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Event:
SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Hisashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Hisashi lands but Gerber takes it in his stride.
Hisashi staying out of range there.
Gerber misses with a body shot.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses.
Gerber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice takedown defense from Hisashi. No joy for Gerber on that attempt.
Gerber misses with a hook.
Gerber backing away here, and Hisashi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gerber takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hisashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#KD#
Gerber lands a big head kick that sends Hisashi tumbling to the mat! Gerber takes a step backwards and waves Hisashi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gerber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hisashi, as that shot connected.
Hisashi walks into a left hand. #ROC#Hisashi is rocked!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hisashi.
Gerber appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hisashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Gerber finish him?
Hisashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hisashi seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Gerber tries a low kick but Hisashi avoids it.
Gerber throws a combination that misses
and Hisashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hisashi with a hook.
Gerber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hisashi! But no joy.
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi.
Hisashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hisashi.
Hisashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hisashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hisashi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gerber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hisashi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gerber's head.
A swing and a miss from Hisashi.
Gerber walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hisashi with a nice calf kick.
Hisashi swings widly with a right hand
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerber looks to land a right hand but Hisashi moved out of range.#T2#
Gerber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hisashi.
Hisashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hisashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hisashi throws a body kick that misses.
Hisashi avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Gerber is out of range.
Gerber moves out of range of the body kick from Hisashi.
Gerber connects with the punch.
Hisashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Hisashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gerber swings for the body but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi cracks Gerber with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hisashi cracks Gerber with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hisashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gerber.
Gerber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Gerber throws a poor cross that misses
and Hisashi counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hisashi.
Hisashi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gerber had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hisashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hisashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hisashi throws a hook but Gerber avoids it easily.
Hisashi swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber throws a series of punches but Hisashi moves out of range.
Gerber misses the shot to the body.
Gerber bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A shot to the liver by Hisashi. Beautiful body shot.
Hisashi misses with a low kick.
Gerber on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hisashi scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hisashi feints and then cracks Gerber's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gerber down.
Hisashi thuds a left hand into Gerber's body.#T4#
Gerber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hisashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gerber rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hisashi counters with a straight right hand.
Hisashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gerber throwing a counter right hand but Hisashi manages to avoid it.
Gerber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gerber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hisashi throws a nice head kick!
Hisashi checks a leg kick.
Gerber throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gerber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Gerber. That snapped Hisashi's head back.
Hisashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Gerber tries to keep at a distance but Hisashi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hisashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Gerber.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gerber takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hisashi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gerber eats them both and turns towards Hisashi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gerber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hisashi counters with a body kick.
Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Gerber is out of range.
No joy there for Gerber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hisashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Gerber is rocked!
Hisashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gerber. Gerber obviously looking to wear him down.
Gerber throws out a leg kick but Hisashi moves out of range and Gerber only half commits.
Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gerber.
Gerber throws a looping overhand right but Hisashi ducks down to avoid it.
Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hisashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gerber takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Gerber misses its intended target.
Hisashi misses with a body kick.
Hisashi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hisashi scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Gerber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Gerber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses.
Gerber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hisashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Gerber takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gerber misses with a hook
and Hisashi counters with a left right combination that sends Gerber crashing to the mat - Hisashi wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Gerber out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akahoshi Hisashi! |
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Event:
SMASH: Jones vs Boma
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Gerber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oquendo cracks Gerber with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oquendo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gerber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Gerber throws an off balance right hand
and Oquendo counters with a nice uppercut.
Gerber loads up on a big right hand but Oquendo slips the punch.
Gerber throws a low kick, looking for Oquendo's leg but Oquendo calmly moves out of range.
Gerber misses the jab.
Oquendo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Gerber gets a double leg takedown into Oquendo's guard.
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!
Gerber throws a strike but Oquendo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Gerber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oquendo is aware though and is defending well.
Oquendo wanted to stand there but Gerber had control of the position.
Oquendo stopping the sweep attempt from Gerber.#T1#
Gerber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gerber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oquendo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oquendo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gerber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oquendo defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oquendo postures up.
Oquendo wants to get up but he can't break Gerber's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Gerber is working an open guard so Oquendo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gerber moves forwards but Oquendo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gerber misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Oquendo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oquendo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gerber lands a jab to Oquendo's midsection.
Gerber takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gerber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gerber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Gerber's corner calls for a 1-2. Gerber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oquendo takes one to the chin there.
Gerber with a nice calf kick.
Gerber throws a leg kick
and Oquendo counters with a straight right hand.
Oquendo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oquendo throws a hook but Gerber blocks it.
Oquendo throws an off balance right hand
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand.
Oquendo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oquendo misses with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Gerber misses
and Oquendo counters with a right hand to the body.
Oquendo lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerber throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oquendo counters with a stiff right hand.
Oquendo connects with a stiff jab that staggers Gerber - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cuervo Oquendo!
Cuervo Oquendo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
SMASH: Romero vs Jones
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee misses with a hook. Gerber ducked under it nicely.
Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ice Cream Parlour in the buildup to the fight.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gerber scores with a push kick.
Lee tries to work over Gerber's front leg with a kick but Gerber checks it.
Gerber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gerber has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gerber throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gerber if he has to take too many more of those.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gerber throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Gerber only half commits.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gerber with a jab.
Gerber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Gerber throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Gerber off balance momentarily.
Lee lands a nice hook to Gerber's body. Gerber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gerber walks into a straight right hand from Lee.#T1#
Lee takes a swing at Gerber's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Gerber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gerber throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
It appears Lee was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gerber tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
Gerber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee thuds a left hand into Gerber's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gerber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab from Gerber.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee throws a push kick but Gerber slaps the foot to one side.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Gerber down.
Gerber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gerber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee throws a jab when Gerber was well out of range.#T2#
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!
Gerber loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gerber.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
Gerber keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Gerber on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee checks a low kick from Gerber.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gerber doesn't seem phased though.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gerber.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gerber.
Gerber with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gerber feints a counter leg kick.
Gerber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gerber tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
Lee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gerber doesn't seem bothered though.
Gerber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
#T3#
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gerber doesn't seem phased though.
Gerber looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gerber's head.
Lee throws a low kick but Gerber avoids it.
Lee keeps Gerber at a distance using the push kick.
Gerber fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Lee clinches.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gerber has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Gerber avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Gerber.
Gerber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Gerber avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Gerber controls his hands.
Gerber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gerber managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Gerber misses with a body punch.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gerber has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gerber is defending well for now.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gerber avoids it.
Gerber has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jimmy Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romulus Gerber.
Gerber managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Gerber back into the cage.
Gerber scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Gerber trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gerber into the cage.
Lee tries to work over Gerber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gerber tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Gerber avoids the damage to the body.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gerber's elbow.
Gerber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee landing knees to the head.
Gerber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jimmy Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Gerber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gerber managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Gerber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gerber jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Gerber gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gerber doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lee slips under a jab.
Gerber throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gerber.
Gerber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gerber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Gerber.
Lee thuds a left hand into Gerber's body.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gerber takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Gerber walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Gerber drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Gerber.
Gerber lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gerber throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lee jabs Gerber to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gerber misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Gerber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gerber is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gerber.
Jimmy Lee is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
A low kick from Gerber is predictable there
and Gerber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gerber's sensitive parts.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Gerber seems unphased.
Gerber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gerber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee slips under a jab from Gerber.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee with a jab.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee throws a head kick but Gerber moves out of range.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Gerber throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Gerber feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee cracks Gerber with an open hand slap.
Gerber has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lee.#T4#
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gerber doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gerber can do to turn this around?
Gerber attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gerber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gerber looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
As Gerber backs away, Lee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gerber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gerber throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Lee lands.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gerber.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice jab there from Gerber.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Lee dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Gerber throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Gerber's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Gerber throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gerber fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Gerber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee slips a jab from Gerber.
Gerber takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gerber misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Gerber should have avoided that one.
Gerber loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Gerber's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gerber scrambles back to his feet.
Lee with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Gerber missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gerber.
A quick step to the side and Lee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gerber. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gerber.
Lee punishes Gerber's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee feints and then cracks Gerber's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gerber down.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Gerber misses
and Lee counters with an outside leg kick.
Gerber throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Gerber scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Gerber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Gerber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Gerber's head.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lee scores with a hook.
Gerber throws a body kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gerber in his tracks.
Gerber has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gerber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Gerber throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gerber.
Gerber fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Gerber walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Gerber needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Lee thows a body kick. Gerber tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Gerber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gerber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Gerber tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Gerber's ribs.
Gerber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gerber bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gerber throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
It appears Lee was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Lee connects with a high kick.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Gerber.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gerber.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gerber at a distance.
#T4#
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gerber looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Gerber loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.#CL#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Gerber.
Knees to the body from Lee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gerber.
Lee keeps control of Gerber as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Gerber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerber looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Lee!
Jimmy Lee opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
SMASH: Prescott vs Thai
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gerber is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gerber misses the jab.
Lawrence wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gerber walks into a straight right hand from Lawrence.
Nice sprawl there from Gerber as Lawrence shoots in.
Lawrence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawrence shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Malachi Lawrence has been cut.
Lawrence shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gerber pinned against the cage. Gerber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence checks a leg kick nicely.
Lawrence swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Lawrence has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lawrence throws a lazy head kick
letting Gerber counter with a right hand. #TD#
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence working some strikes from top position.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence pushing down on Gerber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerber keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Gerber keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lawrence working the head and body with strikes.
Lawrence missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lawrence looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gerber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gerber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lawrence lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lawrence takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3##SUB2#
Lawrence throws a strike but Gerber manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Lawrence tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Romulus Gerber!
Our winner, Romulus Gerber, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Malachi Lawrence spoke after the fight, saying 'The Hood Hit Harder Than You'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dankovic vs Barrels
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Walton.
Gerber misses with a head kick.
Walton looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Walton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Walton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Walton wants to clinch up but Gerber keeps it at a distance.
Walton misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Walton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gerber doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Walton.
Gerber unleashes a big counter combination but Walton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gerber cracks Walton with an open hand slap.
Walton lands with a shot to the body.
Walton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Walton lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Walton has Gerber up against the cage in a clinch.
Walton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2#
Walton has Gerber pushed against the cage.
Gerber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Gerber manages to break the clinch.
Walton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gerber has time to react.
A lazy body kick from Walton
and Walton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Benjamin Walton has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Gerber responds with a good body kick, but Walton manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Walton lands an overhand right.
Gerber slips under a jab from Walton.
Gerber is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Walton cracks a nice hook into Gerber's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Walton.
Gerber blocks a head kick by Walton.
Gerber looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Walton lands with a good body shot.
Walton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gerber steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Walton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Walton throws a hook to the side of Gerber's head but Gerber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gerber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gerber shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walton wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Walton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Walton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Walton throws a shot from downtown. Gerber moves away and avoids it.
Gerber throws a head kick but Walton moves out of range.
Walton feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Walton lands a head kick!
Walton scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Gerber misses
and Walton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Walton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Gerber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walton.
Gerber is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Walton clinches.
Walton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gerber can do to turn this around?
Walton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
Walton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walton has a couple of punches blocked by Gerber.
Walton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Gerber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Walton darts in and clinches Gerber up against the cage.#T2#
Gerber creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Walton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Walton fails to land.
Walton throws a head punch that misses.
Gerber is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Walton avoids the elbow strike from Gerber, against the cage.
Walton stalling the fight.
Gerber stalling.
Walton throws a punch but it's blocked by Gerber. #T3#
Walton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gerber pushes Walton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Walton.
Walton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walton swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Walton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Walton misses with some punches.
Gerber letting Walton take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Walton fails to land. #T4#
Walton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Walton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walton gets through Gerber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walton letting Gerber take a breather here.
Gerber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gerber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walton's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Walton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Walton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Walton.
Gerber is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gerber looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Walton lands a jab to the nose.
Gerber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walton.
Gerber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Walton misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benjamin Walton is winning the standup battle so far.
Gerber ducks right into an uppercut from Walton. #T1#
Gerber throws a nice head kick!
Walton throws a body punch but Gerber moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gerber! But no joy.#CL#
Walton has Gerber up against the cage in a clinch.
Gerber digs a right hand underneath Walton's ribcage. Walton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Walton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gerbers head.
Walton working aggressively here.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Come on Gerber - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gerber holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gerber wants to get back to striking at distance but Walton won't allow it.
Gerber dodges an elbow strike from Walton.
Gerber swings wildly with an uppercut but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walton working aggressively here.
Gerber dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gerber letting Walton take a breather here.#T3##BC2#
Gerber breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Gerber.#KD2#
Gerber lands a left and a right that send Walton crashing to the mat, dazed. Gerber thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Walton is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Gerber uses the oldest trick in the book to send Walton tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Gerber is absolutely delighted - when Walton wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Romulus Gerber!
Romulus Gerber seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Me misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Gerber counters with a crisp right hand that drops Me! Gerber lets Me back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Me is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Support Me has been cut.
A head kick misses from Me.
Gerber looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Me with a poor takedown
and Gerber counters with a right hand from hell and Me is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Romulus Gerber!
Romulus Gerber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Barkley vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Vera scores with a decent looking hook.
Vera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Marco Vera has been cut.#CL2#
Vera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gerber, pushing him back against the cage.
Vera is trying to break the clinch but Gerber has him pressed against the cage.
Vera working aggressively here.
Gerber throws a punch but it's blocked by Vera.
Gerber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gerber 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vera lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Vera breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Vera throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Vera works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Vera has Gerber up against the cage in a clinch.
Vera tries to circle away but Gerber has him pinned against the cage.
Vera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vera wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gerber working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gerber cracks Vera with a nice body shot.
Vera lands with a light punch inside.
Vera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Gerber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vera prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Vera breaks from the clinch.
Vera fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Gerber was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gerber stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Vera moves into range and clinches up with Gerber.
Vera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gerber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gerber works on Vera's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Vera breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Vera. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Vera.
Vera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vera fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD#
Gerber lands a big head kick that sends Vera tumbling to the mat! Gerber takes a step backwards and waves Vera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gerber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vera.
Vera throws a right hand that misses
and Gerber counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerber keeps the fight on the outside.
Gerber is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Vera throws a combination. Gerber tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gerber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vera throws a series of strikes that have Gerber backpedaling.
Vera's corner calls for a 1-2. Vera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Vera has managed to clinch.
Vera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gerber has Vera pressed against the cage, preventing Vera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vera prevents a body shot from Gerber. #BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marco Vera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Good exchange - Vera coming out on top.
Vera doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerber circles away.
Vera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gerber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gerber throws out a powerful jab.
Vera tries to clinch
and Vera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Vera.
Gerber throws a leg kick but Vera sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vera's head.
Marco Vera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vera looks to land a combination. Gerber sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera misses with a double jab.
Vera just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGerber.#T1#
Gerber needs to keep his hands up - Vera had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Vera. Those never looked like landing.
Gerber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gerber lands a nice hook to Vera's body. Vera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vera lands an overhand right.
Vera throws the left hand but Gerber avoids the punch easily.
Gerber swats away the attempt to clinch by Vera.
Gerber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vera fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Gerber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Gerber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vera.
Nice jab there from Vera. #CL#
Gerber clinches up with Vera and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerber throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Gerber breaks from the clinch.
Vera looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Vera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gerber doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Vera gets tackled into the cage by Gerber. Gerber maintains the clinch.
Gerber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vera gets through Gerber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Gerber avoiding damage.
Gerber prevents Vera from breaking the clinch.
Gerber blocking some punches.
Vera misses with a body punch.
Gerber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gerber tries a body shot but Vera blocks it.
Vera scores with a shot to the side of Gerber's head.
Gerber prevents Vera from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gerber.
Vera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Vera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gerber struggles to land a body shot inside as Vera controls his hands.
Gerber lands a hook that snaps the head of Vera backwards.
Vera prevents a body shot from Gerber.
Gerber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vera lands with a short shot to the head.
Vera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vera throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Gerber.
Gerber manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marco Vera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marco Vera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Vera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gerber lands a head kick. Vera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vera scores with a sloppy right hand. Gerber should have avoided that one.
Vera tries to clinch up but Gerber circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Vera coming out on top.
Vera throws a poor cross that misses
and Gerber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gerber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera walks into a stiff left hand from Gerber.
Gerber throws a jab but it's blocked by Vera.
Some wild striking there from Vera.
#T1#
Vera tries to clinch but Gerber moves away
and Gerber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gerber lands a nice shot that snaps Vera's head back.
#ROC#Vera is rocked!
Gerber walks into a jab.
Vera is still on wobbly legs! Can Gerber finish him?
Vera misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Gerber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vera seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Vera moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gerber.
Vera wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vera wants to get back to striking at distance but Gerber won't allow it.
Gerber prevents a body shot from Vera.
Good body shot from Gerber.
#BC2#
Vera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vera throws a hook but Gerber avoids it easily.
Gerber is looking to counter with head kicks.
Vera fails to land with a series of punches.
Gerber thinks about countering with a head kick.
Marco Vera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gerber.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vera was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerber.
Vera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vera pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gerber back to the cage. Vera follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Vera tries to keep at a distance but Gerber has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Gerber pushes Vera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gerber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Gerber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vera lands a nice shot to the body.
Vera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gerber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gerber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vera throws a good cross that connects.
Vera has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Gerber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Vera gets a clinch. #T4#
Vera tries a body shot but Gerber blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gerber just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vera's brow.
Gerber scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Gerber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vera is looking to clinch but Gerber is avoiding it.
Vera with a hook.
Gerber scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber tries for a takedown but Vera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vera scores with a nice strike.
Vera might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gerber connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Romulus Gerber.
Well Vera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Vera! |
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Event:
SMASH: Materlak vs Kentas
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
A low kick lands for Grayson.
Grayson misses with a combination
and Gerber counters with a thumping low kick.
Grayson with a nice calf kick.
An inside leg kick from Grayson misses.
Gerber raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gerber slips a straight right by Grayson.
Gerber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grayson.
Grayson moves in looking to clinch but Gerber pushes him off.
Gerber is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson scores with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Grayson.
Grayson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Grayson throws a sloppy head kick and Gerber moves out of range easily.
Grayson lands a jab-cross combination.
Gerber blocks a low kick nicely.
Gerber throws a fast counter high kick but Grayson manages to duck under it in time.
Grayson throws out a leg kick but Gerber moves out of range and Grayson only half commits.
Gerber raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gerber moves out of range as Grayson throws a body kick.
It seemed like Gerber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grayson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gerber flicks out a counter leg kick but Grayson steps away.
Grayson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Grayson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gerber appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jason Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerber misses with a leg kick.
Grayson tried to counter with a leg kick but Gerber avoided it.#CL#
Grayson darts in and clinches Gerber up against the cage.
Gerber has a couple of punches blocked by Grayson.
Grayson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grayson avoiding damage.
#T2#
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gerber working aggressively here.
Gerber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grayson lands an elbow just above Gerber 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grayson throws an elbow but misses.
Gerber blocking some punches.
Grayson lands an elbow inside that Gerber shrugs off.
Gerber avoids the elbow strike from Grayson, against the cage.
Grayson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grayson has a couple of punches blocked by Gerber.
Gerber looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grayson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grayson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grayson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grayson. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Gerber. #BC2#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grayson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grayson lands a high kick!
Grayson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick from Gerber lands but Grayson takes it in his stride.
We've been told by Grayson's head coaches at Sol UniĂ£o Elite Alliance of Fighters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grayson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grayson backing away here, and Gerber unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gerber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gerber only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grayson looks to land a combination but Gerber avoids it well.
Gerber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grayson throws a leg kick
and Gerber counters with a leg kick.
No joy there for Grayson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grayson swings widly with a right hand
and Gerber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerber tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Grayson has closed the distance and engaged Gerber in a clinch.
Gerber throws a head punch that misses.
Gerber blocks the elbow strike.
Grayson is trying to maintain a safe position but Gerber gets an underhook and turns Grayson into the cage.
Gerber being controlled against the cage.
Nice elbow from Gerber. #CUT2#It looks like Jason Grayson has been cut.
Grayson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gerber.
Gerber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grayson lands an uppercut.
Gerber wants to take the fight to the mat but Grayson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grayson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Grayson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Grayson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A low kick from Grayson is predictable there
and Grayson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grayson closes the distance but Gerber moves to the side
and Gerber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grayson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grayson lands a jab to the head.
Gerber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick from Grayson misses
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Grayson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gerber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson tries to work over Gerber's front leg with a kick but Gerber checks it.
Gerber's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sloppy strikes from Grayson. Those never looked like landing.
Jason Grayson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grayson scores with a leg kick.
Grayson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Grayson throws a series of punches but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Grayson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gerber can do to turn this around?
Grayson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gerber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gerber jabs Grayson right on the nose. Grayson blinks but takes it well.
Grayson misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Gerber on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grayson lands a front kick.
Grayson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL#
Grayson moves into the clinch.
Grayson lands an uppercut.
Grayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gerber blocks an elbow strike.
Grayson misses with the head strike.
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Gerber breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grayson throws an overhand right that lands on Gerber's shoulder, as Gerber tries to avoid the shot.
Gerber throws a big counter head kick but Grayson avoids it with no problem.
Grayson throws a front kick aimed at Gerber's knee but Gerber avoids it well.
Gerber unleashes a big counter combination but Grayson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Grayson misses.
Grayson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gerber lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jason Grayson is winning the standup battle so far.
Grayson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gerber.
Gerber circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gerber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grayson motions for Gerber to come forward. Grayson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grayson backing away here, and Gerber unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Grayson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grayson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gerber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gerber throws a fast counter high kick but Grayson manages to duck under it in time.
Grayson scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
A jab lands there for Gerber.
Grayson tries to clinch there but Gerber circles away.
Gerber is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grayson with a body shot.
Gerber on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gerber checks a low kick from Grayson.
Grayson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Gerber on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gerber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grayson can pounce on him.
Gerber walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grayson.
Jason Grayson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gerber keeps the fight on the outside.
Gerber lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grayson throws a lazy body kick
and Gerber counters with a big head kick but Grayson shrugs it off.
Grayson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gerber avoids the head kick by Grayson.
It seemed like Gerber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grayson throws a leg kick which misses Gerber's front leg but catches the back leg as Gerber tries to avoid it. #T4#
Grayson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grayson backing away here, and Gerber unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick lands for Gerber.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayson throws a leg kick that misses.
Grayson backing away here, and Gerber unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grayson.
Grayson tries to land a front kick but Gerber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grayson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gerber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grayson scoring well with a low kick there.
Grayson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gerber tries to score with a low kick but Grayson moves his leg out of the way.
Gerber swats away the attempt to clinch by Grayson.
Gerber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Grayson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Grayson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gerber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grayson throws a sloppy head kick and Gerber moves out of range easily.
Grayson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gerber's sensitive parts.
Gerber blocks a head kick by Grayson.
Gerber doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gerber blocks a head kick by Grayson.
Gerber blocks a leg kick.
Grayson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson cracks Gerber with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grayson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gerber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grayson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Grayson there.#T1#
Grayson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gerber lands a leg kick that knocks Grayson off balance momentarily.
Grayson throws a leg kick
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.
Grayson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Gerber gets tackled into the cage by Grayson. Grayson maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gerber.
Gerber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Gerber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grayson moves in looking to clinch but Gerber pushes him off.
Gerber throws out a counter right but Grayson avoids it with no problem.
Grayson misses with a leg kick
and Gerber counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grayson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gerber has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gerber and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gerber tries a quick counter leg kick but Grayson is wise to it.
Gerber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerber throws out a loose jab but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grayson connects with a leg kick.
Gerber shoots in but Grayson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheers as Grayson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gerber doesn't seem phased though.
Grayson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gerber.
Grayson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Grayson.
Grayson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Gerber fails with a takedown attempt.
Grayson throws a solid leg kick but Gerber takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grayson.
Gerber throws out a counter right but Grayson avoids it with no problem.
Grayson throws a nice looking combination but Gerber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gerber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grayson.
Grayson backing away here, and Gerber unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gerber swats away the attempt to clinch by Grayson.
Grayson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gerber checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gerber throws a big counter head kick but Grayson avoids it with no problem.
Grayson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gerber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grayson throws a leg kick
and Gerber counters with a body kick that stops Grayson in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gerber is looking to land body kicks.
Jason Grayson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Gerber blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch combination from Grayson misses.
Gerber only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grayson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Gerber blocks the low kick.
Gerber checks a leg kick nicely.
Grayson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Grayson is predictable there #KD2#
and Gerber counters with a crisp one two that drops Grayson! Gerber thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Grayson to his feet! Grayson is in big trouble!#ROC2#Grayson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grayson tries a low kick but Gerber avoids it.
Gerber looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Oh Grayson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A low kick lands for Grayson.
Grayson seems to have got his legs back now.
Grayson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Grayson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grayson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Grayson!
Jason Grayson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 277
Date: Aug 18, 2023 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Mills misses.
Gerber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gerber takes one to the side of the head.
Mills swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Edward Mills has been cut.
Edward Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mills swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber tried to counter with a leg kick but Mills avoided it.
Gerber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mills motions for Gerber to come forward. Mills throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mills misses with a two punch combination.
Mills throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gerber avoids the body shot from Mills.
Mills looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
Mills tries to land a front kick but Gerber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gerber is looking for a counter combo.
Mills lands a glancing blow to the side of Gerber's head.
Gerber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Mills misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Gerber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Gerber misses the target.
Gerber moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Gerber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mills is looking to clinch but Gerber is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Gerber misses the target.
Mills throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mills throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gerber blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Gerber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mills loads up on a big right hand but Gerber slips the punch.
And Gerber counters with a quick kick to the body but Mills blocks it.
Mills dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mills misses with a body kick.
Gerber throws a counter high kick but Mills was just alert enough to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Mills.
Gerber throws a big shot that misses.
Mills lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Mills lands a head kick!
Mills throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mills misses with an uppercut
and Gerber counters with a hugh head kick that removes Mills from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Romulus Gerber!
Romulus Gerber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 272
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Gerber throws a sloppy head kick and Andonian moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Gerber.
Nice defenses there by Andonian.
Andonian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Andonian.
A low kick from Andonian is predictable there
letting Gerber counter with a right hand.
Andonian looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
Gerber follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Andonian tries to bum rush Gerber with a series of wild strikes but Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andonian pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gerber back to the cage. Andonian follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gerber slips under a jab from Andonian.
Gerber throws a head kick but Andonian moves out of range.
Andonian moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andonian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gerber under the eye.
Andonian slips under a jab.#T1#
Andonian scores with a punch to the head.
Andonian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andonian blocks the body kick.
Andonian went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gerber defending well as Andonian loads up on a big left hand.
Andonian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whack! Gerber lands a heavy head kick that drops Andonian. The ref tackles Gerber to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Andonian was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Romulus Gerber!
During a confident post fight interview, Romulus Gerber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 267
Date: Jul 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Asakura lands with a hook. Gerber tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gerber is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Asakura.
Gerber tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asakura is able to avoid easily.
Gerber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asakura was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerber.
A good leg kick by Gerber.
Asakura blocks a leg kick.
Asakura lands a leg kick that knocks Gerber off balance momentarily.
Gerber thuds his right hand into Asakura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Asakura finds it's way through Gerber's defenses.
Gerber throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
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!
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
Asakura throws a hook but Gerber blocks it.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asakura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Asakura lands a jab to the nose.
Gerber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asakura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gerber counters with a good low kick that Asakura was not able to check.
Gerber moves out of range as Asakura strikes.#T1#
Asakura slips a straight right by Gerber.
Gerber has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Asakura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gerber on the side of the head.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Gerber.
Asakura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asakura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Asakura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asakura lands the left hand.
Gerber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gerber on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gerber misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Asakura blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Asakura misses its intended target.
Gerber moves away from the strike by Asakura.
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Gerber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asakura blocks the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura jabs Gerber to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asakura fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Gerber takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gerber. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asakura throws a low kick but Gerber moves out of range easily.
Asakura blocks a head kick by Gerber.
Gerber is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asakura motions for Gerber to come forward. Asakura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gerber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asakura manages to avoid it.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Asakura works the jab nicely.
Gerber scores with a kick to the body.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gerber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asakura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Asakura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gerber sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Asakura has Gerber up against the cage in a clinch.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asakura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Asakura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerber.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gerber swings wildly with an uppercut but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura lands a right hand.
Asakura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerber.
Asakura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gerber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asakura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gerber has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gerber blocking some punches.
#T4#
A short left from Gerber.
A head punch on the inside from Asakura fails to land.
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Gerber swings wildly with an uppercut but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura wants to get back to striking at distance but Gerber won't allow it.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Asakura as the two fighters clinch.
Gerber blocking some punches.
Gerber has Asakura pressed against the cage, preventing Asakura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asakura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gerber steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gerber.
Gerber thumps Asakura with a low kick.
Gerber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura'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.#R2#
Gerber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Asakura throws a poor cross that misses
and Gerber counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Gerber gets tackled into the cage by Asakura. Asakura maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Gerber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asakura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asakura tries to clinch up but Gerber circles away and keeps his distance.
Gerber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Gerber's head but Gerber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Gerber.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gerber can do to turn this around?
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber tries to land a front kick but Asakura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Asakura connects with a right hand. Gerber shakes it off.
Gerber scores with a leg kick.
Asakura throws a nice looking combination but Gerber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gerber throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1#
Gerber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gerber takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
Gerber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Asakura rather than just go for the knockout.
Asakura digs a good body shot into Gerber's ribs.
Gerber pushes Asakura away with a front kick.
Asakura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gerber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gerber feints a counter leg kick.
Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Gerber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gerber.
A clash of legs there as Asakura blocks the low kick.
A big left from Asakura misses.
Asakura moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGerber.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Gerber swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Asakura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Asakura tries to clinch but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber thuds his shin into the meat of Asakura's side.
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
Gerber lands a high kick!
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Gerber.
Romulus Gerber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Gerber.
Gerber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Asakura swings widly with a right hand
and Gerber counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gerber misses with a body shot.
Asakura connects with a looping right hand.
Asakura cracks Gerber with an open hand slap.
Gerber connects with a leg kick.
Asakura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asakura cracks Gerber with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donk. Asakura catches Gerber right on the button with a cross.
Gerber lands with a slapping head kick.
Asakura lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Asakura. That snapped Gerber's head back.
Asakura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body kick from Asakura.#T3#
Gerber lets loose with a powerful body kick. Asakura will feel that in the morning.
Gerber throws a right and a left that Asakura avoids nicely.
It looked like Asakura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gerber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asakura.
No joy there for Gerber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gerber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber blocks a jab.
Asakura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gerber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
Gerber thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Asakura if he has to take too many more of those.
Gerber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asakura lands a right hook to the body.
Asakura is looking to clinch.
Asakura moves out of range of the body kick.
Gerber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asakura. Asakura obviously looking to wear him down.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura works Gerber's body with a nice hook.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gerber throws a nice head kick!
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerber circles away.
Gerber lands a nice hook to Asakura's body. Asakura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gerber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gerber jabs Asakura to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Asakura clinches up with Gerber and pushes him back against the cage.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gerber throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asakura tries to break free but Gerber pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Asakura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Romulus Gerber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A swing and a miss from Gerber.
Asakura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gerber throws a head kick but Asakura moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Asakura.
Asakura swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gerber.
Gerber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Asakura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gerber tests Asakura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gerber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura is looking to clinch but Gerber is avoiding it.
Gerber misses with a leg kick
and Asakura counters with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Gerber lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asakura.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gerber.
Asakura doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerber circles away.
#T1#
Asakura tries to clinch up
and Gerber counters with a nice low kick that buckles Asakura's knee momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gerber. Asakura shrugs it off though.
Asakura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gerber under the eye.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Gerber's shoulder, as Gerber tries to avoid the shot.
Asakura will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gerber lands a body shot.
A big left from Asakura misses.
Gerber jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Asakura instigates a clinch.
Gerber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asakura misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura blocks an elbow strike from Gerber.
Asakura blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Asakura.
#T2#
Asakura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Asakura misses with a knee to the head.
Asakura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gerber blocking some punches.
Asakura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gerber misses with a punch on the inside.
Gerber blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Gerber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Gerber is out of range.
A shot to the body from Asakura misses
and Gerber counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura throws a leg kick but Gerber sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asakura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gerber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gerber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Asakura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asakura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gerber throws a jab but it's blocked by Asakura.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Asakura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerber was well out of range. Poor timing from Asakura.
Asakura walks into a left hand.
Gerber scores with a jab to the head.
Gerber misses with a body shot.
Gerber scores with a spinning back kick!
Asakura misses with a body shot
and Gerber counters with an inside leg kick.
Gerber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Asakura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asakura is looking to clinch.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Gerber cracks a nice hook into Asakura's ribs.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asakura at a distance.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asakura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gerber is able to avoid easily.
A right-left combo lands from Asakura.
Gerber throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gerber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asakura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gerbers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gerber.
Gerber scores with a nice body kick.
Asakura drops his hands momentarily and Gerber takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Gerber. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gerber.
