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Event:
Laloosh vs Oggleberry - Pip
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Gashi walks into a jab.
Gashi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tiv defends well and Gashi ends up having to push Tiv into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gashi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tiv.#CUT2#
It looks like Enver Gashi has been cut.#TD#
Gashi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tiv tries to escape but Gashi is in control.
Gashi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Gashi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tiv, who protects the arm well.
Tiv is pushing Gashi's head away, looking to escape. Gashi manages to hold on to the position though.
Tiv 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Gashi is trying to get an arm triangle but Tiv is defending well.
Gashi is looking to take a break and control but Tiv is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tiv wants to get back to his feet but Gashi drags him back down.#ES2#
Tiv throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tiv defends it nicely.#T1#
Gashi throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
Tiv drops Gashi with a left right combo! Tiv follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#
Gashi is rocked!
Tiv working the ground and pound.
Oh Gashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gashi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Gashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tiv pulls his head out easily.
Gashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Tiv landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#
Enver Gashi's cut is getting worse.
Tiv lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Gashi! More strikes land and this one is all over! Tiv jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laxa Tiv!
Laxa Tiv is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
Logan vs Batts
Date: May 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Gashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gashi.
Annunziata lands a jab to Gashi's midsection.
Annunziata lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Enver Gashi has been cut.
Gashi misses with a takedown attempt
and Annunziata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enver Gashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Annunziata sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gashi somewhat.
It seemed like Annunziata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Annunziata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Annunziata bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gashi's head backwards.
Good shot there by Annunziata.#T1#
Gashi misses with a takedown attempt
and Annunziata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Gashi is rocked!#CUT2#
Enver Gashi's cut is getting worse.
Annunziata works the jab nicely.
Oh Gashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gashi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gashi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gashi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Annunziata counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gashi! Annunziata lets Gashi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Annunziata lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gashi ducks right into an uppercut from Annunziata.
Annunziata cracks Gashi on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Gashi falls backwards against the ropes. Annunziata follows up with more strikes that drop Gashi to his knees. Annunziata keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Gashi! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciro Annunziata!
Ciro Annunziata is the new featherweight champion!
Ciro Annunziata was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
AnC 8: Gashi vs. Tophat
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Tophat with a hook.
Tophat cracks Gashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tophat has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gashi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tophat throws a combination. Gashi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Tophat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Tophat stands up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gashi or perhaps it was just good defense by Tophat, which made it look bad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tophat scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#
It looks like Enver Gashi has been cut.
Enver Gashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tophat thuds a left hand into Gashi's body.
Tophat connects with a high kick.
Tophat stuns Gashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Tophat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gashi's half guard.#ES#
Gashi kicks Tophat off and gets back to his feet.
Gashi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gashi is breathing heavily.
Tophat lands a nice shot to the body.
Tophat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Tophat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tophat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gashi.#TD2#
Tophat dives in and scores a takedown into Gashi's guard.
Tophat chips away with some ground and pound.
Tophat postures up in Gashi's guard and throws a big left but Gashi blocks it.
Tophat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tophat wants to get up but he can't break Gashi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Gashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tophat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tophat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gashi keeping moving, preventing Tophat from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Tophat gets to his feet - Gashi follows without any prompting. #T2##TD2#
Tophat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gashi is trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tophat controls the position.
Gashi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tophat.
Gashi can't do much from the bottom here.
Tophat is working Gashi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tophat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gashi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gashi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tophat trying to control the position but Gashi is working away. #T3#
Gashi is looking for a sweep.
Tophat tries to move to mount but Gashi blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Tophat decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Tophat there.
Tophat lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
Tophat feints and as Gashi raises his hands in defense, Tophat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Tophat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Gashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Tophat wants to control from the top but Gashi keeps moving.
Tophat wants to pass the guard but Gashi is keeping the position.#SU2#
Gashi is working an open guard so Tophat takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tophat. #TD#
Gashi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Tophat makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tophat pushes Gashi away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tophat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tophat. Tophat obviously looking to wear him down.
Tophat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gashi's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Tophat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enver Gashi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tophat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tophat throws a head kick but Gashi moves out of range.
Tophat stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Tophat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tophat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tophat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gashi is trying to control Tophat's posture but Tophat avoids it.
Tophat lands a few punches from side control.
Gashi is trying to buck Tophat off.#SUB2#
Tophat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tophat trying to control the position but Gashi is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Tophat cracks Gashi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gashi is not content to let Tophat control the position.
Tophat tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gashi's legs.
Gashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gashi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Tophat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gashi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tophat has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tophat wants to control but Gashi is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tophat working away.#SU2#
Tophat stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Joey Tophat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Tophat coming out on top.
Gashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Tophat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tophat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tophat wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enver Gashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD2#
Tophat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gashi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Tophat trying to control the position but Gashi is working away.
Tophat controlling the position.
Tophat trying to control the position but Gashi is working away.
Tophat is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tophat prevents Gashi from escaping the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joey Tophat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tophat working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU2#
Tophat decides to stand back up.
Tophat lands a head shot.#TD#
Gashi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tophat is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tophat works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Gashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tophat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Tophat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enver Gashi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Gashi misses with a takedown attempt
and Tophat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tophat lands a jab-cross combination.
Tophat scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tophat scores with a leg kick.
Gashi looks for a takedown but Tophat sprawls well.
Tophat throws a nice head kick!
Tophat scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!#TD#
Tophat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gashi postures up in Tophat's guard and throws a big left but Tophat blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gashi throws an elbow that misses. Tophat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gashi's guard. Nice move by Tophat!#REVB##SUB#
Gashi looking for a guillotine here but Tophat defends easily.
