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Event:
POWERS 61
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Yaj looks to land a right hand but Guru moved out of range.
Guru seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Guru is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yaj sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guru changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Guru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Yaj was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Guru. Those never looked like landing.
Yaj throws a hook but Guru blocks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Guru or perhaps it was just good defense by Yaj, which made it look bad.
Guru throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yaj counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Guru shoots in and gets a takedown into Yaj's guard.
Guru throws a big elbow that misses.
Guru throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yaj works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guru trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Yaj working a defensive guard here.
Guru might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Guru tries to free his leg and advance position but Yaj is retaining full guard.
Guru won't allow Yaj to sweep him here.
Yaj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yaj tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guru with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guru throws a big elbow that misses.
Yaj is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yaj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yaj is trying to control the position but Guru postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guru missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yaj is trying to control the position but Guru postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Guru misses with a takedown attempt - Yaj sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ground Guru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guru fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yaj! But no joy.
Guru moves away from the strike by Yaj.
Guru slips a jab from Yaj.
Yaj scores with a nice head shot.
Yaj misses with a double jab.
Guru fails to land the takedown.
Yaj connects with a body shot that sends Guru's belly button to the back.
Din Yaj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yaj throws a body punch but Guru moves out of range. #T3#
Guru blocks a jab.
Guru misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Yaj misses the target.
Guru misses with a takedown attempt - Yaj sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yaj misses with the combination.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guru.
Guru attempts a counter takedown but Yaj avoids it well and moves away.
Guru shoots for a double leg takedown but Yaj sprawls well. He's pushed Guru's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Guru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Yaj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guru.
Guru tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yaj sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guru somewhat.
Yaj stuffs the takedown attempt from Guru. Guru gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Yaj lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yaj lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guru appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yaj scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Guru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj lands a nice looking body shot.
Yaj bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guru's head backwards.
Yaj throws a series of punches but Guru avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Yaj. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yaj.
Yaj connects with a body shot that sends Guru's belly button to the back.
Yaj scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Guru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yaj connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Din Yaj dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Yaj throws a right hand that Guru ducks under and follows up with a left that Guru also avoids with ease.
Guru half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Guru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yaj.#TD#
Yaj gets caught napping as Guru dives in and scores a takedown. Yaj manages to retain guard.
Yaj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yaj lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Guru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yaj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guru trying to keep a closed guard but Yaj is proving a slippery customer.
Yaj is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Guru not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guru pulls Yaj in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Guru trying to keep a closed guard but Yaj is proving a slippery customer.
Yaj keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guru's head.
Yaj passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Guru tries to improve position but can't.
Yaj lands a nice forearm strike.
Yaj has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guru tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yaj wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ground Guru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yaj slows the pace down.
Yaj working away.#T2#
Guru is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yaj off and has taken his back!
Yaj wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Guru has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Yaj has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Yaj manages to reverse the position and now he's in Guru's guard. Nice work there by Yaj.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yaj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guru is keeping the position for now.
Yaj seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yaj wants to control from the top but Guru keeps moving. #T3#
Guru looking to control.
#SUB#
Guru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guru trying to keep a closed guard but Yaj is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Guru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yaj lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Yaj got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yaj has managed to get both his arms back between Guru's legs - danger averted.
Yaj wants to control from the top but Guru keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yaj throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Yaj got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yaj has managed to get both his arms back between Guru's legs - danger averted.
Yaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Guru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guru keeping full guard, as Yaj tries to pass.
Yaj landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yaj postures up in Guru's guard and throws a big left but Guru blocks it.
Guru not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Din Yaj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yaj lands with a right hand.
Yaj misses with a right hand #TD#
and Guru counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Guru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yaj controls Guru momentarily but Guru frees himself.
Guru landing with the ground and pound.
Guru postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Guru is fighting to break Yaj's control of his arms but Yaj is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yaj looking for a guillotine here but Guru defends easily.
Yaj not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Guru trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guru preventing the sweep.
Guru wants to control from the top but Yaj keeps moving.
Yaj is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Yaj is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Guru doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yaj.
Yaj throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Guru is looking to improve his position.
Guru moves into full guard.
Guru 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.
Yaj lands a couple of digs.
Guru wants to sweep here but Yaj controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Guru is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yaj is aware though and is defending well.
Yaj sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Yaj with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yaj not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Guru had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yaj defends it easily.
Guru keeping moving, preventing Yaj from controlling successfully.
Ground Guru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yaj postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Guru wants to control but Yaj passes easily into half guard.
Yaj looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guru with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Yaj lands with a punch from half guard.
Yaj is trying to control the action in half guard but Guru is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Guru looking for submissions off his back.
Yaj prevents Guru from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yaj controlling the pace.
Yaj trying to control the action but Guru is working from the bottom.
Yaj blocks the strikes from Guru.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Din Yaj.
I've got Yaj winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Din Yaj!
After winning the bout, Din Yaj thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ground Guru spoke after the fight, saying 'thanks for coming out!'.
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Event:
Powers 59
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Guru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collier.
