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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Vercetti misses with a looping left.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut.
Gaara tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vercetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gaara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gaara dives in and grabs Vercetti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vercetti pushes down on Gaara's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Vercetti misses the target.
Vercetti throws a shot from downtown. Gaara moves away and avoids it.
Gaara darts in looking for a takedown but Vercetti gets double underhooks and turns Gaara into the cage.
Vercetti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tommy Vercetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazekage Gaara.
Vercetti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No luck for Gaara with that takedown attempt.
Vercetti leaves Gaara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gaara slips a straight right by Vercetti.
Gaara tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaara darts in looking for a takedown but Vercetti gets double underhooks and turns Gaara into the cage.
Gaara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Gaara shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vercetti is trying to defend but Gaara finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vercetti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Vercetti is adopting a defensive guard.
Vercetti keeping moving, preventing Gaara from controlling successfully.
Gaara postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gaara wants to pass the guard but Vercetti is keeping the position.
Gaara wants to control from the top but Vercetti keeps moving.
Vercetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gaara.
Gaara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gaara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gaara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vercetti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gaara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gaara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gaara throws a big right hand that misses.
Vercetti keeping full guard, as Gaara tries to pass.
Gaara trying to control but Vercetti is working from the bottom.
Gaara throws a big elbow that misses.
Vercetti keeping moving, preventing Gaara from controlling successfully.
Vercetti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Gaara throws a big right hand that misses.
Gaara wants to pass the guard but Vercetti is keeping the position.
Gaara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vercetti's guard.
Vercetti is staying active underneath Gaara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vercetti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gaara.
Vercetti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gaara.
Gaara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vercetti defending well though.
Vercetti tries to get to full guard but Gaara has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gaara looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gaara is trying to control the action in half guard but Vercetti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Vercetti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gaara wants to control but Vercetti is keeping him busy.
Gaara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vercetti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaara wants to control from the top but Vercetti keeps moving.
Vercetti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazekage Gaara 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#
Nice sprawl there from Vercetti as Gaara shoots in.
Gaara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Vercetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gaara with a poor takedown
and Vercetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tommy Vercetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazekage Gaara.
A jab from Vercetti finds it's way through Gaara's defenses.
No luck for Gaara with that takedown attempt.
Vercetti missing with a left hand there. Gaara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gaara shoots in for a takedown but Vercetti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vercetti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vercetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Vercetti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gaara doesn't seem phased though.
Gaara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vercetti sprawls well. Vercetti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gaara gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaara shoots in but no luck this time.
Vercetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vercetti looks to land a left hand but Gaara moved out of range nicely.
Vercetti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vercetti as he jumps to the side.
Vercetti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1##KD#
Vercetti lands a big uppercut and Gaara crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gaara looks OK. Vercetti waves Gaara back to his feet!#ROC#Gaara is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kazekage Gaara has been cut.
Gaara switches off momentarily and Vercetti cracks him with a monster right hand! Gaara topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Vercetti dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Vercetti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Vercetti!
Our winner, Tommy Vercetti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GFC New Years
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Gaara misses with a takedown attempt - Udrich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Udrich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gaara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Udrich pinned against the cage. Udrich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Udrich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazekage Gaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gaara drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Udrich wants to stand up but Gaara is controlling him.
Udrich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaara pushes down on Udrich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udrich is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaara stops Udrich from getting back to his feet.
Udrich holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Gaara thows a huge punch but Udrich dodges it nicely.
Gaara lands strikes from half guard.
Udrich keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gaara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Udrich's head.
Gaara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gaara prevents Udrich from improving his position.
Udrich is not content to let Gaara control the position.
Gaara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gaara thows a huge punch but Udrich dodges it nicely.
Gaara trying to control the action but Udrich is working from the bottom.
Gaara tries to pass to full mount but Udrich defends it. #T2##SUB#
Gaara is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Gaara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Udrich sees it coming and defends easily.
Gaara takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gaara working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Udrich's thigh. Udrich counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaara trying to control but Udrich is working from the bottom.
Gaara stands up over Udrich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Gaara landing with the ground and pound.
Gaara is looking to work some ground and pound but Udrich has wrist control.
Udrich is pulling down on Gaara's head. It's preventing any offense from Gaara, at least for the moment.
Gaara stops Udrich from standing up.
Gaara throwing strikes but missing.
Gaara throws a big right hand that misses.
Gaara wants to control from the top but Udrich keeps moving.
Gaara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gaara looking to sit in guard and control but Udrich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Gaara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Gaara is looking for a triangle here but Udrich uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gaara is not content to let Udrich control the position.
