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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 973 Round 3
Date: Mar 31, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Nsoga gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gabriel to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Nsoga pushes Gabriel off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nsoga sprawls well. Nsoga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gabriel gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Nsoga drives through and clinches with Gabriel against the cage.
#BC#
Gabriel manages to break the clinch.
Gabriel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nsoga tries to clinch but Gabriel moves out of range.
Gabriel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nsoga sprawls and moves away.
Nsoga tries to clinch up.#CL#
Gabriel forces Nsoga back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Gabriel breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gabriel tries to close the distance and clinch but Nsoga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Gabriel moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Gabriel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Gabriel closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Nsoga manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Nsoga gets tackled into the cage by Gabriel. Gabriel maintains the clinch.
Nsoga is trying to push Gabriel away but Gabriel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Gabriel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown but Nsoga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Gabriel clinches up against the cage.
Nsoga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gabriel is pressed up against the cage. Nsoga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gabriel down to the mat. Gabriel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Nsoga closes the distance and clinches.
Gabriel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Nsoga breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Gabriel looking to score a takedown here. Nsoga is defending well but Gabriel drives through and ends up in Nsoga's guard.
Gabriel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nsoga wants to get back to his feet but Gabriel is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Gabriel stands up from Nsoga's guard - Gabriel perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Nsoga gets caught napping as Gabriel dives in and scores a takedown. Nsoga manages to retain guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nsoga manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nsoga has Gabriel pressed against the cage, preventing Gabriel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Nsoga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gabriel is defended easily by Nsoga.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Didier Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Nsoga sends Gabriel down but not out. Nsoga dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT2#
It looks like Didier Gabriel has been cut.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Nsoga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gabriel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nsoga lands an elbow. #T3#
Nsoga wants to control but Gabriel is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A lull in the action here.
Nsoga trying to control the action but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nsoga working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Nsoga is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gabriel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nsoga advances to mount.
Nsoga prevents Gabriel from getting the reversal.
Gabriel throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nsoga. What's that going to do exactly?
Gabriel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gabriel wants to hold on but Nsoga pushes him away.
Nsoga looking to control but Gabriel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nsoga working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Didier Nsoga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Didier Gabriel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gabriel darts in looking for a takedown but Nsoga gets double underhooks and turns Gabriel into the cage.
Nsoga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gabriel closes the distance and clinches up with Nsoga, looking for a takedown. Gabriel pushes Nsoga against the cage but Nsoga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nsoga throws a nice looking combination but Gabriel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Nsoga forces Gabriel back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Nsoga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Didier Gabriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gabriel shoots in for a double leg but Nsoga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Didier Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gabriel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nsoga has him pressed against the cage.
Gabriel is looking to break free of the clinch but Nsoga has double underhooks. #BC2#
Nsoga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gabriel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nsoga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nsoga scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Nsoga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Nsoga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nsoga.
Gabriel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Nsoga moves into the 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!#BC2#
Nsoga breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Nsoga throws a front kick that sends Gabriel stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Nsoga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Nsoga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Nsoga takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Nsoga jumps into guard, dragging Gabriel to the mat.
#ES2#
Nsoga pushes Gabriel off and gets back to his feet.
Nsoga delivers a nice body kick.
Nsoga misses with a series of wild punches.
Didier Nsoga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nsoga misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Nsoga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gabriel, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Nsoga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL2#
Nsoga closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Gabriel manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Nsoga instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Nsoga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nsoga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Nsoga has closed the distance and engaged Gabriel in a clinch.
#BC#
Gabriel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nsoga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Nsoga clinches up with Gabriel and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Nsoga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nsoga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gabriel.#CL2#
Nsoga rushes Gabriel and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Nsoga scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Nsoga breaks from the clinch.
Didier Nsoga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Nsoga moves into the clinch.
Gabriel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nsoga.
#T3##BC2#
Nsoga breaks from the clinch.
Nsoga doesn't manage to clinch there - Gabriel circles away.
Nsoga lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gabriel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Nsoga as Gabriel shoots in.
Nsoga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Gabriel tries to keep at a distance but Nsoga has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Nsoga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nsoga tries to close the distance and clinch but Gabriel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gabriel circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Gabriel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Didier Nsoga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Nsoga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nsoga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##CL2#
Nsoga instigates a clinch. #BC#
Gabriel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nsoga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nsoga as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Nsoga moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Nsoga manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Nsoga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gabriel, pushing him back against the cage.