Collier cracks Guru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Don Collier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collier leaves Guru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Collier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collier leaves Guru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Collier scores with a nice head shot.
Collier throws a lazy right hand but Guru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Collier misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Collier moves into range and clinches up with Guru.
Guru fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Don Collier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ground Guru.
Collier lands a left hand.
Collier taking a breather.
Collier blocks a body shot from Guru. #T1#
Guru struggles to land a body shot inside as Collier controls his hands.
Guru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Collier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Collier scores with a hook to the body.
Guru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Guru successfully pulls guard.
Collier seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Guru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Collier defends well.
Collier 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. #T2#
Collier looking to sit in guard and control but Guru gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Collier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Collier looking to control.
Guru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guru wants to pass the guard but Collier is keeping the position.#T3#
Guru content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Guru missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guru is one step ahead there.
Guru throws a strike but Collier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Guru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Collier defends well.
Guru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collier is one step ahead there.
Collier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guru swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Guru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Collier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Guru looking for a guillotine here but Collier defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guru is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guru trying to keep a closed guard but Collier is proving a slippery customer.
Collier trying to control the position from guard on top but Guru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Collier dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Collier misses.
Guru feints the counter takedown.
Collier loads up on a big right hand but Guru slips the punch.
Guru throws out a counter right but Collier avoids it with no problem.
Collier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Collier shoots in and gets a takedown into Guru's guard.#SUB2#
Guru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Guru controls Collier momentarily but Collier frees himself.
Collier advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collier trying to pass the guard but Guru defending well.
Guru tries to get to full guard but Collier has control of the leg.
Guru keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Guru trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Guru is in a horrible position here. Collier smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collier takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Collier raining down shots from the mount!
Collier controlling from mount.
Guru is wriggling around trying to escape.
Collier raining down hammerfists from mount.
Collier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Guru sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Collier stalling.
Guru tries to get to full guard but Collier has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Guru looking for submissions off his back.
Collier lands strikes from half guard.
Collier performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Guru is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Guru tries to get to full guard but Collier has control of the leg.
Collier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Collier 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Collier in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Guru looking for submissions off his back.
Guru is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Collier lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Guru trying to control here.
Collier works his foot free and advances to mount.
Collier tries to control but Guru wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collier controlling the pace for now.
Collier tries to control but Guru wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Collier dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guru is defended easily by Collier.
Nice cross by Collier.
Guru throws a right hand that misses
and Collier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Collier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Guru has Collier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Collier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Guru swings wildly with an uppercut but Collier uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Guru manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Collier trying to control the position from guard on top but Guru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Collier trying to control but Guru is working from the bottom.
Guru looking for a sweep. Not yet Guru, not yet.
Collier trying to control the position from guard on top but Guru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collier preventing the sweep.
Collier seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Guru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guru looking for a sweep. Not yet Guru, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Guru is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collier is aware though and is defending well.
Guru trying to keep a closed guard but Collier is proving a slippery customer.
Collier stands and throws Guru's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Collier taking a breather here.
Collier trying to control the position but Guru is working away.
Collier taking a breather here. #T3#
Collier wants to control for a moment but Guru uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ground Guru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guru is looking for a sweep. Collier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guru regains full guard. Nicely done.
Collier slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Don Collier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guru strikes from the bottom but Collier takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Don Collier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Guru is desperately trying to improve his position but Collier has a good base and remains in mount.
Collier tries to control but Guru wriggling away.
Collier looking to control and managing it successfully.
Collier looking to control but Guru is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Guru is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collier takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Collier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Collier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Collier!
A very excited looking Don Collier 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.
In defeat, Ground Guru stepped up to the mic, saying 'thanks for coming out!'.
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Event:
PFC 56
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Donk. Scarn catches Guru right on the button with a cross.
Guru walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scarn scores with a decent looking hook.
Scarn misses with a wild body shot.
Scarn looks to land a left hand but Guru moved out of range nicely.
Guru wants to counter with a clinch but Scarn pushes him away.
A punch lands to the side of Guru 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Scarn throws a big shot that misses.
Scarn misses with a straight left.
Guru walks into a jab.
Guru dives in for a single leg takedown but Scarn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Scarn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Scarn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Scarn's head coaches at The Gentleman's Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Scarn as Guru shoots in.
Guru with a poor takedown
letting Scarn counter with a right hand.
Michael Scarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ground Guru.
Guru blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guru.
Scarn is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Scarn sizes up Guru with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Michael Scarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guru misses with a jab to the body
and Scarn counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Guru fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Scarn to the ground. Guru is now in Scarn's guard.#ES#
Scarn pushes Guru off and scrambles back to his feet.
Scarn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Scarn misses.
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!
Guru takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Guru misses with a takedown attempt
letting Scarn counter with a right hand.
Scarn throws a head kick that half lands.
Scarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Guru.
Guru will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Scarn throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Guru counters with a nice double leg into side control. Scarn won't be happy with that. #ES#
Scarn bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2#
Scarn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guru's head backwards.
Guru on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Guru gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guru throws a strike aimed at the side of Scarn's head but Scarn avoids it well.
