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Event:
MFN 359
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Gatame throws a hook but Belfort avoids it easily.
Gatame is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belfort sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gatame looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Belfort fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belfort lands a nice looking body shot.
Belfort tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gatame loads up on a big right hand but Belfort slips the punch.#CL#
Belfort moves into the clinch.
Gatame lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Belfort on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gatame working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Belfort fails to land.
Gatame lands with a right to the head.
Gatame leaning against his opponent.
Belfort misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belfort lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gatame swings wildly with an uppercut but Belfort uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Gatame.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jordan Belfort has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatame trying to land knees to the body.
Belfort swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belfort lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gatame backwards.
Belfort throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gatames head. #T1#
Gatame is trying to pull guard but Belfort has him pressed against the cage.
Gatame misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Belfort.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belfort.
Belfort lands a body punch.
Gatame tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Belfort avoids it.
A short right from Belfort.
Belfort lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Gatame is rocked!
Gatame blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Belfort on the inside.
Gatame is still on wobbly legs! Can Belfort finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Belfort.
Gatame looks winded!
Belfort throws a punch but it's blocked by Gatame.
Belfort scores with a nice hook to the head.
Belfort lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Belfort.
Gatame tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belfort misses with the head strike.
Gatame is trying to stall.
Gatame blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belfort misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belfort creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gatame fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jordan Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juji Gatame.
Belfort is leaning against Gatame and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Belfort misses with the head strike.
Belfort scores with a hook to the body.
Belfort throws a punch but it's blocked by Gatame.
Belfort lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gatame backwards.
Gatame throws a head punch that misses.
Belfort scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatame.
Belfort lands a big right hand that drops Gatame! The killer instinct kicks in and Belfort finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Belfort!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Belfort!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jordan Belfort waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
CEC 461
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Gatame fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeVanzo avoids it really well and circles away.
Gatame checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gatame wants to clinch but DeVanzo slips to the side
enabling DeVanzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Gatame throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gatame, right into the meat.
Gatame moves out of range of the body kick.
DeVanzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that DeVanzo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
DeVanzo tries to bum rush Gatame with a series of wild strikes but Gatame uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
DeVanzo gets a double leg takedown into Gatame's guard.
Gatame trying to keep a closed guard but DeVanzo is proving a slippery customer.
DeVanzo being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Gatame looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeVanzo trying to control but Gatame is working from the bottom.
DeVanzo is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatame is adopting a defensive guard.
Gatame not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DeVanzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gatame works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gatame throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
so DeVanzo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
DeVanzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gatame preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeVanzo won't allow Gatame to sweep him here.
DeVanzo controlling from the top position.
DeVanzo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Gatame has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but DeVanzo has passed into side control.
DeVanzo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gatame is trying to get back to half guard.
Gatame struggling a bit here.
Gatame is looking for a sweep.
Gatame is trying to control DeVanzo's posture but DeVanzo avoids it.
Gatame is trying to improve his position.#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.
Gatame parries the strikes from DeVanzo easily there. DeVanzo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gatame to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatame struggling a bit here.
Gatame tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeVanzo scores with punches from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatame struggling a bit here.
Gatame holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie DeVanzo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gatame throws a sloppy body shot
and DeVanzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Juji Gatame has been cut.
DeVanzo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
DeVanzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Gatame gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DeVanzo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gatame controls DeVanzo momentarily but DeVanzo frees himself.
DeVanzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatame looking for a sweep. Not yet Gatame, not yet.
DeVanzo postures up in Gatame's guard and throws a big left but Gatame blocks it.
DeVanzo preventing the sweep.
Gatame working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Gatame keeping moving, preventing DeVanzo from controlling successfully.
DeVanzo is pushing down on Gatame's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gatame is fighting to maintain full guard but DeVanzo has managed to sneak the leg through.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. DeVanzo connects with a nice short shot to Gatame's temple.
DeVanzo slows the pace down in half guard.
DeVanzo winds up and cracks Gatame with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gatame avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeVanzo. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DeVanzo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
DeVanzo thows a huge punch but Gatame dodges it nicely.
DeVanzo slows the pace down in half guard.
Gatame tries to get to full guard but DeVanzo has control of the leg.
Gatame makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gatame.
DeVanzo throws an elbow that misses. Gatame uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeVanzo's guard. Nice move by Gatame!#REVR##T3#
Gatame wants to control from the top but DeVanzo keeps moving.
Gatame slips nicely into half guard.
Gatame trying to control the pace.
DeVanzo trying to control here.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gatame trying to mount his opponent but DeVanzo defends it.
DeVanzo is looking to improve his position.
