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Event:
IFC 6: Masten vs Matthews
Date: Nov 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Nobunaga moves away from the strike by Gardener.
A jab from Gardener misses.
Nobunaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gardener.
Gardener just misses with a punch to the body.
Gardener scores with the left hand. Nobunaga knows he should have avoided that one.
Gardener waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nobunaga.
Gardener throws out a loose jab but Nobunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nobunaga shoots in for a takedown but Gardener shows good takedown defense.
Gardener looks to land a right hand but Nobunaga moved out of range.
Nobunaga steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gardener.
Gardener misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Nobunaga counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gardener!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nobunaga just content to control the position.
Nobunaga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nobunaga wants to control but Gardener is keeping him busy.
Nobunaga taking a breather here.
Gardener is pushing Nobunaga's head away, looking to escape. Nobunaga manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Nobunaga is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gardener's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gardener is not content to let Nobunaga control the position.
Nobunaga tries to advance to mount but Gardener denies him.
A lull in the action here as Nobunaga stalls from top position.
Gardener tries to escape but Nobunaga is in control. #SU2#
Nobunaga stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nobunaga moves away from the strike by Gardener.
Nobunaga avoids the head kick by Gardener.
Gardener throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Nobunaga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gardener is trying to force a seperation but Nobunaga has the dominant position.#T2#
Gardener keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nobunaga's efforts to push away.
Gardener is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Gardener escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gardener scores with a shot to the body.
Nobunaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gardener finds it's way round the side to connect with Nobunaga's head. #ROC#Nobunaga is rocked!
Gardener fakes the body blow, causing Nobunaga to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Nobunaga goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). AJ Gardener!
AJ Gardener retains his bantamweight title!
An intense looking AJ Gardener took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Let's goo, I am now champ!! I would like to run it back with Clinton and defend my title one other time and then move back up to 145, this weight cut is not good.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Xxx shoots in for a takedown but Gardener shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gardener misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Xxx counters with a left and a right that stings Gardener.
Nice shot lands for Gardener.
Xxx staying out of range there.
Xxx steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Xxx takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gardener scores with a jab to the head.
Jab from Gardener.
Xxx gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gardener.#ROC#Xxx is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardener weaves into range and cracks Xxx right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Xxx goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Gardener is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). AJ Gardener!
AJ Gardener made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Let's goo, I am now champ!! I would like to run it back with Clinton and defend my title one other time and then move back up to 145, this weight cut is not good.'. |
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Event:
IFC 5-Heart vs Carter
Date: Oct 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Gardener scores with a nice strike.
Gardener lands a hook that stumbles Strong back into the cage. Gardener follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Strong to the canvas! Gardener pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Strong has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). AJ Gardener!
AJ Gardener is the new bantamweight champion!
Post fight, AJ Gardener stared into the camera and said 'Let's goo, I am now champ!! I would like to run it back with Clinton and defend my title one other time and then move back up to 145, this weight cut is not good.'. |
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Event:
Highland 80
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Gardener changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jam tries to avoid it but Gardener manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jam to the ground. Jam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gardener shoots for a takedown but Jam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Gardener gets caught napping as Jam dives in and scores a takedown. Gardener manages to retain guard.
Jam tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gardener is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Jam from controlling successfully.
Jam wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Gardener will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jam is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jam forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jam is trying to work for a kimura but Gardener is defending well.
Gardener is trying to maintain the position but Jam is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Jam is looking for a kimura but Gardener is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jam to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Jam maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gardener could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jam has cracked it and Gardener is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sammy Jam! |
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Event:
Highland 68
Date: Jun 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Loens clinches with his opponent.
Loens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Loens jumps into guard, dragging Gardener to the mat.
Gardener really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gardener throwing strikes but missing.
Gardener lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gardener stopping the sweep attempt from Loens.
Loens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gardener.
Gardener prevents Loens from getting back to his feet.
Loens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardener content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener lands a couple of digs.