Scarn is looking to regain half guard here but Guru keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Scarn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Guru throws a strike aimed at the side of Scarn's head but Scarn avoids it well.
Scarn is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Scarn controls the position for a moment.#SU2#
Guru stands up.
Scarn missing with a left hand there. Guru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scarn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Guru backs up against the cage.
Guru shoots in looking for a takedown but Scarn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Guru's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Guru closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Scarn pushes Guru off and gets back to his feet.
Scarn falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Guru counters with a takedown into side control. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Guru decides to stand back up.
Scarn misses with an uppercut.
Guru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Guru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarn.
Guru tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scarn swivels and escapes.
Scarn throws a series of punches but Guru avoids them all with ease.
Scarn lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Guru, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guru doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guru misses with a looping left.
Guru goes for a double leg but Scarn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Scarn continues to drive forward.
Guru goes for a double leg but Scarn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Scarn continues to drive forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guru. Scarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Guru shoots in for a double leg but Scarn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guru slips a straight right by Scarn.
Scarn leaves Guru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scarn works over Guru's head and body with a nice combination.
Guru tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Scarn defends well and Guru ends up having to push Scarn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Michael Scarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ground Guru.
Guru's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scarn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Guru scrambles back to his feet.
Scarn lands a jab to the nose.
Scarn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guru moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guru. #CL2#
Guru rushes Scarn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Scarn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guru shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scarn as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Scarn connects with a nice looking jab.
Scarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Guru.
Scarn misses with an uppercut.
Guru takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guru blocks a jab.
Guru steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Scarn.
Scarn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scarn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scarn.
Guru moves out of range as Scarn strikes.
A swing and a miss from Scarn.
Guru drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scarn defends it well.
Scarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Guru.
Scarn throws a nice looking combination but Guru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scarn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scarn wants it to stay on the feet.
Scarn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scarn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guru can do to turn this around?
Scarn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scarn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Scarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guru's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scarn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Guru scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scarn jabs Guru right on the nose. Guru blinks but takes it well.
Scarn misses with a looping left.
Scarn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Guru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarn.
Scarn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guru shoots and misses
and Guru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guru.
Guru blocks a jab.
Scarn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A left and a right from Scarn both land. Nice combination. #T3#
Guru fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Scarn misses its target.
Guru fails to land the takedown.
Guru slips a straight right by Scarn.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guru.
Guru on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Guru tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scarn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guru somewhat.
Scarn 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.
#T4#
Guru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scarn sets himself, and Guru steps forward looking for the clinch! Scarn avoids it this time.
Guru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarn.
Scarn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guru.
Guru tries to clinch up but Scarn circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Scarn.
Scarn lands a slapping body shot.
Guru moves away from the strike by Scarn.
Guru tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scarn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guru somewhat.
Guru moves away from the strike by Scarn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Scarn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Guru fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scarn misses with an uppercut.
Scarn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guru is looking to clinch.
Guru has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guru shoots in and drives through. Scarn sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Scarn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Scarn does it's job there.
Scarn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guru feints the counter takedown.
Guru tries for a takedown but Scarn circles away easily
and Guru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guru shoots for a takedown but Scarn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Michael Scarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ground Guru.
Guru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scarn stuns Guru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guru throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range. #T1#
Guru has a takedown stuffed.
Guru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scarn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guru's head backwards.#CL2#
Guru drives through and clinches with Scarn against the cage.
#TD2#
Guru ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Guru no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Scarn forces his way into half guard.
Scarn tries to pass to full mount but Guru defends it.
Scarn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Guru is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Guru is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scarn pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Guru looking for subs from the bottom but Scarn mounts him!
Scarn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Guru is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Guru tries to lock up and control but Scarn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Scarn prevents Guru from getting the reversal.
Guru keeps trying to improve his position.
Scarn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Guru felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Guru really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ground Guru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guru is still trying to improve position.
Michael Scarn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Scarn content just to control the position here.
Guru is desperately trying to improve his position but Scarn has a good base and remains in mount.
Guru gets back to half guard.
Guru flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Michael Scarn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scarn blocks the strikes from Guru.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scarn in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guru manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Guru has an active guard here but Scarn has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scarn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scarn, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Ground Guru stepped up to the mic, saying 'thanks for coming out!'.
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Event:
PFC : Fight Night 49
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Canuel closes the distance and pushes Guru back into the cage.
Canuel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Canuel landing knees to the body.
Guru jumps guard but Canuel stands there with Guru around his waist. Guru gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Guru jumps guard but Canuel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Canuel.
Canuel lands a nice uppercut.
Canuel lands a nice knee to the body.
Canuel misses with a body punch.
Canuel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Canuel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
Guru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canuel's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canuel lands a good knee to the midsection. Guru won't want to take too many of those.
Guru looks winded!
Guru tries to pull guard but Canuel won't allow it.
Obi Canuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ground Guru.#BC#
Canuel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping body kick lands there for Canuel.
Canuel connects with a single shot there.
Canuel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Guru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Guru 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.#T1#
Canuel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Guru.
Canuel keeps Guru at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Canuel clinches up against the cage.
