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Event:
ABW 110 Huhrera - O'Byrne
Date: Mar 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Gazelle shoots in but Carballo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gazelle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carballo defends it nicely.
Gazelle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carballo but Carballo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Gazelle looks to move away, Carballo throws a big counter combo but Gazelle just gets out of the way.
Gustavo Carballo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Gazelle.
Gazelle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Carballo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carballo showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carballo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Gazelle trying to control but Carballo postures up.
Gazelle is looking to get back to full guard here but Carballo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gazelle trying his best to control but Carballo has mounted him.
Carballo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gazelle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carballo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Carballo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gazelle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carballo controlling his opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Carballo.
Gazelle is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carballo controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carballo 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#
Gazelle doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Carballo moves into the clinch.
Carballo misses with a knee strike.
Carballo jumps guard but Gazelle stands there with Carballo around his waist. Carballo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Gazelle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gazelle shoots in and drives through. Carballo sprawls well.
Gazelle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carballo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gustavo Carballo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Gazelle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gazelle or perhaps it was just good defense by Carballo, which made it look bad.
Carballo appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carballo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gazelle. #TD#
Carballo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carballo lands in his opponent's guard.
Gazelle is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Carballo dives into side control.
#T1##REVB#
Carballo slows the pace down.
Gazelle looking for a sweep but Carballo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Carballo controlling the pace for now. #T2##T3#
Gazelle tries to reverse the position but Carballo maintains control.
Carballo content just to control the position here.
Gazelle is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Carballo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gazelle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gazelle gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carballo dominated that second round.
That's time! Carballo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Gazelle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Gazelle looks to move away, Carballo throws a big counter combo but Gazelle just gets out of the way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gazelle.
Gazelle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carballo defends well and Gazelle ends up having to push Carballo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gustavo Carballo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Gazelle.#TD#
Carballo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gazelle's half guard.
Gazelle wants to stand back up but Carballo manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carballo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gazelle's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Carballo continues to hold on tight.
Gazelle tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Carballo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gazelle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carballo controlling the pace for now.
Gustavo Carballo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carballo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gustavo Carballo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Gazelle tries to reverse the position but Carballo maintains control.#SU#
Carballo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Gazelle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carballo as he jumps to the side.
Carballo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Gazelle gets caught napping as Carballo dives in and scores a takedown. Gazelle manages to retain guard.
Carballo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Gazelle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Carballo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gazelle.#T4#
Carballo controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Gazelle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carballo's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Carballo! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Gazelle has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gustavo Carballo!
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Event:
ABW 98 Verygood - Wawelski
Date: Jan 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Gazelle blocks a head kick by Brunatny.
Brunatny keeps Gazelle at a distance using the push kick.
Gazelle shoots in for a takedown but Brunatny shows good takedown defense.
Brunatny looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brunatny scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brunatny thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gazelle if he has to take too many more of those.
Gazelle is breathing heavily.
Brunatny throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Gazelle crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruno Brunatny!
After winning the bout, Bruno Brunatny thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
ABW 89 Murhaa - Tanaka
Date: Dec 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Killa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gazelle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Killa is looking to stand back up but Gazelle counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Killa. #REVR#
Killa is trying to stand back up but Gazelle is controlling him
#SUB2#
Gazelle has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Killa defend it? Gazelle steps over the head and cranks it - Killa is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gazelle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raymond Gazelle!
After the fight, Raymond Gazelle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 81
Date: Nov 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Opstad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gazelle to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Opstad kicks Gazelle off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Gazelle gets a double leg takedown into Opstad's guard.
Gazelle wants to control from the top but Opstad keeps moving.
Opstad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gazelle is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Opstad is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gazelle frees his head nicely. Oh but Opstad has switched to an armbar! Gazelle is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Leon Opstad!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 64
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Fujiwara sizes up Gazelle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gazelle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fujiwara defends it nicely.
Gazelle shoots in looking for a takedown but Fujiwara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gazelle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fujiwara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fujiwara scores with a jab. Gazelle acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Gazelle is rocked!
Fujiwara drops Gazelle with a straight right hand, right on the button! Fujiwara follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Fujiwara!
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Event:
ABW 48 Kieboom - Mouse
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1#
A lazy body kick from Gazelle #TD2#
and Dong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Dong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dong postures up.
Dong passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Dong is working for a submission of some sort.
Gazelle missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dong is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gazelle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dong pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Gazelle trying to control from the bottom.
Gazelle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dong.
Gazelle pushes Dong off looking to stand but Dong dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Dong in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gazelle tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dirty Dong!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 34
Date: Jun 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Gazelle tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gazelle is defending well.#BC2#
Gazelle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gazelle swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gazelle avoids it really well and circles away.