Tophat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Tophat trying to control the position from guard on top but Gashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tophat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gashi wants to control but Tophat postures up.
Tophat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gashi keeps working. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gashi struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Tophat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gashi, who protects the arm well.
Tophat trying to control the position but Gashi is working away. #SU2#
Tophat decides to stand back up. Tophat steps back and let's Gashi get back to his feet.
Gashi slips a jab and a cross from Tophat.
Gashi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tophat circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enver Gashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Tophat digs a good hook to Gashi's body.
#TD#
Gashi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tophat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gashi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tophat's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Gashi is working an open guard so Tophat takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tophat swinging wildly here.
Tophat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gashi rather than just go for the knockout.
Tophat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Tophat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tophat.
Gashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tophat is fending him off so far but Gashi persists. Nope, Tophat circles away and we're back to standing.
Gashi darts in looking for a takedown but Tophat gets double underhooks and turns Gashi into the cage.
Tophat is looking for the big counter here.
Tophat stuffs the takedown attempt from Gashi. Gashi gets slowly back to his feet. #T4##TD2#
Tophat dives in and scores a takedown into Gashi's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gashi is trying to keep Tophat in close.
#SUB#
Gashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tophat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tophat defends well.
Tophat wants to control from the top but Gashi keeps moving.
Tophat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Tophat really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enver Gashi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Tophat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gashi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tophat as he jumps to the side.
Tophat cracks Gashi with a good jab.
Gashi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tophat works over Gashi's head and body with a nice combination.
Tophat throws a nice looking combination but Gashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tophat lands a really nice looking cross but Gashi seems unphased.
Joey Tophat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Tophat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gashi did well to prevent Tophat getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tophat trying to control from half guard but Gashi is working away. #SUB2#
Tophat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gashi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gashi.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1##SUB#
Gashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tophat tries to free his leg and advance position but Gashi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Tophat is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gashi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tophat is looking to defend but Gashi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tophat! Gashi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tophat taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Enver Gashi!
Enver Gashi is the new featherweight champion!
Enver Gashi very nearly forgot to thank Annihilation Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
AnC 4: Majauska vs. Stalker
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Gashi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wali as he avoids it easily.
Wali looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gashi fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enver Gashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wali moves out of range of the strikes.
Gashi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wali pinned against the cage. Wali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been told by Gashi's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym ($600/Week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Wali gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gashi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gashi controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gashi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Gashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gashi'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.
Gashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wali being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Gashi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gashi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Gashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Wali has wrist control.
Gashi controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Gashi shoots in but Wali avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Gashi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gashi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wali told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gashi landing some decent shots from guard.
Gashi 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.
Gashi 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.
Gashi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wali for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Gashi connects with a couple of short punches.
Wali being controlled here, momentarily.
Further stalling from Gashi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enver Gashi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Gashi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wali!
Gashi staying calm.
Gashi scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gashi working the head and body with strikes.
Gashi cracks Wali with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wali is letting Gashi control him for a moment.
Wali is breathing heavily.#T1#
Gashi is putting a hurting on Wali here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wali is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gashi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gashi takes a little break here. Wali wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Enver Gashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gashi working the body and head with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gashi landing a few strikes. #ROC#
Wali is rocked!#T2#
Gashi controls the position from side control.
Wali is still in real trouble! Can Gashi finish him?#SUB#
Gashi tries for a kimura but Wali is defending well.
Gashi working away.
Wali seems to have recovered his senses.
Gashi takes a little break here. Wali wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3##SUB#
Gashi is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Wali looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gashi gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Wali is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gashi lets go of the hold and Wali can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enver Gashi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Enver Gashi thanked Annihilation Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Gato Wali was interviewed post fight and said 'Not over yet. We are coming back better than today.'.
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Event:
Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.2
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Gashi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Gashi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiv wants to get back to his feet.
Gashi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gashi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tiv pushes Gashi off looking to stand but Gashi dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Gashi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tiv is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Enver Gashi!
Enver Gashi got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Gashi dives in and grabs Vovchanchyn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vovchanchyn pushes down on Gashi's head and hops out.#TD#
Gashi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vovchanchyn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gashi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Vovchanchyn can't escape the position.
#SU#
Gashi get's back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn stuffs the takedown attempt from Gashi. Gashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gashi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vovchanchyn defends well and Gashi ends up having to push Vovchanchyn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn wants to counter the offense by Gashi and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enver Gashi. 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.
Vovchanchyn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Gashi shoots in and gets a takedown into Vovchanchyn's guard.#T1##SUB#
Gashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vovchanchyn is trying to control the position but Gashi postures up.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Gashi passes easily into half guard.
Vovchanchyn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gashi. #SUB#
Gashi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vovchanchyn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gashi is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Vovchanchyn makes his way to full guard, as Gashi worked for a kimura.
#SUB#
Gashi drops back looking for a leg! Vovchanchyn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vovchanchyn manages to kick Gashi off! Gashi jumps back into Vovchanchyn's guard. #T2#
Gashi trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vovchanchyn working for a triangle but Gashi defends it easily.
Gashi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vovchanchyn wants to sweep here but Gashi controlling him for the moment.
Gashi throwing strikes but missing.
Vovchanchyn trying to keep a closed guard but Gashi is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SUB#
Gashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vovchanchyn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position.
Gashi postures up in Vovchanchyn's guard and throws a big left but Vovchanchyn blocks it. #SUB#
Gashi has gone for a leg lock! Vovchanchyn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gashi's guard.#REVB#
Gashi 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#
Vovchanchyn is posturing up here but Gashi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Vovchanchyn tries to roll out but it's too tight and Vovchanchyn has to tap! Slick submission there by Gashi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enver Gashi!
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