Guru takes a knee to the side of the body.
Canuel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Canuel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canuel lands a left hand.
Canuel lands a body punch. #BC#
Canuel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canuel lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guru shoots in but no luck this time.
Canuel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#KD#
A head kick lands from Canuel that sends Guru to the canvas. Guru tries to scramble back to his feet but Canuel brings him back down into side control. #ROC#
Guru is rocked!
Canuel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guru keeps working. #T2#
Canuel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Guru some visible discomfort.
Guru can't do much from the bottom here.
Canuel taking a breather here.
Canuel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Canuel lands an elbow.
Canuel in side control lands a decent elbow.
Canuel prevents Guru from escaping the position.
Guru taking punishment in the form of punches.
Guru is working to avoid the ground and pound but Canuel connects with a decent elbow.
Canuel in side control lands a decent elbow.
Guru is still in real trouble! Can Canuel finish him?
Canuel controlling from side mount.
Guru seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Guru tries to bench press Canuel off him but Canuel keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Canuel landing strikes.
Canuel is putting a hurting on Guru here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canuel looks up at the clock and then as Guru takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Canuel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Canuel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Guru down.
Canuel working the head with strikes.
Canuel scoring with punches from side control.
Canuel 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.
Canuel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guru keeps working.
Canuel working the head with strikes.
Canuel lands some shots froms side control.
Canuel lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Guru wants to control but Canuel postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Canuel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Guru to see if he's OK.
Guru is looking to regain half guard here but Canuel keeps moving and retains side control.
Canuel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canuel is putting a hurting on Guru here, landing some big shots from side control.
Canuel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Guru takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canuel in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Guru looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Canuel turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obi Canuel!
A very excited looking Obi Canuel 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.
In defeat, Ground Guru stepped up to the mic, saying 'thanks for coming out!'.
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Event:
PFC 43: Karimov vs. Castelmore
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Van Roost moves in looking to clinch but Guru pushes him off.
Nice straight punches there by Van Roost. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Roost.
Guru moves out of range of the strikes.
Michael Van Roost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Guru gets tackled into the cage by Van Roost. Van Roost maintains the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Van Roost - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Van Roost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Roost.
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Roost stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Van Roost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice elbow from Van Roost. #CUT#
It looks like Ground Guru has been cut.
Guru misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guru misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Guru 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.
Van Roost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Roost lands a damaging elbow.
Van Roost avoiding damage.
Guru throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Van Roost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Roost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guru takes a shot to the head.
Guru blocks an uppercut.
Van Roost is struggling to control the position.
Van Roost misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Guru fails to land.
Guru misses with a punch to the body.
Van Roost working aggressively here.
Van Roost blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Roost.
Van Roost blocks an uppercut.
Van Roost throws a punch but it's blocked by Guru.
Van Roost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
Van Roost lands a nice uppercut.
Van Roost misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Van Roost.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Guru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Roost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guru struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Roost controls his hands.
Van Roost lands an elbow just above Guru 's eye.
Guru tries to work over Van Roost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guru misses with a body punch.
Van Roost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Roost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guru.
Van Roost is pushing Guru up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Guru tries to throw a body punch but Van Roost avoids it by throwing Guru back against the cage.
Van Roost slowing the pace effectively.
Van Roost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
Van Roost is pushing Guru up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Guru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Roost's elbow. #T3#
Van Roost pushes Guru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Roost's elbow.
Guru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Roost lands with a left to the head.
Van Roost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Guru misses with a punch to the body.
Van Roost pressing his opponent against the cage.
Van Roost holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Van Roost gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A head punch on the inside from Van Roost fails to land.
Van Roost lands with a light punch inside.
Guru blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Van Roost.
Van Roost working aggressively here.
Van Roost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Roost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Come on Van Roost - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Guru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Roost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Roost misses with some punches.
Guru takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Roost.
Van Roost is trying to stall.
Guru swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Roost uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Roost.
Guru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Roost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Roost.
Guru misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Roost lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Van Roost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ground Guru's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Guru looks for a takedown but Van Roost sprawls well.
Van Roost looks to land a left hand but Guru moved out of range nicely.
Van Roost connects with a right hand. Guru shakes it off.#CL#
Van Roost closes the distance and clinches.
Van Roost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Roost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guru can do to turn this around?
Van Roost misses with the head strike.
Guru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Roost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Guru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Roost stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Guru takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Roost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Roost misses with the head strike.
Van Roost throws a punch but it's blocked by Guru.
Van Roost lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guru swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Roost uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Guru working aggressively here.
Van Roost stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Van Roost is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Van Roost seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Guru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Roost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Roost gets through Guru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Van Roost.
Guru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Van Roost on the inside.
Van Roost's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Van Roost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Guru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Roost's elbow.
Guru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Roost blocks an uppercut.
Guru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Roost backwards.
Guru misses with some punches.
Van Roost is pushing Guru up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Van Roost avoiding damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Roost lands a right hand.
Guru working aggressively here.
Van Roost makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Roost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guru. #T3#
Van Roost blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Van Roost fails to land.
