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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Gill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Balgav counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gill thinking.
Gill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balgav tries to avoid it but Gill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balgav to the ground. Balgav escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balgav throws a counter combo.
Gill looks for the body kick but Balgav saw that one coming.
Balgav lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gill swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Balgav counters with a crisp one two that drops Gill! Balgav thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gill to his feet! Gill is in big trouble!
Gill is breathing heavily.
Gill fails with the takedown
and Balgav scores with a counter punch that sends Gill to the canvas! Balgav smells blood - he's punishing Gill with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gill has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borscht Balgav! |
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Event:
DC 67 Bradley vs Dye
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Gill sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gill will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gill misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pedersoli with a hook.
Pedersoli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD#
Pedersoli lands a big uppercut and Gill crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gill looks OK. Pedersoli waves Gill back to his feet!#ROC#Gill is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pedersoli lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Gill head around and knocks him out cold! Pedersoli hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlo Pedersoli!
An out of breath Carlo Pedersoli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DC 58: Battleby vs San
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Arkinson connects with a single shot there.
Good work by Arkinson as he checks the leg kick.
Gill fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Gill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gill walks straight into a right hand from Arkinson - that's dropped him! Arkinson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gill from any more punishment! Gill complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mark Arkinson!
As Mark Arkinson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: King Kong Donged 🦍 🦍 🦍 🦍 🦍KING OF THE FUCKIN JUNGLE BABY!!! Put some respect on the big men. I AM DAT MAN I AM THE BADDEST MOTHERFUCKER ALIVE!!! '. |
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Event:
DC 49: Bollomard vs Moen
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Silva clinches up against the cage.
Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gill or not.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Gill won't want to take too many of those.
Gill looks winded!
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gill with a big uppercut! Gill tries to clinch up but Silva pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gill to the mat! Gill covers up and Silva unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lino Silva! |
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Event:
DC 40: April Fools!
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Gill lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Gatis Krutainis has been cut.
Gill on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD#
Gill shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krutainis is trying to defend but Gill finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Krutainis actively working from the bottom here.
Krutainis is not content to let Gill control the position.#SUB2#
Gill tries to stand but as he's on his way up, Krutainis locks on to a trailing arm. Oh, he's locked on a tight looking armbar - Gill could be in trouble here! Yes, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gatis Krutainis! |
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Event:
DC 30: Thorn vs Orr
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Gill closes the distance and clinches.
Verdins fails to pull guard.
Gill tries to score a body lock takedown but Verdins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Gill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Gill has closed the distance and engaged Verdins in a clinch.
Gill is pressed up against the cage. Verdins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gill down to the mat. Gill avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Verdins tries to sprawl but Gill drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Verdins has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gill is on him like a limpet, forcing Verdins back against the cage.#BC#
Gill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis Gill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gill lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Martins Verdins has been cut.
Gill throws the kick towards the body but Verdins avoids it.
Verdins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Verdins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Verdins tries for a kimura but Gill is defending well.
Gill tries to bench press Verdins off him but Verdins keeps the position. #T1#
Verdins trying to control the position but Gill is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gill can't do much from the bottom here.
Verdins wants to control but Gill is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Gill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gill tries to bench press Verdins off him but Verdins keeps the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Verdins is looking to take a break and control but Gill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Verdins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gill is trying to control Verdins's posture but Verdins avoids it.
Gill is looking for a sweep.
Gill is not content to let Verdins control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gill is trying to escape the position but Verdins is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Gill looks to land a combination. Verdins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gill shoots in looking for a takedown. Verdins tries to sprawl out of it but Gill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Verdins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Gill closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Gill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gill looks to land a body kick but Verdins moved away.
Gill throws a nice looking combination but Verdins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gill tries to bum rush Verdins with a series of wild strikes but Verdins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gill wants it to stay on the feet.
Davis Gill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martins Verdins.
Gill shoots in for a takedown but Verdins shows good takedown defense.
Verdins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Verdins wants it to stay on the feet.
