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Event:
QFC Tournament 951 Round 3
Date: Feb 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Gretzky feints and then cracks Minuto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Minuto down.
Minuto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gretzky moves away.
Blaine Gretzky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gretzky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gretzky misses with a low kick as Minuto jumps back.
A low kick from Gretzky is predictable there #TD2#
and Minuto counters with a takedown into side control.
Gretzky tries to bench press Minuto off him but Minuto keeps the position.
Gretzky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Minuto on the ground.
Minuto trying to control the action but Gretzky is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minuto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Minuto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Minuto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Minuto is trying to get an arm triangle but Gretzky is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Minuto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB2#
Minuto is trying to get an arm triangle but Gretzky is defending well.
Minuto wants to control but Gretzky is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Minuto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gretzky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Minuto advances to mount.
Minuto trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Minuto working for a submission but Gretzky is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Minuto working for a submission but Gretzky is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Minuto is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gretzky can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Minuto wants to finish this one by submission but Gretzky is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Minuto. #T3#
Minuto wants to control the pace but Gretzky is squirming around nicely.
Gretzky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gretzky tries to get out of the position.
Gretzky is working to get back to half guard.
Minuto fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Minuto working for a submission but Gretzky is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Minuto is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gretzky can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Minuto fails to move to back control. #T4##SUB2#
Minuto looking to secure an arm triangle but Gretzky defends it well. #SUB2#
Minuto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Minuto fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Gretzky defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Minuto.
Minuto is looking to work his way around to Gretzky's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manlio Minuto dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Gretzky.
Minuto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gretzky can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Gretzky.
Gretzky wants to slow Minuto down by chopping away at his legs.
Gretzky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gretzky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gretzky.
Nice defenses there by Gretzky.
Good work by Minuto as he checks the leg kick.
Minuto moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minuto checks the leg kick.
Minuto feints the counter takedown.
Minuto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gretzky tries to avoid it but Minuto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gretzky to the ground. Gretzky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gretzky throws a low kick, looking for Minuto's leg but Minuto calmly moves out of range.
Gretzky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Minuto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gretzky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Minuto misses with a left hand
and Gretzky counters with a slapping leg kick.
Minuto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minuto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gretzky is looking to chop away at Minuto's legs.
Minuto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blaine Gretzky is winning the standup battle so far.
Gretzky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Minuto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gretzky throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Minuto counters with a takedown into side control.
Minuto trying to control the position but Gretzky is working away. #SUB2#
Minuto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gretzky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gretzky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Minuto wants to control but Gretzky is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Minuto is trying to get an arm triangle but Gretzky is defending well. #T2#
Minuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gretzky keeps working.
Gretzky prevents Minuto from improving position.
Gretzky is not content to let Minuto control the position. #SUB2#
Minuto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gretzky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minuto advances nicely into full mount. #T3##SUB2#
Minuto is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gretzky can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Minuto is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Minuto has hold of Gretzky's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gretzky manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Minuto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gretzky is looking to get to half guard.
Minuto fails to move to back control. #T4#
Minuto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gretzky is looking to escape.
Manlio Minuto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Minuto prevents Gretzky from getting the reversal.
Gretzky is squirming around, avoiding Minuto's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Gretzky is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Minuto locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Gretzky is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manlio Minuto!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 951 Round 2
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Gretzky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Peterson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Peterson misses with a low kick.
Gretzky throws a body kick that misses.
Gretzky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gretzky quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gretzky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peterson.
Peterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Gretzky circles away easily
and Gretzky counters with a low kick, right behind Peterson 's knee.
Peterson closes the distance and clinches up with Gretzky, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes Gretzky against the cage but Gretzky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gretzky lands a nice looking body kick.
Peterson tries to clinch but Gretzky is having none of it.
Gretzky throws a leg kick but Peterson moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gretzky tries to sprawl but Peterson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Gretzky is defending well.
Peterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Gretzky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Gretzky keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gretzky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peterson.
Gretzky wants to improve his position but Peterson is controlling well.
