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Event:
DFC Sin City 13
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Gardner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pearson. #CL#
Pearson has Gardner up against the cage in a clinch.
Pearson lands with a light punch inside.
Pearson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pearson lands a nice uppercut.
Pearson is pressed up against the cage. Gardner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pearson down to the mat. Pearson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pearson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Pearson drives through and clinches with Gardner against the cage.
Gardner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pearson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Pearson moves into the clinch successfully.
Pearson digs a right hand underneath Gardner's ribcage. Gardner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pearson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gardner.
Johnny Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Gardner.
Pearson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gardner looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson lands a left hand.
Pearson digs a right hand into Gardner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gardner's gas tank. #T1#
Gardner wants a takedown.
Pearson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gardner backwards.
Pearson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Gardner is rocked!
Pearson works on Gardner's body with a couple of short punches.
Gardner is still on wobbly legs! Can Pearson finish him?
Pearson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gardner or not.
Pearson works on Gardner's body with a couple of short punches.
Pearson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gardner backwards.
Pearson lands a nice uppercut.
Pearson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gardner backwards.
Pearson dips a shoulder and cracks Gardner with a mighty uppercut! Gardner falls back against the cage and Pearson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gardner is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Pearson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Pearson!
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Event:
TUF round 8
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Gardner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gardner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crespo takes a step back to recover. #TD2#
Gardner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crespo sprawls well initially but Gardner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crespo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crespo.#SUB2#
Gardner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crespo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gardner has Crespo in his guard.#REVR#
Crespo tries to stand but Gardner is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom. #T1#
Crespo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Gardner has his foot on Crespo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crespo works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crespo stands up over Gardner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Gardner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gardner being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Gardner has his foot on Crespo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crespo works his way back into a safe position though.
Crespo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Gardner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crespo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crespo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2##SUB2#
Gardner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crespo is aware though and is defending well.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crespo wants to pass the guard but Gardner is keeping the position.
Crespo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crespo is working Gardner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crespo is in close to Gardner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gardner trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Crespo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2#
Gardner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crespo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Crespo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gardner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crespo has managed to get both his arms back between Gardner's legs - danger averted.
Gardner is trying to keep Crespo in close.
Crespo scoring with some ground and pound.
Crespo passes Gardner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gardner trying to control but Crespo postures up.
#SUB2#
Gardner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crespo pulls his head out easily.
Gardner is staying active underneath Crespo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gardner is looking for a sweep. Crespo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Gardner taking some punishment here, with Crespo in his half guard.
Crespo is thwarting Gardner's attempts to control the position.
Crespo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crespo working Gardner over with strikes.
Gardner trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Gardner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gardner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner tries to get to full guard but Crespo has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Crespo 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#
Gardner has a takedown stuffed.
Dustin Gardner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Gardner.
Crespo scores with a head kick. Gardner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Crespo misses with a few strikes there.
Crespo feints a jab promting Gardner to slip. Crespo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gardner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gardner works over Crespo's head and body with a nice combination.
Crespo leaves Gardner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Gardner tries to get set, Crespo tries to push him back and clinch up but Gardner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gardner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#
Gardner is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Gardner to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Crespo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christian Crespo!
A very excited looking Christian Crespo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TUF round 4
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Lichfield walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gardner.#TD#
Lichfield closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gardner did well to prevent Lichfield getting side control.#SUB#
Lichfield is looking for a kimura here.
Gardner punching from the bottom.
Gardner is looking for a sweep. Lichfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lichfield is working for a submission of some sort.
Lichfield working Gardner over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Lichfield there. #T1##SUB#
Lichfield 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.
#SUB#
Lichfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gardner is just riding it out for now. Lichfield eventually gives up the hold.
Lichfield lands strikes from half guard.
Lichfield trying to pass the guard but Gardner defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lichfield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gardner is looking to escape.
Lichfield is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lichfield lands a heavy elbow.
Lichfield scoring with strikes but Gardner is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Gardner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lichfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gardner is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Lichfield is trying to work for a kimura but Gardner is defending well.
Gardner moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lichfield chips away with some ground and pound.
Gardner has momentary wrist control but Lichfield slips an elbow through the middle.
We've been informed that Gardner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lichfield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lichfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Lichfield lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Gardner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lichfield defends well.
Lichfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gardner's head.
Lichfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gardner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lichfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner can't keep his opponent in guard - Lichfield advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Lichfield 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#
Gardner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Lichfield drives through with a takedown into guard.
Justin Lichfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lichfield passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lichfield 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.#SUB#
Lichfield looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gardner takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gardner tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichfield advances nicely into full mount.
Lichfield landing punches.
Lichfield working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardner tries to hold on but Lichfield pushes him away. #T1#
Lichfield has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gardner's face.
Gardner can't escape the position.