A good leg kick by Gerber.
Gerber misses with a body kick.
Asakura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand.
Gerber lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Asakura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Gerber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gerber 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyson Asakura!
Tyson Asakura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 261
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Gerber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mammadov.
Mammadov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gerber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Mammadov.
Gerber scores with a nice right hand.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mammadov.
Gerber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gerber throws a lazy right hand but Mammadov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mammadov throws a fast counter high kick but Gerber manages to duck under it in time.
Mammadov is looking to score with low kicks.
Gerber 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.
Gerber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mammadov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mammadov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gerber blocks a jab.
Gerber looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mammadov.
Mammadov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gerber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mammadov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gerber.
Gerber with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Gerber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gerber connects with a solid leg kick.
Romulus Gerber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gerber motions for Mammadov to come forward. Gerber throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gerber misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Mammadov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Gerber gets tackled into the cage by Mammadov. Mammadov maintains the clinch.
Gerber tries a body shot but Mammadov blocks it.
Mammadov can't find room to land a body shot as Gerber controls the action.
Mammadov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mammadov wants a takedown but no success here.
Gerber has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mammadov.
Mammadov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mammadov has a couple of punches blocked by Gerber.
Mammadov tries to score a body lock takedown but Gerber shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mammadov tries to work over Gerber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Gerber blocks a body shot from Mammadov.
Mammadov misses with some punches.
Gerber is trying to break free.
Mammadov lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Mammadov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gerber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mammadov's elbow.
Mammadov misses with some punches.
Gerber lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Yusuf Mammadov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gerber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mammadov moves out of range as Gerber throws a body kick.
Gerber walks into a stiff left hand from Mammadov.
Gerber lands a right hook to the body.
Mammadov misses with a low kick.
It appears Gerber was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3#
Gerber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gerber.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mammadov.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yusuf Mammadov.
Gerber throws a right hand that misses
and Mammadov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gerber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gerber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gerber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gerber misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mammadov counters with a straight right hand.
Gerber throws a combination that misses
and Mammadov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gerber scores with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Gerber.
Gerber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4##CL2#
Mammadov pushes Gerber up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Mammadov tries to work over Gerber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mammadov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mammadov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mammadov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammadov.
Gerber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammadov.
Mammadov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mammadov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mammadov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mammadov misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mammadov.
Mammadov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gerber.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Romulus Gerber will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yusuf Mammadov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mammadov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gerber's sensitive parts.
Gerber stuns Mammadov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gerber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mammadov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mammadov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gerber with a body shot.
Gerber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gerber.
Mammadov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mammadov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mammadov lands a head kick. Gerber smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gerber is looking to wear down Mammadov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gerber swings for the body but Mammadov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber lands a jab to the head.
Gerber jabs Mammadov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mammadov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gerber can pounce on him.
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Mammadov.#T1#
Gerber connects with a solid leg kick.
Gerber misses with an uppercut
and Mammadov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Mammadov misses the target. #CL2#
Mammadov closes the distance and clinches.
Gerber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mammadov's elbow.
Gerber blocks an uppercut.
Gerber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammadov fails to pull guard.
Gerber lands a nice uppercut.
Mammadov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gerber misses with the head strike.
Mammadov lands a nice shot to the body.
Mammadov misses with some punches.
Gerber can't find room to land a body shot as Mammadov controls the action.
Mammadov has a couple of punches blocked by Gerber.
#T2#
Mammadov working aggressively here.
Gerber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mammadov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gerber after a bit of a struggle.
Mammadov throws a punch but it's blocked by Gerber.
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gerber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Romulus Gerber is winning the standup battle so far.
Gerber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gerber throws a push kick but Mammadov slaps the foot to one side.
Gerber thuds his shin into the meat of Mammadov's side.
Mammadov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gerber digs a good body shot into Mammadov's ribs.
Gerber connects with a body shot.
Mammadov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gerber.#T3#
Mammadov needs to keep his hands up - Gerber had a free shot at his head there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gerber.
Mammadov stalks Gerber and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gerber's face. Gerber staggers backwards, shaken.
Gerber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mammadov tries a quick counter leg kick but Gerber is wise to it.
Gerber thuds his shin into the meat of Mammadov's side.
Mammadov needs to keep his hands up - Gerber had a free shot at his head there.
Gerber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gerber. That's going to slow Mammadov down.
Gerber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mammadov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yusuf Mammadov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mammadov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T4#
Gerber throws a leg kick but Mammadov moved away.
Mammadov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mammadov ducks under a wild hook from Gerber.
Gerber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gerber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mammadov manages to avoid it.
Gerber stuns Mammadov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mammadov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gerber to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Gerber
and Mammadov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gerber.
Gerber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mammadov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mammadov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gerber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gerber throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mammadov avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yusuf Mammadov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gerber misses with a looping right.
Mammadov swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mammadov. Mammadov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gerber wants to slow Mammadov down by chopping away at his legs.
Mammadov throws a body punch but Gerber moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Gerber.
A left lands for Gerber.
Gerber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber throws a push kick but Mammadov slaps the foot to one side.
Mammadov counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Mammadov misses.
Gerber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gerber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gerber throws a sloppy body shot
and Mammadov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Gerber is looking to slow Mammadov down with leg kicks.
Mammadov swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber throws a right hand that misses
and Mammadov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mammadov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gerber misses with an uppercut.
Gerber misses with a jab to the body
and Mammadov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Gerber misses
and Mammadov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Gerber is rocked!
Gerber misses with a leg kick
and Mammadov counters with a low kick, right behind Gerber 's knee.
Oh Gerber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mammadov seems to be stalking Gerber here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Gerber drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yusuf Mammadov!
Yusuf Mammadov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 254
Date: May 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Gerber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gerber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gerber misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Gerber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Queen doesn't seem phased though.
Gerber 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.
A jab from Queen finds it's way through Gerber's defenses.
We've been informed that Queen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Queen misses with a double jab.
Jab from Gerber.
Gerber shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Queen eats them both and turns towards Gerber to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Queen throws a right hand that misses
and Queen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerber wants to slow Queen down by chopping away at his legs.
Queen shoots and misses
and Gerber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Queen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gerber under the eye.
Gerber checks a leg kick.
Gerber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Queen misses with a looping left.
Queen throws a hook but Gerber blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gerber. #CL#
Gerber gets a clinch.
Gerber blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Gerber.
Gerber throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Queen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Gerber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gerber.
Gerber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gerber tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gerber misses with an attempted mid kick.
Queen throws a shot to the body.
Queen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gerber throws a body kick that misses.
Queen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gerbers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Queen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Queen is looking to score with low kicks.
Queen looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
Queen lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber checks a leg kick.
Gerber looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gerber throws a good cross that connects.
Gerber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Queen throws a leg kick but Gerber sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Queen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Queen throws a hook but Gerber avoids it easily.
Gerber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Queen.
Queen throws a leg kick that misses.
Gerber checks a low kick from Queen.
Queen avoids a kick to the body.
Gerber scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Queen as he connects with a hook.
Queen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gerber defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Gerber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gerber misses with a straight right. #T3#
Queen throws a solid leg kick but Gerber takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Queen.
Queen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gerber throws a body kick that misses.
Queen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gerber just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerber lands with a kick to the temple. Queen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Queen misses the shot to the body.
Queen misses with a hook. Gerber ducked under it nicely.
Gerber thuds his shin into the meat of Queen's side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Queen.
Queen scores with a nice right hand.
Queen tries for a takedown but Gerber circles away easily
and Gerber counters with a right hand to the body.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Deangelo Queen.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gerber.
Gerber moves away from the strike by Queen.
Danga de danga de dang - Gerber scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Queen throws a lazy uppercut
and Gerber counters with a series of strikes. Queen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gerber staying out of range there.
Gerber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gerber is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Queen looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
Gerber went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Queen misses with a lunging right hand
and Gerber counters with a thumping low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Queen misses the target.
Gerber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Queen momentarily.
Queen lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Gerber moves into the clinch.
Queen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Queen misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerber presses Queen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gerber blocking some punches.
Queen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gerbers head.
Gerber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Romulus Gerber will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Gerber keeps Queen at a distance using the push kick.
Queen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gerber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gerber catches Queen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Queen loads up on a big right hand but Gerber slips the punch.
Gerber throws a leg kick that misses.
Gerber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Queen works Gerber's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Gerber - just one landing.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gerber.
Queen moves out of range of the body kick from Gerber.
Queen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Queen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerber is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gerber swings for the body but Queen moves out of range.
#T1#
Nice shot by Gerber.
Queen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gerber.
Queen throws a hook but Gerber blocks it.
Gerber is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gerber throws an overhand right that lands on Queen's shoulder, as Queen tries to avoid the shot.
Gerber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Gerber gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Gerber stands up.
Queen is looking to slow Gerber down with leg kicks.
Gerber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerber.
Queen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Queen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen throws an overhand right that lands on Gerber's shoulder, as Gerber tries to avoid the shot.
Gerber swings for the body but Queen moves out of range.
Romulus Gerber is winning the standup battle so far.
Gerber lands a leg kick that knocks Queen off balance momentarily.#T2#
Gerber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Queen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gerber slips under a jab.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Queen keeps the fight on the outside.
Queen blocks a head kick by Gerber.
A shot to the liver by Queen. Beautiful body shot.
Gerber slips under a jab from Queen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Queen.
Gerber lands a jab to the nose.
Gerber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Gerber misses with a low kick.
Gerber slips under a jab.
Queen throws a big shot that misses.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Gerber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gerber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gerber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Queen.
Queen looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
Gerber throws a low kick but Queen avoids it.
Queen throws a low kick but Gerber moves out of range easily. #TD#
Gerber shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gerber showed some decent athleticism there.
Queen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gerber wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving.
Gerber seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gerber stopping the sweep attempt from Queen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Queen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gerber manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Queen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Queen chips away with some ground and pound.
Gerber is trying to control the position but Queen postures up.
Queen wants to control from the top but Gerber keeps moving.
Queen postures up and lands a big shot to Gerber's brow.
Queen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Gerber has wrist control.#ES#
Gerber is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Queen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Queen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerber.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gerber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gerber scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Queen misses.
Gerber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gerber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Queen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gerber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Queen.
Gerber quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gerber tries to clinch there but Queen circles away.
Queen lands a leg kick that knocks Gerber off balance momentarily.
Queen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gerber counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber blocks a jab.
Queen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Queen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gerber checks it well.
Gerber slips under a jab from Queen.
Gerber half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gerber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Queen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Queen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gerber misses with a body shot.
Queen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Queen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gerber.
Queen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Queen drops his hands momentarily and Gerber takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Queen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gerber's head.
Queen connects with a leg kick.
Gerber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gerber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Queen on the side of the head.
Gerber throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it.
Queen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Queen misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Gerber misses.
Romulus Gerber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Gerber throws a head kick that misses.
Gerber lands a leg kick that knocks Queen off balance momentarily.
Gerber scores with a jab.
Gerber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Queen manages to avoid it.
Queen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Gerber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Queen.
Gerber on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Queen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gerber.
Queen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gerber walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Queen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good standup being displayed there by Queen as he connects with a hook.
Gerber misses with a body shot.
Gerber connects with a leg kick.
Queen slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Gerber.
Gerber lands with an overhand left.
Queen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gerber slips under a jab from Queen.#T3#
Gerber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gerber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
Gerber connects with a good right hand that stumbles Queen. Queen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Queen shoots and misses
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Queen tries to keep at a distance but Gerber has taken the fight into the clinch.
Queen pushes Gerber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Queen misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Queen.
Queen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen working aggressively here.
#BC#
Gerber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Queen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gerber is out of range and Queen settles back down.
Gerber tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
Queen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gerber is out of range and Queen settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gerber checks a leg kick.
It looked like Gerber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Queen.
Gerber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerber lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Gerber does it's job there.
Queen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Gerber clinches up against the cage.
Queen prevents Gerber from breaking the clinch.
Gerber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Queen misses with the head strike.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gerber can't find room to land a body shot as Queen controls the action.
Queen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Romulus Gerber.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gerber, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Gerber!
A very excited looking Romulus Gerber made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Gerber throws a leg kick that misses.
Terrorelli takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gerber misses with a body shot.
Gerber wants to land a leg kick but Terrorelli is out of range.
Gerber tries to land a leg kick but Terrorelli saw it coming and moves away.
Gerber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Terrorelli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gerber scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gerber throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gerber blocks a jab.
Gerber finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gerber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Terrorelli lands a jab-cross combination.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber tries to land a front kick but Terrorelli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Terrorelli shoots in for a takedown but Gerber shows good takedown defense.
Gerber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Terrorelli misses with a body shot.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gerber looks to score with a jab to the body but Terrorelli is just out of range.
Terrorelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
#T1#
Gerber throws a looping overhand right but Terrorelli ducks down to avoid it.
Gerber tries to land a front kick but Terrorelli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gerber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Terrorelli momentarily.
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber swinging wildly here.
Gerber looks to score with a jab to the body but Terrorelli is just out of range.
Gerber looks to land a body kick but Terrorelli moved away.
Gerber misses with a hook. Terrorelli ducked under it nicely.
Gerber avoids the head kick by Terrorelli.
Terrorelli lands a nice hook to Gerber's body. Gerber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Gerber.
Gerber keeps the fight on the outside.
Gerber scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gerber digs a good hook to Terrorelli's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gerber. Terrorelli does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Terrorelli closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gerber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2##TD#
Terrorelli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Terrorelli keeping moving, preventing Gerber from controlling successfully.
My spies in Animal Fight Club inform me that Gerber has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gerber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gerber trying to control the position from guard on top but Terrorelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Terrorelli is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gerber wants to control from the top but Terrorelli keeps moving. #T3#
Gerber sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Terrorelli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gerber throws out a loose jab but Terrorelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Terrorelli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Terrorelli throws a shot from downtown. Gerber moves away and avoids it.
Terrorelli lands a jab.
Good leg kick by Terrorelli.
Gerber defending well as Terrorelli loads up on a big left hand.
Gerber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Terrorelli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Terrorelli lands a jab.
Gerber lands with a good body shot.
Terrorelli blocks the body kick.
Gerber leaves Terrorelli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gerber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Terrorelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Terrorelli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gerber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gerber lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Terrorelli as he connects with a hook.
Terrorelli throws a low kick but Gerber moves out of range easily.
Terrorelli works over Gerber's head and body with a nice combination.
Terrorelli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gerber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobi Terrorelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terrorelli tries for a takedown but Gerber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Terrorelli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Terrorelli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Terrorelli shoots in for a double leg but Gerber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gerber throws a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber 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#
Gerber swings and misses with a shot to the body
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Terrorelli counters with a straight right hand.
Terrorelli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Terrorelli walks into a left hand.
Terrorelli fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerber looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Terrorelli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Terrorelli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gerber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Terrorelli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Terrorelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
Terrorelli misses with a hook.
Terrorelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gerber.
Gerber lands with a straight right. Terrorelli didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Terrorelli misses.
Gerber moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gerber slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Gerber misses.
Gerber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber stuffs the takedown attempt from Terrorelli. Terrorelli gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Terrorelli throws the left hand but Gerber avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Gerber on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Terrorelli throws a jab but it's blocked by Gerber.
A nice leg kick from Terrorelli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gerber misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Terrorelli tenderised Gerber's leg. Gerber is trying to keep his angry face on.
Terrorelli throws the left hand but Gerber avoids the punch easily.
Terrorelli throws the left hand but Gerber avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Terrorelli misses the target.
Terrorelli lands with a nice body punch.
Gerber lands with a kick to the ribs.
Romulus Gerber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gerber just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gerber pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Terrorelli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gerber.
Gerber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gerber thuds a left hand into Terrorelli's body.
Gerber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gerber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Terrorelli pinned against the cage. Terrorelli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terrorelli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gerber on the side of the head.
Gerber throws a sloppy head kick and Terrorelli moves out of range easily.
Terrorelli throws a push kick but Gerber slaps the foot to one side.
Gerber throws an overhand right that lands on Terrorelli's shoulder, as Terrorelli tries to avoid the shot.
Gerber moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gerber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gerber jabs at Terrorelli's body.
Terrorelli throws a nice looking combination but Gerber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gerber gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Terrorelli counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gerber's knee momentarily.
Terrorelli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gerber only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobi Terrorelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Terrorelli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Terrorelli lands with a good body shot.
Terrorelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Terrorelli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Terrorelli motions for Gerber to come forward. Terrorelli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gerber slips under a jab from Terrorelli.
Gerber blocks a low kick nicely.
Gerber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gerber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrorelli. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Gerber.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gerber.
Gerber throws a nice outside leg kick.
Terrorelli blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Terrorelli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Gerber tenderised Terrorelli's leg. Terrorelli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gerber cracks a nice hook into Terrorelli's ribs.
Gerber throws a sloppy head kick and Terrorelli moves out of range easily.
Terrorelli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gerber thumps Terrorelli with a low kick.
Terrorelli shoots in and drives through. Gerber sprawls well.
Terrorelli checks the leg kick.#CL#
Terrorelli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gerber, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Gerber manages to break the clinch.
Gerber throws a lazy right hand but Terrorelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gerber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Terrorelli slips a straight right by Gerber.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Terrorelli misses with an uppercut. Gerber saw that one coming.
Gerber keeps the fight on the outside.
Terrorelli dives in and grabs Gerber's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gerber pushes down on Terrorelli's head and hops out.
Gerber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Terrorelli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gerber. That one must have hurt.
Terrorelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Gerber.
Gerber fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Terrorelli checks it well.
Terrorelli seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Terrorelli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Terrorelli stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerber.
Terrorelli misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gerber throws a poor cross that misses
and Terrorelli counters with a straight right hand.
Terrorelli lands a nice hook to Gerber's body. Gerber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gerber tries to move into range but Terrorelli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Terrorelli clinches.
Gerber lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Terrorelli.
Gerber lands a left hand that snaps the head of Terrorelli backwards.
Terrorelli will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gerber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Terrorelli stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Gerber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gerber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Terrorelli slips under a jab.
Gerber throws a wild body kick that Terrorelli sees coming a mile off.
Terrorelli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gerber's waist but Gerber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Terrorelli off to one side.
Gerber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Terrorelli rather than just go for the knockout.
Gerber moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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!
Terrorelli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gerber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gerber lands a body shot.
Gerber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Gerber takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gerber will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gerber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gerber.
Terrorelli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gerber throws out the jab.
Terrorelli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gerber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Terrorelli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gerber - the referee stops the clock and Terrorelli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gerber. Terrorelli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Terrorelli misses with a kick to the body.
Terrorelli wants to clinch up but Gerber keeps it at a distance.
Terrorelli tries to clinch up.
Gerber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Terrorelli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gerber.
Terrorelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gerber.
Terrorelli shoots in for a takedown but Gerber shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobi Terrorelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Gerber.
Terrorelli tries to clinch up.
Gerber lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gerber scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tobi Terrorelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romulus Gerber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terrorelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gerber.
Terrorelli has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Terrorelli takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#TD#
Terrorelli looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Terrorelli trying to control but Gerber is working from the bottom.
Gerber managing to control the position.
Terrorelli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Terrorelli postures up in Gerber's guard and throws a big left but Gerber blocks it. #T3#
Gerber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Terrorelli looking to pass the guard.
Terrorelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gerber misses with a body kick.
Terrorelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerber was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gerber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Terrorelli.
Gerber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Terrorelli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Terrorelli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gerber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Gerber gets tackled into the cage by Terrorelli. Terrorelli maintains the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Terrorelli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gerber's elbow.
Gerber lands a left hand that snaps the head of Terrorelli backwards.
Terrorelli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Terrorelli is working for takedown but Gerber is calmly controlling the position for now.
Terrorelli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gerber is defending well for now.
Terrorelli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Terrorelli working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Terrorelli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gerber's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Gerber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gerber 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Gerber!
Romulus Gerber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
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Date: Apr 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Gerber misses with a right hand
and Chaos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gerber misses with the body kick
and Chaos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Gerber.
Good standup being displayed there by Gerber as he connects with a hook.
Chaos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gerber.
Gerber throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chaos.
Chaos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid body kick from Gerber.
Gerber's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chaos under the eye.
Chaos throws a jab but it's blocked by Gerber.
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerber lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber slips under a jab.
Gerber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chaos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick from Gerber lands but Chaos takes it in his stride. #TD#
Gerber looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chaos!#T1#
Gerber staying calm.
Gerber throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gerber is staying tight to Chaos's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gerber is chipping away with strikes.
Chaos being controlled for a moment.
Chaos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chaos being controlled for a moment.
Gerber lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chaos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gerber is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Chaos taking punishment in the form of punches.
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.#T3#
Gerber throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Chaos's face as Gerber controls the position.
Gerber is working Chaos over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gerber is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gerber moves into full mount!
Gerber lands a couple of good shots and Chaos has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Chaos wants to get back to his feet.
Gerber lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Gerber.
#T4#
I really don't envy Chaos right now.
Gerber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gerber is landing with strikes. Chaos can't take much more of this.
Gerber has good solid back control here.
Chaos wants to control his opponent's hands but Gerber gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gerber works the jab nicely.
Gerber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gerber lands with a straight right. Chaos didn't see that one coming.
Gerber scoring well with a low kick there.
Chaos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gerber digs a good body shot into Chaos's ribs.
Gerber misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Chaos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chaos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gerber. Gerber obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab from Chaos.
A telegraphed right hand from Gerber misses the target.
Gerber throws a front kick that sends Chaos stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chaos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gerber on the side of the head.
Romulus Gerber is winning the standup battle so far.
Chaos throws a hook but Gerber avoids it easily.
Gerber lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jab from Chaos.
Chaos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gerber.
Gerber is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Chaos misses with a straight left.
Gerber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chaos throws out the jab.
Gerber lands a jab to Chaos's midsection.
Gerber lands a right hook to the body.
Chaos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gerber. Gerber obviously looking to wear him down.
Good shot there by Chaos.
Gerber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gerber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gerber.
Gerber feints and then cracks Chaos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chaos down.
Chaos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lexus Chaos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gerber.
Gerber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chaos can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Gerber.
Gerber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gerber, as that shot connected.
Gerber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaos moves away.
Chaos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gerber throws the kick towards the body but Chaos avoids it.
Gerber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chaos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chaos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gerber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chaos.
Chaos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gerber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gerber connects with a leg kick.
Gerber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chaos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gerber lands a jab to the head.
Chaos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Chaos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chaos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chaos misses with a wild combination.
Gerber moves away from the strike by Chaos.
Gerber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chaos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good exchange - Chaos coming out on top.
Gerber scores with a three punch combo!
Gerber throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chaos misses with a straight right.
Gerber checks a low kick from Chaos.
Chaos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chaos avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Gerber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
The crowd cheers as Gerber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chaos doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Chaos tries to bum rush Gerber with a series of wild strikes but Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Gerber manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chaos on his heels. He'll look to pass Chaos's guard now, I'm sure.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gerber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gerber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber dominated that second round.
That's time! Gerber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gerber connects with a single shot there.
Chaos throws the left hand but Gerber avoids the punch easily.
Gerber misses with a left hand
and Chaos counters with a three punch combo that has Gerber backing up. Gerber nods at Chaos to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch combination from Chaos misses.
Gerber is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chaos moves out of range as Gerber strikes.
A little jabbing left from Chaos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chaos swings widly with a right hand
and Gerber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gerber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chaos momentarily.
A combination from Gerber does no damage.
Gerber lunges at Chaos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chaos's hand.
Gerber misses with a hook.
Chaos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Chaos misses.
Gerber half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Chaos misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Gerber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gerber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Gerber scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick lands for Gerber.
A nice leg kick from Gerber, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Gerber. Beautiful body shot.
Chaos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gerber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaos dodges the punch combination from Gerber.
Gerber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chaos.
Chaos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gerber slips under a jab.
Chaos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Romulus Gerber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Gerber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chaos has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaos throws a jab but it's blocked by Gerber.
It looked like Gerber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gerber's corner calls for a 1-2. Gerber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gerber.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gerber.
Gerber thuds his right hand into Chaos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gerber with the inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gerber. Chaos shrugs it off though.
Gerber misses with a hook. Chaos ducked under it nicely.
Gerber throws an overhand right that lands on Chaos's shoulder, as Chaos tries to avoid the shot.
Chaos throws a poor cross that misses
and Gerber counters with a nice uppercut.
Chaos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chaos misses with a looping right.
Chaos looks to land a left hand but Gerber moved out of range nicely.
Gerber connects with the punch.#T3#
Chaos looks to land a left hand but Gerber moved out of range nicely.
Gerber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chaos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chaos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gerber.
Gerber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gerber delivers a nice body kick.
Gerber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chaos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chaos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gerber swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Gerber. That snapped Chaos's head back.
Chaos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gerber fails with a takedown attempt.
Chaos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gerber. #T4#
Chaos connects with a single shot there.
Chaos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerber scores with a hook to the body. Chaos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body kick from Gerber.
Chaos misses with a looping left.
Chaos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gerber.
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Chaos.
Gerber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lexus Chaos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerber scores with a decent looking hook.
Chaos looks to land a combination but Gerber avoids it well.
Gerber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gerber with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gerber tests Chaos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gerber shoots in looking for a takedown but Chaos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gerber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Gerber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gerber 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Gerber!
During a confident post fight interview, Romulus Gerber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#992 Lovanov v Canada
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Brooks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gerber throws a body kick that misses.
Gerber cracks Brooks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gerber misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Brooks misses its target.
Brooks throws a sloppy head kick and Gerber moves out of range easily.
Gerber throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gerber.
Brooks walks into a straight right hand from Gerber.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gerber.
That kick from Brooks tenderised Gerber's leg. Gerber is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brooks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brooks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brooks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab lands there for Gerber.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brooks misses with a two punch combination.
Brooks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brooks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gerber. That did some damage!
Brooks looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerber is just out of range.
Gerber tries for a takedown but Brooks circles away easily
and Brooks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brooks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Gerber connects with a body shot.
Brooks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brooks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gerber misses with an uppercut.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gerber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gerber slips a straight right by Brooks.
It seemed like Gerber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Brooks misses.
Gerber misses with a body kick.
Gerber throws a solid leg kick but Brooks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gerber.#CL#
Brooks rushes Gerber and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks scores with a shot to the side of Gerber's head. #BC#
Brooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gerber tries to move into range but Brooks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brooks lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Brooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brooks, as that shot connected.
Gerber thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brooks if he has to take too many more of those.
Gerber thuds his right hand into Brooks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brooks.
#T2#
Gerber pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gerber has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brooks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Gerber misses.
Brooks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gerber follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gerber slips under a jab from Brooks.
Gerber throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Brooks misses its target.
Brooks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab.
Brooks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gerber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gerber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gerber connects with a single shot there.
Brooks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brooks misses with a low kick.
Gerber only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brooks.
Brooks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brooks misses with an uppercut. Gerber saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gerber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brooks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brooks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Brooks misses
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.
Brooks wants to clinch
and Gerber counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Brooks just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerber is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brooks.
Eric Brooks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brooks lands a jab to Gerber's midsection.
Brooks lands a high kick!
Gerber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brooks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brooks works the jab nicely.
Gerber throws a lazy uppercut
and Brooks counters with a straight right hand.
Brooks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Brooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Gerber.
Brooks connects with a nice looking jab.
Brooks misses with a right hand
and Gerber counters with a nice uppercut.
Gerber moves out of range as Brooks throws a body kick.
Brooks misses with a body shot.
Gerber slips a jab and a cross from Brooks.
Brooks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Gerber.#T4#
Brooks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gerber scores with a nice head shot.
Gerber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gerber.
Gerber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brooks is looking to clinch. #CL#
Brooks takes the fight into the clinch.
Gerber looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brooks slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Brooks is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gerber is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brooks to the mat. Brooks regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Brooks being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerber won't allow Brooks to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eric Brooks will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gerber avoids the head kick by Brooks.
Brooks looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerber is just out of range.
Brooks scores with a kick to the body.
Brooks lands a head kick!
A right-left combo lands from Gerber.
Brooks takes one on the button.
Brooks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gerber gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brooks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brooks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gerber is able to avoid easily.
Brooks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gerber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerber misses with an uppercut. Brooks saw that one coming.
Gerber lands a head shot.
Gerber misses with a leg kick
and Brooks counters with a right hand to the body.
Gerber defending well as Brooks loads up on a big left hand.
Brooks throws a jab when Gerber was well out of range.
Gerber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brooks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Gerber throws a hook but Brooks avoids it easily.
Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gerber checks a low kick from Brooks.
Gerber throws an overhand right that lands on Brooks's shoulder, as Brooks tries to avoid the shot.
Gerber misses with a straight left.
Gerber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gerber's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gerber lands with an uppercut that bounces Brooks off the cage and back into range.
Brooks blocks the body kick.
Gerber misses with a looping left.
Gerber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Gerber misses its intended target.
Brooks scores with a jab. Gerber acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brooks takes a swing at Gerber's ribcage but misses.
Brooks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gerber stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brooks misses with an uppercut.
Brooks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brooks just misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gerber throws a push kick but Brooks slaps the foot to one side.
As Gerber backs away, Brooks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brooks throws a front kick that sends Gerber stumbling back into the cage.
Gerber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brooks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gerber steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Brooks loads up on a big right hand but Gerber slips the punch.
Brooks looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerber is just out of range.
Eric Brooks is winning the standup battle so far.
Brooks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
Gerber replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Brooks blocks it well.
Gerber lands a head shot.#CL#
Brooks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brooks can't find room to land a body shot as Gerber controls the action.
Gerber is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brooks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brooks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Brooks jumps into guard, dragging Gerber to the mat.
Gerber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Gerber is working Brooks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brooks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gerber throwing strikes from guard but Brooks blocks nicely.
Gerber preventing the sweep.
Brooks keeping full guard, as Gerber tries to pass.
Gerber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brooks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gerber's guard. #REVR##T4#
Brooks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brooks is fighting to break Gerber's control of his arms but Gerber is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Gerber keeps moving.
Gerber is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES2#
Gerber manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Brooks dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Brooks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gerber connects with an inside leg kick.
Brooks lands a jab to the nose.
Gerber misses with a kick to the body
and Brooks counters with a low kick, right behind Gerber 's knee.
Gerber takes one on the button.
Brooks moves in looking to clinch but Gerber pushes him off.
Brooks misses with a looping right.
Gerber throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Brooks counters by clinching up.
Brooks stops a takedown attempt from Gerber.
Brooks lands with a short shot to the head.
Gerber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Gerber throws an elbow but it misses.
Gerber blocks an uppercut.
Brooks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gerber prevents a body shot from Brooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Gerber manages to break the clinch.
Brooks throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Gerber misses. #T1#
Gerber misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gerber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brooks at a distance.
Gerber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Gerber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brooks doesn't seem phased though.
Gerber with a nice cross.
Brooks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brooks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gerber can pounce on him.
Brooks just misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gerber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brooks.
Gerber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gerber tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gerber throws a shot from downtown. Brooks moves away and avoids it.
Brooks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gerber is able to avoid easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brooks. That's going to slow Gerber down.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Gerber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brooks.
Brooks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gerber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brooks half committed to a counter leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Gerber there.
Brooks throws the left hand but Gerber avoids the punch easily.
Gerber uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brooks checks a low kick from Gerber.
Gerber goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good exchange - Brooks coming out on top.
Gerber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brooks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gerber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brooks.
Gerber throws out a counter right but Brooks avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Gerber.
Brooks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brooks moves away from the strike by Gerber.
Gerber cracks Brooks with an open hand slap.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brooks.
Brooks slips under a jab.
Brooks throws a body punch but Gerber moves out of range. #T3#
Gerber throws a series of punches but Brooks avoids them all with ease.
Brooks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gerber. That did some damage!
Brooks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gerber is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gerber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brooks lands with an overhand left.
Brooks tries to clinch up.
Brooks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gerber.
Gerber takes one to the side of the head.
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Brooks is predictable there
and Gerber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gerber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brooks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gerber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brooks scores with a push kick.
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!
Gerber misses the jab.
Gerber connects with a crisp jab.
Gerber misses with a straight left.
Gerber digs a good hook to Brooks's body.
Gerber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Gerber misses the jab.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Gerber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brooks feints and then cracks Gerber's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gerber down.
Brooks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gerber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brooks. Brooks obviously looking to wear him down.
Brooks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brooks lands a glancing blow to the side of Gerber's head.
Eric Brooks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brooks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gerber.
As Gerber tries to get set, Brooks tries to push him back and clinch up but Gerber manages to avoid the attempt.
Gerber pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gerber.
Brooks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks digs a good hook to Gerber's body.
Brooks cracks Gerber with a good jab.
Gerber scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gerber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Romulus Gerber.
I think Brooks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eric Brooks!
Eric Brooks thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GAMMA#987 Aurelius v Rectal
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Gerber has closed the distance and engaged Karmax in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Karmax scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karmax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karmax lands with a short shot to the head.
Karmax swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karmax lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gerber is working for takedown but Karmax is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karmax lands a left hand.
Karmax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karmax has a couple of punches blocked by Gerber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karmax misses with a body punch.
