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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Gorbechav misses with a series of wild punches.
Gorbechav looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gorbechav throws a jab but it's blocked by Moses.
Gorbechav misses with a combination
#TD#
and Moses counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Moses lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Moses is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moses stalling. #T1##SUB#
Moses is trying to work for a kimura but Gorbechav is defending well.
Ground and pound from Moses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, if Moses 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moses lands a nice short elbow.
Moses is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Moses is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moses lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Moses is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gorbechav doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moses.
Moses 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.
Moses sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moses landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorbechav taking some punishment here, with Moses in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moses controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Moses dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gorbechav misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moses thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gorbechav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moses darts in looking for a takedown but Gorbechav gets double underhooks and turns Moses into the cage.
Gorbechav misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Gorbechav does no damage.
Donny Moses is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbechav stuffs the takedown.
Gorbechav is breathing heavily.#TD#
Moses shoots in and gets a takedown into Gorbechav's guard.
Gorbechav wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Moses manages to pass to side control. #T1##REVB#
Moses drops an elbow to the side of Gorbechav's head.
Moses scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Moses is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Moses takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Moses with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2##SUB#
Moses is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Moses is looking for a kimura but Gorbechav is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moses to get the leverage.
Gorbechav has hold of Moses's hands but Moses slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Moses wants to work for an arm triangle but Gorbechav is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moses is taking a breather. Gorbechav says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Moses slips a nice elbow through Gorbechav's hands, connecting with Gorbechav's forehead.
Moses is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Moses is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Moses is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gorbechav is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donny Moses!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Gorbechav throws a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Gibbs misses its target.
Gorbechav looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gorbechav lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Gibbs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gibbs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gorbechav with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gibbs 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.
Gibbs slips a nice elbow through Gorbechav's hands, connecting with Gorbechav's forehead.
Gibbs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gorbechav taking some punishment here, with Gibbs in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs is taking a breather. Gorbechav says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gibbs lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Still in half guard, Gibbs seems content to control.
Gorbechav is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibbs scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gibbs winds up and cracks Gorbechav with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gibbs winds up and cracks Gorbechav with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gorbechav has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rabid Reindeer Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gibbs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gorbechav is trying to escape back to his feet but Gibbs uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Gorbechav on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gibbs lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gorbechav down.
Gibbs in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gibbs takes a little break here. Gorbechav wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gibbs cracks Gorbechav with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
Gorbechav is letting Gibbs control him for a moment.
Gorbechav tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Gibbs fails to advance to Gorbechav's back.
Gibbs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gibbs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gorbechav for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Gibbs lands a heavy elbow.
Gibbs controlling from the full mount.
Gibbs lands with some strikes.
Gibbs fails to advance to Gorbechav's back.
Gibbs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gibbs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gibbs working the ground and pound effectively.
Gorbechav wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Gibbs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gibbs punishing his opponent with strikes.
The referee warns Gorbechav that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gorbechav takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gibbs controlling from mount.
Gibbs landing strikes from the mount and Gorbechav is in trouble!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibbs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gibbs unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornell Gibbs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Gibbs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gorbechav looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Gorbechav's face as Gibbs controls the position.
Gibbs working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gibbs taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbechav is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gibbs scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gorbechav to see if he's OK.
Gorbechav is breathing heavily.#T1#
Gorbechav taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gibbs 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 Gorbechav's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gibbs in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gibbs working the ground and pound.
Gorbechav wants to get back to his feet but Gibbs is dominant here and he's now got Gorbechav's back!
Gibbs connects with a big shot to the side of Gorbechav's head.
Gibbs throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gorbechav could be in trouble here!
Good control from Gibbs.
Gibbs throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Gorbechav!
#T2#
Gibbs connects with a big shot to the side of Gorbechav's head.
Gibbs is riding his opponent, not letting Gorbechav buck him off.
Gibbs is landing with strikes from the back.
Gibbs really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gorbechav.#T3#
Gibbs is landing with strikes from the back.
Gibbs controls the position.
Gorbechav is trying to remain composed but Gibbs is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Gibbs is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Gorbechav up.
Gorbechav covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
What can Gorbechav do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gorbechav grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Gibbs lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Gorbechav.
#T4#
Gibbs is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gibbs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gibbs loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Gorbechav hold on?
Gorbechav trying to control the hands but Gibbs won't let him.