Gazelle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gazelle duly obliges.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Gazelle shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randle Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gazelle clinches with his opponent.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Gazelle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Gazelle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Gazelle back into the cage.#T1##TD2#
Gazelle pulls guard effortlessly.
Gazelle 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#
Gazelle controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Gazelle 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.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Gazelle slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Gazelle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson wants to control but Gazelle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson is pressing down on Gazelle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gazelle on the ground.#SU2#
Gazelle stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##TD2#
Gazelle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gazelle manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SU2#
Gazelle decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gazelle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Gazelle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gazelle shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Gazelle clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gazelle is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gazelle's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Gazelle successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Gazelle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gazelle wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Gazelle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Gazelle defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Gazelle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gazelle throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gazelle.
Gazelle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gazelle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gazelle duly obliges.
Gazelle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Randle Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gazelle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Gazelle sprawls well.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Gazelle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gazelle continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randle Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gazelle.
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!
Gazelle swinging wildly here.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Gazelle avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Gazelle gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Gazelle is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Gazelle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gazelle's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Jackson has his foot on Gazelle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gazelle works his way back into a safe position though.
Gazelle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gazelle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gazelle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gazelle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Gazelle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Randle Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Jackson has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Gazelle pulls guard.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that Gazelle has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gazelle has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gazelle lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
#T3#
Gazelle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Raymond Gazelle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is controlling Gazelle's posture.
Gazelle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gazelle wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gazelle is one step ahead there.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Gazelle trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gazelle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gazelle misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Gazelle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gazelle defends it nicely.#CL#
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Gazelle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randle Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gazelle - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gazelle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Gazelle has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jackson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Gazelle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Gazelle lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gazelle cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Gazelle is avoiding it.
Gazelle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gazelle off to one side.
Gazelle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Gazelle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gazelle continues to drive forward.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gazelle.#CL2#
Gazelle moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Gazelle breaks the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gazelle as he avoids it easily.
Gazelle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Gazelle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Gazelle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackson wants to stand back up but Gazelle manages to pass into side control.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gazelle presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gazelle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB2#
Jackson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gazelle. #SUB2#
Gazelle is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jackson is surviving well by controlling Gazelle's body position as best he can. #T3#
Gazelle controlling from mount.
Gazelle lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gazelle tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gazelle is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Raymond Gazelle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Gazelle stalling.
Randle Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Gazelle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gazelle 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Gazelle!
Raymond Gazelle bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
ABW Title Tour. QF 135 & 185
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Mcgruff misses.
Mcgruff lands a body shot.
Gazelle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcgruff. That did some damage!
A shot to the liver by Mcgruff. Beautiful body shot.
Mcgruff has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackstar Striking Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Mcgruff looks to land a combination. Gazelle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mcgruff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gazelle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#
Gazelle is rocked!
Mcgruff Throws a clean left jab. Mcgruff Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Gazelle's chin! Gazelle crumbles to the ground and Mcgruff follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Mcgruff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fist Mcgruff!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Fist Mcgruff waved his t-shirt featuring //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 9
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Gazelle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shibakov's hands.#CUT2#
It looks like Yurochka Shibakov has been cut.#TD#
Shibakov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gazelle is trying to stand back up but Shibakov is controlling him
Gazelle is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Shibakov wants to work for an arm triangle but Gazelle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Shibakov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Shibakov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibakov prevents Gazelle from improving his position.#T1#
Gazelle has hold of Shibakov's hands but Shibakov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SU#
Shibakov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Gazelle closes the distance and clinches.
Gazelle is trying to break free.
Gazelle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gazelle has had enough of the clinch but Shibakov keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Shibakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gazelle scores with a head kick. Shibakov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gazelle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shibakov swivels and escapes.
Gazelle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
No luck for Gazelle with that takedown attempt.
Gazelle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shibakov tries to avoid it but Gazelle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shibakov to the ground. Shibakov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yurochka Shibakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Gazelle.
Gazelle shoots for a double leg takedown but Shibakov sprawls well. He's pushed Gazelle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gazelle moves out of range as Shibakov throws a body kick.
Gazelle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shibakov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Shibakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shibakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gazelle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shibakov scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Gazelle wants to improve his position but instead Shibakov has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Shibakov is trying to work for a kimura but Gazelle is defending well.
Gazelle wants to control but Shibakov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gazelle is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shibakov is staying active.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shibakov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gazelle wants to control but Shibakov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shibakov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shibakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gazelle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gazelle gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gazelle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yurochka Shibakov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yurochka Shibakov's cut.
That's time! Shibakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Shibakov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gazelle sprawls well initially but Shibakov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gazelle is trying to get back to full guard.
Shibakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gazelle can do to turn this around?
Shibakov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shibakov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Shibakov decides to stand up. #KD#
Shibakov drops Gazelle with a beautiful combination! Gazelle stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shibakov is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Gazelle is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Gazelle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Shibakov kicks off Gazelle and gets to his feet.