The referee warns Gardner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Lichfield has hold of Gardner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gardner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lichfield punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lichfield lands with some strikes.
Lichfield is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB#
Lichfield is working for a guillotine from mount but Gardner frees his head quite easily.
Lichfield working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lichfield is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gardner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lichfield putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#
Gardner is rocked!
Lichfield postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Gardner badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Lichfield around the waist but Lichfield pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Lichfield is the winner by TKO! Lichfield jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Lichfield!
Justin Lichfield bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DFC Mayhem 6
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Gardner throws a series of punches but Yocum avoids them all with ease.
Yocum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Gardner.
Yocum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gardner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yocum was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yocum tries to close the distance and clinch but Gardner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been told by Yocum's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gardner throws a right hand that Yocum ducks under and follows up with a left that Yocum also avoids with ease.
Gardner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yocum.
Gardner throws a looping overhand right but Yocum ducks down to avoid it.
As Gardner looks to move away, Yocum throws a big counter combo but Gardner just gets out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Gardner. Those never looked like landing.
Gardner checks a leg kick.
Yocum sets himself, and Gardner steps forward looking for the clinch! Yocum avoids it this time.
Yocum throws a nice looking combination but Gardner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yocum misses with a looping left.
Gardner tries a head kick but it misses.
Dustin Gardner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yocum blocks a head kick by Gardner.
Yocum blocks a head kick by Gardner.
Yocum dips to his left and cracks Gardner with an uppercut!#T1#
Gardner throws a head kick that half lands.
Gardner misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Yocum misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Gardner.
Yocum punishes Gardner's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Yocum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gardner, pushing him back against the cage.
Gardner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yocum lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yocum as Gardner tries to tie him up.
A frustrated look appears on Gardner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yocum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yocum lands an elbow just above Gardner 's eye. #T2#
Gardner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gardner looking to stall.
Yocum will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gardner up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gardner has a couple of punches blocked by Yocum.
Yocum lands a damaging elbow.
Gardner is looking to control Yocum's arms but Yocum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gardner has his back to the cage.
Yocum lands an elbow inside.
Yocum lands a damaging elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yocum gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gardner avoids a wild elbow strike from Yocum.#T3##BC#
Yocum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yocum throws a series of punches but Gardner moves out of range.
Gardner lands a high kick!
Gardner throws a right and a left that Yocum avoids nicely.
Gardner misses with a two punch combination.
Yocum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yocum lunges at Gardner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gardner's hand.
Gardner misses with a low kick as Yocum jumps back.
Yocum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yocum feints a jab promting Gardner to slip. Yocum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gardner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gardner sizes up Yocum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gardner tries to bum rush Yocum with a series of wild strikes but Yocum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gardner misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Yocum forces Gardner back against the cage and clinches.
Gardner is trying to drag Yocum to the mat but Yocum just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Yocum lands with a short shot to the head.
Yocum crunches a lovely knee into Gardner's ribcage.#BC#
Yocum breaks the clinch.
Gardner slips under a jab from Yocum.
Some wild striking there from Gardner.
Gardner misses with a combination
and Yocum counters with a stiff right hand.
Gardner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yocum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Gardner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Yocum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gardner looks winded!
Gardner misses with a wild body shot.
Gardner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Yocum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yocum dodges the punch combination from Gardner.
Yocum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gardner can do to turn this around?
Yocum blocks a head kick by Gardner.
Dustin Gardner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gardner misses with a double jab
and Yocum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yocum misses the jab.
Gardner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gardner misses with a few strikes there.
Gardner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gardner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gardner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yocum throws a right hand that Gardner ducks under and follows up with a left that Gardner also avoids with ease.
Gardner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yocum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gardner defending well as Yocum loads up on a big left hand.
Yocum dodges the punch combination from Gardner.
#T1#
Yocum tries to clinch up.
Gardner misses with a wild combination.
Yocum doesn't manage to clinch there - Gardner circles away.
Gardner misses with a combination
enabling Yocum to counter with a crisp jab.
Yocum sizes up Gardner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Gardner misses.
Yocum lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Gardner is rocked!
Yocum cracks Gardner with a left hook right on the temple and Gardner goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Yocum lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Gardner is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Yocum!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Yocum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Gardner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gardner falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Mcpoop Stain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gardner is looking to stand up but Mcpoop Stain isn't so interested in that idea.
Mcpoop Stain wants to stand and escape but instead Gardner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mcpoop Stain working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gardner has passed into half guard!
Mcpoop Stain wants to control the action here but instead Gardner manages to pass to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcpoop Stain tries to control the position but Gardner now has his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Mcpoop Stain is trying to roll into a better position but Gardner has get a rear naked choke and Mcpoop Stain is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dustin Gardner!
A very excited looking Dustin Gardner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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