Gardener has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Loens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gardener knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Loens on the ground.#SU#
Gardener gets to his feet. Loens looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Loens gets caught napping as Gardener dives in and scores a takedown. Loens manages to retain guard.
Loens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Gardener looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gardener landing with the ground and pound.
Gardener throwing strikes but missing.
Gardener cracks Loens with a solid left hand.
Gardener throwing strikes from guard but Loens blocks nicely. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Loens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardener postures up and lands a big shot to Loens's brow. #ROC#Loens is rocked!
Gardener lands a couple of elbows.
Loens is still in real trouble! Can Gardener finish him?
Gardener is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gardener loads up on a big left hand. Loens felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Gardener looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Loens can't hide his disappointment, as Gardener celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ Gardener!
AJ Gardener took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Let's go, I want a ranked opponent next.'.
Rudy Loens was interviewed post fight and said 'Despite my loss against an opponent who was tonight better as me a big thanks to the Highland organisation for having the chance fighting here tonight.Also a big thanks on the great fans and public supporting me.Thanks again and i'll be back !'. |
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Event:
Highland 59
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Gardener scores with a takedown into Palmer's guard.#SUB2#
Palmer is looking for a triangle but Gardener pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gardener's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gardener trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Gardener will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gardener working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gardener stops Palmer from standing up.
Gardener trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Palmer looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer has momentary wrist control but Gardener slips an elbow through the middle.
Gardener passes Palmer's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Gardener is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Palmer has hold of Gardener's hands but Gardener slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gardener throwing shots but Palmer is blocking nicely.
Palmer wants to control but Gardener is keeping busy.
Gardener 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.
Gardener working the head and body with strikes.
Palmer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Palmer has hold of Gardener's hands but Gardener slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gardener looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Palmer is not content to let Gardener control the position.
Gardener frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Gardener has hold of Palmer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Palmer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T2#
The referee warns Palmer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gardener putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gardener 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.
Gardener raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gardener lands a big shot there that rocks Palmer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Palmer is bucking up trying to escape but Gardener cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gardener landing strikes from the mount and Palmer is in trouble!
The referee warns Palmer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Gardener is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Palmer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T3##SUB#
Gardener looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Palmer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Palmer tries to lock up and control but Gardener gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Palmer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gardener really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Gardener jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Palmer manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Gardener goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Palmer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gardener's guard! Nice work there by Palmer!
Gardener is trying to keep Palmer in close.
Gardener on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gardener tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Palmer is fighting to break Gardener's control of his arms but Gardener is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Palmer wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Gardener avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gardener has his feet on Palmer's thighs here. He's pushed Palmer off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Palmer screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). AJ Gardener!
AJ Gardener looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Renew my contract!!'. |
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Event:
Highland 49
Date: May 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Frederick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gardener was well out of range. Poor timing from Frederick.
Gardener changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frederick leaves Gardener with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frederick tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frederick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gardener takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Gardener drives through with a takedown into Frederick's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Frederick has control of Gardener's left arm, preventing Gardener from doing any damage.
Gardener won't allow Frederick to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Frederick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frederick controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Frederick might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Frederick is pressing down on Gardener's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gardener is holding on for now.
Frederick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gardener on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gardener tries to get out of the position.
Gardener is staying active underneath Frederick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frederick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gardener trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#SUB2#
Frederick looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Frederick working Gardener over with strikes here. #T2#
Gardener wants to hold on but Frederick pushes him away.
Gardener 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.
Frederick lands a couple of good shots and Gardener has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Frederick loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Gardener hold on?
What can Gardener do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Frederick is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Gardener. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Gardener really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Frederick has managed to slip his arm under Gardener's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gardener is tapping out! Submission win for Frederick.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reynard Frederick!
Reynard Frederick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Highland 42
Date: May 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Pampo throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Gardener decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pampo's guard.
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pampo controls Gardener momentarily but Gardener frees himself.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Pampo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pampo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gardener controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Pampo keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Gardener lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB#
Pampo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gardener frees his head nicely. Oh but Pampo has switched to an armbar! Gardener is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fiji Pampo! |
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Event:
Highland 31
Date: Apr 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Gardener misses with a takedown attempt - Daskalakis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gardener keeps the fight on the outside.