Karmax is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gerber gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gerber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gerber gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karmax.
Karmax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Gerber blocks a body shot from Karmax.
Gerber throws a head punch that misses.
Gerber blocking some punches.
Karmax lands a hook that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
Karmax wants to take the fight to the mat but Gerber manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razkan Karmax.
Gerber blocks a body shot from Karmax.
Karmax is trying to drag Gerber to the mat but Gerber just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karmax misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerber.
A nice left hand lands by Karmax.
Karmax lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
Karmax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Karmax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karmax lands a nice uppercut.
Karmax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karmax goes for a takedown attempt but Gerber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karmax swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
A big left from Karmax misses.
Karmax ducks under a wild hook from Gerber.
Karmax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gerber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gerber is looking to counter punch.
Karmax misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Gerber moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karmax tries to throw a body punch but Gerber avoids it by throwing Karmax back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Karmax.
#T3#
Karmax lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Gerber fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Karmax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karmax lands a hook that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
Karmax lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerber.
Gerber throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karmaxs head.
Karmax lands with a left to the head.
Karmax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karmax struggles to land a body shot inside as Gerber controls his hands.
Gerber lands with a left to the head.
Karmax can't find room to land a body shot as Gerber controls the action.
#T4#
Gerber throws a punch but it's blocked by Karmax.
Gerber gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Razkan Karmax has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karmax misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karmax.
Gerber blocks a body shot from Karmax. #BC2#
Karmax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karmax connects with a body shot that sends Gerber's belly button to the back.
Karmax fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karmax misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the body from Karmax misses
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand.
Gerber slips under a jab from Karmax.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Razkan Karmax dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Razkan Karmax's cut.
That's time! Gerber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Karmax throws a body shot but no joy.
Karmax is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gerber rather than just go for the knockout.
Karmax looks to land a left hand but Gerber moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Karmax.
Karmax throws the left hand but Gerber avoids the punch easily.
Gerber swings widly with a right hand
and Karmax counters with a nice uppercut.
Karmax misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Gerber counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Razkan Karmax seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karmax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karmax lands a left hand.
Gerber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karmax's elbow. #T1#
Karmax is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gerber gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karmax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karmax scores with a hook to the body.
Karmax avoids the elbow strike from Gerber, against the cage.
Gerber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gerber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karmax lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Karmax on the inside.
Karmax lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karmax scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karmax lands an uppercut.
Gerber swings wildly with an uppercut but Karmax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karmax is struggling to control the position.
Karmax lands a shot to the body.#T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Karmax takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gerber misses with the head strike.
Karmax lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karmax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karmax misses with some punches.
Karmax presses Gerber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karmax has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gerber blocks the elbow strike.
Karmax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karmax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karmax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gerber's elbow.
Karmax lands a nice uppercut.
Karmax lands with a right to the head.
Gerber blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Karmax misses with a punch to the body.
Karmax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karmax works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karmax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karmax.
Karmax tries to work over Gerber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karmax throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gerber just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karmax's brow.
Karmax lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
Karmax lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karmax tries to throw a body punch but Gerber avoids it by throwing Karmax back against the cage.
Gerber tries to throw a body punch but Karmax avoids it by throwing Gerber back against the cage.
Gerber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karmax working aggressively here.
Gerber is pressed up against the cage. Karmax has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gerber down to the mat. Gerber avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Decent striking displayed by Karmax there.
Karmax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
Karmax just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGerber.
Gerber misses with a wild body shot.
Karmax swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Razkan Karmax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karmax keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Karmax.
Gerber misses with a kick to the body
and Karmax counters with a straight right hand.
Karmax lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Karmax throws a leg kick which misses Gerber's front leg but catches the back leg as Gerber tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Razkan Karmax showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Razkan Karmax's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gerber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karmax.
Gerber is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gerber swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karmax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karmax getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karmax lands a jab.
Karmax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gerber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karmax stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber slips a straight right by Karmax.
Gerber tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Karmax manages to circle out of the way.
Razkan Karmax seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karmax swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gerber counters with a low kick, right behind Karmax 's knee.
A shot to the body from Karmax misses
and Gerber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Gerber doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karmax. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gerber lands an overhand right.
Karmax lands a nice shot to the body.
Karmax scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karmax lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Karmax does no damage.
Gerber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karmax misses with a lunging right hand
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karmax scores with a leg kick.
Gerber defending well as Karmax loads up on a big left hand.
Gerber misses with a left hand
and Karmax counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karmax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber moves in looking to clinch but Karmax pushes him off.
Gerber misses the body punch
and Karmax counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karmax lands an overhand right.#T3#
Karmax avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Karmax looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gerber tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karmax is able to avoid easily.
Gerber takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A combination from Karmax does no damage.
Gerber takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gerber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karmax throws a nice looking combination but Gerber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gerber throwing a counter right hand but Karmax manages to avoid it.
Gerber ducks right into an uppercut from Karmax. #T4#
Gerber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Gerber counters with a quick kick to the body but Karmax blocks it.
Karmax takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gerber throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Karmax counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karmax looks to land a combination. Gerber sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karmax scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#Gerber is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Karmax.
Gerber jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gerber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Razkan Karmax comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karmax has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razkan Karmax!
An out of breath Razkan Karmax thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GAMMA#981 Joosep v Rosa
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
River scores with a shot to the body.
Gerber staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Gerber misses its target.
River fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gerber scoring well with a low kick there.
Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Gerber seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
River misses with an uppercut
and Gerber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
River is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gerber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gerber throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws the kick towards the body but Gerber avoids it.
Gerber throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gerber.
River throws a quick inside leg kick.
River digs a good body shot into Gerber's ribs.
Gerber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react.#T1#
River looks to land a body kick but Gerber moved away.
Gerber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Gerber drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gerber is looking to counter with a body kick.
Romulus Gerber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River misses with a straight left.
Gerber appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gerber counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
Gerber circles away from the clinch attempt.
River throws the left hand but Gerber avoids the punch easily.
Gerber is looking to counter punch.
Gerber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Gerber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Gerber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River looks to throw the jab but Gerber is out of range.
Gerber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River throws the left hand but Gerber avoids the punch easily.
Gerber scores with a shot to the body.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Gerber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
River tries a low kick but Gerber avoids it.
Gerber avoids the body shot from River.
A jab from River misses.
River misses with a hook. Gerber ducked under it nicely.
Gerber defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
Gerber staying out of range there.
Gerber half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
A left lands for River.
Gerber blocks a head kick by River.
Gerber appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gerber slips under a jab from River.
River fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gerber tries a head kick but it misses.
River throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gerber.
Gerber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
Gerber takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gerber closes the distance looking to clinch
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gerber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
River throws a hook but Gerber blocks it.
Gerber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River misses with an uppercut. Gerber saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Gerber misses the target.
River staying out of range there.
Good shot there by River.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River throws a good cross that connects.
Gerber tries to land a front kick but River steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River jabs at Gerber's body.
Gerber keeps the fight on the outside.
Gerber fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Gerber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
River swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gerber.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Gerber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick River dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Some wild striking there from River.
River moves out of range as Gerber throws a body kick.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Gerber takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
River moves into range and clinches up with Gerber.
River tries for a takedown but Gerber manages to get underhooks.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Gerber controls the action.
River digs a right hand underneath Gerber's ribcage. Gerber let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
River tries a body shot but Gerber blocks it.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Gerber.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gerber's elbow.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Gerber fails to land.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gerber looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gerber throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River avoids a wild elbow strike from Gerber.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gerber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gerber just misses with a elbow thrown towards River's brow.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Gerber controls the action.
River tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gerber smiles and moves away.
Gerber slips under a jab from River.
It looked like Gerber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River.#T2#
Gerber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Gerber fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
River throws a leg kick
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.
Gerber is looking to land body kicks.
River throws a hook but Gerber avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gerber checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River sizes up Gerber with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
River misses with a kick to the body
and Gerber counters with a thumping low kick.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Gerber counter with a right hand.
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!
River tries to bum rush Gerber with a series of wild strikes but Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
River doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gerber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
River throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
River tries to clinch but Gerber is having none of it.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gerber tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
A leg kick checked by Gerber.
Good work by Gerber as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
River takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gerber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
River missing with a left hand there. Gerber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gerber throws a counter high kick but River was just alert enough to avoid it.
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Gerber counters with a thumping low kick.
River throws a nice looking combination but Gerber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Gerber misses the target.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
River lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Gerber.
River misses with a few strikes there.
Gerber lands the left hand.#CL2#
River moves into the clinch.
River blocking some punches.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gerber seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
River blocks an uppercut.
River blocking some punches.
River taking a breather.
Gerber blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gerber.
Gerber tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
River looks for the body kick but Gerber saw that one coming.
River throws a leg kick
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River misses with a looping right.
River misses with a straight left.
Gerber is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
River lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
River throws a head kick that misses
and Gerber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gerber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gerber.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gerber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Patrick River seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Gerber moves into the clinch.#T1#
Gerber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River tries to throw a body punch but Gerber avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
Gerber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River working aggressively here.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gerber just misses with a elbow thrown towards River's brow.
River working aggressively here.
River trying to stall but Gerber improves his position.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gerber avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gerber to keep the fight standing.
River working aggressively here.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Gerber controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River fails to pull guard.
Gerber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gerber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Gerber.
River takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gerber tries to land knees in the clinch but River avoids the damage to the body.
Romulus Gerber has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3##TD2#
River jumps guard and drags Gerber to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gerber is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
River is working an open guard so Gerber takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gerber is out of range.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Gerber tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
River throws a low kick, looking for Gerber's leg but Gerber calmly moves out of range.
Gerber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River throws a hook to the side of Gerber's head but Gerber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Gerber counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Gerber controls the action.
Gerber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River jumps guard but Gerber turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
River is leaning against Gerber and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gerber lands an elbow just above River 's eye.
Gerber pushes off an throws an elbow but River leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
River misses with a body punch.
River is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gerber to keep the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Gerber.
River takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gerber prevents a body shot from River.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Romulus Gerber.
I think River 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick River!
After winning the bout, Patrick River 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:
GAMMA#977 Lovanov v Barboza
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Rodgers walks into a stiff left hand from Gerber.
Rodgers moves out of range as Gerber strikes.
Gerber 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.
Gerber throws a body punch but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rodgers misses with a low kick.
Rodgers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Gerber blocks the low kick.
Rodgers throws a low kick but Gerber moves out of range easily.
Rodgers misses with a right hand
and Gerber counters with a nice body kick.
Gerber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Gerber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodgers lands with a cross.
Rodgers has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rodgers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber throws a big shot that misses.
Rodgers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Gerber closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Rodgers gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T1#
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gerber seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rodgers is looking to work some ground and pound but Gerber has wrist control.
Rodgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gerber keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Rodgers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gerber's head.
Rodgers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
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.
Rodgers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerber is trying to keep Rodgers in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rodgers lands a couple of elbows.
Rodgers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodgers throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodgers postures up.
#SUB#
Gerber looking for a guillotine here but Rodgers defends easily.
Rodgers is looking to work some ground and pound but Gerber has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Gerber finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gerber but Gerber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodgers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gerber throws a big shot that misses.
Gerber lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good exchange - Rodgers coming out on top.
Rodgers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodgers scores with a hook to the body. Gerber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gerber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodgers .
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gerber.
Gerber misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Gerber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodgers paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Gerber moves into the clinch.
Gerber gets underhooks to prevent Rodgers 's takedown attempt.
Rodgers misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerber blocking some punches.
Gerber pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodgers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gerber struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodgers controls his hands.
Rodgers is stalling here.
Rodgers misses with some punches.
Rodgers effectively controlling the action here.
Rodgers misses with the head strike.
Gerber is pressed up against the cage. Rodgers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gerber down to the mat. Gerber avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gerber walks into a straight right hand from Rodgers .
Rodgers avoids a kick to the body.
Rodgers avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Rodgers swings widly with a right hand
and Gerber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gerber misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Rodgers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodgers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodgers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gerber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rodgers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gerber clobbers Rodgers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gerber stuffs the takedown.
Gerber misses with an uppercut.
Rodgers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gerber.
Gerber backing away here, and Rodgers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gerber delivers a nice body kick.
Rodgers throws a leg kick which misses Gerber's front leg but catches the back leg as Gerber tries to avoid it.
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!
Gerber slips a jab from Rodgers .
Gerber seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rodgers avoids a kick to the body.
Rodgers lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Gerber slips a straight right by Rodgers .
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers misses with a body shot.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Gerber's shoulder, as Gerber tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gerber has time to react.
Gerber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodgers 's head.
Gerber takes one to the side of the head.
Gerber walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rodgers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gerber scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gerber tries to clinch there but Rodgers circles away.
Gerber backing away here, and Rodgers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rodgers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodgers swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodgers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gerber is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rodgers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Gerber throws a body shot but no joy.
Gerber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gerber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick from Rodgers , right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodgers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gerber doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodgers swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber blocks a jab.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodgers .
Rodgers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodgers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gerber misses with a body kick.
Rodgers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gerber on the side of the head.
Rodgers moves out of range as Gerber strikes.
Rodgers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rodgers throws an off balance right hand
and Gerber counters with a left to the body.
Rodgers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gerber.
Rodgers swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Gerber connects with a single shot there.
Rodgers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gerber throws out the jab.
Gerber throws a body punch but Rodgers moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Rodgers .
Rodgers misses with a low kick as Gerber jumps back.
Gerber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
An inside leg kick from Rodgers misses.
Gerber looks for the body kick but Rodgers saw that one coming.
Rodgers throws out a loose jab but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Gerber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gerber misses with an uppercut.
Gerber thuds a left hand into Rodgers 's body.
A lazy left from Rodgers finds it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodgers .
A looping hook to the body misses from Gerber. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gerber lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Rodgers .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Rodgers .
Rodgers needs to keep his hands up - Gerber had a free shot at his head there.
Gerber throws a body punch but Rodgers moves out of range.
Gerber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodgers checks a low kick from Gerber.
Gerber checks a leg kick nicely.
Gerber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Gerber swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rodgers throws a leg kick that misses.
Gerber tried to counter with a leg kick but Rodgers avoided it.
Rodgers connects with a solid leg kick.
Gerber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodgers .
Gerber slips a straight right by Rodgers .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Rodgers jabs at Gerber's body.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
Rodgers connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rodgers connects with the punch.
Gerber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gerber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gerber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodgers .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gerber checks a leg kick.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerber misses with an uppercut. Rodgers saw that one coming.
Rodgers scores with a shot to the body.
Gerber slips under a jab.
Gerber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Gerber throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gerber connects with a right hand. Rodgers shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber wants to clinch up but Rodgers keeps it at a distance.
Rodgers feints a counter leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gerber. Rodgers shrugs it off though.
Gerber drops his hands momentarily and Rodgers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gerber throws a hook but Rodgers blocks it.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Gerber. No joy for Rodgers on that attempt. #T1##TD2#
Rodgers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rodgers showed some decent athleticism there.
Gerber scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rodgers manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers throws some wild stikes that Gerber manages to avoid easily.
Rodgers throwing strikes but Gerber bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Gerber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rodgers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gerber is one step ahead there.
Gerber trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keith Rodgers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gerber preventing the sweep.
Rodgers wants to hit a sweep here but Gerber passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rodgers there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber avoids the attempt from Rodgers to control.
Rodgers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gerber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Gerber is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Rodgers is squirming around, avoiding Gerber's attempts to control the action.
Rodgers wants to control but Gerber is having none of it.
Rodgers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodgers wants to control but Gerber is having none of it.
Rodgers doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Keith Rodgers has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rodgers is looking to get to half guard.
Gerber cracks Rodgers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rodgers tries to hold on but Gerber pushes him away.
Rodgers can't escape the position.
Rodgers wants to hold on but Gerber pushes him away.
Gerber looking to ground and pound but Rodgers is blocking nicely.
Rodgers wants to control but Gerber is having none of it.
Gerber putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Gerber showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodgers 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers ! |
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Event:
GAMMA#971 Joosep v McGuire
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Gerber misses with a hook.
Gerber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gerber.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gerber. That did some damage!
Gerber misses with a body kick.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Gerber.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gerber throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Gerber only half commits.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Certiï¬ed Cave Gang that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Gerber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson defending well as Gerber loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Gerber has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gerber lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Gerber looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Gerber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Gerber misses the target.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerber connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gerber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gerber throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Gerber moves out of range easily.
Gerber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gerber scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gerber.
Gerber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerber gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gerber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gerber scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Gerber - just one landing.
Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gerber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerber lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Gerber with a nice cross.#T3#
Jackson avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Gerber lands a lovely overhand right.
Gerber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gerber throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gerber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gerber scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gerber explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gerber!
Gerber blocks a jab.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Gerber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Jackson jabs Gerber to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Gerber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
Gerber moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Gerber counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gerber.
Gerber throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gerber connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Gerber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerber moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Gerber tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gerber.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Gerber counters with a nice body kick.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Gerber's shoulder, as Gerber tries to avoid the shot.
Gerber defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throws a hook but Gerber avoids it easily.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gerber shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Gerber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gerber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gerber avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Gerber sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A solid body kick from Gerber.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Gerber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gerber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Jackson avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Gerber works the jab nicely.
Demetrius Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gerber.
Gerber darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson throws the left hand but Gerber avoids the punch easily.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gerber.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gerber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gerber takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerber connects with a high kick. #T2#
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerber moves away.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gerber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gerber blocks a head kick by Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gerber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Gerber.
Gerber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gerber bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gerber's head backwards.#T3#
Gerber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Gerber scores with a head kick.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters circling a little - Gerber finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gerber takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gerber.
Gerber just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gerber scores with a push kick.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gerber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerber misses with a body kick. #T4#
Gerber throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gerber.
Gerber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gerber. Jackson shrugs it off though.
Gerber wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Romulus Gerber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Gerber is out of range.
Gerber swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Gerber counters with a good, hard body kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Gerber.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Gerber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gerber misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Gerber was not able to check.
Gerber throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gerber under the eye.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gerber has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gerber and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gerber scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Gerber throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gerber tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gerber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gerber punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Gerber throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Gerber slips a jab from Jackson.
Gerber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Gerber scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Gerber's head.
Gerber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gerber scores with a decent looking hook.
Gerber swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
A jab from Gerber finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Gerber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerber.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerber is just out of range.
Jackson throws a body punch but Gerber moves out of range.
Demetrius Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Gerber.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gerber.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Gerber.
Gerber listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gerber throws a right hand that misses
and Gerber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gerber.
Gerber now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Gerber.
Gerber throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romulus Gerber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Gerber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gerber takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gerber throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
#T3#
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Gerber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gerber lands a jab.
Gerber scores with a punch to the head.
Gerber checks a leg kick.
Gerber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gerber checks a low kick from Jackson.
Gerber misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Gerber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerber wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Gerber is out of range.
Gerber appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gerber cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Gerber slips under a jab.
Gerber misses with a kick to the body.
Gerber blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Gerber avoids it.
Jackson misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Gerber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gerber has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Gerber!
Romulus Gerber seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GAMMA#966 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Gerber lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gerber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Weudke throws a body punch but Gerber moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Gerber.
Weudke cracks Gerber with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Weudke misses with a wild combination.
Weudke defending well as Gerber loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Weudke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gerber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Weudke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Weudke pulls Gerber in close to prevent any damage.
Weudke trying to keep a closed guard but Gerber is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Weudke wants to stand and escape but Gerber is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gerber misses with a kick to the body.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gerber shoots for a takedown but Weudke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gerber throws a sloppy body shot
and Weudke counters with a good low kick that Gerber was not able to check.
A big right from Gerber misses.
Weudke lands a nice looking body shot.
Gerber misses with a body shot.
Weudke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weudke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Weudke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weudke missing with a left hand there. Gerber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gerber misses with a head kick.
Weudke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gerber stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weudke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gerber in his tracks.
Weudke scores with a nice head shot.
Weudke checks the leg kick.
Weudke misses with a hook.
Gerber seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Weudke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber avoids the body shot from Weudke.
Weudke looks to land a body kick but Gerber moved away.
Gerber looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Weudke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gerber at a distance.
Weudke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gerber rather than just go for the knockout.
Gerber is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Weudke.
Good standup being displayed there by Weudke as he connects with a hook.
Gerber misses with a looping right.
Weudke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Gerber.
Gerber works Weudke's body with a nice hook.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerber misses with a straight left.
Weudke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gerber walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weudke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weudke connects with a body shot.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Weudke.
Weudke tries to land a front kick but Gerber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Weudke scores with a jab.#T4#
Gerber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Gerber.
Gerber misses with a hook.
Gerber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weudke.
Weudke throws a leg kick
and Gerber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Weudke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Gerber throws a right hand that misses
and Weudke counters with an outside leg kick.
Gerber tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weudke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gerber somewhat.
Weudke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gerber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Weudke.
Weudke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weudke scores with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Weudke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Weudke takes a swing at Gerber's ribcage but misses.
Weudke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gerber throws a lazy right hand but Weudke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Gerber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gerber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Weudke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber dives in for a single leg takedown but Weudke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gerber trying to land knees to the body.
Gerber takes a shot to the head.
Weudke blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch.
Weudke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gerber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerber blocks a jab.
Weudke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
Gerber blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Gerber pivots, looking for a leg kick but Weudke is out of range and Gerber settles back down.
Gerber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gerber lands a jab to Weudke's midsection.
Gerber misses with an uppercut. Weudke saw that one coming.
Weudke lands with a kick to the ribs.
Weudke takes a swing at Gerber's ribcage but misses.
Gerber misses with a hook
and Weudke counters with a left to the body.
Gerber throws a jab when Weudke was well out of range.
Weudke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gerber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Weudke is predictable there
and Gerber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gerber throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Weudke.
Weudke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gerber attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Weudke tenderised Gerber's leg. Gerber is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Weudke misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weudke misses the shot to the body.
Roland Weudke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Gerber.
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weudke flicks out a counter leg kick but Gerber steps away.
Gerber pivots, looking for a leg kick but Weudke is out of range and Gerber settles back down.
Weudke is looking to slow Gerber down with leg kicks.
Gerber scores with a hook to the body. Weudke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Weudke misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gerber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weudke. That's going to slow Gerber down.
Weudke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gerber lands with an overhand left.
Weudke cracks Gerber with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gerber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Weudke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body punch from Weudke.
Gerber misses with a right hand
and Weudke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gerber's knee momentarily.
Gerber wants to land a leg kick but Weudke is out of range. #T3#
Weudke throws a lazy right hand but Gerber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weudke.
Weudke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Weudke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weudke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gerber.
A lazy left from Gerber finds it's target.
Gerber looks for the body kick but Weudke saw that one coming.
Weudke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gerber.
Gerber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weudke flicks out a counter leg kick but Gerber steps away.
Weudke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weudke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Weudke throws a body shot but no joy.
Gerber avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gerber just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Gerber throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke unleashes a big counter combination but Gerber bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Weudke thuds a left hand into Gerber's body.
Gerber slips a jab from Weudke.
A head kick misses from Gerber.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weudke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gerber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gerber lands a jab to the nose.
Weudke moves out of range as Gerber strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Weudke.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weudke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
Gerber throws a push kick but Weudke slaps the foot to one side.
Weudke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weudke. That's going to slow Gerber down.
Weudke throws a sloppy body shot
and Gerber counters with a left to the body.
Gerber lands a nice shot that snaps Weudke's head back.
Gerber throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roland Weudke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Weudke lands a nice shot to the body.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
Weudke takes a swing at Gerber's ribcage but misses.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke misses with a low kick.
Weudke throws a leg kick but Gerber sees it coming and moves out of range.
Weudke throws a chopping leg kick but Gerber manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gerber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weudke misses with a low kick as Gerber jumps back.
Weudke throws out a leg kick but Gerber moves out of range and Weudke only half commits.
Gerber connects with a jab.
Gerber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gerber shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Weudke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Weudke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Gerber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weudke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerber lands a couple of digs.
Gerber wants to control from the top but Weudke keeps moving.
Gerber throwing strikes but missing.
Weudke pulls Gerber in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gerber wants to control from the top but Weudke keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Weudke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gerber's hands.
Weudke lands a right hook to the body.
Weudke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gerber.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weudke lands with an overhand left.
A bone on bone clash there as Gerber blocks the leg kick.
Gerber throws a jab but it's blocked by Weudke.
Gerber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weudke.
Gerber looks for the body kick but Weudke saw that one coming.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber misses with a body kick. #T3#
Weudke does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slow jab from Gerber misses its intended target.
Gerber digs a good body shot into Weudke's ribs.
Weudke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gerber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gerber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerber was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.#TD#
Gerber closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Weudke's guard.
Gerber throws a strike but Weudke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Weudke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Gerber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Weudke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weudke keeping moving, preventing Gerber from controlling successfully.
Weudke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roland Weudke.
I've got Weudke 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Roland Weudke!
During a confident post fight interview, Roland Weudke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#962 Song v Joosep
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Gerber throws a lazy head kick
and Danilov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gerber.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot.
Gerber throws out a loose jab but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Danilov.
Gerber 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.
Gerber checks a leg kick.
Danilov with a nice cross.
Gerber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Danilov.
Danilov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gerber keeps Danilov at a distance using the push kick.
Danilov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerber slips a straight right by Danilov.
Gerber clobbers Danilov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gerber throws a hook but Danilov blocks it.
Gerber misses with a straight left. #T1#
Gerber throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gerber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gerber moves out of range as Danilov strikes.
A punch combination from Danilov misses.
A punch lands to the side of Danilov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gerber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danilov.#CL2#
Danilov darts in and clinches Gerber up against the cage.#BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Danilov misses the target.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Danilov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Danilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gerber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danilov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danilov blocks a jab.
Gerber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Danilov connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Gerber blocks the low kick.
It looked like Gerber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danilov tries for a takedown but Gerber circles away easily
letting Gerber counter with a right hand.
Danilov lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Gerber tenderised Danilov's leg. Danilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Danilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gerber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gerber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gerber misses with a hook.
Danilov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Danilov throws a right hand that Gerber ducks under and follows up with a left that Gerber also avoids with ease.
Gerber slips under a jab.
Gerber scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Gerber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danilov throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerber looks to score with a jab to the body but Danilov is just out of range.
Danilov with the counter takedown but Gerber avoids it easily.
Danilov connects with a right hand. Gerber shakes it off.
Danilov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gerber.
A telegraphed right hand from Danilov misses the target.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Gerber scores with a jab to the head.
Danilov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Gerber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Danilov.
Gerber takes a swing at Danilov's ribcage but misses.
Danilov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Danilov connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
A head kick misses from Danilov.
Danilov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Gerber misses.
Gerber does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gerber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Danilov lands a nice shot that snaps Gerber's head back.
Nice takedown defense from Gerber. No joy for Danilov on that attempt.
Danilov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gerber.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danilov.
Gerber throws a low kick but Danilov avoids it.
Danilov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Danilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gerber scores with a jab to the body.
Danilov walks into a left hand.
A low kick from Gerber is predictable there
letting Danilov counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Danilov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruslan Danilov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gerber thuds a left hand into Danilov's body.
Danilov throws a leg kick but Gerber moved away.
Danilov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danilov throws a jab when Gerber was well out of range.
Danilov connects with a looping right hand.
Danilov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gerber misses with a body shot.
Gerber sets himself, and Danilov steps forward looking for the clinch! Gerber avoids it this time.
Gerber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gerber looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gerber finds it's way through Danilov's defenses.
Danilov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gerber at a distance.
Gerber pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber scores with a punch to the head.
Danilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gerber feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Gerber connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Danilov clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Danilov.
Danilov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Danilov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Gerber throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch.
Gerber avoids the body shot from Danilov.
Danilov misses with a body shot
and Gerber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Gerber finds it's way through Danilov's defenses.
Gerber lands with a good body shot.
Gerber scores with a hook to the body. Danilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A good leg kick by Danilov.
Danilov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gerber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Gerber cracks a nice hook into Danilov's ribs.
Danilov is breathing heavily.
Gerber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber missing with a left hand there. Danilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danilov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Gerber.
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Danilov.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov closes the distance but Gerber moves to the side
and Gerber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gerber takes one on the button.
Gerber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Danilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerber is just out of range.
Gerber looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Danilov misses. #T3#
Danilov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gerber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gerber thuds a left hand into Danilov's body.
A low kick from Danilov misses
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gerber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gerber avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Danilov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danilov.
Gerber clobbers Danilov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Danilov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gerber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Gerber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Danilov.
Gerber throws a body punch but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gerber ducks right into an uppercut from Danilov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danilov checks the leg kick.
Gerber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Danilov throws a leg kick
and Gerber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gerber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gerber keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Danilov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gerber doesn't seem bothered though.
Gerber tries to land a front kick but Danilov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Danilov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danilov lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crunch! Danilov slams his shin into Gerber's torso.
Gerber missing with a left hand there. Danilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danilov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gerber throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Danilov. Those never looked like landing.
Gerber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danilov throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters circling a little - Gerber finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Danilov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gerber tried to counter with a leg kick but Danilov avoided it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gerber cracks Danilov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Danilov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gerber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danilov scores with a jab to the body.
Danilov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Danilov ducks under a wild hook from Gerber.
Danilov takes one to the side of the head.
Danilov swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Danilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gerber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gerber counters with a right hand to the body.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick
and Gerber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danilov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Gerber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2#
Danilov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Gerber scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danilov with a poor takedown
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gerber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danilov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gerber can pounce on him.
Danilov scores with a hook to the body. Gerber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gerber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danilov.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gerber throws an overhand right that lands on Danilov's shoulder, as Danilov tries to avoid the shot.
Gerber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danilov can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Danilov rushes Gerber and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Gerber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danilov throws a series of punches but Gerber moves out of range. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gerber walks into a stiff left hand from Danilov.
Gerber lets loose with a powerful body kick. Danilov will feel that in the morning.
A head kick misses from Gerber.
Danilov tries for a takedown but Gerber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gerber avoids the body shot from Danilov.
Danilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danilov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gerber.
Danilov throws a sloppy body shot
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gerber staying out of range there.
Danilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Gerber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Danilov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Danilov is defended easily by Gerber.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Danilov.#T3#
Gerber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Danilov moves out of range as Gerber strikes.
Gerber on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danilov misses with a left hand
and Gerber counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Danilov looks to land a left hand but Gerber moved out of range nicely.
Danilov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gerber connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Danilov scrambles back to his feet.
Gerber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Danilov checks a leg kick nicely.
Danilov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Danilov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danilov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gerber makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Danilov slips a straight right by Gerber.
Danilov wants to counter the offense by Gerber and move into the clinch position.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Gerber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gerber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov throws a front kick aimed at Gerber's knee but Gerber avoids it well.
Gerber throws a leg kick but Danilov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Danilov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
Gerber appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danilov.
Danilov tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerber closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gerber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Danilov. Beautiful body shot.
Gerber connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Danilov throws a leg kick but Gerber sees it coming and moves out of range.
Danilov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Gerber showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gerber has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Gerber!
An out of breath Romulus Gerber thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GAMMA#958 Karim v Bento
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Rochester tries to close the distance and clinch but Gerber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gerber misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gerber - that will leave a mark!
Rochester wants to clinch
and Gerber counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Rochester misses the target.
Gerber throws a wild body kick that Rochester sees coming a mile off.
Rochester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Rochester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rochester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rochester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gerber.
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerber tries to move into range but Rochester moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick lands for Gerber.
Rochester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Gerber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gerber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rochester 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.#CL#
Rochester has Gerber up against the cage in a clinch.
Rochester misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Gerber manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Gerber.
Gerber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gerber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Rochester takes the fight into the clinch.
Rochester tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gerber slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Gerber breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Gerber misses with a wild body shot.
Rochester throws a hook but Gerber blocks it.
Gerber steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rochester avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Rochester lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Gerber tries to keep at a distance but Rochester has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rochester throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Rochester successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Rochester throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gerber uses it to pass to side control.
Rochester seems a little lost for a moment, as Gerber dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Rochester's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gerber moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Gerber trying to control the action but Rochester is working from the bottom.
Gerber in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gerber scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rochester to see if he's OK.
Rochester tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rochester is working hard here to advance position.
Rochester is trying to escape the position but Gerber is controlling the position.
Rochester is trying to get back to half guard.
Gerber controlling the position from side mount.
Rochester tries to buck Gerber off but Gerber is having none of it.
Rochester is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Romulus Gerber will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
An inside leg kick from Rochester misses.
Rochester throws a hook but Gerber avoids it easily.
Gerber misses with an uppercut. Rochester saw that one coming.
Romulus Gerber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rochester misses with a looping right.
Gerber swats away the attempt to clinch by Rochester.
Gerber lands with a shot to the body.
Gerber thumps Rochester with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses.
Gerber with a nice cross.
Gerber throws a leg kick which misses Rochester's front leg but catches the back leg as Rochester tries to avoid it.
Rochester tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gerber counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
Rochester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gerber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gerber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rochester looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
Gerber lands a nice shot that snaps Rochester's head back.