Gaara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Udrich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gaara is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Udrich is taking a breather. Gaara says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gaara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Udrich trying to control the action but Gaara is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazekage Gaara dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Udrich scores with a jab. Gaara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Udrich lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice takedown defense from Udrich. No joy for Gaara on that attempt.
Udrich connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Kazekage Gaara has been cut.#TD#
Gaara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kazekage Gaara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Udrich taking punishment in the form of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaara working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gaara trying to control the position but Udrich is working away.
Udrich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Udrich wants to control but Gaara postures up.#SUB#
Gaara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Udrich has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Gaara goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Udrich rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gaara's guard! Nice work there by Udrich! #T1##SUB#
Gaara has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Udrich 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 Gaara.
Gaara tries to bench press Udrich off him but Udrich keeps the position.
Udrich trying to control the action but Gaara is working from the bottom.
Gaara is looking to regain half guard here but Udrich keeps moving and retains side control.
Udrich remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gaara is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gaara regains half guard.#SUB#
Gaara looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Udrich pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gaara is wriggling around trying to escape.
Udrich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaara is looking to escape.
Gaara regains half guard.
Gaara tries to roll over but Udrich keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gaara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gaara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gaara actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Gaara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gaara.#SUB#
Gaara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Udrich trying to control but Gaara is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gaara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gaara working for a triangle but Udrich defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gaara looking for a guillotine here but Udrich defends easily.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Gaara working for a triangle but Udrich defends it easily.
Gaara keeping moving, preventing Udrich from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Udrich decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gaara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Udrich's waist but Udrich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gaara off to one side.
Udrich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Udrich as Gaara shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazekage Gaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Udrich avoids it really well and circles away.
Udrich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Udrich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kazekage Gaara's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Udrich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Udrich closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kazekage Gaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Gaara decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaara lands strikes from half guard.
Udrich keeping control of the position.
Gaara wants to pass to mount but Udrich is defending the position. #SUB#
Gaara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Udrich sees it coming and defends easily.
Gaara is just content to waste time from the top position. Udrich takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Udrich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Udrich slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Udrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gaara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gaara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Udrich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Udrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gaara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Udrich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Udrich is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Gaara working for a triangle but Udrich defends it easily.
Udrich wants to control from the top but Gaara keeps moving. #SUB#
Gaara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Udrich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Udrich slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Gaara looking for a guillotine here but Udrich defends easily.
#T3##SUB#
Gaara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Udrich is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gaara is looking for a triangle but Udrich pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Gaara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gaara has his foot on Udrich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Udrich works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Gaara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Udrich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gaara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Udrich wants to stand but Gaara has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #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.
Udrich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gaara looking for a guillotine here but Udrich defends easily.
#SUB#
Gaara throws his legs up looking for a submission but Udrich uses it to pass to side control.
Udrich controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gaara trying to remain calm as Udrich controls from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tim Udrich.
I think Udrich has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Udrich!
Tim Udrich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GFC 18 - Probert vs. Maestro
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gaara shoots in looking for a takedown. Paulik tries to sprawl out of it but Gaara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paulik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paulik throws a jab when Gaara was well out of range.
Gaara darts in looking for a takedown but Paulik gets double underhooks and turns Gaara into the cage.
Tony Paulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazekage Gaara.
Gaara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paulik circles away.
Paulik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paulik.
Paulik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gaara.
Gaara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Paulik drives through and clinches with Gaara against the cage.
Gaara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paulik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulik pushes Gaara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paulik is trying to maintain a safe position but Gaara gets an underhook and turns Paulik into the cage.
Paulik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gaara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gaara can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Paulik tries to stall but Gaara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Paulik breaks the clinch.
Gaara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paulik avoids it really well and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gaara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paulik as he avoids it easily.
Paulik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Paulik tries to clinch up.#CL#
Paulik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Paulik.
Gaara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paulik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gaara avoids it.
Paulik gets underhooks to prevent Gaara's takedown attempt.
Gaara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paulik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gaara goes for a double leg but Paulik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paulik continues to drive forward.
Gaara looks winded!#CL#
Paulik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gaara changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paulik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paulik tries to clinch there but Gaara circles away.
Gaara with the counter takedown but Paulik avoids it easily.
Gaara slips a jab and a cross from Paulik.
#TD#
Paulik closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gaara did well to prevent Paulik getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulik working over Gaara with some ground and pound. Gaara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gaara can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Gaara has hold of Paulik's hands but Paulik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Paulik working the head and body with strikes.
Paulik passes to full mount!
Gaara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paulik landing strikes from the mount.
Gaara is desperately trying to improve his position but Paulik has a good base and remains in mount.
Paulik looking to finish Gaara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gaara!
Gaara taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Paulik with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Paulik landing strikes from the mount.