DeVanzo is trying is best to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatame controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
DeVanzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gatame.#CL#
DeVanzo tries to keep at a distance but Gatame has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie DeVanzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juji Gatame's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Gatame throws an off balance right hand
and DeVanzo counters with a good, hard body kick but Gatame shrugs it off.
Gatame lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gatame, as that shot connected.
Gatame misses with a series of wild punches.
Gatame waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeVanzo.
DeVanzo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gatame fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from DeVanzo misses the target.
Gatame appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Gatame throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Gatame is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. DeVanzo engages and cracks Gatame with a massive lead left hook - Gatame tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! DeVanzo is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artie DeVanzo!
Artie DeVanzo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEC 456
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Gatame fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jho, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Gatame drags the fight down to the ground.
Jho won't allow Gatame to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gatame wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gatame is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jho trying to control but Gatame is working from the bottom.
Gatame is pulling down on Jho's head. It's preventing any offense from Jho, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##CL#
Gatame closes the distance and pushes Jho back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gatame fails to land. #TD2#
Jho manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatame showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gatame passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gatame creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jho struggling a bit here.#T2#
Jho is not content to let Gatame control the position.
Jho is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jho is trying to escape the position but Gatame is controlling the position.
Gatame cracks Jho with a big right hand but Jho just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jho is looking for a sweep.
Jho being controlled for a moment.
Gatame gets to mount! Jho was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Jho tries to reverse the position but Gatame maintains control.
Gatame has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jho's face.
Gatame putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gatame pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jho is desperately trying to improve his position but Gatame has a good base and remains in mount.
Gatame is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gatame looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jho is desperately trying to improve his position but Gatame has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Gatame raining down shots from the mount!
Gatame content just to control the position here.
Jho is bucking up trying to escape but Gatame cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jho is trying to escape the mount.
Gatame trying to control but Jho is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juji Gatame dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gatame.
Gatame was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jho looks to land a right hand but Gatame moved out of range.
A slow jab from Jho misses its intended target.
Jho throws a hook but Gatame blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Gatame tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gatame stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gatame shoots in looking for a takedown but Jho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gatame's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jho walks into a stiff left hand from Gatame.
Gatame lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Gatame looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jho controlling the position for now.
Jho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juji Gatame overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Gatame trying to control the position from guard on top but Jho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jho wants to sweep but no luck.
Gatame not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jho looking to control.
Jho being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Jho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Jho has an active guard here but Gatame has managed to pass into half guard.
Jho wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gatame sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gatame is one step ahead there.
Jho keeps trying to improve his position.
Gatame's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gatame landing some decent shots from guard.
Jho is looking to sweep but instead, Gatame has passed into half guard.
#T3#
Jho is pressing down on Gatame's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jho 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.
Gatame forces his way into half guard.
Gatame looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Gatame.
Gatame looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jho trying to control but Gatame postures up.
Jho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gatame sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jho's guard. #T4#
Jho is looking to improve his position.
Jho has hold of Gatame's hands but Gatame slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jho is trying to maintain the position but Gatame is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Gatame is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gatame seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jho for as long as he can get away with.
Gatame is nestled in close to Jho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gatame controlling the action here.
Jho is refusing to be controlled, as Gatame sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juji Gatame dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jho cracks Gatame with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gatame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatame throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Jho tries to counter it with a takedown but Gatame pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gatame misses with a body shot.
Gatame misses with a body shot.
Jho lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jho throws a hook to the side of Gatame's head but Gatame sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gatame looks to score with a jab to the body but Jho is just out of range.
Gatame has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gatame there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gatame.
A swing and a miss from Gatame.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatame fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gatame avoids the body shot from Jho.
Gatame is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jho can do to turn this around?
Gatame ducks under a wild hook from Jho.
Gatame misses with a straight right.
Jho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatame manages to avoid it.
Gatame is looking for a counter combo.
Gatame throws a shot from downtown. Jho moves away and avoids it.#T1#
No joy there for Jho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gatame looks for a takedown but Jho sprawls well.
Jho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gatame works over Jho's head and body with a nice combination.
Gatame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gatame scores with a jab to the head.
Gatame on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jho scores with the left hand. Gatame knows he should have avoided that one.
Jho is looking to score with low kicks.
Gatame feinted with a counter takedown.
Jho throws a leg kick that misses.
Gatame thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gatame misses with a looping right.
Gatame looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gatame misses the shot to the body.
Jho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
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!
Jho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatame.
Jho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gatame counters with a nice body shot.
Jho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gatame shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jho pinned against the cage. Jho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Jho tries to counter it with a takedown but Gatame pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juji Gatame. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gatame takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatame moves away.
Devil Jho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Gatame.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gatame.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gatame.
Jho lands with an uppercut that bounces Gatame off the cage and back into range.
Gatame cracks Jho with an open hand slap.#T3#
Jho throws a good cross that connects.
