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Event:
GDL 95: Killer Jr VS Lasombra
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Ankalaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vernetti.#TD2#
Ankalaev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vernetti quickly recovers to half guard.
Vernetti is holding on to half guard well.
Vernetti tries to roll over but Ankalaev keeps him under control.
Vernetti moves into full guard.
Vernetti looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernetti, not yet.
Ankalaev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vernetti holds on and takes a little breather.
Vernetti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernetti keeping full guard, as Ankalaev tries to pass.
Ankalaev wants to control from the top but Vernetti keeps moving.
Vernetti has Ankalaev pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Ankalaev wants to control from the top but Vernetti keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernetti trying to control the position here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Vernetti there.
Vernetti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Ankalaev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vernetti throws an overhand right that lands on Ankalaev's shoulder, as Ankalaev tries to avoid the shot.
Ankalaev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vernetti defends it well.
Ankalaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vernetti misses with a hook. Ankalaev ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Vernetti.
Vernetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vernetti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Vernetti misses its intended target.
Ankalaev wants to counter with a clinch but Vernetti pushes him away.
Ankalaev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ankalaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Ankalaev tries for a takedown but Vernetti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vernetti dips to his left and cracks Ankalaev with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vernetti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vernetti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Vernetti missing with a left hand there. Ankalaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ankalaev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ankalaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vernetti works Ankalaev's body with a nice hook.
Vernetti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vernetti lands a lovely overhand right.
Ankalaev drops his hands momentarily and Vernetti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Vernetti misses its intended target.
Vernetti loads up on a big right hand but Ankalaev slips the punch.
Ankalaev is looking for the big counter here.
Nice jab there from Vernetti.
Vernetti throws a hook but Ankalaev avoids it easily.
Ankalaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vernetti connects with the punch.
Vernetti throws a lazy right hand but Ankalaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vernetti throws a shot from downtown. Ankalaev moves away and avoids it.
Vernetti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ankalaev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vernetti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ankalaev. Ankalaev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ankalaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vernetti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vernetti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ankalaev.
Amadeo Vernetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khadis Ankalaev.
Vernetti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ankalaev doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Vernetti misses.
Ankalaev staying out of range there.
Vernetti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vernetti throws a shot to the body.
Vernetti misses with a straight left.
Vernetti sets himself, and Ankalaev steps forward looking for the clinch! Vernetti avoids it this time.
Nice uppercut lands for Vernetti. That snapped Ankalaev's head back.
Vernetti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadeo Vernetti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vernetti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vernetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Vernetti.
Vernetti lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernetti. Ankalaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vernetti throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Vernetti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ankalaev doesn't seem phased though.
Amadeo Vernetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vernetti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Ankalaev.
Vernetti catches Ankalaev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vernetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ankalaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ankalaev ducks under a wild hook from Vernetti.
Ankalaev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vernetti looks to land a right hand but Ankalaev moved out of range.
Vernetti scores with a punch to the head.
Vernetti misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vernetti throws a shot from downtown. Ankalaev moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Ankalaev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vernetti avoids the head kick by Ankalaev.
Amadeo Vernetti is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Vernetti misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernetti. Ankalaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vernetti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khadis Ankalaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ankalaev avoids the body shot from Vernetti.
Vernetti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ankalaev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ankalaev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vernetti tries to avoid it but Ankalaev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vernetti to the ground. Vernetti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vernetti, as that shot connected.
Ankalaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot lands for Vernetti.
Vernetti lands a jab to the head.
Vernetti lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vernetti clobbers Ankalaev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vernetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ankalaev can do to turn this around?
Vernetti misses with a looping right.
Vernetti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vernetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vernetti scores with a nice head shot.
Vernetti throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Ankalaev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vernetti!
Vernetti bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Vernetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ankalaev.
Ankalaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Vernetti finds it's target.
Vernetti throws a lazy right hand but Ankalaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernetti. Ankalaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vernetti misses with a straight left.
Ankalaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Amadeo Vernetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khadis Ankalaev.#T3#
Ankalaev closes the distance and clinches up with Vernetti, looking for a takedown. Ankalaev pushes Vernetti against the cage but Vernetti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vernetti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ankalaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vernetti swivels and escapes.
Vernetti lands a nice hook to Ankalaev's body. Ankalaev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vernetti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vernetti throws a lazy right hand but Ankalaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Vernetti misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ankalaev is defended easily by Vernetti.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vernetti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vernetti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ankalaev tries to clinch up but Vernetti circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Vernetti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vernetti lands a nice hook to Ankalaev's body. Ankalaev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vernetti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ankalaev on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ankalaev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vernetti connects with a right hand. Ankalaev shakes it off.
Ankalaev staying out of range there.
Ankalaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vernetti misses with a wild body shot.
Ankalaev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice uppercut there from Vernetti.
Vernetti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ankalaev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vernetti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ankalaev on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vernetti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vernetti connects with the punch.
Vernetti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ankalaev counters with a left and a right that stings Vernetti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadeo Vernetti dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ankalaev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vernetti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vernetti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ankalaev.
Ankalaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vernetti throws a hook to the side of Ankalaev's head but Ankalaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vernetti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ankalaev shoots in for a takedown but Vernetti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ankalaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Vernetti there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ankalaev defending well as Vernetti loads up on a big left hand.