Gardener is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Daskalakis.
Daskalakis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gardener. #CL2#
Daskalakis moves into the clinch successfully.
Daskalakis gets underhooks to prevent Gardener's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Gardener. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daskalakis stops a takedown attempt from Gardener.
Gardener drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener has Daskalakis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daskalakis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daskalakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gardener is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Daskalakis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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.#T1#
Daskalakis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Daskalakis working some strikes from top position.
Gardener utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daskalakis connects with a couple of short punches.
Daskalakis distracts Gardener with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Daskalakis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gardener's head.
Daskalakis with a nice head shot there.
Daskalakis connects with a couple of short punches.
Daskalakis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gardener's head.#ROC2#Gardener is rocked!
Gardener knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daskalakis on the ground.
Daskalakis connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Gardener is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daskalakis arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gardener's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Caligola Daskalakis! |
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Event:
CoMMA Fight Night 1
Date: Apr 01, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Hansen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gardener tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hansen is in Gardener's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gardener can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hansen wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Hansen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gardener trying to keep a closed guard but Hansen is proving a slippery customer.
Gardener looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hansen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Gardener controls Hansen momentarily but Hansen frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hansen darts in looking for a takedown but Gardener gets double underhooks and turns Hansen into the cage.
Gardener drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hansen defends it well.
Gardener is pressed up against the cage. Hansen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gardener down to the mat. Gardener avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Hansen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gardener on his heels. He'll look to pass Gardener's guard now, I'm sure.
Gardener trying to control the position.
Hansen wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Hansen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gardener being controlled here, momentarily.
Hansen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Hansen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hansen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Hansen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gardener for as long as he can get away with.
Gardener trying to keep a closed guard but Hansen is proving a slippery customer.
Hansen looking to pass the guard.
Gardener being controlled here, momentarily.
Hansen continues to stall.
Hansen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Hansen gets a takedown into half guard.
Hansen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gardener really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hansen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hansen in particular looking to stall.
Hansen prevents Gardener from improving his position.
Hansen content to control rather than advance. #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.
Gardener wants to get back to full guard.
Gardener trying to control here.
#SUB#
Hansen is working for a submission of some sort.
Hansen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kasper Hansen 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##TD#
Hansen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gardener was covering up waiting for the punch and Hansen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hansen tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard.
Gardener tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hansen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hansen pushes down on Gardener's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen is controlling the pace.
Gardener trying to control here.
#T1#
Hansen prevents Gardener from improving his position.
Hansen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hansen.#SUB#
Hansen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gardener defends it well.
Hansen slows the pace down in half guard. #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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hansen is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hansen is trying to work for a kimura but Gardener is defending well.
#SUB#
Hansen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Hansen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Further stalling from Hansen.
Gardener wants to get back to full guard but Hansen has passed into side control.
Hansen controlling the position from side mount.
Kasper Hansen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hansen continues to hold on tight.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hansen is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Hansen working away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face as Hansen controls the position.
Hansen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gardener is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hansen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hansen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gardener can't do much from the bottom here.
Hansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gardener can do to turn this around?
Hansen 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hansen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gardener has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kasper Hansen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3##TD2#
Gardener 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.
Gardener being controlled here momentarily.
Gardener stopping the sweep attempt from Hansen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gardener trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hansen is controlling Gardener's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hansen is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hansen content to stall in guard here.
Gardener tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hansen postures up.
Hansen is pushing down on Gardener's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gardener is fighting to maintain full guard but Hansen has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardener wants to control but Hansen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hansen slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Hansen uses his free foot to push down on Gardener's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gardener.
Hansen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gardener tries to lock up and control but Hansen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hansen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hansen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gardener is holding on tight.
Hansen moves to the back.
Hansen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gardener doesn't escape. #T3#
Hansen avoiding Gardener 's attempts to control his hands.