Guru avoids the elbow strike from Van Roost, against the cage.
Guru blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guru.
Van Roost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Van Roost.
Guru blocks an uppercut.
Van Roost is struggling to control the position.
Van Roost blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Roost.
Van Roost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
Van Roost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Roost blocks a body shot from Guru.
Van Roost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Guru takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Roost will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guru up against the cage.#T4#
Van Roost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Roost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guru misses with a body punch.
Van Roost content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Van Roost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Roost's elbow.
Guru blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van Roost.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Guru as Van Roost tries to tie him up.
Guru takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Roost blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Van Roost.
Van Roost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Roost.
Guru misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Van Roost dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ground Guru's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Roost tries to close the distance and clinch but Guru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guru takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Van Roost moves into the clinch.
Van Roost has Guru pushed against the cage.
Guru blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Roost.
Van Roost stalling the fight.
Van Roost looking to stall.
Guru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Guru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Roost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Roost lands an uppercut.
Guru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Michael Van Roost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Guru misses with a body punch.
Guru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Guru misses with the head strike.
Van Roost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Guru tries to throw a body punch but Van Roost avoids it by throwing Guru back against the cage.
Guru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Roost throws a punch but it's blocked by Guru.
Guru misses with a punch to the body.
Van Roost slowing the pace effectively.
Van Roost looking to stall.
Guru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Roost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guru throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Roost.
Van Roost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
Van Roost throws a punch but it's blocked by Guru.
Van Roost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Roost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Roost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Roost pushes Guru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Roost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Guru misses with some punches.
Van Roost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Guru throws a head punch that misses.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guru.
Van Roost lands with a left to the head.
Guru blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Van Roost.
Van Roost pushes Guru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Guru fails to land.
Van Roost throws a head punch that misses.
Van Roost lands an uppercut.
Van Roost creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Roost working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Van Roost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Roost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Roost lands an elbow just above Guru 's eye.
Guru is looking to control Van Roost's arms but Van Roost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Guru has his back to the cage.
Van Roost scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Roost just leaning against Guru, taking a breather.
Van Roost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Roost.
Ground Guru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Roost lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guru tries to work over Van Roost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Roost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Roost has Guru pushed against the cage.
Guru takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Roost taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Van Roost. #T4#
Guru throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Roost.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Roost lands a damaging elbow.
Van Roost misses with the head strike.
Guru throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Roost.
Van Roost misses with the head strike.
Van Roost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Roost lands a right hand. #ROC#
Guru is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Van Roost.
Guru is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Roost finish him?
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Roost's elbow.
Guru misses with a body punch.
Van Roost blocks an uppercut.
Guru being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Van Roost.
Guru throws a head punch that misses.
Guru seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guru.
Van Roost leaning his opponent against the cage.
Guru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Van Roost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Roost has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Van Roost!
After the big win, Michael Van Roost made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KnockOut and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Ground Guru spoke after the fight, saying 'thanks for coming out!'.
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PFC: Fight Night 45
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Contonio works Guru's body with a nice hook.
Contonio connects with a right hand. Guru shakes it off.
Contonio throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Contonio has closed the distance and engaged Guru in a clinch.
Contonio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Contonio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guru.
Contonio digs a right hand into Guru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guru's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Contonio.
Guru misses with the head strike.
Guru is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Contonio lands a hook that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
Contonio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guru working aggressively here.
Contonio lands an elbow inside that Guru shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Ground Guru has been cut.
Contonio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Contonio.
Still in the clinch, Contonio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Contonio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guru's defenses.
Contonio lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Nice elbow from Contonio.
Contonio digs a right hand underneath Guru's ribcage. Guru let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Contonio.
Contonio effectively controlling the action here.
Contonio blocks an uppercut.
Contonio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
Contonio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guru avoids a wild elbow strike from Contonio.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Guru throws a head punch that misses.
Guru takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Guru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Contonio's elbow.
Guru tries a body shot but Contonio blocks it.
Contonio blocks a body shot from Guru.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guru.
Contonio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guru or not.
Contonio blocks an uppercut.
Contonio blocks a body shot from Guru. #T2#
Guru swings wildly with an uppercut but Contonio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Contonio lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contonio can't find room to land a body shot as Guru controls the action.
Guru blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Contonio.
Contonio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
Contonio digs a right hand into Guru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guru's gas tank.
Contonio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Contonio lands with a left to the head.
Guru misses with a punch on the inside.
Contonio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Contonio as the two fighters clinch.
Contonio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Contonio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Contonio.
Contonio misses with a punch on the inside.
Contonio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guru misses with a punch to the body.
Guru takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Guru struggles to land a body shot inside as Contonio controls his hands.
Contonio stalling.
Guru cracks Contonio with a nice body shot.
Contonio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guru's defenses.
Contonio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Contonio blocks a body shot from Guru.
Contonio blocking some punches.
Contonio prevents a body shot from Guru.
Contonio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guru's defenses.
Guru tries to work over Contonio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Contonio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Contonio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Contonio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Contonio blocks a body shot from Guru.