Gazelle is still on wobbly legs! Can Shibakov finish him?
Shibakov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gazelle enables Shibakov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gazelle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Gazelle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shibakov passes into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Shibakov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gazelle is looking to control Shibakov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gazelle avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shibakov connects with a nice short shot to Gazelle's temple.
Shibakov winds up and cracks Gazelle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shibakov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shibakov lands strikes from half guard.
Shibakov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gazelle seems to have recovered his senses.
Shibakov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Gazelle is trying to stand.
Shibakov prevents Gazelle from getting the reversal.
Shibakov fails to take his opponent's back.
Shibakov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shibakov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shibakov moves to back control.
Gazelle is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Gazelle is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Shibakov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gazelle turns into Shibakov and is now in his guard.
Shibakov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gazelle manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gazelle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shibakov is one step ahead there. #T4#
Shibakov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shibakov advances position into side control!#SUB#
Shibakov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Shibakov swings around for an armbar but Gazelle sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shibakov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yurochka Shibakov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yurochka Shibakov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Shibakov moves into the clinch.
Gazelle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gazelle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shibakov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gazelle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shibakov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gazelle manages to circle out of the way.
Gazelle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shibakov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Shibakov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gazelle was covering up waiting for the punch and Shibakov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shibakov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazelle wants to improve his position but instead Shibakov has moved into half guard.
Shibakov drops an elbow to the side of Gazelle's head. #T1#
Gazelle trying to control here.
Shibakov is controlling the pace.
Gazelle is looking for a sweep. Shibakov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shibakov controlling the action here.
Shibakov prevents Gazelle from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shibakov is looking to advance position but Gazelle won't allow it. #SUB#
Shibakov is working for a kimura but Gazelle is defending it quite comfortably.
Shibakov trying to control the pace.
Yurochka Shibakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gazelle looks to land a body kick but Shibakov moved away.
Shibakov feinted with a counter takedown.
Gazelle tries to bum rush Shibakov with a series of wild strikes but Shibakov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gazelle moves in looking to clinch but Shibakov pushes him off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shibakov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gazelle - the referee stops the clock and Shibakov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gazelle. Shibakov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gazelle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shibakov defends well and Gazelle ends up having to push Shibakov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Gazelle fails to land the takedown.
Yurochka Shibakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Gazelle.
Gazelle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shibakov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gazelle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shibakov circles away quickly and effectively.
Gazelle moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Shibakov drives through and clinches with Gazelle against the cage.
Gazelle wants to get back to striking at distance but Shibakov won't allow it.
#TD#
Shibakov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gazelle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shibakov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gazelle wants to improve his position but Shibakov is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gazelle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shibakov scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yurochka Shibakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shibakov 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yurochka Shibakov!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 739 Round 1
Date: Mar 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Van Dusten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Dusten scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from Gazelle misses.
Van Dusten throws a leg kick but Gazelle checks it.
Gazelle wants to clinch.#TD#
Gazelle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Van Dusten to the ground. Gazelle is now in Van Dusten's guard.#SUB2#
Van Dusten is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gazelle defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Dusten is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Dusten in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Dusten landing with the ground and pound.
Gazelle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Van Dusten working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Dusten scoring with some ground and pound.
Van Dusten has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gazelle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gazelle looking for a sweep. Not yet Gazelle, not yet.
Gazelle is trying to keep Van Dusten in close.
Gazelle controlling the position.
Van Dusten throwing strikes but missing.
Gazelle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Dusten.
Van Dusten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Dusten stopping the sweep attempt from Gazelle.
Gazelle controls Van Dusten momentarily but Van Dusten frees himself.
Van Dusten throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Gazelle is trying to control the position but Van Dusten postures up.
Van Dusten postures up in Gazelle's guard and throws a big left but Gazelle blocks it. #SUB#
Gazelle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Dusten distracts Gazelle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Van Dusten is looking to work some ground and pound but Gazelle has wrist control.#SUB#
Gazelle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Dusten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Dusten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gazelle is breathing heavily.
Gazelle has momentary wrist control but Van Dusten slips an elbow through the middle.
Van Dusten is working Gazelle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Van Dusten throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gazelle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Dusten is one step ahead there.
Van Dusten with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Van Dusten distracts Gazelle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gazelle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Dusten postures up and lands a big shot to Gazelle's brow.
Van Dusten throws a big elbow that misses.
Gazelle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gazelle controls Van Dusten momentarily but Van Dusten frees himself.
Van Dusten stands up over Gazelle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Van Dusten throwing strikes but missing.
Van Dusten with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Dusten with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gazelle wants to stand and escape but Van Dusten is having none of it.
Van Dusten postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Van Dusten postures up.