Gibbs is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Gibbs gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Gibbs gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Gibbs apologises and we restart here on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Gibbs has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornell Gibbs dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Gibbs has managed to clinch.
Gibbs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gorbechav tries to circle away but Gibbs has him pinned against the cage.
Gibbs stalling in the clinch.
Gibbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorbechav can do to turn this around?
Gibbs slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Gibbs breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gibbs.
Gorbechav tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gibbs slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbechav takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gibbs is working Gorbechav over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Gibbs looks up at the clock and then as Gorbechav takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gibbs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cornell Gibbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gorbechav takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gibbs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Check out the look on Gibbs's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gorbechav is trying to work for a sweep but Gibbs has mounted him!
Gorbechav is trying to escape the mount but Gibbs keeps good control and instead manages to take Gorbechav's back.
Gibbs punches Gorbechav on the ear.
Gibbs scores with punches and elbows. #T2#
Gibbs controlling from the back.
Gibbs scores with punches from the back.
Gorbechav trying to control the position but Gibbs manages to sink in the hooks.
Gibbs is landing with strikes. Gorbechav can't take much more of this.
Gibbs keeps control of the position easily here as Gorbechav tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Gibbs scores with punches from the back.
Gibbs just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gibbs.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Gibbs. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gibbs scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Gibbs punches Gorbechav on the ear. #T4#
Gibbs just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Leon Gorbechav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gibbs lands strikes to the head.
Gibbs is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gibbs is working the ground and pound. Can Gorbechav escape?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good control from Gibbs.
Gibbs scores with punches to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cornell Gibbs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gibbs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cornell Gibbs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Gorbechav throws the kick towards the body but Wheeler avoids it.
Wheeler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Gorbechav moves into the clinch successfully.
Gorbechav is trying to break free.#BC#
Wheeler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Gorbechav looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wheeler!
Wheeler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Wheeler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wheeler works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorbechav is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Gorbechav got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wheeler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gorbechav has managed to get both his arms back between Wheeler's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Wheeler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wheeler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wheeler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wheeler misses with a head shot. Gorbechav uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wheeler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Wheeler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gorbechav looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Wheeler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gorbechav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wheeler 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.
Wheeler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gorbechav controls Wheeler momentarily but Wheeler frees himself.
Gorbechav looks winded!
Wheeler connects with a couple of short punches.
Wheeler controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Wheeler stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3##CL2#
Gorbechav clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Gorbechav gets control of Wheeler's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gorbechav will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gorbechav being controlled here, momentarily.
Wheeler could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gorbechav is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wheeler stays in close to Gorbechav's body and controls the position. #T4#
Wheeler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gorbechav utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gorbechav throws a head kick but Wheeler moves out of range.
Gorbechav tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorbechav misses with a shot to the body
and Wheeler counters with a nice body shot.
Gorbechav throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wheeler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wheeler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gorbechav misses with the combination.
Wheeler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brendon Wheeler will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Wheeler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Wheeler manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Gorbechav closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Wheeler to work.
#BC#
Wheeler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Gorbechav misses
and Wheeler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick by Gorbechav misses #TD#
and Wheeler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbechav taking some punishment here, with Wheeler in his half guard.
Gorbechav is breathing heavily.
Wheeler lands with a punch from half guard.
Wheeler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Gorbechav kicks off Wheeler and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorbechav misses with a straight right. #T1#
Wheeler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gorbechav attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Wheeler misses. #CL2#
Gorbechav closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Wheeler breaks the clinch.
Gorbechav misses with a looping right.
Gorbechav tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Wheeler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Wheeler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gorbechav on his heels. He'll look to pass Gorbechav's guard now, I'm sure.
Wheeler is standing up over Gorbechav. Gorbechav looks to escape but Wheeler dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Wheeler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Wheeler in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Wheeler decides to stand back up. Wheeler steps back and let's Gorbechav get back to his feet.
Wheeler throws a leg kick but Gorbechav checks it.
Wheeler throws a body punch but Gorbechav moves out of range. #TD2#
Gorbechav shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gorbechav was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gorbechav wants to stand but Wheeler is controlling his arm.
Wheeler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gorbechav off and has taken his back!
Wheeler controls the position.#T3#
Wheeler scores with punches and elbows.
Wheeler lands shots from the back.
Gorbechav covers up after that shot from Wheeler.