Contonio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Contonio scores with a shot to the side of Guru's head.
Contonio tries to work over Guru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Contonio lands a right hand. #T4#
Contonio prevents a body shot from Guru.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guru.
Contonio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Contonio can't find room to land a body shot as Guru controls the action.
Contonio prevents a body shot from Guru.
Guru takes a shot to the head.
Guru takes an elbow to the forehead.
Contonio lands with a right to the head.
Guru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Contonio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guru is looking to control Contonio's arms but Contonio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Guru has his back to the cage.
Guru misses with a punch to the body.
Contonio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Contonio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Contonio.
Contonio lands a shoulder strike.
Guru tries a body shot but Contonio blocks it.
Guru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Contonio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eva Contonio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ground Guru's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Donk. Contonio catches Guru right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Contonio clinches with his opponent.
Eva Contonio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Contonio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Guru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Contonio lands an elbow inside that Guru shrugs off.
Guru tries a body shot but Contonio blocks it.
Guru throws a punch but it's blocked by Contonio.
A short left from Contonio.
Contonio can't find room to land a body shot as Guru controls the action.
Guru blocks a body shot from Contonio.
A short uppercut from Contonio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Contonio.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Contonio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Contonio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Contonio lands a damaging elbow.
Contonio lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Contonio.
Contonio struggles to land a body shot inside as Guru controls his hands.
Contonio lands a left hand.
Contonio lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Contonio misses with a punch to the body.
Contonio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Contonio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Contonio struggles to land a body shot inside as Guru controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Contonio.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Contonio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Contonio is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Contonio lands with a light punch inside.
Contonio lands a damaging elbow.
Contonio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guru takes an elbow to the forehead.
Contonio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Contonio scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Guru is rocked!
Contonio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Guru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guru looking to stall.
Contonio effectively controlling the action here.
Guru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guru seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Contonio has a couple of punches blocked by Guru.
Contonio lands an elbow that stopped Guru in his tracks for a moment.
Guru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Contonio blocks an uppercut.
Guru blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Contonio.
Guru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Contonio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Guru.
Contonio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Contonio.
Contonio stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Contonio lands an elbow that stopped Guru in his tracks for a moment.
Contonio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
Contonio lands with a left to the head.
Contonio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Contonio scores with a shot to the side of Guru's head. #T3#
Nice body punch from Contonio - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Contonio.
Guru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guru tries to throw a body punch but Contonio avoids it by throwing Guru back against the cage.
Contonio lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Contonio.
Guru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guru working aggressively here.
Contonio can't find room to land a body shot as Guru controls the action.
Guru throws a head punch that misses.
Contonio is looking to control Guru's arms but Guru gets an underhook and turns him. Now Contonio has his back to the cage.
Contonio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Guru can't find room to land a body shot as Contonio controls the action.
Contonio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Contonio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Guru throws a punch but it's blocked by Contonio.
A bit of stalling here from Contonio.
A head punch on the inside from Guru fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Contonio. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Contonio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guru lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Contonio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
Contonio has Guru pressed against the cage.
Guru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Contonio.
A short right from Contonio.
Contonio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Contonio stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Contonio.
Contonio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Contonio lands a nice uppercut.
Guru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Contonio lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Contonio.
Contonio lands a hook that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
Contonio tries to work over Guru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Contonio lands a big right hand that drops Guru! The killer instinct kicks in and Contonio finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Contonio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eva Contonio!
In defeat, Ground Guru stepped up to the mic, saying 'thanks for coming out!'.
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PFC: Fight Night 42
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Guru has managed to clinch.
Petkovic prevents a body shot from Guru.
Petkovic wants a takedown.
Guru throws a punch but it's blocked by Petkovic.
Guru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petkovic's elbow.
Guru has Petkovic pressed against the cage.
Guru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petkovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guru prevents it.
Petkovic prevents a body shot from Guru.
Guru scores with a shot to the side of Petkovic's head. #CUT#
It looks like Beleleu Petkovic has been cut.
Guru is pressed up against the cage. Petkovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guru down to the mat. Guru avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ground Guru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beleleu Petkovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petkovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guru defends it nicely.
Guru throws a lazy right hand but Petkovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petkovic feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Petkovic with a poor takedown #TD#
and Guru counters with a nice double leg into side control. Petkovic won't be happy with that.
Guru tries to stand but Petkovic is controlling his head.
We've been hearing that Guru has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Guru working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petkovic tries to bench press Guru off him but Guru keeps the position.
Guru tries to stand but Petkovic is controlling his head.
Petkovic is looking for a sweep.
Petkovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guru. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guru wants to stand but Petkovic is controlling his arm.#T2#
Guru landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guru trying to control the position but Petkovic is working away.
Guru wants to stand but Petkovic has his arm trapped.
Guru 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.
Petkovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Guru tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB#
Guru tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Guru has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Petkovic is looking to regain half guard here but Guru keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Guru tries to stand but Petkovic is controlling his head.
Petkovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Guru is working Petkovic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Guru scoring with punches and elbows.
Petkovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Guru landing a few strikes. #T4#
Guru tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Petkovic tries to bench press Guru off him but Guru keeps the position.