Van Dusten should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T4#
Van Dusten makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Van Dusten tries to free his leg and advance position but Gazelle is retaining full guard.
Van Dusten won't allow Gazelle to sweep him here.
Gazelle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gazelle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Dusten.
Gazelle working a defensive guard here.
Van Dusten throwing strikes from guard but Gazelle blocks nicely.
Gazelle is trying to keep Van Dusten in close.
Gazelle is really struggling to control Van Dusten but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Van Dusten landing with the ground and pound.
Van Dusten chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frijdrich Van Dusten dominated that round.
That's time! Gazelle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Van Dusten lands with a kick to the ribs.
Van Dusten throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gazelle or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Dusten, which made it look bad.
Gazelle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Dusten but Van Dusten pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Dusten throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Gazelle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gazelle.
Gazelle wants to control from the top but Van Dusten keeps moving. #SUB2#
Van Dusten had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gazelle defends it easily.
Van Dusten is striking but Gazelle is not phased and passes to half guard.
Van Dusten flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gazelle blocks the strikes from Van Dusten.
Van Dusten misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Frijdrich Van Dusten has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Van Dusten missing with punches from the bottom.
Van Dusten throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Van Dusten is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gazelle pulls his head out easily.
Van Dusten is breathing heavily.
Van Dusten missing with punches from the bottom.
Gazelle trying to pass the guard but Van Dusten defending well.
Gazelle working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Van Dusten looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Van Dusten is looking for a sweep. Gazelle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gazelle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Van Dusten flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Gazelle 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#
Gazelle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Van Dusten is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gazelle pulls his head out easily.
Gazelle trying to control the action but Van Dusten is working from the bottom.
Van Dusten moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Van Dusten throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gazelle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Dusten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gazelle distracts Van Dusten with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gazelle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Van Dusten looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van Dusten keeping moving, preventing Gazelle from controlling successfully.
Gazelle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Dusten on the ground.
Gazelle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Van Dusten keeping moving, preventing Gazelle from controlling successfully. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Gazelle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Dusten has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gazelle has managed to get both his arms back between Van Dusten's legs - danger averted.
Gazelle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Van Dusten has his foot on Gazelle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gazelle works his way back into a safe position though.
Van Dusten keeping full guard, as Gazelle tries to pass.
Gazelle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gazelle working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Van Dusten looking for a guillotine here but Gazelle defends easily.
Gazelle wants to stand but Van Dusten is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frijdrich Van Dusten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Van Dusten misses. #CL#
Gazelle has managed to clinch.
Van Dusten is trying to pull guard but Gazelle has him pressed against the cage.
Van Dusten is working for takedown but Gazelle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Van Dusten has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gazelle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raymond Gazelle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frijdrich Van Dusten.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gazelle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Van Dusten is trying to pull guard but Gazelle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Van Dusten is trying to pull guard but Gazelle has him pressed against the cage.
Van Dusten drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Dusten looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gazelle pulls Van Dusten into guard.
Van Dusten prevents Gazelle from getting back to his feet.
Van Dusten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Dusten landing with the ground and pound. #ES#
Gazelle kicks Van Dusten off and gets to his feet. #T1##TD#
Gazelle scores with a takedown into Van Dusten's guard.
Van Dusten keeping full guard, as Gazelle tries to pass.
Van Dusten keeping moving, preventing Gazelle from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Van Dusten looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gazelle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Dusten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Dusten wants to sweep here but Gazelle controlling him for the moment.
Van Dusten keeping moving, preventing Gazelle from controlling successfully.
Van Dusten striking off his back but it's not causing Gazelle any problems. #T2#
Gazelle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Van Dusten escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gazelle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gazelle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Dusten's head.
Van Dusten keeping moving, preventing Gazelle from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gazelle's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Van Dusten has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gazelle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Dusten keeping moving, preventing Gazelle from controlling successfully. #T3##SU#
Gazelle stands up from Van Dusten's guard - Gazelle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gazelle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Dusten sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gazelle sets himself, and Van Dusten steps forward looking for the clinch! Gazelle avoids it this time.
Gazelle tries to clinch up.
Gazelle avoids the head kick by Van Dusten.
Van Dusten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frijdrich Van Dusten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Gazelle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Van Dusten looks to move to half guard but instead Gazelle has passed into mount! Damn!
Van Dusten taking shots to the head.
Van Dusten looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T4#
Van Dusten is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Gazelle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Van Dusten is defending well though. Gazelle let's go of the attempt for now.
Gazelle is hanging on to Van Dusten's back as he tries to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gazelle controlling well, preventing Van Dusten from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Gazelle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Dusten has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Frijdrich Van Dusten!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Frijdrich Van Dusten!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Frijdrich Van Dusten!
Frijdrich Van Dusten wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Frijdrich Van Dusten misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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