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Event:
KoF: Golden Claws I Part 2
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gudmundsson throws a hook to the side of De Toro's head but De Toro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Toro lunges at Gudmundsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gudmundsson's hand.
De Toro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Toro ducks under a wild hook from Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson throws a jab but it's blocked by De Toro.
Gudmundsson misses with a body shot
and De Toro counters with a left and a right that stings Gudmundsson.
De Toro scores with a body shot.
De Toro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gudmundsson wants to clinch up but De Toro keeps it at a distance.
De Toro throws out a loose jab but Gudmundsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Toro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson wants to counter with a clinch but De Toro pushes him away.
Gudmundsson slips under a jab.
Gudmundsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gudmundsson throws a combination that misses
and De Toro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Gudmundsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gudmundsson fails to land with a series of punches.
De Toro lands with a nice body punch.
De Toro scores with a jab to the body.
De Toro misses the shot to the body.
De Toro jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
De Toro thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Toro scores with a body shot.
De Toro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As De Toro backs off Gudmundsson throws a huge counter combo but De Toro manages to avoid it all.
Antonio De Toro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gudmundsson tries to bum rush De Toro with a series of wild strikes but De Toro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Toro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gudmundsson throws a series of strikes that have De Toro backpedaling.
De Toro misses the jab.
Gudmundsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gudmundsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Toro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gudmundsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Toro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Toro throws a body shot but no joy.
De Toro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gudmundsson.
De Toro takes a swing at Gudmundsson's ribcage but misses.
Gudmundsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Toro throws a jab when Gudmundsson was well out of range.
Gudmundsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gudmundsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Toro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Toro lands with a hook. Gudmundsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gudmundsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
No joy there for Gudmundsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Gudmundsson misses the target.
Gudmundsson misses with the combination.
Gudmundsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gudmundsson misses with a wild combination.
De Toro misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from De Toro misses.
Gudmundsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Toro eats them both and turns towards Gudmundsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
De Toro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Toro dodges the punch combination from Gudmundsson.
De Toro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gudmundsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Toro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Toro misses the jab.
Gudmundsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
De Toro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Toro throws out a powerful jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Toro digs a good hook to Gudmundsson's body.
Gudmundsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Toro catches Gudmundsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Toro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gudmundsson manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - De Toro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gudmundsson tries to bum rush De Toro with a series of wild strikes but De Toro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gudmundsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Gudmundsson.
De Toro throws a looping overhand right but Gudmundsson ducks down to avoid it.
De Toro connects with a jab.
De Toro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Toro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Toro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gudmundsson doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Gudmundsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Toro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and De Toro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Toro misses the jab.
Gudmundsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Toro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gudmundsson wants to clinch up but De Toro keeps it at a distance.
De Toro loads up on a big right hand but Gudmundsson slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Gudmundsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gudmundsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Toro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Toro with a hook.
De Toro misses with a looping right.
Gudmundsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Toro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for De Toro. That snapped Gudmundsson's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gudmundsson misses with a double jab
and De Toro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Toro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Toro lands a body shot.
De Toro misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio De Toro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gudmundsson lands a nice hook to De Toro's body. De Toro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gudmundsson throws a hook to the side of De Toro's head but De Toro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gudmundsson misses with a few strikes there.
De Toro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gudmundsson can do to turn this around?
De Toro lands a jab to the nose.
De Toro misses with a straight right.
Gudmundsson looks to score with a jab to the body but De Toro is just out of range.
Gudmundsson throws a nice looking combination but De Toro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gudmundsson looks to land a left hand but De Toro moved out of range nicely.
Gudmundsson slips under a jab from De Toro.
A left lands for De Toro.
De Toro swings for the body but Gudmundsson moves out of range.
Gudmundsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gudmundsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gudmundsson misses with a straight right.
Gudmundsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Toro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Toro ducks under a wild hook from Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting De Toro counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Toro.#T1#
De Toro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for De Toro.