Petkovic keeps trying to improve his position.
Guru lands a decent elbow from side control. #SU#
Guru stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A combination from Guru does no damage. #CL#
Guru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Petkovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guru misses with some punches.
Petkovic wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Guru dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beleleu Petkovic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Petkovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ground Guru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petkovic closes the distance and clinches up with Guru, looking for a takedown. Petkovic pushes Guru against the cage but Guru circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Guru throws a shot from downtown. Petkovic moves away and avoids it.
Guru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Guru misses the target. #CL#
Guru moves into the clinch.
Guru scores with a hook to the body.
Petkovic is working for takedown but Guru is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice left hand lands by Guru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guru working aggressively here.
Guru misses with a body punch.
Petkovic is working for takedown but Guru is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ground Guru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beleleu Petkovic.
Guru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petkovic goes for a takedown attempt but Guru pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Guru connects with a nice looking jab.
Guru misses with a looping right.#CL#
Guru rushes Petkovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Guru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guru prevents a takedown attempt there.
Guru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petkovic can do to turn this around?
Petkovic looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guru.
A head punch on the inside from Guru fails to land.
Petkovic slowing the pace effectively.
Guru misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Petkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guru tries to work over Petkovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guru has a couple of punches blocked by Petkovic.
Petkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petkovic looking for a takedown.
Guru gets underhooks to prevent Petkovic's takedown attempt.
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petkovic looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petkovic.
Guru tries a body shot but Petkovic blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Guru fails to land.
Petkovic takes a shot to the head.
Guru tries a body shot but Petkovic blocks it.
Guru can't find room to land a body shot as Petkovic controls the action.
Guru struggles to land a body shot inside as Petkovic controls his hands.
Petkovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Guru gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Petkovic blocks a body shot from Guru.
Ground Guru has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Guru tries a body shot but Petkovic blocks it.
Petkovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guru pulls his leg out and moves away.
Guru misses with a wild combination.
Petkovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guru ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Guru scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Guru darts in and clinches Petkovic up against the cage.
Petkovic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Petkovic misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guru stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Guru fails to land.
Guru throws a head punch that misses.
Guru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petkovic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Guru gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Guru gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Petkovic.
Petkovic tries for a takedown but Guru manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guru has a couple of punches blocked by Petkovic.
Petkovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Guru is defending well.
Guru presses Petkovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Petkovic is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petkovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Guru dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Beleleu Petkovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Guru throws a jab when Petkovic was well out of range.
Guru goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Guru looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petkovic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guru swinging wildly here.
Guru cracks Petkovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Guru clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guru stops a takedown attempt from Petkovic.
Petkovic goes for a takedown attempt but Guru pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Guru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Guru.
#CL#
Guru moves into the clinch.
A short right from Guru on the inside.
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guru misses with a punch on the inside.
Petkovic blocks an uppercut.
Guru stops a takedown attempt from Petkovic.
Ground Guru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beleleu Petkovic.
Guru throws a head punch that misses.
Guru misses with a punch on the inside.
Guru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ground Guru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Petkovic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Guru gets underhooks to prevent Petkovic's takedown attempt.
Guru pushes Petkovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petkovic blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Guru.
Guru lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petkovic.#TD2#
Petkovic has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Guru is trying to keep an underhook but Petkovic manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ground Guru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petkovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petkovic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Guru regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petkovic stops Guru from standing up.
Guru 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.
Guru wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Petkovic manages to pass to side control.
Petkovic not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Guru desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Guru manages to get to full guard.
Guru pulls Petkovic in close to prevent any damage.
Beleleu Petkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petkovic looking to pass the guard.
Petkovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guru is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Guru working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Guru postures up.
#SUB#
Guru drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Guru as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Petkovic screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Guru! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ground Guru!
In his post fight interview, Ground Guru started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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PFC: Fight Night 38
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Guru moves into the clinch successfully.
Guru takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
It looks like Ground Guru has been cut.
Guru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangreg stalling against the cage.
Guru can't find room to land a body shot as Mangreg controls the action.
Mangreg lands an elbow that stopped Guru in his tracks for a moment.
Guru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guru tries a body shot but Mangreg blocks it.
Guru misses with the head strike.
Mangreg tries to land a knee to the head but Guru blocks with his arms.
Mangreg misses with a knee strike.
Mangreg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guru has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guru swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangreg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangreg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guru up against the cage.
Mangreg wants to stall.
#T1#
Mangreg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mangreg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guru swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangreg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangreg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Guru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guru stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mangreg landing knees to the body.
Mangreg tries to stall but Guru uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Guru has a couple of punches blocked by Mangreg.
Guru on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mangreg tries a knee to the head but Guru blocks it.
#T2#
Mangreg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guru blocks an elbow strike from Mangreg.
Guru throws a head punch that misses.
Mangreg blocking some punches.
Guru dodges an elbow strike from Mangreg.
Mangreg tries a knee to the head but Guru blocks it.
Guru misses with a punch on the inside.
Guru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guru struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangreg controls his hands.
Mangreg blocks a body shot from Guru.