Jho throws a shot to the body.
Gatame fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jho manages to avoid it.
Gatame misses with an uppercut. Jho saw that one coming.
Jho slips under a jab.
Gatame scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Gatame shoots in and bounces Jho off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gatame is one step ahead there.
Juji Gatame is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Jho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gatame defends well.
Gatame controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Gatame has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gatame.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juji Gatame.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gatame, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juji Gatame!
Juji Gatame decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
CEC 450
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Gatame has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ehrmantraut lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ehrmantraut gets through Gatame's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ehrmantraut 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.
Gatame throws a punch but it's blocked by Ehrmantraut.
A head punch on the inside from Ehrmantraut fails to land. #BC#
Ehrmantraut's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gatame connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Ehrmantraut has been cut.
Ehrmantraut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gatame.
Ehrmantraut connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gatame enables Ehrmantraut to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gatame manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ehrmantraut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gatame swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatame working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ehrmantraut.
Gatame working a defensive guard here.
Ehrmantraut preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ehrmantraut controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gatame pulls Ehrmantraut in to control the position. #T1#
Ehrmantraut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gatame looking for a sweep. Not yet Gatame, not yet.
Ehrmantraut connects with a couple of short punches.
Ehrmantraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatame is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ehrmantraut scoring with some ground and pound.
Gatame wants to sweep but no luck.
Gatame controlling Ehrmantraut's posture.
Ehrmantraut lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Ehrmantraut with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ehrmantraut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gatame holds on and takes a little breather.
Ehrmantraut slips nicely into half guard.
Gatame has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Gatame looking for submissions off his back.
Ehrmantraut controlling the action here.
Ehrmantraut throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Gatame wants to control but Ehrmantraut is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ehrmantraut is trying to control. Gatame wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gatame is looking for a sweep. Ehrmantraut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ehrmantraut sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gatame defending well though.
Gatame regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gatame looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gatame utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gatame wants to sweep but no luck.
Gatame seems keen to control Ehrmantraut's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gatame throws a hook but Ehrmantraut avoids it easily.
Ehrmantraut half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ehrmantraut avoids the body shot from Gatame.
Ehrmantraut attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Juji Gatame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatame avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Gatame instigates a clinch.
Gatame has a couple of punches blocked by Ehrmantraut.
Gatame trying to land knees to the body.
Ehrmantraut throws a punch but it's blocked by Gatame.
A shot in the inside from Gatame.
Gatame throws a head punch that misses.
Ehrmantraut swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Ehrmantraut is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gatame can't fight it off and eventually Ehrmantraut manages to take the fight to the floor. Gatame looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gatame wants to sweep here but Ehrmantraut controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Ehrmantraut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Ehrmantraut's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gatame lands the left hand.
Ehrmantraut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gatame can do to turn this around?
Ehrmantraut lands with a nice body punch.
Gatame tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ehrmantraut was well out of range. Poor timing from Gatame.
Some bone on bone action there as Gatame checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Ehrmantraut shoots in and gets a takedown into Gatame's guard.
Ehrmantraut pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatame is keeping the position for now.
Michael Ehrmantraut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ehrmantraut with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gatame is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ehrmantraut throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gatame works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatame trying to control the position.
Ehrmantraut looking to sit in guard and control but Gatame gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Gatame slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gatame trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gatame controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ehrmantraut looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gatame slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gatame prevents Ehrmantraut from improving his position.
Gatame sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ehrmantraut defending well though.
Gatame wants to control but Ehrmantraut is keeping him busy.
Gatame lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gatame is looking to stall here but Ehrmantraut recovers full guard.
Ehrmantraut looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gatame accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gatame throws an elbow that misses. Ehrmantraut uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gatame's guard. Nice move by Ehrmantraut!#REVR#
Ehrmantraut throws a strike but Gatame rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ehrmantraut avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ehrmantraut looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gatame is one step ahead there.
Ehrmantraut is trying to keep Gatame in close.
Gatame trying to control the position from guard on top but Ehrmantraut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Gatame is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ehrmantraut keeping moving, preventing Gatame from controlling successfully.
Gatame postures up.
Ehrmantraut looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gatame puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ehrmantraut tries to roll over but Gatame keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ehrmantraut wants to control but Gatame is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gatame looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ehrmantraut with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juji Gatame will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Ehrmantraut's cut.
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#
Ehrmantraut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Gatame misses.
Ehrmantraut appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gatame throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Ehrmantraut counters with a single leg into guard. Gatame didn't expect that.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gatame is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ehrmantraut controls Gatame momentarily but Gatame frees himself.