Gill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Verdins shoots in and drives through. Gill sprawls well.
Verdins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gill.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verdins dodges the punch combination from Gill.
Verdins slaps away a takedown attempt from Gill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Verdins checks a leg kick.
Gill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Verdins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Verdins circles away.
Gill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Verdins's waist but Verdins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gill off to one side.
Gill is breathing heavily.
Verdins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gill swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Gill dives in and scores a takedown into Verdins's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Gill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martins Verdins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Verdins misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Gill closes the distance and clinches.
Verdins tries to pull guard but Gill won't allow it.
#BC#
Gill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gill enables Verdins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gill manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gill manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Davis Gill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gill looks to land a combination but Verdins avoids it well.
Verdins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Gill moves into the clinch successfully.
Verdins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gill is defending well.
Verdins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Davis Gill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martins Verdins.#T1#
Verdins wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Gill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Gill shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Verdins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Gill decides to stand back up.
Gill tries to bum rush Verdins with a series of wild strikes but Verdins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Verdins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gill somewhat.
Gill misses with a low kick.
Verdins blocks a head kick by Gill.
Gill misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Verdins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gill is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Verdins dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#REVR#
Gill is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Gill is trying to buck Verdins off.
Gill tries to buck Verdins off but Verdins is having none of it.
Martins Verdins has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Verdins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gill manages to work his way to half guard, despite Verdins's best efforts.#T3#
Verdins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gill regains full guard. Nicely done.
Verdins trying to control the position from guard on top but Gill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verdins can do to turn this around?
Verdins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gill trying to keep a closed guard but Verdins is proving a slippery customer.
Verdins's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Gill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Verdins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gill's guard.
Gill wants to stand but Verdins is controlling the position.
Gill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gill lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gill scores with a head kick.
Verdins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gill circles away.
Gill went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Gill closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Verdins tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Gill dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martins Verdins's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Verdins.
Gill lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Gill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Verdins trying to control but Gill is working from the bottom.
Verdins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verdins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gill on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gill tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Gill working a defensive guard but Verdins manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gill is looking to reverse the position.
Gill is working hard here to advance position.
Verdins tries to advance to mount but Gill denies him. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gill wants to get back to his feet.
Verdins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gill keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Gill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Verdins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gill, who protects the arm well.
Gill being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Gill looks to move to half guard but instead Verdins has passed into mount! Damn!
Gill wants to hold on but Verdins pushes him away.
Verdins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gill wants to hold on but Verdins pushes him away.
Gill is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T4#
Gill wants to hold on but Verdins pushes him away.
Verdins looking to control but Gill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gill is looking to get to half guard.
Verdins controlling the pace for now.
Gill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Verdins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gill is now in Verdins's guard. A big mistake from Verdins there, giving up the dominant position!
Martins Verdins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis Gill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gill slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martins Verdins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gill 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davis Gill! |
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Event:
DC 22: Sokol vs Dux
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gill or perhaps it was just good defense by Verdins, which made it look bad.
Gill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Verdins's head.
Gill misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Gill drives through and clinches with Verdins against the cage.
#BC2#
Gill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Verdins but Verdins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Verdins blocks a head kick by Gill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Verdins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gill is trying to stand back up but Verdins is controlling him
Verdins trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Verdins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Verdins. #T1#
Gill trying to hold on to Verdins's head to control him but Verdins postures up.
Gill is doing well to control the position and prevent Verdins from advancing to side control.
Gill pushes Verdins off looking to stand but Verdins dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Verdins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Verdins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Verdins seems to be working for a kimura but Gill defends the submission attempt.
Gill is looking to improve his position.
Verdins is thwarting Gill's attempts to control the position.
Gill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Verdins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Verdins moves nicely into side control.
A control attempt from Gill but he's now mounted!#T3#
Verdins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gill trying desperately to get to his feet.
Verdins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gill is looking to improve his position but Verdins isn't that keen on the idea.
Verdins scoring with strikes but Gill is staying in there.