Some wild striking there from Gudmundsson.
Nice body punch from De Toro. #TD2#
De Toro gets caught napping as Gudmundsson dives in and scores a takedown. De Toro manages to retain guard.#SUB#
De Toro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gudmundsson is aware though and is defending well.
De Toro controls Gudmundsson momentarily but Gudmundsson frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Toro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Toro is trying to keep Gudmundsson in close.
#SUB#
De Toro looking for a guillotine here but Gudmundsson defends easily.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Toro trying to control the position.
Gudmundsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Toro has his hands on Gudmundsson's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
De Toro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gudmundsson trying to control but De Toro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
De Toro working for a triangle but Gudmundsson defends it easily.
#T3#
De Toro is trying to control the position but Gudmundsson postures up. #SUB#
De Toro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gudmundsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Toro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
De Toro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
De Toro controlling Gudmundsson's posture.
De Toro keeping full guard, as Gudmundsson tries to pass. #SUB#
De Toro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
De Toro pushes a forearm under Gudmundsson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gudmundsson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio De Toro!
Antonio De Toro managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
KOF: IW PROVING GROUNDS 2
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gudmundsson throws out a loose jab but Almeida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gudmundsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Almeida clinches with his opponent.
Gudmundsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Gudmundsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gudmundsson misses with a few strikes there.
As Gudmundsson backs off Almeida throws a huge counter combo but Gudmundsson manages to avoid it all.
Gudmundsson throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Almeida counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Almeida is looking for a takedown.
Almeida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gudmundsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gudmundsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gudmundsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Almeida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gudmundsson smiles and moves away.
Steve Gudmundsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joyce Almeida.#TD#
Gudmundsson dives in and scores a takedown into Almeida's guard.#ES2#
Almeida is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gudmundsson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gudmundsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1##BC2#
Almeida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gudmundsson throws a series of strikes that have Almeida backpedaling.
Steve Gudmundsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Gudmundsson gets a double leg takedown into Almeida's guard.
Gudmundsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gudmundsson prevents Almeida from getting back to his feet.
Almeida 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.
Almeida has momentary wrist control but Gudmundsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Gudmundsson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Almeida keeping moving, preventing Gudmundsson from controlling successfully.
Gudmundsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gudmundsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gudmundsson 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.
Gudmundsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Almeida's head.
Gudmundsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Gudmundsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gudmundsson wants to control but Almeida is keeping him busy. #T3#
Almeida is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida tries to improve position but can't.
Gudmundsson landing strikes.
Gudmundsson prevents Almeida from escaping the position.#SU#
Gudmundsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gudmundsson throws a right hand that Almeida ducks under and follows up with a left that Almeida also avoids with ease.#T4#
Gudmundsson misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Almeida takes the fight into the clinch.
Almeida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gudmundsson walks away with a smile on his face. Almeida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Donk. Gudmundsson catches Almeida right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Gudmundsson clinches up with Almeida and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Gudmundsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gudmundsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Almeida closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Gudmundsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Almeida darts in and clinches Gudmundsson up against the cage.
Almeida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gudmundsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Almeida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gudmundsson smiles and moves away.
Good exchange - Gudmundsson coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Gudmundsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice cross by Gudmundsson.
Steve Gudmundsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gudmundsson avoids the head kick by Almeida.
#CL2#
Almeida forces Gudmundsson back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gudmundsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Almeida tries to score a body lock takedown but Gudmundsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Gudmundsson manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Gudmundsson misses. #CL#
Gudmundsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Almeida, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Almeida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gudmundsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Gudmundsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Almeida closes the distance and clinches.
Almeida has Gudmundsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gudmundsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steve Gudmundsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joyce Almeida.
Almeida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Almeida is trying to pull guard but Gudmundsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Almeida trying to control the position but instead, Gudmundsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Almeida into the cage.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
Gudmundsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Almeida controls his hands.
#BC#
Gudmundsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Almeida takes the fight into the clinch.
