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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Gorshkov drives through with a takedown into Wellington's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wellington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gorshkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gorshkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wellington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gorshkov has managed to get both his arms back between Wellington's legs - danger averted.
Gorshkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wellington keeping moving, preventing Gorshkov from controlling successfully.
Gorshkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wellington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gorshkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gorshkov working some strikes from top position.
Wellington keeping moving, preventing Gorshkov from controlling successfully.
Wellington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Wellington working for a triangle but Gorshkov defends it easily.
Wellington keeping moving, preventing Gorshkov from controlling successfully.
Gorshkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##SUB#
Gorshkov is posturing up here but Wellington has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gorshkov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gorshkov has to tap! Slick submission there by Wellington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Wellington! |
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Event:
UCF 1: Gaspard v Taylor
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Gorshkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimaheave tries to improve position but can't.
Gorshkov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimaheave takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kimaheave manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gorshkov lands a nice short elbow.
Kimaheave tries to roll over but Gorshkov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kimaheave actively working from the bottom here.
Gorshkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#Kimaheave is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kimaheave avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gorshkov.
Gorshkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gorshkov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Kimaheave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimaheave is looking for a sweep. Gorshkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kimaheave is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gorshkov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kimaheave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gorshkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Gorshkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kimaheave is just riding it out for now. Gorshkov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gorshkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kimaheave actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gorshkov working over Kimaheave with some ground and pound. Kimaheave looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Gorshkov.
Gorshkov 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.
Gorshkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Kimaheave is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gorshkov scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Kimaheave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kimaheave is defending against the submission attempts here by Gorshkov.
#SUB2#
Kimaheave is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gorshkov is tapping! Great win for Kimaheave!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khamzat Kimaheave! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 31
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Gorshkov gets the takedown into side control.
Gorshkov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Boo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gorshkov landing strikes.
Gorshkov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Boo is avoiding damage well.
Boo wants to control but Gorshkov postures up.
Boo taking a bit of punishment here - Gorshkov scoring with strikes.
An elbow from Gorshkov crashes against the mat.
Gorshkov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boo defending against the ground and pound.
Gorshkov scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC2#Boo is rocked!
Gorshkov is putting a hurting on Boo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oh Boo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorshkov lands a strong strike to the head of Boo. That's dazed him! Gorshkov looking to finish here. Boo is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Gorshkov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasya Gorshkov! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 25
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Gorshkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hendricks works the jab nicely.
Gorshkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hendricks as he jumps to the side.
Hendricks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorshkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunter Hendricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasya Gorshkov.#T1#
Gorshkov misses with a takedown attempt
letting Hendricks counter with a right hand.
Whack! Hendricks lands a heavy head kick that drops Gorshkov. The ref tackles Hendricks to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Gorshkov was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hunter Hendricks!
A very excited looking Hunter Hendricks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 21
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Gorshkov shoots in for a takedown but Ngam Chit shows good takedown defense.
Gorshkov throws a body punch but Ngam Chit moves out of range.
Ngam Chit clobbers Gorshkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ngam Chit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ngam Chit scores with the left hand. Gorshkov knows he should have avoided that one.
Gorshkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ngam Chit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Gorshkov is rocked!
Gorshkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Ngam Chit counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Borwornsit Ngam Chit! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 14
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Gorshkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gorshkov thinking.
Ryan lands a nice hook to Gorshkov's body. Gorshkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gorshkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Ryan gets a clinch.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
Ryan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gorshkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ryan after a bit of a struggle.
Ryan cracks Gorshkov with a nice body shot.
Gorshkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasya Gorshkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan lands with a short shot to the head.
Ryan stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryan.#T1#
Ryan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gorshkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gorshkov is trying to drag Ryan to the mat but Ryan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gorshkov is working for takedown but Ryan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ryan.
Ryan lands a left hand.
Ryan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gorshkov.
Ryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Gorshkov backwards. #T2#
Ryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gorshkov.
A hook to the body from Ryan.
Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gorshkov or not.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Ryan.
Ryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Gorshkov is rocked!
A short left from Ryan.
Oh Gorshkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gorshkov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gorshkov drops to his knees and Ryan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Ryan!
Our winner, Jack Ryan, 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:
TL Fight Night 8
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Gorshkov gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Gorshkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gorshkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.#CUT#It looks like Oliver Smith has been cut.
Gorshkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gorshkov landing with the ground and pound.
Gorshkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gorshkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gorshkov 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.
Gorshkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Gorshkov passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Gorshkov finish him?
Smith looks winded!
Gorshkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gorshkov working Smith over with strikes.
Gorshkov is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gorshkov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Smith quite badly. Smith pulls Gorshkov in close trying to recover. Gorshkov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Smith on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Smith doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasya Gorshkov! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 2
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Franco cracks Gorshkov with a good jab.
Gorshkov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Franco connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Gorshkov tries to sprawl but Franco drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Franco is nestled in close to Gorshkov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gorshkov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Franco seems to be looking for submissions.
Gorshkov is looking for a sweep. Franco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franco working Gorshkov over with strikes.
Gorshkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gorshkov tries to roll over but Franco keeps him under control.
Gorshkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Franco blocks the strikes from Gorshkov.
Gorshkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gorshkov trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Gorshkov is looking for a triangle but Franco pushes his legs off easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gorshkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gorshkov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Gorshkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Franco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gorshkov is striking off his back. Franco thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Gorshkov punching from the bottom.