Gill tries to reverse the position but Verdins maintains control.#T4#
Gill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gill can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gill keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Verdins tries to control but Gill wriggling away. #SU#
Verdins get's back to his feet.
Gill tries a head kick but it misses.
Verdins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gill tries to clinch up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verdins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Martins Verdins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davis Gill.
Gill tries to clinch but Verdins is having none of it.
Gill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Verdins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martins Verdins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Verdins tries for a takedown but Gill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Verdins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Verdins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gill counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Gill rushes Verdins and presses him up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Verdins gets underhooks to prevent Gill's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verdins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gill taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Gill slowing the pace effectively.
Gill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Verdins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Verdins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gill smiles and moves away.
Verdins darts in trying to clinch
and Gill counters with a left to the body.
Gill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Gill has closed the distance and engaged Verdins in a clinch.
Gill jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Verdins walks away with a smile on his face. Gill gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martins Verdins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davis Gill.#CL2#
Gill clinches. #BC2#
Gill breaks from the clinch.
Gill throws a sloppy head kick and Verdins moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Verdins. No joy for Gill on that attempt. #TD#
Verdins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Verdins showed some decent athleticism there.
Gill is looking to get back to is feet but Verdins passes into side control.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gill is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Verdins decides to stand back up.
Davis Gill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Verdins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gill somewhat.
Verdins jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gill shoots in for a double leg but Verdins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Verdins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gill is fending him off so far but Verdins persists. Nope, Gill circles away and we're back to standing.
Verdins moves to clinch but Gill breaks away #TD2#
and Gill counters with a nice double leg into side control. Verdins won't be happy with that.
Verdins explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Verdins swivels and escapes.
Verdins tries to bum rush Gill with a series of wild strikes but Gill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Gill moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Gill breaks from the clinch.
Verdins stuns Gill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Verdins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gill steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Verdins.
Gill takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gill is breathing heavily.#T4#
Gill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Verdins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gill somewhat.#TD2#
Gill bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Verdins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gill off and has taken his back!
Verdins lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gill can't escape the position.
Verdins slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Martins Verdins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gill tries to clinch up.
Gill smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Verdins gets tackled into the cage by Gill. Gill maintains the clinch.
Verdins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Gill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Verdins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gill.
Gill fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verdins fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Verdins scores with a takedown into Gill's guard.#T1#
Verdins showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Gill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gill tries to strike from the bottom.
#SU#
Verdins gets to his feet - Gill follows without any prompting.
Verdins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gill as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martins Verdins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice takedown defense from Gill. No joy for Verdins on that attempt.
Verdins tries to clinch but Gill is having none of it.
Gill throws a counter combo.
Gill dives in and grabs Verdins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Verdins pushes down on Gill's head and hops out.
Verdins shoots in for a takedown but Gill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Gill closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Gill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Verdins does no damage. #TD2#
Gill gets a takedown into half guard.
Verdins kicks Gill off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##CL2#
Gill rushes Verdins and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Gill breaks the clinch.
Gill cracks Verdins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Verdins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gill throws a body punch but Verdins moves out of range. #TD#
Verdins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gill is trying to defend but Verdins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gill tries to get to full guard but Verdins has control of the leg.
Gill trying to control from the bottom.
#T4##ES2#
Gill manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gill shoots in and drives through. Verdins sprawls well.#TD#
Gill gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Verdins to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Verdins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Verdins stays in close to Gill's body and controls the position.
Davis Gill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martins Verdins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Davis Gill.
I think Verdins 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
DC 12: Havran vs Savisto
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Gill fails with the takedown
and Gill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Gill moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Gill gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The Russian Giant has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gill is on him like a limpet, forcing The Russian Giant back against the cage.
Gill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gill is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The Russian Giant tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
The Russian Giant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
The Russian Giant changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gill looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The Russian Giant cracks Gill with a big right hand but Gill just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gill is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gill is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but The Russian Giant has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gill is holding The Russian Giant down, trying to stall.
Gill is looking to get back to his feet here but The Russian Giant is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gill's back.#SUB#
Gill is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if The Russian Giant gets his way!