Gerber throws a body punch but Rochester moves out of range.
Gerber swings for the body but Rochester moves out of range.
Rochester takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Rochester gets the takedown into side control.
Gerber bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gerber. Rochester shrugs it off though.
Gerber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rochester on the side of the head.#T2#
Gerber thuds a left hand into Rochester's body.
Gerber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rochester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rochester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gerber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rochester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gerber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rochester lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gerber's sensitive parts.
Gerber throws a body kick that misses.
Gerber thuds a left hand into Rochester's body.
The fighters circling - Rochester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gerber is looking to slow Rochester down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Gerber. #T3#
Rochester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Gerber misses.
Gerber scores with a push kick.
Gerber swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gerber moves out of range of the leg kick from Rochester.
Rochester throws a poor cross that misses
and Gerber counters with a right hand to the body.
Gerber lands with a good body shot.
Gerber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rochester rather than just go for the knockout.
Gerber cracks Rochester with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rochester throws a jab when Gerber was well out of range.
Gerber throws a jab but it's blocked by Rochester.
It looked like Rochester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rochester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gerber can pounce on him.
#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gerber. Rochester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rochester is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gerber walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rochester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gerber lands a nice looking body shot.
Rochester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gerber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerber scores with a jab.#CL#
Rochester clinches with his opponent.
Rochester throws a head punch that misses.
Gerber lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Arlo Rochester has been cut.
Rochester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gerber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gerber manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rochester swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Rochester fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arlo Rochester's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gerber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gerber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rochester misses with an uppercut.
Gerber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rochester.
Rochester shoots in for a double leg but Gerber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gerber misses with a jab to the body
and Rochester counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gerber slips a jab from Rochester.
Rochester scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rochester misses with an uppercut. Gerber saw that one coming.#TD#
Rochester closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rochester lands in his opponent's guard.
Gerber has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rochester has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Rochester swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gerber pushes Rochester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rochester working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gerber blocks an uppercut.
Gerber throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rochester blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Gerber breaks the clinch.
Gerber catches Rochester with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rochester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gerber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gerber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rochester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gerber throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Rochester misses the target.
Rochester throws an overhand right that lands on Gerber's shoulder, as Gerber tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Gerber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rochester.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gerber - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gerber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gerber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gerber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gerber throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Romulus Gerber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC2#Rochester is rocked!
Rochester looks to land a left hand but Gerber moved out of range nicely.
Gerber scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rochester misses with an uppercut. Gerber saw that one coming.
Gerber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rochester has time to react.#T3#
Gerber scores with a sloppy right hand. Rochester should have avoided that one.
Rochester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Gerber misses.
Rochester looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
Rochester sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gerber cracks Rochester with an open hand slap.
Gerber gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Rochester counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arlo Rochester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rochester is working away from the top position though.
Gerber keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Rochester is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Gerber wants to get back to full guard.
Gerber gets full guard.
Gerber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rochester is one step ahead there.
Rochester wants to control from the top but Gerber keeps moving.
Gerber is trying to keep Rochester in close.
Gerber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rochester is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Gerber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gerber 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Gerber!
Romulus Gerber seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GAMMA#954 Karim v LaTroy
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
River lands the left hand.
A head kick by River misses
and Gerber counters with an outside leg kick.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gerber.
Gerber throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.
River takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gerber looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Gerber throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily. #TD#
River is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gerber's half guard.
River not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gerber keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerber is refusing to be controlled, as River sits in half guard. #SUB#
River is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
River sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gerber defending well though.
River wants to control but Gerber is keeping him busy.
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. River connects with a nice short shot to Gerber's temple. #SUB#
River seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
River is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gerber is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
River seems to be looking for submissions.
Gerber blocking the ground and pound attempt from River.
Gerber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerber is trying to maintain the position but River is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
River tries to pass to full mount but Gerber defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Gerber lands a glancing blow to the side of River's head.
Gerber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gerber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
River swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gerber.
Gerber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gerber misses with a low kick.
River throws a head kick that Gerber semi-blocks.
River misses with a left hand
and Gerber counters with a solid body kick.
Gerber throws a body shot but no joy.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by River.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
River drives through and clinches with Gerber against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerber is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but River is keeping busy.
River lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
River goes for a takedown attempt but Gerber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
River goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by River or perhaps it was just good defense by Gerber, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gerber! But no joy.
Gerber scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
River clinches with his opponent.
Gerber is trying to force a seperation but River has the dominant position.
Gerber tries to break the clinch but River is controlling the position.
Gerber lands an elbow that stopped River in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gerber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gerber takes an elbow to the temple.
Gerber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. River is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gerber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A solid body kick from Gerber.
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gerber misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
Gerber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gerber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
River avoids the head kick by Gerber.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gerber.
Gerber lands a nice shot to the body.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River throws a shot from downtown. Gerber moves away and avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from River. #T1#
River throws a looping overhand right but Gerber ducks down to avoid it.
Gerber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.#CL#
Gerber gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch.
A short left from Gerber.
I was talking to River's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gerber misses with a punch on the inside.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
River gets a trip takedown into half guard.
River throwing shots but Gerber is blocking nicely.
Gerber tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerber is doing well to control the position and prevent River from advancing to side control.
River keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Gerber is not content to let River control the position.#SUB#
River is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gerber still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gerber has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
River gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gerber is stalling here. River is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gerber seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and River has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Gerber is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
River is looking to take a break and control but Gerber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gerber keeps River under control for a moment.
Gerber struggling a bit here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gerber is looking to regain half guard here but River keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Gerber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gerber is not content to let River control the position.
Gerber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but River wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gerber swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gerber.
River throws out a leg kick but Gerber moves out of range and River only half commits.
River lands an overhand right.
River closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gerber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gerber throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Gerber tries to sprawl but River drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gerber is looking to get back to is feet but River passes into side control.
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!#SUB#
River thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
River sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gerber is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
River sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gerber is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
River taking a break here but Gerber is having none of it and regains half guard.
River wants to free his trapped foot but Gerber is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
River maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gerber could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but River has cracked it and Gerber is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by River!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick River!
After winning the bout, Patrick River 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:
SMASH:71
Date: Jun 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Gerber staying out of range there.
Nik walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nik misses the jab.
Nik swings widly with a right hand
and Gerber counters with a nice kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Nik misses
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab.
Nik throws a body shot but no joy.
Gerber walks into a left hand.
Gerber thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nik if he has to take too many more of those.
Gerber misses with a leg kick
and Nik counters with a one-two to the body.
Gerber swings for the body but Nik moves out of range.
Nik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerber connects with a body shot that sends Nik's belly button to the back.
Nik misses the shot to the body.
Nik misses with a straight left.
Gerber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gerber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Nik walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gerber.#T1#
Nik throws a body punch but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber misses with a kick to the body.
Gerber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nik.
Gerber misses with an uppercut
letting Nik counter with a right hand.
A jab from Nik misses.
Gerber's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gerber scrambles back to his feet.
Nik misses with a two punch combination.
Nik lands with a good body shot.
Nik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nik misses with a straight left.
Nik misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Gerber tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gerber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nik looks to land a combination but Gerber avoids it well.
Nik throws a poor cross that misses
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand.
Nik just misses with a punch to the body.
Nik just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerber with a nice calf kick.
Gerber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nik looks to land a left hand but Gerber moved out of range nicely.
Gerber lands a head kick. Nik smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nik thuds a left hand into Gerber's body.
Gerber looks to score with a jab to the body but Nik is just out of range.
Gerber lands a body shot.
#T3#
Gerber connects with a body shot.
Nik misses with an uppercut
and Gerber counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nik thinking.
A head kick misses from Gerber.
Nik misses with a right hand
and Nik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nik lands a jab to the nose.
Nik throws a jab but it's blocked by Gerber.
Gerber is looking to wear down Nik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nik takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerber manages to avoid it.
As Nik backs away, Gerber returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gerber throws a body kick that misses.
Gerber throws a body punch but Nik moves out of range.
Nik misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand.
Gerber throws a wild body kick that Nik sees coming a mile off.
Good shot there by Nik.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gerber misses the target.
Gerber lands the left hand.
Gerber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nik throws out the jab.
Gerber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gerber slips under a jab from Nik.
Gerber is looking to score with low kicks.
Nik looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
Gerber lands a nice shot to the body.
Gerber looks for the body kick but Nik saw that one coming.
Nik is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nik dips to his left and cracks Gerber with an uppercut!
Gerber throws a hook to the side of Nik's head but Nik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gerber misses with a low kick.
Nik doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Romulus Gerber will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nik defending well as Gerber loads up on a big left hand.
Nik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gerber, as that shot connected.
No joy there for Nik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Gerber tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gerber.
Nik misses with an uppercut
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.
Gerber lands a glancing blow to the side of Nik's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik lands with an overhand left.
Nik misses with a low kick.
Nik throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gerber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nik.
Nik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Gerber throws a head kick that misses.
Nik throws out a counter right but Gerber avoids it with no problem.
Nik just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gerber lunges at Nik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nik's hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gerber.
Nik misses with an uppercut. Gerber saw that one coming.
Nik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gerber.
Nik missing with a left hand there. Gerber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Gerber misses the target.
Gerber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gerber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nik swings widly with a right hand
and Gerber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nik moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Gerber thuds his right hand into Nik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nik misses with a low kick.
Gerber throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#It looks like Aleks Nik has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nik misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Gerber misses the target.
Nik lands a jab to Gerber's midsection.
Gerber scores with a nice strike.
Gerber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nik momentarily.
Gerber lands a nice shot to the body.
Nik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerber moves away.
Romulus Gerber is winning the standup battle so far.
Nik throws a combination that misses
and Nik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Nik as Gerber shoots in.#T3#
Nik misses with a left hand
and Gerber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gerber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gerber misses with a wild body shot.
Nik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nik moves away from the strike by Gerber.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nik.
Gerber throws a jab when Nik was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gerber misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gerber.
Nik misses with a hook
and Gerber counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gerber throws a front kick aimed at Nik's knee but Nik avoids it well.
Gerber moves out of range as Nik strikes.
Nik throws a poor cross that misses
and Gerber counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nik thinking. #T4#
Nik scoring well with a low kick there.
Nik blocks a head kick by Gerber.
Gerber lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerber will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nik takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nik throws a low kick, looking for Gerber's leg but Gerber calmly moves out of range.
Gerber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nik momentarily.
Nik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gerber punishes Nik's body with a nice straight punch.
Gerber lands a right hook to the body.
Nik misses with a shot to the body
and Gerber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nik attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nik lands a head shot.
Nik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nik slips a jab from Gerber.
Gerber tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nik defends well and Gerber ends up having to push Nik into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Nik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gerber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nik is looking to break free of the clinch but Gerber has double underhooks. #BC#
Gerber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gerber looks for the body kick but Nik saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik swinging wildly here.
Nik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Nik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nik scores with a sloppy right hand. Gerber should have avoided that one.
Nik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gerber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aleks Nik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Nik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gerber doesn't seem phased though.
Gerber takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gerber takes a swing at Nik's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gerber. Nik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gerber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gerber. That's going to slow Nik down.
Gerber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nik lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nik misses with a lunging right hand
and Nik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nik misses with a shot to the body
and Gerber counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nik is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gerber with a body shot.
Nik ducks under a wild hook from Gerber.
Nik throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Nik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nik's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nik throws a shot from downtown. Gerber moves away and avoids it.
Nik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice cross by Nik.
Romulus Gerber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab lands there for Gerber.
Nik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Gerber lands a glancing blow to the side of Nik's head.
Gerber slips a straight right by Nik.
Nice uppercut lands for Gerber. That snapped Nik's head back.
#T3#
Nik swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Nik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donk. Nik catches Gerber right on the button with a cross.
Gerber cracks Nik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gerber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gerber lands a nice hook to Nik's body. Nik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nik lands with a shot to the body.
Nik misses with the combination.
Nik fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Nik misses
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Gerber misses with a body shot.
Gerber lands a nice shot that snaps Nik's head back.
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!
Nik misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gerber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nik with a jab.
Nik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nik. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gerber lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sloppy strikes from Nik. Those never looked like landing.
Aleks Nik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerber cracks Nik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gerber digs a good body shot into Nik's ribs.
Gerber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nik's head.
Nik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Gerber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gerber, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Gerber!
Romulus Gerber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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SMASH: Perkele vs Cole
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Kelly wants to clinch
and Gerber counters with a good low kick that Kelly was not able to check.
Gerber misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kelly tries to counter by clinching up but Gerber breaks away and moves out of range.
Kelly is looking to clinch but Gerber is avoiding it.
Gerber appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gerber misses with a body punch
enabling Kelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerber has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kelly throws a right and a left that Gerber avoids nicely.
Gerber throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it.
Gerber misses with a straight right.
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Gerber pushes him off.
Gerber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Kelly takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Ned Kelly has been cut.
Kelly avoids the elbow strike from Gerber, against the cage.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Kelly working aggressively here.
#T1#
Kelly working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerber.
Kelly working aggressively here.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Gerber throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Gerber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelly throws a head kick but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gerber looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
It looked like Kelly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kelly tries to clinch but Gerber is having none of it.
Kelly connects with a right hand. Gerber shakes it off.
Sloppy strikes from Kelly. Those never looked like landing.
Gerber counters with a body kick.
Gerber scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Gerber.
It looked like Kelly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Gerber looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
Kelly seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gerber lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand.
Gerber throws a body shot but no joy.
Gerber lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Kelly moves into range and clinches up with Gerber.
Gerber looking to throw knees to the head but Kelly is blocking nicely.
Gerber is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kelly working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Gerber breaks the clinch.
Kelly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gerber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kelly.
Gerber misses with a low kick. #T3#
Kelly checks a leg kick.
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Gerber pushes him off.
Gerber lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gerber can pounce on him.
#CL#
Kelly moves into the clinch.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Gerber takes a shot to the head.
Gerber looking to stall.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Gerber blocks an uppercut.
Gerber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelly.
Kelly avoiding damage as Gerber throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Gerber manages to break the clinch.
Kelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly tries to clinch up but Gerber circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Kelly. Those never looked like landing.
Gerber with a hook.
Gerber tries to work over Kelly's front leg with a kick but Kelly checks it.
Good exchange - Gerber coming out on top.#CL#
Kelly drives through and clinches with Gerber against the cage.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gerber manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ned Kelly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ned Kelly's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gerber swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Kelly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gerber, pushing him back against the cage.
Gerber lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gerber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Gerber - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kelly gets through Gerber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gerber tries to break free but Kelly pushes him back against the cage.
Kelly working aggressively here.
Gerber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Gerber swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber tries to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling the position.
Gerber wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gerber misses with an elbow strike.
Gerber trying to control the position but instead, Kelly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gerber into the cage.
Gerber has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
#T1#
Gerber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gerber.
Gerber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerber.
Gerber can't get the takedown.
Good body shot from Gerber.
Gerber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Gerber.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Gerber.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerber blocks an uppercut.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Ned Kelly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly. #T2#
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerber blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kelly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gerber clobbers Kelly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gerber.
Kelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kelly checks a leg kick.
Kelly wants to clinch up but Gerber keeps it at a distance.
Gerber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gerber jabs Kelly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Gerber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Kelly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ned Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ned Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romulus Gerber.
Kelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kelly with a nice cross.
Kelly is looking to clinch.
Gerber misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kelly misses its target.#CL#
Gerber gets tackled into the cage by Kelly. Kelly maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gerber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Gerber to work.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gerber.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Gerber. #T4#
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Gerber.
Kelly blocks an uppercut.
Gerber blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Gerber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gerber has Kelly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kelly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Gerber is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerber.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Kelly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kelly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gerber.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerber is trying to force a seperation but Kelly has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Kelly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ned Kelly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kelly tries to clinch up.
Kelly pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gerber back to the cage. Kelly follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fighters circling - Kelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gerber takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gerber throws a lazy body kick
and Kelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Kelly closes the distance and pushes Gerber back into the cage.
Gerber throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kelly lands with a short shot to the head.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Gerber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gerber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gerber.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Gerber blocking some punches.
#T1#
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gerber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Gerber.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Kelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Gerber breaks from the clinch.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Kelly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kelly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gerber misses the body punch
and Kelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gerber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Gerber.
Gerber misses with a jab to the body
and Kelly counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gerber can pounce on him.
#CL#
Kelly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gerber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Kelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gerbers head.
Gerber tries a knee to the head but Kelly blocks it.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gerber blocks an uppercut.
Gerber creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kelly.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gerber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Gerber.
Kelly dodges an elbow strike from Gerber.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kelly.
Gerber stalling in the clinch but Kelly improves position.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gerber throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3#
Kelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gerber wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
Gerber pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gerber stalling against the cage.
Gerber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Gerber breaks the clinch.
Kelly tries to clinch there but Gerber circles away.
Gerber misses with a takedown attempt - Kelly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gerber throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly moves out of range easily.
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Gerber pushes him off.
Gerber was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kelly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gerber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Gerber connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kelly. Kelly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kelly tries to clinch up but Gerber circles away and keeps his distance.
Ned Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Kelly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gerber, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Gerber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gerber swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
Kelly looks to clinch
and Gerber counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gerber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kelly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gerber finds it's way round the side to connect with Kelly's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ned Kelly.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kelly, 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ned Kelly!
A victorious Ned Kelly thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SMASH: Fuentes vs Floyd
Date: Apr 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Gerber throws out a powerful jab.
Voronov wants to slow Gerber down by chopping away at his legs.
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gerber looks to score with a jab to the body but Voronov is just out of range.
Gerber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Voronov thuds a left hand into Gerber's body.
Gerber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voronov throws a combination that misses
letting Gerber counter with a right hand.
Voronov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gerber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Voronov.
Voronov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerber is just out of range.
Gerber throws a hook to the side of Voronov's head but Voronov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Voronov loads up on a big right hand but Gerber slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voronov moves out of range of the strikes.
Voronov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gerber.#T1#
Voronov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Voronov scores with a hook to the body. Gerber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gerber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Voronov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Voronov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Voronov.
Voronov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Voronov moves out of range of the strikes.
Voronov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gerber looks to throw the jab but Voronov is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Voronov. Beautiful body shot.
Voronov avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Voronov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Voronov missing with a left hand there. Gerber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gerber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voronov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerber.
A punch combination from Voronov misses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voronov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Voronov is looking to wear down Gerber with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Voronov scores with a punch to the head.
Voronov swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Voronov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gerber's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Voronov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gerber scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Voronov misses its intended target.
Gerber lands a nice looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gerber.
A little feinted left hand from Voronov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gerber loads up on a big right hand but Voronov slips the punch.
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voronov avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Voronov throws a hook to the side of Gerber's head but Gerber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Voronov scores with a hook to the body. Gerber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Voronov throws an off balance right hand
and Voronov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Voronov avoids a kick to the body.
Gerber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gerber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gerber tries to move into range but Voronov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Voronov avoids the head kick by Gerber.
Gerber blocks a jab.
Voronov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
Voronov moves out of range of the body kick from Gerber.
Voronov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Voronov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gerber.
Voronov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yuri Voronov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Voronov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gerber sprawling to the canvas! Gerber rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Voronov finish him?!
#ROC#Gerber is rocked!
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!
Are you kidding me?! Voronov ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Gerber clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuri Voronov!
Yuri Voronov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SFL 141 | Garuda vs Kardashian
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tantor.
Gerber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Gerber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tantor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gerber counters with an outside leg kick.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Tantor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tantor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gerber throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor. #CL#
Tantor closes the distance and clinches.
Gerber lands a nice shot to the body.
Gerber throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tantors head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tantor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##CL#
Tantor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gerber gets through Tantor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gerber avoiding damage.
Gerber slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting on Gerber's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Gerber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gerber effectively controlling the action here.
Tantor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gerber gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maki Tantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Gerber throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Gerber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Tantor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tantor being controlled here momentarily.
Tantor trying to control but Gerber is working from the bottom.
Gerber wants to improve his position but instead Tantor has moved into half guard.
Well, if Tantor 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.
#T3#
Gerber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tantor.
Tantor wants to get back to his feet.
Gerber is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tantor slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tantor trying to mount his opponent but Gerber defends it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tantor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gerber sprawls well. Gerber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tantor gets slowly back to his feet.
Gerber appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tantor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber 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#
Gerber slaps away a takedown attempt from Tantor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tantor misses with a takedown attempt - Gerber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gerber scores with a hook.
Tantor tries to clinch up but Gerber circles away and keeps his distance.
Romulus Gerber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gerber throws a shot to the body.
Tantor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tantor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gerber defends well and Tantor ends up having to push Gerber into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maki Tantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerber tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Gerber back against the cage. #TD#
Tantor manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber tries to free his leg and advance position but Tantor is retaining full guard.
Gerber controlling from the top position. #T1#
Tantor 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#
Tantor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gerber works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gerber wants to get back to his feet but Tantor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tantor wants to get up but he can't break Gerber's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gerber being controlled here, momentarily.
Tantor stands and throws Gerber's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2##SU#
Tantor decides to stand back up.
Tantor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gerber tries to avoid it but Tantor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gerber to the ground. Gerber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gerber throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gerber with a nice calf kick.
Gerber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tantor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tantor fails with the takedown.
Gerber lands with a nice body kick. #T3##CL#
Tantor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch.
Gerber scores with a punch to the head.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tantor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tantor misses with a few strikes there.
Gerber fakes the leg kick and cracks Tantor in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tantor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gerber counters with a low kick, right behind Tantor 's knee.
Tantor blocks a head kick by Gerber.
Gerber misses with a straight right.
Tantor throws a big counter combination but Gerber scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gerber takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gerber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tantor. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.
Gerber avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Gerber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tantor has time to react.
Gerber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gerber swats away the attempt to clinch by Tantor.#T4#
Tantor with a poor takedown
and Gerber counters with a right hand to the body.
Tantor tries to clinch up.
Gerber scores with a jab to the head.
Tantor misses with a takedown
and Gerber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tantor doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerber circles away.
Tantor dives in and grabs Gerber's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gerber pushes down on Tantor's head and hops out.
Gerber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tantor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gerber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gerber scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#Tantor is rocked!
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick.
Oh Tantor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tantor is defended easily by Gerber.
Tantor seems to have got his legs back now.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Gerber moves out of range easily.
Gerber replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tantor blocks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tantor doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Gerber counter with a right hand.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tantor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tantor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tantor backing away here, and Gerber unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Gerber.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tantor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maki Tantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick
and Gerber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maki Tantor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gerber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gerber scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tantor fails with the takedown
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gerber lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerber throws a sloppy head kick and Tantor moves out of range easily.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Gerber avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Gerber throws a head kick that half lands.
Gerber throws a leg kick but Tantor moved away.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gerber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gerber is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gerber tries to land a front kick but Tantor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tantor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gerber is fending him off so far but Tantor persists. Nope, Gerber circles away and we're back to standing.
Tantor backing away here, and Gerber unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tantor blocks a head kick by Gerber.
Tantor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tantor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gerber slaps away a takedown attempt from Tantor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tantor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gerber swivels and escapes.
Gerber throws out a counter right but Tantor avoids it with no problem.
A head kick from Gerber lands but Tantor takes it in his stride.
Romulus Gerber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Tantor shoots in looking for a takedown. Gerber tries to sprawl out of it but Tantor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gerber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tantor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Romulus Gerber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tantor or perhaps it was just good defense by Gerber, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Gerber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tantor fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerber lands a high kick!
Tantor fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gerber! But no joy.#T3#
Tantor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gerber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tantor on the side of the head.
Gerber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gerber lands a slapping body shot.
Tantor scores with a head kick. Gerber tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gerber looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gerber. That's going to slow Tantor down.
Gerber connects with a leg kick.
Tantor shoots in and drives through. Gerber sprawls well.
Tantor misses with a takedown attempt
and Gerber counters with a nice uppercut.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Tantor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gerber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maki Tantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gerber sprawls well. Gerber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tantor gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Gerber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gerber is looking to slow Tantor down with leg kicks.
Gerber lands a glancing blow to the side of Tantor's head.
Gerber avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Tantor has a takedown stuffed.
Tantor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tantor misses with a series of wild punches.
Gerber throws out a counter right but Tantor avoids it with no problem.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses
and Gerber counters with an inside leg kick.
Tantor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gerber staying out of range there.
Tantor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Gerber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gerber 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Gerber!
A very excited looking Romulus Gerber made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SFL 136 | Sitsongrit Returns
Date: Feb 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Gerber.
And Gerber responds with a good body kick, but Lawrence manages to step out the way in time.
Lawrence misses the jab.
Lawrence 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.
Gerber scores with a jab. Lawrence acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gerber scores with a kick to the midsection.
A left and a right from Gerber both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Malachi Lawrence has been cut.
Lawrence looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Gerber.
Lawrence misses with a body punch
and Gerber counters with a three punch combo that has Lawrence backing up. Lawrence nods at Gerber to acknowledge the strikes.
Lawrence misses with a looping left.
Gerber misses the shot to the body.
Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerber is just out of range.
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!
Gerber slips under a jab.
Gerber misses the shot to the body.
Gerber connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawrence misses the target.
A nice combination there by Gerber.
Gerber avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence takes one on the button.#T1#
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerber is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Romulus Gerber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gerber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawrence misses with a double jab.
Gerber listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gerber scores with a shot to the body.
Gerber has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gerber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from Gerber.
Lawrence jabs Gerber right on the nose. Gerber blinks but takes it well.
Gerber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a takedown. Gerber tries to sprawl out of it but Lawrence keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gerber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawrence takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber with a jab.#T2#
Lawrence walks into a straight right hand from Gerber.
Gerber moves out of range as Lawrence strikes.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lawrence lands with an uppercut that bounces Gerber off the cage and back into range.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut. Gerber saw that one coming.
Lawrence throws a hook but Gerber blocks it.
Gerber doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Lawrence tests Gerber's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Lawrence fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gerber to the ground. Lawrence is now in Gerber's guard.
Gerber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lawrence works over Gerber with some ground and pound from guard.
Gerber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lawrence throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gerber works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Lawrence missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gerber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lawrence working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerber is keeping the position for now.
Lawrence postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gerber keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Lawrence won't allow Gerber to sweep him here.
Lawrence keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gerber's head.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but Gerber is keeping the position.
Lawrence postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lawrence postures up in Gerber's guard and throws a big left but Gerber blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lawrence with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lawrence throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawrence throwing strikes from guard but Gerber blocks nicely.
Gerber wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gerber slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
Gerber is looking for the big counter here.
Lawrence getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gerber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawrence.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Malachi Lawrence will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gerber takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gerber.
Romulus Gerber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Lawrence does it's job there.
Lawrence takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gerber thuds his right hand into Lawrence's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gerber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
Lawrence shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence 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.
Lawrence throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lawrence scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lawrence tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gerber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lawrence thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Gerber is looking for a sweep. Lawrence is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lawrence is trying to control the action in half guard but Gerber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gerber wants to improve his position but Lawrence is controlling well.
Lawrence drops an elbow to the side of Gerber's head.
Lawrence lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gerber is trying to get back to full guard.
Lawrence is pressing down on Gerber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gerber is holding on for now.
Malachi Lawrence overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gerber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Lawrence sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gerber defending well though.
Lawrence trying to control the action but Gerber is working from the bottom.
Lawrence throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lawrence is trying to control the action in half guard but Gerber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lawrence tries to pass to full mount but Gerber defends it.
Lawrence thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gerber's head.
Lawrence is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lawrence lands a nice short elbow.
Gerber has his hands clasped together around Lawrence's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Gerber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lawrence.
Lawrence thows a huge punch but Gerber dodges it nicely.
Lawrence looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lawrence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gerber can do to turn this around?
Lawrence working over Gerber with some ground and pound. Gerber looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lawrence trying to mount his opponent but Gerber defends it.
Gerber keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lawrence is trying to control the action in half guard but Gerber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lawrence controlling the action here.
Gerber wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Lawrence throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lawrence not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gerber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lawrence postures up and lands a big shot to Gerber's brow.
Lawrence looking to pass the guard.
Gerber pulls Lawrence in close to his closed guard and prevents Lawrence from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gerber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malachi Lawrence dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gerber tests Lawrence's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Lawrence drives through with a takedown into Gerber's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lawrence in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gerber is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gerber keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Gerber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber pulls Lawrence in to control the position.
Lawrence throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawrence stopping the sweep attempt from Gerber.
Gerber trying to keep a closed guard but Lawrence is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Gerber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lawrence pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gerber fails to land with a series of punches.
Lawrence throws a good cross that connects.
Lawrence throws out a loose jab but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
Lawrence is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Gerber.
Gerber fails to land with a series of punches.
Lawrence lands a body shot.
Lawrence showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gerber.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
A punch combination from Lawrence misses. #TD#
Lawrence drives through with a takedown into Gerber's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Gerber keeps moving.
Lawrence distracts Gerber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lawrence throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gerber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gerber looking for a sweep. Not yet Gerber, not yet.
Lawrence 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.
Gerber trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerber looking for a sweep. Not yet Gerber, not yet.
Lawrence missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gerber 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#
Lawrence tries to roll over but Gerber keeps him under control.#T3#
Lawrence trying to control here.
Gerber blocks the strikes from Lawrence.
Lawrence is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Lawrence looking for submissions off his back.
Gerber tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lawrence is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerber's back!#T4#
Lawrence is punishing Gerber with some ground and pound.
Lawrence is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Gerber up.
Gerber can't escape the position.
Gerber breaks Lawrence's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lawrence pulls Gerber in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lawrence is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Lawrence postures up and lands a big shot to Gerber's brow.
Lawrence is looking to work some ground and pound but Gerber has wrist control.
Malachi Lawrence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malachi Lawrence showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lawrence, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malachi Lawrence! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Gerber lands a brutal head kick. Poutine looks out on his feet and Gerber throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Romulus Gerber!
A victorious Romulus Gerber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Hasler tries for a takedown but Gerber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hasler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gerber scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hasler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gerber pinned against the cage. Gerber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruedi Hasler.
Hasler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gerber is fending him off so far but Hasler persists. Nope, Gerber circles away and we're back to standing.
Gerber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gerber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gerber thuds his right hand into Hasler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hasler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hasler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#KD#
Gerber lands a big uppercut and Hasler crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hasler looks OK. Gerber waves Hasler back to his feet!#ROC#Hasler is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ruedi Hasler has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber seems to be stalking Hasler here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Hasler drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Romulus Gerber!
Romulus Gerber seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SFL 126 | Bangin vs Nti
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Winn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gerber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winn moves away.
Winn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gerber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gerber throws a nice looking combination but Winn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gerber tries to work over Winn's front leg with a kick but Winn checks it.
Winn misses with a double jab.
Winn lands a two punch combo.
#CL#
Gerber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gerber 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.
Winn tries to throw a body punch but Gerber avoids it by throwing Winn back against the cage.
Gerber throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gerber trying to control the position but instead, Winn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gerber into the cage.
Winn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
Winn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gerber's elbow.
Winn blocking some punches.
Winn lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Winn misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Winn.
Winn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gerber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Gerber.
A nice right hand lands inside from Winn.
Winn misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Gerber to work.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gerber - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gerber is leaning against Winn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gerber wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Winn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerber. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gerber.
Winn can't find room to land a body shot as Gerber controls the action.
Gerber lands with a short shot to the head.
Gerber lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winn backwards.
Gerber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winn.
Gerber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gerber - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winn lands with a light punch inside.
Gerber pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gerber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gerber tries to throw a body punch but Winn avoids it by throwing Gerber back against the cage. #T3#
Winn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gerber scores with a hook to the body.
Winn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gerber misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Winn fails to land.
Winn lands with a light punch inside.
Winn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Winn.
Gerber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerber.
Gerber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gerber misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gerber takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winn. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerber.
Gerber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gerber slows down the pace here.
Winn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winn tries a body shot but Gerber blocks it.
Gerber blocking some punches.
Gerber lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winn.
Winn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gerber.
Gerber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Winn.
Winn lands with a right to the head.
Winn lands a shot to the body.
Gerber throws a punch but it's blocked by Winn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Winn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Winn throws a series of punches but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Winn blocks the low kick.
Gerber plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gerber connects with a leg kick.
Gerber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gerber misses with the combination.
A combination from Gerber does no damage.
Gerber has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Winn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winn misses with a body shot.
Winn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber tries to land a body kick
and Winn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winn misses with a looping right.
Gerber tries to clinch
and Winn counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gerber throws a wild body kick that Winn sees coming a mile off.
Winn throws a right and a left that Gerber avoids nicely.
Gerber appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Winn misses with a shot to the body
and Gerber counters with a three punch combo that has Winn backing up. Winn nods at Gerber to acknowledge the strikes.
Gerber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gerber tries to close the distance and clinch but Winn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gerber connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Gerber finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gerber has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Winn lands with a straight right. Gerber didn't see that one coming.
Gerber scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winn misses with a wild combination.
Winn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Winn misses its intended target.
Gerber scores with a kick to the body.