Gorshkov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gorshkov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gorshkov gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gorshkov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gorshkov lands a couple of elbows.
Gorshkov works over Franco with some ground and pound from guard.
Gorshkov won't allow Franco to sweep him here.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Franco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gorshkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Montreal. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Franco has momentary wrist control but Gorshkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Gorshkov is working Franco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franco has momentary wrist control but Gorshkov slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gorshkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Franco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gorshkov on the ground.
Gorshkov scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Gorshkov landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gorshkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gorshkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gorshkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gorshkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Franco's head.
Gorshkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gorshkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Gorshkov lands a couple of digs.
Gorshkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franco's head.
Gorshkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Gorshkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gorshkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Gorshkov postures up and lands a big shot to Franco's brow.
Gorshkov chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Franco is rocked!
Gorshkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Franco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gorshkov is working Franco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorshkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gorshkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gorshkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franco's head.
Gorshkov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Franco covers up, he's hurt! Gorshkov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Gorshkov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Gorshkov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasya Gorshkov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Lion drives through and clinches with Gorshkov against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Lion is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gorshkov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lion to the mat. Lion regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gorshkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gorshkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gorshkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gorshkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorshkov is working Lion over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gorshkov trying to control but Lion is working from the bottom.
Gorshkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion looking for a sweep. Not yet Lion , not yet.
Gorshkov passes Lion 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gorshkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gorshkov wants to pass to mount but Lion is defending the position. #T1#
Lion is looking for a sweep. Gorshkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gorshkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gorshkov wants to pass the guard but Lion is defending well.
Gorshkov lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lion is looking for a sweep. Gorshkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gorshkov working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Gorshkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lion sees it coming and defends easily.
Lion wants to control but Gorshkov is keeping busy.
#T2#
Gorshkov trying to control from Lion 's half guard. Lion has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gorshkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lion trying to keep a closed guard but Gorshkov is proving a slippery customer.
Gorshkov landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Gorshkov has gone for a leg lock! Lion slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gorshkov's guard.#REVR#
Gorshkov looks winded!
Gorshkov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gorshkov keeping moving, preventing Lion from controlling successfully.
Gorshkov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Gorshkov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gorshkov lands some strikes from the bottom.
Gorshkov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gorshkov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gorshkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Gorshkov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
Gorshkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lion slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Gorshkov.
Lion wants to take a breather but Gorshkov is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gorshkov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lion is really struggling to control Gorshkov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lion blocks the strikes from Gorshkov.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lion feints and then cracks Gorshkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gorshkov down. #TD#
Lion shoots in and bounces Gorshkov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lion looking to pass the guard.
Gorshkov lands an upkick as Lion stands over him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorshkov wants to sweep here but Lion controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Gorshkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vasya Gorshkov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gorshkov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Lion tries to sprawl but Gorshkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lion moves into full guard.
Lion can't keep his opponent in guard - Gorshkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Gorshkov seems to be working for a kimura but Lion defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Lion makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lion cracks a nice hook into Gorshkov's ribs.
Gorshkov is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Lion dives in and scores a takedown into Gorshkov's guard.
Gorshkov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lion is stalling in the full guard.
Gorshkov keeping moving, preventing Lion from controlling successfully.
Gorshkov striking from his own guard.
Gorshkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lion lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gorshkov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gorshkov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gorshkov keeping moving, preventing Lion from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Lion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gorshkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Lion darts in and clinches Gorshkov up against the cage.#TD#
Lion manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gorshkov postures up in Lion 's guard and throws a big left but Lion blocks it.
Gorshkov passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Gorshkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gorshkov throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Lion is trying to get back to half guard.
Lion struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Gorshkov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gorshkov landing a few strikes.
The ground and pound from Gorshkov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Gorshkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lion avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gorshkov. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lion tries to improve position but can't.
Gorshkov grinds an elbow into Lion 's temple. #SUB2#
Gorshkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gorshkov 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.
Lion regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gorshkov is trying to work for a kimura but Lion is defending well.
Lion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Lion dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Gorshkov gets a double leg takedown into Lion 's guard.
Gorshkov lands a couple of digs.
Lion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gorshkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lion managing to control the position.
Gorshkov with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorshkov postures up in Lion 's guard and throws a big left but Lion blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lion is trying to control the position but Gorshkov postures up.
Gorshkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lion wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Gorshkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gorshkov stands up over Lion , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gorshkov won't allow Lion to get back to his feet.
Lion wants to sweep here but Gorshkov controlling him for the moment.
Gorshkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gorshkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Gorshkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gorshkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lion 's head.
Vasya Gorshkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gorshkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Lion wants to stand but Gorshkov is controlling the position.
Gorshkov wants to control from the top but Lion keeps moving.
Gorshkov preventing the sweep.
Gorshkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lion 's head.
Gorshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gorshkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gorshkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Gorshkov drops back looking for a leg! Lion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lion manages to kick Gorshkov off! Gorshkov jumps back into Lion 's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Gorshkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lion has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lion trying to control but Gorshkov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gorshkov is looking for a triangle here but Lion uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SU#
Lion stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4#
Lion lands with a nice body punch.
Gorshkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gorshkov has time to react.
Decent striking displayed by Lion there.#TD2#
Gorshkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lion on his heels. He'll look to pass Lion 's guard now, I'm sure.
Gorshkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lion keeping full guard, as Gorshkov tries to pass.
Gorshkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorshkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasya Gorshkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gorshkov 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasya Gorshkov! |
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