Almeida is trying to pull guard but Gudmundsson has him pressed against the cage.
Almeida is trying to pull guard but Gudmundsson has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that Almeida has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Gudmundsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Gudmundsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Almeida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gudmundsson's efforts to push away.
Gudmundsson lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Gudmundsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Gudmundsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Almeida. Almeida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Almeida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gudmundsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Almeida drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gudmundsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Almeida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Almeida is trying to maintain a safe position but Gudmundsson gets an underhook and turns Almeida into the cage.
Almeida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gudmundsson prevents it.
Gudmundsson is leaning against Almeida and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Gudmundsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gudmundsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Gudmundsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Almeida wants a takedown but no success here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gudmundsson. #T3#
Gudmundsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gudmundsson blocks a body shot from Almeida. #BC#
Gudmundsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Almeida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gudmundsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeida can do to turn this around?
Almeida throws a sloppy head kick
and Almeida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gudmundsson jabs Almeida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gudmundsson jabs Almeida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Almeida dodges the punch combination from Gudmundsson.
#CL#
Gudmundsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Almeida, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson works on Almeida's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Gudmundsson jumps guard and drags Almeida to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gudmundsson is pulling down on Almeida's head. It's preventing any offense from Almeida, at least for the moment.
Gudmundsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Gudmundsson pulls Almeida in close to his closed guard and prevents Almeida from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gudmundsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Gudmundsson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Almeida presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Gudmundsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gudmundsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right-left combo lands from Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Almeida.
Gudmundsson lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Gudmundsson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Gudmundsson rushes Almeida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Gudmundsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Almeida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gudmundsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Almeida tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gudmundsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Almeida closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Gudmundsson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Almeida regains guard.
Almeida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gudmundsson is controlling him.
Gudmundsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Gudmundsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Almeida darts in and clinches Gudmundsson up against the cage.#BC2#
Almeida breaks from the clinch.
Steve Gudmundsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Almeida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gudmundsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Almeida's head. #T1#
Gudmundsson with a hook.#CL2#
Almeida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Gudmundsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Almeida prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Gudmundsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Almeida's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gudmundsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Almeida scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Almeida takes the fight into the clinch.
Almeida is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Almeida breaks the clinch.
Gudmundsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gudmundsson scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Almeida digs a good body shot into Gudmundsson's ribs.
Gudmundsson connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Almeida has closed the distance and engaged Gudmundsson in a clinch.
#BC2#
Almeida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Almeida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gudmundsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Almeida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gudmundsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gudmundsson blocks a head kick by Almeida.
#CL2#
Almeida moves into range and clinches up with Gudmundsson.
Good body shot from Gudmundsson.
#BC#
Gudmundsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Almeida takes the fight into the clinch.
Almeida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3##BC#
Gudmundsson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Gudmundsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from Gudmundsson as the two fighters clinch.
Gudmundsson stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gudmundsson.
Joyce Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Gudmundsson manages to break the clinch.
Gudmundsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Almeida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gudmundsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Steve Gudmundsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gudmundsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Gudmundsson scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Gudmundsson closes the distance and clinches.
Almeida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Almeida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gudmundsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gudmundsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Almeida.
#T4#
Almeida misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gudmundsson.
Almeida wants a takedown but no success here.
Steve Gudmundsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joyce Almeida.#TD#
Gudmundsson jumps into guard, dragging Almeida to the mat.
Gudmundsson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gudmundsson is pulling down on Almeida's head. It's preventing any offense from Almeida, at least for the moment.
Gudmundsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gudmundsson, not yet.
Gudmundsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Almeida manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Gudmundsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gudmundsson 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Gudmundsson!
Steve Gudmundsson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$100, Laundry, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND FIVE
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Almeida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gudmundsson!
Steve Gudmundsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Almeida closes the distance and clinches.
Almeida jumps guard but Gudmundsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gudmundsson lands a shot to the body.
Gudmundsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Almeida is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gudmundsson is keeping busy.
Almeida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gudmundsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Almeida drives through and clinches with Gudmundsson against the cage.
#BC2#
Almeida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gudmundsson lunges at Almeida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Almeida's hand.
Almeida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Almeida closes the distance and presses his opponent up 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!
Almeida is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gudmundsson to keep the fight standing.
Steve Gudmundsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joyce Almeida.
Gudmundsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Almeida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gudmundsson avoids it.
A short right from Gudmundsson on the inside.
Gudmundsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gudmundsson has had enough of the clinch but Almeida keeps him there for the moment.
Gudmundsson lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gudmundsson.
Almeida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gudmundsson walks away with a smile on his face. Almeida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gudmundsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Almeida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gudmundsson falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Almeida to counter with a crisp jab.
Gudmundsson lands the left hand.#CL#
Gudmundsson rushes Almeida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Almeida's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Almeida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Gudmundsson as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2#
Almeida wants the takedown. Gudmundsson is fighting it off but Almeida persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gudmundsson's guard against the cage.
Gudmundsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gudmundsson tries to get out of the position.
Gudmundsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Almeida preventing the sweep.
Gudmundsson keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully.
Almeida throws an elbow that misses. Gudmundsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Almeida's guard. Nice move by Gudmundsson!#REVR#
Almeida wants to sweep but no luck.
Almeida trying to control the position.
#T3#
Almeida is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gudmundsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gudmundsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gudmundsson is in close to Almeida's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gudmundsson stopping the sweep attempt from Almeida.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gudmundsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida keeping full guard, as Gudmundsson tries to pass. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Almeida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gudmundsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Almeida keeping full guard, as Gudmundsson tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gudmundsson throws a right hand that Almeida ducks under and follows up with a left that Almeida also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Gudmundsson tries to keep at a distance but Almeida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gudmundsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Almeida has double underhooks.
Almeida is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gudmundsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Almeida wants to take the fight to the mat but Gudmundsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Gudmundsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Almeida closes the distance and clinches.
Almeida is trying to pull guard but Gudmundsson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Gudmundsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gudmundsson throws a right and a left that Almeida avoids nicely.
Gudmundsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeida can do to turn this around?
Almeida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steve Gudmundsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Almeida rushes Gudmundsson and presses him up against the cage.
Gudmundsson lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Almeida manages to break the clinch.
Almeida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Almeida closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Almeida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gudmundsson sizes up Almeida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Almeida thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gudmundsson misses with a few strikes there.
Gudmundsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Almeida circles away quickly and effectively.
Gudmundsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Almeida fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1##CL2#
Almeida moves into the clinch.#BC#
Gudmundsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Almeida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gudmundsson connects with a body shot that sends Almeida's belly button to the back.
Almeida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson sets himself, and Almeida steps forward looking for the clinch! Gudmundsson avoids it this time.
Gudmundsson misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Almeida has Gudmundsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Almeida.
#BC#
Gudmundsson manages to break the clinch.
Almeida throws the kick towards the body but Gudmundsson avoids it.
Almeida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gudmundsson counters with a three punch combo that has Almeida backing up. Almeida nods at Gudmundsson to acknowledge the strikes.#T2##CL2#
Almeida takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almeida is trying to pull guard but Gudmundsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Steve Gudmundsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joyce Almeida.
Gudmundsson leaning against his opponent.
Almeida drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gudmundsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
Almeida tries to land a front kick but Gudmundsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gudmundsson looks to land a combination. Almeida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gudmundsson swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Almeida counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Gudmundsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Gudmundsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Gudmundsson gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Gudmundsson.
Almeida tries for a takedown but Gudmundsson manages to get underhooks.
Gudmundsson pushes Almeida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gudmundsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gudmundsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Gudmundsson lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Gudmundsson jumps guard and drags Almeida to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gudmundsson 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.