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gill is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Gill is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The Russian Giant doesn't have the hooks in and Gill manages to turn into his guard.
Gill's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The Russian Giant is trying to keep Gill in close.
#T3#
Gill cracks The Russian Giant with a solid left hand.
Gill wants to pass the guard but The Russian Giant is keeping the position.
Gill looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Russian Giant throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gill sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Russian Giant wants to stand and escape but Gill is having none of it.
Gill trying to control but The Russian Giant is working from the bottom.
Gill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Russian Giant looking to control but Gill passes into half guard.
Gill wants to take a breather but The Russian Giant is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gill is stalling here. The Russian Giant is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gill seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and The Russian Giant has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin The Russian Giant dominated that round.
That's time! The Russian Giant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - The Russian Giant scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
Gill darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The Russian Giant is staying active underneath Gill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gill lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU2#
Gill stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Russian Giant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Gill holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Gill taking a breather.#TD2#
Gill is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. The Russian Giant can't fight it off and eventually Gill manages to take the fight to the floor. The Russian Giant looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Russian Giant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gill lands a couple of digs.
Gill with a nice head shot there.
Gill wants to control from the top but The Russian Giant keeps moving. #T2#
Gill sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
The Russian Giant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gill wants to control from the top but The Russian Giant keeps moving.
Gill trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but The Russian Giant manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Gill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Still in half guard, Gill seems content to control.
The Russian Giant is controlling Gill's trapped leg to prevent Gill from advancing to side control.
The Russian Giant trying to control here.
The Russian Giant is trying to get back to full guard.
Gill passes to side control.
The Russian Giant pushes Gill away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gill gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gill tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SU2#
Gill decides to stand up, so the ref orders The Russian Giant to his feet.
The Russian Giant is looking to clinch but Gill is avoiding it.
The Russian Giant slaps away a takedown attempt from Gill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Russian Giant attempts a counter takedown but Gill avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gill shoots in looking for a takedown. The Russian Giant tries to sprawl out of it but Gill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Russian Giant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Russian Giant changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Gill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Gill moves into range and clinches up with The Russian Giant.
Gill stalling.
#TD#
The Russian Giant ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Russian Giant no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The Russian Giant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gill engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The Russian Giant wants to stand and escape but Gill is having none of it.
Gill stands and throws The Russian Giant's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The Russian Giant regains half guard.
The Russian Giant wants to get back to full guard.
Gill blocks the strikes from The Russian Giant.
#SUB#
The Russian Giant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Russian Giant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2##SU2#
Gill stands and steps away. The Russian Giant gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The Russian Giant fails with a takedown attempt.
Gill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davis Gill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gill keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Gill gets a clinch. #TD2#
Gill successfully pulls guard.
#T3#
The Russian Giant prevents Gill from getting back to his feet.
The Russian Giant throws a big elbow that misses.
Gill pulls The Russian Giant in close to his closed guard and prevents The Russian Giant from doing any damage or advancing position.
The Russian Giant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Gill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Russian Giant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Russian Giant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Russian Giant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Russian Giant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A control attempt from Gill but he's now mounted!
The Russian Giant tries to control but Gill wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Russian Giant dominating with strikes here.
The Russian Giant avoids the attempt from Gill to control.
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 Konstantin The Russian Giant.
I think The Russian Giant 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 Anni Minnemki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin The Russian Giant!
An out of breath and clearly excited Konstantin The Russian Giant thanked Shadow Realm Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Sunday Sesh 3
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Graham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gill throws a head kick but Graham moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Gill. No joy for Graham on that attempt.
Gill misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Gill forces Graham back against the cage and clinches.
Gill jumps guard but Graham stands there with Gill around his waist. Gill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Graham slowing the pace effectively.
Gill fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davis Gill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham tries for a takedown but Gill manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL#
Gill rushes Graham and presses him up against the cage.
Gill tries a body shot but Graham blocks it.
Graham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Graham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gill is pushing Graham up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graham lands an elbow inside.