Paulik fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gaara is trying desperately to improve position.
Paulik lands with some strikes.
Paulik lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gaara hang on?
Paulik working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Paulik 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.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gaara is trying desperately to improve position.
Gaara is still trying to improve position.
Paulik with good strikes from the mount here!
Gaara is looking to improve his position but Paulik isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulik lands a heavy elbow.
Paulik lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gaara is working to get back to half guard.
Paulik lands a big shot there that rocks Gaara but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gaara is working to get back to half guard.
Gaara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gaara is looking to improve his position but Paulik isn't that keen on the idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T4#
Paulik connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Paulik lands a big elbow.
Paulik fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Paulik connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Paulik lands a nice shot to the head.
Paulik dominating with strikes here.
Paulik looking to finish Gaara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gaara!
Paulik dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Gaara is rocked!
Paulik dominating with strikes here.
Gaara is still in real trouble! Can Paulik finish him?
Paulik landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Gaara that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Paulik with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paulik lands a couple of good shots and Gaara has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Paulik lands a massive shot to the side of Gaara 's head and he's out cold! Paulik jumps to his feet and milks the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Paulik!
During a confident post fight interview, Tony Paulik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
The Great Reset 3
Date: Oct 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Gaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solomon.
It looked like Solomon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gaara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Solomon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Solomon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Solomon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gaara for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Gaara actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gaara looking for submissions off his back.
Solomon working the head and body with strikes.
Gaara manages to get to full guard.
Our spies down at at Rage Training inform us that Gaara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Gaara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Solomon is looking to stand up but Gaara won't let him.
Solomon stays in close to Gaara's body and controls the position.
Gaara wants to sweep but no luck.
Solomon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solomon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaara's guard.
Solomon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solomon is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Solomon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zekariays Solomon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Solomon 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 10:9
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zekariays Solomon!
An out of breath Zekariays Solomon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
The Great Reset 2
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaara moves out of range of the body kick from Solomon.
#CL2#
Solomon takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Solomon.#TD2#
Solomon jumps guard.
Gaara wants to pass the guard but Solomon is keeping the position.
Gaara throwing strikes from guard but Solomon blocks nicely.
Gaara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Solomon on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaara working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Solomon's head.#SUB2#
Solomon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gaara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gaara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Solomon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaara has managed to get both his arms back between Solomon's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Solomon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Solomon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gaara manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Gaara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Gaara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Solomon defends well.#T2#
Solomon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gaara is proving hard to escape from.
Solomon is looking to work some ground and pound but Gaara has wrist control.
Gaara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Solomon forces his way into half guard.
Solomon prevents Gaara from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Solomon there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solomon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Solomon tries to stand and escape but Gaara is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zekariays Solomon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Solomon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 9:10
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zekariays Solomon!
A relieved looking Zekariays Solomon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Da Great Reset
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Solomon tries to clinch there but Gaara circles away.
Gaara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Solomon. That one must have hurt.
Solomon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gaara wants to counter the offense by Solomon and move into the clinch position.
Gaara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Solomon.
Solomon is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#TD#
Solomon gets the takedown into side control.
Solomon works to advance to full mount. Gaara defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kazekage Gaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Solomon moves to the back position.
Solomon controls the position.#SUB#
Solomon has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Gaara is defending well but eventually Solomon manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Gaara has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zekariays Solomon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaara moves out of range of the body kick.
Gaara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Masvidal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gaara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Masvidal manages to circle out of the way.
Masvidal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gaara is out of range and Masvidal settles back down.
Masvidal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Gaara closes the distance and clinches.
Gaara struggles to land a body shot inside as Masvidal controls his hands.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Gaara pulls guard successfully.
Masvidal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gaara is proving hard to escape from.
Gaara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Masvidal on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaara is looking to sweep but instead, Masvidal has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Masvidal blocks the strikes from Gaara.
Masvidal wants to stand up but Gaara has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Gaara is looking for a sweep. Masvidal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Masvidal postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gaara to stand up.
Gaara dodges the punch combination from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Gaara counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gaara. #BC#
Gaara breaks the clinch.
Masvidal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Gaara counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gaara.
Gaara wants to take the fight to the mat but Masvidal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Gaara fails to land.
Gaara jumps guard but Masvidal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masvidal swinging wildly here.
Masvidal scores with a one two! Gaara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Masvidal stuffs the takedown attempt from Gaara. Gaara gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazekage Gaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal slips a straight right by Gaara.
Masvidal misses with a body shot.
Masvidal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Gaara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masvidal swivels and escapes.
Masvidal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gaara.
Masvidal misses with the combination.
Masvidal throws a hook but Gaara avoids it easily.#CL#
Gaara instigates a clinch.