Gudmundsson is controlling Almeida's posture.
Gudmundsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gudmundsson pulls Almeida in to control the position. #T4#
Almeida preventing the sweep.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Almeida is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gudmundsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gudmundsson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Gudmundsson won't allow Almeida to sweep him here.
Gudmundsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gudmundsson is working Almeida over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Gudmundsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Gudmundsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Almeida closes the distance and pushes Gudmundsson back into the cage.
Almeida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gudmundsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gudmundsson tries a body shot but Almeida blocks it.
#TD#
Gudmundsson decides to pull guard.
Almeida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Almeida's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Almeida postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gudmundsson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Almeida, into his guard. #REVR#
Steve Gudmundsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Gudmundsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Gudmundsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Almeida throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Gudmundsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Almeida dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Gudmundsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Almeida's guard. #REVR#
Gudmundsson lands a couple of digs.
Gudmundsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Almeida keeping full guard, as Gudmundsson tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Almeida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gudmundsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gudmundsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gudmundsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Almeida wants to sweep here but Gudmundsson controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Gudmundsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Almeida is retaining full guard.
Joyce Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gudmundsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steve Gudmundsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gudmundsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Gudmundsson stands up from Almeida's guard - Gudmundsson perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Almeida.
Almeida looks to land a combination but Gudmundsson avoids it well.
Gudmundsson throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Almeida counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Almeida.
Almeida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gudmundsson keeping full guard, as Almeida tries to pass.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Gudmundsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gudmundsson is controlling Almeida's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Steve Gudmundsson.
Well Gudmundsson 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Gudmundsson!
Steve Gudmundsson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$100, Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND ONE
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Gudmundsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Gudmundsson has Yan up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Gudmundsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gudmundsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yan unleashes a big counter combination but Gudmundsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gudmundsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gudmundsson throws a nice looking combination but Yan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steve Gudmundsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gudmundsson stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Yan shoots in and bounces Gudmundsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gudmundsson keeping moving, preventing Yan from controlling successfully.
Gudmundsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gudmundsson wants to stand but Yan is controlling the position. #T1#
Yan preventing the sweep.
Yan is working Gudmundsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yan throws a big right hand that misses.
Yan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gudmundsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gudmundsson pulls Yan in close to his closed guard and prevents Yan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gudmundsson wants to sweep here but Yan controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yan's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Exceptional was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
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.
Yan dives in and grabs Gudmundsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gudmundsson pushes down on Yan's head and hops out.
Gudmundsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gudmundsson swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Yan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gudmundsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Gudmundsson's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Gudmundsson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Yan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Gudmundsson breaks the clinch.
Yan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gudmundsson throws a shot from downtown. Yan moves away and avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gudmundsson!
Nice uppercut lands for Gudmundsson. That snapped Yan's head back.
Gudmundsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Yan sprawls well. He's pushed Gudmundsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Yan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gudmundsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yan is in Gudmundsson's guard.#ES#
Gudmundsson pushes Yan off and gets back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Gudmundsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yan! But no joy.
Yan keeps the fight on the outside.
Gudmundsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gudmundsson lands a jab to the nose.
Yan throws a right hand that Gudmundsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gudmundsson also avoids with ease.
Yan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gudmundsson circles away.
Steve Gudmundsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Yan.
Yan slips a jab and a cross from Gudmundsson.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Gudmundsson clinches up with Yan and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Gudmundsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gudmundsson swinging wildly here.
Gudmundsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gudmundsson throws a right and a left that Yan avoids nicely.
A combination from Gudmundsson does no damage.
Yan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gudmundsson dips to his left and cracks Yan with an uppercut!
Yan throws a wild body kick that Gudmundsson sees coming a mile off.
Gudmundsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yan circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Gudmundsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gudmundsson sprawls well. Gudmundsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yan gets slowly back to his feet.
Gudmundsson is looking to clinch but Yan is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Gudmundsson.