Gabriel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Gabriel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nsoga is looking to clinch but Gabriel is avoiding it.
Nsoga doesn't manage to clinch there - Gabriel circles away.
Gabriel tries to bum rush Nsoga with a series of wild strikes but Nsoga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Nsoga closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Nsoga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Didier Nsoga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Didier Gabriel'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Nsoga moves into the clinch.
Nsoga drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gabriel pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Nsoga drives through and clinches with Gabriel against the cage.
#BC#
Gabriel manages to break the clinch.
Gabriel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nsoga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Nsoga. No joy for Gabriel on that attempt.
Nsoga works over Gabriel's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Nsoga gets a clinch. #BC2#
Nsoga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gabriel fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Didier Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Nice combo by Nsoga! Oh, that's hurt him - Gabriel falls to the canvas and Nsoga follows him into side control. #ROC2#
Gabriel is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nsoga lands a strong strike to the head of Gabriel. That's dazed him! Nsoga looking to finish here. Gabriel is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Nsoga lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Didier Nsoga!
In defeat, Didier Gabriel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Peace dude !!!'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 973 Round 2
Date: Mar 30, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Wade instigates a clinch.
Wade wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wade is looking to break free of the clinch but Gabriel has double underhooks. #BC#
Gabriel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gabriel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wade is defended easily by Gabriel.
Gabriel is looking to clinch but Wade is avoiding it.
Wade misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gabriel gets a clinch. #BC#
Gabriel breaks the clinch.
Gabriel throws a lazy head kick
and Wade counters with a left and a right that stings Gabriel. #CL2#
Wade clinches. #T1#
Gabriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wade is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wade is trying to force a seperation but Gabriel has the dominant position.#BC#
Gabriel manages to break the clinch.
Wade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gabriel avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Wade rushes Gabriel and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Gabriel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Wade clinches with his opponent.
Wade throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gabriel blocks it with crossed arms. #T2##BC#
Gabriel breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Wade moves into range and clinches up with Gabriel.
Wade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gabriel is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wade. #BC#
Gabriel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Wade gets a clinch.
Wade leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Gabriel breaks the clinch.
Wade dives in for a single leg takedown but Gabriel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Didier Gabriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Wade.
Wade shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gabriel sprawls well. Gabriel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wade gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Wade fails with the takedown.
Wade shoots in but Gabriel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gabriel is looking for a counter combo.
Wade throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gabriel counters with a big takedown. That's hurt Wade! Gabriel smells blood and goes in for the kill. Serveral hard shots later and the ref calls an end to the fight by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Didier Gabriel!
Didier Gabriel really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that SynCity Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 973 Round 1
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Gabriel tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Mark.
Gabriel swinging wildly here.
Mark tries to counter by clinching up but Gabriel breaks away and moves out of range.
Gabriel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mark slips a jab and a cross from Gabriel.
Mark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Mark gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark jumps guard but Gabriel stands there with Mark around his waist. Mark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mark looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mark is trying to pull guard but Gabriel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Mark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel tries to circle away but Mark has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Mark is trying to pull guard but Gabriel has him pressed against the cage.
Gabriel has had enough of the clinch but Mark keeps him there for the moment.
Mark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Mark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mark drives through and clinches with Gabriel against the cage.
#BC2#
Gabriel manages to break the clinch.
Didier Gabriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mark moves out of range as Gabriel throws a body kick.
Mark tries a head kick but it misses.
Mark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gabriel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Mark. Beautiful body shot.
Mark looks for a takedown but Gabriel sprawls well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mark, right into the meat.
No joy there for Gabriel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Gabriel throws a series of punches but Mark avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Mark clinches up against the cage.
Mark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gabriel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mark lands an elbow inside that Gabriel shrugs off.
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!
Mark tries to pull guard but Gabriel holds him up against the cage and eventually Mark drops back down to his feet.
Gabriel tries to circle away but Mark has him pinned against the cage.
Gabriel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mark keeps control of Gabriel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Gabriel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mark goes for a double leg but Gabriel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gabriel continues to drive forward.
Gabriel looks to land a combination but Mark avoids it well.
Mark throws a combination. Gabriel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Gabriel throws a lazy head kick
and Mark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gabriel throws a right hand that Mark ducks under and follows up with a left that Mark also avoids with ease.
Gabriel looks winded!