Gerber scores with a nice body kick.
#T2#
Gerber connects with a looping right hand.
Gerber misses with a hook to the body
and Winn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gerber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gerber throws out a powerful jab.
Winn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gerber.
Winn lands a nice hook to Gerber's body. Gerber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Winn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Winn drives through with a takedown into Gerber's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gerber wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Winn manages to pass to side control.
Winn lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Gerber has a hand on Winn's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Winn takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Winn looking to finish with strikes here!
Gerber tries to hold on but Winn postures up.
Gerber avoids a series of strikes thrown by Winn.
Winn controlling the position easily from mount.
Gerber regains half guard.#T4#
Winn is keen to just control but Gerber is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerber gets full guard.
Winn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winn stopping the sweep attempt from Gerber.
Winn wants to control from the top but Gerber keeps moving.
Winn landing with the ground and pound.
Winn wants to control from the top but Gerber keeps moving.
Winn throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jerome Winn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gerber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Winn throws a body shot but no joy.
Jerome Winn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gerber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Winn looks to land a left hand but Gerber moved out of range nicely.
Gerber swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Winn punishes Gerber's body with a nice straight punch.
Gerber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gerber throws the kick towards the body but Winn avoids it.
Gerber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Winn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gerber is fending him off so far but Winn persists. Nope, Gerber circles away and we're back to standing.
Winn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Winn looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerber is just out of range.
Gerber slips under a jab.
Gerber thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gerber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Winn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Winn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Winn throws a body punch but Gerber moves out of range. #T1#
Winn throws a big shot that misses.
Winn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gerber lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gerber slips a jab and a cross from Winn.
Winn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gerber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winn. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gerber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jerome Winn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Gerber.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winn. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gerber bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Some wild striking there from Gerber.
Jab by Winn.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gerber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gerber jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gerber misses with a looping left.
Winn missing with a left hand there. Gerber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Winn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gerber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winn.
Gerber is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Winn throws a punch but it's blocked by Gerber.
Jerome Winn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerber.
Winn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gerber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winn misses with the head strike.
Winn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Winn blocks a body shot from Gerber.
Winn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gerber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winn lands a nice uppercut.
Gerber blocks an uppercut.
Gerber is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jerome Winn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Winn lands a right hand.
Gerber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winn misses with the head strike.
Gerber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Winn.
#T4#
Gerber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gerber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winn's elbow.
Gerber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gerber.
Gerber taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Winn tries to throw a body punch but Gerber avoids it by throwing Winn back against the cage.
Gerber throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gerber misses with the head strike.
Winn swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerber stalling against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Winn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Winn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Winn!
Jerome Winn made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SFL 120 | Mumu vs Wanker
Date: Dec 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Terrorelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gerber tries to land a front kick but Terrorelli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gerber feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Terrorellis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gerber 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.
Gerber throws a combination. Terrorelli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Terrorelli with a nice calf kick.
Terrorelli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gerber avoids the head kick by Terrorelli.
Terrorelli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Terrorelli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gerber takes one to the chin there.
Tobi Terrorelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrorelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gerber.
Terrorelli takes a swing at Gerber's ribcage but misses.
Gerber appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Terrorelli misses with a body shot.
Terrorelli shoots in but Gerber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terrorelli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Terrorelli lands a front kick.
Gerber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Terrorelli at a distance.
#T1#
Gerber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Terrorelli circles away quickly and effectively.
Gerber misses with an uppercut. Terrorelli saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Terrorelli as he connects with a hook.
Gerber lands the left hand.
Gerber looks to land a right hand but Terrorelli moved out of range.
Terrorelli feints the counter takedown.
Gerber misses with a wild combination.
Terrorelli throws out a counter right but Gerber avoids it with no problem.
Terrorelli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gerber has time to react.
Terrorelli takes a swing at Gerber's ribcage but misses.
Gerber throws a quick counter kick to the body but Terrorelli avoids it.
Gerber moves out of range of the leg kick from Terrorelli.#TD2#
Terrorelli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Terrorelli preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Terrorelli working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gerber is pulling down on Terrorelli's head to control his posture. #T2#
Terrorelli won't allow Gerber to sweep him here.
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!
Gerber is working hard here to advance position.
Terrorelli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Terrorelli trying to control but Gerber is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Terrorelli throws a poor cross that misses
and Gerber counters with a one-two to the body.
Terrorelli throws the left hand but Gerber avoids the punch easily.
Terrorelli lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Terrorelli ducks right into an uppercut from Gerber.
Terrorelli throws a shot from downtown. Gerber moves away and avoids it.
Gerber tried to counter with a leg kick but Terrorelli avoided it.
Terrorelli misses with a hook.
Terrorelli throws a body punch but Gerber moves out of range.
Terrorelli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Terrorelli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gerber circles away quickly and effectively.
Romulus Gerber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gerber misses with an attempted mid kick.
Terrorelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gerber throws a body shot but no joy.
Gerber checks a low kick from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerber moves away.
Good work by Terrorelli as he checks the leg kick.
Terrorelli misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Terrorelli throws a series of punches but Gerber moves out of range.
Terrorelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Terrorelli slips under a jab.
Gerber misses with a kick to the body.
Terrorelli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Terrorelli throws a solid leg kick but Gerber takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Terrorelli.
Gerber cracks Terrorelli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terrorelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gerber staying out of range there.
Gerber lands with a good body shot.
Terrorelli connects with a body shot.
Gerber misses with a straight right.
Terrorelli's corner calls for a 1-2. Terrorelli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Terrorelli fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tobi Terrorelli will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gerber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gerber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Romulus Gerber is winning the standup battle so far.
Terrorelli throws a hook but Gerber blocks it.
Terrorelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gerber.
Terrorelli throws a looping overhand right but Gerber ducks down to avoid it.
Gerber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Terrorelli avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Gerber fakes the leg kick and cracks Terrorelli in the body.
Terrorelli tries to clinch but Gerber is having none of it.
Terrorelli moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Terrorelli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Terrorelli.
Gerber lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gerber misses with a lunging right hand
and Terrorelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Terrorelli on the side of the head.
Gerber throws a hook to the side of Terrorelli's head but Terrorelli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gerber throws a right hand that misses
and Terrorelli counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Gerber throws a body punch but Terrorelli moves out of range.
Gerber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Terrorelli throws a hook but Gerber avoids it easily.
Terrorelli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Terrorelli tries to clinch but Gerber is having none of it.
Terrorelli slips a straight right by Gerber.
Terrorelli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gerber throws out the jab.
Gerber moves out of range as Terrorelli throws a body kick.
Terrorelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerber moves away.
Gerber went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gerber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Terrorelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gerber.
Terrorelli moves out of range as Gerber throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Gerber.
Gerber throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Terrorelli connects with a crisp jab.
Gerber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Terrorelli circles away quickly and effectively.
Terrorelli connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrorelli. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Gerber.
Terrorelli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gerber on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Terrorelli.
Gerber checks a leg kick.
Terrorelli missing with a left hand there. Gerber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gerber cracks Terrorelli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Terrorelli gets a takedown into half guard.
Gerber kicks Terrorelli off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Terrorelli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gerber blocks a head kick by Terrorelli.
Gerber moves away from the strike by Terrorelli.
It looked like Gerber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Gerber.
Gerber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Terrorelli ducks under a wild hook from Gerber.
Terrorelli throws out a counter right but Gerber avoids it with no problem.
Gerber throws a lazy head kick
and Gerber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Terrorelli scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gerber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Terrorelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerber is looking to slow Terrorelli down with leg kicks.
Terrorelli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gerber.
#T4#
Terrorelli throws a leg kick
and Gerber counters with a one-two to the body.
A big left from Terrorelli misses.
Gerber throwing a counter right hand but Terrorelli manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Terrorelli.
Gerber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gerber stuffs the takedown attempt from Terrorelli. Terrorelli gets slowly back to his feet.
Terrorelli misses with a body shot
and Gerber finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gerber throws a lazy right hand but Terrorelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gerber slips under a jab from Terrorelli.
Gerber tried to counter with a leg kick but Terrorelli avoided it.
Gerber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terrorelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gerber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gerber slips a straight right by Terrorelli.
Gerber loads up on a big right hand but Terrorelli slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tobi Terrorelli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Terrorelli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gerber has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gerber misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Terrorelli misses the target.
Gerber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrorelli. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terrorelli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Terrorelli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gerber's hands.
Gerber checks a low kick from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gerber counters with a nice uppercut.
Gerber avoids the head kick by Terrorelli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber avoids the body shot from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gerber.
Terrorelli blocks the body kick.
Terrorelli moves away from the strike by Gerber.
Gerber misses with an uppercut. Terrorelli saw that one coming.
Terrorelli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Terrorelli misses with a hook
and Gerber counters with a good low kick that Terrorelli was not able to check.
Terrorelli connects with a looping right hand.
Gerber walks into a straight right hand from Terrorelli.
Gerber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Terrorelli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gerber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Terrorelli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Terrorelli blocks the leg kick.
Gerber lands a two punch combo.
Terrorelli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Terrorelli finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Terrorelli catches Gerber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Terrorelli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber throws a low kick but it's checked well by Terrorelli.
Terrorelli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gerber with a body shot.
A slow jab from Gerber misses its intended target.
Gerber looks to land a body kick but Terrorelli moved away.
Gerber lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Terrorelli throws a right and a left that Gerber avoids nicely.
Terrorelli throws a shot to the body.
Terrorelli lands a glancing blow to the side of Gerber's head.
Terrorelli throws a head kick but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber throws a nice looking combination but Terrorelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Terrorelli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gerber counters with a slapping leg kick.
Terrorelli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gerber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Terrorelli's sensitive parts.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tobi Terrorelli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Gerber throws a nice looking combination but Terrorelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gerber throws the left hand but Terrorelli avoids the punch easily.
Terrorelli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gerber is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gerber throws a hook to the side of Terrorelli's head but Terrorelli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Gerber.
Gerber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gerber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Terrorelli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Terrorelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerber is just out of range.
Gerber misses with a lunging right hand
and Terrorelli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gerber throws a shot from downtown. Terrorelli moves away and avoids it.
Gerber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terrorelli.#T4#
Terrorelli connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Gerber.
An attempted straight right counter from Gerber misses the target.
Terrorelli scores with the left hand. Gerber knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terrorelli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Terrorelli throws an overhand right that lands on Gerber's shoulder, as Gerber tries to avoid the shot.
Gerber misses with a body kick.
Terrorelli shoots in for a double leg but Gerber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Terrorelli throws a looping overhand right but Gerber ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Gerber misses the target.
Terrorelli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gerber. That did some damage!
Gerber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gerber scores with a nice head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobi Terrorelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Terrorelli 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tobi Terrorelli!
After winning the bout, Tobi Terrorelli 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:
SFL 113 | Free Australia
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Nurminen.
Gerber throws a leg kick #CL#
and Nurminen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nurminen tries to work over Gerber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurminen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nurminen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gerber gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nurminen scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Gerber.
Nurminen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nurminen has Gerber pressed against the cage, preventing Gerber from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurminen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurminen can't find room to land a body shot as Gerber controls the action.
Nurminen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurminen lands a shot to the body.
Nurminen is trying to drag Gerber to the mat but Gerber just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Nurminen scores with a shoulder strike.
Nurminen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gerber avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nurminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurminen misses with the head strike.
Nurminen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gerber controls his hands.
Gerber throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurminens head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerber.
Nurminen wants a takedown.
Nurminen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurminen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gerber gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurminen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gerber blocks an uppercut.
Gerber blocking some punches.
#TD#
Nurminen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gerber regains guard immediately.
Gerber scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerber on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nurminen misses with a right hand
and Gerber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nurminen throws a looping overhand right but Gerber ducks down to avoid it.
Gerber blocks a jab.
Kebab Nurminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerber misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gerber on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nurminen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nurminen punishes Gerber's body with a nice straight punch.
Nurminen scores with a shot to the body.
Nurminen ducks under a wild hook from Gerber.
Nurminen misses with a wild body shot.
Nurminen misses with an uppercut. Gerber saw that one coming.#T3#
Gerber is looking to chop away at Nurminen's legs.
Gerber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nurminen.
Gerber wants to slow Nurminen down by chopping away at his legs.
Nurminen misses with a hook.
Nurminen takes a swing at Gerber's ribcage but misses.
Nurminen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gerber. That did some damage!
A big left from Nurminen misses.
Nurminen connects with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Nurminen.
Gerber moves out of range as Nurminen strikes.
Nurminen misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gerber! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from Gerber.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurminen checks a leg kick.
Nurminen is looking to counter the offense by Gerber and move into the clinch.#T4#
Nurminen tries to close the distance and clinch but Gerber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Gerber.
Gerber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gerber cracks Nurminen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurminen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber looks for the body kick but Nurminen saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurminen. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurminen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nurminen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gerber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurminen throws a jab but it's blocked by Gerber. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nurminen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gerber's elbow.
Nurminen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kebab Nurminen dominated that round.
That's time! Nurminen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Gerber.#CL#
Nurminen clinches.
Nurminen lands a shot to the body.
Nurminen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gerber can do to turn this around?
Nurminen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurminen misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Nurminen has hold of one of Gerber's legs. Gerber is fighting the takedown attempt but Nurminen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gerber pushes Nurminen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nurminen misses with a right hand
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurminen throws an overhand right that lands on Gerber's shoulder, as Gerber tries to avoid the shot.
Gerber let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurminen looks to land a left hand but Gerber moved out of range nicely.
Nurminen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurminen is looking to clinch but Gerber is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Gerber.
Nurminen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Nurminen lands with a shot to the body.
Gerber keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nurminen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gerber.
Gerber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nurminen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gerber under the eye.
Nurminen just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerber throws a counter combo.#CL#
Nurminen closes the distance and pushes Gerber back into the cage.
Nurminen cracks Gerber with a nice body shot.
Gerber leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Nurminen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nurminen throwing shots but Gerber is blocking nicely.
Nurminen thows a huge punch but Gerber dodges it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurminen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nurminen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gerber defending well though. #T2#
Nurminen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gerber wants to get back to full guard.
Nurminen 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.
Gerber is trying to control but can't.
Nurminen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gerber defending well though.
Nurminen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gerber trying to control here.
Nurminen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurminen throwing shots but Gerber is blocking nicely.
Nurminen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nurminen misses with a head shot. Gerber uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nurminen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gerber's head.
Nurminen throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurminen throws a strike but Gerber rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Nurminen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurminen keeping moving, preventing Gerber from controlling successfully.
Gerber wants to stand but Nurminen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gerber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nurminen wants to sweep but no luck.
Nurminen is pulling down on Gerber's head. It's preventing any offense from Gerber, at least for the moment.
Gerber wants to control from the top but Nurminen keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nurminen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nurminen is trying to keep Gerber in close.
Gerber stopping the sweep attempt from Nurminen.
Gerber 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gerber preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurminen lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kebab Nurminen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Nurminen rushes Gerber and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurminen.
Nurminen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gerber's elbow.
Nurminen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nurminen scores with a shoulder strike.
Nurminen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nurminen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurminen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gerber is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen can't find room to land a body shot as Gerber controls the action.
Come on Nurminen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nurminen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gerber.
A shot in the inside from Nurminen. #T1#
Gerber looking to slow down the pace here.
Nurminen misses with a punch to the body.
Gerber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurminen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurminen lands with a light punch inside.
Nurminen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gerber prevents a body shot from Nurminen.
Nurminen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gerber gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nurminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurminen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
Nurminen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gerber fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nurminen looks to throw the jab but Gerber is out of range.
Gerber flicks out a counter leg kick but Nurminen steps away.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kebab Nurminen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nurminen connects with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Nurminen there.
Gerber missing with a left hand there. Nurminen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurminen with a jab.
Nurminen moves out of range as Gerber throws a body kick.
Nurminen works Gerber's body with a nice hook.
Nurminen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gerber.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurminen moves away.
Gerber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nurminen throws out a loose jab but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Nurminen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gerber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Gerber tries to work over Nurminen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Gerber breaks from the clinch.
Nurminen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gerber counters with a nice body kick.
Gerber checks a leg kick.
Kebab Nurminen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurminen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gerber avoids the body shot from Nurminen.
Gerber takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nurminen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nurminen lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Nurminen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gerber's hands.
Gerber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurminen.
Nurminen punishes Gerber's body with a nice straight punch.
Nurminen tries to clinch but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gerber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurminen.
Gerber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Gerber throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nurminen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurminen cracks Gerber with an open hand slap.
Nurminen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gerber.
Nurminen throws a leg kick but Gerber checks it.
Nurminen cracks Gerber with a good jab.
Nurminen connects with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kebab Nurminen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nurminen 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kebab Nurminen!
After the fight, Kebab Nurminen 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:
SFL 106 | Budluvski vs Poli
Date: Oct 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Gerber throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lawrence counters with a stiff right hand.
Malachi Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gerber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lawrence scores with a nice right hand.
Gerber 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.
Lawrence ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lawrence has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gerber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lawrence throws a sloppy body shot
letting Gerber counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Malachi Lawrence has been cut.
A combination from Lawrence does no damage.
Lawrence scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gerber in his tracks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gerber.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawrence lands a nice shot to the body.
Lawrence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lawrence scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Lawrence with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lawrence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gerber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body. Gerber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Gerber misses.
Lawrence throws out a counter right but Gerber avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Lawrence.#TD2#
Lawrence decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lawrence not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gerber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerber is controlling Lawrence's trapped leg to prevent Lawrence from advancing to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Lawrence lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Lawrence is working for a submission of some sort.
Lawrence not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lawrence thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gerber is looking to improve his position.
Lawrence lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Lawrence thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gerber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawrence.
Lawrence thows a huge punch but Gerber dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gerber defends it well.
Gerber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lawrence. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lawrence is trying to control the action in half guard but Gerber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lawrence lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lawrence scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lawrence is trying to control. Gerber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Gerber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lawrence stalling away here and it's allowed Gerber to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lawrence has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lawrence preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence distracts Gerber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malachi Lawrence dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gerber moves out of range of the body kick.
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Gerber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gerber is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lawrence moves away from the strike by Gerber.
Lawrence throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gerber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawrence lands a nice looking body shot.
Lawrence wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawrence misses the target.
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lawrence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gerber throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lawrence avoids it.
Lawrence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lawrence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malachi Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Lawrence misses with a hook. Gerber ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Gerber misses the target.
Lawrence lands a head shot.
Gerber takes one to the side of the head.
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but Gerber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gerber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lawrence's sensitive parts.
Lawrence closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence misses with a kick to the body.
Gerber swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gerber misses the body punch
and Lawrence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawrence throws a body shot but no joy.
Gerber is looking to counter punch.
Gerber feints a jab promting Lawrence to slip. Gerber then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lawrence slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawrence.
#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Gerber. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gerber.
Lawrence tries to bum rush Gerber with a series of wild strikes but Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gerber leaves Lawrence with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lawrence lands a head shot.
Lawrence throws a hook but Gerber blocks it.
Lawrence misses with a wild combination.
Gerber walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawrence checks a leg kick. #T3#
Gerber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawrence.
Gerber is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Gerber misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gerber.#CUT#That has opened up Malachi Lawrence's cut even more.#KD#
Gerber lands a big head kick that sends Lawrence tumbling to the mat! Gerber takes a step backwards and waves Lawrence back to his feet - he wants the finish!#TD2#
Lawrence closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gerber's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence is looking to work some ground and pound but Gerber has wrist control.
Lawrence throwing strikes but missing.
Gerber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawrence is one step ahead there.
Gerber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Lawrence can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerber controls the pace.#SUB2#
Lawrence looking for a guillotine here but Gerber defends easily.
Lawrence looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gerber is one step ahead there.
Lawrence not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lawrence pulls Gerber in close to his closed guard and prevents Gerber from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Romulus Gerber will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gerber gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lawrence misses with a wild body shot.
Gerber thows a leg kick but Lawrence checks it
and Lawrence counters with a nice uppercut.
Gerber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawrence keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand.
Malachi Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut. Gerber saw that one coming.
Lawrence ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerber moves away.
Lawrence throws a combination that misses
and Gerber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Gerber.
Lawrence misses with the combination.
A low kick from Gerber is predictable there
and Lawrence counters with a two punch combo.
Lawrence lands with a nice combination. Gerber backs away looking to recover.
Gerber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gerber counters with a body kick that stops Lawrence in his tracks momentarily.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to the body from Lawrence misses
and Gerber counters with a head kick. That will keep Lawrence thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CUT#The cut above Malachi Lawrence's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawrence misses the target.
Lawrence shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gerber counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#Malachi Lawrence's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerber lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Gerber lands a nice looking body kick.
Lawrence takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
Gerber avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
Gerber throws a leg kick but Lawrence sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lawrence throws a body shot but no joy.
Gerber throws a wild body kick that Lawrence sees coming a mile off.
Gerber misses with a series of wild punches.
Gerber lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Lawrence ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerber moves away.
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but Gerber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It appears Gerber was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lawrence misses with a wild body shot.
Gerber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gerber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber lands with an overhand left.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Malachi Lawrence's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Romulus Gerber!
During a confident post fight interview, Romulus Gerber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SFL 98 | Falling Bridge
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Smart lands with a shot to the body.
Gerber attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gerber.
Gerber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smart.
Gerber quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gerber 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.
Smart moves into range and connects with a jab.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerber looks to land a body kick but Smart moved away.#CL2#
Smart darts in and clinches Gerber up against the cage.
Gerber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smart cracks Gerber with a nice body shot.
Gerber wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Smart.
Smart blocks a body shot from Gerber.
Smart tries to work over Gerber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smart looking for a takedown.
Gerber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smart tries to work over Gerber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Smart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gerber avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by Gerber.
Smart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smart.
A left hand lands to the body for Smart.
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
Smart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gerber blocks a body shot from Smart.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smart lands a hook that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
Smart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Smart.
Smart gets through Gerber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Smart tightens his grip and picks Gerber up, before dumping him to the ground. Gerber manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully. #T2#
Gerber trying to control the position.
Gerber has control of Smart's left arm, preventing Smart from doing any damage. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gerber manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Smart swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Smart decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gerber moves into full guard.
Smart tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerber is retaining full guard. #T3#
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smart is working Gerber over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smart is in close to Gerber's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smart trying to control but Gerber is working from the bottom.
Gerber has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smart stopping the sweep attempt from Gerber.
Gerber pulls Smart in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gerber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Smart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smart controlling Gerber's posture.
Smart wants to improve his position but instead Gerber has moved into half guard.
Gerber content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Smart 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#
Smart connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smart connects with a solid leg kick.
Gerber checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gerber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smart connects with a looping right hand.
Gerber connects with a solid leg kick.
Smart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gerber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gerber gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smart counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber blocks a jab.
Gerber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smart throws out the jab.
Smart uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gerber has time to react.
Smart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerber moves away.
Gerber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smart's hands.#T1#
Smart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smart connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gerber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gerber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smart lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD2#
Smart bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smart trying to control the action but Gerber is working from the bottom.
Gerber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Smart taking a breather here.
Gerber takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smart sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gerber is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smart content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Smart misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smart is looking to take a break and control but Gerber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Smart fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T3#
Smart in side control, throwing shots but Gerber defends.
Gerber manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gerber is looking for a sweep. Smart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smart is nestled in close to Gerber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gerber tries to roll over but Smart keeps him under control.
Smart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smart throwing shots but Gerber is blocking nicely.
Gerber is looking to control Smart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gerber avoid being mounted?
Gerber is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Gerber continues to stall.
Gerber trying to control from the bottom.
Smart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smart thows a huge punch but Gerber dodges it nicely.
Smart prevents Gerber from improving his position.
Smart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smart uses his free foot to push down on Gerber's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gerber.
Smart looking to ground and pound but Gerber is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Smart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Smart with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smart misses with a hook
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smart lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smart.
Smart dives in for a single leg takedown but Gerber sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gerber misses with a straight left.
Gerber on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smart darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart misses with a takedown
and Gerber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Smart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gerber's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber wants to sweep here but Smart controlling him for the moment.
Gerber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Smart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smart won't allow Gerber to sweep him here.
Smart throws a big elbow that misses.
Smart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peter Smart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gerber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gerber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smart throwing strikes but missing.
Smart trying to control but Gerber is working from the bottom.
Smart throws a strike but Gerber rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Smart wants to sweep but no luck.
Smart trying to control the position.
#T3#
Gerber throwing strikes from guard but Smart blocks nicely.
Smart is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gerber trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gerber throws a looping overhand right but Smart ducks down to avoid it.
As Gerber backs off Smart throws a huge counter combo but Gerber manages to avoid it all.
Smart lands a glancing blow to the side of Gerber's head.
Smart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smart checks the leg kick.
Smart throws a body punch but Gerber moves out of range.
As Smart looks to move away, Gerber throws a big counter combo but Smart just gets out of the way.#T4#
Smart swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gerber.
An inside leg kick lands from Gerber.
Smart looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerber is just out of range.
Gerber throws a big counter combination but Smart scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Peter Smart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smart throws a push kick but Gerber slaps the foot to one side.
Gerber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Smart 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.
Gerber wants to get back to his feet but Smart passes into half guard.
#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smart trying to control from half guard but Gerber is working away.
Smart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gerber misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Smart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smart has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Smart!
A relieved looking Peter Smart thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Halli darts in looking for a takedown but Gerber gets double underhooks and turns Halli into the cage.
Halli looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gerber blocks a body shot from Halli.
Halli is trying to break the clinch but Gerber is controlling him.
Halli controlling the action here for a moment.
Halli taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli can't break the clinch.
Halli letting Gerber take a breather here.
A frustrated look appears on Halli's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halli with a poor takedown
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Simo Halli has been cut.
Gerber delivers a nice body kick.
Gerber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gerber is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerber catches Halli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick lands from Gerber.
Halli tries for a takedown but Gerber circles away easily
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.
Gerber connects with a stiff jab that staggers Halli - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Romulus Gerber!
A victorious Romulus Gerber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Lei misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Gerber counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lei! Gerber lets Lei back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Lei misses with a jab to the body
and Gerber counters with a body kick.
Lei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gerber counters with a crisp right that sends Lei to the canvas! Gerber follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romulus Gerber!
Romulus Gerber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Halli misses with a takedown attempt
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Gerber lands a big head kick that sends Halli tumbling to the mat! Gerber takes a step backwards and waves Halli back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Simo Halli has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Halli is defended easily by Gerber.
Gerber unleashes a big counter combination but Halli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Halli tries for a takedown but Gerber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Gerber's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli misses with a takedown
and Gerber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halli with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Gerber counters with a crisp one two that drops Halli! Gerber thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Halli to his feet! Halli is in big trouble!#ROC2#Halli is rocked!
Gerber cracks Halli with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Romulus Gerber!
Romulus Gerber seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Giannopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Giannopoulos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gerber tries a quick counter leg kick but Giannopoulos is wise to it.#CL#
Giannopoulos closes the distance and clinches.
Giannopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gerber blocks a body shot from Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos misses with a knee to the head.
Giannopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Giannopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Giannopoulos tries to land a knee to the head but Gerber blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giannopoulos misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gerber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Giannopoulos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gerber counters with a good low kick that Giannopoulos was not able to check.
Giannopoulos scores with a decent looking hook.
Giannopoulos staying out of range there.#T1#
Giannopoulos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gerber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Gerber misses
and Giannopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Giannopoulos misses with a hook.
Gerber doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Giannopoulos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Handsome Guys Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Giannopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gerber.
Giannopoulos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gerber moves out of range of the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Giannopoulos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gerber - the referee stops the clock and Giannopoulos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gerber. Giannopoulos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Giannopoulos closes the distance and clinches.
Giannopoulos working aggressively here.
Gerber blocks a body shot from Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos scores with a shot to the side of Gerber's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerber.
Giannopoulos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Giannopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Giannopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gerber's elbow. #T2#
Gerber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Giannopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gerber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gerber lands a nice looking body shot.
Gerber throws a looping overhand right but Giannopoulos ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Giannopoulos drives through and clinches with Gerber against the cage.
#BC#
Giannopoulos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gerber does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gerber staying out of range there.
Giannopoulos cracks Gerber with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gerber connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Gerber misses its intended target.
Giannopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gerber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Gerber misses.
A shot to the body from Giannopoulos misses
and Gerber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Giannopoulos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gerber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Gerber wants to land a leg kick but Giannopoulos is out of range.
Giannopoulos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gerber jabs Giannopoulos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Giannopoulos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gerber's head.
Gerber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Giannopoulos rather than just go for the knockout.
Giannopoulos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Giannopoulos.
Gerber fakes the leg kick and cracks Giannopoulos in the body. #CL#
Gerber tries to keep at a distance but Giannopoulos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Giannopoulos misses with the head strike.
Gerber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Giannopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Gerber blocking some punches.
Giannopoulos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Giannopoulos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Giannopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giannopoulos taking a breather.
Giannopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giannopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Giannopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Gerber blocks a body shot from Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos scores with a hook to the body.
Gerber takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giannopoulos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gerbers head.
Giannopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Gerber controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikos Giannopoulos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gerber misses with a body kick.
Nikos Giannopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerber blocks a jab.
Gerber throws a good cross that connects.
Giannopoulos looks to land a left hand but Gerber moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Giannopoulos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Giannopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gerber can do to turn this around?
Giannopoulos just misses with a punch to the body.
Giannopoulos throws a series of punches but Gerber moves out of range.
Giannopoulos misses with a hook. Gerber ducked under it nicely.
Giannopoulos is looking to clinch.
Gerber lands a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Giannopoulos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Giannopoulos misses with a hook. Gerber ducked under it nicely.
Gerber is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch lands to the side of Giannopoulos 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Giannopoulos moves in looking to clinch but Gerber pushes him off.
Giannopoulos moves out of range of the body kick.
Giannopoulos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Giannopoulos tries to clinch but Gerber is having none of it.
Donk. Giannopoulos catches Gerber right on the button with a cross.
Giannopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Gerber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Giannopoulos doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerber circles away.
Giannopoulos tries to clinch but Gerber is having none of it.
No joy there for Gerber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Giannopoulos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Giannopoulos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gerber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gerber throws a poor cross that misses
and Giannopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Giannopoulos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Giannopoulos doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerber circles away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Giannopoulos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Giannopoulos is stalling here.
Giannopoulos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Giannopoulos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gerber's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Giannopoulos.
Gerber wants to break free but Giannopoulos has control.
Nikos Giannopoulos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gerber keeps control of Giannopoulos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Giannopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Giannopoulos misses with an elbow strike.
Giannopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Gerber.
#T3#
Giannopoulos tries a body shot but Gerber blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Giannopoulos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gerber's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Giannopoulos fails to land.
Giannopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Gerber controls his hands.
Giannopoulos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Giannopoulos - that landed with a thud.
Gerber can't find room to land a body shot as Giannopoulos controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giannopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Giannopoulos prevents Gerber from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Giannopoulos. #T4#
Giannopoulos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gerber as Giannopoulos tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gerber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Giannopoulos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gerber.
A head kick from Gerber lands but Giannopoulos takes it in his stride.
Gerber keeps Giannopoulos at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Giannopoulos throws a combination that misses
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.
Gerber takes one on the button.
Gerber walks into a straight right hand from Giannopoulos.
A telegraphed right hand from Giannopoulos misses the target.
Giannopoulos throws a hook to the side of Gerber's head but Gerber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Giannopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gerber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nikos Giannopoulos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Giannopoulos moves away from the strike by Gerber.
A telegraphed right hand from Giannopoulos misses the target.
Giannopoulos throws a one two combo.
Gerber defending well as Giannopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Giannopoulos slips a jab from Gerber.#CL#
Giannopoulos moves into the clinch.
Gerber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Giannopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Giannopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Gerber looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber lands a right hand.
Giannopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by Gerber.
Giannopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Giannopoulos misses with some punches.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Giannopoulos. #BC#
Giannopoulos manages to break the clinch.
Gerber dodges the punch combination from Giannopoulos.
Gerber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romulus Gerber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Giannopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gerber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gerber in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Giannopoulos wants to clinch.
Giannopoulos tries to clinch there but Gerber circles away.
Gerber tries a quick counter leg kick but Giannopoulos is wise to it.
Giannopoulos wants to clinch.
Gerber throws a shot from downtown. Giannopoulos moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Giannopoulos misses the target.
Giannopoulos throws a jab when Gerber was well out of range.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gerber keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Gerber misses.
Gerber walks into a jab.
Giannopoulos walks into a straight right hand from Gerber.
Gerber connects with a looping right hand.
Giannopoulos doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerber circles away.
Giannopoulos is looking to clinch but Gerber is avoiding it.
Giannopoulos clobbers Gerber with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gerber swats away the attempt to clinch by Giannopoulos.
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!
Gerber throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Giannopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Giannopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gerber.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gerber.
Gerber misses with a head kick.
Giannopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Gerber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Giannopoulos.
It seemed like Gerber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Giannopoulos throws a sloppy body shot
and Gerber counters with a good, hard body kick but Giannopoulos shrugs it off. #T3#
Giannopoulos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gerber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Giannopoulos misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gerber.
Giannopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gerber.