Hansen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gardener trying to control the hands but Hansen won't let him.
Gardener is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kasper Hansen clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Hansen shoots for a takedown but Gardener saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Hansen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gardener looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom here.
Hansen staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Hansen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hansen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gardener is letting Hansen control him for a moment. #SUB#
Hansen is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Gardener looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hansen gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Gardener is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hansen lets go of the hold and Gardener can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kasper Hansen!
Kasper Hansen is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Diego throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Gardener counters with a shoot takedown. Diego fights it but they end up in guard.
Diego is breathing heavily.
Gardener throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diego works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gardener is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gardener is stalling in the full guard.
Gardener's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener throws a big right hand that misses.
Gardener 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.
Diego wants to stand but Gardener is controlling the position. #T1#
Gardener sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gardener avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gardener misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diego misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Gardener counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gardener. #TD2#
Gardener has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Diego regains guard immediately.
Diego being controlled here, momentarily.
Gardener throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diego works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Gardener content to stall in guard here.
Gardener working some strikes from top position.
Diego preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gardener with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gardener looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Diego wants to get back to his feet but Gardener is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gardener shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diego as he jumps to the side.
Diego seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Gardener takes the fight into the clinch.
Gardener drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juan Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Gardener.
Diego wants to get back to striking at distance but Gardener won't allow it.
Gardener looking for a takedown.
Gardener is working for takedown but Diego is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gardener goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diego prevents it.
Gardener is working for takedown but Diego is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diego gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gardener.
#TD2#
Gardener has picked Diego up - he's going for a ride! Gardener dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gardener working the head and body with strikes.
Gardener wants to control but Diego is keeping him busy.
Diego is trying to stand up here but Gardener is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardener controlling the action here.
Gardener landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Gardener dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Gardener darts in and clinches Diego up against the cage.
Diego is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gardener blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Gardener gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gardener throwing strikes from guard but Diego blocks nicely. #SU2#
Gardener gets to his feet. Diego looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Gardener circles away.
Gardener throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Diego tries to keep at a distance but Gardener has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gardener has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diego avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego is pressed up against the cage. Gardener has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diego down to the mat. Diego avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gardener paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1##CL2#
Gardener fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diego , pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Gardener turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gardener manages to end up in side control.
Diego is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gardener is controlling him well.
Diego takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gardener scoring with punches and elbows.
Gardener takes a little break here. Diego wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that Gardener 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.#T2##SUB2#
Gardener thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gardener scoring with punches from side control.
Gardener scoring with punches from side control.
Gardener is looking to take a break and control but Diego is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gardener scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Diego 's face as Gardener controls the position.
Gardener trying to control the position but Diego is working away.
Gardener is staying tight to Diego 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Diego might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gardener wants to control but Diego is keeping him busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gardener has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Gardener with that takedown attempt.
Juan Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Gardener.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Gardener pushes him off.#TD2#
Gardener changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diego looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gardener trying to control the action but Diego is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gardener is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diego is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardener landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Gardener showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diego enables Gardener to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diego manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Diego is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gardener is controlling him.
Gardener sitting in guard here, content to control.
AJ Gardener has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gardener is looking to work some ground and pound but Diego has wrist control.
Gardener engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diego wants to get back to his feet but Gardener is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gardener advances position into side control!#T1#
Gardener connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Diego some visible discomfort.
#SUB2#
Gardener tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gardener has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gardener is staying tight to Diego 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Diego takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gardener controls the position from side control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gardener is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gardener lands a nice forearm strike.
Gardener staying calm.
Gardener scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diego to see if he's OK.
AJ Gardener is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gardener taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Gardener tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gardener has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Gardener taking a breather here.
Gardener lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gardener trying to control the action but Diego is working from the bottom.
Gardener is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diego 's shoulder. That is not cool.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Juan Diego is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Gardener scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diego wants to get back to his feet.
Gardener is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diego wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardener performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Gardener comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gardener 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Gardener! |
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