Gatame is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatame throws an elbow that misses. Ehrmantraut uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gatame's guard. Nice move by Ehrmantraut!#REVR##SUB2#
Gatame looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB2#
Gatame is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ehrmantraut defends well.
Gatame is trying to control the position but Ehrmantraut postures up.
Gatame preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ehrmantraut postures up.
Gatame looking for a sweep. Not yet Gatame, not yet.
Gatame has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
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.
Ehrmantraut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ehrmantraut throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gatame works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ehrmantraut throws a big elbow that misses.
Ehrmantraut showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ehrmantraut throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ehrmantraut preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gatame jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Gatame misses.
Ehrmantraut throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gatame! But no joy.
Ehrmantraut gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Gatame tries to keep at a distance but Ehrmantraut has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3##TD2#
Gatame decides to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ehrmantraut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ehrmantraut throwing strikes but missing.
Ehrmantraut won't allow Gatame to sweep him here.
Ehrmantraut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ehrmantraut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gatame wants to sweep here but Ehrmantraut controlling him for the moment.
Gatame trying to control the position.
Ehrmantraut trying to move into half guard but instead Gatame has managed to sweep!#REVB##T4#
Gatame is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gatame engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Gatame 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.
Gatame trying to control but Ehrmantraut is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gatame engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juji Gatame.
I think Gatame 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juji Gatame!
Juji Gatame bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
CEC 438
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Griffiths lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#TD#
Gatame is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Griffiths's half guard.
It looks like Gatame is going to stand back up.
Griffiths moves into full guard.
Gatame is looking to stand up but Griffiths won't let him.
Griffiths wants to sweep but no luck.
Gatame would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1#
Gatame goes for a double leg but Griffiths avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Griffiths continues to drive forward.#TD#
Gatame shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Griffiths is trying to defend but Gatame finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Griffiths makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Griffiths.
Gatame has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Griffiths is trying to keep Gatame in close.
Griffiths pulls Gatame in close to prevent any damage.
Gatame trying to stand up but can't free himself from Griffiths's guard.
Gatame will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Griffiths looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gatame wanted to stand there but Griffiths had control of the position. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gatame fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gatame shoots in and drives through. Griffiths sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juji Gatame. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gatame shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gatame wants to get up but he can't break Griffiths's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Gatame got a little sloppy there for a moment and Griffiths has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gatame has managed to get both his arms back between Griffiths's legs - danger averted.
Gatame would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Gatame trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Griffiths is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gatame defends well.#SUB2#
Griffiths is looking for a triangle but Gatame pushes his legs off easily.
Gatame is looking to stand up but Griffiths won't let him.
Griffiths is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gatame would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Griffiths is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Gatame stands up from Griffiths's guard - Gatame perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gatame shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffiths tries to sprawl out of it but Gatame keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griffiths manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Juji Gatame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths misses with a looping left.
Gatame is looking for a counter combo.
Griffiths throws the kick towards the body but Gatame avoids it.#TD#
Gatame gets the takedown into side control.
Gatame tries to stand but Griffiths is controlling his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juji Gatame will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gatame.
Gatame will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Griffiths looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gatame!
Griffiths tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gatame's legs.
Griffiths is staying tight to Gatame's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Griffiths tries to move to mount but Gatame blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gatame keeps working.
Griffiths tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Griffiths working away.
Griffiths controls the position from side control.
Gatame controls the position for a moment.
Griffiths tries to advance to mount but can't.
Juji Gatame overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Griffiths slows the pace down.
Gatame prevents Griffiths from moving into mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gatame is being controlled here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Griffiths goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gatame has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Griffiths but great work by Gatame.
Gatame tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SU#
Gatame stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gatame shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffiths manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gatame's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juji Gatame. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Gatame shoots for a takedown but Griffiths saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gatame misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Griffiths scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck for Gatame with that takedown attempt.
Griffiths keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gatame shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffiths pinned against the cage. Griffiths gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Griffiths drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gatame defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Griffiths. No joy for Gatame on that attempt.
Gatame fails with the takedown.
Griffiths fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gatame.
Gatame shoots in and drives through. Griffiths sprawls well.#T4#
Gatame shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffiths manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gatame's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Griffiths closes the distance and clinches.
Griffiths lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gatame is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Griffiths to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Griffiths scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gatame tries to pull guard but Griffiths holds him up against the cage and eventually Gatame drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths lands a right hand.
Gatame tries to pull guard but Griffiths holds him up against the cage and eventually Gatame drops back down to his feet.
Griffiths has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Gatame manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Griffiths is looking to pass into half guard but Gatame pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gatame is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Gatame is sitting in close to Griffiths's body. Griffiths has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gatame is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gatame is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Griffiths.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stephen Griffiths!
Our winner, Stephen Griffiths, 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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