Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WOVA Fight Night: Damnation
Date: Sep 24, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Sokolov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gillespie on his heels. He'll look to pass Gillespie's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Gillespie manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD#
Gillespie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sokolov sprawls well initially but Gillespie persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Gillespie 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.
Sokolov tries to roll over but Gillespie keeps him under control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokolov gets full guard.
Sokolov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokolov, not yet.
Gillespie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sokolov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Gillespie gets to his feet - Sokolov follows without any prompting. #TD#
Gillespie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Sokolov is defending against the submission attempts here by Gillespie. #SUB#
Gillespie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sokolov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gillespie. #T1#
Gillespie wants to free his trapped foot but Sokolov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Sokolov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gillespie. Oh but Sokolov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gillespie goes limp - he's gone! Sokolov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Viktor Sokolov!
Viktor Sokolov very nearly forgot to thank Warpath Wear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2025

#R1#
Skoko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gillespie slips a jab from Skoko.
Gillespie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skoko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skoko throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Gillespie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Skoko being controlled here, momentarily.
Skoko controls Gillespie momentarily but Gillespie frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoko wants to sweep here but Gillespie controlling him for the moment.
Gillespie tries to free his leg and advance position but Skoko is retaining full guard.
Gillespie is pushing down on Skoko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Skoko is fighting to maintain full guard but Gillespie has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Gillespie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Skoko wants to improve his position but Gillespie is controlling well. #SUB2#
Gillespie is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Gillespie is looking for a kimura but Skoko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gillespie to get the leverage.
Skoko is trying to get back to full guard.
Gillespie tries to pass to full mount but Skoko defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gillespie is thwarting Skoko's attempts to control the position.#T2##SU2#
Gillespie postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Skoko to stand up.
Gillespie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skoko as he jumps to the side.
Skoko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gillespie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gillespie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gillespie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomo Skoko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Gillespie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Skoko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gillespie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Gillespie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skoko is keeping the position for now.
Gillespie sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Gillespie drops back looking for a leg! Skoko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skoko manages to kick Gillespie off! Gillespie jumps back into Skoko's guard.
Skoko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Gillespie drops back looking for a leg! Skoko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skoko manages to kick Gillespie off! Gillespie jumps back into Skoko's guard.
Gillespie postures up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gillespie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Gillespie gets to his feet - Skoko follows without any prompting.
Gillespie darts in looking for a takedown but Skoko gets double underhooks and turns Gillespie into the cage.
Tomo Skoko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Gillespie.
Skoko lands a lovely overhand right.
Skoko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skoko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skoko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skoko looks to score with a jab to the body but Gillespie is just out of range.#TD2#
Gillespie looking to score a takedown here. Skoko is defending well but Gillespie drives through and ends up in Skoko's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alvaro Gillespie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Skoko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gillespie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skoko's waist but Skoko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gillespie off to one side.
Skoko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvaro Gillespie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skoko connects with a body shot.
Skoko throws a hook to the side of Gillespie's head but Gillespie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skoko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gillespie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tomo Skoko is winning the standup battle so far.
Gillespie slips a jab from Skoko.
A lazy left from Skoko finds it's target.
Skoko throws a lazy right hand but Gillespie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gillespie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skoko. #TD2#
Gillespie 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.
Gillespie wants to control from the top but Skoko keeps moving.
Skoko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gillespie has passed into side control. #T1#
Skoko is trying to control Gillespie's posture but Gillespie avoids it. #SUB2#
Gillespie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gillespie works to advance to full mount. Skoko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gillespie looking to finish with strikes here!
Skoko is looking to get to half guard.
Skoko tries to hold on but Gillespie postures up.#T2#
Skoko working to try and regain half guard.
Skoko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gillespie on the ground.
Gillespie controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Gillespie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Skoko to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Skoko shrugs it off.
Alvaro Gillespie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skoko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Gillespie gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Gillespie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skoko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Skoko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skoko connects with a right hand. Gillespie shakes it off.#TD2#
Gillespie dives in and scores a takedown into Skoko's guard.
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!
Gillespie passes Skoko's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Skoko is trying to control but Gillespie passes into side control!
Skoko can't do much from the bottom here.
Skoko dodges the ground and pound from Gillespie.
Skoko wants to control but Gillespie postures up.
Gillespie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Skoko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Gillespie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Gillespie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skoko has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Gillespie controlling the position from side mount.
Gillespie trying to control the position but Skoko is working away. #SU2#
Gillespie has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Skoko looks to score with a jab to the body but Gillespie is just out of range.
Gillespie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skoko.
A big right from Skoko misses.
Gillespie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skoko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gillespie somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alvaro Gillespie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Skoko looks to score with a jab to the body but Gillespie is just out of range.
Skoko connects with a single shot there.
Skoko connects with a body shot that sends Gillespie's belly button to the back.
Skoko slaps away a takedown attempt from Gillespie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Skoko misses with an uppercut.
Skoko misses with a straight right.
Gillespie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skoko.
Gillespie with the counter takedown but Skoko avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gillespie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skoko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gillespie scrambles back to his feet.
Skoko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1##TD2#
Gillespie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Skoko is trying to defend but Gillespie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gillespie trying to pass the guard but Skoko defending well.
Gillespie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gillespie prevents Skoko from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gillespie seems to be working for a kimura but Skoko defends the submission attempt.
Gillespie winds up and cracks Skoko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Skoko wants to improve his position but Gillespie is controlling well.
Tomo Skoko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Skoko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gillespie is working away from the top position though.
Gillespie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skoko's head.
Gillespie controlling the pace.
Gillespie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gillespie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Gillespie has hold of Skoko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Skoko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Gillespie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Skoko manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Skoko is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gillespie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skoko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skoko tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Gillespie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB2#
Gillespie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Gillespie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alvaro Gillespie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skoko trying to control but Gillespie flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Skoko defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gillespie's arms. #SUB2#
Gillespie has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Skoko is in real trouble here. Gillespie gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Skoko is tapping out! Gillespie wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alvaro Gillespie!
A very excited looking Alvaro Gillespie rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2025