Gabriel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mark counters with a three punch combo that has Gabriel backing up. Gabriel nods at Mark to acknowledge the strikes.
Mark swinging wildly here.
Mark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gabriel circles away.
Gabriel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Gabriel looks to move away, Mark throws a big counter combo but Gabriel just gets out of the way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gabriel.
Mark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick from Mark lands but Gabriel takes it in his stride.
Didier Gabriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mark misses with a two punch combination.
Gabriel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mark counters with a series of strikes. Gabriel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gabriel throws a series of punches but Mark moves out of range. #T4#
Mark throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gabriel walks away with a smile on his face. Mark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gabriel connects with the punch.
Gabriel misses with a double jab.
Mark appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mark throws a sloppy head kick and Gabriel moves out of range easily.
Gabriel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mark throws a sloppy head kick and Gabriel moves out of range easily.
Mark fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Mark dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gabriel looks to land a combination but Mark avoids it well.
Anthony Mark is winning the standup battle so far.
Mark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gabriel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Mark has Gabriel up against the cage in a clinch.
Mark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gabriel is defending well for now.
Mark digs a right hand into Gabriel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gabriel's gas tank. #BC#
Mark breaks the clinch.
Gabriel misses with a double jab
and Mark counters with a left and a right that stings Gabriel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel misses with a few strikes there.
Gabriel throws a series of punches but Mark moves out of range.
Gabriel misses with a series of wild punches.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mark moves in looking to clinch but Gabriel pushes him off.
Gabriel falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Mark counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mark jumps guard but Gabriel stands there with Mark around his waist. Mark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gabriel is trying to force a seperation but Mark has the dominant position.
Mark tries to pull guard but Gabriel won't allow it.
Mark keeps control of Gabriel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Mark has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gabriel uses from the top position.
Mark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gabriel wants to control from the top but Mark keeps moving.
Gabriel throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Mark looking to control.
Mark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gabriel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Mark scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gabriel misses with a kick to the body.
Gabriel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mark cracks the inside of Gabriel's front leg.
Mark throws a combination. Gabriel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mark misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Mark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gabriel.
Gabriel misses with a combination
#CL#
and Mark counters by clinching up.
Mark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gabriel tries to break free but Mark pushes him back against the cage.
Mark is trying to pull guard but Gabriel has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Mark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mark fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Gabriel breaks from the clinch.
Gabriel misses with a hook.
Crunch! Mark slams his shin into Gabriel's torso.
Gabriel misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Gabriel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mark displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Mark closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mark wants a takedown but no success here.
Mark lands a nice elbow.
Mark stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mark jumps guard but Gabriel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mark tries to break free but Gabriel pushes him back against the cage.
Gabriel wants to break free but Mark has control.
#BC2#
Gabriel breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Mark dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gabriel circles away quickly and effectively.
Gabriel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Mark moves into the clinch.
Mark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gabriel just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Gabriel manages to break the clinch.
Gabriel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some wild striking there from Gabriel.
Mark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gabriel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gabriel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mark counters with a series of strikes. Gabriel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gabriel avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Mark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gabriel.
A punch combination from Mark misses.
Mark wants to clinch up but Gabriel keeps it at a distance.
Mark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gabriel can do to turn this around?
A lazy body kick from Gabriel
and Mark counters with a three punch combo that has Gabriel backing up. Gabriel nods at Mark to acknowledge the strikes.
Gabriel looks to throw a body kick
and Mark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anthony Mark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Mark closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gabriel's guard.
Mark trying to control but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
Mark won't allow Gabriel to get back to his feet. #T2##ES2#
Gabriel has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mark has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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!
Mark wants to get back to striking at distance but Gabriel won't allow it.
Mark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Gabriel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gabriel lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Mark.
Gabriel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gabriel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mark throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T3#
Mark moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Mark shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mark works his way into full mount!
Mark controlling his opponent. #T4#
Gabriel wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#ES2#
Gabriel bucks up and throws Mark to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Anthony Mark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gabriel scoring well with a low kick there.
Mark looks for a takedown but Gabriel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Mark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mark slips a jab and a cross from Gabriel.
Mark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Mark feints and as Gabriel raises his hands in defense, Mark changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Didier Gabriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Gabriel has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mark should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gabriel has tightened it up now! Mark should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Didier Gabriel!
A victorious Didier Gabriel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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