Despite the aggression on Yan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Yan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gudmundsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Yan finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Gudmundsson wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Gudmundsson misses.
Yan wants to counter the offense by Gudmundsson and move into the clinch position.
Yan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yan is breathing heavily.#T1#
Gudmundsson lands the left hand.
Yan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gudmundsson but Gudmundsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steve Gudmundsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Yan.
Gudmundsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yan counters with a two punch combo.
Yan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gudmundsson misses with a combination
and Yan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Gudmundsson clinches up with Yan and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Gudmundsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Gudmundsson does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Yan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gudmundsson swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Gudmundsson scores with the left hand. Yan knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gudmundsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gudmundsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yan throws out the jab.
Yan has a takedown stuffed.
Gudmundsson throws a combination. Yan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gudmundsson cracks Yan with an open hand slap.
Steve Gudmundsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gudmundsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yan eats them both and turns towards Gudmundsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Good exchange - Gudmundsson coming out on top.#T3#
Gudmundsson swinging wildly here.
Danga de danga de dang - Gudmundsson scores with a four punch combination!
Gudmundsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Gudmundsson closes the distance and pushes Yan back into the cage.
Gudmundsson lands a left hand.
Gudmundsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gudmundsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yan can do to turn this around?#BC#
Gudmundsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gudmundsson.
#T4#
A big left from Gudmundsson misses.
Yan unleashes a big counter combination but Gudmundsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gudmundsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!#CL2#
Yan forces Gudmundsson back against the cage and clinches.
Gudmundsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yan up against the cage.
Gudmundsson can't find room to land a body shot as Yan controls the action.
#BC#
Gudmundsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gudmundsson throws a series of punches but Yan avoids them all with ease.
Yan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gudmundsson looks to land a combination but Yan avoids it well.
Yan tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Yan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gudmundsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Gudmundsson's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Gudmundsson dominated that second round.
That's time! 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#
Gudmundsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yan.
Yan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Yan does it's job there.
Steve Gudmundsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gudmundsson wants to clinch up but Yan keeps it at a distance.
Yan is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Yan gets a double leg takedown into Gudmundsson's guard.#ES#
Gudmundsson pushes Yan off and gets back to his feet.
Gudmundsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gudmundsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Yan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gudmundsson feints a jab promting Yan to slip. Gudmundsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD2#
Gudmundsson gets caught flat footed, as Yan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gudmundsson controlling the position.#T1#
Yan trying to control but Gudmundsson is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yan trying to control but Gudmundsson is working from the bottom.
Yan throws an elbow that misses. Gudmundsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yan's guard. Nice move by Gudmundsson!#REVR#
Yan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gudmundsson is now in half guard.
Gudmundsson controlling the action here.#T2#
Gudmundsson working over Yan with some ground and pound. Yan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gudmundsson controlling the pace. #SUB#
Gudmundsson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Yan defend it? Gudmundsson steps over the head and cranks it - Yan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gudmundsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Gudmundsson!
Steve Gudmundsson very nearly forgot to thank Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$100, Laundry 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Gudmundsson scores with a one two! Davids had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Davids tries to clinch up but Gudmundsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Davids misses with a combination
and Gudmundsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Davids darts in trying to clinch
and Gudmundsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Davids is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gudmundsson.#CUT2#
It looks like Frankie Davids has been cut.
Frankie Davids seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Gudmundsson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Davids manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Davids or perhaps it was just good defense by Gudmundsson, which made it look bad.
Gudmundsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gudmundsson connects with a leg kick. Davids looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Davids tries to clinch there but Gudmundsson circles away.
Davids on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gudmundsson lands a body shot.
Davids throws the left hand but Gudmundsson avoids the punch easily.
Davids could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Davids wants to clinch but Gudmundsson slips to the side
and Gudmundsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gudmundsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Davids tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davids throws a leg kick
and Gudmundsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gudmundsson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Davids throws a head kick but Gudmundsson moves out of range.