Graham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Graham drags the fight down to the ground.
Gill wanted to stand there but Graham had control of the position.
Gill stands up over Graham , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Graham looking to control.
#ES2#
Graham has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gill off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gill shoots in for a takedown but Graham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Graham throws a counter combo.
Graham misses with a takedown #CL#
and Gill counters by moving into the clinch.
Graham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Gill pulls Graham into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graham content to stall in guard here.
Graham prevents Gill from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Gill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gill keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Graham pushing down on Gill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gill tries to get to full guard but Graham has control of the leg.
Gill is trying to stand back up but Graham is controlling him
Graham controlling the action here.
Gill wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gill takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Graham shoots in for a double leg but Gill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Gill with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graham is defended easily by Gill.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham feints and then cracks Gill's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gill down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Audie Graham will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Graham avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Gill gets a clinch. #TD#
Gill pulls guard effortlessly.
Graham trying to control but Gill is working from the bottom.
Gill looking for a sweep. Not yet Gill, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham is stalling in the full guard.
Gill wants to sweep here but Graham controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Gill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gill wants to stand but Graham is controlling the position.
Graham controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Graham stands up from Gill's guard - Graham perhaps looking for a knockout.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gill sprawls well. Gill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graham gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Graham moves into range and clinches up with Gill.
Gill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Graham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Gill closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Graham 's guard.#SUB2#
Graham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gill tries to stand but Graham is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Gill is looking to pass into half guard but Graham pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Graham is in guard.#REVB#
Graham throwing strikes but missing.
Gill keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Graham tries to free his leg and advance position but Gill is retaining full guard.
Gill on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gill tries to get out of the position.
Graham trying to control but Gill is working from the bottom.
Gill wants to get back to his feet but Graham is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES#
Gill manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Graham tries for a takedown but Gill manages to get underhooks.
Graham has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gill seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Graham can turn it around.
Davis Gill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Audie Graham .#TD2#
Graham pulls guard successfully.
Graham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Graham wants to sweep here but Gill controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Davis Gill will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gill tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Graham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gill thinking.
Graham keeps the fight on the outside.
Gill leaves Graham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gill tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Graham counters with a left to the body.
Gill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Graham tries to avoid it but Gill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Graham to the ground. Graham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Graham wants to counter the offense by Gill and move into the clinch position.
Gill leaves Graham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gill tries to close the distance and clinch but Graham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Graham clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Graham - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Graham ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Graham no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Graham wants to stand but Gill is controlling the position. #SU#
Gill gets to his feet - Graham follows without any prompting.
Graham shoots in for a double leg but Gill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Davis Gill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Audie Graham .
Graham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gill sprawls well. Gill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graham gets slowly back to his feet.
Gill tries to clinch
and Graham makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Graham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gill, pushing him back against the cage.
Gill has Graham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Graham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2##BC2#
Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Gill clinches up against the cage.
Gill tries to pull guard but Graham holds him up against the cage and eventually Gill drops back down to his feet.
Graham can't get the takedown.
Graham blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Graham .
Graham 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graham scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Graham closes the distance and clinches.
Graham controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Gill decides to pull guard. #T3#
Gill is trying to control the position but Graham postures up.
Graham has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gill is proving hard to escape from.
Graham won't allow Gill to sweep him here.
Graham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Graham is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graham looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Graham looks for a takedown but Gill sprawls well.#TD#
Gill changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Graham looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gill is controlling him well.
Gill blocks the strikes from Graham .
And that's the end of the fight!
Audie Graham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Graham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Audie Graham ! |
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Event:
DC 3: The Giants Have Come
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Christ scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Davis Gill has been cut.
Gill shoots in for a takedown but Christ shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#KD#
Christ cracks Gill with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gill looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Christ finish him?
#ROC#Gill is rocked!
Gill is holding his hands too far apart here. Christ throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Gill is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joel Christ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Gill shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Rivera looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gill in particular looking to stall.