It looked like Giannopoulos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Giannopoulos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gerber scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Gerber.#CL#
Giannopoulos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Giannopoulos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Giannopoulos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the liver by Giannopoulos. Beautiful body shot.
Giannopoulos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Gerber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Giannopoulos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gerber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gerber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gerber tried to score with a low kick but Giannopoulos checks it.
Giannopoulos scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Giannopoulos.
Gerber keeps the fight on the outside.
Gerber avoids the head kick by Giannopoulos.
The fighters circling - Gerber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Giannopoulos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nikos Giannopoulos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Giannopoulos looks to land a combination but Gerber avoids it well.
Giannopoulos wants to clinch up but Gerber keeps it at a distance.
Gerber tries a quick counter leg kick but Giannopoulos is wise to it.
Giannopoulos lunges at Gerber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gerber's hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Giannopoulos. That snapped Gerber's head back.
#ROC#Gerber is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nikos Giannopoulos.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Giannopoulos, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikos Giannopoulos!
Nikos Giannopoulos bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SFL 77 | Bangin vs Brawler
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Gerber throws a lazy uppercut
and Turunen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turunen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gerber moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTurunen.
Turunen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gerber if he has to take too many more of those.
Gerber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerber.
A telegraphed right hand from Gerber misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Turunen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Turunen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Gerber counter with a right hand.
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gerber throws a head kick but Turunen moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Turunen.
Gerber appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber misses with a straight left.
Turunen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Gerber.
Gerber throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Turunen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerber moves away.
Turunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
Turunen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gerber circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turunen. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gerber moves out of range of the strikes.
Gerber blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Turunen as he connects with a hook.
Turunen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gerber just misses with a punch to the body.
Turunen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gerber lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gerber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turunen.
A left lands for Turunen.#T2#
Gerber is looking to score with low kicks.
Gerber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gerber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber feints and then cracks Turunen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turunen down.
Nice body kick from Gerber.
Good exchange - Turunen coming out on top.
Gerber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gerber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gerber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gerber misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Turunen there.
Gerber swinging wildly here.
Turunen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gerber. That did some damage!#T3#
Gerber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turunen's hands.
Turunen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turunen throws a wild body kick that Gerber sees coming a mile off.
Turunen throws a nice looking combination but Gerber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gerber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turunen moves away.
Gerber throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turunen counters with a series of strikes. Gerber will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Gerber.
A low kick from Gerber misses
and Turunen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turunen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gerber on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turunen throws a head kick but Gerber moves out of range.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Turunen.
Gerber looks to throw a body kick
and Turunen counters with a thumping low kick.
Gerber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gerber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turunen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gerber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turunen moves away.
Gerber explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Turunen misses with an uppercut.
Turunen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turunen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gerber had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gerber doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gerber doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gerber blocks a head kick by Turunen.
Gerber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerber.
Turunen misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Turunen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Turunen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gerber.
Gerber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turunen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turunen misses with a low kick.
Gerber is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turunen throws a sloppy head kick and Gerber moves out of range easily.
Gerber appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Turunen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turunen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gerber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turunen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gerber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turunen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turunen moves forwards but Gerber connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen checks a low kick from Gerber.
Turunen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turunen blocks a head kick by Gerber.
Gerber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turunen.
Some wild striking there from Turunen.
#T1#
Gerber scores with a leg kick.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turunen throws a big shot that misses.
Gerber swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turunen moves out of range of the leg kick from Gerber.
Turunen connects with a high kick.
Turunen slips a jab from Gerber.
Turunen takes a swing at Gerber's ribcage but misses.
Turunen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gerber.
Turunen throws a head kick but Gerber moves out of range.
#T2#
Turunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerber was well out of range. Poor timing from Turunen.
Gerber takes one on the button.
Turunen misses with a body shot
and Gerber counters with a right hand to the body.
Gerber moves out of range of the body kick.
Turunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerber was well out of range. Poor timing from Turunen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gerber.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber misses the shot to the body.
Turunen throws a counter combo.
Turunen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Gerber.
Turunen lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Turunen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gerber lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Turunen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gerber.
Gerber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Gerber cracks Turunen with a good jab.
Turunen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gerber throws a leg kick but Turunen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turunen misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Turunen.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turunen.
Turunen misses the shot to the body.
Gerber moves out of range as Turunen strikes.
Turunen scores with the left hand. Gerber knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Gerber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turunen manages to avoid it.
Turunen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gerber walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turunen.
Gerber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gerber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice leg kick from Gerber, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber tries to land a front kick but Turunen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Gerber throws a shot from downtown. Turunen moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Turunen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turunen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gerber if he has to take too many more of those.
Turunen misses with a right hand
letting Gerber counter with a right hand.
Gerber throws a leg kick which misses Turunen's front leg but catches the back leg as Turunen tries to avoid it.
Turunen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turunen throws a head kick but Gerber moves out of range.
Turunen misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Teuvo Turunen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Gerber takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turunen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turunen lands with an uppercut that bounces Gerber off the cage and back into range.
Gerber pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gerber lands a head shot.
Gerber with the inside leg kick.
Turunen throws a sloppy head kick and Gerber moves out of range easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gerber might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Turunen takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Turunen misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen misses with a lunging right hand
and Gerber counters with a nice body kick.
Turunen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gerber.
Gerber lands a really nice looking cross but Turunen seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Gerber.#T1#
Turunen throws the left hand but Gerber avoids the punch easily.
Turunen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gerber lands a nice shot to the body.
Turunen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Turunen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gerber counters with a nice body shot.
Turunen connects with a crisp jab.
Gerber keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Teuvo Turunen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turunen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gerber misses with the body kick
and Turunen counters with a stiff right hand.
Gerber throws a leg kick that misses.
As Gerber backs off Turunen throws a huge counter combo but Gerber manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Turunen.
Turunen swings widly with a right hand
and Gerber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turunen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teuvo Turunen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gerber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turunen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gerber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turunen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That kick from Gerber tenderised Turunen's leg. Turunen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turunen throws a head kick but Gerber moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gerber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turunen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turunen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gerber throws a shot from downtown. Turunen moves away and avoids it.
Turunen misses with a low kick as Gerber jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Gerber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gerber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turunen misses with a hook to the body
and Gerber counters with a nice uppercut.
Gerber scores with a body shot.
Gerber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
A jab from Turunen misses.
Gerber throwing a counter right hand but Turunen manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Turunen blocks the leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Turunen.
Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turunen.
Gerber appears to be looking for a big counter.
Turunen misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Turunen.
Gerber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gerber avoids the body shot from Turunen.
Gerber checks a leg kick.
Gerber thows a leg kick but Turunen checks it
and Turunen counters with a three punch combo that has Gerber backing up. Gerber nods at Turunen to acknowledge the strikes.
Gerber scores with a jab to the head.
Gerber throws a lazy body kick
and Turunen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gerber is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gerber jabs at Turunen's body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gerber misses with a hook to the body
and Turunen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gerber misses with a left hand
and Turunen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turunen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gerber looks to score with a jab to the body but Turunen is just out of range.
Gerber throws a body punch but Turunen moves out of range.
Gerber throws a jab but it's blocked by Turunen.
Turunen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gerber moves out of range of the body kick.
Turunen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gerber walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Romulus Gerber.
Well Turunen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Teuvo Turunen!
A relieved looking Teuvo Turunen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SFL 69 | Lomax vs Thomas
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Gerber works over Erwin's head and body with a nice combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gerber, as that shot connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gerber. That's going to slow Erwin down.
Erwin looks to land a combination but Gerber avoids it well.
Gerber throws a sloppy head kick and Erwin moves out of range easily.
It looked like Erwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Erwin throws a sloppy head kick
and Erwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gerber scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Gerber.
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!
Gerber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Gerber looks to move away, Erwin throws a big counter combo but Gerber just gets out of the way.
Gerber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gerber takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Erwin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gerber misses with a jab to the body
and Erwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Erwin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gerber.
Erwin throws a body punch but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A bone on bone clash there as Erwin blocks the leg kick.
Erwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gerber.
Gerber jabs Erwin right on the nose. Erwin blinks but takes it well.
Erwin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Erwin misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Gerber tenderised Erwin's leg. Erwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gerber has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A left lands for Gerber.
Gerber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gerber throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Gerber throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gerber scores with the left hand. Erwin knows he should have avoided that one.
Gerber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Erwin misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Gerber.
Erwin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Erwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Erwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gerber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Erwin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gerber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gerber.
Erwin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gerber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerber misses the jab.#T3#
Gerber works over Erwin's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from Erwin misses.
Gerber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gerber misses with the body kick
and Erwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Erwin throwing a counter right hand but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Gerber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Erwin.
Gerber throws a body punch but Erwin moves out of range.
Erwin thinks about countering with a head kick.
Erwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Erwin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gerber lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Gerber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Erwin circles away quickly and effectively.
Gerber has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Erwin finds it's way round the side to connect with Gerber's head. #T4#
Gerber works over Erwin's head and body with a nice combination.
Gerber cracks Erwin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gerber scores with a sloppy right hand. Erwin should have avoided that one.
Gerber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That kick from Gerber tenderised Erwin's leg. Erwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gerber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Erwin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gerber.
Gerber looks to throw the jab but Erwin is out of range.
As Gerber looks to move away, Erwin throws a big counter combo but Gerber just gets out of the way.
Erwin slips under a jab.
Erwin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gerber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gerber is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Erwin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerber thuds his right hand into Erwin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot by Gerber.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Erwin avoids the head kick by Gerber.
Erwin misses with an uppercut.
Erwin ducks under a wild hook from Gerber.
A little feinted left hand from Erwin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gerber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Erwin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gerber works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin lands with a right hand.
Gerber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Erwin circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Erwin misses the target.
Gerber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gerber scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Gerber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Erwin's head backwards.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Erwin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Gerber. Beautiful body shot.
Erwin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gerber connects with a solid leg kick.
Gerber lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gerber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gerber misses with a shot to the body
enabling Erwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Erwin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gerber fails to land with a series of punches.
Erwin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Gerber misses with an uppercut. Erwin saw that one coming.
It looked like Erwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gerber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Erwin in his tracks.
Gerber misses with a lunging right hand
and Erwin counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Erwin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gerber lands a head kick!
A clash of legs there as Erwin blocks the low kick.
It looked like Erwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gerber scores with a jab to the body.
Erwin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gerber can pounce on him.
Gerber is looking to land body kicks.
As Gerber looks to move away, Erwin throws a big counter combo but Gerber just gets out of the way.
Erwin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Erwin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gerber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Gerber misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Erwin misses the target.
Erwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gerber.
Erwin dances in with a quick combination. Gerber is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Erwin snaps Gerber's head back. Gerber stumbles backwards against the cage. Erwin steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Gerber's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Gerber just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Derek Erwin!
A very excited looking Derek Erwin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SFL 60 | Mumu vs Viking
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick from Gerber, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lawrence takes a swing at Gerber's ribcage but misses.
Gerber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lawrence misses with a wild combination.
Lawrence throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gerber throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence misses with a straight right.
Gerber takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lawrence connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gerber's hands.
Gerber throws a low kick but Lawrence avoids it.
Lawrence drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gerber defends it well.#T1#
Gerber lands a really nice looking cross but Lawrence seems unphased.
Lawrence wants to land a leg kick but Gerber is out of range.
Gerber seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lawrence throws a poor cross that misses
letting Gerber counter with a right hand.
Gerber connects with a single shot there.
Gerber throws a body shot but no joy.
Gerber misses with a looping right.
Gerber lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lawrence misses with a jab to the body
and Gerber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gerber slips a jab from Lawrence.#T2#
Gerber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
Gerber throwing a counter right hand but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
Lawrence lands a nice hook to Gerber's body. Gerber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lawrence misses with a right hand
and Gerber counters with a left and a right that stings Lawrence.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence misses with a body shot
and Gerber counters with a two punch combo.
Gerber lands a leg kick that knocks Lawrence off balance momentarily.
Gerber bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gerber misses with a series of wild punches.
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerber.
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Gerber lands a jab.
Lawrence moves out of range of the body kick from Gerber.
Gerber just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
Lawrence shoots for a double leg takedown but Gerber sprawls well. He's pushed Lawrence's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gerber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romulus Gerber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Lawrence swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Lawrence has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gerber.
Gerber fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gerber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawrence with the counter takedown but Gerber avoids it easily.
Lawrence misses with a straight right.
Lawrence avoids the head kick by Gerber.
Lawrence drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gerber defends it well.
A low kick from Lawrence is predictable there
and Gerber counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lawrence's knee momentarily.
Lawrence throws a right hand that misses
and Gerber counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence slips under a jab.
Gerber slips under a jab from Lawrence.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber 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#
Gerber lands a lovely overhand right.
Lawrence misses with a straight right.
Gerber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawrence can do to turn this around?
Lawrence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gerber.
Lawrence unleashes a big counter combination but Gerber bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Romulus Gerber is winning the standup battle so far.
Gerber scores with a decent looking hook.
Gerber misses with a low kick.
Lawrence scores with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gerber!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gerber stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lawrence tries to bum rush Gerber with a series of wild strikes but Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawrence lands a jab-cross combination.
Lawrence throws a looping overhand right but Gerber ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Gerber lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gerber lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gerber lands an overhand right.
Gerber misses with a looping left.
Gerber misses with a hook. Lawrence ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Gerber misses the target.
Lawrence misses with a hook to the body
and Gerber counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lawrence throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gerber counters with a nice leg kick.
Malachi Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Gerber with a nice calf kick.
Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lawrence has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gerber finds it's way round the side to connect with Lawrence's head. #CUT#It looks like Malachi Lawrence has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence throws a body shot but no joy.
Gerber swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gerber with a nice cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lawrence might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gerber has got the better of the exchanges.
Gerber looks to land a right hand but Lawrence moved out of range.
Gerber loads up on a big right hand but Lawrence slips the punch.
Lawrence let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gerber lands a nice shot that snaps Lawrence's head back.
Gerber avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Gerber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerber.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gerber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawrence takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lawrence lands a slapping body shot.
Lawrence misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Gerber misses the target.
Lawrence tries to move into range but Gerber moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lawrence has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gerber.
Gerber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gerber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Lawrence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
A low kick lands for Gerber.
Gerber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber slips under a jab from Lawrence.
Gerber lands a jab.
Lawrence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gerber.
Gerber scores with a jab. Lawrence acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gerber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gerber throws a hook to the side of Lawrence's head but Lawrence sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawrence motions for Gerber to come forward. Lawrence throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawrence blocks the body kick.
Lawrence feints the counter takedown.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that Gerber avoids nicely.
Lawrence's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Gerber moves out of range.
Lawrence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lawrence tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gerber throws a looping overhand right but Lawrence ducks down to avoid it.
Gerber misses with a hook. Lawrence ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Lawrence ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lawrence takes one on the button.
Gerber throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Lawrence counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gerber has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lawrence off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gerber feints and then cracks Lawrence's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lawrence down.
Gerber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber throws a push kick but Lawrence slaps the foot to one side.
Gerber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawrence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lawrence has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gerber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gerber walks into a jab.
Gerber darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gerber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gerber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lawrence misses with a body shot.
Lawrence pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gerber back to the cage. Lawrence follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lawrence lands a lovely overhand right.
Gerber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lawrence.
A slow jab from Lawrence misses its intended target.
Malachi Lawrence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
Lawrence tries to bum rush Gerber with a series of wild strikes but Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gerber lands a nice hook to Lawrence's body. Lawrence takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romulus Gerber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gerber throws a push kick but Lawrence slaps the foot to one side.
Lawrence changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lawrence misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerber lands the left hand.
Lawrence needs to keep his hands up - Gerber had a free shot at his head there.
Gerber scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gerber.
Gerber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gerber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice shot by Gerber.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gerber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lawrence misses with a wild body shot.
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Lawrence.
Gerber throws a wild body kick that Lawrence sees coming a mile off.
Gerber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Gerber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gerber 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Gerber!
A very excited looking Romulus Gerber made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SFL 50 | Lancaster vs Johnson
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Damba misses with a lunging right hand
and Gerber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Damba lands a jab.
Damba blocks a jab.
Damba blocks the body kick.
Damba attempts a counter takedown but Gerber avoids it well and moves away.
Gerber has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Damba finds it's way round the side to connect with Gerber's head.
Gerber misses with an uppercut
and Damba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Damba has Gerber up against the cage in a clinch.
Gerber blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Gerber.
Gerber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Damba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Damba misses with some punches.
Damba misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Gerber blocks a body shot from Damba.
Damba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Damba scores with a shot to the side of Gerber's head.
Damba misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Gerber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Damba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gerber swivels and escapes.
Damba with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Damba moves into the clinch successfully.
Damba lands a left hand.
Gerber tries to work over Damba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Damba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
Damba misses with a body punch.
Gerber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Damba lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Damba throws a punch but it's blocked by Gerber.
Gerber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Damba backwards.
Gerber has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Damba seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gerber can turn it around.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gerber's elbow.
Damba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Damba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Damba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Damba.
Gerber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Damba scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gerber is trying to force a seperation but Damba has the dominant position.
Gerber blocking some punches.
Gerber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gerber prevents a body shot from Damba. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerber.
Gerber blocking some punches.
Damba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gerbers head.
Damba misses with a punch on the inside.
Damba throws a punch but it's blocked by Gerber.
Gerber lands a right hand.
Damba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Damba tries to throw a body punch but Gerber avoids it by throwing Damba back against the cage.
Gerber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gerber is trying to break free.
Gerber blocks a body shot from Damba.
Damba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Damba - that landed with a thud.
Gerber throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dambas head. #T4#
Damba throws a head punch that misses.
Damba avoiding damage as Gerber throws knees to the body.
Damba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gerber's efforts to push away.
Damba misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Damba.
Damba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Damba misses with some punches.
Damba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Damba tries to throw a body punch but Gerber avoids it by throwing Damba back against the cage.
Damba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Damba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Damba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gerber's elbow.
Damba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dado Damba 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#
Damba misses with a low kick.
Damba looks to land a left hand but Gerber moved out of range nicely.
Gerber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gerber swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Damba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Damba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gerber can do to turn this around?
Damba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gerber jabs Damba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gerber throws a body kick that misses.
Damba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gerber counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Gerber finds it's way through Damba's defenses.
Damba throws a right and a left that Gerber avoids nicely.
Damba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gerber.
Gerber throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Gerber scoring well with a low kick there.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Damba attempts a counter takedown but Gerber avoids it well and moves away.
Damba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gerber. Gerber circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Romulus Gerber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gerber has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gerber there as he acknowledges the shot.
Damba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Damba ducks under a wild hook from Gerber.
Gerber throws a right hand that misses
enabling Damba to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerber tries to land a front kick but Damba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looks like Damba has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gerber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Damba.
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Damba.
Damba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Damba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Damba lands with a straight right. Gerber didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Damba.
Damba misses with a body shot.
Gerber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gerber misses with a body kick.
Dado Damba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gerber's waist but Gerber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Damba off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dado Damba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damba takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fight stays on the outside here - Damba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Damba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gerber throws a big shot that misses.
Damba tries to counter with a takedown but Gerber is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Nice body kick from Gerber.
Damba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Damba backing away here, and Gerber unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gerber misses with a wild body shot.
Gerber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Damba moves away.
Nice shot lands for Damba.
A telegraphed right hand from Gerber misses the target.
Damba throws a lazy right hand but Gerber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Damba takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Damba checks the leg kick.
Damba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Damba needs to keep his hands up - Gerber had a free shot at his head there.
Gerber throws a combination that misses
and Damba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Gerber throws a front kick aimed at Damba's knee but Damba avoids it well.
Gerber with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Damba misses with a double jab.
Gerber scores with a body shot.
Damba tries to land a body kick
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gerber thows a leg kick but Damba checks it
enabling Damba to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerber takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Damba scores with a hook to the body. Gerber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gerber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Damba throwing a counter right hand but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Damba misses with a jab to the body
and Gerber counters with a good low kick that Damba was not able to check.
Gerber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Damba throws a hook but Gerber blocks it.
Gerber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gerber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Romulus Gerber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gerber scores with a body shot.
Gerber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Damba circles away quickly and effectively.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gerber.
Good work by Gerber as he checks the leg kick.
Damba works the jab nicely.
Damba throws a poor cross that misses
and Gerber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gerber with a jab.
Damba throws a right hand that misses
and Gerber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gerber takes one on the button.
Damba misses with a body shot.
Gerber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gerber walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Damba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Damba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerber moves away.
Damba throws a low kick but Gerber moves out of range easily. #T1#
Damba throws out a loose jab but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gerber! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gerber. Damba does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Gerber does no damage.
Gerber lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gerber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Damba lands a jab to Gerber's midsection.
Gerber misses with a looping right.
Damba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Damba has managed to clinch.
Gerber blocking some punches.
Gerber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Damba backwards. #BC2#
Gerber breaks the clinch.
Damba throws a sloppy body shot
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Gerber gets tackled into the cage by Damba. Damba maintains the clinch.
Damba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Damba is working Gerber over against the cage.#BC2#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Damba scores with a leg kick.
Gerber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Damba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Damba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Damba throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gerber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Damba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gerber has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Damba finds it's way round the side to connect with Gerber's head.
Damba throws a lazy uppercut
and Gerber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Damba throws a jab but it's blocked by Gerber.
It seemed like Gerber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Damba.
It seemed like Gerber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gerber missing with a left hand there. Damba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Damba with a hook.
Gerber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Damba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gerber throws a shot from downtown. Damba moves away and avoids it.
Gerber staying out of range there.
Damba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gerber in his tracks.
Gerber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Damba.#CL#
Damba closes the distance and pushes Gerber back into the cage.
A short right from Damba on the inside. #T4#
Gerber prevents a body shot from Damba.
Damba can't find room to land a body shot as Gerber controls the action.
Damba working aggressively here.
Gerber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Damba fails to land.
Gerber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gerber blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Damba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Damba misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Damba.
A countering left hand to the body from Gerber misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gerber. That's going to slow Damba down.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dado Damba.
I think Damba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dado Damba! |
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Event:
SFL 43 | Mumu vs Bennett
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Gerber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Terrorelli looks to land a left hand but Gerber moved out of range nicely.
Terrorelli lands a glancing blow to the side of Gerber's head.
Gerber moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gerber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gerber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Power Plant MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Tobi Terrorelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrorelli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Terrorelli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Terrorelli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Terrorelli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gerber counters with a three punch combo that has Terrorelli backing up. Terrorelli nods at Gerber to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber throws a leg kick that misses.
Terrorelli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gerber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Terrorelli.
Gerber appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gerber throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gerber.
A lazy left from Gerber finds it's target.
Terrorelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Terrorelli throws a shot from downtown. Gerber moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Gerber slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Gerber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Terrorelli's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Terrorelli duly obliges.
Terrorelli cracks Gerber with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gerber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Terrorelli.
Gerber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Terrorelli.
Gerber moves out of range as Terrorelli strikes.
Terrorelli swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gerber. That's going to slow Terrorelli down.
Terrorelli throws a front kick aimed at Gerber's knee but Gerber avoids it well.
Terrorelli misses with a hook to the body
and Terrorelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gerber defending well as Terrorelli loads up on a big left hand.
Gerber appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Terrorelli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gerber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gerber lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Terrorelli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Terrorelli throws a poor cross that misses
and Gerber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Terrorelli has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gerber throws a solid leg kick but Terrorelli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gerber.
Terrorelli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Terrorelli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gerber has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gerber and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Gerber misses the target.
Gerber lands with a shot to the body.
Terrorelli tries to move into range but Gerber moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Terrorelli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Terrorelli throws a big shot that misses.
Terrorelli throws a shot from downtown. Gerber moves away and avoids it.
Terrorelli misses the body punch
and Gerber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gerber wants to land a leg kick but Terrorelli is out of range.
Terrorelli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gerber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gerber just misses with a punch to the body.
Terrorelli throws a lazy uppercut
letting Gerber counter with a right hand. #T3#
Gerber lands with a nice combination. Terrorelli backs away looking to recover.
Sloppy strikes from Gerber. Those never looked like landing.
Gerber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terrorelli throws out the jab.
Terrorelli throws a low kick but Gerber avoids it.
As Terrorelli backs away, Gerber returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Terrorelli looks to throw the jab but Gerber is out of range.
Terrorelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terrorelli swinging wildly here.
Gerber throws a jab when Terrorelli was well out of range.
Terrorelli misses the shot to the body.
Gerber throws a hook but Terrorelli blocks it.
Terrorelli tests Gerber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Terrorelli takes a swing at Gerber's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Terrorelli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gerber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gerber fires out a quick counter leg kick but Terrorelli just manages to avoid it.
Terrorelli moves out of range as Gerber throws a body kick.
Gerber lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terrorelli misses with a leg kick.
Gerber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Terrorelli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gerber.
Terrorelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Terrorelli lands a jab to the nose.
Gerber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Terrorelli lands a nice hook to Gerber's body. Gerber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Terrorelli misses its intended target.
Gerber appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gerber looks to land a combination but Terrorelli avoids it well.
Gerber scores with a decent looking hook.
Gerber throws a wild body kick that Terrorelli sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Romulus Gerber will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A big right from Terrorelli misses.
Gerber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Terrorelli throws a big shot that misses.
Terrorelli misses with a body kick.
Gerber defending well as Terrorelli loads up on a big left hand.
Gerber lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gerber.
Terrorelli digs a good body shot into Gerber's ribs.
Gerber throws a low kick but Terrorelli moves out of range easily.
Gerber takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Terrorelli misses the target.
Terrorelli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gerber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrorelli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gerber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Terrorelli checks a leg kick.
Terrorelli scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terrorelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Terrorelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerber was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
Romulus Gerber is winning the standup battle so far.
Terrorelli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Terrorelli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gerber counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gerber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gerber counters with a left and a right that stings Terrorelli.
Terrorelli throws a shot from downtown. Gerber moves away and avoids it.
Gerber looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Terrorelli misses with a hook.
Gerber swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Terrorelli lands with an uppercut that bounces Gerber off the cage and back into range.
Gerber scores with a shot to the body.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terrorelli.
The fighters circle momentarily. Terrorelli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gerber jabs Terrorelli right on the nose. Terrorelli blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gerber lands a jab to Terrorelli's midsection.
Terrorelli missing with a left hand there. Gerber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gerber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Terrorelli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gerber steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Terrorelli. That one must have hurt.
Terrorelli misses with a hook.
As Terrorelli backs away, Gerber returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gerber pivots, looking for a leg kick but Terrorelli is out of range and Gerber settles back down.
Terrorelli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gerber.
Gerber avoids the head kick by Terrorelli.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gerber - that will leave a mark!
Terrorelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerber was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Gerber feints a jab promting Terrorelli to slip. Gerber then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Terrorelli slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Terrorelli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Terrorelli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gerber counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Terrorelli misses the target.
Gerber throwing a counter right hand but Terrorelli manages to avoid it.
Gerber lands a nice looking body shot.
Terrorelli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gerber slips under a jab from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerber is just out of range.
Terrorelli throws a lazy right hand but Gerber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terrorelli throws a right and a left that Gerber avoids nicely.
Terrorelli throws a hook but Gerber blocks it.
Terrorelli throws a looping overhand right but Gerber ducks down to avoid it.
Gerber appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Gerber connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerber misses with a low kick.
Terrorelli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Terrorelli is looking to chop away at Gerber's legs.
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terrorelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerber was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrorelli.
A decent looking cross lands there for Terrorelli.
Gerber throws a lazy right hand but Terrorelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gerber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gerber lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Terrorelli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gerber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Romulus Gerber will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gerber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Terrorelli swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Terrorelli swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Terrorelli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand.
Gerber lands a nice looking body shot.
Terrorelli throws a right and a left that Gerber avoids nicely.
Terrorelli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gerber.
A low kick lands for Gerber.
Terrorelli scores with a sloppy right hand. Gerber should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrorelli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gerber pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Left hook, right uppercut from Terrorelli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Terrorelli misses with the combination.
Gerber throwing a counter right hand but Terrorelli manages to avoid it.
Gerber scores with a leg kick.
Gerber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Terrorelli throws a body punch but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Terrorelli misses with a right hand
and Gerber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Terrorelli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gerber can pounce on him.
Terrorelli throws a sloppy head kick and Gerber moves out of range easily.
Terrorelli lands a head shot.
Gerber blocks a jab.
Terrorelli scores with a jab.#T2#
Terrorelli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gerber on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terrorelli lands a head shot.
Terrorelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Terrorelli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Gerber misses its intended target.
Terrorelli misses with a low kick.
Gerber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Terrorelli scores with a push kick.
Terrorelli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gerber counters with a thumping low kick.
Gerber throws a low kick but it's checked well by Terrorelli.
Terrorelli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Terrorelli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Gerber tries a head kick but it misses.
Terrorelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
Terrorelli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gerber throws a body kick that misses
and Terrorelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Terrorelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Terrorelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
Terrorelli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Terrorelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Gerber misses its target.
Gerber lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Terrorelli tries to work over Gerber's front leg with a kick but Gerber checks it.
Gerber quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli throws a counter combo.
Terrorelli misses with a hook to the body
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab.
Terrorelli misses with a low kick.
It looked like Gerber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Terrorelli.#T4#
Terrorelli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Terrorelli misses with a kick to the body
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand.
Terrorelli connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terrorelli ducks right into an uppercut from Gerber.
Terrorelli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gerber avoids the head kick by Terrorelli.
Terrorelli staying out of range there.
Gerber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gerber.
Terrorelli misses with an uppercut
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Terrorelli is rocked!
Terrorelli looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
As Terrorelli looks to move away, Gerber throws a big counter combo but Terrorelli just gets out of the way.
Terrorelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Gerber finish him?
Crunch! Terrorelli slams his shin into Gerber's torso.
Terrorelli seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gerber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Terrorelli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Romulus Gerber.
Well Gerber 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight for Romulus Gerber!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Romulus Gerber!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Romulus Gerber!
Romulus Gerber wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Romulus Gerber 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:
SFL 37 | Lomax vs Trigger
Date: Jan 06, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Gerber.
Nator thuds a left hand into Gerber's body.
Gerber's coach down at Power Plant MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gerber's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nator throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerber avoids a kick to the body.
Nator throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A right-left combo lands from Nator.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gerber.
Nator misses with a leg kick.
Gerber lands a nice looking body shot.
Gerber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nator in his tracks.
Nator has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gerber.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
Gerber now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gerber.
Nator scores with a decent looking hook.
Nator scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Gerber is looking to slow Nator down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Nator. That snapped Gerber's head back.
Gerber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nator has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zenarals' House in the buildup to the fight.
Nator throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gerber takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nator scores with a head kick.
Nator misses with a head kick.
Gerber only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Nator. Those never looked like landing.
Gerber throws a counter combo.
Nator misses with an uppercut
and Gerber makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gerber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nator.
Nator tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nator lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
A nice side step and Gerber releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Gerber misses its intended target. #T2#
Nator scores with a head kick. Gerber tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nator throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nator throws a series of punches but Gerber moves out of range.
Nator tried to score with a low kick but Gerber checks it.
Gerber tries a quick counter leg kick but Nator is wise to it.
Gerber throws a leg kick but Nator moved away.
Gerber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nator fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Gerber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nator throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gerber throws a lazy right hand but Nator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nator misses with a straight right.
Gerber lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gerber thumps Nator with a low kick.
Gerber takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spurgu Nator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nator misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Nator misses with a kick to the body
and Gerber counters with a thumping low kick.
Gerber is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gerber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gerber throws a leg kick but Nator sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nator scores with the left hand. Gerber knows he should have avoided that one.
Gerber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nator.
Gerber takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gerber scoring well with a low kick there.
Nator swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gerber counters with a thumping low kick.
Nator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
Nator feints a jab promting Gerber to slip. Nator then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gerber slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber with a nice cross.#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nator checks a leg kick.
Gerber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gerber throws the left hand but Nator avoids the punch easily.
Nator pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nator misses with a head kick.
Gerber dodges the punch combination from Nator.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gerber! But no joy.
Nator lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gerber at a distance.
Gerber moves out of range as Nator throws a body kick.
Gerber feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Gerber. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nator. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nator lands with a nice combination. Gerber backs away looking to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spurgu Nator dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nator misses with a straight left.
Gerber just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerber plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nator misses with a double jab.
Nice body kick there by Gerber.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gerber.
Gerber throws a body shot but no joy.
Nator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gerber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nator manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Nator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerber was well out of range. Poor timing from Nator.
Nator throws a leg kick but Gerber checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Nator.
Gerber connects with a leg kick.
Nator throws a body punch but Gerber moves out of range.
Nator tries a low kick but Gerber avoids it.#T1#
Nator connects with an inside leg kick.
Nator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nator looks to land a left hand but Gerber moved out of range nicely.
Spurgu Nator is winning the standup battle so far.
Nator swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gerber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Gerber.
Gerber scoring well with a low kick there.
A bone on bone clash there as Gerber blocks the leg kick.
Gerber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nator fails to land with a series of punches.
Gerber slips under a jab.