Peterson uses his free foot to push down on Gretzky's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gretzky.
Gretzky might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Peterson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gretzky has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gretzky tries to hold on but Peterson pushes him away. #T2#
Peterson throwing strikes here but Gretzky is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Peterson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Peterson looking to ground and pound but Gretzky is blocking nicely.
Peterson prevents Gretzky from getting the reversal.
Peterson tries to control but Gretzky wriggling away.
Peterson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3#
Peterson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Peterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gretzky is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gretzky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gretzky tries to get out of the position.
Peterson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gretzky working to try and regain half guard.
Gretzky holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Peterson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Peterson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T4#
Peterson trying to control but Gretzky is having none of it.
Gretzky holds on to Peterson around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#SUB2#
Peterson is working for a guillotine from mount but Gretzky frees his head quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gretzky is squirming around, avoiding Peterson's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Peterson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Peterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gretzky pinned against the cage. Gretzky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gretzky lands a leg kick that knocks Peterson off balance momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Peterson checks a leg kick.
Peterson has a takedown stuffed.
Blaine Gretzky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Peterson.
Gretzky tried to score with a low kick but Peterson checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gretzky throws a low kick but Peterson avoids it.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Gretzky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peterson dives in and grabs Gretzky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gretzky pushes down on Peterson's head and hops out.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Peterson shoots in but Gretzky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blaine Gretzky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
Gretzky thumps Peterson with a low kick.
Gretzky misses with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gretzky.
Gretzky throws a leg kick but Peterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gretzky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gretzky fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Peterson is out of range.
Gretzky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gretzky misses with a body kick.
Peterson checks a leg kick.
Gretzky feints and then cracks Peterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peterson down.
An inside leg kick from Gretzky misses.
Gretzky tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Gretzky misses with a low kick.
Peterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Peterson shoots for a takedown but Gretzky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but Gretzky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gretzky scores with a nice body kick.
Gretzky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Peterson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gretzky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson checks a leg kick nicely.
Blaine Gretzky is winning the standup battle so far.
Gretzky does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gretzky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Peterson's calf.
Good work by Peterson as he checks the leg kick.
Peterson throws a big counter head kick but Gretzky avoids it with no problem.
Gretzky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gretzky.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gretzky. #T3#
Peterson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gretzky.
Peterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gretzky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peterson's sensitive parts.
Blaine Gretzky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gretzky lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Peterson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Peterson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gretzky.
Peterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gretzky misses with a leg kick.
Gretzky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gretzky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Peterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gretzky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Gretzky.
Nice takedown defense from Gretzky. No joy for Peterson on that attempt.
Gretzky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gabe Peterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Gretzky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peterson.
Gretzky throws a low kick but it's checked well by Peterson.
Gretzky misses with a body kick.
Peterson moves out of range of the body kick from Gretzky.
Gretzky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Peterson wants to clinch up but Gretzky keeps it at a distance.
Peterson avoids the head kick by Gretzky.
Peterson moves out of range as Gretzky throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Gretzky misses.
Peterson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gretzky. Gretzky obviously looking to wear him down.
Peterson has a takedown stuffed.
Gretzky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gretzky misses with a leg kick
and Peterson counters with a left and a right that stings Gretzky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaine Gretzky dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Peterson checks the leg kick.
Gretzky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Peterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peterson shoots in but no luck this time.
Peterson checks the leg kick.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gretzky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gretzky misses with a kick to the body.
Gretzky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Peterson blocks the body kick.
Gretzky throws a leg kick but Peterson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gretzky tries a head kick but it misses.
Peterson counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gretzky chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gretzky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gretzky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Peterson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gretzky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peterson somewhat.
Peterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Peterson tries to clinch but Gretzky is having none of it.
Gretzky throws a sloppy head kick and Peterson moves out of range easily.
Gretzky throws a low kick but it's checked well by Peterson.
Gretzky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gretzky throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gretzky throws a looping overhand right but Peterson ducks down to avoid it.