Gill working over Rivera with some ground and pound. Rivera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gill in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gill'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.
Gill is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Rivera is hurt! He's hurt bad - Gill fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Rivera from any more punishment! Congratulations to Gill! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davis Gill! |
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Event:
CTBA: Out With A Bang
Date: Sep 15, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Gambino rushes Gill and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gill controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Gill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gill swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gambino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gambino misses with a series of wild punches.
Gambino lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino doesn't manage to clinch there - Gill circles away.
#CL2#
Gill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Gambino is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Gambino scores with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Gill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gill throws a head kick but Gambino moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Gill.
Gambino blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Gill gets a clinch.
Gambino looking to throw knees to the head but Gill is blocking nicely.
Gambino lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Davis Gill has been cut.#BC2#
Gill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
A left and a right from Gambino both land. Nice combination.
Gill throws a head kick that misses.
Gill swats away the attempt to clinch by Gambino.
A nice side step and Gill releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gambino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gambino sizes up Gill with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right 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!
Gambino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Gill has closed the distance and engaged Gambino in a clinch.
Gill keeps control of Gambino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gambino cracks Gill with a nice body shot.#BC#
Gambino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gambino!
Gill walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gutz Gambino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davis Gill's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gill scoring well with a low kick there.
Gambino darts in trying to clinch
and Gill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gambino thinking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gill. #CL2#
Gill has Gambino up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gambino's efforts to push away.
Gill stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Gill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gambino catches Gill napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Gill crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Gambino raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gutz Gambino! |
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Event:
CTBA: Bowser Vs Mata
Date: Sep 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Guerra connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Guerra dips to his left and cracks Gill with an uppercut!
Guerra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Guerra!
Gill swats away the attempt to clinch by Guerra.
Gill on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gill tries to clinch up but Guerra circles away and keeps his distance.
Gill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guerra.
Guerra avoids the body shot from Gill.
Guerra scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gill walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Estevon Guerra!
An out of breath Estevon Guerra thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Rivera takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rivera looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Gill closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rivera quickly recovers to half guard.
Rivera tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gill manages to move to mount!
Gill controlling his opponent.
Rivera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gill quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Gill but it's paid off an Rivera is forced to tap! Nice work by Gill.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davis Gill! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Gill throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mspomfad tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gill is in Mspomfad's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gill looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mspomfad has control of Gill's left arm, preventing Gill from doing any damage.
Gill trying to control the position from guard on top but Mspomfad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mspomfad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gill's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mspomfad postures up and lands a big shot to Gill's brow.
Mspomfad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Mspomfad is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mspomfad passes into half guard.
Well, if Mspomfad is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Mspomfad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gill is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mspomfad lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mspomfad slips a nice elbow through Gill's hands, connecting with Gill's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mspomfad in particular looking to stall.
Mspomfad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mspomfad's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mspomfad on the ground.
Gill is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mspomfad scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gill looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mspomfad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mspomfad trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mspomfad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#Gill is rocked!#T3#
Mspomfad lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Gill quite badly. Gill pulls Mspomfad in close trying to recover. Mspomfad postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Gill on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Gill doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Msujfnaud Mspomfad! |
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Event:
CFC 498: Nagasaki v Saggy D
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Gill fails with the takedown
and Benyam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benyam scores with a shot to the body.
Benyam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benyam.
Benyam works Gill's body with a nice hook.
Gill is breathing heavily.
Gill on the wrong end of a nice hook.#KD2#
Benyam feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gill sprawling to the canvas! Gill rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Benyam finish him?!
#ROC2#Gill is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benyam sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Gill's defenses. It connects perfectly with Gill's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Einku Benyam!
Our winner, Einku Benyam, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Gill closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Joe's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gill throwing strikes from guard but Joe blocks nicely.
Gill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joe on the ground.
Joe being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Gill content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Joe has locked up a guillotine! Joe's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gill is holding on here and Joe must be using up a lot of energy. Gill has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Joe gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Buddah Joe! |
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