Vernetti misses with a wild body shot.
Ankalaev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A shot to the liver by Vernetti. Beautiful body shot.
Vernetti scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Vernetti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Vernetti.
Vernetti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ankalaev's head backwards.
Ankalaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vernetti connects with a nice looking jab.
Vernetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ankalaev.
Vernetti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vernetti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ankalaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ankalaev slips under a jab from Vernetti.#TD2#
Ankalaev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vernetti's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vernetti has control of Ankalaev's left arm, preventing Ankalaev from doing any damage.
Vernetti wants to sweep but no luck.
Vernetti has Ankalaev pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Ankalaev wants to pass the guard but Vernetti is keeping the position.
Vernetti wants to stand and escape but Ankalaev is having none of it.
Ankalaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amadeo Vernetti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vernetti has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ankalaev stopping the sweep attempt from Vernetti.
Ankalaev stays in close to Vernetti's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vernetti looks to throw the jab but Ankalaev is out of range.
Vernetti lands a really nice looking cross but Ankalaev seems unphased.
Ankalaev moves away from the strike by Vernetti. #T3#
Vernetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ankalaev fails with the takedown.
Amadeo Vernetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khadis Ankalaev.
Ankalaev has a takedown stuffed.
Vernetti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vernetti works Ankalaev's body with a nice hook.
Ankalaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vernetti.#TD2#
Ankalaev looking to score a takedown here. Vernetti is defending well but Ankalaev drives through and ends up in Vernetti's guard.
Ankalaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ankalaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Vernetti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ankalaev is one step ahead there.
Vernetti wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Vernetti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ankalaev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ankalaev trying to control but Vernetti is working from the bottom.
Ankalaev is fighting to break Vernetti's control of his arms but Vernetti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vernetti scores with a body shot.
Khadis Ankalaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amadeo Vernetti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vernetti punishes Ankalaev's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amadeo Vernetti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vernetti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amadeo Vernetti!
Amadeo Vernetti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GDL 89: West VS Camble
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Ankalaev slips a jab and a cross from Neil.
Ankalaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neil manages to avoid it.
Neil fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Neil misses #TD#
and Ankalaev counters with a takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Neil is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ankalaev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil is letting Ankalaev control him for a moment.
Ankalaev in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Neil is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Ankalaev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ankalaev prefers to stall for the moment though.
Neil is pushing Ankalaev's head away, looking to escape. Ankalaev manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Ankalaev tries for a kimura but Neil is defending well.
Neil is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ankalaev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SU#
Ankalaev stands up. #TD#
Neil gets caught flat footed, as Ankalaev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ankalaev prevents Neil from getting back to his feet.
Ankalaev is pushing down on Neil's leg trying to pass to half guard. Neil is fighting to maintain full guard but Ankalaev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ankalaev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Ankalaev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Neil for as long as he can get away with.
Ankalaev is looking to advance position but Neil won't allow it. #SUB#
Ankalaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Neil has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neil wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ankalaev stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ankalaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been informed that Neil has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ankalaev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Neil knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neil is trying to stand up here but Ankalaev is controlling him well.
Ankalaev performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadis Ankalaev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Neil tries to bum rush Ankalaev with a series of wild strikes but Ankalaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Neil throws a body punch but Ankalaev moves out of range.
Neil misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neil digs a good hook to Ankalaev's body.
Neil looks to land a combination but Ankalaev avoids it well.
Neil throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Ankalaev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Neil's guard.
Ankalaev controlling from the top position.
Ankalaev passes Neil's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neil is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ankalaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ankalaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Neil with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Ankalaev controlling the pace. #SUB#
Ankalaev is looking for a kimura but Neil is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ankalaev to get the leverage.
Ankalaev moves into full mount! Neil won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ankalaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neil taking shots to the head.
Ankalaev won't let Neil get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ankalaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Ankalaev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ankalaev content just to control the position here.
Ankalaev continues to stall.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Ankalaev gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Neil throws a leg kick that misses.
Neil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neil goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Neil tries to sprawl but Ankalaev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ankalaev is controlling the pace.
Neil wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadis Ankalaev dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ankalaev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Neil misses with a two punch combination.
Neil throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Ankalaev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Neil won't be happy with that.
Ankalaev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ankalaev controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Ankalaev decides to stand back up.
Neil throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Ankalaev gets the takedown into side control.
Ankalaev taking a breather here.
Ankalaev lands a few punches from side control.
Ankalaev happy to just control the position for now. #SU#
Ankalaev stands up. #T2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Neil enables Ankalaev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Neil manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ankalaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Neil's head.
Ankalaev stands and throws Neil's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU#
Ankalaev decides to take the fight back to the feet.
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!#TD#
Ankalaev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Neil to the ground. Ankalaev is now in Neil's guard.
Neil can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ankalaev controls the pace.
Neil wants to stand up but Ankalaev is controlling him. #T3#
Ankalaev advances position into side control!
Ankalaev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Neil some visible discomfort.
Ankalaev slows the pace down. #SUB#
Ankalaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Neil is trying to control Ankalaev's posture but Ankalaev avoids it. #T4#
Ankalaev in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jake Neil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ankalaev has hold of Neil's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Neil seems comfortable defending it but Ankalaev has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Neil is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Neil is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ankalaev couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khadis Ankalaev!
Khadis Ankalaev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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