Peterson with the counter takedown but Gretzky avoids it easily.
Peterson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gretzky lands a high kick!
Gretzky tried to score with a low kick but Peterson checks it.
Nice sprawl there from Gretzky as Peterson shoots in.
Blaine Gretzky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Peterson.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gretzky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gretzky throws a leg kick but Peterson moved away.
Gretzky throws a push kick but Peterson slaps the foot to one side.
Gretzky motions for Peterson to come forward. Gretzky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
A jab from Peterson misses.
Gretzky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gretzky tries a low kick but Peterson avoids it.
Gretzky slaps away a takedown attempt from Peterson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gretzky wants to slow Peterson down by chopping away at his legs.
Gretzky finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Peterson moves out of range of the leg kick from Gretzky.
Peterson checks a low kick from Gretzky.
Gretzky misses with an uppercut. Peterson saw that one coming.
Peterson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid body kick from Gretzky.
Gretzky throws a leg kick that is checked
and Peterson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gretzky throws a front kick aimed at Peterson's knee but Peterson avoids it well. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Gretzky.
Peterson checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Peterson blocks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Peterson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A leg kick checked by Peterson.
Gretzky throws a low kick, looking for Peterson's leg but Peterson calmly moves out of range.
Peterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gretzky's waist but Gretzky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peterson off to one side.
Gretzky misses with a low kick as Peterson jumps back.
Peterson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gretzky defends it well.
Gretzky throws a leg kick but Peterson moved away.
Gretzky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gretzky fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Peterson is out of range.
Gretzky throws a sloppy head kick and Peterson moves out of range easily.
Peterson looks for a takedown but Gretzky sprawls well.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gretzky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Gretzky tried to score with a low kick but Peterson checks it.
Gretzky connects with an inside leg kick.
Blaine Gretzky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peterson shoots in for a double leg but Gretzky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gretzky misses with a low kick.
Gretzky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gretzky thumps Peterson with a low kick.
Gretzky looks to land a left hand but Peterson moved out of range nicely.
Gretzky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gretzky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gretzky circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson avoids a kick to the body.
Gretzky throws a hook but Peterson blocks it.
Gretzky fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Peterson checks it well.
Gabe Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gretzky fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Peterson is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blaine Gretzky showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gretzky 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Blaine Gretzky!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Blaine Gretzky!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Blaine Gretzky!
Blaine Gretzky wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 951 Round 1
Date: Jan 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Van De Berg fails with a takedown attempt.
Gretzky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van De Berg tries to clinch up.
Gretzky misses with a low kick as Van De Berg jumps back.#TD2#
Van De Berg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gretzky to the mat! Gretzky manages to get full guard.
Gretzky pulls Van De Berg in close to prevent any damage.
Van De Berg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Van De Berg tries to free his leg and advance position but Gretzky is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Berg looking to sit in guard and control but Gretzky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Van De Berg controlling the position.#T1#
Gretzky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van De Berg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gretzky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gretzky passes Van De Berg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Van De Berg is looking for a sweep. Gretzky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gretzky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van De Berg defending well though.
Van De Berg is looking to get back to full guard here but Gretzky has managed to pass to side control instead.
Van De Berg is looking for a sweep.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Van De Berg seems a little lost for a moment, as Gretzky dominates the positioning.
Gretzky working the ground and pound but Van De Berg is defending the strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van De Berg can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Van De Berg is looking to regain half guard here but Gretzky keeps moving and retains side control.
Van De Berg is letting Gretzky control him for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gretzky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van De Berg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gretzky defends well and Van De Berg ends up having to push Gretzky into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gretzky appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Gretzky.
Gretzky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4#
Van De Berg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gretzky scores with a leg kick.
Van De Berg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gretzky defends well and Van De Berg ends up having to push Gretzky into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blaine Gretzky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Youri Van De Berg.
Gretzky tries a head kick but it misses.
Gretzky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Gretzky moves into range and clinches up with Van De Berg.