#R1##TD#
Gillespie 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.#SUB#
Gillespie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gillespie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gillespie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Gillespie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gillespie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gillespie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Skoko is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Gillespie has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Skoko taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alvaro Gillespie!
A less than humble Alvaro Gillespie misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RMMA 19 - Flynn v Kvaratskheli
Date: May 17, 2025

#R1#
Gillespie shoots in looking for a takedown but Kolyok manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gillespie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kolyok throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Kolyok.
Gillespie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kolyok throws a body punch but Gillespie moves out of range.
Gillespie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gillespie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kolyok circles away quickly and effectively.
Kolyok explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gillespie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kolyok as he avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Kolyok coming out on top.
Lokoto Kolyok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolyok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A combination from Gillespie does no damage.
It looked like Kolyok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolyok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gillespie doesn't seem bothered though.
Gillespie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Gillespie misses with a takedown attempt - Kolyok sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lokoto Kolyok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Gillespie.
Gillespie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kolyok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gillespie's sensitive parts.
Kolyok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gillespie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kolyok connects with a solid leg kick.
Gillespie shoots in but Kolyok avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gillespie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kolyok defends well and Gillespie ends up having to push Kolyok into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kolyok connects with a solid leg kick.
Kolyok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Kolyok moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Kolyok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Kolyok on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kolyok.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolyok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gillespie backwards.
Kolyok pushes Gillespie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kolyok is working Gillespie over against the cage.
Gillespie looks winded!
Kolyok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gillespies head.
Kolyok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kolyok definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gillespie tries to circle away but Kolyok has him pinned against the cage.
Gillespie takes a shot to the head.
Kolyok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gillespies head. #ROC#Gillespie is rocked!
Good body shot from Kolyok.
Gillespie is still on wobbly legs! Can Kolyok finish him?
Kolyok works on Gillespie's body with a couple of short punches.
Kolyok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kolyok lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kolyok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kolyok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kolyok pushes Gillespie against the cage. Kolyok is working some dirty boxing. Kolyok pushes off with a quick right hook! Gillespie goes down! Gillespie tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kolyok moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lokoto Kolyok!
In his post fight interview, Lokoto Kolyok started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2025

#R1#
Gillespie shoots in looking for a takedown. Mann tries to sprawl out of it but Gillespie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Mann darts in and clinches Gillespie up against the cage.
Mann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mann lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Gillespie jumps guard and drags Mann to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gillespie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mann is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Gillespie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mann stopping the sweep attempt from Gillespie.
Gillespie trying to strike off his back. #SUB2#
Mann content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gillespie has locked up a guillotine! Gillespie's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mann is holding on here and Gillespie must be using up a lot of energy. Mann has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gillespie gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alvaro Gillespie!
After the fight, Alvaro Gillespie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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