Mangreg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mangreg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mangreg or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guru tries to throw a body punch but Mangreg avoids it by throwing Guru back against the cage.
Come on Mangreg - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Guru misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Guru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Guru tries a body shot but Mangreg blocks it.
Guru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guru tries a body shot but Mangreg blocks it.
Mangreg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guru misses with a punch on the inside.
Guru throws a head punch that misses.
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangreg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangreg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangreg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mangreg has Guru pressed against the cage.
Mangreg has Guru pressed against the cage.
#T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangreg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Guru's brow.
Mangreg stalling in the clinch but Guru improves position.
Guru lands a left hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Harry Mangreg has been cut.
Guru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangreg is trying to stall.
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guru tries a body shot but Mangreg blocks it.
Guru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangreg's elbow.
Guru's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Guru misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangreg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guru.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mangreg is trying to maintain a safe position but Guru gets an underhook and turns Mangreg into the cage.
Mangreg is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Guru has denied him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Mangreg will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Guru tries to clinch there but Mangreg circles away.
Guru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangreg was well out of range. Poor timing from Guru.
Mangreg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guru scores with a nice head shot.
Guru swings widly with a right hand
and Mangreg counters with a head kick.
Guru tests Mangreg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mangreg tests Guru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mangreg tries a head kick but it misses.
Guru tries to counter with a takedown but Mangreg is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangreg tries a head kick but it misses.
Guru is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mangreg.
Mangreg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mangreg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guru just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1##CL#
Guru clinches.
Guru tries to throw a body punch but Mangreg avoids it by throwing Guru back against the cage.
Mangreg misses with a knee strike.
Guru can't find room to land a body shot as Mangreg controls the action.
Guru misses with the head strike.
Guru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ground Guru has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangreg.
Guru misses with a punch on the inside.
Guru lands a body shot in the clinch.
Guru misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangreg.
Guru pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mangreg misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Mangreg landing knees to the body.
Mangreg looking to throw knees to the head but Guru is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mangreg blocks an uppercut.
Mangreg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mangreg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mangreg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mangreg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mangreg misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guru manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Guru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangreg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mangreg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guru avoids it.#T3#
Mangreg taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mangreg throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guru.
Mangreg stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Guru misses with a punch on the inside.
Guru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangreg's elbow.
Guru avoids the elbow strike from Mangreg, against the cage.
Guru blocks the elbow strike.
Guru misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Mangreg trying to stall but Guru improves his position.
Mangreg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Guru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangreg's elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mangreg obliges.
Guru has a couple of punches blocked by Mangreg.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Guru as Mangreg tries to tie him up.
Mangreg is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Harry Mangreg.
Mangreg throws a head kick that misses.
Guru is looking to clinch. #CL#
Guru pushes Mangreg up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Guru.
Mangreg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Guru blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Mangreg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Guru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mangreg.
Guru drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mangreg sprawls and moves away.
Guru throws an off balance right hand
and Guru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mangreg throws a right hand that Guru ducks under and follows up with a left that Guru also avoids with ease.
Guru tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mangreg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangreg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Guru cracks Mangreg with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Guru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangreg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Guru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mangreg! But no joy.
Guru avoids the head kick by Mangreg.
Guru doesn't manage to clinch there - Mangreg circles away.
It seemed like Mangreg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Guru blocks a jab.
Guru wants to clinch.
Mangreg throws a looping overhand right but Guru ducks down to avoid it.
Guru misses the jab.
Guru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harry Mangreg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guru doesn't manage to clinch there - Mangreg circles away.
#CL#
Guru rushes Mangreg and presses him up against the cage.
Mangreg prevents a body shot from Guru.
Guru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangreg trying to stall but Guru improves his position.
#T2#
Guru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mangreg backwards.
Guru tries to throw a body punch but Mangreg avoids it by throwing Guru back against the cage.
Guru throws a head punch that misses.
Guru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangreg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mangreg blocks a body shot from Guru.
Mangreg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangreg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mangreg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mangreg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Guru can't find room to land a body shot as Mangreg controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Guru.
Mangreg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guru blocks it with crossed arms.
Mangreg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mangreg backwards. #T3#
Mangreg misses with an elbow strike.
Guru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mangreg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mangreg trying to stall but Guru improves his position.
Guru misses with some punches.
Guru working aggressively here.
Ground Guru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guru tries to throw a body punch but Mangreg avoids it by throwing Guru back against the cage.
Guru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangreg tries to land a knee to the head but Guru blocks with his arms.
Guru misses with the head strike.
Guru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangreg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mangreg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Guru is keeping busy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mangreg backwards.
Guru working aggressively here.
Guru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guru takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mangreg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guru misses with a punch to the body.
Mangreg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guru is defending well for now.
Guru avoids the elbow strike from Mangreg, against the cage.
Mangreg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guru tries to work over Mangreg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangreg is pushing Guru up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Harry Mangreg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mangreg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Guru is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Mangreg.
I've got Mangreg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ground Guru!
Ground Guru 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.
In defeat, Harry Mangreg stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll Be Back!!!'.
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