Van De Berg tries for a takedown but Gretzky manages to get underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gretzky struggles to land a body shot inside as Van De Berg controls his hands.
Gretzky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van De Berg wants a takedown.
Van De Berg blocks a body shot from Gretzky.
Gretzky has Van De Berg pressed against the cage.
Van De Berg is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaine Gretzky dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Van De Berg fails to land the takedown.
Gretzky thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gretzky slaps away a takedown attempt from Van De Berg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gretzky lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Gretzky has managed to clinch.
Van De Berg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gretzky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blaine Gretzky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Youri Van De Berg.
Gretzky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gretzky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gretzky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gretzky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van De Berg.
Van De Berg blocks a body shot from Gretzky.
Gretzky taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gretzky misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Van De Berg prevents a body shot from Gretzky.
Gretzky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van De Berg's elbow.
Van De Berg is looking for a takedown.
Gretzky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van De Berg is defending well for now.
Van De Berg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gretzky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Van De Berg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van De Berg shoots in and drives through. Gretzky sprawls well.
Gretzky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van De Berg tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gretzky thumps Van De Berg with a low kick.
Blaine Gretzky is winning the standup battle so far.
Gretzky slaps away a takedown attempt from Van De Berg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van De Berg is breathing heavily.
Gretzky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van De Berg.
Gretzky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van De Berg can do to turn this around?#T2#
Van De Berg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gretzky avoids it really well and circles away.
Van De Berg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gretzky can pounce on him.
Gretzky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van De Berg.
Gretzky connects with a leg kick. Van De Berg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A good leg kick by Gretzky.
Van De Berg closes the distance and clinches up with Gretzky, looking for a takedown. Van De Berg pushes Gretzky against the cage but Gretzky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Van De Berg shoots in and gets a takedown into Gretzky's guard.
Gretzky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van De Berg.
Van De Berg throws an elbow that misses. Gretzky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Van De Berg's guard. Nice move by Gretzky!#REVR#
Gretzky showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Gretzky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van De Berg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gretzky has managed to get both his arms back between Van De Berg's legs - danger averted.
Gretzky not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Van De Berg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gretzky. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gretzky controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gretzky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gretzky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gretzky postures up.
Gretzky throws a big right hand that misses.
Gretzky seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van De Berg tries to close the distance and clinch but Gretzky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Van De Berg drives through with a takedown into Gretzky's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Van De Berg wants to control from the top but Gretzky keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaine Gretzky dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gretzky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van De Berg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gretzky.
Gretzky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van De Berg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gretzky counters with a slapping leg kick.
Van De Berg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gretzky pinned against the cage. Gretzky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gretzky. That's going to slow Van De Berg down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van De Berg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gretzky tries a body shot but Van De Berg blocks it.
Van De Berg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gretzky tries to work over Van De Berg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Van De Berg has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gretzky clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T1#
Van De Berg controlling well, preventing Gretzky from escaping the position.
Van De Berg struggling to land strikes to the head as Gretzky covers up.
Gretzky rolls, trying to escape but Van De Berg keeps control of the position.
Gretzky is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Van De Berg 's hooks.
Van De Berg trying to control but Gretzky is having none of it.
Van De Berg landing punches.
Gretzky wants to hold on but Van De Berg pushes him away.
Gretzky is looking to improve his position but Van De Berg isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Van De Berg there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Van De Berg throwing strikes but Gretzky recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Van De Berg misses with a head shot. Gretzky uses the momentum to regain guard.
Van De Berg throws a strike but Gretzky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gretzky sitting in guard here, content to control.
Van De Berg wants to stand up but Gretzky is controlling him. #T3#
Gretzky showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Van De Berg keeping moving, preventing Gretzky from controlling successfully. #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.
Gretzky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blaine Gretzky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gretzky has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van De Berg looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Youri Van De Berg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van De Berg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gretzky.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blaine Gretzky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gretzky, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Blaine Gretzky!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Blaine Gretzky!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Blaine Gretzky!
Blaine Gretzky wins by unanimous decision!
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