Gaara fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gaara prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch.
Gaara jumps guard but Masvidal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gaara jumps guard but Masvidal stands there with Gaara around his waist. Gaara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gaara has Masvidal pushed against the cage.#T4#
Gaara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaara can't get the takedown.
Masvidal working hard to break the clinch.
Masvidal dodges an elbow strike from Gaara.
Gaara tries to pull guard but Masvidal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gaara wants to take the fight to the mat but Masvidal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Gaara breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Gaara is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Masvidal's half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
GameBred Masvidal 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#
Gaara shoots in looking for a takedown. Masvidal tries to sprawl out of it but Gaara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masvidal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Masvidal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaara.
Masvidal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masvidal swinging wildly here.
Masvidal pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gaara back to the cage. Masvidal follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Kazekage Gaara has been cut.
Masvidal with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masvidal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gaara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Masvidal manages to circle out of the way.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
GameBred Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masvidal avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Masvidal misses with the combination.
Masvidal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masvidal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masvidal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gaara is looking for a counter combo.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Gaara's head but Gaara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Masvidal gets tackled into the cage by Gaara. Gaara maintains the clinch.
Gaara is trying to drag Masvidal to the mat but Masvidal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Gaara breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Gaara shoots in looking for a takedown. Masvidal tries to sprawl out of it but Gaara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masvidal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazekage Gaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masvidal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gaara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gaara or perhaps it was just good defense by Masvidal, which made it look bad. #CL#
Gaara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Masvidal is trying to break free.
Masvidal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gaara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Masvidal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Masvidal gets underhooks to prevent Gaara's takedown attempt.
#T3##TD#
Gaara manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Masvidal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Masvidal stands up and waves to Gaara to follow him. #CL#
Gaara moves into the clinch.
Masvidal gets underhooks to prevent Gaara's takedown attempt.
Masvidal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Gaara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Masvidal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gaara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masvidal circles away quickly and effectively.
Gaara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Gaara just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Gaara takes the fight into the clinch.
Gaara taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but Gaara is controlling him.
Gaara's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gaara leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
GameBred Masvidal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kazekage Gaara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Masvidal misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Gaara holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gaara - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gaara can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Gaara works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Masvidal has his feet on Gaara's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal tries to bum rush Gaara with a series of wild strikes but Gaara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gaara slips under a jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal tries to bum rush Gaara with a series of wild strikes but Gaara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
GameBred Masvidal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
Masvidal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
No joy there for Masvidal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masvidal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gaara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from Masvidal does no damage.
Gaara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masvidal's waist but Masvidal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gaara off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazekage Gaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal stuffs the takedown.
Gaara fails to land the takedown.
Kazekage Gaara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masvidal lands a front kick.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Gaara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Masvidal throws a right hand that Gaara ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaara also avoids with ease.
Masvidal misses with a series of wild punches.
Masvidal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gaaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gaara goes for a double leg but Masvidal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Masvidal continues to drive forward.
Masvidal tries to break free but Gaara pushes him back against the cage.
Masvidal wants to break free but Gaara has control.
Gaara is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Masvidal is defending well.
Gaara changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Masvidal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
GameBred Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masvidal misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Masvidal throws a body kick that misses.
Gaara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masvidal.
Gaara tries for a takedown but Masvidal circles away easily
and Masvidal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Masvidal slaps away a takedown attempt from Gaara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Masvidal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gaara. #CL#
Gaara pushes Masvidal up against the cage in a clinch.
Gaara is trying to pull guard but Masvidal has him pressed against the cage.
Gaara tries to land knees in the clinch but Masvidal avoids the damage to the body. #T4##BC#
Gaara breaks the clinch.
Masvidal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gaara closes the distance and clinches up with Masvidal, looking for a takedown. Gaara pushes Masvidal against the cage but Masvidal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masvidal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masvidal wants it to stay on the feet.
Masvidal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gaara shoots in looking for a takedown. Masvidal tries to sprawl out of it but Gaara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masvidal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Gaara instigates a clinch.
Masvidal is looking to break free of the clinch but Gaara has double underhooks. #BC#
Gaara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
GameBred Masvidal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masvidal 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... GameBred Masvidal!
GameBred Masvidal decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cockerspaniel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cockerspaniel connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#It looks like Kazekage Gaara has been cut.
Cockerspaniel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cockerspaniel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gaara on the side of the head.
Cockerspaniel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#KD2#
Cockerspaniel lands a big right hand that sends Gaara crashing to the mat! Cockerspaniel stays standing though and waves Gaara back to his feet!#ROC2#Gaara is rocked!
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!
BAM! Cockerspaniel delivers a spinning backfist that drops Gaara like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Calvin Cockerspaniel! |
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