is persistently looking for the submission but Gottfried is defending it well.
Terry wants to control but Gottfried is keeping busy.#T2##SUB# Terry is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gottfried is defending well though. Terry let's go of the attempt for now. Terry not allowing Gottfried to control his hands. Gottfried is in bad spot here.
Gottfried trying to control but not successfully. Terry tries to keep control of the position but Gottfried is staying busy. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gottfried tries to break free.
#T3# The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Terry's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gottfried tries to escape but Terry has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB# Terry looking for the RNC. Terry is hanging on to Gottfried's back as he tries to escape.
Terry controlling the position well here. Gottfried rolled but Terry kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB# Terry working for the choke. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Terry tries to get the hooks in deep but Gottfried pushed the leg off. #T4# Gottfried is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Terry's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gottfried looking to control the position. Gottfried wants to get back to his feet. Gottfried is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Terry is persistently looking for the submission but Gottfried is defending it well.
Gilbert Gottfried has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sammy Terry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Gottfried is trying to get back to his feet but Terry has full control of the position and if anything, Gottfried has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight! Sammy Terry showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Terry, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Terry!
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