#T2#
Gudmundsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gudmundsson - that will leave a mark!
Gudmundsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Davids misses with a takedown attempt
letting Gudmundsson counter with a right hand.
Gudmundsson works over Davids's head and body with a nice combination.
Davids swings for the body but Gudmundsson moves out of range.
Davids shoots in for a takedown but Gudmundsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Davids. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gudmundsson forces Davids back against the cage and clinches.
Gudmundsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Davids is breathing heavily.
Gudmundsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Davids is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gudmundsson to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Davids breaks from the clinch.
Davids closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gudmundsson counters with a series of strikes. Davids will be more careful next time no doubt.
Davids fails with the takedown
and Gudmundsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Davids shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gudmundsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gudmundsson lands a two punch combo.
A left and a right from Gudmundsson both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Gudmundsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Gudmundsson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Davids is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gudmundsson.#TD#
Davids shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Davids wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gudmundsson keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gudmundsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davids. #SU#
Davids decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Gudmundsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Davids's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Davids has a takedown stuffed.
Davids is looking to clinch.
Davids tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gudmundsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gudmundsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Frankie Davids is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davids dives in for a single leg takedown but Gudmundsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Davids shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gudmundsson but Gudmundsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Davids. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gudmundsson feints a jab promting Davids to slip. Gudmundsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Davids slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gudmundsson connects with a leg kick. Davids looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1##TD#
Davids drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Gudmundsson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davids has his takedown stuffed
and Gudmundsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gudmundsson scores with a one two! Davids had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Gudmundsson moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gudmundsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Gudmundsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Gudmundsson.
Davids tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Gudmundsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Davids pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Davids gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davids takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Gudmundsson rushes Davids and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Gudmundsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gudmundsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davids.
Gudmundsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Gudmundsson scores with a four punch combination!
Gudmundsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##TD#
Davids shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Davids was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gudmundsson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Davids easily slips into full mount!
Gudmundsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gudmundsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davids. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davids controlling from the full mount.
Gudmundsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Davids is working for a kimura but Gudmundsson is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Davids is trying to control the action in half guard but Gudmundsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gudmundsson tries to get to full guard but Davids has control of the leg. #SU#
Davids decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Gudmundsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frankie Davids'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Davids dives in and grabs Gudmundsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gudmundsson pushes down on Davids's head and hops out.
Gudmundsson wants to clinch.
Gudmundsson scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davids is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gudmundsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gudmundsson is looking for the big counter here.
Gudmundsson tries to clinch but Davids moves out of range.
Davids dives in and grabs Gudmundsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gudmundsson pushes down on Davids's head and hops out.
Gudmundsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Davids. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Davids fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gudmundsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gudmundsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Davids shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gudmundsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gudmundsson leaves Davids with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gudmundsson is working the combinations to good effect here.#T2#
Gudmundsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gudmundsson scores with a kick to the body.
Steve Gudmundsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gudmundsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Davids throws a series of punches but Gudmundsson moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gudmundsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gudmundsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Davids looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gudmundsson unleashes a big counter combination but Davids bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jab from Gudmundsson.#T3#
Gudmundsson lands a jab to Davids's midsection.#CL2#
Gudmundsson moves into the clinch.
Davids looking to stall.
#BC2#
Gudmundsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve Gudmundsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Davids darts in looking for a takedown but Gudmundsson gets double underhooks and turns Davids into the cage.
Gudmundsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Davids defends it well.#CL2#
Gudmundsson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Davids breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gudmundsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Davids eats them both and turns towards Gudmundsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gudmundsson moves in looking to clinch but Davids pushes him off.#T4#
Gudmundsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gudmundsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gudmundsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Davids has his takedown stuffed
and Gudmundsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davids has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gudmundsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Frankie Davids has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gudmundsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gudmundsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Gudmundsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gudmundsson 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 James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Gudmundsson!
Steve Gudmundsson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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