A solid body kick from Gerber.
Gerber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nator tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gerber is able to avoid easily.
Spurgu Nator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Gerber misses with a looping right.
Nator is looking to counter punch.
Nator looks to land a left hand but Gerber moved out of range nicely.
Nator is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gerber can do to turn this around?
Nator misses with a double jab
and Gerber counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nator ducks under a wild hook from Gerber.
Gerber lands a head kick. Nator smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nator throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nator lands a nice looking body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Nator as he connects with a hook.
Nator throws a sloppy head kick and Gerber moves out of range easily.
Nator connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Nator, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nator misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Nator scores with a three punch combo!
Nator avoids a kick to the body.
Gerber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nator has time to react.
Nator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Nator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gerber.
Nator throws a looping overhand right but Gerber ducks down to avoid it.
Gerber misses with a double jab
and Nator counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nator fails to land with a series of punches.
Gerber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nator misses with a few strikes there.
Nator chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gerber can pounce on him.
Gerber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nator.
Gerber looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nator misses with a hook.
Gerber throws a front kick aimed at Nator's knee but Nator avoids it well. #T4#
Nator swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gerber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nator throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Nator thuds his shin into the meat of Gerber's side.
Gerber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nator circles away quickly and effectively.
Nator connects with a body shot that sends Gerber's belly button to the back.
Gerber moves away from the strike by Nator.
Gerber throws a big counter head kick but Nator avoids it with no problem.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nator.
Nator lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nator misses with a hook
and Gerber counters with a nice leg kick.
Gerber throws a jab but it's blocked by Nator.
Gerber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nator is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nator dodges the punch combination from Gerber.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Spurgu Nator will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nator. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nator throws a leg kick
and Gerber counters with a nice body kick.
Nator walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gerber checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gerber thuds a left hand into Nator's body.
Gerber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nator throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gerber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gerber feints and then cracks Nator's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nator down.
Gerber looks to land a body kick but Nator moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nator wants to land a leg kick but Gerber is out of range.
Gerber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gerber steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gerber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nator feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nator tries to land a leg kick but Gerber saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Gerber blocks the body kick.
Nator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nator manages to avoid it.
Nator will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nator lands a body shot.
Gerber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gerber lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nator misses with a straight right.
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nator misses the jab.
Nator throws a body shot but no joy.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gerber dodges the punch combination from Nator.
Gerber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nator rather than just go for the knockout.
Gerber lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gerber.
Nator takes a swing at Gerber's ribcage but misses.
Gerber with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nator to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid body kick from Gerber.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nator walks into a jab.
Nator keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Nator misses its target.
Nator misses with a shot to the body
and Gerber counters with a two punch combo.
Gerber slips a jab and a cross from Nator.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gerber might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nator has got the better of the exchanges.#T3#
Gerber checks a low kick from Nator.
Gerber throws a series of punches but Nator avoids them all with ease.
Nator moves out of range of the body kick from Gerber.
Nator misses with a body shot.
Nator lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gerber at a distance.
Gerber misses with a kick to the body.
Nator appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nator misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nator looks to throw the jab but Gerber is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Gerber's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gerber misses with a leg kick.
Gerber throws a hook but Nator blocks it.
Nator swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gerber misses with a series of wild punches.
Nator was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Gerber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spurgu Nator is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nator will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gerber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nator misses with a few strikes there.
Nator misses with a body shot.
Nator misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Nator as he connects with a hook.
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nator jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Romulus Gerber.
Well Nator 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spurgu Nator!
Spurgu Nator decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Do you find me sadistic
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jako misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jako.
Jako misses with a hook.
Jako lands a jab to Gerber's midsection.
Gerber throws a body punch but Jako moves out of range.
Jako throws a leg kick
and Jako takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gerber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gerber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gerber throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jako's head.
Gerber cracks a nice hook into Jako's ribs.
Jako lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jako with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Gerber tries to bum rush Jako with a series of wild strikes but Jako uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gerber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jako takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jako throws a low kick but Gerber moves out of range easily.
Jako tries to clinch there but Gerber circles away.
Jako avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Gerber misses the target. #CL2#
Jako clinches up with Gerber and pushes him back against the cage.
Gerber takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jako tries to land a knee to the head but Gerber blocks with his arms.
Jako tries to throw a body punch but Gerber avoids it by throwing Jako back against the cage. #T2#
Jako misses with an elbow over the top.
Gerber tries to work over Jako's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jako lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gerber blocks a body shot from Jako.
Jako tries to work over Gerber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jako prevents a body shot from Gerber.
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!
Jako lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jako scores a nice knee to the body.
Jako lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jako working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gerber takes an elbow to the temple.
Gerber is trying to force a seperation but Jako has the dominant position.#T3#
Jako doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Gerber fails to land.
Jako scores with a shot to the side of Gerber's head.
Jako lands a right hand.
Jako misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gerber takes a shot to the head.
Jako works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jako misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Jako.
Jako is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gerber is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Jako fails to land.
Jako working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jako. #T4#
Jako lands an elbow that stopped Gerber in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gerber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jako.
A nice leg kick from Gerber, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Jako.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jako.
Jako looks to land a body kick but Gerber moved away.#CL2#
Jako clinches up with Gerber and pushes him back against the cage.
Jako fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jako swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gerber - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khru Jako dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A good leg kick by Jako.
Gerber lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gerber. Jako does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jako buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gerber.
Jako takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jako moves out of range as Gerber throws a body kick.
Jako was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jako scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jako tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerber was well out of range. Poor timing from Jako.
Jako scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jako swings widly with a right hand
and Gerber counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Jako moves out of range of the leg kick from Gerber.
Jako was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jako fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jako.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jako.
Gerber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from Jako.
Jako lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gerber has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jako scores with a hook to the body. Gerber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jako. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gerber tries to work over Jako's front leg with a kick but Jako checks it.
Jako just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gerber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jako crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gerber - the referee stops the clock and Jako gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gerber. Jako manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jako tries a low kick but Gerber avoids it.
Khru Jako seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jako walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Jako moves into the clinch.
Jako throws an elbow that misses.
Jako lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gerber.
Jako misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jako fails to land.
Gerber fails to pull guard.
Jako lands a hook that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
Gerber misses with the head strike.
Jako doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
A short left from Jako.
Jako doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gerber wants to get back to striking at distance but Jako won't allow it.
Jako lands a shoulder strike.
Jako tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gerber has a couple of punches blocked by Jako.
Jako missing with knees to the body.
Gerber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jako tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khru Jako seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gerber scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch.
Jako swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gerber.#T4#
Jako misses with a body shot
and Gerber counters with a three punch combo that has Jako backing up. Jako nods at Gerber to acknowledge the strikes.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses
and Jako counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jako has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerber throws a big shot that misses.
Jako throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab.
Jako keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gerber.
Gerber moves away from the strike by Jako.
Gerber thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jako moves out of range of the leg kick from Gerber.
Gerber scores with a shot to the body.
Jako avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Jako throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jako looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerber is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khru Jako showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jako uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jako will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jako fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Jako checks a leg kick.
Jako tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jako catches Gerber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jako just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Gerber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jako.
Gerber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jako wants to counter with a clinch but Gerber pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber defending well as Jako loads up on a big left hand.
Gerber throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jako throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gerber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Gerber takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gerber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jako thuds his right hand into Gerber's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Jako has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jako.
Jako misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jako scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jako can't find room to land a body shot as Gerber controls the action.
Gerber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Gerber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jako goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jako moves away from the strike by Gerber.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khru Jako is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A solid body kick from Gerber. #CL2#
Jako moves into range and clinches up with Gerber.
Jako blocking some punches.
Gerber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jako lands a shoulder strike.
Jako misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Jako prevents Gerber from breaking the clinch.
Gerber stalling against the cage.
Gerber avoiding damage as Jako throws knees to the body.
Jako misses with a body punch.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gerber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Jako.
Jako keeps control of Gerber as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gerber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gerber is trying to break free.
Gerber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khru Jako comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jako has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khru Jako!
Khru Jako bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
D is silent
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dean Corll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerber swinging wildly here.
Corll throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gerber stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Corll swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corll fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gerber on the side of the head.#CL2#
Corll has managed to clinch.
Corll prevents a body shot from Gerber. #BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll throws a jab when Gerber was well out of range.
Gerber clobbers Corll with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gerber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corll.
Corll drops his hands momentarily and Gerber takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gerber 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gerber. Corll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corll tries to counter with a clinch but Gerber shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Corll tries to bum rush Gerber with a series of wild strikes but Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gerber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Corll looks to land a combination but Gerber avoids it well.
Gerber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Gerber.
Corll is looking to land body kicks.
Gerber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Corll gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Corll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gerber displaying some good clinch control by pressing Corll up against the cage.
Gerber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Gerber.
Gerber takes a shot to the head.
Corll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
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!
Corll pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gerber lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Corll.
It appears Gerber was looking to counter with a kick there.
Corll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Corll. Those never looked like landing.
Corll feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gerbers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Corll scores with a nice strike.
Corll goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gerber swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Corll misses with a two punch combination.
Gerber lands a leg kick that knocks Corll off balance momentarily.
Gerber throws the kick towards the body but Corll avoids it.
Gerber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Corll tests Gerber's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Corll misses with a body kick.
Gerber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Corll misses with a wild body shot.
Gerber appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gerber scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2#
Corll moves into range and clinches up with Gerber.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corll. #BC#
Gerber breaks from the clinch.
Corll cracks Gerber with an open hand slap.
Gerber throws a low kick but Corll avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Corll misses the target.
Gerber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gerber takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corll dodges the punch combination from Gerber.
#T4#
Gerber lands with a nice combination. Corll backs away looking to recover.
Corll lands a body shot.
Corll swings widly with a right hand
and Gerber counters with a left to the body.
Gerber jabs at Corll's body.
Corll looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Corll throws out a leg kick but Gerber moves out of range and Corll only half commits.
Corll throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Corll tenderised Gerber's leg. Gerber is trying to keep his angry face on.
Corll wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerber lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Corll dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gerber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Corll takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Corll misses with a body punch
and Gerber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gerber pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gerber misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corll.
Corll looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Corll takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corll looks for the body kick but Gerber saw that one coming.
Corll with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll cracks Gerber with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gerber misses with a low kick as Corll jumps back.
Gerber avoids a kick to the body.
Gerber lands a jab.#T1#
Corll throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerber moves away.
Corll lands a slapping body shot.
Gerber blocks the body kick.
A lazy body kick from Corll
and Gerber counters with a nice uppercut.
Gerber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gerber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corll.
Corll scores with a head kick. Gerber tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Corll displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Corll throws a head kick that misses.
Gerber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corll avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Corll looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Corll takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Corll scores with a hook.
Corll slips under a jab from Gerber.
Gerber scores with a push kick.
Gerber slips under a jab from Corll.
Corll takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Corll fails to land with a series of punches.
Corll throws a wild body kick that Gerber sees coming a mile off.
Gerber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corll dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corll tries to clinch but Gerber moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Corll.
It looked like Gerber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corll has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
An inside leg kick lands from Gerber.
Gerber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Corll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerber was well out of range. Poor timing from Corll.
Corll works Gerber's body with a nice hook.
Corll takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corll throws a nice looking combination but Gerber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gerber sizes up Corll with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Corll gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gerber counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corll thinking.
Nice body punch from Corll.
Corll misses with a hook to the body
and Gerber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Corll misses with a left hand
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.
Gerber lands a really nice looking cross but Corll seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Gerber tenderised Corll's leg. Corll is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gerber lands a nice looking body kick.
Corll is breathing heavily.
Gerber goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#Corll is rocked!#T4#
Gerber avoids the head kick by Corll.
As Corll backs away, Gerber returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gerber closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gerber connects with a body shot.
Gerber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Corll cracks a nice hook into Gerber's ribs.
Gerber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gerber connects with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gerber.
Corll misses with an uppercut
and Gerber counters with a body kick.
Corll takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerber connects with a single shot there.
Corll is still on wobbly legs! Can Gerber finish him?
Gerber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corll manages to avoid it.
Corll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gerber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber dominated that second round.
That's time! Gerber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Corll moves out of range as Gerber strikes.
Corll seems to have recovered his senses.
Corll tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gerber swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Corll rushes Gerber and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch.
Gerber lands with a shot to the body.
Corll throws a hook to the side of Gerber's head but Gerber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gerber went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gerber lands a glancing blow to the side of Corll's head.
Gerber throws a right hand that Corll ducks under and follows up with a left that Corll also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Corll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gerber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corll on the side of the head.
Gerber walks forward, straight into a front kick from Corll.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll moves out of range as Gerber throws a body kick.
Gerber tries to score with a low kick but Corll moves his leg out of the way.
Corll misses with a lunging right hand
and Gerber counters with a nice low kick that buckles Corll's knee momentarily.
Gerber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Romulus Gerber is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Corll misses with a wild combination.
Gerber misses with a body kick.
Gerber throws the kick towards the body but Corll avoids it.
Corll throws a lazy uppercut
and Gerber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corll misses with a combination
and Gerber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corll throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corll has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gerber throws a leg kick but Corll sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gerber lands a right hook to the body.
Gerber misses the shot to the body.
Corll scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gerber looks to score with a jab to the body but Corll is just out of range.#T2#
Gerber slips a jab and a cross from Corll.
It looked like Gerber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Corll.
Gerber takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Corll's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gerber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gerber lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corll misses with a wild body shot.
Gerber lands a nice hook to Corll's body. Corll takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corll lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Corll misses.
Corll lands a nice looking body shot.
Corll tests Gerber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corll misses with a jab to the body
and Gerber counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Gerber. #T3#
Corll shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Corll paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Corll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corll missing with a left hand there. Gerber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gerber throws a nice looking combination but Corll bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corll steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Corll tries to clinch but Gerber is having none of it.
Gerber scores with a sloppy right hand. Corll should have avoided that one.
Corll just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Corll.
Corll misses the shot to the body.
Corll throws a shot from downtown. Gerber moves away and avoids it.
Gerber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Corll looks to land a body kick but Gerber moved away.#T4#
Corll throws a body shot but no joy.
Gerber connects with a crisp jab.
Corll takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerber tries to land a leg kick but Corll saw it coming and moves away.
Corll wants to counter with a clinch but Gerber pushes him away.
Corll throws a lazy head kick
and Gerber counters with a good low kick that Corll was not able to check.
Gerber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick misses from Corll.
Gerber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corll throws a push kick but Gerber slaps the foot to one side.
Gerber throws a quick counter kick to the body but Corll avoids it.
Corll misses with a low kick.
Gerber with the inside leg kick.
Corll throws a hook but Gerber avoids it easily.
Gerber throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Gerber showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gerber has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Gerber!
Our winner, Romulus Gerber, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
It's a live!
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerber misses with a wild body shot.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses.
Sheven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gerber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been informed that Sheven has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gerber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gerber goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gerber lands a nice shot that snaps Sheven's head back.
Gerber misses with a hook
and Sheven counters with an inside leg kick.
Sheven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerber thuds his shin into the meat of Sheven's side.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheven.
A shot to the liver by Sheven. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Sheven misses with a body punch
and Gerber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gerber throws a shot from downtown. Sheven moves away and avoids it.
Sheven was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gerber throws out a leg kick but Sheven moves out of range and Gerber only half commits.
Romulus Gerber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gerber. That did some damage!
Gerber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gerber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sheven walks into a jab.
We've been told by Gerber's head coaches at Public Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD2#
Sheven lands a left and a right that sends Gerber crashing to the canvas! Sheven dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT2#It looks like Romulus Gerber has been cut.
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!
Sheven trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sheven throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Sheven wants to control the pace but Gerber is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheven can't control as he wanted to and Gerber manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SU2#
Sheven decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Gerber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gerber throws a nice looking combination but Sheven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gerber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sheven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sheven is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gerber walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gerber throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Sheven to counter with a crisp jab.
Sheven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Gerber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sheven.
Gerber avoids the body shot from Sheven.
A big right from Sheven misses.
Sheven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gerber.
Gerber throws a right and a left that Sheven avoids nicely.
Gerber scores with a shot to the body.
Gerber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sheven.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sheven. That's going to slow Gerber down.
Gerber swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sheven counters with a stiff right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sheven or perhaps it was just good defense by Gerber, which made it look bad. #T4#
Gerber catches Sheven with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gerber keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sheven swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheven with the inside leg kick.
Gerber misses with a combination
and Sheven counters with a left to the body.
Gerber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gerber connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sharven Sheven will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Romulus Gerber's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Sheven clinches up with Gerber and pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gerber.
Gerber prevents the takedown attempt.
Gerber will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sheven up against the cage.
Sheven looking for a takedown. #BC#
Gerber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheven fails with a takedown attempt.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sharven Sheven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Gerber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sheven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gerber.
Gerber takes one to the chin there.
Gerber scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gerber connects with a looping right hand.
Gerber throws an overhand right that lands on Sheven's shoulder, as Sheven tries to avoid the shot.
Gerber backing away here, and Sheven unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sheven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gerber gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sheven.
#BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Gerber cracks Sheven with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gerber throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheven looks for a takedown but Gerber sprawls well.
Gerber delivers a nice body kick.
Sheven takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gerber throws a nice looking combination but Sheven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Gerber misses.
Gerber sizes up Sheven with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Sheven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gerber but Gerber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gerber quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gerber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sheven at a distance.
Gerber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sheven counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheven. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheven takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gerber throws a leg kick that misses.
Gerber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sheven at a distance.
Sheven connects with a right hand. Gerber shakes it off.
Gerber keeps Sheven at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Gerber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sheven avoids the head kick by Gerber.
Sheven is looking for the big counter here.
Sheven shoots and misses
and Sheven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sheven takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sheven throws a head kick but Gerber moves out of range.
It appears Gerber was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gerber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sheven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gerber scores with a nice strike.
Sharven Sheven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheven moves out of range as Gerber throws a body kick.
Gerber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheven can do to turn this around?
Gerber throws a series of strikes that have Sheven backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Romulus Gerber's cut.
That's time! Gerber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gerber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gerber misses with a jab to the body
and Gerber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sheven cracks Gerber with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheven.
Gerber throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Gerber misses.
Sheven has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sheven throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber connects with a body shot that sends Sheven's belly button to the back.
Gerber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gerber takes a swing at Sheven's ribcage but misses.
Sheven with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Sheven looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gerber is fending him off so far but Sheven persists. Nope, Gerber circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sheven.
Sheven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gerber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romulus Gerber is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gerber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gerber cracks a nice hook into Sheven's ribs.
Sheven misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Gerber.
Gerber digs a good hook to Sheven's body.
Sheven misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheven walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gerber checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sheven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Sheven scores with a takedown into Gerber's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheven trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sheven with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sheven with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sheven postures up.
#T3#
Sheven is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sheven trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerber tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gerber throws a body punch but Sheven moves out of range.
A big right from Sheven misses.
Gerber lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sheven takes a step back to recover. #TD2#
Sheven decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Sheven wants to control but Gerber is keeping him busy.
Gerber wants to improve his position but Sheven is controlling well.
#SU2#
Sheven stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gerber to get to his feet.
Gerber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gerber avoids the body shot from Sheven.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gerber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sheven has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sheven and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sheven scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerber thuds a left hand into Sheven's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Romulus Gerber.
I think Gerber has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Do not talk about fight club
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Sheven closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gerber to the mat! Gerber manages to get full guard. #ES#
Gerber manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gerber just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerber lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gerber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sheven. That did some damage!
Gerber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UnderGround Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Gerber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sheven stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerber misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sheven counters with a straight right hand.
Sheven throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sheven slips a jab from Gerber.
Sheven only half commits to the counter leg kick.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Sheven sends Gerber down but not out. Sheven dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#Gerber is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Romulus Gerber has been cut.
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.
Sheven in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Oh Gerber is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sheven just content to control the position.
Gerber seems to have got his legs back now.
Gerber is looking to regain half guard here but Sheven keeps moving and retains side control.
Gerber controls the position for a moment.#T1#
Sheven throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sheven taking a breather here.
Sheven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sheven trying to control the action but Gerber is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sheven working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sheven advances to full mount.
Sheven lands a big elbow.
Gerber is squirming around, avoiding Sheven's attempts to control the action.
Gerber wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2#
Sheven has got his arm under Gerber's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Gerber has spun round into Sheven's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
#T3#
Sheven is pulling down on Gerber's head. It's preventing any offense from Gerber, at least for the moment.
Gerber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gerber passes Sheven's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gerber is controlling the pace.
Sheven wants to improve his position but Gerber is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sheven works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sheven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gerber controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gerber tries to stand but Sheven is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sharven Sheven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Romulus Gerber's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sheven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sharven Sheven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gerber looks for the body kick but Sheven saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Sheven.
Sheven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gerber but Gerber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gerber. Sheven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gerber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Sheven gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sheven is trying to control. Gerber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber has a hand on Sheven's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sheven takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gerber working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Gerber wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sheven.
Sheven is trying to control here but Gerber has managed to regain half guard.
Sheven not doing much here.
Sheven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerber keeps working. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sheven throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sheven wants to take a breather but Gerber is having none of it.
Gerber desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sharven Sheven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gerber pushes Sheven off looking to stand but Sheven dives back in and keeps control.
Sheven is keen to just control but Gerber is a slippery customer.
Gerber is in trouble now - Sheven has advanced to mount!
Sheven trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Gerber is trying to escape the mount.
Sheven tries to control but Gerber wriggling away.
Gerber holds on for dear life, controlling Sheven's posture momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheven can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gerber is looking to escape. #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.
Sheven cracks Gerber with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sheven has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gerber's face.
BOOM! Sheven connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sheven prevents Gerber from getting the reversal.
Sheven working Gerber over with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poor strikes thrown by Sheven there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sheven misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sheven looking to control but Gerber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sharven Sheven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Romulus Gerber'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#
Gerber misses with an uppercut
#KD2#
and Gerber is countered with a crisp right hand from Sheven that sends him to the canvas! Sheven follows him to the mat into side control.
Gerber can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Sheven.
Sheven taking a break here but Gerber is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Sheven is looking for a kimura here.
Gerber trying to control here.
#T1##SUB2#
Sheven wants to work for an arm triangle but Gerber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sheven is nestled in close to Gerber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gerber has his hands clasped together around Sheven's back. He's all about the action.
Gerber is trying to control but can't.
Sheven sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gerber defending well though.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sheven prevents Gerber from improving his position.
Gerber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sheven.
Gerber wants to control but Sheven is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sheven performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sheven misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Gerber, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sheven takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gerber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sheven. Sheven obviously looking to wear him down.
Sheven lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gerber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Gerber connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sheven. Sheven circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gerber scores with a leg kick.
Gerber catches Sheven with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gerber throws a head kick that misses.
Gerber keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gerber throws a jab when Sheven was well out of range.
Gerber connects with a leg kick.
Sheven lands a nice shot that snaps Gerber's head back.
Sheven throws a hook to the side of Gerber's head but Gerber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheven slips a jab and a cross from Gerber.
Sheven walks into a stiff left hand from Gerber.
Gerber misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Sheven chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gerber can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber throws a right hand that Sheven ducks under and follows up with a left that Sheven also avoids with ease.
Gerber throws a head kick but Sheven moves out of range.
#TD2#
Sheven darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sheven with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gerber keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sheven looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sharven Sheven.
Well Sheven has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sharven Sheven!
During a confident post fight interview, Sharven Sheven thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 135
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zdravkov closes the distance and clinches up with Gerber, looking for a takedown. Zdravkov pushes Gerber against the cage but Gerber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zdravkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gerber moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gerber.
Gerber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zdravkov on the side of the head.
Gerber closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Zdravko Zdravkov has been cut.
Nice jab there from Gerber.
Zdravkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but Gerber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gerber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zdravkov's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zdravkov with a poor takedown
and Zdravkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zdravkov shoots and misses
and Gerber counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Zdravkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zdravkov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gerber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zdravkov darts in looking for a takedown but Gerber gets double underhooks and turns Zdravkov into the cage.
Zdravkov walks into a left hand.
Gerber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zdravkov at a distance.
Zdravkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gerber.
Gerber lands a front kick.
Zdravkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gerber can pounce on him.
Zdravkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gerber tries to avoid it but Zdravkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gerber to the ground. Gerber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Gerber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Gerber.
Gerber 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.
Gerber is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Zdravkov looks for a takedown but Gerber sprawls well.
Gerber misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Zdravkov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gerber won't be happy with that. #ES#
Gerber explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Zdravkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gerber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Gerber. No joy for Zdravkov on that attempt.
Gerber tried to counter with a leg kick but Zdravkov avoided it.
Zdravkov misses with a takedown
and Gerber counters with a head kick. That will keep Zdravkov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zdravkov looks winded!
Zdravkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but Gerber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gerber scoring well with a low kick there.
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zdravkov with a poor takedown
and Zdravkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Gerber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Romulus Gerber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zdravkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gerber swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Gerber misses the target.
Jab, jab by Gerber - just one landing.
Gerber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zdravkov misses with a takedown
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand.
Zdravkov looks for a takedown but Gerber sprawls well.
Gerber cracks Zdravkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gerber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gerber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zdravkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerber.
A punch lands to the side of Zdravkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Gerber lunges at Zdravkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zdravkov's hand. #ROC#Zdravkov is rocked!
Gerber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gerber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zdravkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber misses with a body shot.
Zdravkov misses with a takedown attempt - Gerber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gerber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zdravkov misses with a takedown
and Gerber counters with a solid body kick.
Zdravkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerber explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That kick from Gerber tenderised Zdravkov's leg. Zdravkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gerber goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gerber scores with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Zdravkov.
Gerber lands with a nice body punch.
Gerber lands a leg kick that knocks Zdravkov off balance momentarily.
Zdravkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zdravkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.
Gerber lands a leg kick that knocks Zdravkov off balance momentarily.
Gerber lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber throws a body kick that misses.
Zdravkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zdravkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Gerber sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zdravkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Gerber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zdravkov has time to react.#T1#
Zdravkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gerber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zdravkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zdravkov is breathing heavily.
Gerber throws a series of strikes that have Zdravkov backpedaling.
Zdravkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Gerber finish him?
Gerber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zdravkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Gerber connects with an inside leg kick.
Gerber swings for the body but Zdravkov moves out of range.
Zdravkov feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Zdravkov dives in and scores a takedown into Gerber's guard.#ES#
Gerber has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zdravkov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zdravkov's head.
Zdravkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Gerber sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Zdravkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gerber tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zdravkov is in Gerber's guard.#T2#
Gerber looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Gerber scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gerber cracks Zdravkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zdravko Zdravkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gerber scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zdravkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gerber finds it's way round the side to connect with Zdravkov's head. #TD2#
Zdravkov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gerber to the ground. Zdravkov is now in Gerber's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zdravkov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gerber keeping moving, preventing Zdravkov from controlling successfully.
Gerber can't keep his opponent in guard - Zdravkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zdravkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gerber defending well though. #T3#
Zdravkov is stalling here. Gerber is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zdravkov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gerber has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zdravkov tries to buck Gerber off but Gerber is having none of it.
Zdravkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Gerber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zdravkov can do to turn this around?
Gerber remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Zdravkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Gerber is staying tight to Zdravkov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gerber has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gerber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zdravkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zdravkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zdravkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zdravkov throws an elbow that misses. Gerber uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zdravkov's guard. Nice move by Gerber!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov's cut.
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#
Zdravkov with a poor takedown
letting Gerber counter with a right hand.
Gerber lands a leg kick that knocks Zdravkov off balance momentarily.
Zdravkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick from Gerber, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber scores with a body shot.
Gerber stuffs the takedown.
Gerber looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Gerber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zdravkov shoots in and drives through. Gerber sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zdravkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zdravkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gerber with the inside leg kick.
Zdravkov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gerber.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zdravkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Gerber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Gerber.
Gerber connects with a body shot that sends Zdravkov's belly button to the back.
Gerber lands a lovely overhand right.
Gerber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gerber throws a leg kick which misses Zdravkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Zdravkov tries to avoid it.
Zdravkov moves forwards but Gerber connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gerber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zdravkov tries for a takedown but Gerber circles away easily
and Gerber counters with a series of strikes. Zdravkov will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Gerber.
Zdravko Zdravkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gerber lands a lovely overhand right.
Gerber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gerber throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Gerber as Zdravkov shoots in.
Gerber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gerber scores with a body shot.
Zdravkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gerber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zdravkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gerber defends it well.
Zdravkov looks to land a combination but Gerber avoids it well.
Gerber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gerber scores with a spinning back kick!
Gerber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gerber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Gerber misses with the combination.
Zdravkov feints the counter takedown.
Zdravkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gerber tries to avoid it but Zdravkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gerber to the ground. Gerber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zdravkov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gerber.
Zdravkov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zdravkov tries for a takedown but Gerber circles away easily
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand.
Romulus Gerber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters circling a little - Gerber finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gerber lands with a nice body punch.
Gerber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zdravkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zdravkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Gerber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zdravkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zdravkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Zdravkov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gerber.
Zdravkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gerber counters with a nice body shot.
Zdravkov walks into a left hand.
Gerber tests Zdravkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zdravkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gerber.
Zdravkov misses with a double jab.
Gerber lands a jab to the head.
No luck for Zdravkov with that takedown attempt.
Zdravkov throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Gerber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gerber 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Gerber!
Our winner, Romulus Gerber, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 128
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gerber throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Terrorelli counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Gerber misses.
Terrorelli misses with a two punch combination.
Gerber swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Terrorelli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber throws a nice looking combination but Terrorelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrorelli takes a swing at Gerber's ribcage but misses.
Terrorelli lands a nice shot that snaps Gerber's head back.
Terrorelli throws a body shot but no joy.
Gerber appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Terrorelli misses with a jab to the body
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Terrorelli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Terrorelli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Gerber. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Terrorelli coming out on top.#T1#
Terrorelli checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Terrorelli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gerber looks to throw the jab but Terrorelli is out of range.
Terrorelli lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Terrorelli.
Gerber throws a sloppy head kick
and Terrorelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gerber misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Terrorelli clinches.
Terrorelli swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Terrorelli has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gerber misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Terrorelli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Terrorelli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Terrorelli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gerber stalling in the clinch.
Gerber tries to circle away but Terrorelli has him pinned against the cage.
Gerber tries to work over Terrorelli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Terrorelli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gerber.
Terrorelli dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Terrorelli working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber tries to work over Terrorelli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Terrorelli has Gerber pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Terrorelli breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Gerber looks to land a body kick but Terrorelli moved away.
Terrorelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Gerber walks into a stiff left hand from Terrorelli.
Nice body kick there by Gerber.
Gerber lands a right hook to the body.
Terrorelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terrorelli.
Gerber takes a swing at Terrorelli's ribcage but misses.
Gerber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gerber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Terrorelli lands a right hook to the body.
Terrorelli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Terrorelli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Terrorelli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gerber throwing a counter right hand but Terrorelli manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber is looking to slow Terrorelli down with leg kicks.
Gerber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terrorelli.
Gerber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Terrorelli's head backwards.
Gerber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Terrorelli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Terrorelli misses with a right hand
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Terrorelli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gerber, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Gerber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gerber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli throws a hook but Gerber blocks it.
Terrorelli loads up on a big right hand but Gerber slips the punch.
Terrorelli throws the left hand but Gerber avoids the punch easily.
Gerber throws the left hand but Terrorelli avoids the punch easily.
Terrorelli is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobi Terrorelli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Terrorelli wants to clinch but Gerber slips to the side
and Terrorelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gerber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Terrorelli.
Gerber is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Terrorelli blocks the body kick.
Gerber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tobi Terrorelli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Terrorelli tried to score with a low kick but Gerber checks it.
Gerber misses with an uppercut.
Gerber throws a front kick aimed at Terrorelli's knee but Terrorelli avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Terrorelli misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terrorelli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Terrorelli throws a body punch but Gerber moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrorelli. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Terrorelli slips under a jab from Gerber.
Gerber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gerber misses the shot to the body.
Gerber lands a nice looking body shot.
Gerber swings away with a body shot that misses
and Terrorelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Terrorelli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gerber, as that shot connected.
Gerber looks to score with a jab to the body but Terrorelli is just out of range.
Terrorelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerber was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrorelli.
Gerber jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Terrorelli misses with an uppercut.
Gerber misses the jab.
Gerber lands a right hook to the body.
Gerber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Terrorelli momentarily.
#T2#
Terrorelli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gerber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Terrorelli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Terrorelli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Terrorelli throws out a counter right but Gerber avoids it with no problem.
Gerber takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrorelli. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terrorelli throws a lazy right hand but Gerber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gerber throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Terrorelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Gerber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Terrorelli misses.
Gerber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Terrorelli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gerber counters with a leg kick.
Terrorelli misses with a wild body shot.
Gerber works Terrorelli's body with a nice hook.#T3#
A low kick from Gerber misses
and Terrorelli counters with a straight right hand.
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli throws an off balance right hand
and Gerber counters with a nice kick to the body.
