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Event:
The Island Season 11, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Oct 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marchant slips a straight right by Gilmore.
Marchant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marchant.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Marchant goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gilmore has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marchant but great work by Gilmore.
Gilmore working away.
Marchant manages to get back to half guard.
Marchant wants to sweep but Gilmore has passed to side control!
Marchant is trying to escape the position but Gilmore is controlling the position.
Marchant can't do much from the bottom here.
Marchant tries to bench press Gilmore off him but Gilmore keeps the position. #T1#
Marchant seems a little lost for a moment, as Gilmore dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Gilmore tries for a kimura but Marchant is defending well.
Marchant looking for a sweep but Gilmore has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Marchant can't escape the position.
Gilmore looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marchant regains half guard.#T2#
Gilmore takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marchant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marchant moves into full guard.
My spies in Island Sparring inform me that Gilmore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gilmore seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Marchant isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gilmore stacks Marchant on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gilmore!#T3#
Marchant is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gilmore is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marchant is looking to regain half guard here but Gilmore keeps moving and retains side control.
Marchant looks to move to half guard but instead Gilmore has passed into mount! Damn!
Marchant tries to reverse the position but Gilmore maintains control.
Marchant wants to hold on but Gilmore pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gilmore controlling from the full mount.
Marchant is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Gilmore dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Marchant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gilmore to the mat! Gilmore manages to get full guard.
Gilmore is trying to keep Marchant in close.
Marchant wants to pass the guard but Gilmore is keeping the position.
Marchant passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Marchant is trying to get an arm triangle but Gilmore is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marchant thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Gilmore gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jamie Gilmore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marchant wants to pass to mount but Gilmore is defending the position.
Marchant prevents Gilmore from improving his position.
Gilmore moves into full guard.
Marchant looking to sit in guard and control but Gilmore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Marchant has Gilmore pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Marchant throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gilmore uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB2#
Gilmore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gilmore is looking to take a break and control but Marchant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Marchant tries to buck Gilmore off but Gilmore is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchant is trying to control Gilmore's posture but Gilmore avoids it.
Marchant is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gilmore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marchant keeps working.
Marchant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marchant is working hard here to advance position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Marchant shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Marchant trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yves Marchant dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gilmore looks to score with a jab to the body but Marchant is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Gilmore.
Marchant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Marchant dives in and scores a takedown into Gilmore's guard.
Marchant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gilmore is keeping the position for now.
Gilmore is trying to keep Marchant in close.
Marchant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marchant slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marchant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gilmore sees it coming and defends easily.
Gilmore regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Gilmore keeping moving, preventing Marchant from controlling successfully.
Gilmore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gilmore keeping full guard, as Marchant tries to pass.
Gilmore keeping moving, preventing Marchant from controlling successfully.
Marchant wants to pass the guard but Gilmore is keeping the position.
Gilmore wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Marchant fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gilmore sprawls well initially but Marchant persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marchant is trying to control the action in half guard but Gilmore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marchant wants to free his trapped foot but Gilmore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gilmore regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marchant looking to pass the guard.
Gilmore 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.
Marchant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gilmore is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Marchant trying to control but Gilmore is working from the bottom.
Marchant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marchant wants to control from the top but Gilmore keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gilmore just misses with a punch to the body.
Marchant feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Marchant scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gilmore struggling a bit here.#T4#
Marchant tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Marchant tries for a kimura but Gilmore is defending well. #SUB#
Marchant swings around for an armbar but Gilmore sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marchant's guard.
Jamie Gilmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Marchant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yves Marchant showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marchant has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Yves Marchant!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Yves Marchant!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Yves Marchant!
Yves Marchant wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Gilmore changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Illi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Gilmore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Illi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gilmore is looking to take a break and control but Illi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Illi is being controlled here.
Gilmore tries to move to mount but Illi blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gilmore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Illi, who protects the arm well.
Gilmore advances to full mount. #T1##SUB2#
Gilmore is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Illi is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Illi flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Gilmore anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Illi and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Gilmore slips an arm under Illi chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Gilmore has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Gilmore is squeezing on Illi like an anaconda would it's prey. Illi fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jamie Gilmore! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luque works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Luque lands a nice hook to Gilmore's body. Gilmore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Luque. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luque.
Luque scores with a shot to the body.
Luque with a jab.
Luque fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gilmore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luque punishes Gilmore's body with a nice straight punch.
Gilmore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gilmore just misses with a punch to the body.
Luque thinks about the counter body kick.
Luque has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luque. Gilmore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gilmore looks to land a left hand but Luque moved out of range nicely.
Gilmore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luque finds it's way round the side to connect with Gilmore's head.
Luque lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luque punishes Gilmore's body with a nice straight punch.
A solid body kick from Luque.
Luque fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luque throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luque is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gilmore rather than just go for the knockout.#T1##TD#
Gilmore fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Luque to the ground. Gilmore is now in Luque's guard.
Gilmore pushes down on Luque's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Luque has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gilmore is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Gilmore has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Luque defend it? Gilmore steps over the head and cranks it - Luque is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gilmore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jamie Gilmore! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilmore circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gilmore.
Gilmore passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Beier!
Gilmore mounts Beier! Really nice guard pass there!
Beier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beier tries to lock up and control but Gilmore gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Beier is trying to reverse the position but instead Gilmore has taken his back - oops!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Will Gilmore go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Beier tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Beier tries to hold on but Gilmore pushes him away. #T1#
Beier looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
You can see the frustration on Beier's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Beier trying to control the hands but Gilmore won't let him. #SUB#
Gilmore is persistently looking for the submission but Beier is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Beier's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Beier trying to control the action but Gilmore just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Beier showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Gilmore is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Beier has eaten all the pies!#T2##SUB#
Beier is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Beier's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Beier staying busy and making it hard for Gilmore to control. #SUB#
Beier defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Beier wants to control his opponent's hands but Gilmore gets his hands free. #T3#
Beier breaks Gilmore's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Beier trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilmore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gilmore is keeping the position for now.
Gilmore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beier manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Beier keeping moving, preventing Gilmore from controlling successfully.
Beier keeping full guard, as Gilmore tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Beier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gilmore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gilmore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Gilmore passes Beier's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Gilmore is working for a kimura but Beier is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Gilmore has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Beier defend it? Gilmore steps over the head and cranks it - Beier is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gilmore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jamie Gilmore! |
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