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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Makahlen Gorbachoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio El Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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224 lbs
21 - 14 - 0 |
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196 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Makahlen Gorbachoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julio El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Chris Dean and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Toro throws a lazy uppercut
and Gorbachoff counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
El Toro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. El Toro showed some decent athleticism there.
Gorbachoff controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
El Toro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
El Toro thows a huge punch but Gorbachoff dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gorbachoff defending well though.
Gorbachoff is controlling El Toro's position as best he can from this difficult position.
El Toro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gorbachoff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Toro is pressing down on Gorbachoff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gorbachoff is holding on for now.
El Toro thows a huge punch but Gorbachoff dodges it nicely.
El Toro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gorbachoff regains full guard. Nicely done.
El Toro distracts Gorbachoff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gorbachoff managing to control the position.
El Toro throws a strike but Gorbachoff rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
El Toro throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
El Toro working for submissions but it's allowed Gorbachoff to get to half guard.
Gorbachoff throwing shots but El Toro is blocking nicely.
El Toro has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but El Toro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gorbachoff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
El Toro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gorbachoff scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gorbachoff landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gorbachoff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
El Toro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gorbachoff slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorbachoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gorbachoff stopping the sweep attempt from El Toro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
El Toro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
El Toro is looking for a triangle but Gorbachoff pushes his legs off easily.
El Toro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gorbachoff defends well.
Gorbachoff got a little sloppy there for a moment and El Toro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gorbachoff has managed to get both his arms back between El Toro's legs - danger averted.
El Toro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gorbachoff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gorbachoff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gorbachoff trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro is looking for a triangle but Gorbachoff pushes his legs off easily.
El Toro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Toro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorbachoff is one step ahead there.
Gorbachoff wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
Gorbachoff lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gorbachoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gorbachoff trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gorbachoff is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorbachoff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
El Toro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
El Toro controlling the position.
Gorbachoff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julio El Toro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gorbachoff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gorbachoff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Julio El Toro has been cut.
Gorbachoff throws a looping overhand right but El Toro ducks down to avoid it.
El Toro with the counter takedown but Gorbachoff avoids it easily.
El Toro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
El Toro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
El Toro sizes up Gorbachoff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gorbachoff throws the kick towards the body but El Toro avoids it.
Gorbachoff looks for the body kick but El Toro saw that one coming.
El Toro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gorbachoff counters with an inside leg kick.
El Toro throws a right hand that misses
and El Toro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gorbachoff tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and El Toro is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Gorbachoff misses the target.
El Toro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gorbachoff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Toro throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - El Toro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gorbachoff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbachoff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
El Toro throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gorbachoff to counter with a crisp jab.
El Toro missing with a left hand there. Gorbachoff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid body kick from Gorbachoff.
El Toro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gorbachoff.
El Toro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gorbachoff did well to prevent El Toro getting side control.
El Toro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gorbachoff is looking to control El Toro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gorbachoff avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Toro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gorbachoff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from El Toro.
El Toro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gorbachoff sees it coming and defends easily.
Gorbachoff is refusing to be controlled, as El Toro sits in half guard.
El Toro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gorbachoff desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Toro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gorbachoff's head.
Gorbachoff manages to get to full guard.
El Toro trying to control but Gorbachoff is working from the bottom.
El Toro throws an elbow that misses. Gorbachoff uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in El Toro's guard. Nice move by Gorbachoff!
Gorbachoff stands up over El Toro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro working a defensive guard here.
Gorbachoff trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro trying to keep a closed guard but Gorbachoff is proving a slippery customer.
El Toro being controlled here, momentarily.
El Toro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorbachoff is looking to advance position but El Toro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Makahlen Gorbachoff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio El Toro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
El Toro gets a takedown into half guard.
Gorbachoff keeping control of the position.
Gorbachoff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gorbachoff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in El Toro's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbachoff trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
Gorbachoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbachoff with a nice head shot there.
El Toro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gorbachoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gorbachoff 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.
El Toro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gorbachoff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
El Toro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gorbachoff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gorbachoff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
El Toro has his foot on Gorbachoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gorbachoff works his way back into a safe position though.
Gorbachoff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gorbachoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard.
Gorbachoff stands up over El Toro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gorbachoff postures up and lands a big shot to El Toro's brow.
El Toro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gorbachoff is aware though and is defending well.
El Toro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gorbachoff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gorbachoff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gorbachoff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gorbachoff trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorbachoff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gorbachoff wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
El Toro 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Gorbachoff from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
El Toro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gorbachoff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gorbachoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
El Toro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gorbachoff is aware though and is defending well.
Gorbachoff working some strikes from top position.
Gorbachoff throwing strikes but missing.
Gorbachoff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of El Toro's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gorbachoff postures up in El Toro's guard and throws a big left but El Toro blocks it.
Gorbachoff stands up over El Toro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gorbachoff distracts El Toro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
El Toro tries to strike from the bottom.
Gorbachoff trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
Gorbachoff cracks El Toro with a solid left hand.
El Toro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorbachoff won't allow El Toro to sweep him here.
El Toro trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makahlen Gorbachoff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gorbachoff 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Makahlen Gorbachoff!
After winning the bout, Makahlen Gorbachoff thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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