Terrorelli checks a leg kick.
Terrorelli throws an overhand right that lands on Gerber's shoulder, as Gerber tries to avoid the shot.
Terrorelli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gerber doesn't seem bothered though.
Terrorelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gerber lands a body shot.
Terrorelli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gerber counters with a one-two to the body.
Gerber throws a shot to the body.
Terrorelli misses with an uppercut.
Terrorelli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gerber.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerber lands a nice looking kick to the body. Terrorelli takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Terrorelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Terrorelli scores with a nice head shot.
Gerber lands with a right hand.
Gerber thows a body kick. Terrorelli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Terrorelli lands a leg kick that knocks Gerber off balance momentarily.
Terrorelli throws a lazy body kick
and Gerber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gerber pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Terrorelli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gerber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Terrorelli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gerber. Terrorelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terrorelli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gerber with a body shot.
Terrorelli takes a swing at Gerber's ribcage but misses.
Terrorelli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gerber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gerber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Terrorelli. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Terrorelli cracks Gerber with a good jab.
Terrorelli takes a swing at Gerber's ribcage but misses.
Terrorelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gerber jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Terrorelli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Terrorelli motions for Gerber to come forward. Terrorelli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gerber connects with a jab.
Terrorelli throws out a loose jab but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerber jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Terrorelli misses with a hook
letting Gerber counter with a right hand.
Gerber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Terrorelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gerber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terrorelli.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Gerber. Those never looked like landing.
Terrorelli is looking for the big counter here.
Terrorelli misses the body punch
and Gerber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gerber throws a body punch but Terrorelli moves out of range.
Terrorelli swinging wildly here.
Gerber dips to his left and cracks Terrorelli with an uppercut!
Gerber scoring well with a low kick there.
Gerber lands an overhand right.
Gerber takes a swing at Terrorelli's ribcage but misses.
Gerber scoring well with a low kick there.
Terrorelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerber lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Gerber throws a low kick but Terrorelli moves out of range easily.
Terrorelli misses with a few strikes there.
Gerber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Terrorelli scores with a sloppy right hand. Gerber should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terrorelli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gerber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terrorelli.
Terrorelli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Terrorelli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gerber is looking to land body kicks.
Terrorelli scores with a body shot.
Terrorelli slips under a jab from Gerber.
Terrorelli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gerber.
Gerber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Terrorelli moves out of range of the body kick.
Terrorelli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Terrorelli misses with a looping left.
Terrorelli throws a series of punches but Gerber moves out of range.
Terrorelli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gerber throws a poor cross that misses
and Terrorelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gerber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gerber throws a lazy right hand but Terrorelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terrorelli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Terrorelli avoids the head kick by Gerber.
Gerber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Terrorelli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gerber swings for the body but Terrorelli moves out of range.
#CL2#
Terrorelli closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Gerber breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Terrorelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Terrorelli throws a body shot but no joy.
Gerber is looking to counter punch.
Gerber takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gerber throws a lazy head kick
and Terrorelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerber feints and then cracks Terrorelli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Terrorelli down.
Gerber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terrorelli throws out the jab.
Terrorelli throws a lazy uppercut
and Gerber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gerber throws a leg kick
and Terrorelli counters with a straight right hand.
Gerber misses with a series of wild punches.
Gerber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Terrorelli.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Terrorelli! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Romulus Gerber.
I think Gerber has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Gerber!
After winning the bout, Romulus Gerber 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:
UnderGround FC 110
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Gerber.
Matsu shoots in and drives through. Gerber sprawls well.
Tazawa Matsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsu fails with the takedown
and Gerber counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matsu thinking.
Matsu tries to clinch there but Gerber circles away.
Gerber now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matsu fails to land the takedown.
Gerber has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Matsu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tazawa Matsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsu is breathing heavily.
Gerber throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matsu.#CUT2#
It looks like Tazawa Matsu has been cut.
Matsu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gerber but Gerber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gerber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gerber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsu. That did some damage!
Gerber scores with a jab to the head.
Gerber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gerber circles away.#T1#
Gerber keeps the fight on the outside.
Gerber lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gerber cracks a nice hook into Matsu's ribs.
Matsu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gerber as he avoids it easily.
Gerber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Matsu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gerber - the referee stops the clock and Matsu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gerber. Matsu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gerber lands with a right that hurts Matsu. Matsu looks to clinch but Gerber throws a short knee that drops Matsu. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Romulus Gerber!
Romulus Gerber seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 101
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Gerber misses the target.
Nice body kick there by Gerber.
Gerber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gerber!
Popper's coach down at Elite Underground Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Popper's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gerber throws a head kick but Popper moves out of range.
Popper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Popper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Popper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerber was well out of range. Poor timing from Popper.
Gerber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gerber misses with an uppercut
and Popper counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber misses with an uppercut
enabling Popper to counter with a crisp jab.
Popper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gerber counters with a nice low kick that buckles Popper's knee momentarily.
Gerber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gerber misses with a wild body shot.
Popper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1##CL2#
Popper clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Gerber manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Popper instigates a clinch. #BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch.
Gerber does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
Popper drives through and clinches with Gerber against the cage.
#BC2#
Popper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Popper pushes Gerber up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Popper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gerber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Popper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Popper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gerber jabs Popper right on the nose. Popper blinks but takes it well.
Gerber misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Popper misses.#T2#
Popper connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Popper moves out of range of the body kick from Gerber.
Popper throws the kick towards the body but Gerber avoids it.
Popper moves away from the strike by Gerber.
Popper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Popper raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Popper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gerber.
Gerber misses the shot to the body.
Gerber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gerber misses with an uppercut
and Popper counters with a nice leg kick.
Gerber looks for the body kick but Popper saw that one coming. #T3#
A head kick by Gerber misses
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popper lands a jab to the nose.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Popper has knocked Gerber down with a huge combo! Popper steps away and waves a wobbly Gerber back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Gerber is rocked!
Popper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gerber rather than just go for the knockout.
Popper fakes the body blow, causing Gerber to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gerber goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bung Popper!
Bung Popper very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Supplements 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:
UnderGround FC 89
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Gerber lands with a hook. Tonni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tonni swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
We've been told by Tonni's head coaches at Tycoon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gerber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tonni's head.
Tonni is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonni.
Tonni throws a hook but Gerber blocks it.
Tonni lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonni looks to land a combination but Gerber avoids it well.
Prince Tonni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonni tries to bum rush Gerber with a series of wild strikes but Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gerber flicks out a counter leg kick but Tonni steps away.
Tonni looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerber is just out of range.
Gerber replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tonni blocks it well.
Tonni cracks Gerber with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tonni scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonni throws a body punch but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gerber lands with a nice combination. Tonni backs away looking to recover.
Tonni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gerber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Gerber closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Gerber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gerber scores with a jab. Tonni acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Tonni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gerber.
Gerber cracks Tonni with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tonni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gerber counters with a three punch combo that has Tonni backing up. Tonni nods at Gerber to acknowledge the strikes.
Tonni throws a big shot that misses.
Tonni misses with a body shot.
Tonni throws an off balance right hand
and Gerber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tonni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Gerber responds with a good body kick, but Tonni manages to step out the way in time.
Tonni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD2#
Gerber lands a left and a right that send Tonni crashing to the mat, dazed. Gerber thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Tonni is rocked!
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!
Gerber cracks Tonni with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Tonni falls to his knees and Gerber doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romulus Gerber!
A victorious Romulus Gerber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Rhino lands a really nice looking cross but Gerber seems unphased.
Gerber throws a right and a left that Rhino avoids nicely.
Rhino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gerber's hands.
Rhino fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerber 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.
Gerber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gerber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhino.
Rhino works the jab nicely.
Some wild striking there from Rhino.
Rhino misses with a head kick.
Gerber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rhino throws a big counter head kick but Gerber avoids it with no problem.
Rhino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gerber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donk. Rhino catches Gerber right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber takes a swing at Rhino's ribcage but misses.
Gerber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gerber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rhino on the side of the head.
Rhino with a nice cross.
Gerber misses with a hook. Rhino ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Gerber throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gerber drops his hands momentarily and Rhino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gerber feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rhino's calf.
Rhino swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Rhino digs a good hook to Gerber's body.
Rhino shoots in looking for a takedown but Gerber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rhino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rhino scores with a body shot.
Rhino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gerber appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheers as Rhino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gerber doesn't seem phased though.
Rhino has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A combination from Gerber does no damage.
Brutalis Rhino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerber misses with a low kick.
Rhino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Gerber drives through and clinches with Rhino against the cage.
Gerber stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Gerber manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutalis Rhino.#T2##CL#
Gerber closes the distance and clinches.
Gerber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gerber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rhino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rhino is trying to force a seperation but Gerber has the dominant position.#BC#
Gerber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhino shoots in for a takedown but Gerber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rhino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Rhino.
Rhino with a poor takedown #CL#
and Gerber counters by moving into the clinch.
Rhino is looking to break free of the clinch but Gerber has double underhooks.
Gerber tries to work over Rhino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gerber prevents the takedown attempt.
Gerber has Rhino pressed against the cage, preventing Rhino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rhino is trying to break the clinch but Gerber is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gerber.
Gerber is struggling to control the position.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Gerber.
Gerber lands a body shot.
Rhino has had enough of the clinch but Gerber keeps him there for the moment.
Gerber stalling against the cage.
Gerber holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gerber slows down the pace here.
Gerber lands a nice uppercut.
Gerber lands a shoulder strike.
Gerber stalling.
Rhino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gerber lands a left hand.
Rhino tries to break the clinch but Gerber is controlling the position.
Come on Gerber - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rhino can't break the clinch.
#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Rhino's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gerber lands a nice shot to the body.
Rhino is trying to break the clinch but Gerber is controlling him.
Gerber throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gerber lands a left hand.
#BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gerber delivers a nice body kick.
Gerber misses with a body shot.
Gerber throws a right hand that Rhino ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhino also avoids with ease.
Rhino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gerber throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Rhino closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gerber to the mat! Gerber manages to get full guard.
Gerber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gerber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gerber wants to sweep here but Rhino controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gerber is looking to score with low kicks.
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rhino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gerber.
Rhino throws out a counter right but Gerber avoids it with no problem.
Rhino shoots in for a takedown but Gerber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gerber throws out a leg kick but Rhino moves out of range and Gerber only half commits.
Brutalis Rhino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhino goes for a double leg but Gerber avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gerber continues to drive forward.
Rhino fails with a takedown attempt.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutalis Rhino.
Rhino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gerber swivels and escapes.
Gerber lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
No joy there for Gerber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gerber has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhino misses with a takedown attempt
and Gerber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gerber stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gerber wants it to stay on the feet.
Gerber defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rhino.
Rhino is breathing heavily.
Gerber throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gerber.#T1#
Gerber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gerber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rhino takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rhino throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gerber's waist but Gerber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rhino off to one side.
Gerber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rhino shoots for a double leg takedown but Gerber sprawls well. He's pushed Rhino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gerber connects with a leg kick. Rhino looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice takedown defense from Gerber. No joy for Rhino on that attempt.
Rhino might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rhino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gerber.
Gerber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhino can do to turn this around?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhino.
Rhino closes the distance and clinches up with Gerber, looking for a takedown. Rhino pushes Gerber against the cage but Gerber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Gerber there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Rhino gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Gerber bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2#
Gerber just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rhino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rhino is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gerber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rhino looks to land a combination but Gerber avoids it well.
A slow jab from Gerber misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Rhino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gerber is looking to slow Rhino down with leg kicks.
Rhino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gerber makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rhino really felt that one!
Good leg kick by Gerber there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gerber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gerber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber throws a jab when Rhino was well out of range.
Gerber swings for the body but Rhino moves out of range.
Gerber lands a leg kick that knocks Rhino off balance momentarily.
Gerber gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rhino connects with a body shot.
Rhino misses with a lunging right hand
and Gerber counters with an outside leg kick.
Gerber lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T3#
Gerber throws a leg kick which misses Rhino's front leg but catches the back leg as Rhino tries to avoid it.
Gerber connects with a solid leg kick.
Rhino scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Rhino closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerber is looking to reverse the position.
Gerber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Romulus Gerber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rhino not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gerber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rhino looking to pass the guard.
Rhino slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gerber is trying to control Rhino's posture but Rhino avoids it. #T4##SUB2#
Rhino is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gerber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Rhino thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Rhino is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gerber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gerber is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gerber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhino.
Rhino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gerber defends well and Rhino ends up having to push Gerber into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gerber, right into the meat.
Gerber misses with a body kick.
Rhino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rhino throws a hook but Gerber blocks it.
Nice sprawl there from Gerber as Rhino shoots in.
Rhino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gerber takes one to the side of the head.
Rhino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gerber defends it nicely.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutalis Rhino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhino misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Gerber counters by moving into the clinch.
Rhino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rhino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Gerber.
Gerber missing with knees to the body.
Gerber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Rhino wants to break free but Gerber has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Gerber.
Gerber slowing the pace effectively.
Rhino is trying to force a seperation but Gerber has the dominant position.
Rhino can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gerber scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Rhino breaks the clinch.
Gerber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gerber throws a shot from downtown. Rhino moves away and avoids it.
Gerber feints and then cracks Rhino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rhino down.
Gerber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rhino.
Gerber cracks Rhino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gerber lands a leg kick that knocks Rhino off balance momentarily.
Rhino shoots for a takedown but Gerber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gerber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Rhino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gerber.
Rhino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rhino throws a nice looking combination but Gerber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rhino scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gerber tries to score with a low kick but Rhino moves his leg out of the way.
Rhino is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rhino moves out of range as Gerber strikes.
Romulus Gerber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gerber connects with an inside leg kick.
Gerber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gerber circles away.
Rhino lands the left hand.
Rhino fails to land with a series of punches.
Gerber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gerber throws a wild body kick that Rhino sees coming a mile off.
Rhino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gerber.
Rhino with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Gerber tries to land a front kick but Rhino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gerber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gerber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gerber misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rhino blocks a leg kick.
Rhino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Rhino.
Rhino takes one on the button.
Romulus Gerber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gerber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rhino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Rhino tries to get set, Gerber tries to push him back and clinch up but Rhino manages to avoid the attempt.
Gerber's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gerber duly obliges.
Gerber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rhino at a distance.
#T4#
Rhino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gerber tries to avoid it but Rhino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gerber to the ground. Gerber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rhino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Gerber misses.
Gerber lands a right hook to the body.
Gerber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gerber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rhino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gerber defends it nicely.
Brutalis Rhino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gerber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rhino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gerber as he jumps to the side.
Gerber attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brutalis Rhino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rhino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gerber cracks the inside of Rhino's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Gerber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gerber, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Gerber!
Romulus Gerber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
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Date: Dec 17, 2019 |
#R1#
No joy there for Gerber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gerber lands a glancing blow to the side of Perez's head.
Perez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gerber appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gerber attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gerber tries to score with a low kick but Perez moves his leg out of the way.
Perez connects with a right hand. Gerber shakes it off.
Perez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gerber counters with a one-two to the body.
Perez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Donk. Perez catches Gerber right on the button with a cross.
Gerber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Perez misses with a series of wild punches.
Gerber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez throws a series of punches but Gerber avoids them all with ease.
Gerber missing with a left hand there. Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Gerber.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gerber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gerber misses with a straight right. #T1#
Gerber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gerber's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gerber duly obliges.
Gerber on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gerber looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
Perez moves out of range of the body kick.
Perez throws a leg kick which misses Gerber's front leg but catches the back leg as Gerber tries to avoid it.
Gerber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gerber counters with an outside leg kick.
Perez misses with a double jab
and Gerber counters with an outside leg kick.
Perez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gerber.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerber misses with a straight right.
Perez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gerber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gerber lands with a nice combination. Perez backs away looking to recover.#T2##CL2#
Perez forces Gerber back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Gerber breaks from the clinch.
Perez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gerber connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Perez scrambles back to his feet.
Perez tries a head kick but it misses.
Perez avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Perez throws a front kick aimed at Gerber's knee but Gerber avoids it well.
Gerber just misses with a punch to the body.
Perez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gerber under the eye.
Perez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Gerber misses its target.
Perez throws a series of punches but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Perez counters with a three punch combo that has Gerber backing up. Gerber nods at Perez to acknowledge the strikes.
Perez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch but Gerber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gerber swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gerber attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Perez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gerber throws a lazy right hand but Perez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
Gerber throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perez.
Perez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gerber.
Gerber throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Gerber misses its intended target.
Perez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gerber.
Gerber loads up on a big right hand but Perez slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Perez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Perez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perez trying to control the position but instead, Gerber has worked for underhooks and has pushed Perez into the cage.
Perez swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Perez swinging wildly here.
Gerber fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Perez checks it well.
A solid body kick from Gerber.
Perez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Perez duly obliges.
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!
Jab by Gerber.
Gerber staying out of range there.
Perez tries to bum rush Gerber with a series of wild strikes but Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Perez tries to bum rush Gerber with a series of wild strikes but Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perez scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gerber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Gerber connects with a single shot there.
Gerber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
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 Romulus Gerber will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gerber tries to land a body kick
and Perez counters with a one-two to the body.
Perez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gerber misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Perez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Perez.#KD2#
Perez lands a left and a right that send Gerber crashing to the mat, dazed. Perez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gerber circles away quickly and effectively.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses.
Romulus Gerber is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Gerber.
Perez throws a counter combo.
Gerber misses with a hook. Perez ducked under it nicely.
Gerber has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Perez lands a leg kick that knocks Gerber off balance momentarily.
Gerber misses with an uppercut.
Gerber misses with a straight left.
Perez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Perez is looking to slow Gerber down with leg kicks.
Perez wants to clinch up but Gerber keeps it at a distance.
Gerber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gerber jabs at Perez's body.
Some wild striking there from Perez.
#T1#
Gerber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Perez shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gerber connects with a body shot that sends Perez's belly button to the back.
Gerber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perez shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gerber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perez.
Gerber throws a low kick, looking for Perez's leg but Perez calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gerber.
Good shot there by Gerber.
Gerber throws a right and a left that Perez avoids nicely.
Perez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perez doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerber circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gerber.
An inside leg kick from Gerber misses.
As Gerber backs off Perez throws a huge counter combo but Gerber manages to avoid it all.
Perez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Perez checks the leg kick.#T2#
Perez misses with the combination.
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gerber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Gerber tries to land a front kick but Perez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Perez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Perez tries to bum rush Gerber with a series of wild strikes but Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perez slips under a jab.
Perez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Gerber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gerber fails to land with a series of punches.
Perez is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - Gerber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Gerber scores with a sloppy right hand. Perez should have avoided that one.
Gerber looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
Gerber keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Gerber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luis Alberto Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gerber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perez misses with an uppercut
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Gerber.
Perez lands a body shot.
Perez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gerber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perez throws a right and a left that Gerber avoids nicely.
A low kick from Perez misses
and Gerber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gerber tries to land a front kick but Perez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Perez is looking to score with low kicks.
Gerber avoids the body shot from Perez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gerber circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gerber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Perez looks to move away, Gerber throws a big counter combo but Perez just gets out of the way.
Gerber defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Perez is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Perez misses.
Gerber throws the left hand but Perez avoids the punch easily.
Gerber throws out a loose jab but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Perez.
Gerber scores with the left hand. Perez knows he should have avoided that one.
Perez tries to score with a low kick but Gerber moves his leg out of the way.
Gerber takes a kick to the side of the head.
Perez is breathing heavily.
Good work by Gerber as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerber checks a low kick from Perez.
Gerber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gerber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Perez throws a counter combo.
Perez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gerber's calf.
Gerber misses with a leg kick.
Perez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luis Alberto Perez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Gerber misses
and Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perez moves out of range of the body kick from Gerber.
Perez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perez checks a low kick from Gerber.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gerber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perez misses with a two punch combination.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gerber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gerber.
Perez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gerber counters with a nice body kick.
Perez slips under a jab from Gerber.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Gerber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Perez takes one to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perez checks a leg kick.
As Gerber backs off Perez throws a huge counter combo but Gerber manages to avoid it all.
Gerber thumps Perez with a low kick.
Perez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Gerber scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gerber lands a nice looking body kick.
Perez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gerber slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
Perez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Gerber.
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Gerber throws a body punch but Perez moves out of range.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Gerber is out of range.
Gerber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Perez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gerber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gerber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perez's head.
Gerber is looking to slow Perez down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Gerber misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Perez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perez misses with a combination
and Gerber counters with a nice body shot.
Perez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Gerber scores with a body shot.
Perez tries to bum rush Gerber with a series of wild strikes but Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Gerber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Gerber.
Perez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gerber will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gerber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gerber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gerber misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Gerber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Gerber feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gerber thows a body kick. Perez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gerber looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gerber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gerber.
Perez thinks about the counter body kick.
Perez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gerber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gerber misses with a wild body shot.
Gerber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Gerber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gerber throws a big shot that misses.
Gerber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gerber checks a low kick from Perez.
As Perez backs away, Gerber returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gerber throws a series of punches but Perez moves out of range. #T4#
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gerber.
Perez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perez throws a head kick but Gerber moves out of range.
Perez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gerber.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Perez misses.
A good leg kick by Perez.
Gerber lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Perez.
It looked like Gerber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perez throws a series of punches but Gerber avoids them all with ease.
Gerber tried to score with a low kick but Perez checks it.
Perez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gerber.
Gerber loads up on a big right hand but Perez slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Gerber.
Gerber fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Gerber showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gerber has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Gerber!
Romulus Gerber seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
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Date: Dec 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
Gerber appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gerber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gerber slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Gerber scoring well with a low kick there.
Gerber 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.
Alvarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Gerber counters with a left to the body.
Gerber keeps Alvarez at a distance using the push kick.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gerber.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Gerber connects with a body shot.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Gerber's head but Gerber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gerber jabs at Alvarez's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Gerber.
Gerber connects with a crisp jab.
Gerber lands a high kick!
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gerber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gerber lands a jab.
Gerber slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Gerber moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
Gerber tried to counter with a leg kick but Alvarez avoided it.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Gerber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alvarez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gerber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alvarez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#
Alvarez is rocked!
Gerber lands a front kick.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Gerber finish him?
Gerber drops Alvarez with a big left hand! Alvarez is injured, injured bad! Gerber jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romulus Gerber!
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Date: Nov 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Boryska throws a one two combo.
Gerber misses the jab.
Gerber connects with a body shot.
Gerber definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gerber misses with an uppercut
and Gerber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gerber misses with a leg kick
and Gerber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gerber throws a low kick but Boryska avoids it.
A lazy left from Boryska finds it's target.
Boryska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerber was well out of range. Poor timing from Boryska.
Nice uppercut there from Boryska.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boryska lands a glancing blow to the side of Gerber's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gerber crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Boryska - the referee stops the clock and Gerber gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Boryska. Gerber manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boryska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boryska shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gerber eats them both and turns towards Boryska to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab from Boryska does it's job there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gerber.
Gerber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boryska.
Gerber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Gerber digs a good hook to Boryska's body.
Boryska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gerber.
Boryska throws a nice looking combination but Gerber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boryska just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGerber.
Gerber blocks a jab.
Boryska blocks a head kick by Gerber.
A good leg kick by Gerber.
Gerber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romulus Gerber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boryska slips under a jab.#TD2#
Boryska looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boryska stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerber is pulling down on Boryska's head. It's preventing any offense from Boryska, at least for the moment.#T2##SUB2#
Boryska drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boryska jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gerber pulls Boryska in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boryska keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gerber's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boryska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gerber working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boryska.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boryska is looking to work some ground and pound but Gerber has wrist control.
Boryska throwing strikes but missing.
Boryska throws a big right hand that misses.
Gerber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Boryska is looking to work some ground and pound but Gerber has wrist control.
Boryska missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gerber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boryska won't allow Gerber to sweep him here.
Boryska has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gerber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boryska wants to control from the top but Gerber keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gerber will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boryska changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gerber swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boryska counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gerber is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gerber takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gerber throws a combination that misses
and Boryska counters with a thumping low kick.
Boryska avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Gerber with a nice cross.#T4#
Boryska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Gerber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boryska throws a leg kick but Gerber moved away.
Gerber dodges the punch combination from Boryska.
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!
Boryska cracks Gerber with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gerber defending well as Boryska loads up on a big left hand.
Gerber misses with a hook
and Boryska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boryska blocks a jab.
Gerber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boryska manages to avoid it.
Boryska scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boryska misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch lands to the side of Gerber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Boryska dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Boryska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Gerber avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boryska takes a swing at Gerber's ribcage but misses.
Gerber misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Gerber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Boryska.
Gerber half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
No joy there for Gerber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boryska throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A low kick from Gerber is predictable there
and Boryska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Gerber is predictable there
and Boryska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Boryska.
Gerber misses with a low kick.
Gerber swings widly with a right hand
and Boryska counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boryska slips under a jab.#T1#
Gerber blocks a head kick by Boryska.
Boryska misses with a head kick.
Gerber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boryska was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerber.
Gerber blocks a head kick by Boryska.
Boryska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gerber.
Gerber tries to land a leg kick but Boryska saw it coming and moves away.
Gerber slips under a jab.
Boryska throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Boryska drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gerber is trying to control the position but Boryska postures up.
Boryska missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gerber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gerber has control of Boryska's left arm, preventing Boryska from doing any damage. #T2#
Gerber looking to control.
Boryska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gerber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boryska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerber is keeping the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boryska is still trying to improve position.
Boryska won't allow Gerber to sweep him here.
Boryska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerber is keeping the position for now.
Boryska trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gerber bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Boryska throws a right hand that Gerber ducks under and follows up with a left that Gerber also avoids with ease.
Gerber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gerber scores with a jab to the head.
Gerber misses with a body kick.
Gerber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boryska moves away.
Piotr Boryska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gerber throws a right hand that misses
and Boryska counters with a two punch combo.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boryska.
Gerber tried to counter with a leg kick but Boryska avoided it.
Boryska throws a one two combo.
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerber misses with a low kick.
Gerber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boryska let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gerber gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boryska connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gerber momentarily.
#ROC2#
Gerber is rocked!#TD2#
Boryska scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Oh Gerber is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boryska tries to score with some ground and pound. Gerber controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Gerber struggling a bit here.
Gerber seems to have got his legs back now.
Boryska misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boryska creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gerber sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Boryska throws an elbow but Gerber slips to the side and avoids it well.
Boryska cracks Gerber with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Boryska wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gerber, who protects the arm well.
Gerber manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boryska's best efforts.#SUB2#
Boryska seems to be looking for submissions.
Boryska is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Boryska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gerber looks to throw a body kick
and Boryska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gerber misses with a straight left.
Boryska will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gerber walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boryska checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boryska moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Boryska checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gerber takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick from Boryska lands but Gerber takes it in his stride.
Gerber just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Boryska was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boryska connects with a body shot that sends Gerber's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gerber throws a right hand that Boryska ducks under and follows up with a left that Boryska also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Boryska shoots in and gets a takedown into Gerber's guard.#T1#
Boryska trying to control but Gerber is working from the bottom.
Boryska postures up in Gerber's guard and throws a big left but Gerber blocks it.
Boryska working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boryska has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boryska slips nicely into half guard.
Gerber is doing well to control the position and prevent Boryska from advancing to side control.
Gerber is looking for a sweep. Boryska is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boryska perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boryska missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boryska is looking to stall here but Gerber recovers full guard.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boryska trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boryska stays in close to Gerber's body and controls the position.
Boryska connects with a couple of short punches.
Boryska throws a big elbow that misses.
Boryska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gerber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boryska accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gerber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gerber wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Boryska trying to control but Gerber is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gerber misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Boryska to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerber wants to slow Boryska down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice takedown defense from Gerber. No joy for Boryska on that attempt.
Boryska lands a jab to the nose.
Gerber misses with a left hand
and Boryska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boryska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boryska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Boryska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Gerber finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boryska checks a leg kick.
Boryska throws a combination. Gerber tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boryska defending well as Gerber loads up on a big left hand.
Boryska looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
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!
Boryska takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boryska slips a straight right by Gerber.
Boryska appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Piotr Boryska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gerber looks to score with a jab to the body but Boryska is just out of range.
Boryska misses with a double jab
and Gerber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boryska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gerber.
Boryska tries a quick counter leg kick but Gerber is wise to it.
Gerber misses with a low kick as Boryska jumps back.
Gerber tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boryska was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gerber tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Boryska's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A clash of legs there as Boryska blocks the low kick.
Boryska is looking for the big counter here.
Boryska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gerber.
Donk. Gerber catches Boryska right on the button with a cross.
Piotr Boryska is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boryska dodges the punch combination from Gerber.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Boryska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boryska has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Boryska!
A victorious Piotr Boryska thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
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Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Alvarez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gerber on the side of the head.
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
Gerber staying out of range there.
Hector Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gerber makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gerber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Gerber.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Gerber.
No joy there for Gerber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gerber keeps Alvarez at a distance using the push kick.
Gerber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
A good leg kick by Gerber.
Gerber definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber throws a one two combo.
Gerber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Gerber throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Gerber works the jab nicely.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez throws a jab when Gerber was well out of range.
Nice cross by Gerber.
Alvarez throws a jab when Gerber was well out of range.
Alvarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gerber counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alvarez's knee momentarily.#T1#
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Gerber saw that one coming.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gerber.
Gerber scores with a shot to the body.
Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Gerber is looking to counter punch.
Gerber cracks Alvarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alvarez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gerber fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alvarez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alvarez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gerber scores with a body shot.
Gerber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Alvarez misses.
And Gerber counters with a quick kick to the body but Alvarez blocks it.
Gerber misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot by Gerber.
Gerber lands with a good body shot.
Alvarez misses with a double jab
and Gerber counters with a solid body kick.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gerber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvarez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC#
Alvarez is rocked!
Gerber cracks Alvarez with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Alvarez falls to his knees and Gerber doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romulus Gerber!
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Date: Nov 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Gerber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boryska was covering up waiting for the punch and Gerber finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gerber stopping the sweep attempt from Boryska.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerber tries to stand but Boryska is controlling from the bottom.
Boryska is trying to keep Gerber in close.
Boryska looking for a sweep. Not yet Boryska, not yet.
Gerber trying to control the position from guard on top but Boryska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boryska looking for a sweep. Not yet Boryska, not yet.
Gerber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gerber wanted to stand there but Boryska had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Gerber takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boryska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boryska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boryska scores with a shot to the body.
Gerber takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No joy there for Boryska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gerber takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gerber fails with the takedown.
Gerber tries to clinch there but Boryska circles away.
Boryska unleashes a big counter combination but Gerber bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gerber wants to clinch but Boryska slips to the side
and Boryska counters with a three punch combo that has Gerber backing up. Gerber nods at Boryska to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boryska dips to his left and cracks Gerber with an uppercut!#T2#
Gerber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gerber or perhaps it was just good defense by Boryska, which made it look bad.
Boryska scores with a nice strike.
Boryska throws a body kick that misses.
Gerber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boryska shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romulus Gerber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boryska falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Gerber moves into the clinch.
Boryska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gerber fails to pull guard.
Gerber takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gerber drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boryska gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Gerber looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boryska working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boryska lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boryska landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gerber is breathing heavily.
A short right from Boryska.
Boryska lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
Gerber is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boryska to keep the fight standing.
Boryska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gerber stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gerber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boryska just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boryska stops a takedown attempt from Gerber.
Boryska gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gerber drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Gerber pulls guard successfully.
#T4#
Boryska postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gerber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boryska trying to control but Gerber is working from the bottom.
Gerber has momentary wrist control but Boryska slips an elbow through the middle.
Gerber controls Boryska momentarily but Boryska frees himself.
Boryska postures up and lands a big shot to Gerber's brow.
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!
Boryska lands a couple of digs.
Gerber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boryska is looking to work some ground and pound but Gerber has wrist control.
Boryska engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boryska chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Boryska dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gerber shoots in but no luck this time.
Boryska tests Gerber's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Gerber drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Boryska sneaks out the side door and pushes Gerber away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Gerber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boryska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Boryska as Gerber shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber tries to clinch but Boryska moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Boryska.
Boryska lands a head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gerber.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romulus Gerber. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Boryska works over Gerber's head and body with a nice combination.
Boryska lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Boryska slaps away a takedown attempt from Gerber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Boryska does it's job there.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gerber misses with a left hand
and Boryska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gerber has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gerber there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gerber tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boryska counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gerber thinking. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boryska misses with a combination
and Gerber counters with a nice uppercut.
Gerber avoids the head kick by Boryska.
Boryska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gerber circles away quickly and effectively.
Boryska misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boryska.
Boryska looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gerber!
#TD2#
Boryska drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gerber wants to hit a switch here but Boryska passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gerber there!
Gerber takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB2#
Boryska is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gerber is surviving well by controlling Boryska's body position as best he can.
Boryska connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gerber working to try and regain half guard.
Boryska lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB2#
Boryska working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boryska lands a big elbow. #ROC2#
Gerber is rocked!
Piotr Boryska has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boryska postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Gerber bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Boryska and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Boryska!
A relieved looking Piotr Boryska thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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