#SUB#
Wheeler has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Gorbechav is in real trouble here. Wheeler gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Gorbechav is tapping out! Wheeler wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brendon Wheeler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Mcfadden closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gorbechav to the mat! Gorbechav manages to get full guard.
Gorbechav is wriggling around but Mcfadden manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Mcfadden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gorbechav avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcfadden.
Mcfadden scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Mcfadden seems to be looking for submissions.
Mcfadden scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mcfadden 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#
Gorbechav is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcfadden.
Mcfadden could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gorbechav pushes Mcfadden off looking to stand but Mcfadden dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Mcfadden there. #T1#
Gorbechav is trying to stand back up but Mcfadden is controlling him
Mcfadden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gorbechav is trying to stand.
Mcfadden working over Gorbechav with some ground and pound. Gorbechav looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mcfadden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mcfadden wants to work for an arm triangle but Gorbechav is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Mcfadden is looking for a kimura but Gorbechav is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcfadden to get the leverage.
Mcfadden working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mcfadden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gorbechav defending well though. #SUB#
Mcfadden wants to work for an arm triangle but Gorbechav is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mcfadden prevents Gorbechav from standing back up.
#T2##SUB#
Mcfadden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gorbechav is just riding it out for now. Mcfadden eventually gives up the hold.
Gorbechav is trying to escape back to his feet but Mcfadden uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Gorbechav is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mcfadden is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Mcfadden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gorbechav, who protects the arm well.
Gorbechav wants to get back to his feet but Mcfadden drags him back down.#T3##SUB#
Mcfadden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gorbechav has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gorbechav can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Mcfadden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mcfadden prevents Gorbechav from escaping the position.
Mcfadden lands an elbow.
Gorbechav is pushing Mcfadden's head away, looking to escape. Mcfadden manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Mcfadden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gorbechav has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gorbechav tries to improve position but can't.
Mcfadden looks up at the clock and then as Gorbechav takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mcfadden smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mcfadden lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gorbechav down.
Mcfadden in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gorbechav is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mcfadden connects with a decent elbow. #ES2#
Gorbechav bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Gorbechav feints and as Mcfadden raises his hands in defense, Gorbechav changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gorbechav looks winded!
Gorbechav trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcfadden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcfadden is looking to stand up but Gorbechav isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Mcfadden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mcfadden shoots in but no luck this time.
Gorbechav throws a series of strikes that have Mcfadden backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jeremy Mcfadden has been cut.
Leon Gorbechav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcfadden takes a swing at Gorbechav's ribcage but misses.
Mcfadden avoids the head kick by Gorbechav.
Mcfadden was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gorbechav throws a sloppy head kick and Mcfadden moves out of range easily.
Mcfadden tries to counter by clinching up but Gorbechav breaks away and moves out of range.
Gorbechav throws the kick towards the body but Mcfadden avoids it.
Gorbechav misses with the combination.
Mcfadden wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gorbechav thuds his right hand into Mcfadden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mcfadden changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gorbechav looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
A control attempt from Gorbechav but he's now mounted!
Mcfadden landing shots from mount.
Gorbechav is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mcfadden in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gorbechav tries to improve his position but instead Mcfadden has taken his back! #SUB#
Mcfadden working for the choke.
Mcfadden lands strikes to the head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Mcfadden.
Gorbechav wants to get back to his feet.
Gorbechav trying to control the hands but Mcfadden breaks the grip.
Mcfadden lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Mcfadden lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2##SUB#
Mcfadden has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Mcfadden is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gorbechav has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Mcfadden has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gorbechav has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gorbechav is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorbechav is really stuck here.
Mcfadden lands strikes to the head.
Mcfadden scores with punches to the body. #T3##SUB#
Mcfadden is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gorbechav has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gorbechav trying to get back to his feet but Mcfadden is in full control for now.
Mcfadden is working the ground and pound. Can Gorbechav escape?#SUB#
Mcfadden looking to break Gorbechav's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gorbechav remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mcfadden will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Mcfadden is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gorbechav knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gorbechav for a finish.
Gorbechav trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mcfadden connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gorbechav to escape the position.
#T4#
Gorbechav tries to escape the position.
Gorbechav is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mcfadden is punishing Gorbechav with strikes - can he finish him?!
Jeremy Mcfadden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcfadden lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Gorbechav hold on?!
#SUB#
Mcfadden working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Gorbechav is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Mcfadden has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Gorbechav taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeremy Mcfadden!
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